Danish Teak Tall Desk and Bookshelf 0526011

There is something quietly perfect about a piece that works as hard as it looks good. This Danish teak secretary bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik delivers exactly that: open shelving above for books, objects, and curated collections, paired with a closed cabinet below finished with those signature circular pulls that are unmistakably Scandinavian.

Sorth's work for the Bornholm island workshop is celebrated for its warm, approachable take on Danish Modernism — less austere than some of his contemporaries, more livable, more human. This piece is a perfect example. The rich honey teak grain runs beautifully throughout, with the open upper unit showcasing three adjustable shelves and a gorgeously figured back panel. The lower cabinet features two sliding doors with recessed circular knobs, concealing generous storage behind a clean, uninterrupted facade. Tapered legs lift the whole piece with a lightness that belies its utility.

A named designer. A storied workshop. A piece that only gets better with time.

Details

Designer: Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik

Material: Danish teak, circa 1960s

Open upper bookcase with three adjustable shelves

Lower cabinet with two sliding doors and circular pulls

Tapered solid teak legs

Condition: Professionally refinished in excellent condition. 

Dimensions 39 1/2” wide 17” at the deepest point 72” tall