Gustavian Style Drop Leaf Writing Table by Richard Mulligan
By Richard Mulligan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted drop-leaf writing table made in the Gustavian taste by Richard Mulligan.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$5,800
Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Table Desk AT305
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A teak drop-leaf table or desk AT305 designed by Hans Wegner. Measure: 91" fully extended.
Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three drawer teak drop-leaf top desk with oak frame. 4'7" closed - 7.7 open. Design by Hans J. Wegner cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck.
Teak, Oak
Double Drop Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine, architectural and uncommon double drop-leaf desk, the figured walnut top hovering above two floating compartments suspended within a lacquered metal frame with expressive bra...
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Drop Leaf Desk, Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English mahogany drop leaf desk, table is perfect as a writing desk, a sofa table, an occasional table, or even for a breakfast nook!
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian-Style Drop-Leaf Writing Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage mid-20th century English Georgian-style drop-leaf writing table. Red leather gold-tooled writing surface. Striking style of this table would look good in an entryway, an offi...
Sold|$1,800
Vintage French Louis XV Style Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French Louis XV style drop-leaf desk.
Walnut, Burl
Sold|$15,000
Drop-Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Drop-Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar model No.5265.
Brass, Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Leaf Desk
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice low profile Danish modern desk with 1 drop leaf measuring 14" long.
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk. Featuring a straight line drop leaf design, leaf expands the top to 56.5” L, two drawers with curved wooden pulls...
Wood, Teak
Sold|$5,800
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Oval Drop-Leaf Desk
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
A superb drop-leaf desk by the American designer Gilbert Rohde, circa 1930s-1940s. The desk is crafted from mahogany and beech wood that are newly re-lacquered. The new finish gives ...
Beech, Mahogany
Danish Arne Vodder Designed Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice 1960s desk attributed to Arner Vodder. This desk has a drop leaf top when opened goes from 46 inches to 64.75. File cabinet also slides from side to side. A nice classic versati...
Teak
Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unusual Danish modern desk with a drop-leaf extension on the side. When extended, the entirety of the desktop slides across the base making a centered work surface. Nice teak fi...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Crescent Shape Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, crescent-shaped, walnut desk features wonderful details throughout with 3 drawers and a 20 x 20 inch drop leaf to extend for more surface. The overall surface wid...
Walnut
Swedish Style Painted Drop Leaf Secretary or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique painted, drop leaf petite secretary or desk with just the perfect patina. Cabriole legs and original hardware. Oyster white with pale blue accents and interior. This desk ...
Antique Drop-Leaf Burr Walnut Games Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely Victorian burr walnut and ebonized, inlaid and crossbanded drop leaf games- writing table, circa 1880 in date. The table is four leaf clover in shape when the flaps are ...
Leather, Walnut
Borge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk by Soborg, Denmark 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950. This amazing desk has a nickel plated spike base, is fully foldable and has a drop leaf shelve on the...
Metal
Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Desk by Søborg, Denmark, 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic drop-leaf desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950. This amazing desk has a nickel-plated spike base, is fully foldable and has a drop leaf shelve on th...
19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th Century Swiss case piece is comprised of a drop-leaf desktop and a chest of drawers. They are a combination of cherry and pine wood. The brass hardware is original and incl...
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish teak drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen, dating from the 1960’s. This is of amazing quality and has a wonderful design. It is a lovely...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk with Finished Bookshelf Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, teak desk with drop leaf extension is finished in the back with a display bookshelf. Wonderful details include tapered legs, curved drop-leaf edge and cup pulls. Marke...
Teak
Bertil Fridhagen Drop-Leaf Desk Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare drop-leaf desk designed by Bertil Fridhagen. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
Brass
Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Drop-leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Model: AT-305, teak. Nice refinished condition.
Teak
Sold|$4,768 / item
Midcentury Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Extendable Desk, circa 1960
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. An original mid-century Danish Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk with unique curved edges. Three stacked drawers ...
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak
By Arne Vodder, Hulmefa
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Scandinavian Minimalist teak desk produced by Hulmefa and often attributed to Arne Vodder. Unique about this desk is that it can be extended. The top of this desk can be slid to th...
Teak
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak and Beech Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern Børge Mogensen teak and beech drop-leaf desk, 1950s A rare and stunning vintage extending drop-leaf oval writing desk.
Beech, Teak
1930s Bauhaus Children’s Desk with Drop Leaf in Walnut and Chrome
Located in Praha, CZ
This Bauhaus children’s writing desk was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Steel, Chrome
Danish Drop Leaf Desk in Rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast, Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Early Danish desk in rosewood and ebonized oak in original condition. This unique trapezoid top desk had one owner. The rosewood is rich and dark, and the wear is very minor. The des...
Wood, Rosewood, Oak
Drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s. This architectural desk features a nickel plated base and a teak top with extension. Restored with love. ...
