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Drop Down Writing Desk

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk
Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

$2,450

H 36.5 in W 25 in D 16.75 in

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meticulously constructed with a rich, deep grain, the desk features a drop-down writing surface that reveals a functional interior organized with traditional pigeonholes and small dr...

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Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s
Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Maurice Villency

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a freshly restored secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential Maurice Villency. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered walnut, a rare choice amongst Da...

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

$2,200Sale Price|43% Off

H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 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 down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers.

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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011

$17,056

H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in Turin, Turin

Here a beautiful cabinet with a drop-down writing desk, drawers, and various compartments.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary

Located in IT

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary Dimensions: cm H 143 x W 97 x D 40. Depth with the drop-down door open 90 cm. Writing desk height 75 cm.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

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

Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s

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H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 16.15 in

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.

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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

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H 42 in W 36 in D 17.25 in

Rosewood Asian Writing Desk with Drop Down Front

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rosewood writing desk with drop down front. 100% rosewood.

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Vintage 1980s Malaysian Malayer Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Streamline Art Deco KEM Weber Desk Cabinet
Fine Streamline Art Deco KEM Weber Desk Cabinet

Fine Streamline Art Deco KEM Weber Desk Cabinet

Unavailable

H 44.5 in W 60 in D 16.5 in

Fine Streamline Art Deco KEM Weber Desk Cabinet

By Kem Weber

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Underneath the desktop is nicely done file shelving .Substantially constructed this piece is perfect for your home office where you want great Art Deco style and function. The drop ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in San Marcos, CA

This exquisite piece, recently imported from Europe to California before its refinishing, features on its upper level a drop down door turning into a writing desk while offering stor...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Marcos, CA

This lovely versatile piece, recently imported from Europe to California before its refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down door turning into a writing desk surface a...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Louis Philippe period Secretary
Louis Philippe period Secretary

Louis Philippe period Secretary

Unavailable

H 61 in W 38 in D 16 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Oak Hanging Wall Shelf with Chair
Oak Hanging Wall Shelf with Chair

Oak Hanging Wall Shelf with Chair

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H 24 in W 72 in D 10 in

Oak Hanging Wall Shelf with Chair

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Amazing oak hanging wall shelf with drop down writing desk. Can also be used as a bar.

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19thC Lacquered Chinoisse Cabinet
19thC Lacquered Chinoisse Cabinet

19thC Lacquered Chinoisse Cabinet

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H 49 in W 25.5 in D 13.5 in

19thC Lacquered Chinoisse Cabinet

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Exquisite red lacquered Chinoisse cabinet with drop down writing desk and embossed art work.

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Danish Teak Student Desk / Vanity with Drop-Down Surface by Povl Dinesen
Danish Teak Student Desk / Vanity with Drop-Down Surface by Povl Dinesen

Danish Teak Student Desk / Vanity with Drop-Down Surface by Povl Dinesen

By Povl Dinesen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Povl Dinesen teak petite desk efficiently compact with a pull-out / drop down surface concealing additional storage (three small drawers and filing compartment with open storage in t...

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

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Danish Teak buffet / pull out writing desk by Poul Hundevad
Danish Teak buffet / pull out writing desk by Poul Hundevad

Danish Teak buffet / pull out writing desk by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Gorgeous dark stained two-piece Danish Modern cabinet by Poul Hundevad. The top Hutch with drop down writing desk, adjustable shelving and covered cubby spaces.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Side Table or Writing Table
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Side Table or Writing Table

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Side Table or Writing Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid-20th century Louis XVI style fruitwood side table or end table features a gold tooled green leather top and a drawer with a drop down pullout writing desk. Its drop down sur...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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British Campaign Teak Secretary Chest of Drawers and Desk, Early 1900's
British Campaign Teak Secretary Chest of Drawers and Desk, Early 1900's

British Campaign Teak Secretary Chest of Drawers and Desk, Early 1900's

Located in Nantucket, MA

A handsome British Campaign secretary and chest of drawers in teak with brass strap corners and brass flush drawer pulls. It features a center drop down writing desk with a fitted in...

