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Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk
Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk

$4,421

H 27.96 in W 65.36 in D 23.63 in

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s. This is

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk

$1,850

H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 42 in

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk. Featuring a straight line drop

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk

$2,100

H 29.5 in W 29 in D 21.75 in

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized and brass inlay drop-leaf desk, expressing touches

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Located in Savannah, GA

A Hans Wegner drop leaf desk or table, model AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955. The top with custom

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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg
Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg

Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A really special drop-leaf desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobler, Denmark. This example

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Ingenius Design with Sliding Drawer Box
Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Ingenius Design with Sliding Drawer Box

Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Ingenius Design with Sliding Drawer Box

By Arne Vodder

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk, attributed to Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has an

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

Materials

Teak, Wood

Solid Oregon Pine Drop Leaf Desk / Dining Table, Journeyman piece Denmark 1960s
Solid Oregon Pine Drop Leaf Desk / Dining Table, Journeyman piece Denmark 1960s

Solid Oregon Pine Drop Leaf Desk / Dining Table, Journeyman piece Denmark 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Ystad, SE

Drop-Leaf Desk / Dining Table in the Manner of Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner. Denmark, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Danish Modernist drop-leaf table/desk by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder

$3,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 47.25 in D 23.75 in

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Baltimore, MD

leaf desk by Arne Vodder (1926-2009) designed for Sibast Mobler in Denmark, features a drop leaf frame

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and rare drop leaf desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Tawi Walnut & Steel. USA

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy

Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy

$3,210Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in

Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient flap, desk in solid walnut, with hand-carved legs and cross base, built, inlaid and briar

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Antique 18th Century Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Drop Leaf Extending Desk

Drop Leaf Extending Desk

$1,800

H 28 in W 46 in D 23 in

Drop Leaf Extending Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Teak mid-century desk with extra leaf that lifts and slides to extend the desk to 5.5 feet wide

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

Materials

Teak

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

$3,500Sale Price|27% Off

H 29.5 in W 40 in D 26.5 in

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Startlingly beautiful bird’s-eye maple drop-leaf writing desk having gorgeous satinwood and ebony

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Vintage 1980s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Vintage Broyhill Gallery Collections Mahogany Drop Leaf 2 Drawer Writing Desk
Vintage Broyhill Gallery Collections Mahogany Drop Leaf 2 Drawer Writing Desk

Vintage Broyhill Gallery Collections Mahogany Drop Leaf 2 Drawer Writing Desk

By Broyhill

Located in Pasadena, TX

a drop leaf top. The piece is made of mahogany. Leaves let out to 54".

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Bauhaus Children’s Desk with Drop Leaf in Walnut and Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Children’s Desk with Drop Leaf in Walnut and Chrome

1930s Bauhaus Children’s Desk with Drop Leaf in Walnut and Chrome

Located in Praha, CZ

functional clarity and minimalist aesthetics of early modernist furniture. The integrated drop-leaf extension

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table By Baker

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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!

Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!

By Harvey Probber, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!

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

Materials

Rosewood

Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf

Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf

Located in Van Nuys, CA

An exquisite Danish teak desk boasts a drop-leaf extension and a sliding drawer cabinet, showcasing

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

Materials

Teak

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck

By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair

Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair

By Augusto Savini, Pozzi

Located in Chicago, IL

Uncommon desk form to come across. Original ivory white lacquer over wood with leather insets

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

Materials

Leather

Mid Century English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table Secretary
Mid Century English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table Secretary

Mid Century English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table Secretary

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Mid Size English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table or Writing Desk. Single item

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

Materials

Mahogany

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table
Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table. Hand Forged Iron

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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table
Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa

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Vintage 1940s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk
1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk

1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk

$2,800

H 30 in W 62 in D 34.25 in

1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian drop leaf dining table or desk, Italy, circa 1970s. Interesting drop leaf joinery on either

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk

George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller Measures: 40" depth 29.75" height. 64.75" long unfolded 41.5" half folded 18.5" folded.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

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Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder
Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder

Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 47 in D 27 in

Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Diego, CA

Danish Modern teak desk by Arne Vodder. Has a drop-leaf and finished back with storage. The three

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk Designed by Aksel Boll Jensen
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk Designed by Aksel Boll Jensen

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk Designed by Aksel Boll Jensen

By Aksel Boll Jensen

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modern desk by Aksel Boll Jensen. Rich teak. Drop-leaf provides superior versatility and

