Executive writing desk by Arne Vodder
Iconic executive desk from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Furniture in Denmark in the 1960’s. Arne Vodder, one of the best designers Denmark has known, shows his skills on this piece: the solid oval-shaped rosewood legs flow smoothly into the top, that has been upholstered with a writing surface in quality leather. From the dovetail joinery over the beautiful grain in the rosewood up to the fine metal drawer handles: everyting on this desk is meticulously detailed. The clean, minimalistic lines and grand size give this piece an aura of importance while the splendid grain and warm color of the rosewood make you feel welcome. This combination made it irresistable for executives back in the sixties and for any design collector up to today. The 4 drawers open and close smoothly, the original locks are there but the keys to both are missing. Aside from this and some rubbing marks on the edges of the leather top, it’s in very good condition. This and the original Sibast label inside the drawers, make it more than a rare collector’s item.
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Dimensions:
W: 190 cm
D: 93 cm
H: 72,5 cm
Height for chair space: 62 cm
Width for chair space: 76 cm
Weight: approx. 60 kilo
Material: rosewood, chrome
Danish designer and architect Arne Vodder (1926-2009) was trained as an architecture student under the mentorship of Finn Juhl, one of the pioneers of Scandinavian modernism. . After his studies he worked as a designer for Hindsgaul in Copenhagen, where he focused mainly on office furnishings. In 1950 he opened his own architecture and design studio, together with architect Anton Borg Vodder. The duo developed more than 1,000 low-cost houses in the 1950’s. Vodder and Borg kept working together until the seventies.
Vodder’s rise to become a famous designer came in the 1960’s. An era where modern design got finally accepted more widely, especially in corporate, professional spaces. He is a part of what can be called the ‘second generation’ of innovative 20th century Danish furniture designers, together with his peers like Verner Panton. They followed in the footsteps of people like Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, translating their philosophy and Scandinavian craftsmanship into a more modern design language.
Many of Vodder’s pieces, created for manufacturers like France & Søn, Fritz Hansen, and Sibast, feature restrained forms that exude strength and durability, prioritizing substance over avant-garde style. He also had a refined eye for detail: the beauty of the grain in wood and the subtle, elegant finish of his pieces.
He liked to play with assymetry in his desks, sideboards and bookcases. One of the best examples is his Model 29 sideboard, that has four different sections, each serving a unique function: open shelves for vertical storage, cupboards concealed by sliding panels made of contrasting wood veneers and colored laminate panels that could be reversed as well.
Arne Vodder died on december 20th of 2009 but his legacy continues to influence modern furniture and interior design.
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