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Danish teak secretary desk 1960s with pull-out surface – Chest of drawers, Wood
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Danish teak secretary desk 1960s with pull-out surface

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A Danish secretary desk from the 1960s, finished in teak veneer, combining compact proportions with a thoughtfully organised workspace. This piece represents the golden era of Scandinavian design, when makers sought solutions that merged the function of a writing desk with the elegance of a chest — furniture that wouldn't dominate a room yet would accommodate everything a home office demands. The construction follows a classic division: the lower section houses generous drawers fitted with recessed pulls, while the upper portion offers a combination of open shelving and enclosed compartments. Between them sits a pull-out writing surface that slides discreetly back into the body when not in use. The whole rests on slender solid wood legs, lending the piece that characteristic lightness so typical of Danish modernism. Curved sides on the upper section soften the geometry and highlight the craftsman's attention to detail. Danish secretary desks of the 1960s emerged as a response to changing domestic conditions — the growing importance of intellectual work alongside shrinking living spaces. Scandinavian designers mastered the art of functional compression: a single piece could serve as desk, dresser and shelf unit, while teak veneer provided the warmth that steel office furniture so conspicuously lacked. This model belongs to the broader movement of democratising good design — furniture accessible to the middle class yet crafted with materials and care once reserved for exclusive production. The pull-out writing surface, measuring eighty-five centimetres across, provides comfortable space for writing or laptop work. The drawers will hold documents and stationery, while the upper compartments help organise correspondence or small objects. The secretary desk suits a bedroom, living room or hallway — anywhere a workspace is needed that can be closed away at the end of the day. The piece is in good condition, bearing natural signs of use appropriate to its age. Minor scratches and small chips are visible on the veneer surface; small losses have been filled during conservation. The more noticeable traces of use are also documented in the photographs, so that the actual state of preservation is conveyed as faithfully as possible. Technical data height: 110.5 cm width: 89 cm depth: 46.5 cm
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CategoryChest of drawersConditionGoodColorsOrangeMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height111 cmWidth89 cmDepth47 cmSigns of usageScratches, DentsSeller locationPyrzyce, PolandDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Pyrzyce, PolandOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 44 sales