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Early 20th Century Campaign Secretaires

Materials

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Poul Cadovius Denmark Cado Wall Unit
Poul Cadovius Denmark Cado Wall Unit

Poul Cadovius Denmark Cado Wall Unit

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H 69 in W 128 in D 14.75 in

Poul Cadovius Denmark Cado Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in San Diego, CA

Four-bay Cado system in teak designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, consisting of 10-shelves, 2-sliding door cabinets with interior shelves, 1-thin double drawer cabinet, 1-larger three...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet By Brouer Møbelfabrik
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet By Brouer Møbelfabrik

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet By Brouer Møbelfabrik

By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The top two units, feature recessed open adjustable shelving and a lockable, drop-down, writing desk or bar serving surface, that protrudes 9.5" from the cabinet drawers.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Borge Mogensen Teak Bureau
Borge Mogensen Teak Bureau

Borge Mogensen Teak Bureau

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H 120 in W 100.5 in D 46.5 in

Borge Mogensen Teak Bureau

By Børge Mogensen

Located in London, GB

The upper section opens to reveal a drop-down writing desk, offering a spacious and smooth workspace.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Midcentury French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Writing Desk Side Tables
Pair of Midcentury French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Writing Desk Side Tables

Pair of Midcentury French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Writing Desk Side Tables

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This unique pair of mid-20th century Louis XVI style fruitwood side tables or end tables features drop down pullout writing desks with gold tooled cognac leather tops.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

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Bronze

Pastoe Rosewood Desk and Storage Unit
Pastoe Rosewood Desk and Storage Unit

Pastoe Rosewood Desk and Storage Unit

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H 48 in W 69 in D 17.5 in

Pastoe Rosewood Desk and Storage Unit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Rosewood Patterned Exterior with Birch Wood Interior and Brushed Chrome Hardware and Base. Drop Down Desk with Formica Writing Surface, Felt Lined Flatware Drawer, and Stac...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Steel

Antique European Secretary Hutch
Antique European Secretary Hutch

Antique European Secretary Hutch

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H 83.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in

Antique European Secretary Hutch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a three-piece hutch with working drawers and a drop-down writing surface. - drop-down desk height: 36" H - overall depth (with drop-down desk out): 30" D.

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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire

Located in Charleston, SC

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretaire in original patinated colors with drop down writing surface.The desk interior is a gorgeous blue/green in color and features several s...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Dutch Secretaire
19th Century Dutch Secretaire

19th Century Dutch Secretaire

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H 40.75 in W 38.75 in D 23.5 in

19th Century Dutch Secretaire

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century Dutch Bureau/Secretaire with drop down writing surface. The desk interior is a gorgeous blue in color and features several small drawers, supported three drawers base wi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinets by Cado ca. 1960s
Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinets by Cado ca. 1960s

Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinets by Cado ca. 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Arne Vodder

Located in Peabody, MA

The middle cabinet features a drop down bar or writing desk.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

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18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

The lower section has a reeded slant front with three graduated drawers on either side, six smaller center drawers and a center door all behind the writing surface. There are drawers...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Original English 1930s Art Deco Blonde Wood Bureau
Original English 1930s Art Deco Blonde Wood Bureau

Original English 1930s Art Deco Blonde Wood Bureau

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H 44.1 in W 42.92 in D 16.93 in

Original English 1930s Art Deco Blonde Wood Bureau

Located in Devon, England

To the right side is a lockable drop down door which becomes a writing desk with leather inset writing surface with a lovely fitted interior behind in the way of compartments and dra...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

The lower section has a slant front with three graduated drawers on either side, two smaller center drawers, and a center door all behind the writing surface. There are three large d...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Brass

Cees Braakman "CB07" Birch Secretary/ Cabinet For Pastoe, 1953
Cees Braakman "CB07" Birch Secretary/ Cabinet For Pastoe, 1953

Cees Braakman "CB07" Birch Secretary/ Cabinet For Pastoe, 1953

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in The Hague, NL

Model- CB07 Cabinet has many shelves and drawers for storage. The drop down leave becomes a writing desk. The cabinet is made of birch wood and is in a good condition due to it's ag...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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French Walnut Secretary
French Walnut Secretary

French Walnut Secretary

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H 81 in W 28 in D 19 in

French Walnut Secretary

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful french walnut secretary with cabinet curtained chicken wire doors, pull out drawers, mail cubbies, carved cabriole legs with drop down writing desk.

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Materials

Brass

Swedish 18th Century Writing Desk And Dresser
Swedish 18th Century Writing Desk And Dresser

Swedish 18th Century Writing Desk And Dresser

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H 65 in W 44.5 in D 17.75 in

Swedish 18th Century Writing Desk And Dresser

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

One of a kind writing desk with drop-down writing desk and multiple cubbyholes for papers etc

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dressers

Materials

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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...

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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!  

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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...

