Mid-Century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970

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Mid-century Danish Teak desk with drop down door that reveals a large work area and three cubbies to store … Read more ABOUT

Mid-century Danish Teak desk with drop down door that reveals a large work area and three cubbies to store all your needs. Brass brackets and hinges secure the door as it's lowered. Two small drawers and three large drawers provide plenty of storage. Original key.

CREATOR Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1970-1975.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Teak.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Repaired area front top right. Small dent top left drawer. Blemish left side near lower back. Small missing piece right side lower near front. Minor wear to top.
DIMENSIONS H 43.25 in. W 36.25 in. D 18 in. (33.25 in. when extended as desk) Top Drawers: H 2 in. W 16 in. D 16 in., Bottom Drawers: H 4 in. W 33.75 D 16.25 in., Desk Area: H 15 in. W 35 in. D 33 in.

HISTORY
Danish, 1927-2016.

Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage, cabinets, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture. See less