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Danish Drop Front Desk

Midcentury Danish Modern Drop Front Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern desk from Denmark, circa 1960s. It features all teak wood construction with drop
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Empire drop front desk, Copenhagen 1810-20. This unique Danish secretary desk is embellished with
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Antique 1810s Danish Empire Secretaires

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Mahogany

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
H 68.9 in W 45.28 in D 23.82 in
Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Tørring Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen, HNJ Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: HNJ Møbel / Tørring Møbelfabrik Era
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By Harvey Probber, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Aluminum

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Midcentury Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Detroit, MI
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Secretary Cabinet with Drop Front Desk by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler
By Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Danish teak desk with drop-down desk and storage cabinet above. There are two open
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century drop front teak secretary desk designed in the 1960s. The desk offers lots of storage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Rio Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabri
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Model 68 drop front secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960s. With
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Arne Vodder Style Teak Drop-Front Desk, Made In Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century "Arne Vodder" Style Teak Made In Denmark Drop-Front Desk, The desk is very space
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak, Wood

Danish Teak Drop Front Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dyrlund Teak Drop Front Desk with 3 pull out lower drawers. Very clean condition. Key acts as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Teak Drop Front Desk by Dyrlund
Danish Teak Drop Front Desk by Dyrlund
H 43.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.5 in
Rosewood Drop Front Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted Danish rosewood drop front desk. The bottom drawer pulls out to support the
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Vintage 1960s Desks

Rosewood Drop Front Desk
Rosewood Drop Front Desk
H 49.5 in W 39.25 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bar Bookcase
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish teak drop front secretary desk bar bookcase Bookcase measures: 39.5 wide x
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern secretary desk featuring three drawers with sculpted handles, drop front and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Secretary
Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Secretary
H 44.5 in W 33.5 in D 17 in
Teak Drop Front Desk by Borge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
A very practical teak dresser with integrated drop front desk. Designed by Borge Mogensen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful drop front teak desk/bureau with drawers, cubbies and secret latches.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

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Teak

Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 48 in W 41 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk or Vanity, 1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
desk or vanity from Denmark. Front drops down to serve as a nicely-sized work surface. Upper section
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Danish Teak Drop Front Desk Peter Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielson John Stuart Modern
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak drop front desk. Peter Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielson John Stuart
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20th Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase With Drop Front Desk by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Trenton, NJ
with drop-front desk, a dual-function marvel that brings the elegance of Danish design to your home
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Bar Desk
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 mid century Danish teak drop front secretary bar desk Desk measures
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers •three upper drawers in dovetailed solid rosewood •front panel flips down to become a desk surface
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Drop Front Teak Desk for John Stuart
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard- Nielsen teak drop front desk with three drawers for John Stuart
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Danish Baroque Drop Front Bureau Secretary, circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
style of desk. In the inside center is one small cabinet door, which opens to reveal a small storage
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Desks

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Pine

Peter Hvidt for John Stuart Teak Drop Front Desk or Vanity
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt for John Stuart solid teak drop front desk or vanity with three storage drawers. Model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Drop-Front Secretary
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
easy to mass-produce and economic to transport. This drop-front secretary, with three smaller drawers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
As functional as it is aesthetically stunning this Danish drop-down front desk model 37 by Arne
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique Danish Country Pine Bureau / Drop Front Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine drop front secretary is charming in every way, with a soft, satin wax finish that
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Country Secretaires

1960s Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund, Børge Mogensen
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Late 1960s Dyrlund Danish teak drop front secretary with three bottom drawers. With
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Drop-Front Secretary Desk & Wall Shelf by Ditzel
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century Danish modern cherry wood secretary desk with wall shelf
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Wood, Cherry

Unique Miniature Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mixed teak, mahogany, and oak drop front secretary features classic Danish design. Unique
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

