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Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Wall Mounted Walnut and Brass Dresser with Fold Out Desk This dresser measures: 54 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
fold out desk with old green felt on writing surface and several interior cubbies. One of carrying
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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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
ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
", wrote Eileen Gray, "that at the same time can serve as a desk. For entertaining one moves all the pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Desk Writing Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique heavily carved mahogany desk/writing table from the late 19th century. Note the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Handcrafted Regency Rosewood Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Regency Bramah Rosewood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s
By WK Möbel
Located in HEILOO, NL
Teak wooden cabinet with fold-out desk, produced in Germany in the 1960s. The cabinet has 2
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s
Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s
H 36.62 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Victorian Arts & Crafts folding Campaign desks. Made of quartersawn oak
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Antique Late 19th Century Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top With Fitted Interior.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top Reveals A Fitted Interior with Drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fine desk, folding down to an interior fitted with nine storage areas. The top of the desk slides
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
H 48.63 in W 58.25 in D 27.13 in
Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman 1958 Holland
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
. 1 Cabinet with folding out Desk . and 2 with doors . Comes over complete with the rare Chrome
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wenge

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional desk with secretaire dating from 1865, during the time of Napoleon III, Emperor of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

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Rosewood

Modern Painted Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern painted desk with a lacquered top section with three drawers, the center drawer fold out for
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Painted Desk
Modern Painted Desk
H 30.63 in W 60 in D 25 in
ClassiCon Lou Perou Folding Table by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
found an unexpected solution. The folding section of the tabletop is supported by a single leg out of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Antique Danish slant top desk, circa 1890s. Made for a rural schoolmaster, this pine desk retains
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Antique 1890s Danish Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Bachelor Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Perth, GB
Georgian 18th cetury Bachelors Desk with fold over leather top which has a gold tooled border. The
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Bachelor Desk
Bachelor Desk
H 31 in W 36 in D 20 in
Handmade Desk in Custom Engraved Leather and Steel Finishes
Located in New York, NY
This desk perfectly fulfills all the functional requirements, taking the form of leather suitcase
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an ingenious concealed mechanical fold in lower work desk, offering numerous optional uses, its
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Handmade Desk in Custom Engraved Leather And Steel Finishes
Located in New York, NY
This desk perfectly fulfills all the functional requirements , taking the form of leather suitcase
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
residence of the royal couple, this foldable travel desk was a personal present from the empress to her
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Beech

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
used in a school, hence the signs on the underside of the desk top. Metal constructed base with fold
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compartments, the middle section folds down via three brass hinges allowing this to be used as a partners desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend De
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
top of the desk has a pair of hinged panels that fold out to rest against the sides, revealing the
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
H 37 in W 57.75 in D 35.75 in
Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
, one large pull out drawer which functions as a support for the fold down desk and a sliding tray
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Brass

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
H 48 in W 40 in D 18 in
French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
desk top folds open to reveal a green leather writing surface with gold tooling in good antique
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
H 52.13 in W 31.5 in D 17.25 in
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts India
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Antique 18th Century Indian British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
drawers and a fold down writing surface. The desk is in original condition only having the handles
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
A stunning French solid walnut commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Tracks writing desk, by Naghi Habib for Bernini, 1999
By Naghi Habib
Located in Misinto, IT
side drawers, a fold-down top integrated within the desk's thickness, and a raised bridge section that
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian Made "Magic Box" Desk in a Box. Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier. Teak exterior with
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Teak

Vintage Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk, Sofa Table, Hall Table
Located in Germantown, MD
space with Two Deep dovetailed drawers on each side. Top cover / lid folds to rest nicely on desk top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
secret fold-out desk, offering a discreet workspace tucked away from plain sight. Crafted with the
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Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Cylinder Desk in Louis XVI Style Marquetry
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century cylinder desk in Louis XVI style Marquetry, rich gilded bronze ornamentation. Three
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Desks

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Era Italian Florentine Petite Gilded Secretary / Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
For the Florentine collector, this is a rare find! It is a petite secretary with lovely fold out
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Poplar, Giltwood

New England Tiger Maple Slant Front Desk circa 1780-90
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a New England curly or tiger maple slant front desk with compartmentalized
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Antique Late 18th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
fold out writing area. The campaign desk features an ornate brass escutcheon on the top lid engraved
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk folding under the desk section. You
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Ebonized & Ormolu Ladies Desk with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French ladies desk offers ebonized finish with upper ormolu gallery over double door
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique Fine Quality Small Georgian Revival Satin Birch Writing Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality small Georgian revival satin birch and mahogany writing table desk C1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Desks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Sheraton Style American Bowfront Sideboard with Dropdown Desk
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
top drawer that folds out to reveal a writing surface with leather top. Other features include rich
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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Portland, OR
corresponding painted floral decoration. The desk having a fold-out paint decorated writing flap with a green
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian desk in a box with a fold down shelf. It is full of storage spaces
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Large Art Deco ABEC Chrome 8 Day Working Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Fold-Out Stand
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Secretaire by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
condition. Very good condition with few signs of wear and light patina. The desk tabletop height is 72 cm
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and London A rare find, looking through Gillows of
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
shaped sides and back. The hinged cover folds back to reveal the original glass inkwell liner and has a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
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H 5.12 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compass, three pointers and four accessory heads Also including two rulers, one of the folding variety
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass, Perry King
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
folding handle and placed upright on the floor like a briefcase. This allows the machine to be pulled
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Located in London, GB
are three silver plated coasters. The fold down section is fitted with a useful silver plated serving
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Antique 1880s Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
by pressing the middle lock keep forward with your thumb, once done it springs open so you can fold
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Antique Late 18th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry

19th Century Italian Empire Writing Table in Mahogany with Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Italian Empire desk or sofa table in mahogany with fold-down leaves, and resting over
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Large Gilt Brass Engraved Oval Table Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
a fold-out foot, the outer frame with floral engraved border, the silvered dial decorated in
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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

George II Parcel-Gilt Scarlet-Japanned Chinoiserie Table Clock by William Creak
Located in Palm Desert, CA
brass fold-down handle flanked by four vase-shaped finials as well as a foliate engraved backplate. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Fold Out Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fold out desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every fold out desk was constructed with great care. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage fold out desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fold out desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A fold out desk made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one fold out desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but ClassiCon, Mummenthaler and Meier and Eileen Gray produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fold Out Desk?

The average selling price for a fold out desk at 1stDibs is $3,561, while they’re typically $1,575 on the low end and $6,237 for the highest priced.
Questions About Fold Out Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Folding doors are also known as bi-fold doors and are constructed with two or more panels that a user can fold or unfold to open or close. These doors are fitted into runners on which they slide and fold when opened or closed. They look like the musical instrument concertina and are also sometimes called by this name in an informal setting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.