BILLINGS
Live Auction

Scandinavian Design

Sun, Sep 28, 2025 02:00PM EDT
  2025-09-28 14:00:00 2025-09-28 14:00:00 America/New_York BILLINGS BILLINGS : Scandinavian Design https://bid.billingsauction.com/auctions/billings/scandinavian-design-19845
BILLINGS is proud to present our first auction dedicated to Scandinavian design. This sale is an eclectic collection spanning the 1930s through the 2000s. Included is a collection of beautiful flatweave rugs, as well as pieces by Henning Kjaernulf, Hans Wegner, Kai Kristiansen, Borge Mogensen, and many more. There are also several hard-to-find large sets of modular cased goods. Bidding will be live online. We are happy to accept absentee bids, but there will not be in-person or phone bidding on this sale.
BILLINGS info@billingsauction.com
Lot 412

Finn Juhl, NV-40 Desk

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

FINN JUHL
Desk, model no. NV-40, ca. 1940
Teak, brass. Manufactured by Niels Vodder, Denmark.
Underside with branded manufacturer's mark.

 

29.5" H x 26" W x 25.5" D

 

Provenance: Wright, Chicago, Scandinavian Design, November 21, 2023, Lot 161

Condition

Very good overall condition. Occasional areas of minor veneer repair or damage. Light-moderate scratches and scuffing throughout. One shallow gouge to the edge of the top, where it opens. Brass pulls with moderate patina. Interior of storage areas with pen and marker stains, consistent with age and use. Occasional minor areas of fading to the finish. 

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

Buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping. Local pick up is also available. A list of shippers our clients use regularly can be found on our website.