Small Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern desk

Modernist freestanding desk, late 1950s.

• W 110.5 CM x D 60 CM x H 75 CM.
• Usable D (Visitor-side cabinet) 19 CM.
• Drawers D 37 CM X H 4.5 CM.
• Traces of normal wear on the top (see photo).

With its clean design, black lacquered beech legs, teak panels, and oblique birch drawer fronts, this freestanding desk evokes certain Scandinavian productions from the late 1950s and early 1960s. This combination of materials, both warm and graphic, reflects a pursuit of balance between functionality and elegance. A modernist sensibility that also found an echo in Belgium through several creations by Alfred Hendrickx, some of whose designs for Belform are similar.

A compact desk designed for the home

Its contained proportions and storage unit placed on the visitor’s side allow it to integrate easily into any room of the house or a studio, in a bedroom, or even a hallway. Designed to be presented both in the middle of a room and against a wall, it offers a light and stylish visual presence while retaining significant daily storage capacity. It is the perfect companion for your remote work. Lightweight and therefore easy to move, it remains perfectly stable in use.

Restoration of a 1950s Scandinavian desk

This modernist desk has undergone a complete restoration in our workshop. The photographs illustrate the different stages of this intervention, from its original condition to its current presentation. Surfaces have been cleaned, finishes restored, and structural elements checked to preserve the spirit of the piece while ensuring many years of use. True to our approach, this restoration aims to enhance the aesthetic and functional qualities of the piece without altering its character.

The modernist desk top before its restoration.

The edges of the desk top are removed and replaced.

After cleaning and sanding, an oil is applied to all surfaces of the secretary.