Modern Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk attributed to Erling Torvits, 1960s

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Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood/palisander Secretaire by Erling Torvits, 1960s.

Stunning Rosewood bureau designed by Danish architect Erling Torvits for Klim … Read more Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood/palisander Secretaire by Erling Torvits, 1960s.

Stunning Rosewood bureau designed by Danish architect Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik, Denmark. This is the more rare large model with the additional four drawers next to the desktop.

Versatile secretary with 16 drawers in total (!) and drop down locking desktop. Three top drawers are concealed and can only be opened by pressing hidden levers. Desk area also features cabinets with sliding doors and three drawers with bowtie fronts. Next to desktop is a bank of drawers with four additional drawers. Under desktop are six large drawers side by side. Wide sculpted drawer pulls in solid Rosewood. Round tapered legs.
Beautiful bookmatched Rosewood veneer with very expressive grain pattern. Very high quality Scandinavian mid-century modern craftsmanship with an abundance of stunning and exquisite details.
Suitable for many purposes as desk, dresser or chest of drawers.

Very good original vintage condition with patina consistent with age and use. Small missing piece of missing veneer on inside corner of desk, please see photo. Original key is included. Gently cleaned and polished. Ready for use. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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