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Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929
Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929

Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

This item will look wonderful on a classic wooden desk and it can be counted to tell dependable time.

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Animal Skin

Gillows of Lancaster attri., Gothic Revival Oak Architect's Desk
Gillows of Lancaster attri., Gothic Revival Oak Architect's Desk

Gillows of Lancaster attri., Gothic Revival Oak Architect's Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A rare Gothic Revival architect's folding desk. The top has opposing slides opening to reveal a compartment for storing drawing utensils etc.

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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Oak

Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight & Heavy Solid Oak
Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight & Heavy Solid Oak

Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight & Heavy Solid Oak

Located in Landshut, BY

This straight and heavy solid oak Viennese Baroque folding desk has been carefully restored to its original condition with no replacements.

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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Located in Dayton, OH

2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with inkwells and letter storage.

Category

Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Campaign Coaching Table Folding Writing Desk & Games Table
Regency Mahogany Campaign Coaching Table Folding Writing Desk & Games Table

Regency Mahogany Campaign Coaching Table Folding Writing Desk & Games Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Combining portability, craftsmanship and clever mechanical design, this is an unusual and highly decorative piece that works equally well as a writing desk, occasional table or games...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk

By Joseph Bramah

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifu...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully Desi...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part

Located in Sofia, BG

French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Located in New York, NY

This long schoolhouse table was sourced in New England. It features a gentle slant for writing and is presented with a long glass shelf that was customized for extra storage. Made fr...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk

Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Superb and Rare Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut rare triple folding Jewelry Box and Lap Desk Please note extraordinary "Tunbridge" inlaid burr walnut exterior, mother of pea...

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Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Satinwood

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera
Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera Made In Canada Uses Type 116 Autographic Roll Film Patented 1910-1913 Frame Size: 2 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches Uses a Ko...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Metal

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table
Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table

Located in Leesburg, VA

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table Anonymous Spain; 18th century Wood, iron Approximate size: 27 (h) x 38 (w) x 19.5 (d) in. An 18th-century Spanish folding tab...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Iron

Small Folding Table, Metal and Wood, Italian Design, 20th Century
Small Folding Table, Metal and Wood, Italian Design, 20th Century

Small Folding Table, Metal and Wood, Italian Design, 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Small Folding Table realized in Italy in the early 20th Century. Good overall condition except for some minor signs of time. Dimension opened: H 76xL105.5 cmx105.5.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Metal

French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970
French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970

French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970

Located in Labrit, Landes

Little chestnut dining table. The two end are foldable and the little width of this table is 32.28 in. (82 cm) The table top was made circa 1970. It was laid on a beech base dating...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Beech, Chestnut

Compact Antique Folding Lorgnette Opera Glasses in Gold-Plated Frame, c. 1910s
Compact Antique Folding Lorgnette Opera Glasses in Gold-Plated Frame, c. 1910s

Compact Antique Folding Lorgnette Opera Glasses in Gold-Plated Frame, c. 1910s

Located in Honolulu, HI

Discover the pinnacle of Victorian and Edwardian refinement with this remarkably compact antique lorgnette. Sourced from London, this exquisite piece is defined by its ultra-compact,...

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1910s British Antique Folding Desk

Monumental Art Deco Cathedral Form Secretary Desk
Monumental Art Deco Cathedral Form Secretary Desk

Monumental Art Deco Cathedral Form Secretary Desk

Located in Dekalb, IL

Each side of the facade opens outward to reveal concealed storage compartments integrated into the architectural form, while the central section unfolds into a compact secrétaire-sty...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, and terminating on supported x framed ...

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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Folding Desk

Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece
Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece

Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece with decorative brass ends which both fold flat and extend to hold more books securely The Slide is 6” high and...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

Set Of 6 Machine Age Folding Lounge Chairs By Warren McArthur
Set Of 6 Machine Age Folding Lounge Chairs By Warren McArthur

Set Of 6 Machine Age Folding Lounge Chairs By Warren McArthur

By Warren McArthur

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of six Art Deco / Machine Age folding chairs were designed by American designer Warren McArthur circa 1930s manufactured by Mayfair Industries. Each chair features its signa...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk w/ Inlaid Exotic Wood Detailing & Bronze Pulls
Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk w/ Inlaid Exotic Wood Detailing & Bronze Pulls

Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk w/ Inlaid Exotic Wood Detailing & Bronze Pulls

Located in New York, NY

The top surface of the desk has two folding leaves that raise to create a bullet form profile for additional workspace and versitility in styling and scale.

