Does this attribution seem right (Vodder desk)?

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gropius

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24/08/2016 2:07 am

I have a chance to buy a desk just like this one, but I question whether it is really a Vodder design? I don't see it in the furnitureindex, although he designed a lot of desks there. Has anyone seen this desk before to confirm or deny its heritage?
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/storage-case-pieces/desks/sleek-functional-arne-vodder-teak-desk/id-f_3356862/

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24/08/2016 6:15 am

No it does not seem right. I would go so far as to say that it is wrong.

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25/08/2016 3:46 am

The desk attribution might have come from the drawer details of this sideboard/credenza.
It is a good looking desk even without a designer attribution.
Image is from Cara Greenberg's book 'Mid-Century Modern' from 1984.

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25/08/2016 10:14 am

Morning all,
Came across the following images; unfortunately no labels!
Skeie mobelfabrik, Norway.
I have seen a set of their drawers in person and the drawer fronts are the same.
Hope this helps,
Lexi,

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26/08/2016 1:02 am

Thanks very much for the responses. Thanks Lexi - I never thought I'd know who made it if it wasn't by Vodder. This seems to be another case of a firstdibs dealer getting a bit ahead of themselves in making attributions. I do like the desk, and its a nice small size, so I may pick it up anyway (though it may need more work than its worth). Thanks again!

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