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SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak. 

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953 Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak
Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, desk model 'Boomerang', teak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. Beautifully formed teak writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk

Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Esperance, NY

Available for purchase is a vintage Danish Modern Flip-Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, in all-original condition. This exceptional piece includes its original keys and has been...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Folk Art Desk or Dining Table in Pine with Painted Details, Denmark, 1880
Danish Folk Art Desk or Dining Table in Pine with Painted Details, Denmark, 1880

Danish Folk Art Desk or Dining Table in Pine with Painted Details, Denmark, 1880

Located in Odense, DK

A unique Danish folk art table from the late 19th century, handmade in pine with charming hand-painted decoration. Its simple craftsmanship and decorative details give the piece an a...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine, Paint

Midcentury Modernist “Architect's Desk”, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Midcentury Modernist “Architect's Desk”, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s

Midcentury Modernist “Architect's Desk”, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing “Architect’s Desk”, model #JH571, by Hans J. Wegner, made from teak in a generous size. Subtly tapering oak legs supported by brass stretchers. Deep drawers with custom made ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak

By Finn Juhl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late 1950s Finn Juhl conceived this rare version of the desk model ‘BO 69’ in the late...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk in Walnut by Christiane Lemieux
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk in Walnut by Christiane Lemieux

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk in Walnut by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Armand Desk reflects the heritage of French Art Moderne in a form wrapped entirely in hand-matched exotic burl veneer. Continuous grain flows seamlessly across the top, legs, and...

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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Walnut Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Walnut Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Walnut Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Brenne Burl Desk reinterprets the iconic kidney-shaped form that first appeared in 16th-century France as a writing desk and evolved through 18th-century English cabinetmaking. W...

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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Early Bodil Kjær Executive Desk, Model 901 — E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark, 1959
Early Bodil Kjær Executive Desk, Model 901 — E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark, 1959

Early Bodil Kjær Executive Desk, Model 901 — E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark, 1959

By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn

Located in Oakland, CA

Iconic freestanding executive desk designed by architect and professor Bodil Kjær. Model 901, manufactured by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark in 1959. Constructed of Brazilian rosew...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner Model 305 Drop-Leaf Desk, Oak & Teak, 1960
Hans J. Wegner Model 305 Drop-Leaf Desk, Oak & Teak, 1960

Hans J. Wegner Model 305 Drop-Leaf Desk, Oak & Teak, 1960

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hans J. Wegner Model 305 Writing Desk with two 18.75 drop-leaves on both ends. Iconic, beautiful and elegant design that functions beautifully! Oak body with Teak Top and drop-leaf...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...

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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Armand Desk reflects the heritage of French Art Moderne in a form wrapped entirely in hand-matched exotic burl veneer. Continuous grain flows seamlessly across the top, legs, and...

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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Danish Art Deco Desk in Flame Birch – Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Danish Art Deco Desk in Flame Birch – Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

Danish Art Deco Desk in Flame Birch – Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

This elegant Danish Art Deco desk from the 1940s is a fine example of exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship. Handmade by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, it is crafted in exquisite fl...

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1981
Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1981

Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1981

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Rare desk designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Johannes Hansen Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. The generous tabletop is supported by an elegantly constructed plywood frame. The ...

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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Stylish teak desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, with a spacious table top and two drawers. The open sides give a lightness to the design.

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans Wegner Danish Oak AT-305 Desk, 1953
Hans Wegner Danish Oak AT-305 Desk, 1953

Hans Wegner Danish Oak AT-305 Desk, 1953

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner - Model 305 Desk, 1953 Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by master-cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck for his own company c1950s. The 305 is considered Wegner's fine...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consisten...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing Danish midcentury modern desk. Tabletop in a sleek and organic shape made from teak with legs in brass and contrasting feet ends, also made in teak. A large desk that feels a...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors
Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Ernst Kühn for Normina A/S, executive desk, mahogany, leather, brass, Denmark, 1930s Attributed to the Danish designer, architect, and cabinetmaker Ernst Johan Charles...

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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher & A.J. Iversen, 1959
Danish Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher & A.J. Iversen, 1959

Danish Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher & A.J. Iversen, 1959

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in London, England

A rarely seen large desk from Dabish architect Ole Wanscher. This exquisite writing desk was produced by Wanscher's long-term collaborator, master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in Copenh...

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

1970 Peter Løvig Nielsen Dansk Design Denmark Teak Flip Top Desk Writing Table
1970 Peter Løvig Nielsen Dansk Design Denmark Teak Flip Top Desk Writing Table

1970 Peter Løvig Nielsen Dansk Design Denmark Teak Flip Top Desk Writing Table

By Lovig Dansk, Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Miami, FL

Danish Modern Teak flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, featuring a sleek wooden frame, 4 dovetailed Writing Desk drawers, and a removable top section with 2 dovetailed drawers and ...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This piece features all teak wood construction with generous storage and a unique bowed front. A very versatile piece f...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table

By Peder Pedersen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen, rare dining table, oak, obeche, lacquered iron, Denmark, circa 1957 A presumably unique dining table (ca. 1957), designed by Jørgen Magnussen, a...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Midcentury Modern Oak Desk or Table by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Oak Desk or Table by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s

Midcentury Modern Oak Desk or Table by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Desk by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak. Two drop leaves make it possible to extend the desk to 232 cm, making it easy to use as a conference table. Three drawers with charming sculpte...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk

Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk

By Frits Henningsen

Located in London, England

Frits Henningsen - Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s Rarely seen design from master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his desig...