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

Materials

Teak

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table
Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

You can use this gorgeous piece as either a small drop-leaf desk or a stunning sofa table. It’s

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk
Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk

Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 55 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Oakland, CA

drop leaf desk or table designed by the Danish furniture master, Hans J. Wegner. This is one of the

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

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner ET 305 Drop Leaf Oak Desk
Hans Wegner ET 305 Drop Leaf Oak Desk

Hans Wegner ET 305 Drop Leaf Oak Desk

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner ET 305 Drop Leaf Oak Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Warsaw, PL

Designed in 1955 by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Andreas Tuck, this solid oak desk has two side

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century
English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century

English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive and rare drop-leaf walnut veneered writing desk. The rectangular rosewood

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table
English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table

English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table

Unavailable

H 27.63 in W 34.38 in D 27.63 in

English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table

Located in Fulton, CA

A period English Regency drop-leaf writing table, desk or sofa table, circa 1790-1820. Some older

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Drop-Leaf teak Office Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teak 1950
Danish Drop-Leaf teak Office Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teak 1950

Danish Drop-Leaf teak Office Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teak 1950

By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

including original keys. Desk features two 38 cm drop-leaf; table measures 140 cm and 216 cm when fully

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Børge Mogensen Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table, 1958
Børge Mogensen Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table, 1958

Børge Mogensen Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table, 1958

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 50.79 in D 36.62 in

Børge Mogensen Mahogany Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table, 1958

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Vejle, DK

Drop-leaf table model BM 71 library table, Danish design by Børge Mogensen from Fredericia

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

Materials

Mahogany

Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table or Desk in Teak and Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table or Desk in Teak and Brass, Denmark, 1960s

Peter Hvidt Drop-Leaf Dining Table or Desk in Teak and Brass, Denmark, 1960s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in Maastricht, NL

An oval, drop-leaf teak desk or dining table with brass elements is designed by Peter Hvidt and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Drop Leaf Desk by George Nelson
Drop Leaf Desk by George Nelson

Drop Leaf Desk by George Nelson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Drop leaf desk with three drawers and ball pulls. Design by George Nelson made by Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage French Louis XV Style Drop-Leaf Desk
Vintage French Louis XV Style Drop-Leaf Desk

Vintage French Louis XV Style Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 38.25 in W 36 in D 18 in

Vintage French Louis XV Style Drop-Leaf Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage French Louis XV style drop-leaf desk.

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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Double Drop Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley
Double Drop Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley

Double Drop Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley

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H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in

Double Drop Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fine, architectural and uncommon double drop-leaf desk, the figured walnut top hovering above two

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

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Teak Drop Leaf Desk
Hans Wegner Teak Drop Leaf Desk

Hans Wegner Teak Drop Leaf Desk

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H 29 in W 55 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner Teak Drop Leaf Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Redding, CT

Danish designer Hans Wegners famous Teak Drop Leaf Desk, otherwise known as the AT-305

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Drop-Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Drop-Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Drop-Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Drop-Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar model No.5265.

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bertil Fridhagen Drop-Leaf Desk Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
Bertil Fridhagen Drop-Leaf Desk Produced by Bodafors in Sweden

Bertil Fridhagen Drop-Leaf Desk Produced by Bodafors in Sweden

By Bertil Fridhagen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare drop-leaf desk designed by Bertil Fridhagen. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

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H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 29.93 in

Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Drop-leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Model: AT-305, teak. Nice refinished condition.

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Sycamore Drop Leaf Desk
Vintage Swedish Sycamore Drop Leaf Desk

Vintage Swedish Sycamore Drop Leaf Desk

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H 29.93 in W 83.86 in D 33.47 in

Vintage Swedish Sycamore Drop Leaf Desk

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made vintage Swedish sycamore drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s. This

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Desk, Table
19th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Desk, Table

19th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Desk, Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English mahogany drop leaf desk, table is perfect as a writing desk, a sofa table, an

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Antique 1870s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Desk By Anton Lucas
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Desk By Anton Lucas

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Desk By Anton Lucas

By Anton Lucas

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Dutch oak Art Deco Haagse School drop leaf desk by Anton Lucas. Solid ebony macassar knobs. In

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Oval Drop-Leaf Desk
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Oval Drop-Leaf Desk

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Oval Drop-Leaf Desk

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

A superb drop-leaf desk by the American designer Gilbert Rohde, circa 1930s-1940s. The desk is