Walnut Mid Century Modern Drop Down Desk Secretary
By Harvey Probber, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square and straigh lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk with large Art
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful teak drop desk makes a great addition to any home or office looking to maximize both
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Desk
Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Desk
H 47 in W 38 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk features a drop front writing surface and two wide
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Drop Front Writing Desk
Danish Modern Drop Front Writing Desk
H 43 in W 37.25 in D 16.5 in
Rosewood Vi-Ma Mobler Drop Front Danish Modern Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Sleek sophisticated architectural design fall front desk by Danish maker Vi- Ma Mobler. The desk
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Bernhard Pedersen and Son Mid Century Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhard Pedersen and Son mid century rosewood drop front secretary desk The desk measures: 35.5
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Wonderful Danish Teak Drop Front Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 1960s Danish teak desk with a drop down front. Inside there is two drawers accompanied by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Wonderful Danish Teak Drop Front Desk
Wonderful Danish Teak Drop Front Desk
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Danish Modern Bow Edge Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Danish modern secretary desk in teak was manufactured in the 1960s. With its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern secretary features a drop front desk that hides a compartment with a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Danish modern secretary desk in teak was designed by Børge Mogensen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Bow Front Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Danish modern secretary desk in teak was manufactured in the 1960s. With its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Danish Modern Bow Front Teak Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Bow Front Teak Secretary Desk
H 42.5 in W 36.5 in D 16.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simple and efficient design secretary desk with drop front desk, two pull-out paper trays and five
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Børge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler Era: 1950s Materials: teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Børge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler Era: 1950s Materials
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Walnut

Ib Kofod Larson Teak Secretary Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Danish teak design with a drop front desk, many drawers, sliding doors, and multiple
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Abalone

Ib Kofod Larson Teak Secretary Desk
Ib Kofod Larson Teak Secretary Desk
H 47.75 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
Danish Drop Front Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish drop front desk with three drawers. Beautifully crafted. Chair not included and sold
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Danish Drop Front Desk
Danish Drop Front Desk
H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
20th Century Danish Oak Slant Front Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early 20th century Danish oak slant, drop front desk, the raised panel fall front enclosing fitted
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Early 20th Century Danish Desks

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Brass

20th Century Danish Oak Slant Front Desk
20th Century Danish Oak Slant Front Desk
H 41 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
1950 Super Exotic Rosewood Drop-Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish made. Beautiful grain with warm orange-brown tones. 3 small pull out drawers on top with 4
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Wood

1950 Super Exotic Rosewood Drop-Front Desk
1950 Super Exotic Rosewood Drop-Front Desk
H 42 in W 33.25 in D 17.5 in
Secretary on Top of Dresser with Drop Front Desk by Hans J Wegner Oak and Teak
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Helsingborg, SE
A beautiful Danish oak and teak secretary with drop-down desk and shelves above. There are two open
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak, Teak

Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Danish rosewood corner cabinet has a drop front desk with key. Glass-front display and lower
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Vintage 1970s Danish Corner Cupboards

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Rosewood

Danish Teak Drop Front Chest/Desk by Borge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
including teak handles, three drawers, the top one with a drop front and interior fitted with cubbys and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Danish Modern Torring Mobelfabrik Rosewood Drop Front Desk or Secretary
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This beautiful secretary fold down desk measures in at 35” W x 17” D Closed / 27” D Open x 42.5” H
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Borge Mogensen Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Drop front secretary desk designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by FDB out of Denmark in the mid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Secretaires

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Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful rosewood fall front desk with three drawers below designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

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Rosewood

Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Long Beach, CA
A simple and classic drop front Danish secretary desk. Two large drawers on the lower portion offer
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Mid-20th Century Secretaires

Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Danish Teak Secretary Desk
H 43 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Danish Teak Secretaire Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in New London, CT
Danish drop front desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Classic Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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Danish Drop Front Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish drop front desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Danish drop front desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Danish drop front desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish drop front desk, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Danish drop front desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Arne Wahl Iversen and Peter Hvidt are consistently popular.

How Much is a Danish Drop Front Desk?

Prices for a Danish drop front desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $5,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,650.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Danish Drop Front 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.

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