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Cees Braakman for Pastoe  Desk
Cees Braakman for Pastoe  Desk

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Desk

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Braakman Cabinet with Drop Down Desk and Hairpin legs series CBO1

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood, Beech

Philippon and Lecoq Secretary Cabinet

Philippon and Lecoq Secretary Cabinet

By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq

Located in New York, NY

Drop down desk with drawers, includes key.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Pierre Guariche/A.R.P. Bookcase
Pierre Guariche/A.R.P. Bookcase

Pierre Guariche/A.R.P. Bookcase

By Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche)

Located in New York, NY

Modular system secretary with drop down desk and sliding glass panels. black enameled legs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Secretaires

Materials

Glass

Midcentury G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza with Secretary or Bar
Midcentury G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza with Secretary or Bar

Midcentury G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza with Secretary or Bar

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Norcross, GA

Dimensions: 74" x 18" x 48" L x W x H. Height of drop down desk / bar from floor 29.5".

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Wall Unit by Meredew
Midcentury Teak Wall Unit by Meredew

Midcentury Teak Wall Unit by Meredew

By Meredew

Located in Norcross, GA

Featuring a base with 2 drawers and 2 cabinets with adjustable shelves. The top features a drop down desk and adjustable shelves on the left and the right.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Display Cabinet Secretary and Bar by Ellman Furniture
Midcentury Teak Display Cabinet Secretary and Bar by Ellman Furniture

Midcentury Teak Display Cabinet Secretary and Bar by Ellman Furniture

Located in Norcross, GA

Featuring glass sliding doors at the top. A small drop down desk and a small drop down bar with light.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

French Secretary by Pierre Balmain
French Secretary by Pierre Balmain

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 inlay joinery, original textured hardware and comes with original key.

Category

Vintage 1960s Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Marcos, CA

This exquisite case piece, recently imported from Europe to California before its restoration, features on its upper part a drop down desk revealing a set of drawers, a small cubby a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique English Mahogany Bureau, 19th Century
Antique English Mahogany Bureau, 19th Century

Antique English Mahogany Bureau, 19th Century

Located in Ely, GB

Structurally, the bureau is in good condition, with 4 drawers and a drop down desk, all moving as they should. The cabinet does show small signs of wear with marks and scuffs in-kee...

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Lawyer's Bookcase by Humphrey Widman
Lawyer's Bookcase by Humphrey Widman

Lawyer's Bookcase by Humphrey Widman

By Humphrey Widman

Located in Carson City, NV

The case is in excellent condition The middle part of the cabinet unfolds to a drop down desk with many cubby holes for special papers.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

RARE MOGENS KOCH BUREAU, DENMARK, c. 1930
RARE MOGENS KOCH BUREAU, DENMARK, c. 1930

RARE MOGENS KOCH BUREAU, DENMARK, c. 1930

By Mogens Koch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fully fitted with drawers of various sizes, drop down desk front fitted with original patinated leather.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

Upper section has one large lockable drawer of dovetail construction at the very top over the lockable drop down desk surface door which reveals a large solid desk surface, open mirr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut

BAKER Georgian Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk with Mirrored Blind Bookcase
BAKER Georgian Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk with Mirrored Blind Bookcase

BAKER Georgian Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk with Mirrored Blind Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Charlotte, NC

Upper blind bookcase has "Antique French" mirror glass arched double doors which are lockable that reveal two adjustable wood shelves. Lower desk features slant front locking drop-do...

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

This piece boasts so much  functional storage space....a drop down desk / cubby storage, shelving storage both above and below plus three deep and spacious drawers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Asian Writing Desk with Drop Down Front
Rosewood Asian Writing Desk with Drop Down Front

Rosewood Asian Writing Desk with Drop Down Front

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rosewood writing desk with drop down front. 100% rosewood. No veneer in this piece, circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Malaysian Malayer Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk
Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

Bottom features pull down lockable drop front desk top which conceals one small drawer and nine cubbies.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s
Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s

Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s

By Remploy

Located in Ely, GB

Mid Century, Teak Bureau / Desk Made by Remploy - 1970s. The bureau has 1 drop-down writing desk, 1 single drawer and 2 cupboard doors.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Louis Philippe period Secretary
Louis Philippe period Secretary

Louis Philippe period Secretary

Located in Toronto, ON

Gorgeous front veneer, four drawers (one at the top is a secret one). Drop down front is the writing desk, covered in leather.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

By Ladderax, Robert Heal

Located in Glasgow, GB

The cabinetry consists of a vinyl record or filing cabinet, a glass fronted display cabinet and a bureau unit with drop down desk top. Two of the units are lockable and the key is pr...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet
Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet

Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet

By Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A top drop down desk adds additional storage and organization.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Birch

Apothecary Chest with Drop-Down Desk
Apothecary Chest with Drop-Down Desk

Apothecary Chest with Drop-Down Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusual combination of an apothecary chest with a drop-down desk. C.1940. Rich colour and patina on this vintage piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk
Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk

Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk

Located in Stratford, CT

Large Free Standing Teak Wall Unit with Sliding Door Cabinets and Drop-down Desk

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit, Drop Down Desk, Denmark
Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit, Drop Down Desk, Denmark

Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit, Drop Down Desk, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nice sculpted hand pull detail,Unit features drop down desk,bottom storage and two drawers,Finished back so can be used as room divider,

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Tambour Door Cabinet with Drop Down Desk by Edward Wormley
Tambour Door Cabinet with Drop Down Desk by Edward Wormley

Tambour Door Cabinet with Drop Down Desk by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Tambour door cabinet with drop down desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece was a custom order.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Jacobean-Style Drop-Down Desk
Hand-Carved Jacobean-Style Drop-Down Desk

Hand-Carved Jacobean-Style Drop-Down Desk

Located in Sheffield, MA

Hand-carved paneled Jacobean-style abbatant or secretaire with drop-down leaf for a writing surface and storage space. Two drawers below and three-door cabinet at the bottom. Decor...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Jacobean Desks

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider W Drop Down Desk, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider W Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider W Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, etagere bookcase, made of walnut, with a drop down desk, circa the 1950s. In excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider with Drop Down Desk, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider with Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider with Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, étagère bookcase, made of walnut, with a drop down desk, circa the 1950s. In excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider
Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a wonderful walnut wood bookcase wall unit, with several compartments, cabinet, drawers, drop down desk, magazine rack and shelfs circa the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An elegant Mid-Century Modern walnut wall unit, cabinet is also a drop down desk. This piece is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk
Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk

Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk

Located in Brescia, IT

Vintage rosewood cabinet with gold detailing. Elegant bookcase with drawers and flap of 1960s Scandinavian manufacture. Consisting of two modules it can be easily moved and assem...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Bookcase with drop-down desk
Bookcase with drop-down desk

Bookcase with drop-down desk

Located in Brescia, IT

1960s teak cabinet with flap and shelves. Particular piece of vintage furniture consisting of a frame whose lower part has a storage compartment with sliding doors while the upper p...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Drop Down Desk Secretary Dresser Peter Hvidt 1960
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Drop Down Desk Secretary Dresser Peter Hvidt 1960

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Drop Down Desk Secretary Dresser Peter Hvidt 1960

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent, teak drop down desk secretary dresser made in Denmark, circa the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Geometric Cabinet Bookcase with Drop Down Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
Geometric Cabinet Bookcase with Drop Down Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps

Geometric Cabinet Bookcase with Drop Down Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps

By Gumps, Johan Tapp

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Fantastic Art Deco bookcase with hidden drop down desk by Johan Tapp. Completely restored with dark burl wood veneer and glass insert shelving.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Danish Drop Down Desk Dresser Combination
Mid-Century Modern Danish Drop Down Desk Dresser Combination

Mid-Century Modern Danish Drop Down Desk Dresser Combination

Located in New York, NY

Three lower drawers. Two small drawers in desk section along with pigeonholes.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Antique Georgian Style Drop Down Desk by Henredon Heritage
Antique Georgian Style Drop Down Desk by Henredon Heritage

Antique Georgian Style Drop Down Desk by Henredon Heritage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 83”H x 34.50"W x 18”D

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Large Danish 4 Bay Wall Shelves Unit Drop Down Desk Light
Mid Century Large Danish 4 Bay Wall Shelves Unit Drop Down Desk Light

Mid Century Large Danish 4 Bay Wall Shelves Unit Drop Down Desk Light

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This stunning wall unit is an organizers dream come true. 4 separate bays have adjustable, modular pieces including 8+ shelves, large and small closed storage and a drop down desk wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Deco Drop Down Desk with 2 Bookcases
Mid-Century Modern Deco Drop Down Desk with 2 Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Deco Drop Down Desk with 2 Bookcases

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Deco Mid-Century Modern flip down desk with 3 lower drawers and 2 matching bookcases. The shelves are all adjustable or removable. The center top flips down into a desk and has a rem...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk
19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk

