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Antique Mahogany Drop-Down Desk with Claw Feet
Antique Mahogany Drop-Down Desk with Claw Feet

Antique Mahogany Drop-Down Desk with Claw Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Mahogany, Brass Pulls & Hardware Condition: Original Vintage Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Three-Door Chest and Drop Down Desk
Three-Door Chest and Drop Down Desk

Three-Door Chest and Drop Down Desk

By Usm Haller

Located in Tulsa, OK

Haller storage system with drop down doors by USM. This modular storage system is lovely to use as a desk, but also closes to have a finished clean look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood bookcase with drop-down desk by BBM Bjerringbro Møbler was made in Denmark circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Paul McCobb Drop Lid Desk with Storage Cabinet, 1950s
Mid Century Paul McCobb Drop Lid Desk with Storage Cabinet, 1950s

Mid Century Paul McCobb Drop Lid Desk with Storage Cabinet, 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Very cool Paul McCobb for Planner Group drop lid desk with bottom storage. In original condition, multiple surface scratches on drop down desk area.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

19th Century Chinese Drop Front Desk
19th Century Chinese Drop Front Desk

19th Century Chinese Drop Front Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fronted by one large drop down desk, a pair of drawers, and two doors with inside storage.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Slant Front Pine Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Slant Front Pine Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Slant Front Pine Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A midcentury drop-leaf slant front pine secretary desk in very good vintage condition.

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Cees Braakman Secretaire for Pastoe, 1953
Cees Braakman Secretaire for Pastoe, 1953

Cees Braakman Secretaire for Pastoe, 1953

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lightly refinished with drop down desk and lower storage cabinet. Original condition with some wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century British Colonial Rosewood Campaign Desk
19th Century British Colonial Rosewood Campaign Desk

19th Century British Colonial Rosewood Campaign Desk

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Four drawers below with a two over two configuration for more storage. Hinges on drop down desk have been replaced. All inquiries please call or just press "Contact Dealer" button.

Category

Antique 1870s English British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Secretaire Bureau by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Desk Danish
Mid-Century Modern Secretaire Bureau by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Desk Danish

Mid-Century Modern Secretaire Bureau by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Desk 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 pleasing on the eye it is a useful piece for working at. Featuring a drop down desk and plenty...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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

Italian Louis XV Style Folding Secretaire 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.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Wall-Mounted Drop-Front Desk by A.A. Patijn
Wall-Mounted Drop-Front Desk by A.A. Patijn

Wall-Mounted Drop-Front Desk by A.A. Patijn

By Abraham A. Patijn

Located in Dronten, NL

Dutch modern wall-mounted cabinet in European walnut designed by A.A. Patijn. Drop down desk with original key opens to a writing surface and compartments with glass shelves and a s...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Soborg Mobler, Peter Hvidt

Located in Littleton, CO

Both Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen, revered designers of the "first wave" of Scandinavian Modern furnishings to be imported to the US in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, have only become more ce...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Louis XIV Style Secretary Desk
Louis XIV Style Secretary Desk

Louis XIV Style Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Louis XIV style secretary desk with two shelves on top and a drop down desk over one drawer.

Category

20th Century American Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Two-Tiered Secretary or Desk signed Emile Jacquemin
French Art Deco Two-Tiered Secretary or Desk signed Emile Jacquemin

French Art Deco Two-Tiered Secretary or Desk signed Emile Jacquemin

Located in Miami, FL

Measures: 48 1/4" W x 51 1/4"H x 15" D height under the abattant or drop down desk 29 1/4"

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

R & Y Augousti  Secrétaire Desk in Cream Shagreen
R & Y Augousti  Secrétaire Desk in Cream Shagreen

R & Y Augousti Secrétaire Desk in Cream Shagreen

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Denton, TX

Husband-and-wife design team: Ria and Yiouri Augousti of Paris created this shagreen covered desk. Features Mahogany veneer drop down desk top, lock with key, six interior drawers.

Category

20th Century Philippine Modern Secretaires

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Secretary
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Secretary

19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

An upper drawer underneath the original coal-colored sandwich marble top and cabinets below the drop-down desk ~ which open to reveal storage and another hidden drawer ~ combine to c...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Paul McCobb Secretary Desk for Winchendon Furniture Company, circa 1950s
Paul McCobb Secretary Desk for Winchendon Furniture Company, circa 1950s

Paul McCobb Secretary Desk for Winchendon Furniture Company, circa 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Famed Mid-Century Modern Designer Paul McCobb is celebrated for his unique ability to combine sleek design with common sense functionality and this 1950s Paul McCobb secretary desk d...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Grasscloth, Birch

