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Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Drexel drop front desk from the Sandia Collection, circa 1960s. Interesting writing desk marrying
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk

Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk

H 37.5 in W 37 in D 17.25 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style drop front desk , its been restored and repainted with Milk
Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk

Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk

H 52 in W 40 in D 21 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style drop front desk, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk

Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk

H 66 in W 40 in D 22 in
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser

H 46 in W 39 in D 22 in
Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
This early 19th century Georgian drop-front desk is reflective of an era when form and function
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk
Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

H 40.75 in W 36.25 in D 21.25 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay
19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay

19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay

H 39 in W 50 in D 23 in
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Wood

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

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary

H 41 in W 44 in D 23 in
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Empire drop front desk, Copenhagen 1810-20. This unique Danish secretary desk is embellished with
Category

Antique 1810s Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

H 68.9 in W 45.28 in D 23.82 in
Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C
By Century Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chippendale style secretary by Century offers mahogany construction with drop-front desk over
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C
Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C

Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C

H 43 in W 44.5 in D 24 in
Early 19th Century American Walnut Federal Style Drop-Front Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
any room or space in your home. This American Drop-front Desk is simplistic in design, yet unique in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Walnut Federal Style Drop-Front Desk
Early 19th Century American Walnut Federal Style Drop-Front Desk

Early 19th Century American Walnut Federal Style Drop-Front Desk

H 58.5 in W 37 in D 21 in
Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Primavera and brushed stainless steel drop front secretary has four drawers with brushed steel Art
Category

Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk
Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk

Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk

H 58 in W 49.5 in D 18.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drop front desk. The desk is raised by four square columns joined by a bottom tier and decorated with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk

H 48.75 in W 23.75 in D 16.25 in
Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Camden, ME
Edmond Spence drop front desk manufactured in Mexico by Industria Meublera S.A. in the late 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955

Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955

H 72 in W 66 in D 19 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.

H 38 in W 56 in D 30 in
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Drop Front Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a mellow Italian burl walnut desk with a drop front top over two long graduated drawers and
Category

20th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Drop Front Desk
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Drop Front Desk

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Drop Front Desk

H 40 in W 34 in D 17 in
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers

H 43 in W 36.25 in D 17.5 in
17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 17th century, with drop front desk and three large drawers
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers
17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers

17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers

H 39.5 in W 56.5 in D 24 in
Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI drop front desk, France 1780, walnut root veneer with details in cherry, plum
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Boxwood, Cherry, Walnut

Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer
Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer

Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer

H 56.7 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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

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

H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
drop front desk in teak. It is in wonderful vintage condition but not without some signs of age
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk

Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk

H 61.25 in W 98.5 in D 20 in
1970s Jacobean Style Drexel Sandia Drop Front Desk-A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of drop front Drexel desks from their Sandia Jacobean style line.Lots of storage and
Category

Vintage 1970s Jacobean Desks

Materials

Wood

1970s Jacobean Style Drexel Sandia Drop Front Desk-A Pair
1970s Jacobean Style Drexel Sandia Drop Front Desk-A Pair

1970s Jacobean Style Drexel Sandia Drop Front Desk-A Pair

H 37.5 in W 37 in D 17.25 in
19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
This handsome Carlos IV style "secretaire-abattant" or drop front desk combines functionality with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood, Kingwood, Mahogany

19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay
19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay

19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay

H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk cabinet with a lower sliding
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Grasscloth, Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, Refinished

H 46.13 in W 36 in D 15.25 in
Studio Craft Drop Front Desk by Karel Mikolas
Located in Dallas, TX
An incredibly crafted drop front secretary desk by Karel Mikolas. Made from various solid hardwoods
Category

Vintage 1970s Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Studio Craft Drop Front Desk by Karel Mikolas
Studio Craft Drop Front Desk by Karel Mikolas

Studio Craft Drop Front Desk by Karel Mikolas

H 86 in W 48 in D 24 in
19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
A striking 19th century "Secretaire Abattant" style standing desk with a drop front writing surface
Category

Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk
19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk

19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk

H 55.91 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
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

French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk
French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk

French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk

H 53 in W 29.5 in D 15 in
18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk
Located in Milan, IT
An exceptional Italian Genoese walnut veneered and inlaid fall front bureau secretaire desk, dating
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk
18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk

18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk

H 44.1 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Winged Griffin Slant Front Desk
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
desk is made of a fine mahogany and has two griffins flanking each side of the drop front desk. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Winged Griffin Slant Front Desk
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Winged Griffin Slant Front Desk

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Winged Griffin Slant Front Desk

H 58 in W 40 in D 25 in
Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek form Danish modern teak drop front desk designed by noted Danish furniture designer Arne
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's

Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's

H 42.5 in W 37.25 in D 17 in
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary

H 59 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Mirrored Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
and a drop front desk surface. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Mirrored Secretary Desk
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Mirrored Secretary Desk