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Bodil Kjaer Desk in Rosewood and Chrome, Denmark, 1960s
Bodil Kjaer Desk in Rosewood and Chrome, Denmark, 1960s

Bodil Kjaer Desk in Rosewood and Chrome, Denmark, 1960s

By E. Pedersen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer

Located in Hellouw, NL

Bodil Kjær approached furniture with the mind of an architect. Her designs from the late 1950s and 1960s were conceived as working tools for modern interiors, balancing strict geomet...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk by Dagmar in Walnut - 1958
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk by Dagmar in Walnut - 1958

Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk by Dagmar in Walnut - 1958

By Dagmar, Severin Hansen

Located in London, England

Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Sliding Desk
Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Sliding Desk

Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Sliding Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid Century Modern drop leaf desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s. This versatile piece features a sliding adjustable bank that includes three dovetailed drawers with si...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Rosewood Desk with Tambour Doors by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s.
Danish Rosewood Desk with Tambour Doors by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s.

Danish Rosewood Desk with Tambour Doors by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Rare Danish Rosewood desk with tambour doors, 1950s. Large and impressive Danish rosewood/palisander executive desk. Twin pedestal cabinets with tambour/rolling doors. This exquisit...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen

Located in London, England

Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk
Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk

Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk

By Svend Langkilde, Langkilde Møbler

Located in London, England

Sven Langkilde - Rare Mahogany Desk This delightful and sophisticated desk was made in highly limited quantities by Danish designer Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company La...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Hunitng table" designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg Furniture. Solid oak legs with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a d...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
Large Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark

Large Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark

By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Bodil Kjaer Large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. Manufacturer’s label to the underside. Key included. The 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. Shipping services: Ask for our competitive shipping quote. 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 furniture...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Teak Desk with Two Drawer Cubbies, 1970
Vintage Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Teak Desk with Two Drawer Cubbies, 1970

Vintage Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Teak Desk with Two Drawer Cubbies, 1970

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Teak Desk. Top surfaces have been refinished. Very nice shape! Top part of desk lifts off legs for easy transporting! Still retains its two drawer cu...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk, Rosewood, Scandinavian Modern, 1958
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk, Rosewood, Scandinavian Modern, 1958

Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk, Rosewood, Scandinavian Modern, 1958

Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 An original example of the highly collectible and sought-after Model 36 desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Danish master Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958. This iconic design features Hansen's trademark 3-way mitred joints and tapered legs with maple-lined drawers. The Model 36 was part of the wider No. 30 series of tables that Hansen designed as young man with guidance from his father Hans Severin...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958
Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958

Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958

By Severin Hansen

Located in London, England

Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Ha...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a smooth look. Clean lines and subtly rounded forms, a timeless piece. There are some dents in the table top that have been pr...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960
Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960

Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Refined flip-top partners desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig, Denmark 1954. A celebrated example of Danish mid-century cabinetmaking, it is crafted in richly ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Smoked oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Smoked oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Smoked oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian

By Lukas Dahlén

Located in Visby, SE

Weave Desk Weave desk, made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak

Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble
Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble

Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Rolf Thies for Nordiska Kompaniet, free-standing custom-made writing or office desk, leather, marble, Sweden, circa 1965 This refined desk was designed by Swedish architect Rolf Th...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

A Vintage Norwegian Postal Work Desk, c. 1930
A Vintage Norwegian Postal Work Desk, c. 1930

A Vintage Norwegian Postal Work Desk, c. 1930

Located in Hønefoss, 30

An original Norwegian work desk, originally used in a postal sorting facility, c. 1930. Constructed in solid wood with slatted side panels and an open lower shelf. The restrained, fu...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Danish Teak and Oak Writing Desk, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Danish Teak and Oak Writing Desk, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Danish Teak and Oak Writing Desk, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Located in Madrid, ES

Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle. Some traces of wear in the form of scratches and marks. Key included.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian executive desk in rosewood with bar Denmark 1960
Scandinavian executive desk in rosewood with bar Denmark 1960

Scandinavian executive desk in rosewood with bar Denmark 1960

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Scandinavian executive desk in rosewood with integrated bar, Denmark, 1960. A striking freestanding desk that perfectly combines elegant Scandinavian design with practical functional...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Santos Rosewood

Swedish Modern Table or Console Table by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940/50s
Swedish Modern Table or Console Table by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940/50s

Swedish Modern Table or Console Table by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940/50s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Very elegant dining or console table made for many uses by Josef Frank, model 1086, designed in the 1940s. Made from walnut with a beautiful table top in rooted veneer. Depth when l...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Ole Wanscher Desk by A.J. Iversen, Denmark, 1962
Ole Wanscher Desk by A.J. Iversen, Denmark, 1962

Ole Wanscher Desk by A.J. Iversen, Denmark, 1962

Located in Kastrup, DK

Freestanding desk in Nobel wood, designed by Ole Wanscher and executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in 1962. An elegant and classic design with a light and harmonious construction. ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960
Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960

Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Well-crafted freestanding writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960. Executed in warm-toned teak, this piece is a refined example of Danish modern design, com...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s
Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s

Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s

Located in London, England

This iconic writing desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by master cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in Vejen, Denmark in 1955. It remains one of Ditzel's most sought after and ...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959

Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare and important desk designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in 1959. Exhibited at the Danish Cabinetmakers Guild exhibition the same year. T...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A modernist Finnish writing desk with three drawers and a cabinet from the 1960s. A simple elegant design reflecting the Finnish Design school of thought with its functionality, mode...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Classic Scandinavian Kidney Shape Desk in Teak attrib Kai Kristiansen
Classic Scandinavian Kidney Shape Desk in Teak attrib Kai Kristiansen

Classic Scandinavian Kidney Shape Desk in Teak attrib Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped writing desk. Kidney shaped table top in teak veneer. Drawer section with three drawe...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s
Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s

Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Freestanding desk in teak designed and made in the 1960s. Made in Denmark, great original condition.

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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