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Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
drop-down desk with cabinet, and removable steel dividers on the bottom shelf. Feet are adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 81 in W 41.5 in D 15 in
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
Antique French Empire Mahogany Secretary Drop Down Desk Abattant
Located in West Hartford, CT
patterns, created by the rich mahogany grain, and a drop down with black leather writing surface. It
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Secretaires
Materials
Granite
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
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
H 39 in W 36 in D 17 in
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
are missing but nothing that detracts from the overall look and fell of the piece.
The drop down desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 58.67 in W 42.52 in D 28.35 in
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
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
Category
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks
Materials
Metal
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
Category
Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks
Materials
Metal
Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
By Walter Gropius
Located in Brussels, BE
metal. Very original and rare drop-down desk-cabinet.
Modernism in Britain.
Designer: Unknown.
Brand
Category
Vintage 1930s English Bauhaus Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak secretary desk / cabinet, made in Sweden circa 1970s. Unusual finger joints at top edges. Drop
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
drawer below the drop down desk.
The Rococo period followed the Baroque period and is often described
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
Stickley Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Portland, OR
and a variety of small sized drawers behind the drop down desk. The top showcases glass front doors
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gothic looking carved drop down desk that is drop dead gorgeous.
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Tables
Materials
Walnut
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
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
Wenge Wood Bookcase/Secretary by Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
combination of a dresser, drop down desk and bookshelf, all in one! Robust, sleek chest of drawers with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Wenge
DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Mediterranean Style Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Lower is slant front, has drop down desk surface with pull out supports, dual doors revealing one
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Secretaires
Materials
Oak
18th C. Italian Butler's Desk Nicely Raised on Turned Leg Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers flanking a central, open cubbie. Beneath the drop-down desk, the secondary pair of "drawers" are
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
A stunning French solid walnut commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
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
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet with Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish modern bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Open bookcase and drop down desk with fitted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
secretary desk has three drawers and a drop down desk. The top portion of this secretary desk can hold
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 91 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase & Desk c1920
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
pullout glass doors and one with drop-down desk, maker label as photographed. c1920
Measures - 71.25"h x
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 71.25 in W 34.5 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk.
This desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase/Cabinet by Kai Winding
By Kai Winding
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
open shelving, lower cabinetry and a drop down desk with fitted interior.
Please inquire for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Dark Mahogany Desk/Liquor Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
secretary desk. Covered in dark mahogany veneer with brass hardware, this cabinet features a drop down desk
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
H 59.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
French Secretary by Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W35.5 D17.5 H49.5 KC25
Vintage 1980s drop down desk in a dark walnut finish. Item features brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase/Cabinet by Kai Winding
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
open shelving, a drop down desk with fitted interior and lower storage with exterior doors. Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome & Cane Modular Secretary by Founders 20thC
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
with walnut modular units including caned double door cabinets and drop down desk, maker mark on drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Chrome
H 82.5 in W 32.5 in D 16.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five Stack Barrister Secretary & Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
mahogany construction with central secretary case having drop down desk, flanking bookcases having pull out
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 59.5 in W 34 in D 14 in
Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized, Gilt, & Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
gilt decoration and with storage drawers and pigeon holes over drop down desk; lower case with two
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior writing surface and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
three stacks; tow having pull-out glass doors and the third with a drop down desk opening to
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 55 in W 32 in D 10 in
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome, impressive carved mahogany desk with gem-cut decorations and fitted bird's-eye maple
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Marcos, CA
imported from Europe to California before its restoration, features on its upper part a drop down desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 42 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in
Danish Oak Bookcase Cabinet by Kai Winding
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
combines open shelving, exterior drawers, cabinetry and a drop down desk with a fitted interior! Anything
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
This beautiful
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 42 in D 20 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany & Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase Secretary
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
pullout leaded glass doors, single stack having drop down desk with carved foliate element, single stack
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 59.5 in W 34 in D 14.25 in
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
Antique English Mahogany Bureau, 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
good condition, with 4 drawers and a drop down desk, all moving as they should.
The cabinet does show
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian Figural Mahogany Secretary Credenza, Carved in Relief, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
doors with figural carving in relief depicting soldiers or knights over lower drop down desk raised on
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
H 59 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955
Hans
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
and pulls
•9 total drawers
•one open storage compartment with adjustable shelf
• drop-down desk has a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts &Crafts Five-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
doors and a single stack having a drop down desk opening to reveal storage compartments; base with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Russian Empire Commode Secretary
Located in Newport Beach, CA
conceals the drop-down desk featuring 6 drawers and a lapis lazuli, marble and brass plaque depicting a
Category
Antique 1850s European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
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
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable drawers of dovetail construction. Drop down desk surface reveals eight drawers, six cubbies and
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Located in Leicester, GB
drawers with white carcasses and a simple drop down desk with key. The desk has multiple compartments
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Poul Nørreklit Wall Unit in Plexiglass / Lucite and Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
By George Peterson, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Buffalo, NY
functional storage system consisting of drop down desk, five shelves, cube with 3 drawers, single drawer unit
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Glamour Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
design creates a place for everything and somewhere to keep everything in its place. Use it as a desk or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
H.E. SHAW Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Georgian Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
shelves. Lower desk area has two large drawers of dovetail construction. Slant front lockable drop down
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
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- What is a drop earring called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A 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.
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