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Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

By Maurice Villency

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Teak Drop-Down Desk. A refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, this piece combines clean

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Rattan Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk – 1950s
Rattan Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk – 1950s

Rattan Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk – 1950s

Located in Roma, RM

Rattan Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk – 1950s Product Details Dimensions: 96 W x 208 H x 30 D cm

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
Mid Century Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

Mid Century Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

By Maurice Villency

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk. In good vintage condition. A few minor

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary with an upper section

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Drop Down Desk and Credenza for Winchendon
Paul McCobb Drop Down Desk and Credenza for Winchendon

Paul McCobb Drop Down Desk and Credenza for Winchendon

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Vintage Paul McCobb drop down desk unit with credenza on bench made by Winchendon in the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox

American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox

By Maddox Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Cherry, Brass Pulls Dimensions: 39.25”H x 36”W x 19.25”D Table Height 28"

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet

Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

By Coen de Vries, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk
English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk

English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A truly magnificent mahogany George II style bookcase fitted writing desk and a chest of drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Madison, WI

pieces: The two wall hanging pieces each add their own features-- One features a drop down desk, and the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet

Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet

By James Mont, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Located in Miami, FL

French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750

Located in Big Flats, NY

An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

Located in Miami, FL

, elegant shields / pulls with two drawers and drop-down desk revealing interior compartments and drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s
Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Maurice Villency

Located in Deland, FL

design. Featuring a cleverly designed drop-down desk top, three large storage drawers (one of which

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Danish Secretary's Desk
Danish Secretary's Desk

Danish Secretary's Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Vitze Secretary's Dresser. Teak wood with oil finish. Drop down desk with key. 3 spacious drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

Located in Leicester, GB

hidden study area as just fits a laptop. Measure 65 cm wide x 37 cm deep x 132.5 cm high. drop down

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase

By Poul Havgaard

Located in Newfoundland, PA

pieces. Top is shelves with a locked drop down desk on the right. Measures: Top is 50.75 in x 42.5 in x

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1840
Antique Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1840

Antique Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary with Blind Door Upper, Drop Down Desk and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinoiserie Ladies Writing Desk c. Early 20th Century
Antique Chinoiserie Ladies Writing Desk c. Early 20th Century

Antique Chinoiserie Ladies Writing Desk c. Early 20th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

depth and visual interest. The drop-down desk surface opens to reveal a gorgeous red-painted interior

Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Deland, FL

cleverly designed drop-down desk top, two large drawers (one of which includes functioning lock and key

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase W Desk attributed to Globe Wernicke
Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase W Desk attributed to Globe Wernicke

Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase W Desk attributed to Globe Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous simple and elegant 3 section leaded glass bookcase with a drop down desk and compartment

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Lead

19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint

19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint. Circa 1870. Behind the drop

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tessellated Black Marble Brass Inlay Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith
Tessellated Black Marble Brass Inlay Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith

Tessellated Black Marble Brass Inlay Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Houston, TX

features four main drawers with two pull out supports for the drop-down desk, 16 interior drawers, four

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Secretaires

Materials

Malachite, Brass

EARLY 19th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL CHERRY ROLLER DROP-DOWN TABLE
EARLY 19th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL CHERRY ROLLER DROP-DOWN TABLE

EARLY 19th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL CHERRY ROLLER DROP-DOWN TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant roller drop-down table in solid hand-carved cherry, embellished with a maple wood terrace

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary
19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary

19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary

Located in New Orleans, LA

could also easily be a statement piece in the living room! The drop down desk changes the depth to 32”.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Cupboards

Materials

Wood

1940s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet with Glass Doors
1940s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet with Glass Doors

1940s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet with Glass Doors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. This piece, similar to a barristers bookcase features sliding glass doors, a drop down desk or bar

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Oak

Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau

Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau

Located in Leicester, GB

, three clean drawers with white carcasses and a simple drop down desk with key. The desk has multiple

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s
LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s

LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Weehawken, NJ

....a drop down desk / cubby storage, shelving storage both above and below plus three deep and spacious

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

shelves, below the base has a drop down desk surface and two doors open to one shelf . The curvaceous

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Unusual  Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet  by Premier Cabinet Co.
Unusual  Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet  by Premier Cabinet Co.

Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

drawers a-top drop down desk with compartments, over,, (bottom) retains 6 additional drawers and drop down

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary

Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

traditional slant-front drop down desk surface that when closed, exhibits extraordinary artistry carved

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith

Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith

Located in Casteren, NL

4 drawers with solid brass drawer pulls. The drop-down desk platform is supported by two support

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Greek Revival Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Studio BBPR Wall Unit in Olive Green and Black 1960
Studio BBPR Wall Unit in Olive Green and Black 1960

Studio BBPR Wall Unit in Olive Green and Black 1960

By Giorgio Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Chicago, IL

industrial design at its finest, featuring five sections that incorporate 12 shelves, a versatile drop-down

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal

18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

Height 90.25 in. Clearance under the drop down desk: 29.75 in., when desk is open depth is 33.75 in.

Category

Antique 18th Century British William and Mary Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

reveal the natural pine below. The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central cubbie and the drop

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Classically styled three section teak storage cabinet with drop-down bar or desk and thin chrome handles. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847

Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847

Located in Round Top, TX

around the top. The interior desk is painted green and holds 20 drawers with central cubbie and the drop

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets
Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets

Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets

Located in Milano, IT

wonders hidden within. The finest detail is the pull-out drop-down desk, equipped with a green leather

Category

Antique 1810s Italian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800
Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800

Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

's. The dramatic serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a romantic touch

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (A pair available; the other a drop-down desk or secretary). The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary

Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

original mirrors to the front. The drop down desk front opens to reveal 8 drawers and 4 cubbies with a

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Dallas, TX

addition to 2 contemporary replacement brass hinges to the drop down desk front, as the original hinges

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...

Materials

Brass

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011

By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Turin, Turin

with a drop-down writing desk, drawers, and various compartments. It also features an internal light

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop

Category

20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970

$1,595Sale Price / item|44% Off

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Mid-century Danish Teak desk with drop down door that reveals a large work area and three

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment
Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment

Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment

Located in Atlanta, GA

writing desk features a slant-leaf front with elegant plaque shaped carved panel, when dropped down into a

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Blond and Black Metal Shelf Cabinet
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Blond and Black Metal Shelf Cabinet

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Blond and Black Metal Shelf Cabinet

Located in Troy, MI

. Black metal frame supports corner shelves on the sides and a center cabinet/writing desk with drop down

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet By Brouer Møbelfabrik
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet By Brouer Møbelfabrik

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet By Brouer Møbelfabrik

By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, feature recessed open adjustable shelving and a lockable, drop-down, writing desk or bar serving surface

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

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Drop Down Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drop down desk you’re looking for. Each drop down desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. If you’re shopping for a drop down desk, we have 482 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drop down desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A drop down desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drop down desk over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, UMS Pastoe and Cees Braakman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drop Down Desk?

A drop down desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $106,893.

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 Drop Down Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A drop necklace is sometimes called a lavaliere. This style of necklace features a second chain that hangs down from its center. On some pieces, the hanging chain holds a pendant or features decorative embellishments like beads. Shop a variety of lavaliere necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist top is a garment worn on the top half of the body. It features a waist seam positioned below the natural waist area and creates the illusion that the wearer has a longer torso. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and designer tops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Yves portion of Yves Saint Laurent was dropped in 2012, when Hedi Slimane took over as creative director of the fashion house. Slimane wanted to transition the brand into a more youthful image, and rebranded it as Saint Laurent Paris. Shop an array of vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent Paris apparel and accessories from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings 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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist dress is also called a flapper dress. It is characterized by a low waistband, which falls at the hips, and gives the illusion of lengthening the body. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer flapper dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
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    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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
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    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.
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    Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
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    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.

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