Steel
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Desk By Anton Lucas
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch oak Art Deco Haagse School drop leaf desk by Anton Lucas. Solid ebony macassar knobs. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Macassar, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Desk with drop-leaf by Aksel Boll Jensen
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Brussels, BE
This Danish Modern teak desk, designed by Aksel Boll Jensen, embodies the elegance and functionality of mid-century Scandinavian design. Made from teak, the desk showcases warm tones...
Teak
Danish Drop Leaf Desk with Sliding Cabinet by Svend and Madsen
Located in Stratford, CT
This beautiful desk little desk, made teak, is by appearance a fine example of Danish minimalism, simply constructed, with clean lines, but a couple of surprises hide in plain view: ...
Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Mahogany and Rosewood Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop-leaf desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The desk features rich mahogany wood grain with carved rosewood drawer pulls. It offers good s...
Mahogany, Rosewood
Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shape Drop-Leaf Campaign Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and Unusual Antique English hand-carved solid mahogany and leather top Campaign Writing Table or Desk with kidney-shaped drop leaves or flaps. The desk has a flip-top fitted re...
Brass
Rare Drop Leaf Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s. This architectural desk features a nickel plated base and a teak top with extension. Restored with love. ...
Teak
20th Century Arts and Crafts or Mission Style Oak Drop Leaf Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century oak arts and crafts Mission style desk with foldable writing surface. The desk is in unrestored vintage condition. Please inquire about restoration.
Oak
Edward Wormley Drop-Leaf Executive Desk for Dunbar in Walnut and Mahogany
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production green label executive desk Model #5265. The desk has two drop leaves that open to create a larger workspace and was advertised in a catalog as a multipurpose desk th...
Walnut
Danish Modern Teakwood and Brass Drop Leaf Table / Desk by Kaj Winding, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kaj Winding
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern drop leaf table / writing desk by Kaj Winding made at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark in the 1960s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Desk by Richard Hornby for Fyne Layd Furniture
By Richard Hornby, Fyne Ladye
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern drop leaf desk. Design by Richard Hornby for Fyne Layde Furniture. Striking English design from the 1960s. Solid teak and teak veneer base with three o...
Teak
English Chinoiserie Drop Leaf Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Chinoiserie bamboo and rush top rectangular drop leaf table with 14 bone inlay panels, 19th century
Bamboo, Rush, Bone
Sold|$3,327 / item
Mid-Century Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Desk with Sliding Drawers, C.1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. Mid-Century Modern Danish Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk. Beautiful teak desk with three stacked drawers that ...
Teak
Regency Executive Size Drop Leaf Library Table, ca 1810
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large Regency Mahogany Rosewood banded Drop Leaf Library Table w Reeded Supports on Paw Castor Feet
19th Century Napoleon III Drop Leaf Marquetry Table with Exotic Woods and Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This exceptional French drop-leaf tea table from the Napoleon III period features intricate marquetry on all sides of walnut, palisander, lemon wood, and other exotic fruitwoods.
Bronze
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small table in teak plywood and steel. Jacobsen designed this drop-leaf table in the early 1950s to accompany his famous "ant" chairs. The table is no longer in production.
Teak
Nils Jonsson Drop-Leaf Writing Teak Desk for Torring Mobelfabrik
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nils Jonsson drop-leaf writing teak desk for Torring Mobelfabrik.
Wood, Teak
Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal cubbyholes and drawers of golden flame birch and a drop-leaf desktop - just the right size for a not...
Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Description: Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves, cubbyholes and three drawers of golden masurbjork (birch burl) and a drop-leaf...
Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves, cubbyholes and three drawers of golden masurbjork (birch burl) and a drop-leaf desktop - ju...
Elm
Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves, cubbyholes and six drawers of golden masurbjork (birch burl) and a drop-leaf desktop - just...
Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves, cubbyholes and three drawers of golden masurbjork (birch burl) and a drop-leaf desktop - ju...
Swedish Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk of Flame Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Grace style drop-leaf secretary in two beautiful shades of flame birch. Leaf folds down to reveal cubbyhole, six drawers, and a drop-leaf desktop - just the right size for a ...
Birch
Swedish Art Moderne Golden Flame Birch Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous drop-leaf secretaire writing desk in golden elm with inset parquetry and golden flame birch panels.
Birch
Drop-leaf desk, chest of drawers, writing desk in walnut with two drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Ribalta, chest of drawers, small writing desk in walnut wood with two drawers, Origin Piedmont (Italy) and original from the first half of the 19th century. The flap conceals...
Walnut
Swedish Carpathian Elm Secretaire Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual drop-leaf secretary or writing desk in rare Carpathian elm with dark stained accents.
Cupboard Walnut Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with drawers, hinged and drop-leaf doors with writing desk. Walnut veneer and brass legs.
Brass
Writing Desk Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-leaf writing desk with drawers in the lower part; mahogany veneered wood with inlaid thread decorations.
Mahogany
Writing Desk Stained Beech Mahogany Vintage Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A drop-leaf writing desk, stained beech, mahogany veneer.
Beech, Mahogany
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
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