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Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s

Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s

By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Noti Massari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari designed this expandable desk for Stilwood in the

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder

$3,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 47.25 in D 23.75 in

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Baltimore, MD

A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

$2,195Sale Price / item|39% Off

H 29.5 in W 65 in D 23.25 in

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A mid-century teak writing desk with expandable sliding top for more working space. One

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

An Expanding Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk
An Expanding Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk

An Expanding Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk

$4,800

H 31.75 in W 51 in D 21.5 in

An Expanding Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Minimalist Art Deco style Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

central stretcher. The desk offers ample storage with five drawers and an expandable writing surface that

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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite Louis XVI English Style Expanding Mahogany &.Leather Top Desk
Exquisite Louis XVI English Style Expanding Mahogany &.Leather Top Desk

Exquisite Louis XVI English Style Expanding Mahogany &.Leather Top Desk

By Theodore Alexander, Maitland Smith, Jonathan Charles

Located in Bensalem, PA

Very nice Maitland Smith desk with expanding sides, authentic leather top and shiny brass detail

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Vintage 1980s American Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Leather

Midcentury  Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s
Midcentury  Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s

Midcentury Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid Century generous sized and well built expanded metal trash can. Modernist three hairpin legs

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s
Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s

Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s

By Cova, Italy 1

Located in Roma, IT

distinctive feature is the fold-out extension, allowing the desk to expand seamlessly while maintaining a

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Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

extends outward, flanked by hinged drop leaves that expand the desk’s usable width to 44 inches when fully

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Solid Oregon Pine Drop Leaf Desk / Dining Table, Journeyman piece Denmark 1960s
Solid Oregon Pine Drop Leaf Desk / Dining Table, Journeyman piece Denmark 1960s

Solid Oregon Pine Drop Leaf Desk / Dining Table, Journeyman piece Denmark 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Ystad, SE

used on either side of the table, allowing for flexible use as a compact desk or an expanded dining

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Floor Sample Alma Desk Giorgetti Designed By Pamela Amine w/ Leather Finishes
Floor Sample Alma Desk Giorgetti Designed By Pamela Amine w/ Leather Finishes

Floor Sample Alma Desk Giorgetti Designed By Pamela Amine w/ Leather Finishes

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Boston, MA

”, celebrates the main function of a desk, which is to open the mind and expand one's knowledge. A desk for

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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Antique Belle Époque Victorian Style Gold Pierced Brass Desk Letter Opener
Antique Belle Époque Victorian Style Gold Pierced Brass Desk Letter Opener

Antique Belle Époque Victorian Style Gold Pierced Brass Desk Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Belle Époque Victorian Style Gold Pierced Brass Desk Letter Opener Continental Brass c

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder
Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder

Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Buffalo, NY

desk to be expanded, 65" wide when open. Retains original finish. Patina, hand delivery avail to New

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Nesting Tables with Sculptural Live Edge Design Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Nesting Tables with Sculptural Live Edge Design Custom Made by Petersen Antiques

Nesting Tables with Sculptural Live Edge Design Custom Made by Petersen Antiques

By Petersen Antiques

Located in Los Angeles, CA

created from a single piece of cherrywood, warts and all! We designed this desk to expand when needed but

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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Teak Stereo Record Expandable 2 pc. Entertainment Cabinet and Desk Denmark (A)
Teak Stereo Record Expandable 2 pc. Entertainment Cabinet and Desk Denmark (A)

Teak Stereo Record Expandable 2 pc. Entertainment Cabinet and Desk Denmark (A)

By Viborg Stolefabrik

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An expandable stereo record cabinet with one door having an adjustable shelve, 3 record slots and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Spanish 20th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with round Top and Lyre Legs
Spanish 20th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with round Top and Lyre Legs

Spanish 20th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with round Top and Lyre Legs

Located in Miami, FL

for cozy dinners or as an antique writing desk. Its expandable design makes it particularly apt for

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Baroque Drop-Leaf Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century
Antique Baroque Drop-Leaf Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century

Antique Baroque Drop-Leaf Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

folded, and expands to accommodate dining or desk use when needed. The oak surface shows beautiful aging

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Turned Legs
English 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Turned Legs

