Mid-Century Norwegian Teak Ola Desk by John Texmon for Blindheim Møbelfabrikk, 1960s

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A teak Ola desk designed by John Texmon for the Norwegian manufacturer Blindheim Møbelfabrikk. The model was introduced around 1957 … Read more A teak Ola desk designed by John Texmon for the Norwegian manufacturer Blindheim Møbelfabrikk. The model was introduced around 1957 and is now regarded as a classic of Norwegian design. The desk has a light, compact form: a work surface with three drawers rests on four slender turned legs joined by thin stretchers, while at the back rises an upper section with a shelf, framed by gracefully curved side panels. The warm teak grain contrasts nicely with the black drawer fronts and the black back panel of the upper section, giving the piece a distinctive, graphic character. The depth of the worktop is 55 cm.

Despite its modest size, the desk is very practical. Three drawers with light wood interiors hold stationery and documents, and the shelf above keeps books or small items close at hand without taking up space on the desktop. The Ola works well as a home office desk, a writing desk in the living room or a dressing table in the bedroom.

The piece has been professionally and carefully restored by removing old coatings, staining and finishing with varnish. The restoration was carried out by an experienced carpenter with over 20 years of experience.

John Texmon (1928–2026) was a Norwegian furniture designer and interior architect who trained at the National College of Art and Design in Oslo. The Ola, designed for Blindheim Møbelfabrikk near Ålesund, became his best-known design and remained in production until the 1970s; it was so popular that the factory struggled to keep up with demand. See less