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Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 47 in W 38 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This fully restored drop front secretary desk is an iconic piece designed by Raymond Loewy for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A cherrywood drop front desk with four small drawers fitted in the upper interior and three drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Cherry
Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870
Measures - 48"h x 24"w x 15"d
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 48 in W 24 in D 15 in
Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
when open or a desk or or large console table when closed. There are 2 drawers on the front side
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Brazilian rosewood drop front secretary desk. Rich wood grain with beige laminate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee
By George Zee and Co
Located in Topeka, KS
photos, circa mid-20th century.
This phenomenal drop front desk is made with superior craftsmanship and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Teak
H 41.75 in W 36 in D 17 in
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Camden, ME
Edmond Spence two piece drop front desk with a matched bookcase manufactured in Mexico by Industria
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 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
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
French Marquetry Inlay Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant French secretary desk, writing table, with slant drop front and bottom drawers, with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 14.57 in
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
Stylish and elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.73 in W 58.86 in D 31.3 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 to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Located in Louisville, KY
practical drop-front desk. This design was often found in businesses and post offices. Shakers also
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Desks
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated drop front desk designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller as part of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 37 in W 40 in D 17 in
Studio Craft Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique studio craft desk will be a standout piece of any room. This drop front teak desk features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johan Tapp designed this beautiful writing desk, constructed of Koa wood for San Francisco emporium
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely French mid 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu, and Brèche Violette
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 47.5 in W 29.75 in D 14.25 in
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Desk
A stunning example
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 44.3 in W 60.04 in D 24.81 in
Italian Venetian Style Distressed Paint Decorated Secretary Desk C. 1950's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, offering a stunning decorative and functional addition to any interior.
The desk features a classic drop
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 78.25 in W 35.5 in D 16.25 in
1800's Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Century!
French Napoleon III period writing desk, mid to late 19th c., superstructure with two drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen Rosewood Writing Desk, C.1950's
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
This classic style writing desk has a both professional and attractive appearance, with its
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk. Item features 2
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 61.5 in W 41.25 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Stripped Oak adds both timeless style
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Secretaires
Materials
Oak
H 43.5 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, with the case made of birdseye maple
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Teak Drop Front Bureau
Located in Puslinch, ON
: A vintage teak drop front desk with drawers. All locks work and comes with key. Freshly imported
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, HNJ Møbler, Tørring Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer: HNJ Møbel / Tørring Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 35" wide x 17" deep x 42.5" tall
Condition: I...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
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
Birdseye or Tiger Maple Multifunctional Drop Front Cabinet Desk or Bar
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Interesting superb quality modern bird's-eye maple cabinet with many interesting feature and compartments as pictured. It could be used as a nice hall or entry cabinet or a wide pede...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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
H 39 in W 36 in D 17 in
Yew Wood Leather Top Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Brass Hardware MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yew Wood Leather Top Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Brass Hardware MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 31 in D 18 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
Rare + Sculptural Mid Century Italian Cabinet with Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
sculptural profile with a channeled trim detail and angled, tapered legs. A uniquely shaped drop front
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk features a locking drop-front desk that opens to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Raymond Lowey for Mengel Mid Century Secretary Desk c.1950’s
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by designed by Raymond Loewy c.1950’s. Original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Iron
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
Mid Century Modern Vintage Freestanding Wall Unit Desk in Walnut, circa 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Wall Unit Desk
Great modernist secretary wall unit circa
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 72 in W 36 in D 21.5 in
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
. The dresser has nice drop front secretary compartment suitable for a lap top desk space. Super clean
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
We present you this piece
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Baize, Mahogany
H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Campaign Style Bookcase W/ Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century stacking cabinet with drop front desk. Attractive campaign style with brass hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Secretaires
Materials
Brass
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
By Mobilier International
Located in Bridgeport, CT
units- a storage unit with tambour doors and shelves on the left, a drop front desk in the center with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
case with drop-front secretary desk style slant-front bar work surface, over double-door cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Early American Plantation, clerk or mail Desk, Circa mid 19th C.. This exceptional 2
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 82 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Italian Wood desk Secretaire vintage
Located in Milano, IT
desk, a true gem of design and craftsmanship. Made entirely of fine wood, this unique piece features
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
4 Drawer Danish Mid-Century Modern Dresser Svend Langkilde Mobler
By Svend Langkilde, Langkilde Møbler
Located in New York, NY
. Please view the companion pieces to include a two door commode, and a drop front desk we have listed from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Small Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III period – Mid-19th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
case with a blind stamp, a gilt stamp, and a central motif.
The front and sides of this desk section
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 57.09 in W 32.68 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure XL Bookcase by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-section a drop leaf door on four original metal chrome-plated legs.This wonderful Mid-Century Modern Made
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.94 in W 108.86 in D 11.42 in
1950's Brazilian Rosewood Danish Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
locking drop front opens to reveal a writing surface and six small drawers. The secretary is raised on
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Roger Landault, Pierre Guariche, Rene Gabriel, Marcel Gascoin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
and oak veneer, this piece combines elegance and functionality. Its drop-down front opens to reveal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 11.82 in
Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
form, with a fall front over four graduated drawers
Brass escutcheons and drop handles in the classic
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 40.36 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
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Drop Front Desk Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drop front desk mid century for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every drop front desk mid century was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drop front desk mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A drop front desk mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one drop front desk mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Børge Mogensen and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Drop Front Desk Mid Century?
Prices for a drop front desk mid century start at $125 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,217.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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