English 19th Century Pine Drop-Leaf Table with Oval Top and Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique writing desk. Its expandable design makes it particularly apt for apartments or rooms where space

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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

ACO Møbler Sideboard, Gunni Omann, Denmark, 1960s
ACO Møbler Sideboard, Gunni Omann, Denmark, 1960s

ACO Møbler Sideboard, Gunni Omann, Denmark, 1960s

$5,503

H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 18.51 in

ACO Møbler Sideboard, Gunni Omann, Denmark, 1960s

By Gunni Omann, Aco Møbler

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

continuously expanded to include sideboards, desks, shelving systems and dining room furniture. The wood types

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

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Streamlined Art Deco Desk with Expanding Top
Streamlined Art Deco Desk with Expanding Top

Streamlined Art Deco Desk with Expanding Top

Unavailable

H 30 in W 45 in D 22.75 in

Streamlined Art Deco Desk with Expanding Top

Located in North Hollywood, CA

tremendous storage and/or work area. The desk displays all the hallmarks of modern 1930's design, from the

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Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Expandable Double Sided Desk, 1960's
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Expandable Double Sided Desk, 1960's

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Expandable Double Sided Desk, 1960's

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Double Sided Desk, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's. The bank of drawers

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern Rectangular Wooden Desk in Birch Wood, Glass
Modern Rectangular Wooden Desk in Birch Wood, Glass

Modern Rectangular Wooden Desk in Birch Wood, Glass

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 86.62 in

Modern Rectangular Wooden Desk in Birch Wood, Glass

By Duffy London

Located in London, GB

A modern piece of statement furniture from British designer Christopher Duffy. The Abyss Desk

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2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Modern Desk in Glass, Birch and Steel, Rectangular
Large Modern Desk in Glass, Birch and Steel, Rectangular

Large Modern Desk in Glass, Birch and Steel, Rectangular

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 77.96 in

Large Modern Desk in Glass, Birch and Steel, Rectangular

By Duffy London

Located in London, GB

Abyss Desk expands Duffy’s explorations on the concept of depth with a mesmerising depiction of the

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2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Swedish Desk in a Cabinet
Swedish Desk in a Cabinet

Swedish Desk in a Cabinet

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 39.25 in D 15 in

Swedish Desk in a Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Handsome, compact and practical. This teak cabinet opens and expands into a desk with a writing

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s
Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in

Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

By Jitona

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This elegant Art Deco secretary desk from the 1930s reflects the functional and decorative

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood

Gunni Oman, Sideboard Model 21, Rosewood
Gunni Oman, Sideboard Model 21, Rosewood

Gunni Oman, Sideboard Model 21, Rosewood

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 84 in D 18.5 in

Gunni Oman, Sideboard Model 21, Rosewood

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann

Located in Roskilde, Sealand

but later, in 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, expanded into dining room furniture, desks , sideboards , and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Midcentury Sideboard by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun
Danish Teak Midcentury Sideboard by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun

Danish Teak Midcentury Sideboard by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 18.51 in

Danish Teak Midcentury Sideboard by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann

Located in Glasgow, GB

, 1960s, and 1970s, expanded into dining room furniture, desks , sideboards , and shelving systems made in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Expandable Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
Expandable Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar

Expandable Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Austin, TX

Expandable desk (from 5' to 8') of walnut, with steel frame and brass feet, features one file

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

French 19th Century Mahogany Expanding Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Expanding Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Expanding Desk

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H 30.75 in W 58.88 in D 31.63 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Expanding Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century mahogany writing desk is in the style of Louis XVI. The top expands and slides

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood

Mid-century Teak Expandable Desk with Sliding Drawers, Denmark c.1960
Mid-century Teak Expandable Desk with Sliding Drawers, Denmark c.1960

Mid-century Teak Expandable Desk with Sliding Drawers, Denmark c.1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A mid-century Teak writing desk with modular drawers that can sit on either the left or

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Teak Expandable Desk by E. W. Bach for Toften Møbelfabrik
Danish Teak Expandable Desk by E. W. Bach for Toften Møbelfabrik

