Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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
Erik Risager-Hansen Danish Rosewood Desk, c1960s
Located in London, England
Erik Risager-Hansen - Writing Desk, c1960s
Rarely seen desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Danish master Erik Risager-Hansen (also known as Severin Hans...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Rosewood Desk and Sideboard by Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Søn, 1959
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large freestanding desk and sideboard by Bodil Kjaer, model 901, expertly crafted with fine rosewood veneer and a chrome-plated metal frame. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Teak and Veneer Writing Table by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian desk made of solid teak wood and veneer, designed by Arne Vodder.
It consists of conical legs, two drawers with a lock and a storage unit on one side, and two built-in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Helge Vestergaard Jensen Rosewood Dining Table
Located in London, GB
This table is 270cm long when extended and 150cm long without extensions. The width is 100cm. The height is 77cm.
Unlike the table made by Sigh and Sonner...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
White secretary desk - design Eric Gizard Paris - PEFC certified wood
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk in solid and veneer ash wood is designed by famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard
The Kube itself (without the feet height) is Width 90 cm / 35.4'' x Height 90 cm / 35.4'' x Depth 46 cm / 18;11''
Measures: Height of the feet is 35 cm / 13.8''
Useful Height behind the lower hinged doors is 37 cm / 14.6''
Overall width of each compartment behind the hinged doors is 42 cm / 16.5'' and useful width is 38 cm / 15.0'' due to the hinges.
The vertical interior divider can be moved during the manufacture process to allow the installation of printers with a width> 42 cm / 16.5''.
The upper working part is fitted with a flap door on a "push-loose" opening for an efficient work with your laptop and smartphone. The storage space inside the cube and behind the flap is for your screen or to store your paperwork in the removable shelves. The 2 horizontal shelves and the 2 vertical storage...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Wood, Lacquer
Palette JH9, Black Marble and Black Ash Desk by Jaime Hayon for & Tradition
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s kinetic sculptures, Spanish designer Jaime Hayon transformed the idea of a mobile into a table - stabilized by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
1966 Helge Borge Mortensen Freestanding Desk
Located in London, GB
Helge Borge Mortensen Desk. Front with four drawers with carved circular handles. H. 72 cm. L. 160 cm. D. 80 cm. Provenance: Made as apprenticeship tes...
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1660s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk
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
Materials
Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
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
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in rosewood with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J Wegner Solid Teak Architect's Desk Model 571
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a beautiful and pristine solid teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen in the mid-1950s. Stainless hardware, all teak. Condition is excellent.
Professional, s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak
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
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Desk Model ND93 by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Large freestanding Nanna Ditzel "ND93" desk in an amazingly grained rosewood with four integrated drawers. Designed in 1955 and executed at cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark. A r...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler.
The well designed spacious desk is evidence of Arne Voders sense of design an proportion...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1950s.
Nice lines for this perfect office desk. Overall a great impression...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1930s "Record" desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, with birch root top and sides and framed with contrasting zebrano. Asymmetric design with drawers on the right and elegantly curved left...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Zebra Wood
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk and as a dining table. The design is from 1955 and this particular table is from th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s masterpiece "AJ3601" made to accompany his famous "ant" chairs also manufactured by Fritz H...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and versatile. Beautifully crafted of teak by Vantinge Møbelindu...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood desk by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk in rosewood with black lacquered drawers, chromed steel legs and solid rosewood shoes. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen Work Desk in Oak & Linoleum by P. Lauritsen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Børge Mogensen "BM80" work desk made by P. Lauritsen & Sons in the early 1970s. The table is made from solid oak with a beautiful grain and dark blue linoleum. Assembled with cu...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
PK 52 Table by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 52 - 'Student table'/desk with patinated Oregon pine top and grey angle iron frame. Poul Kjærholm / Rud. Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak Hans Wegner style
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak attriduted to Hans Wegner. 3 drawers in the apron and two flip-down leaves
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teakwood & Brass, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1952 for Søborg Møbelfabrik "Model 152" nicknamed "Hunting Table" as it was made as part of a series of furniture fo...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Walnut Desk No.1 by Kirby Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Desk No.1 is a highly detailed and functional writing desk featuring traditional joinery that has been lost in today’s fast built, throw away furniture. Although there have been mul...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Sapele Desk No.1 by Kirby Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Desk No.1 is a highly detailed and functional writing desk featuring traditional joinery that has been lost in today’s fast built, throw away furniture. Although there have been mult...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Sapele Wood
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960s Hans Wegner Desk, steel legs and frame, oak top and drawers
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner Desk with chromed steel legs and frame, oak top and drawer cabinets. Front with six drawers and two pull-out leaves. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, 1960–1970's. H....
