AJ52 Society Desk
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Product Description
The Society Desk unites some of design's most iconic movements in one striking product. Originally designed in 1952 by legendary Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, it pairs the expressive simplicity of the Bauhaus with the sculptural refinement of functionalism to create a timeless modern desk. Initially commissioned as a present for the American-Scandinavian society, it has long garnered attention as one of Jacobsen's finest pieces and has been recently brought back into production by luxury Danish brand, Carl Hansen & Son.
Materials & Finishes
Tabletop: Available in black (2002) or brown (2068) Freja leather.
Frame: Stainless steel
Feet: Solid wood (walnut or oak)
Drawers: Solid wood (walnut or oak), veneerPlease note that the feet and drawers always come in the same type of wood and surface treatment. The drawers can be mounted on the left or right side of the table and there is the option to add the lamp and shelf unit (see details below).
Lamp: Stainless steel.
Shelf: Crafted from solid oak or walnut (lacquered or oiled) and a glass insert.Dimensions
The Society Desk is available in two different sizes:
W 140 x D 70 x H 72-130 cm (height variation dependent on whether the shelf/lamp module is chosen)
W 160 x D 70 x H 72-130 cm (height variation dependent on whether the shelf/lamp module is chosen)Delivery Times
8-10 weeks
Additional Information
Not all Carl Hansen & Son products are available to buy online. However, the full range can be ordered via our London based showroom. For more information, or to discuss the Chaplins Price Promise, please call 020 8421 1779 or use our handy live chat feature to speak with a design expert immediately.
Year of design
1952 / 2018
FURNITURE DELIVERY
Production time for this item is 8-10 weeks.
The delivery cost is shown in the table below or you can collect from our Hatch End showroom free of charge.
Orders up to £1500 Orders over £1500 Home Delivery Service - Within M25 £75 £95 Home Delivery Service - Zone 1 £115 £145 Home Delivery Service - Zone 2 POA POA 
Most furniture and large items are delivered by our two-man Furniture Delivery service.
Items held in stock are typically delivered in 8-10 working days, if the delivery address is within the M25. Outside the M25, delivery may take up to 21 working days.
For items with production times, our logistics team will contact you to arrange a suitable time for delivery once we have received the items into our warehouse.
Find out more about deliveries, international deliveries & returns HERE
BUY & COLLECT
Place and pay for your order online and we’ll deliver it to our main showroom in Hatch End ready for your collection.
We’ll contact you when your order is available; for in stock items this is within 5 days of your order date, items not held in stock will be within 5 working days of arrival at our warehouse (see product page for indicative lead times).
Remember to bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase.
Please note, large items, such as sofas and large tables, are excluded from our Click & Collect service. If you have any question regarding this service, please call our Customer Service team on 020 8421 1779 (Non UK: +44 (0)20 8421 1779) or e-mail us: customerservices@chaplins.co.uk
Our design team offers planning and colour advice on free standing and fitted furniture to help demonstrate how our products can be best used in your living space.
Our experienced delivery and installation team know how to handle furniture and realise the value and importance of each piece.
Our price promise guarantees that you will get the best value for money without having to compromise on quality and service.
We specialise in supplying high-end furniture and lighting to architects, interior designers and residential clients all over the world.
We hold stock of the very best in modern furniture and lighting for use on photo shoots, TV commercials, films, music videos and events.
Please contact our showroom on 020 8421 1779 for further information on any of the services above.
Arne Jacobsen is widely recognised as one of the most influential designers of all time. Born in 1907 in Denmark, Jacobsen is best known for his outstanding contributions to mid century furnishing and modernist architecture. But it was the sinuous curves of his futuristic designs The Egg™ and The Swan™ that would propel him into design legend. Effortlessly graceful and yet somehow avant-garde, his designs mastered the ultimate magic trick of being somehow classic and contemporary, all at the same time. Entrusted with prestigious task of designing The Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, his designs have enthralled artists of all kind for over a century.
Carl Hansen & Son is a formidable titan of Danish design; their designer furniture hails a rich design history and an extraordinary vision for the future. They are committed to producing outstanding quality furniture from sustainable forests for a more conscientious type of design. Combining over one hundred years of specialist knowledge with the latest innovative techniques, Carl Hansen & Son has a time honoured tradition of collaborating with incredible designers to bring about some of the most iconic designs of the 20th and 21st century. Most notably, they heralded in the 1950s with a partnership with design legend Hans J. Wegner – resulting in iconic designs such as the Wishbone Chair and Wing Chair. Search for these originals online or in-store in confidence with one of our Chaplins experts.
About Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen is widely recognised as one of the most influential designers of all time. Born in 1907 in Denmark, Jacobsen is best known for his outstanding contributions to mid century furnishing and modernist architecture. But it was the sinuous curves of his futuristic designs The Egg™ and The Swan™ that would propel him into design legend. Effortlessly graceful and yet somehow avant-garde, his designs mastered the ultimate magic trick of being somehow classic and contemporary, all at the same time. Entrusted with prestigious task of designing The Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, his designs have enthralled artists of all kind for over a century.
About Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & Son is a formidable titan of Danish design; their designer furniture hails a rich design history and an extraordinary vision for the future. They are committed to producing outstanding quality furniture from sustainable forests for a more conscientious type of design. Combining over one hundred years of specialist knowledge with the latest innovative techniques, Carl Hansen & Son has a time honoured tradition of collaborating with incredible designers to bring about some of the most iconic designs of the 20th and 21st century. Most notably, they heralded in the 1950s with a partnership with design legend Hans J. Wegner – resulting in iconic designs such as the Wishbone Chair and Wing Chair. Search for these originals online or in-store in confidence with one of our Chaplins experts.
