Bodil Kjær

Danish Desk with Cabinets, rosewood and chrome

1960s · Denmark

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The label
Designer
Bodil Kjær
Period
1960s
Origin
Denmark
Materials
Chrome & Steel, Wood
Dimensions
W 44 × D 61 × H 51 cm
Reference
VST-11212373950805
The story

This beautiful freestanding desk, named working table, was designed by Bodil Kjaer in 1959. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark, this example was made in the mid-1960s, and features a Danish rosewood veneer with chromed steel feet. This piece is probably the most iconic Mid-Century desk ever designed, appearing in three James Bond movies (From Russia with Love - 1963 ; You only Live Twice - 1967 ; On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 1969), and more recently in Kingsman - 2014. Four drawers pull out smoothly for ample storage space, all drawers being locked by key, while the wide, spacious top allows for plenty of room for writing, drawing, and working in style. The desk comes with its two cabinets on wheels, each featuring two drawers, locking with keys. This very rare architectural piece has been fully restored with traditional stamp varnishing method, and is in mint condition, waiting for its new home. Each cabinet size is width 17.3 inches x depth 24 inches x height 20.1 inches

About Bodil Kjær

Danish architect and designer Bodil Kjær (born 1932) created furniture of calm, architectural clarity for offices and interiors. Her Office Desk of 1959, produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in rosewood or oak with a slender steel frame, became a quiet emblem of Scandinavian modernism and appeared in several James Bond films. Collectors prize original examples from the first production, particularly in Brazilian rosewood, with the frame and drawer units in good order.

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