Danish Modern Teak AT-305 Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Writing Desk for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern writing desk model AT-305 designed by Hans Jørgensen Wegner for Andreas Tuck produced in 1955, Denmark. Features a continuous natural teak grain pattern and offers...
Teak
Baker Furniture Regency Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Walnut, with satinwood banding, and ebony and satinwood ...
Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut
Edward J. Wormley `Precedent` Writing Desk for Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful drop leaf writing desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Drexel in the United States circa 1940s.
Wood, Elm, Walnut
Hekman Drop-Leaf Marquetry Bookmatched 2-Drawer Writing Desk on Wheels
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Very original and exquisite Hekman drop-leaf marquetry book matched 2-drawer writing desk.
Brass
Swedish Mid-20th Century Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish drop-leaf secretary from the mid-20th century. This Swedish slant-top writing desk, with it's simplistic and clean design, features a top leaf which folds down to reveal sm...
Metal
Sold|$1,680
Scandinavian Modern Drop Leaf Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect size for an occasional writing desk or home office, this drop leaf desk expands from 48.5' wide to 65.5' wide.
Teak
Sold|$995
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Danish modern teak drop-leaf desk. The desk features stunning teak wood grain and sleek, minimalist midcentury Danish design. It offers good storage with three drawers, an...
Teak
Sold|$6,900
Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Writing Table in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wonderful drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans Wegner. This writing table has a drop leaf top on both sides and three drawers.
Oak
Sold|$1,400
Arne Vodder Teak Adjustable Drop-Leaf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Southampton, NJ
Very adjustable having an expandable top that opens the width to 65.5" and three-drawer case that can be slid upon its tracks for use on either side. Made in Denmark, circa 1955.
Brass
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Writing Table, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Haagse School writing table. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak with original macassar ebony knobs. Rare because of the drop leaf on one si...
Abalone, Macassar, Oak
Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Slant Front Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury drop-leaf slant front pine secretary desk in very good vintage condition. This secretary desk is made out of wood, solid pine wood. This Secretary Desk has a Tradition...
Hardwood, Pine
Danish Modern Teak Expandable Drop-Leaf Desk, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly designed Danish modern teak expandable drop-leaf desk. Fabricated from teak which displays an admirable grain with a variety of movement. This compact desk is perfect for a...
Teak
Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Arne Vodder for H.Sigh and son desk with drop-leaf and sliding rails-allowing the drawers to be on either side. Vintage circa 1950s with nice rich patina. The leaf hangs fr...
George Nelson Model 4753 Drop Leaf Desk with Rare Pulls
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This lightly scaled desk is perfect for reading, writing, working on a laptop or tablet.
Steel
Restored Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Houston, TX
Restored Danish rosewood drop leaf desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Circa 1960s.
Rosewood, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk / Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk / Denmark.Designed by aRNE Vodder.. classic desk with 3 drawer and 1 removable extension leaf on the right side..Measures 64.5 w when ex...
Teak
18th to 19th Century Walnut & Mahogany Federal Style Drop Leaf Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th century walnut & mahogany federal style drop leaf desk Handsome 18th to 19th century hand crafted mahogany & walnut desk with inlay Two full length drawers - Beaut...
Mahogany, Walnut
Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Teak Desk in the Style of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Arne Vodder style drop-leaf extensions takes this desk from a width of 48 inches to 66.5 inches.
Teak
Bookcase Veneered Stained Beechwood Vintage, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with drop-leaf writing desk. Veneered stained beechwood.
Beech
Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk Denmark Teak Sliding Drawers 1960's MCM
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Arne Vodder for H.Sigh and son desk with drop-leaf and sliding rails-allowing the drawers to be on either side. Vintage circa 1960s with nice rich patina. The leaf hangs fr...
Teak
George III Regency Mahogany Hunt Drop Leaf Serving Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare late George III Regency period hunt table, serving table or wine tasting drop leaf table constructed from rich mahogany. Features a gate leg flip top that extends the table into...
Brass
Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Drop-leaf secretaire writing desk in golden elm with inset parquetry and golden flame birch panels.
Birch, Elm
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
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, jus...
Elm
Sold|$6,800
Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Interior in red with raised gilt chinoiserie decoration and many individual drawers and compartments including two secret compartments. Bottom has drop leaf desk opening to writing ...
Wood
Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Features 2 pcs with top portion opening to shelves. Bottom has drop leaf desk opening to writing surface with cubbies and compartments that includes working lock and key.
Wood
Sold|$4,800
Mahogany and Leather Drop Leaf Writing Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mahogany and Leather Drop Leaf Writing Desk, when leaf is down the depth is 26".
Brass
Sold|$3,800
George Nelson Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
One of Nelson's most engaging designs for Herman Miller, originating in 1947 and lasting well into the 1950s. Small-scale desk in Excellent condition. Nicely figured walnut with ...
Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Writing Desk in Teak for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Desk features one 48 cm drop-leaf; table measures 132 cm and 180 cm when fully extended.
Midcentury Teak Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Danish, 1960s
By Grange
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Danish style teak writing desk from the 1960s. By London firm Grange.
Teak
Sold|$1,112
Writing desk by Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful drop leaf writing desk by the Danish designer Finn Juhl.
