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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Swedish Gustavian hand painted drop top desk. Writing top H 31”
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 40.5 in W 47.5 in D 19.25 in
Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shape Drop-Leaf Campaign Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
or Desk with kidney-shaped drop leaves or flaps. The desk has a flip-top fitted rear with stationary
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 42 in D 19.25 in
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
Category
20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 83 in W 40 in D 17 in
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
cleverly designed drop-down desk top, two large drawers (one of which includes functioning lock and key
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hardwood Marble Topped Chrome Drop Front Secretaire Desk with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, tall, Rosewood with marble top and chrome
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 52.17 in W 30.12 in D 19.1 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
burl mahogany with its original white marble top. Three faux drawers at the top hide the drop down desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Yew Wood Leather Top Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Brass Hardware MINT!
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
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
English 19th Century Georgian Chest of 5 Drawers with Drop Panel Desk Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century Georgian chest of 5 drawers with drop panel desk top and original hardware.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare Early
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 61 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commode Secretary Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
green marble top and drop front desk behind a faux drawer, revealing a burlwood interior with a burgundy
Category
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a drop front desk at the top, revealing an intricate interior adorned with small burl wood drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Asheville, NC
drop desk with Baker key, brass hinges and handles. Mirrored mini bar. Dovetail drawers. Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Fruitwood
H 84 in W 119 in D 18 in
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden wall secretaire with drop-off top desk, made in the 1950s.
The design and workmanship of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 11.62 in
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
secretary desk has three drawers and a drop down desk. The top portion of this secretary desk can hold
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 91 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
writing desk features a slant-leaf front with elegant plaque shaped carved panel, when dropped down into a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 44.75 in W 35 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
reveal the natural pine below.
The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central cubbie and the drop
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Paint
Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
drawers a-top drop down desk with compartments, over,, (bottom) retains 6 additional drawers and drop down
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in
Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
around the top.
The interior desk is painted green and holds 20 drawers with central cubbie and the drop
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard or Wardrobe in Solid Oak and Ceramic
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
of their works. The left side of the wardrobe has an open shelving space at the top and a drop-front
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
section, larger in depth, is made of a drop-front desk at the top opening to open compartments with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 86.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Cabinet by Jacques Adnet, circa 1950, Made in France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Jersey City, NJ
with shelves, one storage space, a brown leather top drop-leaf desk with four small drawers and an
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
includes the functioning bulb seen in the photos.
The drop-down secretary desk top opens and closes with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 81 in W 122.5 in D 19.5 in
1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
interior drawer.
This most extraordinary period French Empire secrétaire slide top desk displays superb
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 42.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-top desk with its clever design and drawer offers a versatile workspace that adapts to your needs
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
with brass hardware, slant drop front desk top, pull-out desk top supports, and tall bracket feet
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 41 in W 37.25 in D 20.25 in
Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
behind dual glass doors with fretwork. Bottom features pull down lockable drop front desk top which
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Wall Unit by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in Norcross, GA
base with 2 drawers and 2 cabinets with adjustable shelves.
