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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 

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
Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Widt...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
This Minimal Danish Teak Desk, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Moblefabrik, circa 1960 Denmark, is constructed with a four-drawer design including pull-out...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Widt...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Desk by Ganddal Møbelfabrikk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Scandinavian Modern rosewood desk crafted by Ganddal Møbelfabrikk in the 1960s. This exceptional vintage rosewood desk showcases all of the hallmarks of Mid-Century Modern ...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare desk model 590 Produced by Svenskt Tenn ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Oak and matte black lacquered French secrétaire, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
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, combinin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Santos Rosewood Desk by Torben Valeur & Henning Jensen
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

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Hardwood

Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-563 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk model JH-563 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Executive Desk By Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Poul Nørreklit desk model GP 160 by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Denmark This is a rare and collectible lucite and rosewood desk. Lucite slab sides wit...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Rosewood

Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
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

Fine Teak Desk Mod.202 by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler 1953
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk, mod. 202 by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1953. Elegant shape with fine steel frame and 4 drawers. Beautiful selected teak. Produced 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
Located in København K, DK
Rare and huge teak desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Fyn, Denmark. Designed and produced in the 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner "JH 810” oak desk, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large freestanding desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1970s. Signed.     
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Hans Wegner Danish Oak AT-305 Desk, 1953
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model 305 desk, 1953 Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by master-cabinetmaker Ejner Pedersen for his company PP Mobler c1970s. The whole desk including le...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian cont...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak

Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Widt...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

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

Vintage Mid-Century Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It was finished of teak wood in a warm shade of brown, with visible grain detail. The desk has four drawers. Two on both sides...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Card Table of Cherry Wood, Made by Fritz Hansen A/S, Denmark 1968
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Round table/card table model 2081 by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) and manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in September 1968, Denmark. The table is made of cherry wood...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Functionalist "Sketching Table" desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Carl Malmsten, in a rustic design, model called “Skissbordet” (“The Sketching Table”). Made from pine with clean lines, discreet drawer under the table top.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Santos Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly nicely grained Santos Rosewood as, hopefully, the photos show and it's in very good original condition, designed by Erik Riisager Hansen and produced by Haslev...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers that all lock at the same time from the top! Finished on bot...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk - New Edition
Located in London, England
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at the annual Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen in...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Office desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Beautiful executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made of a chromed metal skeleton and beautiful wood finishes. This desk is in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Bent Helweg-Møller: Rectangular dining table with three leaves c1930
Located in London, GB
Rectangular dining table made of padouk wood with extension for three pine leaves (the pine leaves are of a different wood type and colour and assume a table cloth is used when exten...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Padouk

Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or even a console table in a large space. The spare, minimal form ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French wooden handcrafted customizable rectangular desk designed in Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This grey blue rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. ...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Functionalist Birch Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Alvar Aalto, made from birch in a compact functionalist design. Drawers to the right and a filing cabinet to the left with a jalousie door. Ink spots inside the t...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
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

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Large Group incl. Walnut Desk and Sideboards Made by Ove Lander in 1947
Located in London, GB
Group of furniture made to order in 1947 by Ove Lander, Bredgade, Palae, Copenhagen Denmark and a third piece made in 1957 to match the originals pieces. For the avoidance of doubt, ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Enamel, Iron

Bon Coffee Table from Ringvide, Pine Wood, Glass Top, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Bon coffee table Since the dawn of man, the fireplace has played a central role in gatherings. Everything was based on some collected burning logs. Here people gathered to prepare ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine

White Square Desk in Ash Wood Designed by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This square desk is made of 100% solid ash wood and designed by Eric Gizard, a famous Parisian Designer 1 wooden drawer is placed in the front This squar...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Lacquer, Wood

Børge Mogensen Teak 'Partner's' Desk for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen teak "partner's" desk from the second half of the 20th century, a two part desk that can be used as console tables, label marked, partially worn, marks, stai...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens Risom: wood desk, manufactured by Risom Design. 1960s. This nicely shaped Jens Risom desk has a well sized desktop, two drawer units with drawers and a pull-out leaf with glass top on each side. An internal lock allows you to lock the drawers with a key. The black steel drawer handles are mounted onto chrome rings and have a minimal design. The desk has cylindrical legs and refined adjustable feet. The back legs are a bit detached from the drawers which give the desk an open look to what otherwise would have been a quite solid / closed desk. The wood of the desk has a wonderful grain, that has come out beautifully over the years. It was manufactured by Risom Designi in the 1960s. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches. One key is enclosed. Some drawers don’t come out totally fluid. Manufactured by Risom Design. Dimensions: 66.93 in. W x 35.44 in. D x 28.75 in. H 170 cm W x 90 cm D x 73 cm H Shipping: This solid wood desk...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rare "Partners Desk" by Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Partners Desk' mahogany desk with four drawers, profiled edge and brass shoes. Designed in 1938. Mogens Koch / N. C. Jensen Kjær.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk Desk Model ‘135’ in Wenge
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk, desk model ‘135’, wenge, Denmark, design 1958 Freestanding desk designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel in 1958. The symmetric arrangement of...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wenge

Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
This Minimal Danish Teak Desk, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Moblefabrik, circa 1960 Denmark, is constructed with a four-drawer design including pull-out...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Deep Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The &New Study desk is made with a deep green powder-coated steel frame and a color-matched natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selecte...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare Børge Mogensen desk / library table in teak and beech. Designed in 1940s and produced by FDB Møbler Denmark. Desk plate and end of legs i...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

wooden handcrafted writing table, scandinavian design by E. Gizard Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This yellow rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. Co...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Ash

Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris
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

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

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

"Corall" Dining Table/Desk, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s library / dining table or desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the “Corall” series. Clean, compact lines. Made from birch with darker wood inlays and details.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Scandinavian vintage desk by Svante Skogh
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak desk with tapered legs, two side drawer blocks and contrasting finish. Scandinavian 1950s/60s teak desk, degened by designer Svante Skogh. With two side drawer blocks and slend...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian teak desk with three drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s/60s desk with tapered legs, three built-in drawers and clean lines in natural teak. Vintage Scandinavian desk made of teak in the 1950s/60s. The design is basic, with three dr...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Large vintage Danish design boomerang desk made of teak
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage Danish design boomerang desk made of teak. The desk is also beautifully finished on the back and can therefore be placed well in the middle of a room. Dimensions: Widt...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in rosewood. Designed by and made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Model 310 for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1950s
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Finn Juhl Desk Model NV-40 by Niels Vodder in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk NV-40 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to Danish designer Philip Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines. It can also be used as a desk. Each extendable me...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Freestanding Desk in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jan Lunde Knudsen, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jan Lunde Knudsen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and chromed steel Style: Mid...
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk /Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Metal and Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced by Gullberg trading company in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered metal with big rubber feet and table top of teak. Consisting ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
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 1950s. Bovirke first produced a model after a design by Juhl in 1953. This was a teak version with four polychrome painted wood...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Teak and Oak Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fredericia, 1956s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fredericia, 1956s. Very rare Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding writing desk by Ib Kofod-Larsen made in Denmark in 1956 ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Hadar Schmidt Desk in Rosewood Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden
By Hadar Schmidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Hadar Schmidt. Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
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

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Ash, Wood, Lacquer

Kugge 52 Flower Pot from Ringvide, Pine, Natural or Pigmented Oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Kugge flower pot We are all a cog in the machinery of life, let us strive to be a force that lifts and does not lower. The top of the pot resembles the shape of a gear wheel...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
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

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Birch, Oak

Hans Wegner Danish Oak AT-305 Desk, 1953
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model 305 desk, 1953 Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by master-cabinetmaker Ejner Pedersen for his company PP Mobler c1970s. The whole desk including le...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden. Width: 132.5 ( 197.5 ) cm.
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large Rectangular Mid Century Danish Modern Parsons Dining Table in Exotic Woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and beautifully grained exotic hardwoods dining from Denmark circa 1970's. Its features a large classic Parsons design form. It has one 20 inch extension leaf as shown. The m...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Birch, Oak

Corner Desk / Vanity / Storage Unit in the Manner of Frode Holm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare corner desk / vanity / storage unit in the manner of Frode Holm. Produced in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Convertible Danish Desk, Dining Table or Partners Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak top with drawers on either side elevated on ebonized tapered legs. With the legs set at the four corners, it functions as a partners desk or a dining table in the middle of a ro...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Desk in Teak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak, designed and made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Poul Kjaerholm Professor's Desk, 1955
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm 'Professor's desk with grey lacquered metal frame and top of Oregon pine. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for the Royal Danish Academy of Fine art in Copenhagen, 1955. ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is made of brown-gold teak with black elements. Teak wood is very durable, it comes from four types of teak trees. The high ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans Wegner Dining Table Model AT-318 by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table or desk model AT-318 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

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