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Bronze

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934
Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera With A blla Bearing Shutter Uses No A 127 Film Fitted With A. f/7.7 Anastigmat lens, Serviced by Kodak Limited London ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Metal

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna

By Eskilstuna Armaturer

Located in Sweden, SE

Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs
Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs

Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1890's Solid teak hand crafted Campaign folding table from the days of the British Raj. Has flaps that pivot outwards and tuck away beneath as demonstrated. Overall good con...

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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Teak

Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera With 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear
Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera With 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear

Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera With 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear Fixed Lens of Dresden, Germany Manufactured by Ernemann between 1924-1926. Folded dimensions: 67 mm x 125 mm...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Leather

Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's

Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Original American 1930's Movie Director's Armchair. This sturdy and solid iron armchair was originally white painted. It has recently been powder-coated in fresh Maui blue that has ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900
Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Rifle-Form Letter Opener and Folding Pocket Knife ca. 1900 Item e7760 An unusual antique desk accessory designed in the form of a historic rifle with fixed bayonet.

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Metal

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop
ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop

Located in Reading, Berkshire

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop "Alpha" F11 Fixed Lens Manufactured by Internationale Camera Actiengesellschaft (ICA) between 1920-1929 ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tiger Maple Butlers Desk
Vintage Tiger Maple Butlers Desk

Vintage Tiger Maple Butlers Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It stands as a testament to historical durability, offering substantial storage through its deep lower drawers and a functional, fold-down workspace. The desk is in excellent antique...

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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909 The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Leather, Glass

Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera
Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera

Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera With Meniscus Lens & Rotary Shutter Made in the UK 1930's Constructed from brown bakelite moulded co...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Metal

19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood
19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood

19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

19th century wonderful Aragonese Spanish desk bureau, bookcase, high-quality Spanish rustic furniture in pine wood with beautiful polychrome work. and hand-carved wood, with geometri...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Iron

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...

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Early 20th Century German American Classical Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Leather, Glass

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region

Located in Belmont, MA

Two-drawer body on curved square feet, foldable desk, inside six drawers, a wide shelf and a secret compartment (under the sliding shelf a removalble drawer with two movable drawers).

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1750s German Baroque Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's
Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's

Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Lovely Little Art Deco Kodak Eastman Jiffy Six-20 Folding Rollfilm Camera Styled by Walter Dorwin Teague Made in Rochester NY, USA between 1933 & 1937 Takes 620 roll film Classi...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Chrome

Antique Empire Revival Burl Walnut Tri-fold Mirror Vanity and Chair
Antique Empire Revival Burl Walnut Tri-fold Mirror Vanity and Chair

Antique Empire Revival Burl Walnut Tri-fold Mirror Vanity and Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Vanity was made at the end of the 19th century during the Empire Revival period. This piece was made in England. It's made of a beautiful Burl Walnut. It has an Os De Mouton sty...

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Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Early 20th Century Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Early 20th Century Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Located in Dekalb, IL

Solid oak drop-front secretary featuring a carved foliate crest, turned spindle supports, and open shelving beneath the writing surface. The desk front folds down to reveal a broad w...

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Early 1900s Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Mappin & Webb Travel Clock with Folding Case Kienzle Movement
Art Deco Mappin & Webb Travel Clock with Folding Case Kienzle Movement

Art Deco Mappin & Webb Travel Clock with Folding Case Kienzle Movement

Located in Portland, England

A lovely Art Deco red and gold travel clock retailed by Mappin & Webb, London, dating to the 1920s–1930s. The clock features a beautifully styled case with bold red and gilt chin...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Dutch Rococo Drop Front Desk with Marquetry Inlay, 18th Century
Dutch Rococo Drop Front Desk with Marquetry Inlay, 18th Century

Dutch Rococo Drop Front Desk with Marquetry Inlay, 18th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather inS...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Known as Model No 1 this desk was one of the very first model desks made by Cutler to show off its recently patented roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk fold...

