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Bodil Kjaer (Hatting 1932 - )

Designed 1959

W: 200 cm, H: 73 cm, D: 100 cm

Materials: Rosewood and chrome-plated metal

Manufacturer: E. Pedersen & Son

Condition: Very good

Provenance

Private collection Germany

Literature

Mobilia, June 1961

Detail Description

Bodil Kjaer large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. Manufacturer’s label to the underside. Key included.

The desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts.