Wenge Desks and Writing Tables

POUL NØRREKLIT (1913-2007) A desk, 1970s Lucite ad Wengé. The pictures do harm to the original piece as the reflection of the wood makes it 'cloudy' which the top is not. Previous...

Early and rare edition of Bodil Kjaer freestanding executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Metal frame in very good condition. Four keys included. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. An identical desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts. Literature: Mobilia, June 1961. This freestanding desk can be used with multiple purposes, as a writing table, desk or just 'work table', as Bodil Kjaer herself called it. According to Bodil Kjaer the idea of the table is, "that it should be suitable with modern art and architecture." The table is part of a larger series of elements of architecture in 1959, with the intention to build flexible working environments. This piece shows an interesting rhythm of horizontal and vertical lines, as do most of Kjaer's designs. The front is divided into four drawers. (Can be locked with its original Keys) The back has the same in inward gap yet without the drawers, yet this aesthetic choice unites the back and front and turns it into a monumental, architectural piece. The handles are all executed with a whole in the middle for functionality. The table's rise to fame was helped by its appearance in James Bond - From Russia with Love. Bodil Kjaer (1932-) is trained as an architect and is known mostly known for her designs in noble woods combined with a modern and sleek chrome base. The most important part of her furniture design career was from 1959-1964. She is mainly recognized for her flexible office furniture, designed in the 1960s. Her design language is greatly inspired by the Modernist masters such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Her furniture has been greatly used in public buildings such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office...

Beautiful shaped writing desk by unknown designer in the style of Hans Gugelot and Martin Visser, The Netherlands 1970. Made from beautifully grained wenge wood, the desk features a ...

This exclusive chess table, designed by Rolf Middelboe for Tranekær Furniture in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design combined with functional versatility. C...

A Bauhaus inspired design in wenge with tubular chrome framework and a leather insert top by Ralph Lauren from his Laurel Drive Collection.

BO 550 - Rare free-standing desk with matt chromed steel frame with floating wengé drawer module with aluminum handles. Key included. Designed in the 1960s. Preben Fabricius & Jørgen...

Stunning large writing desk designed by Gorm Lindrum and Rolf Middelboe and manufactured by Tranekær Furniture, Denmark 1970. Th...

T333 desk designed in 1975 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Excellent wenge wood and polished aluminium bases. Easy assembly for this desk with a large utility ...

Beautiful Writing desk and matching drawer unit desk. The writing table comes with a Wengé wood Top standing on a polished metal feet. Very good quality set. Design by Cees Braakma...

Kofod Larsen for Selig Megiddo Queen of Sheba African wenge wood and brass executive desk This desk measures: 70.5 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 ...

Very rare freestanding desk model 901 designed by Bodil Kjær. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark.

Mid-Century Modern table with blackened steel Parsons style base and wenge wood block top. Well sized for dining table, desk or conference table. Belgium, 1960s.