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Mirrored Secretary Desk

H 91.5 in W 44.5 in D 24 in
Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents
By Murray-Kay Limited
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautiful drop front desk in walnut with interesting fitted interior. Great Art Nouveau brass
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Walnut

Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents
Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents

Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents

H 46 in W 48 in D 18 in
18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child's Size drop front desk from Alsace. Made of solid oak with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk
18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk

18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk

H 20 in W 26 in D 24 in
Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee
By George Zee and Co
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian teak hand carved drop slant front desk with interior compartmentalized cubby storage
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Teak

Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee
Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee

Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee

H 41.75 in W 36 in D 17 in
Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
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

Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s
Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s

Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s

H 37 in W 40 in D 17 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
18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An 18th century Dutch satinwood abbatant or drop front desk, with gilded beading and inlaid brass
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

H 60 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
over drop front desk opening to interior with pigeon holes and drawers, surmounting lower double blind
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC

H 56 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
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

Campaign Style Bookcase W/ Desk
Campaign Style Bookcase W/ Desk

Campaign Style Bookcase W/ Desk

H 78.75 in W 30 in D 16 in
1940s Drop Front French Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s French desk with original faux leather books and key to lock and open both doors.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

1940s Drop Front French Desk
1940s Drop Front French Desk

1940s Drop Front French Desk

H 62 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Classic antique French Empire drop front "abattant" secretary desk made with magnificent high
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 56.25 in W 38 in D 16 in
Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Desk, Inlaid Walnut Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Scotland 1910
Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Scotland 1910

Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, Drop Front Bureau, Scotland 1910

H 41 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compartments. Bottom of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

H 42 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Midcentury Danish Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Rosewood secretary desk with locking drop-front desk over three drawers with carved pulls
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
Midcentury Danish Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

Midcentury Danish Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

H 41 in W 33.25 in D 15.75 in
Danish Teak Bookcase, Desk Secretary by Poul Hundevad
Located in Pomona, CA
its drop front desk with bookcase above and ample storage below.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Bookcase, Desk Secretary by Poul Hundevad
Danish Teak Bookcase, Desk Secretary by Poul Hundevad

Danish Teak Bookcase, Desk Secretary by Poul Hundevad

H 77 in W 54.5 in D 20 in
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
pulls and decorative escutcheons. The top drawer/desk front keyhole is encircled with a matching
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

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

French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front

H 44 in W 46 in D 19 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

H 87.5 in W 36.25 in D 19 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
tabernacle on the left side. The Secretary is fronted with a solid walnut drop down desktop section with 4
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
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

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

H 94.5 in W 40 in D 19.5 in
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

H 82 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Karges Ebonized, Gilt & Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century
By Karges Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
crest over single door case having internal bookcase; lower drop front desk surmounts three long drawers
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Karges Ebonized, Gilt & Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century
Karges Ebonized, Gilt & Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century

Karges Ebonized, Gilt & Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century

H 91.25 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
Jasper Cabinet Georgian Red Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Jasper Cabinet Georgian Red Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch
Jasper Cabinet Georgian Red Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch

Jasper Cabinet Georgian Red Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch

H 71.25 in W 35.5 in D 16 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

H 81.13 in W 40.63 in D 21.25 in
Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Drop Front Writing Desk Hastings Furniture Co
By Hastings
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique walnut Gothic Revival drop front writing desk by Hastings Furniture Co. circa 1920's. Hand
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Drop Front Writing Desk Hastings Furniture Co
Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Drop Front Writing Desk Hastings Furniture Co

Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Drop Front Writing Desk Hastings Furniture Co

H 43.5 in W 28 in D 14 in
Baker Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk with Mirrored Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk with Mirrored Bookcase Hutch
Baker Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk with Mirrored Bookcase Hutch

Baker Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk with Mirrored Bookcase Hutch

H 90 in W 37.75 in D 19.75 in
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

H 83 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in
Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Broken Arch Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Item features drop front desk surface with tooled leather top, beautiful wood grain, 2 part
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Broken Arch Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Broken Arch Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase

Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Broken Arch Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase

H 91 in W 68 in D 17.5 in
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk By Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished

H 47 in W 36.25 in D 19 in
Peter & Molgaard Hvidt Rosewood Secretary
By Peter Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, masculine 6-drawer dresser with recessed pulls, topped with drop-front desk fitted with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Steel

Peter & Molgaard Hvidt Rosewood Secretary
Peter & Molgaard Hvidt Rosewood Secretary

Peter & Molgaard Hvidt Rosewood Secretary

H 48 in W 41 in D 19 in
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Drop Front Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of drop front desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all drop front desks available were constructed with great care. Drop front desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Drop front desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large drop front desks, so small drop front desks measuring 14 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Raymond Loewy, Hvidt & Mølgaard and Arne Wahl Iversen each produced beautiful drop front desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Drop Front Desks?

Prices for drop front desks start at $750 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $2,997.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Drop Front Desks
  • What is a drop front desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    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.

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