The top features a drop down desk and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak Display Cabinet Secretary and Bar by Ellman Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
the back. Featuring glass sliding doors at the top. A small drop down desk and a small drop down bar
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in Glasgow, GB
bureau unit with drop down desk top. Two of the units are lockable and the key is present. Remember that
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.14 in W 94.89 in D 16.15 in
French 19th Century Inlay Drop Front Desk with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A masterfully inlaid walnut and rosewood drop front desk with marble top from 19th century, France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen Queen Anne cherrywood drop front secretary desk with curio top. Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
19th Century Mahogany Wood Gallery Top Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century mahogany wood gallery top drop-front writing desk / freestanding wall piece
Category
Antique 19th Century European Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Oak
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th C. Antique American Pine slant top drop down desk with exposed dovetail joinery, generous
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Brass
Georgian Slant Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mahogany George III (circa 1800-1820) slant top, drop front desk. Mahogany top with ebony and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Stickley Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Portland, OR
and a variety of small sized drawers behind the drop down desk. The top showcases glass front doors
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
German Inlaid Boulle Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
A German 18th century flip top/drop front boulle desk.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Desks
Materials
Bronze
Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
As functional as it is aesthetically stunning this Danish drop-down front desk model 37 by Arne
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 43 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture
By Monterey Furniture, Frank Mason
Located in Fulton, CA
. Very good original condition, structurally solid. Drop-front desk top sturdy with pigeon hole interior
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted Desk / Bureau
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Swedish painted desk/bureau. The serpentine top over a drop-down desk flanked by six
Category
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Desks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
upper shelves, a drop down desk top opens to three drawers and ample storage area. Also features three
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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
Marble Top Mahogany, Mid-1800s Louis Philippe Drop Front Desk
By Louis Philippe
Located in North York, ON
Marble Top Mahogany Mid 1800s Louis Philippe Drop Front Desk.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Marble
Randers Danish Teak Secretary with Pull-Out Desk Top & Drop-Down Vanity Mirror
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the same vintage. This particular secretary desk doubles as a vanity with a mirror at top and several
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 71.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
balanced by teak cabinets conceals a large bottom storage space with shelf. A top drop down desk adds
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Birch
China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Deland, FL
as it is beautiful. Featuring a drop-down secretary desk top with functioning lock and skeleton key
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 79 in W 48 in D 22.25 in
Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk
By Reid and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
adjustable top shelves, a drop front desk as mentioned with a nicely tooled oxblood leather top, the locks
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 109.45 in W 65.75 in D 19.69 in
English George III Style Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1870
Located in South Bend, IN
bookcase top with three adjustable shelves, a drop-front leather top desk with six small drawers and eleven
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Glass, Cherry, Mahogany
H 91.75 in W 44.88 in L 91.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Storage
By Hans Olsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking piece attributed to Hans Olsen. Lots of great storage, sturdy desk with drop down
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelves, a drop down desk top opens to two drawers and ample storage area. Also features adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Baker Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
-down leather top secretary desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Measures: 75.25" W x 14.75
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 92.25 in W 75.25 in D 14.75 in
Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
leather top secretary desk
By Trosby Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved flame mahogany, with mullioned
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 99.75 in W 88.5 in D 22 in
French Inlaid Mother of Pearl 2 Piece Desk Cabinet Japonaise
Located in Hopewell, NJ
2 Cabinets and 1 drawer on top piece;
Drop down desk with burnt orange velvet liner; alittle
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm, 1960s
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
wide drawers with long sculpted pulls in solid teak. Top with drop down desk leaf. Inside with two
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 42.92 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
Antique French Inlaid Kingwood & Satinwood Parquetry Marble Top Secretary, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
over drop front desk and lower case with long drawer and double door cabinet; cast foliate bronze
Category
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 57 in W 41.5 in D 15.25 in
Danish Bureau, 1960s in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Superb quality Danish Bureau from the 1960s. Brazilian Rosewood.
Lockable top drawer and drop down
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Palisander
Large Cabinet By Johan Tapp For Gump's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gump's. Adjustable dark green shelves and drop down desk with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th c. Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Dallas, TX
details. Many drawers but no keys. Marble top and drop-front with leather desk top.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Drop Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drop top desk you’re looking for. Each drop top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer drop top desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A drop top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made drop top desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ethan Allen, G.V. Møbler and Randers Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.
How Much is a Drop Top Desk?
Prices for a drop top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $5,695, while the average can fetch as much as $3,197.
Questions About Drop Top Desk
- What is a drop-waist top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drop-waist top is a garment worn on the top half of the body. It features a waist seam positioned below the natural waist area and creates the illusion that the wearer has a longer torso. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and designer tops.
- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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 a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In 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.