Burl Maple Chest of Drawers
Burl Maple Chest of Drawers

Burl Maple Chest of Drawers

Located in Culver City, CA

Beautiful Chest with drop down desk

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl

Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s
Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s

Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s Features a sleek Mid Century Modern Design, the perfect compact size to fit in any small area or room, a dro...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Rosewood with Desk
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Rosewood with Desk

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Rosewood with Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This unit consists of various storage cabinets, shelves and drop down desk. Tons of storage. In very well cared for condition throughout the years.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Delightful Antique Drop Front Bureau Desk with Soft Gray Paint
Delightful Antique Drop Front Bureau Desk with Soft Gray Paint

Delightful Antique Drop Front Bureau Desk with Soft Gray Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

One can imagine this secretary or drop front desk gracing a European lady's country home in the 1840s.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Burl Wood Chest of Drawers

Burl Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Culver City, CA

Burl maple chest, with ebonized moulding. Upper drawers hide a drop down desk with original green leather insert, and compartmentalized storage.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Leather, Maple, Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernike School Oak Stack Bookcase with Desk C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernike School Oak Stack Bookcase with Desk C1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernike School Oak Stack Bookcase with Desk C1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts barrister secretary bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks (two bookcase sections with pull-out glas...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk
Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk

Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

There are three more drawers under the drop down desk and two more drawers above the flame mahogany doors that open to a single shelf.

Category

Vintage 1940s American George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Danish Rosewood Bookcase in Three Sections
Danish Rosewood Bookcase in Three Sections

Danish Rosewood Bookcase in Three Sections

Located in Dallas, TX

There is plenty of storage, a drop down desk and all shelves are adjustable.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Dark Mahogany Desk/Liquor Cabinet
Midcentury Dark Mahogany Desk/Liquor Cabinet

Midcentury Dark Mahogany Desk/Liquor Cabinet

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this piece piece dates from the 1960s and can be used as a dry bar cabinet or secretary desk. Covered in dark mahogany veneer with brass hardware, this cabinet featu...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase, 60s
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase, 60s

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase, 60s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a ravishing, rosewood wall unit, made in Denmark, circa the 1970s. Includes drop down desk with key. In excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Bar, Denmark, circa 1950s
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Bar, Denmark, circa 1950s

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Bar, Denmark, circa 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Featuring a drop down desk or bar, three smaller drawers over two large drawers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized, Gilt, & Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized, Gilt, & Red Lacquered Secretary Desk

Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized, Gilt, & Red Lacquered Secretary Desk

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Chinoiserie decorated secretary offers black lacquered wood construction with upper having a broken arch pediment over a cast with double doors opening to vermillion red lacquered ...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Drexel "Kensington" Faux Bamboo Wall Unit
Vintage Drexel "Kensington" Faux Bamboo Wall Unit

Vintage Drexel "Kensington" Faux Bamboo Wall Unit

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Flexible, multipurpose unit providing multiple storage options with (7seven) adjustable shelves, (two) storage cabinets, (three) drawers, and drop-down desk or writing surface. Pleas...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Architectural Danish Hanging Cabinets in Oak
Pair of Architectural Danish Hanging Cabinets in Oak

Pair of Architectural Danish Hanging Cabinets in Oak

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Dronten, NL

Can be used as hanging secretaire/drop down desk. Excellent fast and affordable worldwide shipping.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Secretary, C1970
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Secretary, C1970

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Secretary, C1970

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant secretary desk with 4 drawers below the drop down desk lid.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

French 19th C. Table w/ Unusual & Creative Drop Down Storage-Great for Crafting
French 19th C. Table w/ Unusual & Creative Drop Down Storage-Great for Crafting

French 19th C. Table w/ Unusual & Creative Drop Down Storage-Great for Crafting

Located in Atlanta, GA

This fabulous little 19th century French table will make a great stationary/writing or crafting desk, or perhaps just a fun conversational piece!  

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary
Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary

Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Taking up no more floor space that a medium-sized chest of drawers, it provides the same type of storage with two generous full-width drawers as well as an upper section that feature...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

WeBe 2 Section Shelving Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen
WeBe 2 Section Shelving Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen

WeBe 2 Section Shelving Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lightly refinished teak shelving (8.8" and 12.75" deep) with drop-down desk and storage cabinet with ribbed glass door.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad

By Carlo Jensen

Located in San Antonio, TX

Vintage bookcase with drop desk is in good overall condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Modular Shelving Unit by Michel Ducaroy
Modular Shelving Unit by Michel Ducaroy

