Lot 15 Arne Vodder

A FINE DANISH ROSEWOOD EXECUTIVE DESK, 1960s, BY ARNE VODDER, the lipped rectangular top on a pair of pedestal bases, each with three drawers to one side, cupboard doors to the other, on circular tapering legs, 178cm (w) x 80cm (d) x 74cm (h). Danish architect and designer Arne Vodder studied under Finn Juhl and is among the most influential Scandinavian mid-century designers. He designed furniture for Fritz Hansen and also France & Son. Simple clean lines, using only natural materials are what epitomised his designs and from the 1950's Vodder designed for the furniture manufacturer Sibast, where he enjoyed international success. He designed a range of office furniture that was produced and shipped overseas, particularly to the U.S. market, including to President Jimmy Carter in the White House.