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk
Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk

Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk

By Mathaeus Funk

Located in Belmont, MA

Rectangular body with two drawers and slightly convex front, foldable desk with eleven drawers and one compartment.

Category

1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Walnut

Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796

Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796

By Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina

Located in Milano, IT

He crafted and signed a desk with a fold-down writing surface veneered in walnut and walnut burl with bois de rose inlay, currently in a private Milanese collection.

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1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

George I Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Small Bureau On Stand
George I Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Small Bureau On Stand

George I Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Small Bureau On Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Great colour and condition from the inventory of Hyde Park Antiques in New York. Slant lid fold down desk with fitted interior. Drawers below with brass ring handles; and cabriole le...

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1720s English George I Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-19th century Chinese export camphorwood campaign chest with 3 drawers with inlaid ebony and fold out desk with old green felt on writing surface and several interior cubbies.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Wood

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door

Located in Marbella, ES

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door

Category

19th Century European Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Wood

Modernist Bauhaus wooden kids folding school desk, 1920s
Modernist Bauhaus wooden kids folding school desk, 1920s

Modernist Bauhaus wooden kids folding school desk, 1920s

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

A charming modernist 1920s wooden school desk for young children, featuring a chalkboard and storage space beneath the seat. Designed for kids up to 5 years old, this desk is made of...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Wood

Victorian Off-White Enamel Fold-Top Sewing Table / Student Desk
Victorian Off-White Enamel Fold-Top Sewing Table / Student Desk

Victorian Off-White Enamel Fold-Top Sewing Table / Student Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare Victorian Off-White Enameled Fold-Top Sewing Table that been used as Student Desk for decades.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

Located in Madrid, ES

This 19th century camphor wood British military Campaign two-piece chest of drawers features a hidden fold-out writing desk. The attractive "blonde" camphor wood is contrasted with d...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk
Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk

Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a cool table. It as an antique maple hand hewn farm table that folds into a space saver! Note the turned legs and construction underneath. It is in very good antique conditi...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Maple

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.

Located in Lomita, CA

Form and function make this piece of furniture unique. If a piece of furniture could be clever, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is v...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Burl

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

The desk chair folds away for very easily for storage.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900
French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900

French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Curious ladies desk, France. Folding writing surface made of solid pine.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Slant Top Desk, 1920's
Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Slant Top Desk, 1920's

Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Slant Top Desk, 1920's

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautifully. maintained all original 1920s Chippendale Mahogany secretary slant top desk featuring fold-out writing surface, fitted interior of cubbies with small drawers, four serpe...

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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Period Oval Library Table desk Germany
Biedermeier Period Oval Library Table desk Germany

Biedermeier Period Oval Library Table desk Germany

Located in New York, NY

A fine Biederemeier period oval library table desk with folding extensions on each side from Germany circa 1820.

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1820s German Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790
Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790

Located in Houston, TX

Below, the slant-front desk folds down to reveal a richly finished writing surface surrounded by an arrangement of small drawers, pigeonholes, and cubbies.

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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Cherry

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior.

Category

1790s European Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Bone, Wood

Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk
Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk

Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A slanted middle with hinged door that folds down into a writing desk work table supported by pull out beams that are concealed within the piece when not in use.

Category

Early 19th Century American Country Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather

Located in Centennial, CO

From top to bottom the desk has a storage drawer, a fold down desk surface with interior cubbies and drawers, and a lower storage portion covered by doors.

Category

Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

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Mahogany Folding Desk or Table
Mahogany Folding Desk or Table

Mahogany Folding Desk or Table

Unavailable

H 39 in W 34 in D 29.38 in

Mahogany Folding Desk or Table

Located in Houston, TX

Antique mahogany folding desk with usable table top when opened. One side has a mirror and sectioned storage, the other a few sections.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Folding Desk or Writing Table, circa 1900
Folding Desk or Writing Table, circa 1900

Folding Desk or Writing Table, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 21.63 in D 22 in

Folding Desk or Writing Table, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Continental mahogany folding desk with curved frame opens to reveal a fitted leather writing surface.