Wood
Sold|$4,900
Danish Drop-Leaf Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Danish Drop-Leaf Writing Table In The Manner Of Hans Wegner. Has Two 20" Drop Leaves For A Total Width Of 77" With Leaves Up. Clearance From Floor to Bottom Of Drawers Is 24"
Oak, Teak
Sold|$3,650
Dunbar "Drop Leaf" Writing Table
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Classic "Green Label" Dunbar desk with trapezoidal top, designed by Edward Wormley. Unusual drop leaf design on which wood grain on leaf is reversed. Finished on all sides with small...
Steel
Sold|$2,000
Mahogany Drop Leaf Desk
Located in New York, NY
Drop leaf desk unit with chrome desk light( inside when opened)
Mahogany
Sold|$950
Danish Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Expandable to allow more desk surface by a removable drop-leaf. This piece is in exceptional all original condition. All drawers and components work smoothly and are very clean. L...
Teak
Sold|$3,200
Swedish Drop-leaf Pedestal Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Swedish pine pedestal desk pine with drop leaf top that opens to 118" to seat several people/workers. Both pedestals rest on square shaped block feet and are fitted with interior dr...
Pine
Sold|$5,500
Hans Wegner Double Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful Hans Wegner desk for Andreas Tuck with rare double drop leaf
Teak, Walnut
Sold|$3,863
Hans Olsen Teak Drop Leaf Desk, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brussels , BE
Hans Olsen teak drop leaf desk, 1960s.
Wood
Drop-leaf Writing Table, Model 5341 By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Table features one 18-inch drop leaf; table measures seventy-two inches when fully extended Signed with applied green rectangular manufacturer's label to drawer: [Dunbar Berne, India...
Steel, Brass
George Nelson Drop-Leaf Desk, Herman Miller, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drop Leaf Desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950ca. Satin chrome legs and J pulls, walnut and stainless steel. With the Drop Leaf extended the length of the top i...
Danish Drop-Leaf Sofa Writing Table Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century Danish drop-leaf writing table. The piece veneered in flamed mahogany boasting a well figured grain and rich patina. The top extending by way of drop...
Mahogany
Sold|$5,800
Drop-Leaf Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Hudson, NY
This desk is equipped with three-drawers as well as a pencil drawer with brass pulls. When extended the length of the desk is 63.5". When the leaf is down the length is 49.5". The to...
Brass
Sold|$10,000
Solid Wood Drop-Leaf Desk by Hans J. Wegner
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drop leaf desk writing table in teak and oak designed by Hans J.
Brass
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Drop-Leaf Desk
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautifully designed walnut drop leaf desk by Drexel for their Parallel line. Designed by Barney Flagg, this beautiful desk is finished on both sides, full file folder drawer with 4 ...
Walnut
Drop-leaf Desk By Børge Mogensen Fpr Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk features one 19.75-inch drop-leaf; table measures 71.5 inches when fully extended.
Aluminum, Brass
Regency Mahogany Drop-Leaf Work or Writing Table with Secret Drawer
Located in London, west Sussex
An excellent quality Regency mahogany drop leaf work/ writing table which features a secret drawer on the right hand side of the top pull out writing section. The table also features...
Mahogany
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Architect Drop Leaf Desk
By Erik Worts
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very large vintage scandinavian modern desk in teak wood attributed to designer Erik Wørts, Denmark, 1960's. This special desk, recently imported. from Europe to Californi...
Teak
George Nelson ebonized drop leaf desk on stainless frame
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson ebonized gate leg desk on stainless steel frame, mfg. Herman Miller. Pulls have been replaced with hand carved rosewood handles. Dimension of desk when fully open is 5...
Stainless Steel
In the Manner of Florence Knoll Custom Drop-Leaf Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk features a single drawer and drop-leaf writing surface.
Aluminum
English Drop Leaf Desk With Typing Slide& Tambour Covered Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
English OAK DESK WITH DROP LEAF TO LEFT SIDE--- PEDESTAL TO ONE SIDE WITH TAMBOUR FRONT CONCEALING 8 DRAWERS TOPED BY PULL OUT TYPING SHELF-- 1 LONG DRAWER WITH TEARDROP PULLS-- CAN ...
Brass
George Nelson Black Lacquered Drop Leaf Desk, Mfg. Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson black lacquered gate leg desk on stainless steel frame, mfg. Herman Miller. Original aluminum J pulls. Desk when open is 57 1/2″
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Napoleon III French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Salon or Writing Table with Drawer, 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-19th century Napoleon III drop-leaf salon or writing table with drawer, displaying wonderfully executed marquetry and ormolu decorations throughout.
Ormolu, Bronze
George Nelson Drop-Leaf Desk, Model 4754 by Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk packs a whole lot of style and tremendous functionality in a relatively compact space. Sought after for it's quality and design, we're thrilled to offer this George Nelson...
Aluminum
Drop Leaf Desk by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri AS, 1960s
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Smart Danish teak drop leaf desk by Erik Buch, 1970s. It has a double sided cabinet, with 3 drawers on one side and a display shelve on the other side. Clever little detail: the drop...
Teak
Drop-Leaf Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H Sigh & Sons
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Long Beach, CA
This compact teak desk was designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s and manufactured by H. Sigh & Sons in Denmark. The desk includes a drop-leaf that allows the top to expand from 47" to...
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk by EW Bach for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, E.W. Bach
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This stunning Danish modern teak top quality desk was designed by EW Bach for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A-S in the 1960s. Featuring a darker toned edge trim and legs, and a rich patina ...
Brass
Sold|$2,850
Mahogany Drop Leaf Library Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Nicely figured mahogany drop leaf library table with two drawers.
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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