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Mid Century Modern Oak Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

$3,074.94
£2,271.45
€2,603VAT Included
CA$4,269.04
A$4,347.55
CHF 2,495.68
MX$52,461.08
NOK 28,923.65
SEK 29,320.96
DKK 19,850.34

About the Item

A Danish oak pedestal writing desk designed by Henning Kjærnulf, bearing the original EG Kvalitetsmøbel label on the underside — "Design Arkitekt H. Kjærnulf." Constructed throughout in pale, limed oak, the desk displays exceptionally strong ray figuring across its top surface. Two banks of three drawers flank a central kneehole, with the top drawer on each side retaining its original plain ring key. All drawers are mounted with original cast metal ring pulls featuring a detailed, textured relief on round backplates — beautifully patinated from decades of use. The overhanging top is finished with a softly rounded edge profile. Just below, protruding horizontally from the upper apron at the corner joints, are exposed round-headed oak joinery pegs — an honest, structural detail characteristic of Kjærnulf's mid-century work. The sturdy oak legs feature turned ring sections at the structural joints and a square mid-section, braced by a full box stretcher for absolute stability. The reverse of the piece is fully finished, detailed with a long, low open bookshelf that allows the desk to be placed freestanding and utilized from all sides. Generous in scale, practical, and full of character.
  • Creator:
    Henning Kjærnulf (Designer),EG Kvaliteet (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.94 in (73.5 cm)Width: 58.08 in (147.5 cm)Depth: 29.73 in (75.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Oak
  • Place of Origin:
    Denmark
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rødding, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10918250292952

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