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
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Brass
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
Brass
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
(Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary with an upper section comprising four interior drawers, 2 on either side with brass knob pulls, a shelf above ...
Brass
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.
Maple
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"
Brass
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
Mahogany
Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unit features a metal drop down desk cabinet with olive green door, grey light fixture, red shelf and three mini enameled metal shelves in gray, black and red.
Metal
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. The upper section having numerous folio/file drawers and compartments, a leather lin...
Mahogany
$5,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
They can be pushed together to form one long piece, or be placed anywhere in a space separately. 2 wall hanging pieces: The two wall hanging pieces each add their own features-- ...
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 large Art Deco style Pulls and storage cabinet on the bottom.
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Called secretaire en abbatant by the French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the classic leather writing mat in glorious re...
Walnut
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
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 drawers, circa 1750 Measures - 29.25" x 26" x 16.25".
Wood
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Diminuative Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany & Inlay Secretary c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Offering a diminuative antique Federal Hepplewhite secretary with mahogany construction, inlay, upper bookcase over drop-down desk over chest of drawers, c1830 Measures - 62" x 37" ...
Mahogany
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Spider legs, elegant shields / pulls with two drawers and drop-down desk revealing interior compartments and drawers.
Walnut
Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Maurice Villency
Located in Deland, FL
Featuring a cleverly designed drop-down desk top, three large storage drawers (one of which includes functioning lock and key) and four smaller drawers in the upper portion for easy ...
Walnut
$4,500
Danish Secretary's Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Teak wood with oil finish. Drop down desk with key. 3 spacious drawers.
Teak
$1,205Sale Price|20% Off
English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Measure 65 cm wide x 37 cm deep x 132.5 cm high. drop down desk sits at 76 cm high. Lovely original condition for age.
Oak
Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meticulously constructed with a rich, deep grain, the desk features a drop-down writing surface that reveals a functional interior organized with traditional pigeonholes and small dr...
Brass
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Top is shelves with a locked drop down desk on the right. Measures: Top is 50.75 in x 42.5 in x 12 in deep (the top sits back), desk is 18.25 in x 12 in deep.
Wood
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
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 Graduated Drawers C1840 Measures - 69 3/4" x 40 1/2" x 23 3/8"
Mahogany
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
Featuring a cleverly designed drop-down desk top, two large drawers (one of which includes functioning lock and key) and multiple cubbies and smaller drawers in the upper portion for...
Wood, Teak, Paint
18th C. Italian Butler's Desk with Unique "Fall Front" Top / Faux Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beneath the drop-down desk, the secondary pair of "drawers" are doors, which each open front the center outward, to reveal nice, deep storage within.
Wood
Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase W Desk attrib 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 drawers. Total of 6 sections all in oak which includes a top & bottom 3 leaded g...
Brass, Lead
$4,425Sale Price|25% Off
19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
Circa 1870. Behind the drop-down desk there are three graduated drawers on either side of a center pigeon hole with a long drawer above.
Wood, Paint
Tessellated Black Marble Brass Inlay Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
The lower cabinet features four main drawers with two pull out supports for the drop-down desk, 16 interior drawers, four compartments, a single center door. and two secret hidden co...
Malachite, Brass
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. The drop-down table recalls an English style, with truncated pyramid legs and two e...
Cherry, Maple
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with original wiring.
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Teak Wall Unit / Media Console
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Open & adjustable shelving, two lower drawers & doors, and a drop-down desk provide ample storage for the historically-informed modern interior.
Brass
19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
It would be perfect in the bedroom for a private office/work space and could also easily be a statement piece in the living room! The drop down desk changes the depth to 32”.
Wood
Edwardian Campaign Writing Desk , Inlaid Stationary Desk, Traveling desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The upper section is fitted with large brass campaign style handles to its sides and has a lid that allows the front to drop down, exposing the travelling desk. Within the upper sect...
Wood
Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
Featuring damask fabric back behind two beveled glass door faces with two glass shelves, below the base has a drop down desk surface and two doors open to one shelf .
