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Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk

H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French 19th century mahogany travel writing desk French, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm
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
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table

18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table

H 38 in W 26 in D 17 in
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A period Rococo writing desk from the 18th century in original painted alder wood with period key
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint

18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint

H 35.44 in W 35 in D 22.63 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
Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in London, GB
An iconic Swedish Model A10 teak writing desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk

Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk

H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 33.47 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
compliment any decor. Writing desk is finished on both sides, if placed in the center of a room it will look
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk

Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk

H 28 in W 61.5 in D 31 in
Baltic Empire Style Writing Table or Desk, circa 1910 in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Baltic writing or sofa table in the Empire style (and edging toward the Art Deco period
Category

Vintage 1910s Baltic Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baltic Empire Style Writing Table or Desk, circa 1910 in Mahogany
Baltic Empire Style Writing Table or Desk, circa 1910 in Mahogany

Baltic Empire Style Writing Table or Desk, circa 1910 in Mahogany

H 29 in W 43 in D 33.5 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
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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
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955

H 29.5 in W 58 in D 24 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

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
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak

H 28.35 in W 91.34 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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
Mid Century Glamour Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
design creates a place for everything and somewhere to keep everything in its place. Use it as a desk or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Mid Century Glamour Desk
Mid Century Glamour Desk

Mid Century Glamour Desk

H 295 in W 54 in D 20 in
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and
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
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk

H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Keys Desk by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Keys Desk by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 127 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Spandrel glass top
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Keys Desk by Phase Design
Keys Desk by Phase Design

Keys Desk by Phase Design

H 29.02 in W 50.01 in D 22.01 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
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk

H 44.75 in W 47 in D 23.25 in
Spectacular Period Oak Clerk's Desk or Secretaire
Located in Port Chester, NY
preserved condition. The original key to the drop down writing surface works well, and the many drawers
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Spectacular Period Oak Clerk's Desk or Secretaire
Spectacular Period Oak Clerk's Desk or Secretaire

Spectacular Period Oak Clerk's Desk or Secretaire

H 38.5 in W 32.5 in D 19 in
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
grained single board top with molded edge over single wide drawer with pull out and drop-down writing
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table

H 33 in W 37 in D 23.5 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
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
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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

Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s

H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 16.15 in
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

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

H 48 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk also features two drop-down leaves, which Juhl placed on a slim base executed in metal and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak

H 28.94 in W 98.04 in D 33.47 in
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"

H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Grooved mahogany corner desk attributed to Paolo Buffa, edited by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950

Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950

H 106.3 in W 48.43 in D 46.46 in
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
, elegant shields / pulls with two drawers and drop-down desk revealing interior compartments and drawers
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950

H 35.63 in W 28.15 in D 15.24 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
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
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk Model A10 l masterfully crafted by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
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
Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fulton, CA
Scandinavian Modern boomerang desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s

Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s

H 27 in W 53.75 in D 31.75 in
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
for storage (one upper and 3 lower)~~five concealed/interior drawers in the drop down leather writing
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
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
drawers, three concealed/interior drawers in the drop down writing surface and three full length slide out
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak

Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak

H 56 in W 55 in D 24.75 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern boomerang desk in teak designed by Goran Strand and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand

H 28.5 in W 53.75 in D 32 in
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
drop handles. The original leather writing area with a secret pen compartment on the right-hand side
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
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
/secretary desk. The secretary is raised by most elegant slender cabriole legs with beautiful finely detailed
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
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
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
Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Carlo de Carli (1910 - 1999)   An important sculptural desk with six drawers by seminal Milanese
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s

Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s

H 32 in W 69 in D 47 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern desk in teak manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's and
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
Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
cabinet as an alternate use to the secretary desk. Behind the drop down portion of the cabinet is ample
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s

Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s

H 46.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.75 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
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and rare scandinavian modern executive desk in teak wood designed by Goran
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand

H 29 in W 67 in D 32 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
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

H 30 in W 50 in D 20 in
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer

H 30 in W 50 in D 20 in
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
, games and writing, it rests on its original casters. Sweden, circa 1825. Makes a wonderful writing desk
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

H 30 in W 45 in D 27.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak secretary desk / cabinet, made in Sweden circa 1970s. Unusual finger joints at top edges. Drop
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s

H 37 in W 39.5 in D 13.75 in
French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble secretary desk. The desk is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant pieced foliate ormolu sabots
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
decorated with further panels, the rectangular hinged drop-down panel opening to an interior of two short
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
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
with a cerused chestnut finish. The work suite consists of: A secretary with drop down door and faux
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite

H 106 in W 115.2 in D 73.5 in
Small French Directoire Cherry Secretary, Cherry Stained, Cream Leather Pad
Located in Landivy, FR
main compartment consists of 4 smaller compartments and of one drop down door with key. The inside is
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2010s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Small French Directoire Cherry Secretary, Cherry Stained, Cream Leather Pad
Small French Directoire Cherry Secretary, Cherry Stained, Cream Leather Pad

Small French Directoire Cherry Secretary, Cherry Stained, Cream Leather Pad

H 52.76 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
escutcheon. Opening the writing desk gives you a view of symmetrical keyholes for letter/anything storage
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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
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
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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
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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
Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
By Fornasetti
Located in Hudson, NY
pattern of gold and silver-colored skeleton keys. The desk features a drop down leather topped writing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk

H 37 in W 50 in D 23 in
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
forward reveling the writing surface which is pulled out and then dropped down for a very functional and
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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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century Danish desk, circa 1960's. Finished on both sides, this beauty looks great from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk

H 29 in W 51.5 in D 28 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
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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.
Questions About Drop Down Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.

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