Modular Shelving Unit by Michel Ducaroy

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Stratford, CT

Every part is modular, including the aluminum supports, which can be configured all in-line, or in a corner or stepping configuration. Two cabinets are drop-down desk pieces and one ...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stack Barrister Secretary Bookcase, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stack Barrister Secretary Bookcase, c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stack Barrister Secretary Bookcase, c1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks (three bookcase stacks and one drop-down desk stac...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Royal System Freestanding Cado Wall Unit
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Royal System Freestanding Cado Wall Unit

Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Royal System Freestanding Cado Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Peabody, MA

Unit includes two basket weave door front cabinets with drop-down desk or serving surfaces, a three-drawer cabinet, and eleven book shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury Modern Secretary Desk with Grasscloth Doors
Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury Modern Secretary Desk with Grasscloth Doors

Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury Modern Secretary Desk with Grasscloth Doors

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Decatur, GA

Stellar Paul McCobb model 1564-b drop down desk with moss green grasscloth sliding doors, circa 1953.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Fall-Front Top Drawer
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Fall-Front Top Drawer

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Fall-Front Top Drawer

Located in Charleston, SC

Top drawer converts to a desk with drop-down desk top and bank of small drawers and two standard drawers below.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Mahogany Cabinet Covered with Nordens Flora Illustrated Paper
Mahogany Cabinet Covered with Nordens Flora Illustrated Paper

Mahogany Cabinet Covered with Nordens Flora Illustrated Paper

Located in Madrid, ES

Mahogany veneered cabinet from the 1940s, inside drop down desk and drawers made of Masur Birch. Decorated with printed paper at a later date.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Antique Arts &Crafts Five-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary C1910
Antique Arts &Crafts Five-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary C1910

Antique Arts &Crafts Five-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Gunn offers oak construction with four stacks havi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Secretary Bookcase c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Secretary Bookcase c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Secretary Bookcase c1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts barrister secretary bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper stack having drop down desk opening to interior with storage...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet

Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet

Located in Plainview, NY

The cabinet is setting on a drop down desk that reveals a two inside small drawers and three fitted interiors.

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Poul Nørreklit Wall Unit in Plexiglass / Lucite and Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Nørreklit Wall Unit in Plexiglass / Lucite and Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Nørreklit Wall Unit in Plexiglass / Lucite and Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Nørreklit, George Peterson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Poul Nørreklit wall unit in plexiglass / Lucite and rosewood, Denmark, 1960s A substantial and functional storage system consisting of drop down desk, five shelves, cube with 3 draw...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The domed top has a lighted interior with two glass shelves and a locking concave glass door with fine gilt crosshatch detail in the glass. Below is a drop down desk with a six-drawe...

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller

Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Outstanding and Early George Nelson C S S (comprehensive storage system) ,,manufactured by Herman Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk wit...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Four Bay George Nelson Omni System
Large Four Bay George Nelson Omni System

Large Four Bay George Nelson Omni System

By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.

Located in Dallas, TX

Unit has one cabinet with dual doors, two cabinets with sliding glass doors, one cabinet with three drawers each, one cabinet with a drop down desk and one cabinet magazine rest. Sev...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius (Cado)
Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius (Cado)

Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius (Cado)

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak three bay wall unit by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960s featuring a basket weave door front cabinet with drop-down desk surface and interior storage for folders, a cabinet with...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Glass

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A New York flame mahogany federal butler's desk with drop down (side snap operation) door revealing a green leatherette tooled work surface.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

L & J.G. Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Desk
L & J.G. Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Desk

L & J.G. Stickley Quarter Sawn Oak Desk

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stickley quarter sawn oak desk with drop down hinged door, fitted interior, two short over three long drawers, with key.

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish 18th Century Baroque Oak Secretary Writing Desk
Danish 18th Century Baroque Oak Secretary Writing Desk

Danish 18th Century Baroque Oak Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish 18th Century 4-drawer chest and writing desk with drop down top and a series of small drawers inside.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Kidney Desk with Finished Back
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Kidney Desk with Finished Back

Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Kidney Desk with Finished Back

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three front drawers with sculpted handles and a finished back with open cabinet and drop down storage compartment. Very unusual desk!

Category

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

1960s Italian Teak Wall Unit Bookcase
1960s Italian Teak Wall Unit Bookcase

1960s Italian Teak Wall Unit Bookcase

Located in London, London

Crafted from rich teak with a beautifully aged patina, the unit features a dynamic arrangement of open shelving, enclosed cabinets, and a drop-down desk compartment, offering both di...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century English Modern Fresco Teak Highboard
Mid-Century English Modern Fresco Teak Highboard

Mid-Century English Modern Fresco Teak Highboard

By G-Plan

Located in High Point, NC

The upper portion features a unique and practical drop-down desk on the right, perfect for a workspace or writing nook.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

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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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