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s

Drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s

By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s. This architectural

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Desk by Richard Hornby for Fyne Layd Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Desk by Richard Hornby for Fyne Layd Furniture

Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Desk by Richard Hornby for Fyne Layd Furniture

By Richard Hornby, Fyne Ladye

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern drop leaf desk. Design by Richard Hornby for Fyne Layde Furniture

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

Materials

Teak

Rare Drop Leaf Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
Rare Drop Leaf Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s

Rare Drop Leaf Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s. This architectural

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Regency Style Faux Bamboo Drop Leaf Desk or Dining Table
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Drop Leaf Desk or Dining Table

Regency Style Faux Bamboo Drop Leaf Desk or Dining Table

By Duncan Phyfe, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

1930s Regency style drop leaf table. We love the unusual design & adjustable size having two

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Vintage 1930s American Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Borge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk by Soborg, Denmark 1950
Borge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk by Soborg, Denmark 1950

Borge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk by Soborg, Denmark 1950

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950. This amazing desk

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Desk by Søborg, Denmark, 1950
Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Desk by Søborg, Denmark, 1950

Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Desk by Søborg, Denmark, 1950

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H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in L 28.35 in

Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Desk by Søborg, Denmark, 1950

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic drop-leaf desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950. This amazing desk

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk
Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk

Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk

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H 28.5 in W 46.5 in D 23.75 in

Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Vodder mid century danish teak drop leaf desk This desk measures: 46.5 wide x 23.75 deep x

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk by Borge Mogensen
Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk by Borge Mogensen

Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk by Borge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish teak drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen, dating from

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

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Desk
Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Desk

Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 29 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in

Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

recessed pulls in matching teakwood. The work space has a dropped leaf on the right side. The whole top

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk
Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk

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H 29 in W 48 in D 25 in

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern teak desk with a drop leaf to extend the working area to over five feet. Carved

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

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak and Beech Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950s
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak and Beech Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950s

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak and Beech Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish modern Børge Mogensen teak and beech drop-leaf desk, 1950s A rare and stunning vintage

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

Materials

Beech, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Mahogany and Rosewood Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Mahogany and Rosewood Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Mahogany and Rosewood Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop-leaf desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The desk

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

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 29 in W 59 in D 23.5 in

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

leaf for a compact 40" desk. The drawer stack slides from side to side to accommodate both left-handed

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk, 1960s
Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk, 1960s

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk, 1960s

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H 30 in W 48 in D 26 in

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk, 1960s

Located in London, GB

throughout. The drop down leaf lifts up and can be slid across to increase the work space. The two-drawer

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

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Wood

Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel
Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel

Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel

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H 30 in W 41 in D 22 in

Edward Wormley Drop Leaf Desk For Drexel

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century modern writing desk by Edward Wormley with functioning drop leaf extension. Made for

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

Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner
Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner

Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner

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H 28.5 in W 53.5 in D 30 in

Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A three drawer teak drop-leaf top desk with oak frame. 4'7" closed - 7.7 open. Design by Hans J

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Leaf Desk
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Leaf Desk

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Leaf Desk

By American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice low profile Danish modern desk with 1 drop leaf measuring 14" long.

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

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Walnut

Danish Arne Vodder Designed Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
Danish Arne Vodder Designed Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

Danish Arne Vodder Designed Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

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H 29.75 in W 46 in D 23.5 in

Danish Arne Vodder Designed Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Nice 1960s desk attributed to Arner Vodder. This desk has a drop leaf top when opened goes from 46

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

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Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Back
Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Back

Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Back

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very unusual Danish modern desk with a drop-leaf extension on the side. When extended, the entirety

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Mid-Century Modern Crescent Shape Drop-Leaf Desk

Mid-Century Modern Crescent Shape Drop-Leaf Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

drawers and a 20 x 20 inch drop leaf to extend for more surface. The overall surface width of the desk is

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

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Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Bookshelf Back
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Bookshelf Back

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Bookshelf Back

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern, teak desk with drop leaf extension is finished in the back with a display bookshelf

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak

By Arne Vodder, Hulmefa

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Scandinavian Minimalist teak desk produced by Hulmefa and often attributed to Arne Vodder. Unique

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen 1957 Beech and Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen 1957 Beech and Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen 1957 Beech and Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A superb vintage Danish Børge Mogensen extending drop-leaf desk in bent beechwood and teak with