Danish Teak Expandable Desk by E. W. Bach for Toften Møbelfabrik

By E.W. Bach, Mobelfabrikken Toften

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning piece designed by E. W. Bach for Toften Møbelfabrik. The desk features a lockable top

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

"Magic Box", Desk in a Box, Stylized Expanding Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
"Magic Box", Desk in a Box, Stylized Expanding Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

"Magic Box", Desk in a Box, Stylized Expanding Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Arne Vodder, Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning foldable and closable teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Limed Oak and Chrome Expandable Desk/Dining Table
Limed Oak and Chrome Expandable Desk/Dining Table

Limed Oak and Chrome Expandable Desk/Dining Table

Located in Bellport, NY

to expand length of table.Carefull attention has been paid to insure that wood grains match when

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20th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Danish Teak Bar Trolley with Expandable Desk by Arrebo Møbler
1960s Danish Teak Bar Trolley with Expandable Desk by Arrebo Møbler

1960s Danish Teak Bar Trolley with Expandable Desk by Arrebo Møbler

By Arrebo Mobler

Located in Praha, CZ

The bar trolley top desk can be extended up to 89 cm. This item was carefully refurbished.  

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

French 1940's Desk with Original Leather Top
French 1940's Desk with Original Leather Top

French 1940's Desk with Original Leather Top

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1940's mahogany expanding desk with leather top.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Floating Extension Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Floating Extension Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Floating Extension Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern expandable desk in teak designed by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark. This

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielson for Løvig Dansk, 1977 Denmark, Refinished
Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielson for Løvig Dansk, 1977 Denmark, Refinished

Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielson for Løvig Dansk, 1977 Denmark, Refinished

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

flip top desk is hinged with classy and attractive brass hinges and flips backward to expand the depth

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak

By Hulmefa, Arne Vodder

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Scandinavian Minimalist teak desk produced by Hulmefa and often attributed to Arne Vodder. Unique

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Expandable Table or Desk in the Style of Grosfeld House
Expandable Table or Desk in the Style of Grosfeld House

Expandable Table or Desk in the Style of Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning table or desk in the style of Grosfeld House made of solid limed oak. The piece can be

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Model No. 8 Rotary Desk in Queen Anne Style with Wooton Rotating Cases
Rare Model No. 8 Rotary Desk in Queen Anne Style with Wooton Rotating Cases

Rare Model No. 8 Rotary Desk in Queen Anne Style with Wooton Rotating Cases

By Wooton Desk Co.

Located in New York, NY

this desk can be expanded to an open measurement of 88" x 33" x 31.5" H, offering plenty of room to

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Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Expandable Mahogany and Cork Desk, Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture c.1950
Expandable Mahogany and Cork Desk, Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture c.1950

Expandable Mahogany and Cork Desk, Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture c.1950

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original expandable Paul Frankl desk with cork surface and a Mahogany base with brass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel
Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Barney Flagg. Manufacturer: Drexel “Parallel.” Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 29″H x 72″L x 26.5″W. Materials: W...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Expandable Writing/ Sidetable by Embru- Werke
Wonderful Expandable Writing/ Sidetable by Embru- Werke

Wonderful Expandable Writing/ Sidetable by Embru- Werke

Located in New York, NY

A multi-functional and expandable table designed by Francois Caruelle, Switzerland. A wonderful

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Wonderful Expandable Writing or Sidetable by Embru-Werke
Wonderful Expandable Writing or Sidetable by Embru-Werke

Wonderful Expandable Writing or Sidetable by Embru-Werke

By Embru

Located in New York, NY

A multifunctional and expandable table designed by Francois Caruelle, Switzerland. A wonderful

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Northwestern Expanded Metal Company Waste Basket
Northwestern Expanded Metal Company Waste Basket

Northwestern Expanded Metal Company Waste Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wire mesh waste basket by Northwestern Expanded Metal Company, Chicago, c. 1930's. This piece is

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Expandable Oval Dining Table with 3 Leaves
Mid Century Modern Expandable Oval Dining Table with 3 Leaves

Mid Century Modern Expandable Oval Dining Table with 3 Leaves

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Expandable Oval Dining Table with 3 Leaves The Mid Century Modern expandable