Glass, Walnut
Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
(left top) beveled glass cubby with 2 shelves, (right top) original beveled glass mirror (storage) , a-top, hinged door with seven pull-out drawers / trays,, ,,6 drawers a-top drop d...
Brass
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Regence style Secretary was hand-crafted from solid oak, and features a traditional slant-front drop down desk surface that when closed, exhibits extraordinary...
Brass
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall rosewood bookcase with secretary desk made in Denmark circa 1960 features a unique format with drop-down writing surface that converts the...
Brass
Vintage Secretary Desk, Light Wood Finish, Drop-Down Surface, C1980
Located in Montréal, CA
Versatile vintage secretary desk featuring a practical drop-down writing surface that creates a compact workspace when opened.
Oak
$16,586Sale Price|20% Off
Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
The lower cabinet features 4 drawers with solid brass drawer pulls. The drop-down desk platform is supported by two support drawers.
Marble, Brass
1940s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The uppermost unit features sliding glass doors with a horizontal pull handle, enclosing a full-width shelf. Below sits a drop-down desk or bar with a glass surface insert that folds...
Glass, Oak
Danish Gustavian Green Secretary Cabinet, 1780s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Lower section with three wide drawers with brass pulls and original locks. Drop down desk top reveals a compartment with 10 smaller drawers, two which are concealed in the trim.
Pine
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Measures: Depth 20.75 in. x Width (at crown molding) 43.75 in. x Height 90.25 in. Clearance under the drop down desk: 29.75 in., when desk is open depth is 33.75 in.
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk from the late 19th century is a striking piece of furniture, crafted from flame mahogany.
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This secretary is a special find due to the original brick red painted finish, gently scraped to reveal the natural pine below. The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central ...
Pine, Paint
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 bar surface is a printed laminate and it's interior is blonde wood with ...
Chrome
Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
The remarkable folk art painted finish is all original, with a traditional faux wood motif in brown and brick red trimmed in a carved and painted leaf motif around the top. The inter...
Wood, Pine, Paint
$9,003Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets
Located in Milano, IT
The finest detail is the pull-out drop-down desk, equipped with a green leather top that contrasts beautifully with the burl wood, providing a comfortable workspace enhanced by finel...
Brass
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
(A pair available; the other a drop-down desk or secretary). The dry-bar cabinet with six molded panels on the exterior.
Brass
Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
The drop down desk front opens to reveal 8 drawers and 4 cubbies with a central tabernacle with hidden drawer pillars on either side.
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
Condition: Very good overall. 2 new hinges added to drop down desk. Some minor repaired cracks, blemishes etc from age and use.
Brass
French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk
Located in Miami, FL
The upper section offers ample storage with five adjustable shelves, perfect for displaying treasures or organizing essentials. Behind the drop-down secretary desk, you'll find multi...
Walnut
$2,200Sale Price|43% Off
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 down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers.
Brass
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Turin, Turin
Here a beautiful cabinet with a drop-down writing desk, drawers, and various compartments.
Brass
$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 cubbies to store all your needs.
Brass
Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique French writing desk features a slant-leaf front with elegant plaque shaped carved panel, when dropped down into a desk top position, opens to reveal two rolls of smaller...
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking.
Teak
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 door and four internal cubbies.
Metal
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
The drop-down secretary desk top opens and closes with ease and includes two small drawers (one locking) and several storage cubbies for maximum storage within a small space.
Metal
Unavailable|$6,800
Fine Streamline Art Deco KEM Weber Desk Cabinet
By Kem Weber
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great 1940s asymmetrical modernist design drop down desk cabinet with three drawers and five cubby hole shelves.
Danish Teak Secretary Cabinet with Drop Front Desk by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler
By Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Danish teak desk with drop-down desk and storage cabinet above.
Teak
Unavailable|$5,341
Guillerme et Chambron Votre Maison Bureau
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Solid oak wall-mounted bureau by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison. The drop down desk surface is lined in grey felt. This piece can be fixed to a wall with a few screws through...
Oak
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.
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