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This sophisticated matching set of iconic Danish Modern flip-top executive desks by Peter Løvig Nielsen, crafted in Denmark during the …
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This sophisticated matching set of iconic Danish Modern flip-top executive desks by Peter Løvig Nielsen, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, exemplifies the era’s seamless blend of form and function. Constructed from rich teak, each desk showcases the wood’s warm, golden-brown tones and fine grain, with clean lines and angled legs that create an airy, minimalist silhouette. The innovative flip-top design reveals a hidden compartment for storage, while the upper shelf offers open cubbies and a drawer for organizing essentials, making them ideal for a refined workspace. Below, a bank of drawers with sleek, circular pulls provides additional storage, ensuring practicality without compromising style. Perfect for a home office or a collector’s modernist interior, this desk set reflects the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of Danish design, embodying Nielsen’s vision of functional beauty.
Peter Løvig Nielsen (1921–1985) was a prominent Danish furniture designer known for his contributions to the Danish Modern movement. Born in Copenhagen, Nielsen trained as a cabinetmaker before establishing himself as a designer, focusing on creating furniture that combined practicality with minimalist aesthetics. In the 1950s and 1960s, he gained recognition for his innovative designs, particularly his desks and storage solutions, often crafted in teak and rosewood. Nielsen’s work, including his iconic flip-top desks, is celebrated for its clean lines, functional features, and high-quality craftsmanship. He founded Løvig Design, through which he produced many of his pieces, leaving a lasting legacy in Scandinavian furniture design that continues to be cherished by collectors.
Løvig Design, founded by Peter Løvig Nielsen in the mid-20th century, was a Danish furniture manufacturer based in Copenhagen, specializing in high-quality pieces that epitomized the Danish Modern movement. Operating primarily during the 1950s and 1960s, the company focused on producing Nielsen’s designs, which often featured innovative elements like flip-top mechanisms and modular storage. Løvig Design utilized premium woods such as teak and rosewood, emphasizing meticulous craftsmanship and minimalist forms. Nielsen’s desks, including this flip-top executive model, became hallmarks of the company’s output, reflecting a commitment to functional design and aesthetic refinement that remains highly valued in the vintage furniture market today.
---Dimensions---
Width: 64 in / 162.56 cm
Depth: 29 in / 73.66 cm
Height: 29 in / 73.66 cm
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- Dimensions
- 64ʺW × 29ʺD × 29ʺH
- Styles
- Danish Modern
- Table Knee Clearance
- 23.5 in
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Brand
- Lovig Design
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Teak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- This iconic set of "Flap-Flap" executive desks by Peter Løvig Nielsen have recently undergone a full restorations featuring a newly … moreThis iconic set of "Flap-Flap" executive desks by Peter Løvig Nielsen have recently undergone a full restorations featuring a newly refinished desk tops. The mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak composition has been entirely hand-sanded and refinished however signs of vintage wear remain (especially the darker of the two desks) such as veneer burns / repairs, areas of minor discoloration and surface scratches too deep to be sanded out (all of which can be seen in the detail photos and natural light video provided). The backing on the inner shelf (again in reference to the darker of the two desks) was lost to time and new one has been fabricated using teak however a seam remains (shown in the photos provided). Both desks open outward to a maximum extended depth of 38" whilst slimming down to a folded depth of 29". All eight drawers open and close with ease as does the flip-flap storage piece. The keys are missing however new locks and keys can be installed at cost if desired. This versatile set of desks is ultra-functional, structurally solid and ready for a literal lifetime more of use thanks to their recent restorations. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this set's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so we recommend requesting additional photos and videos for a comprehensive view on this set's condition. less
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