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface
Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface

Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

desk. The surface of the mahogany does have many mild cosmetic issues, although structurally the

Category

Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard Desk for Lovig and Dansk
Jens Quistgaard Desk for Lovig and Dansk

Jens Quistgaard Desk for Lovig and Dansk

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H 33.75 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Jens Quistgaard Desk for Lovig and Dansk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large teak desk with expanding top on hinge creating either a flat or raised level surface with

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Double Sided and Expandable Teak Office by Arne Vodder, 1960
Danish Double Sided and Expandable Teak Office by Arne Vodder, 1960

Danish Double Sided and Expandable Teak Office by Arne Vodder, 1960

By Arne Vodder

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Small very functional Scandinavian desk thanks to its 3-drawer box and its rear niche. It also has

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-top Partners Desk, circa 1960s
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-top Partners Desk, circa 1960s

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-top Partners Desk, circa 1960s

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

with drawers and bins that can expand the flat desk surface. with the cubby section up as shown in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Iconic flip top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig
Iconic flip top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig

Iconic flip top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig

Located in Utrecht, NL

hinged flip top compartment allows this desk to expand for a partner, into a conference or dining table.

Category

20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Lovig Style Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk
Mid-Century Danish Modern Lovig Style Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk

Mid-Century Danish Modern Lovig Style Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

a straight line Peter Lovig style design, flip-top that expands the desk top to 36” W, multiple

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Teak, 1969
Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Teak, 1969

Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Teak, 1969

By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Hamburg, PA

A beautiful expandable Danish modern teak partners desk with a flip-top design by Jens Quistgaard

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Partners Desk
Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Partners Desk

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Partners Desk

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H 34 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Partners Desk

By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Cambridge, US

a writing desk to a well sized partners desk or expanded work table. The cleverly designed storage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Louis XV Style Ivory Desk with Green Detail
Louis XV Style Ivory Desk with Green Detail

Louis XV Style Ivory Desk with Green Detail

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H 30 in W 42.5 in L 30 in

Louis XV Style Ivory Desk with Green Detail

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Louis XV style ivory desk with painted green ivy detail. Desk expands on two sides.

Category

20th Century Desks

Materials

Paint

G.V. Mobler Teak Danish Modern Adjustable Desk
G.V. Mobler Teak Danish Modern Adjustable Desk

G.V. Mobler Teak Danish Modern Adjustable Desk

By G.V. Møbler

Located in Fulton, CA

An expanding Danish Modern teak desk made by G.V. Mobler, Denmark, circa. 1970's. Drawer position

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen Flip Top Teak and Oak Writing Desk
Borge Mogensen Flip Top Teak and Oak Writing Desk

Borge Mogensen Flip Top Teak and Oak Writing Desk

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Berkeley, CA

expanded the desk surface measures 47" wide x 39.5" deep. Recently refinished and in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Writing Desk with 3 Drawers
Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Writing Desk with 3 Drawers

Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Writing Desk with 3 Drawers

Located in Freehold, NJ

bent wood pulls. 

Draw leaf desk expands to make total depth 27 inches. Approximately 9 inch writing

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Walnut Danish Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1960s
Walnut Danish Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1960s

Walnut Danish Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1960s

By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk

Located in Hamburg, PA

A beautiful expandable Danish Modern walnut desk with a flip-top design by Jens Quistgaard for

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Emeryville, CA

teak wood, showcasing a beautiful grain pattern. Its innovative flip-top design expands the desk to 36

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Dropleaf Desk
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Dropleaf Desk

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Dropleaf Desk

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in Franklin Park, IL

wide x 23 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches; when expanded the desk is 58

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1969
Rosewood Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1969

Rosewood Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1969

By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Hamburg, PA

A beautiful expandable Danish Modern rosewood partners desk with a flip-top design by Jens

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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Expanding Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the expanding desk you’re looking for. An expanding desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer expanding desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An expanding desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Arne Vodder, Arrebo Mobler and Barney Flagg each produced at least one beautiful expanding desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Expanding Desk?

Prices for an expanding desk start at $450 and top out at $12,900 with the average selling for $2,532.