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Beech, Teak

Danish Drop Leaf Desk in Rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Danish Drop Leaf Desk in Rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast

Danish Drop Leaf Desk in Rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast

By Sibast, Arne Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

desk had one owner. The rosewood is rich and dark, and the wear is very minor. The desk features a drop

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

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Wood, Rosewood, Oak

Danish Drop Leaf Desk with Sliding Cabinet by Svend and Madsen
Danish Drop Leaf Desk with Sliding Cabinet by Svend and Madsen

Danish Drop Leaf Desk with Sliding Cabinet by Svend and Madsen

Located in Stratford, CT

This beautiful desk little desk, made teak, is by appearance a fine example of Danish minimalism

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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

20th Century Arts and Crafts or Mission Style Oak Drop Leaf Desk
20th Century Arts and Crafts or Mission Style Oak Drop Leaf Desk

20th Century Arts and Crafts or Mission Style Oak Drop Leaf Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th century oak arts and crafts Mission style desk with foldable writing surface. The desk

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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

George Nelson Desk
George Nelson Desk

George Nelson Desk

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H 29 in W 40 in D 24 in

George Nelson Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson for Herman Miller walnut drop leaf desk, completely restored.

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

See Mar of California Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
See Mar of California Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

See Mar of California Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

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H 29 in W 50.5 in D 22.5 in

See Mar of California Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark Warm Brown drop-leaf mahogany desk by Ray See. Custom made. 3 drawers with tongue and grove..

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Vintage 1950s American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Desk
Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Desk

Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Desk

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H 29.75 in W 48 in L 29.75 in

Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern drop leaf desk in teak by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s. This versatile piece

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Desk with Sliding Drawers, C.1960
Mid-Century Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Desk with Sliding Drawers, C.1960

Mid-Century Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Desk with Sliding Drawers, C.1960

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Francisco, CA

Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk. Beautiful teak desk with three stacked drawers that slide from left to

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

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Teak

Midcentury Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Extendable Desk, circa 1960
Midcentury Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Extendable Desk, circa 1960

Midcentury Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Extendable Desk, circa 1960

By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Danish Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk with unique curved edges. Three stacked drawers with wooden pulls

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

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Brass

Steel Frame Utility Table by Edward Wormley
Steel Frame Utility Table by Edward Wormley

Steel Frame Utility Table by Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An ebonized mahogany drop-leaf desk return with one filing compartment and open space on the

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel
Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

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H 29.25 in W 54.5 in D 26.5 in

Mid Century Desk / Drexel Parallel

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Mid Century Walnut drop leaf desk with center pencil drawer,three smaller drawers and a file. It

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany Drop Leaf Demilune Desk
Mahogany Drop Leaf Demilune Desk

Mahogany Drop Leaf Demilune Desk

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H 29.25 in W 76 in D 37.25 in

Mahogany Drop Leaf Demilune Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century American mahogany demilune shaped desk or writing table with drop-leaf extensions

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20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Table Desk AT305
Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Table Desk AT305

Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Table Desk AT305

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H 28.75 in W 55 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Table Desk AT305

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

A teak drop-leaf table or desk AT305 designed by Hans Wegner. Measure: 91" fully extended.

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Swedish Style Painted Drop Leaf Secretary or Desk

Swedish Style Painted Drop Leaf Secretary or Desk

Located in New York, NY

Antique painted, drop leaf petite secretary or desk with just the perfect patina. Cabriole legs

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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Drop Leaf Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of drop leaf desks available for sale. Each of these unique drop leaf desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Drop leaf desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of drop leaf desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian drop leaf desks are of considerable interest. Large drop leaf desks can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller drop leaf desks available at 1stDibs — each spanning 21 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made drop leaf desks over the years, but those made by Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Drop Leaf Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,850, while they’re typically $736 on the low end and $36,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks And Writing Tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Drop Leaf Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old your drop leaf table is, first see if it bears a maker's mark. Looking up this marking using trusted online resources can enable you to identify the maker. From there, you can conduct further research to determine when it was in business and crafting tables like yours. For unmarked tables, it is generally necessary to become familiar with the various styles of drop leaf tables, such as the 17th-century Gateleg table, recognizable by the stretchers that connect its legs, and the 18th-century Pembroke table, which typically has two drawers. However, contemporary reproductions of these types of tables exist, making it difficult to date pieces without training and experience. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of drop leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.