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

George II Bureau or Slant Front Desk
George II Bureau or Slant Front Desk

George II Bureau or Slant Front Desk

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 22 in

George II Bureau or Slant Front Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

In the bureau below the folding desk is a faux drawer with two pullout slats used to support the table top.

Category

Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Folding Leaf Desk
19th Century Folding Leaf Desk

19th Century Folding Leaf Desk

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 62.5 in D 27.75 in

19th Century Folding Leaf Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English mahogany writing table, with folding-leaf sides, and center drawer in apron. Trestle base with harp legs and turned center stretcher. Recently refinished French polish. 40...

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19th Century English Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Industrial Folding Table
Industrial Folding Table

Industrial Folding Table

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 71.5 in D 35.5 in

Industrial Folding Table

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Industrial folding table.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Folding Desk

19th Century Folding Writing Table, "Billet Doux"
19th Century Folding Writing Table, "Billet Doux"

19th Century Folding Writing Table, "Billet Doux"

Unavailable

H 45 in W 23 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Folding Writing Table, "Billet Doux"

Located in New Orleans, LA

A fine, mid-19th century folding writing table, known as a "billets doux" (love letters), the writing surface covered in its original leather, the desk interior with storage shelves.

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Folding Bookrest
19th Century Victorian Folding Bookrest

19th Century Victorian Folding Bookrest

Unavailable

H 7 in W 14 in D 6 in

19th Century Victorian Folding Bookrest

Located in Oakville, ON

Gorgeous selection of walnut veneers with lovely colour and brass mounts

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet
19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet

19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet

Unavailable

H 51.97 in W 12.21 in D 21.66 in

19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet

Located in Roubaix, FR

Rare French folding desk door secretaire cabinet with 5 large drawers and 2 small ones inside.

Category

1850s French Napoleon III Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Bronze

Bachelor Desk
Bachelor Desk

Bachelor Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 36 in D 20 in

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.

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Plantation Desk
Antique Plantation Desk

Antique Plantation Desk

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 33 in D 22.5 in

Antique Plantation Desk

Located in Cloverdale, IN

Uniques Sheraton styled plantation desk with folding top, when extended reveals a hideaway compartment for document storage.

Category

Late 18th Century American Sheraton Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Maple

Antique Italian Travel Desk
Antique Italian Travel Desk

Antique Italian Travel Desk

Unavailable

H 16 in W 18 in D 14 in

Antique Italian Travel Desk

Located in Newtown, CT

Beautiful polychromed Italian travel desk. Front folds down and rests on drawer. Paint is vibrant but there are some losses.

Category

18th Century Italian Queen Anne Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Console or Desk
19th Century French Console or Desk

19th Century French Console or Desk

Unavailable

H 41 in W 68.75 in D 19.75 in

19th Century French Console or Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 19th century French Parisienne Charles X console with a fold out desk, four interior drawers, two large exterior drawers and two exterior doors, circa 1825.

Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Metal

Unusual Satin Birch Davenport Desk, circa 1860
Unusual Satin Birch Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Unusual Satin Birch Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in

Unusual Satin Birch Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Located in Edinburgh, GB

There is a retracting brass clasp to hold the top in position, which folds away when the desk is not being used, and it retains its original lock and clasp.

Category

1860s Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Birch

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

Unavailable

H 31.7 in W 30.71 in D 18.31 in

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

Located in Skipton, GB

The clean dovetailed linings are also made from quarter sawn oak and the secretaire drawer pulls out to reveal two banks of drawers and a fold down writing surface. The desk is in or...

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire
1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire

1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire

Unavailable

H 47.64 in W 42.52 in D 20.08 in

1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire

Located in Senden, NRW

Offers storage space on a shelve behind the two doors of the lower commode part, as well as multiple drawers behind the foldable desk on the secretary top. Typical simple Biedermeier...

