Lot 22: Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Standing Writing Desk by Langkilde
Roseville Estate Auction - Pick-up 01/13/24 - Roseville, CA · Sold
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- Auction
- Roseville Estate Auction - Pick-up 01/13/24 - Roseville, CA
- Lot Number
- 22
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 37
- Closed
- 1/12/24 7:14 PM PT
Description
This is a vintage Mid Century Modern Danish rosewood standing writing desk made by Langkilde Design. Founded by Svend Langkilde in the 1950s, Langkilde Design has contributed to the growth of the Scandinavian design industry in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, Svend Langkilde’s creations are considered collector's items and are highly prized by design collectors worldwide. This writing desk features a slanted writing surface that hinges upward to reveal a storage cabinet, two locking drawers, and even a carved recess above the writing surface for holding writing implements. The writing desk also features some brass hardware, with carved and brass-accented handles on each side of the desk. Finally, the desk features two locking drawers beneath the main writing surface. This desk measures approximately 28.5” x 19.25” x 47.5”, and is in good condition.