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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

a drop-down writing surface that reveals a functional interior organized with traditional

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Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

$2,000

H 44.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

By Maurice Villency

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Teak Drop-Down Desk. A refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, this piece combines clean

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

Materials

Teak

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

design. Featuring a cleverly designed drop-down desk top, three large storage drawers (one of which

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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

down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent brass hardware, hinges

Category

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

$17,471

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

with a drop-down writing desk, drawers, and various compartments. It also features an internal light

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

, feature recessed open adjustable shelving and a lockable, drop-down, writing desk or bar serving surface

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

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

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary

Located in IT

. Depth with the drop-down door open 90 cm. Writing desk height 75 cm. This elegant secretary desk was

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

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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

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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. No veneer in this piece, circa 1980

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Vintage 1980s Malaysian Malayer Furniture

Materials

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

Fine Streamline Art Deco KEM Weber Desk Cabinet

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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

function. The drop down desk writing shelf measures at 26 3/4" in depth and 27" in width.

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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

turning into a writing desk while offering storage+shelvings. The lower end sports four dove tail built

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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

before its refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down door turning into a writing desk

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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

writing desk, covered in leather. Interior is blond Burt's eye Maple. Another hidden drawer at the top and

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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. Original

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

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

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

down writing desk, adjustable shelving and covered cubby spaces. The lower cabinet doors open to reveal

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

green leather top and a drawer with a drop down pullout writing desk. Its drop down surface locks using

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

Materials

Bronze

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

brass flush drawer pulls. It features a center drop down writing desk with a fitted interior. The desk

Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

, 1-glass paneled display case and one drop down writing desk with interior drawers. Overall length

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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

-down writing desk, offering a spacious and smooth workspace. Inside, you'll find a series of

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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

compartments over drop down desk opening to writing surface over two long drawers having bookmatched facing

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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

drop down pullout writing desks with gold tooled cognac leather tops. Each drop down surface locks

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

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

. Drop Down Desk with Formica Writing Surface, Felt Lined Flatware Drawer, and Stacking Double Door

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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

-down writing surface. - drop-down desk height: 36" H - overall depth (with drop-down desk out): 30

Category

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

Category

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

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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

writing desk.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

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

surface. There are drawers below the drop-down front desk. The writing surface height is 35 in. The full

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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

which becomes a writing desk with leather inset writing surface with a lovely fitted interior behind in

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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

surface. There are three large drawers below the drop-down front desk. The writing surface height is 29.44

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

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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

drawers for storage. The drop down leave becomes a writing desk. The cabinet is made of birch wood and is

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Birch

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

cubbies, carved cabriole legs with drop down writing desk.

Category

20th Century American Desks

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dressers

Materials

Stone

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

Category

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

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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

, (three) drawers, and drop-down desk or writing surface. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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

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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

refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down writing desk door revealing multiple storage options

Category

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

Category

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

down writing desk with interior fittings including hidden leather book spine letter drawers titled

Category

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

with a central drop down writing desk top complete with compartments and sectioned drawers, one of

Category

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

: Drop-down hinged writing desk. Two smaller inner drawers and shelving space inside the desk area

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

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

, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down door turning into a writing desk revealing storage cubbies and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

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

England to California, offers multiple storage options plus a drop down door-writing desk. This secretary

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

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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

before its refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down door turning into a writing desk

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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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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

-writing desk revealing more storage. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 39.5"W/16"D/78.75"H.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

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Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea ch...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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