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk
This iconic desk was designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk
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
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Hans J. Wegner PP-312 Teak Desk 1960s.
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Hans J. Wegner desk in sold teak. Model PP-312. This is probably an earlier version of the current PP-312. Like its predecessor, the PP-305, this model still has thre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Swedish Grace Elmroot Table, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace, elm, elm root and ebonized table or desk by Erik Chambert, with a rectangular top raised on rectangular supports with leaf-tip carving and carved scrolled feet.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted.
The overall dimensions of the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 for Andreas Tuck
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner desk model AT325 for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Large and impressive desk made with high quality construction and attention to detail, newly refinished ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Teak Tambour Door Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960s. Unique asymmetrical desk with elegant tapering legs and darling atomic handles. Tambour door storage cubby with shelf, sleek dovetailed drawers, and ba...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Erik Wørts: Freestanding "Mayor's" desk with profiled edges made 1953
By Erik Wørts, C.B.Hansen
Located in London, GB
Freestanding desk of Brazilian rosewood with profiled edges. Front with six drawers with carved handles. Made 1953 by C. B. Hansen with plaquette. H. 75 cm. L. 190 cm. W. 105 cm.
Pr...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Cabinetmaker Copenhagen, Fine Large Desk 1940s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine large desk by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1940s. With 3 ddrawers to front. Brass handles. Finest collected mah. wood. Original untouched condit...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Furniture Factory
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
Materials
Brass
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear con...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish freestanding symmetric desk in teak Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful freestanding writing desk in the style of Arne Vodder, HP Hansen and Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark 1960. This desk is a superb representation of 1960s Danish craftsmanship. Co...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop leaf desk by Arne Vodder (1926-2009) designed for Sibast Mobler in Denmark, features a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
ÉGÉE collection
This secretary desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. Eric combines the sleek and refined codes of Scandinavian design with natural materials and muted and "trendy" colorful lacquers. This collection is made of French solid and veneer ash wood.
This ÉGÉE desk is ideal for an efficient home or remote work with your laptop and smartphone. The storage space behind the flap is for your screen and you can easily store your paperwork in the removable shelves.
The 2 horizontal shelves and the 2 vertical storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Wood, Lacquer
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara desk, Domus Academica student house, 1940s. Birch with painted table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful minimalistic de...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Paint
Børge Mogensen Work Desk in Oak & Linoleum by P. Lauritsen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Børge Mogensen "BM80" work desk made by P. Lauritsen & Sons in the early 1970s. The table is made from solid oak with a beautiful grain and dark blue linoleum. Assembled with cu...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Striking ‘Arkitekten’ desk in oak by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1951
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking ‘Arkitekten’ desk by Carl Malmsten designed and manufactured in Sweden in 1951. This minimalist desk is made out of high-quality oak and features a series of four drawers. T...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modernist “JH 810” desk by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, oversized “JH 810” desk by Hans J. Wegner, made from mahogany with steel legs and handle drawers. Rare, large model.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
Located in Paris, IDF
'JFK' Home Desk
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for NORR11
Dimensions:
H. 76 cm x W. 130 cm x D. 65 cm
Model shown: Black Ash Wood
Aluminium legs in matte black finish
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With its pure and simplistic design, the 60s inspired JFK Desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, oak and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare desk model AT-303
Produced by Andreas ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave desk
Weave desk is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian co...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Desk with Singer sewing machine
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak work table with flip top and sewing machine included. Three drawers are also present.
