Title: Danish Mid-Century Modern "Floating" Executive Desk in Teak by Dyrlund, Denmark, c. 1960s
About: This iconic Danish modern "floating" executive desk, produced by the lauded Dyrulud in the late 60's - early 70's, exemplifies the elegance of mid-century Scandinavian design. Crafted from rich solid and veneered Burmese teak with a warm, natural finish, the desk features clean lines and a minimalist silhouette, complemented by a spacious work surface and integrated storage. Bearing the Drylund badge, this piece blends timeless craftsmanship with functional beauty, making it an ideal centerpiece for a home office, study, or collector’s curated space.
Founded in 1960 in Denmark, Dyrlund is renowned for producing high-end home and executive office furniture. The company is celebrated for utilizing traditional Danish cabinet-making techniques, rich timber selections (like teak and rosewood), and signature details such as solid-wood oval handles. Established by Frits Hjerte Dyrlund, the company's philosophy has always been to build "the antiques of tomorrow" by prioritizing durability, classic design, and manual hand-finishing. During the mid-century period, Dyrlund became highly sought after for its credenzas, office furniture, and the iconic "Flip Flap" dining table, which features a clever extension mechanism with articulated leaves. Dyrlund continues to operate today under the leadership of Director Bent Møller Jørgensen, maintaining their signature production out of Denmark.
Though this luxurious desk does show some remaining signs of vintage wear such as scratches and small areas of veneer bubbling (shown in the detail photos and natural light video provided) it still has so much to offer with a lifetime more of use remaining. With it's four drawers (the right side of the desk contains a single file drawer cleverly disguised as smaller drawers mirrored on the left side of the desk), solid teak frame and iconic floating desk top design this desk is perfect for those searching for a top quality desk at a discounted price and are unafraid of a few blemishes here and there. With it's discounted price, this desk won't last long. Make it yours today before it's gone.
Origin: Denmark
Proof: Signed
Period: 1960s
Material: Teak | Aluminum
State: Partial Restoration (See Details)
Condition Details: This iconic "floating" executive desk has recently undergone a partial restoration. The desk top has been hand-sanded and refinished but some signs of wear remain such as a minor bubble approximately 4" in diameter and shown in the detail photos as well as natural light video provided. There are also numerous minor scratches throughout the legs and top (the worst of which are shown in the detail photos provided). With that said, in aggregate the mix of solid and veneered teak is in very good shape with the wear being subtle in comparison to rest of the stunning teak woodgrains and condition.
All four drawers open and close with ease. The right drawer is a single, standard size file drawer but appears as three drawers from the exterior.
This impressive executive desk is highly functional, structurally solid and ready for a literal lifetime more of use thanks to the craftsmanship of both the original builders and our team of restoration specialists. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this desk's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Danish Modern
SKU: AM02827
---Dimensions---
Width: 62.5 in / 158.75 cm
Depth: 29.5 in / 74.93 cm
Height: 28 in / 71.12 cm
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
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Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.
About: This iconic Danish modern "floating" executive desk, produced by the lauded Dyrulud in the late 60's - early 70's, exemplifies the elegance of mid-century Scandinavian design. Crafted from rich solid and veneered Burmese teak with a warm, natural finish, the desk features clean lines and a minimalist silhouette, complemented by a spacious work surface and integrated storage. Bearing the Drylund badge, this piece blends timeless craftsmanship with functional beauty, making it an ideal centerpiece for a home office, study, or collector’s curated space.
Founded in 1960 in Denmark, Dyrlund is renowned for producing high-end home and executive office furniture. The company is celebrated for utilizing traditional Danish cabinet-making techniques, rich timber selections (like teak and rosewood), and signature details such as solid-wood oval handles. Established by Frits Hjerte Dyrlund, the company's philosophy has always been to build "the antiques of tomorrow" by prioritizing durability, classic design, and manual hand-finishing. During the mid-century period, Dyrlund became highly sought after for its credenzas, office furniture, and the iconic "Flip Flap" dining table, which features a clever extension mechanism with articulated leaves. Dyrlund continues to operate today under the leadership of Director Bent Møller Jørgensen, maintaining their signature production out of Denmark.
Though this luxurious desk does show some remaining signs of vintage wear such as scratches and small areas of veneer bubbling (shown in the detail photos and natural light video provided) it still has so much to offer with a lifetime more of use remaining. With it's four drawers (the right side of the desk contains a single file drawer cleverly disguised as smaller drawers mirrored on the left side of the desk), solid teak frame and iconic floating desk top design this desk is perfect for those searching for a top quality desk at a discounted price and are unafraid of a few blemishes here and there. With it's discounted price, this desk won't last long. Make it yours today before it's gone.
Origin: Denmark
Proof: Signed
Period: 1960s
Material: Teak | Aluminum
State: Partial Restoration (See Details)
Condition Details: This iconic "floating" executive desk has recently undergone a partial restoration. The desk top has been hand-sanded and refinished but some signs of wear remain such as a minor bubble approximately 4" in diameter and shown in the detail photos as well as natural light video provided. There are also numerous minor scratches throughout the legs and top (the worst of which are shown in the detail photos provided). With that said, in aggregate the mix of solid and veneered teak is in very good shape with the wear being subtle in comparison to rest of the stunning teak woodgrains and condition.
All four drawers open and close with ease. The right drawer is a single, standard size file drawer but appears as three drawers from the exterior.
This impressive executive desk is highly functional, structurally solid and ready for a literal lifetime more of use thanks to the craftsmanship of both the original builders and our team of restoration specialists. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this desk's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Danish Modern
SKU: AM02827
---Dimensions---
Width: 62.5 in / 158.75 cm
Depth: 29.5 in / 74.93 cm
Height: 28 in / 71.12 cm
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.