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Fratelli Proserpio compact rollup writing desk teak Italy 1960
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and compact rollup writing desk designed and manufactured by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Writing Table or Desk in Teak Veneer Wood, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Writing desk, teak and veneer with many drawers, Italy, circa 1970 Dimensions are: 41.3" x 23.62 x
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, teak, vinyl, brass, plywood, beech, Italy, circa. 1960 This highly refined desk that
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This a wonderful example of a Finn Juhl freestanding teak writing desk with detachable 20.25 inch
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 68 in D 33.5 in
1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 58.67 in D 29.93 in
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Danish teak vintage desk / writing table. This was made in Denmark, it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
H 36.23 in W 42.92 in D 18.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
Borge Mogensen Writing Desk in Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
: Teak Measurements: 39.5" wide x 23.5" deep x 29" tall Kneehole: 19.5" wide x 23.5" deep x 25" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen Writing Desk in Teak
Borge Mogensen Writing Desk in Teak
H 29 in W 39.5 in D 23.5 in
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
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Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Atomic Danish Modern Writing Desk In Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 49
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern teak writing table with two ample drawers an an ample writing surface; with
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Italian Writing Desk of Teak and Painted Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk from the mid-1960s, made in Italy. Teak wood, brass, painted metal. Three drawers, key not
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metal

Italian Writing Desk of Teak and Painted Metal
Italian Writing Desk of Teak and Painted Metal
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk with Sled Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern executive writing desk features teak construction with original finish, six
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Small teak writing desk / vanity by svend aage madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Svend Aage Madsen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Writing Desk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A writing desk finely crafted in solid teak having a floating bank of drawers and turned dowel legs.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Writing Desk
Modernist Writing Desk
H 28.25 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen Manufacturer: IKEA Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Teak Executive Writing Desk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Midcentury 1960s Desk from Germany. In teak and green saddle leather top. 2 drawers on each side
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Teak

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder for Bovirke Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, desk 'model BO85', teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s This teak writing desk was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak & beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Free standing writing desk with model no. 130 designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Teak

Danish Teak Drop Leaf Writing Desk By Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Den Haag, NL
This writing desk was designed by Arne Vodder and was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's. Modernist compact writing desk
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Hardwood

Model 64 Writing Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Materials: Teak Measurements: 39.5? wide x 28? deep x 29" tall (to top of desk) 33? tall (to top / back of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Executive Teak Writing Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Executive Writing desk in Teak wood by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Model 509, 1960s This right angle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Fully restored executive teak writing desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik Exclusive model 54
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Writing Desk, 1975
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK With Lovig Dansk brand to
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An iconic Swedish Model A10 teak writing desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian Model 76 desk by Omann Jun, circa 1970's. A clean linear design that will
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, desk, model 65, teak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. Refined desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Danish teak desk
By Domino Møbler
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning teak desk from the 1960s, made by Domino Møbler, is a true masterpiece that will
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish teak desk
Danish teak desk
H 28.75 in W 52.96 in D 23.43 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

vintage desk desk teak 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage desk desk teak 60's period 60's design unknown The Netherlands condition good
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

vintage desk  desk  teak  60's
vintage desk  desk  teak  60's
H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Japan Series Writing Desk EU02 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Halle, DE
Teak desk from the 1950s, designed by Cees Braakman manufactured by Pastoe, Netherlands. Blackend
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Mid-Century Teak Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 21 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Discover a desk that beautifully combines form and function with this Danish Modern Teak writing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 30 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table. Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Teak Desk
Located in Puslinch, ON
) Description: A vintage teak desk. Made in Canada, circa 1970s. Drawers slide easily and fully. Drawers lock
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Desk
Mid Century Teak Desk
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 29.75 in
Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
Located in London, GB
serious atmosphere that addresses all your productivity needs in the home office. _ Reclaimed teak desk
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2010s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
H 30.01 in W 60.01 in D 24.02 in
Rare French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak c. 1925, style of Andre Groult
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak Wood circa 1925. This rare and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superbly proportioned Danish teak desk with rear bookshelf and floating pedestals from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
H 29.5 in W 57.5 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Danish modern mid century teak desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
H 27 in W 48.5 in D 18.5 in
Scandinavian Middle Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Scandinavian desk in teak and maple, 1960. Mounted on a portico base, the desk consists of a
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Maple

Scandinavian Middle Teak Desk, 1960s
Scandinavian Middle Teak Desk, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 45.28 in D 25.99 in
Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak desk by Maurice Villency. Features movable drawers and a 19" extension leaf
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
H 29.75 in W 45.75 in D 23.5 in
A Burmese Teak Wood Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This Burmese Teak Wood Table offers durability and timeless beauty with its vintage craftsmanship
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

A Burmese Teak Wood Desk
A Burmese Teak Wood Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 34.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
By P.S. Heggen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk. Featuring a straight line design
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
H 29 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Desk, Teak, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak wood with 3 drawers on each side of Danish design from around the 1960s. Brass handles
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk, Teak, Danish Design, 1960
Desk, Teak, Danish Design, 1960
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Writing Desk
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, desk, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1955 A beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Danish Freestanding Writing Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful vintage writing desk in teak produced by Valdemar Mortensen, Denmark 1960s. There are six
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office desk with two banks of drawers. Danish made teak wood desk for home or
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Jens Risom Design Midcentury Teak Dining/ Writing Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A simple and elegant table with clean lines and a fine authentic presentation. Label underneath the top. With a long rectangular overhanging top, raised on a rectangular platform wit...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Danish Modern Desk with a biomorphic top. Solid teal construction. Note the finger joints
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Vintage 1970s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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Writing Desk Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of writing desk teak for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of writing desk teak, we have 1152 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of writing desk teak you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of writing desk teak, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Peter Løvig Nielsen, Svend Åge Madsen and Pierre Jeanneret each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of writing desk teak that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Desk Teak?

A piece of writing desk teak can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,501, while the lowest priced sells for $429 and the highest can go for as much as $138,000.

Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Writing Desk Teak
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.