An original vintage Swedish desk that still features the Singer sewing machine inside. It...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Large Fully Restored Excecutive Desk in Brazilian Rosewood by Finn Juhl
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored excecutive desk in Brazilian rosewood by Finn Juhl
Impressive "Technocrat" executive desk designed by Finn Juhl for Frances and Son...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Scandinavian Modern Desk, an ivory finish to this modern writing table that has an angled superstructure with drawers above a rectangular writ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Yellow Secretary Desk with storage, design by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Santos Rosewood Desk by Jensen & Valeur for Dyrlund
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur & Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular has very nicely marked grain. It is in fantastic condition, and ready for your home or w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic piece of early Scandinavian design, made from Santos Rosewood it's on the edge of the change between antique and mid-century and fits beautifully with both camps. T...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass and Glass Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with glass top and beautiful shape of the side and back, where we find the maker's details, Andrea Macchi fu Giosue in Gal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s desk with black detailing
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian table with drawers with curved wood handle. The oak wood frame features black painted details that make it the moderrna and unique figurda.
The oak wood frame ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern stainless steel table with a beautiful rosewood top.
Good vintage condition with many superficial scratches on the top but no veneer damage.
Could be refinis...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted.
The overall dimensions of the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The writing desk was first published in the 1954 Søborg catalogue, the here offered model w...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Design Rectangular Desk in solid wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This dark blue rectangular console desk/table is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. Eric is well know for its beautiful sleek design adapted for French craft brands and luxury groups....
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Modern Scandinavian Wooden Work Desk and Side Table
By Interior architects FYRA
Located in Halikko, Finland
FEM work desk with Interior Architects Fyra
FEM is a compact piece of home office furniture, created in collaboration with Interior Architects Fyra.
FEM is a multifunctional desk that is easy to adjust, functions perfectly for working both sitting and standing, looks beautiful and has a purpose – even if not used as a work desk.
Made by Choice’s Fem desk is a multifunctional work-from-home station designed to respond to the demands of modern remote work, even in smaller spaces. Created by interior architect agency Fyra, specialised in office interiors, the desk is inspired by the designers’ own experiences of working from home – for lack of a better alternative, they have had to set up work stations on drying racks or highchairs and even in a home sauna. The Fem home office desk is easy to assemble without any screws, and just as quick and easy to disassemble and store when no longer needed.
Whether studying or working from home, it is important to change your posture throughout the day. The Fem desk is therefore designed so that you can work sitting or standing: the desk’s back panel can be used as an upper shelf on which you can place your laptop to create an ergonomic standing desk. Due to the simple yet adjustable structure, the Fem desk can also be used as a practical sideboard in the kitchen or a minimalist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ash
Swedish Mid Century Modern Solid Pine Desk, Roland Wilhelmsson, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid-century solid pine desk / dining table with visible dowels and a fine X frame. Hand crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. Made in the style of Roland Wilhelmsson...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Ole Wanscher Desk in Mahogany for A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher desk in mahogany with two drawers. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Modernist Teak Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Danish modern solid teak table / desk with clean sides and a recessed apron with chromium hardware. Designed by Hans Wegner, crafted by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Vintage Classic Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, bilateral desk was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished in teak wood in a warm shade of brown. It has a balanced design, where style and functionality go hand...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Ole Wanscher, made in mahogany with table top dressed in black leather. Very elegant lines and sophisticated details. Brass hoops for pulling out extensions on the s...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Mahogany
Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk model BM-66 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, ca late 1950s-1960s. Made from teak wood on the table top and drawers. Inside of the drawers...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Art Nouveau Pine Desk by Carl Westman, Sweden, 1910s
By Carl Westman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stained pine desk by Carl Westman, made in Art Noveau style with bold, flowing lines and details. Shelves on the sides, three drawers with cast iron keyhole plates. Heavy patina incl...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Scandinavian Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Éric Gizard, Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, and Arne Vodder. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $458 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $4,800.