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George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk This desk measures: 40 wide x 24 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
tabernacle on the left side. The Secretary is fronted with a solid walnut drop down desktop section with 4
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
into the paneling. The two side drawers and middle drawer have drop ring pulls with laurel wreath
Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
H 34.26 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
symmetry but do not have locks. A uniquely shaped skirt wraps around the three exposed sides of the desk
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Quality Pair of Antique Mahogany Carved Side / Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality pair of antique mahogany carved side/desk chairs with an elegant tall back with a carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table By Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
showroom condition, this beautiful desk has a drop leaf on the left side with all original hardware and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite Danish teak desk boasts a drop-leaf extension and a sliding drawer cabinet, showcasing
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual Transition style marquetry and gilt bronze double sided writing desk French, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the
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Antique Late 18th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Located in London, GB
. The desk has useful deep side drawers (three on each side) with one long drawer along the top and one
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
side makes this storage desk ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bradenton, FL
for easy access. Desk with drop leaf fully expanded measures 87" W. With sides collapsed 45.75"W x 27
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Interior shelf dimensions on either side: Interior shelf dimensions on center desk section: Desk top
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany Victorian desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair
Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair
H 37.6 in W 25.01 in D 18.51 in
Cherry Wood Writing Desk
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by a classic silhouette, this exclusive writing desk is a unique piece of timeless elegance
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Cherry Wood Writing Desk
Cherry Wood Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany top rail, shaped
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped mahogany top rail, carved
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
H 33.67 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique carved mahogany desk chair having a lovely carved mahogany shaped top rail and fantastic
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
H 40.36 in W 27.56 in D 20.08 in
Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Camden, ME
Edmond Spence drop front desk manufactured in Mexico by Industria Meublera S.A. in the late 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
the right-hand pedestal - all adorned with elegant brass drop handles. The desk's rear boasts two end
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 37.75 in
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
to centre. The desk has three drawers either side the kneehole with one long drawer to the centre
Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
two long drawers to the top and to short drawers either side, all with drop handles. The desk stands
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Vintage 1910s Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
H 29.14 in W 43.71 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark. Beautiful Teak desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
Antique George III Carved Mahogany Elbow/Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III carved mahogany elbow/desk chair having a wonderful shaped carved top and rail
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Oval Partners Desk Victorian Walnut Office
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous burr walnut oval partners desk in the Victorian manner This is a true partners desk with
Category

Vintage 1970s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York flame mahogany federal butler's desk with drop down (side snap operation) door revealing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
H 44.75 in W 47 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf table is multifunctional. With the leaves down it can work as a side
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chairs having a quality shaped carved
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Arne Vodder Danish Midcentury Teak Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and exceptional Danish midcentury double sided executive desk designed by Arne Vodder, c
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Desk
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
dovetail jointed drawers on one side, with a drop front cabinet flanked by two open compartments on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Desk
Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Desk
H 28.5 in W 61.75 in D 31.25 in
French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Charles X bird’s-eye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top and drop
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Regency Partners Desk Walnut Library Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
on both sides Features solid oak drawer linings and brass drop handle Good size so perfect for a home
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Dutch Continental Rosewood Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Forney, TX
veneered Biedermeier drop-leaf table from the mid-late 19th century. Continental European origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Neoclassical inlaid sides and polished back enable free standing. The desk retains its original finish which
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
H 36.23 in W 48.23 in D 25.2 in
High Quality George II Mahogany Side Chair c. 1740
Located in Heathfield, GB
A really beautiful English side chair c. 1740 with well proportioned and completely original frame
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, fruitwood office or desk seat, dating to the Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk also features two drop-down leaves, which Juhl placed on a slim base executed in metal and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
H 28.94 in W 98.04 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s.
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Asaa, DK
sided teak writing desk with partially floating top attributed to Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style '19th century' walnut end table (desk) with drop sides (10" wide) and having
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Highland, IN
closed. But swing the two sides open, and it reveals a variety of storage cubbies. Drop down and unfold
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk This is a rare piece indeed has a drop leaf in
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
stunning desk is the same on each side. Each side is fitted with three frieze drawers, three further
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Catonvielle, FR
glass slab. The upper part consists of a double shelf ending in a drop-down box, decorated on both sides
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Oak Double Pedestal Desk, Leather Top, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
original brass pear drop handles Polished sides and back All standing on eight bumfeet With original
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
construction with decorative panelled sides and elegant brass drop handles. It has three drawers across the
Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
tooled green leather writing surface. One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in
Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Louis XIV Period Walnut Drop Leaf 1-Drawer Table, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
worn on one side indicating its previous use as a desk or work table
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary/writing desk! With its outstanding
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Landstrom furniture desk in bleached and limed mahogany. Aged nickel over copper drop disc pulls
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Antique Tiger Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table Barley Twist, Scotland 1910, H1181
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Tiger Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table Crust Edge Barley Twist, Scotland 1910, H1181 Scotland
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
, where form and function are perfectly balanced. Even though this desk is double sided it can also be
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drop side desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each drop side desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 749 options for an antique or vintage drop side desk now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a drop side desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A drop side desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one drop side desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann and Omann Jun Møbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

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A drop side desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,684, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
Questions About Drop Side Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A double-sided desk is called a partner's desk because it allows two people to work in the same area. Most pieces feature not only two cutouts for chairs but also drawers on each side. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of partner's desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.