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Scandinavian Desks

Think contemporary, and most automatically picture Scandinavian design — simple, clean lines, no clutter and ample use of light. Yet, whether you’re envisioning living room or office furniture, Scandinavian design dates back a few decades, building off greater emphasis on modernity. As you search for a desk, understand more what true Scandinavian design means.

Why a Scandinavian Desk?

Whether you’re thinking about a vintage or modern Scandinavian desk, this style — perhaps considered archetypically contemporary — is marked by a few key attributes.

One, Scandinavian furniture design emerged sometime toward the mid-20th century, starting in Nordic countries like Sweden and Denmark before it spread through the rest of Europe and eventually the U.S. Simplicity, at a basic level, defines what you’ll see among Scandinavian office design: Straightforward lines, solid colors, no clutter or knickknacks and a clear use of light and space. The result seems to almost illuminate the desk and rest of your office furniture, giving everything a clear purpose.

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To some extent, Scandinavian office furniture gives off a retro-modern vibe that’s simultaneously timeless. You know you’ve seen it before, perhaps even years ago, but the result is never dated nor specific to one décor trend. In turn, whether you’re on the search for an executive, writing or computer desk in a Scandinavian style, what’s old is new and feels fresh. Chairish acknowledges this fluidity, curating a selection of modern and vintage pieces that illuminate the work of current artisans and makers and keep vintage Scandinavian furniture in circulation to support a more sustainable economy.

Scandinavian Desks

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1970s Scandinavian Convertible Modern Teak Console Table Desk

Rosewood Secretary Desk | Attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Executive Desk With Glass Top by Arne Vodder Style

1970s Childs Custom Handcrafted Cherry Drop-Front Secretary Desk & Chair

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

Mid 20th Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk With Hidden Vanity Mirror

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk by Bernhard Pedersen & Sons

1960s Mid-Century Walnut Floating Tambour Desk Attributed to Glenn of California

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk "Model 62" by Arne Wahl Iversen

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Svend Madsen

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Falsig Mobler

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Gunnar Falsig

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretay Desk

Mid Century Swedish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard ~ Scandinavian or Danish Modern Style ~ Vintage Dresser

1970s -Century Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk With Open Shelf

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk W/ 5 Drawers Floating Top Office Desk

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk

Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk

1960s Mid-Century Danish Floating Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Loviq

1960s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

C. 1950s Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Danish Desk in Teak and Oak

Danish Modern Sliding Top Desk

Domino Møbler Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk | Mid Century Modern Partner’s Writing Desk

Mid Century Secretary Desk Attributed to Richard Hornby for Heals of London

Mid Century Danish Modern Oak Wood Writing Desk 1960s

Vintage Complete Mid-Century Romweber Viking Oak Home Office Suite

1970s Restored Danish Modern Rosewood Drop Leaf Expandable Writing Desk

Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Lane, C1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Black and Oak Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk or Bar Cabinet Made in Denmark 1960s

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet 1960s

Compact Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk With Side and Rear Bookshelves

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk

18th Century Scandinavian Slant Top Secretary

1950s MCM Oak Writing/ Student Desk

Mid 20th Century Attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen Boomerang Desk

1960s Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk With Floating Pedestal Design

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk With File Drawer & Three Drawer Storage, Restored

Turnidge of London, Secretary Bureau, Teak, United Kingdom, 1970s

1960s Danish Teak Secretary Desk Pull Out Top

1960s Svend Madsen Danish Modern Falster Rosewood Desk

Vintage Danish Teak & Cane Curved Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen

Vintage Painted Wood Writing Desk

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk With Bookcase by Dyrlund

Vintage George Nelson Executive Office Group 9000 Series Executive Desk by Herman Miller

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