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French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
pulls and decorative escutcheons. The top drawer/desk front keyhole is encircled with a matching
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front

French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front

H 44 in W 46 in D 19 in
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

French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk

French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk

H 35.25 in W 44.38 in D 22.5 in
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

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 39 in W 42 in D 20 in
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

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary

H 41 in W 44 in D 23 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
tabernacle on the left side. The Secretary is fronted with a solid walnut drop down desktop section with 4
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 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

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

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

H 102 in W 46 in D 26 in
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

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000

H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 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

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk

H 48.63 in W 58.25 in D 27.13 in
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
gorgeous ORNATE French oak "abattant" chest of drawers with fall front desk/secretary~~four WIDE drawers
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak

H 56.5 in W 39.25 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
cubbies with adjustable shelves and one drop down drawer front cubbie on the upper right with a key
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk

H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
decorative scrolled cabinet work. With a rolled drop down front that opens to reveal the magical inside with
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk

H 44.3 in W 53.94 in D 25.2 in
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century English chinoiserie table desk, having a drop-down front revealing five interior
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk

18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk

H 11.75 in W 18.75 in D 19.5 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
reverse of the desk features a rectangular screen with pink floral material, and the desk features a drop
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk

H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 7.09 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

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

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

H 30.16 in W 23.82 in D 16.15 in
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

Stickley Secretary Desk
Stickley Secretary Desk

Stickley Secretary Desk

H 90.5 in W 38.25 in D 19.5 in
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
wood known for its rich tones and grain patterns, enhances the desk's aesthetic appeal. The front
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 30.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 30.12 in
Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
By Hos Wulff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hos Wulff, free standing writing desk, leather, teak, Denmark, 1940 This free standing writing
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak

Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak

H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 61.03 in
Hidden Drawer Desk
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Hidden Drawer Desk, a luxury piece of fine furniture with a hidden surprise
Category

2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Hidden Drawer Desk
Hidden Drawer Desk

Hidden Drawer Desk

H 53.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
19th century solid mahogany desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century solid mahogany desk chair. The quality is very high with the
Category

Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th century solid mahogany desk chair
19th century solid mahogany desk chair

19th century solid mahogany desk chair

H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a striking pierced foliate family crest shaped keyhole escutcheon. The drop down front displays a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk

H 49.5 in W 25.5 in D 13.75 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
of three dove tail built drawers on its front, two drop down doors revealing cubbies+shelves+trays, a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen

H 30 in W 54.75 in D 28.5 in
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts and Crafts walnut desk almost identical to the desk Walton designed in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

H 45 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding
Category

20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal

Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal

H 29.93 in W 48.23 in D 24.22 in
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign

H 43.31 in W 22.64 in D 14.57 in
Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
, traditional designs in desks, writing tables, corner cupboards, breakfronts, etc. In particular, this amazing
Category

2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Burl

Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk

Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk

H 31.5 in W 67 in D 37 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Sleek angular profile and elegant tapering legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

H 45 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
A drop-front secretary desk - 1950 - France.
By Rene Gabriel, Charlotte Perriand, Marcel Gascoin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A secretary desk from the 1950s, French craftsmanship. Solid elm wood with a beautiful patina
Category

Vintage 1950s French Secretaires

Materials

Elm

A drop-front secretary desk - 1950 - France.
A drop-front secretary desk - 1950 - France.

A drop-front secretary desk - 1950 - France.

H 47.64 in W 34.26 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century Sheraton revival satinwood and inlaid writing desk / cabinet attributed to Edwards
Category

Antique 1880s British Sheraton Desks

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk

H 51 in W 36 in D 19 in
Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
drop down front with original large hinges and a terrific configuration of small drawers and cubbies
Category

Antique 1690s English Desks

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk

Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk

H 35.5 in W 45 in D 15 in
English Bench Made Burr Elm Chippendale Style Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
adapted this desk with a lower right hand file drawer, drop-down center drawer for keyboard and rear faux
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Leather, Elm

English Bench Made Burr Elm Chippendale Style Pedestal Partner's Desk
English Bench Made Burr Elm Chippendale Style Pedestal Partner's Desk

English Bench Made Burr Elm Chippendale Style Pedestal Partner's Desk

H 31.75 in W 61.25 in D 37.25 in
18th C. Italian Butler's Desk Nicely Raised on Turned Leg Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the upper "drawer" is in fact a fall-front, which opens to reveal a small desk with two pair of small
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

18th C. Italian Butler's Desk Nicely Raised on Turned Leg Base
18th C. Italian Butler's Desk Nicely Raised on Turned Leg Base

18th C. Italian Butler's Desk Nicely Raised on Turned Leg Base

H 43 in W 32.75 in D 14 in
Amanuense Secretary Desk by Adolfo Natalini for Mirabili Limited Edition 2/99
By André Arbus, Adolfo Natalini, Mirabili
Located in Philadelphia, PA
works of Andre Arbus. Desk measures 47" H x 33" W x 23" D. 31.5" Deep with drop front down. Drop front
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Cherry

Amanuense Secretary Desk by Adolfo Natalini for Mirabili Limited Edition 2/99
Amanuense Secretary Desk by Adolfo Natalini for Mirabili Limited Edition 2/99

Amanuense Secretary Desk by Adolfo Natalini for Mirabili Limited Edition 2/99

H 47 in W 33 in D 23 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cie. The drop front desk is raised by most elegant square tapered legs with striking foliate topie
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie

H 50.75 in W 43.25 in D 14.25 in
French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
veneered panels framed within lovely scrolled foliate inlaid designs also repeated at the drop down front
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary

H 47.5 in W 29.75 in D 14.25 in
Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
enamelled gilt-metal mounts, surmounted by a pierced baluster gallery, the front angles with a standing
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel

Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880
Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880

Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880

H 77.17 in W 40.56 in D 25.99 in
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

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

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

H 39 in W 36 in D 17 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy

H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Antique 1780s George III English Oak Bureau
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Drop down front with 5 small drawers and 9 pigeon holes in desk bureau, 4 larger drawers comes with
Category

Antique 18th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique 1780s George III English Oak Bureau
Antique 1780s George III English Oak Bureau

Antique 1780s George III English Oak Bureau

H 39.38 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
Swedish Scriban
Located in Washington, DC
A white painted 19th century, Swedish scriban with several drawers and pockets with drop down front.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Scriban
Swedish Scriban

Swedish Scriban

H 41 in W 42 in D 21 in
Charles 'X' Secretaire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Burled elm charles 'X' drop front secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with black marble top with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Marble

Charles 'X' Secretaire
Charles 'X' Secretaire

Charles 'X' Secretaire

H 59 in W 39.75 in D 17 in
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 19th century French Empire drop front secretary with black as a marble top and side columns with
Category

Antique 1870s French Empire More Carpets

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

H 54 in W 39 in D 17 in
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French mahogany wood Empire style drop front secretary with a removable black
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

H 56 in W 59 in D 17 in
19th Century Swedish Fall Front Desk with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century fall front desk from Kalix, North of Sweden. The overhanging rectangular top abowe a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Buffets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Fall Front Desk with Originalpaint
19th Century Swedish Fall Front Desk with Originalpaint

19th Century Swedish Fall Front Desk with Originalpaint

H 50.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.87 in
TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
adjustable wood shelves and two pull out candle slides at bottom. Lower desk is block front with automatic
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase
TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase

TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase

H 93 in W 38 in D 20 in
19th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a solid mahogany drop leaf table made in England, circa 1825. The top, both leaves, the
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table
19th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table

19th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table

H 28.25 in W 36.5 in D 27 in
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
the drop-down front unveils an inset of leather fabric, thoughtfully designed to delicately support
Category

Antique 1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

H 105 in W 120 in D 62 in
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

DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Mediterranean Style Secretary Desk
DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Mediterranean Style Secretary Desk

DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Mediterranean Style Secretary Desk

H 74.25 in W 34.25 in D 19.25 in
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop
Category

20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, which simulates grain. Front with drop down fall and 3 graduating drawers to the front, each fitted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk

H 49.5 in W 44.5 in D 20 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable glass doors revealing two fixed wooden shelves. Lower desk is slant front and has four large
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase

H 82 in W 39.75 in D 20.75 in
Antique English Miniature Salesman Sample Bureau Desk
Located in Forney, TX
space provided by the drop-front desk supported by a pair of functional pull out slides, over a chest of
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique English Miniature Salesman Sample Bureau Desk
Antique English Miniature Salesman Sample Bureau Desk

Antique English Miniature Salesman Sample Bureau Desk

H 12.5 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Antique Danish Louis Philippe Empire Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning visual impact. The drop-down front reveals a practical writing surface and a wealth of storage
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Antique Danish Louis Philippe Empire Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Antique Danish Louis Philippe Empire Style Mahogany Secretary Desk

Antique Danish Louis Philippe Empire Style Mahogany Secretary Desk

H 66 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Rope Twist Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
construction at the very top over the lockable drop down desk surface door which reveals a large black felt
Category

Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Rope Twist Abatante Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Rope Twist Abatante Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Rope Twist Abatante Secretary Desk

H 57 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Antique 19th century Baroque Spanish Desk ‘Bargueño’ in solid walnut
Located in Casteren, NL
1880. This typical Spanish desk with drop down front has been decorated with many brass applications
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century Baroque Spanish Desk ‘Bargueño’ in solid walnut
Antique 19th century Baroque Spanish Desk ‘Bargueño’ in solid walnut

Antique 19th century Baroque Spanish Desk ‘Bargueño’ in solid walnut

H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk Chiffonier Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail
Located in LONDON, GB
detailing and provides both excellent storage and a writing desk with the drop down front lid. The back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Writing Desk Chiffonier Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail
Biedermeier Writing Desk Chiffonier Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail

Biedermeier Writing Desk Chiffonier Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail

H 55.12 in W 43.31 in D 18.9 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Teak Secretary Desk for Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning Model 68 teak drop-front secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Teak Secretary Desk for Vinde Mobelfabrik
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Teak Secretary Desk for Vinde Mobelfabrik

Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Teak Secretary Desk for Vinde Mobelfabrik

H 43 in W 37.25 in D 18.5 in
Georgian Style English Desk Bureau Bookcase with Banded Drawers, Leather Top
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Toronto, CA
compartments for storage, often featuring a drop-down front that serves as a writing surface when lowered and
Category

20th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Georgian Style English Desk Bureau Bookcase with Banded Drawers, Leather Top
Georgian Style English Desk Bureau Bookcase with Banded Drawers, Leather Top

Georgian Style English Desk Bureau Bookcase with Banded Drawers, Leather Top

H 87 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvits
By Erling Torvits
Located in San Marcos, CA
writing desk. The lower sides features a bow front bank of three large drawers with sculpted pull handles
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvits
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvits

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvits

H 57 in W 39.5 in D 16.5 in
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Drop Down Front Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drop down front desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every drop down front desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a drop down front desk, we have 207 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drop down front desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right drop down front desk, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drop down front desk over the years, but those crafted by Arne Wahl Iversen, Florence Knoll and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drop Down Front Desk?

A drop down front desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $625 and the highest can go for as much as $54,500.
Questions About Drop Down Front Desk
  • What is a drop front desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    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.

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