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1860s German Biedermeier Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Cherry

Flowerly marquetry secretaire
Flowerly marquetry secretaire

Flowerly marquetry secretaire

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 40.16 in D 21.26 in

Flowerly marquetry secretaire

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Antique Dutch desk, first half of the 18th century. Antique Dutch folding desk made of precious exotic woods, dating from the first half of the 18th century.

Category

1890s Dutch Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Art Deco Vanity Desk with Tri-Folding Mirrors, 1930s
Danish Art Deco Vanity Desk with Tri-Folding Mirrors, 1930s

Danish Art Deco Vanity Desk with Tri-Folding Mirrors, 1930s

Unavailable

H 61.82 in W 46.07 in D 16.93 in

Danish Art Deco Vanity Desk with Tri-Folding Mirrors, 1930s

Located in Vordingborg, DK

A Danish Art Deco vanity desk with tri-folding mirrors and two small cabinets.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Elm

English Antique Demilune Card Table Victorian Circular Mahogany Folding Console
English Antique Demilune Card Table Victorian Circular Mahogany Folding Console

English Antique Demilune Card Table Victorian Circular Mahogany Folding Console

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

Antique demilune card table Victorian circular mahogany folding console desk. England, circa 1860 The folding demilune top enclosed a baize lined interior and wooden dice holders.

Category

19th Century English Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century
Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century

Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century

By Jean-Baptiste Courte

Located in Basel, BS

The secretary has a white marble top, cut corners, bronze inlay and keyholes, a large drawer under the marble with simulated fluting by rosewood and violet marquetry. The writing des...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English Bachelor's Chest
English Bachelor's Chest

English Bachelor's Chest

Unavailable

H 48 in W 44 in D 21 in

English Bachelor's Chest

Located in New York, NY

We are proud to offer a fabulous chest in remarkable condition with beautiful fold out writing desk with tooled leather insert.

Category

19th Century English Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Brass

A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box
A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box

A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box

Unavailable

H 30 in W 14.25 in D 8.75 in

A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box

Located in Sharon, MA

The case is fashioned in the form of a slant front desk with a fold down writing surface supported by lopers above a single shaped drawer.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary
Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary

Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary

Unavailable

H 89.5 in W 47 in D 12 in

Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary

By J. & J.W. Meeks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The upper case retains the original glass doors, and the drawer pulls are original. The slanted top folds out to make a desk; however, there has been damage to the right hinge and i...

Category

19th Century American Antique Folding Desk

1970s Handcrafted Modernist Mahogany Folding Desk/Foyer Table Watts & Powell
1970s Handcrafted Modernist Mahogany Folding Desk/Foyer Table Watts & Powell

1970s Handcrafted Modernist Mahogany Folding Desk/Foyer Table Watts & Powell

By T. Powell

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning 1970s handcrafted modernist mahogany folding desk/foyer table designed and made by Simom Watts & David Powell, wonderful timeless design, all dovetailed joinery, can be used...

Category

1870s American Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk
Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk

Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of two-piece construction, the shallow upper section with a molded edge top having three shaped shelves, the lower section with a slant front folding desk over two doors, raised on b...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

By Black Forest

Located in Portland, OR

A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz Switzerland, circa 1890.

Category

1880s German Black Forest Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Desk Writing Table
Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Desk Writing Table

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 detail and carvings throughout. All hand carved and features a sliding writing servic...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Rococo Style Venetian Painted Folding Writing Desk
Italian Rococo Style Venetian Painted Folding Writing Desk

Italian Rococo Style Venetian Painted Folding Writing Desk

Located in Firenze, IT

This Louis XV style folding desk also called "bureau de pente" or ladies desk boasts a wonderful paintings throughout, the green lacquer surface is decorated with romantic scene de g...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folding Desk

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Folding Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique folding desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique folding desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique folding desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique folding desk, those designed in Industrial, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique folding desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Remington Rand, Shapland & Petter and T. Powell produced versions that are worth a look.

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