19th Century Secretary with Drop Down Desk

Located in North Miami, FL

Gorgeous antique secretary with two drawers and original hardware and skeleton keys.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Mid Century Modern Drop Down Desk Secretary
Walnut Mid Century Modern Drop Down Desk Secretary

Walnut Mid Century Modern Drop Down Desk Secretary

By Harvey Probber, James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Square and straigh lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk with large Art Deco style Pulls and storage cabinet on the bottom.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s
China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s

China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts elegance and functionality this gorgeous Danish Modern display cabinet is as versatile as it is beautiful. Featuring a drop-down secretary desk top with functioning lock ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique French Empire Mahogany Secretary Drop Down Desk Abattant
Antique French Empire Mahogany Secretary Drop Down Desk Abattant

Antique French Empire Mahogany Secretary Drop Down Desk Abattant

Located in West Hartford, CT

Exquisite tall 19th century French Empire mahogany secretaire abattant which features elegant patterns, created by the rich mahogany grain, and a drop down with black leather writing...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Granite

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

Antique American Pine slant top drop down desk with exposed dovetail joinery, generous single drawer, lovely turnings to the legs & stretcher & ball feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880

By Wooton Desk Co.

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A few sections of moulding are missing but nothing that detracts from the overall look and fell of the piece. The drop down desk has its original green leather inlay, unfortunately ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Painted Desk / Bureau
19th Century Swedish Painted Desk / Bureau

19th Century Swedish Painted Desk / Bureau

Located in Doylestown, PA

19th century Swedish painted desk/bureau. The serpentine top over a drop-down desk flanked by six drawers over a central cabinet having one shelf flanked by two cabinets having three...

Category

Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Desk-Bookshelf
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Desk-Bookshelf

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Desk-Bookshelf

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice little Secretaire in from the early 1950s by Cees Braakman drop down Desk with adjustable bottom shelf. Lightly Refinished but Shows Some Signs of Wear Consistent with Age and U...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Parquet Style Wood Secretary Desk With Brass Accents
Antique Italian Parquet Style Wood Secretary Desk With Brass Accents

Antique Italian Parquet Style Wood Secretary Desk With Brass Accents

Located in Saddle River, NJ

The drop-down desk and multiple drawers offer ample storage space, making it a functional and stylish piece.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Hepplewhite Tambour Desk Circa 1820
Antique English Mahogany Hepplewhite Tambour Desk Circa 1820

Antique English Mahogany Hepplewhite Tambour Desk Circa 1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Hepplewhite secretary offers upper with tambour doors opening to storage compartments over drop down desk opening to writing surface over two long drawers having b...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid Century Modern Teak Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Secretaire Desk Bureau Danish
Mid Century Modern Teak Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Secretaire Desk Bureau Danish

Mid Century Modern Teak Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Secretaire Desk Bureau Danish

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous bureau by Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark is a fantastic piece as well as being pleaseing on the eye it is a useful piece for working at. Featuring a drop down desk and plent...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish Clock Cabinet
Swedish Clock Cabinet

Swedish Clock Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cabinet with a drop down desk and attached clock. The clock is not in working condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940

Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940

By Walter Gropius

Located in Brussels, BE

Very original and rare drop-down desk-cabinet. Modernism in Britain. Designer: Unknown.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Bauhaus Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Stephen Casey "Remembering Sam Maloof" Craft Secretary Cabinet
Stephen Casey "Remembering Sam Maloof" Craft Secretary Cabinet

Stephen Casey "Remembering Sam Maloof" Craft Secretary Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully crafted walnut secretary with drop down desk inscribed "Remembering Sam Maloof" by Stephen Casey, 2009.

Category

Early 2000s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase & Desk, C1840
Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase & Desk, C1840

Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase & Desk, C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary with Upper Bookcase with Double Glass...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940
Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940

Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Governor Winthrop secretary offers mahogany construction with upper having broken arch crest with central flame finial over double door bookcase, seated on lower with drop...

Category

Mid-20th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1850
Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1850

Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Classical Greco American Empire secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper having bookcase with double glass doors each with carved scrolled foliate filigree ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik

Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik

By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Complemented with four classic drawers and a drop down desk that reveals additional storage compartments and two small drawers, this beautiful piece serves for multi-purposes.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Drop Front Solid Wood Secretary and Chest
Antique French Drop Front Solid Wood Secretary and Chest

Antique French Drop Front Solid Wood Secretary and Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Original brass hardware and locks with a key that locks the drop down desk area. When open as a desk, depth is 39.75" and height to top of desk top is 29.5."

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    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.
  • 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.

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