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

Materials

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1960s Danish Teak Bookcase Desk
1960s Danish Teak Bookcase Desk

1960s Danish Teak Bookcase Desk

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H 68.25 in W 36 in D 18 in

1960s Danish Teak Bookcase Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

A good looking Danish bookcase with drop down writing desk. The writing surface is black laminate.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Room Divider / Wall Unit with Drop-Down Desk
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Room Divider / Wall Unit with Drop-Down Desk

1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Room Divider / Wall Unit with Drop-Down Desk

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Walnut shelving wall unit with drop-down writing desk and black hardware. Cabinet storage on left has an adjustable shelf inside.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz

By Erling Torvits

Located in San Marcos, CA

This exquisite piece, recently imported from Europe to California before its refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down writing desk door revealing multiple storage opti...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Gothic Victorian Writing Desk and Chair
Gothic Victorian Writing Desk and Chair

Gothic Victorian Writing Desk and Chair

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H 49.22 in W 24.02 in D 10.24 in

Gothic Victorian Writing Desk and Chair

Located in Tarleton, GB

Above is a small shelf area and then a drop-down writing desk with elegant carved detail to the front.

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Antique 1830s British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase 1790-1810
Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase 1790-1810

Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase 1790-1810

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Beautiful antique English George III mahogany secretaire bookcase circa 1790-1810. Contains a drop down writing desk with interior fittings including hidden leather book spine letter...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Glass, Silk

Superb George III Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Superb George III Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Superb George III Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Located in London, west Sussex

The top section has 3 fully adjustable shelves with a central drop down writing desk top complete with compartments and sectioned drawers, one of which still holds several glass ink ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Teak Writing Desk / Bureau by Jentique, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Writing Desk / Bureau by Jentique, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Writing Desk / Bureau by Jentique, 1960s

By Jentique

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

A stunning mid century Jentique teak writing bureau. Features: Drop-down hinged writing desk.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Johannes Andersen
Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Johannes Andersen

Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Johannes Andersen

By Johannes Andersen

Located in San Marcos, CA

This special piece, recently imported from Europe to Copenhagen before its refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down door turning into a writing desk revealing storage ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by A. Younger Ltd.
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by A. Younger Ltd.

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by A. Younger Ltd.

Located in San Marcos, CA

This rare piece, recently imported from England to California, offers multiple storage options plus a drop down door-writing desk. This secretary has been cleaned up and oiled and i...

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder
Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder

Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder

By Viby J. PMJ

Located in San Marcos, CA

This lovely versatile piece, recently imported from Europe to California before its refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down door turning into a writing desk surface a...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Midcentury Swedish Oak Secretary Desk with Drop Down Front Writing Tablet
Midcentury Swedish Oak Secretary Desk with Drop Down Front Writing Tablet

Midcentury Swedish Oak Secretary Desk with Drop Down Front Writing Tablet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Midcentury Swedish oak secretary desk with drop down front writing tablet. Recently refinished.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Oak

Vintage Danish Mid Century. Modern Rosewood Secretary Bookcase
Vintage Danish Mid Century. Modern Rosewood Secretary Bookcase

Vintage Danish Mid Century. Modern Rosewood Secretary Bookcase

Located in San Marcos, CA

This exquisite piece features a vibrant rosewood grain, adjustable shelvings, cupboard storage, small dove tail built drawers and a drop down door-writing desk revealing more storage.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Carved Plant Stand with Maroon Marble Top
Vintage Chinese Carved Plant Stand with Maroon Marble Top

Vintage Chinese Carved Plant Stand with Maroon Marble Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

This vintage Chinese-style plant stand features ornate dragon carvings, three gracefully curved legs, and an inset maroon marble top. Crafted with meticulous detail, it is timeless p...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Marble

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Screen, Deer in Spring, Maruyama Shijo School
19th Century Japanese Screen, Deer in Spring, Maruyama Shijo School

19th Century Japanese Screen, Deer in Spring, Maruyama Shijo School

Located in Kyoto, JP

A six-panel Japanese folding screen from the leading Maruyama-Shijo artist Okamoto Toyohiko (1773-1845). Simply featuring three deer and a few sprigs of foliage on a sumptuous gold-l...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Drop Down Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic drop down writing desk available at 1stDibs. A drop down writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 89 variations of the antique or vintage drop down writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer drop down writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A drop down writing 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 writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Herman Miller and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drop Down Writing Desk?

A drop down writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $556 and the highest can go for as much as $76,500.

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