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Extendable desk by Ole Wanscher, circa 1959, Rosewood-veneered wood, rosewood, brass, offered Oct 2015Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Extendable desk

Ole Wanscher (Danish, 1903–1985) · circa 1959

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate £12,000 – £15,000 (≈ $18,167 – $22,709) (≈ €16,289 – €20,361)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
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As published: “Rosewood-veneered wood, rosewood, brass”
Support
Panel
Category
Furniture (named makers)
Dimensions
73.2 x 200 x 102 cm (28 7/8 x 78 3/4 x 40 1/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Nordic Design (UK050415)
Date
October 1, 2015
Location
London
Lot
319
Estimate
£12,000 – £15,000 (≈ $18,167 – $22,709) (≈ €16,289 – €20,361)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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