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Fold Down Desk Antique

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

$3,867

H 45.48 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed

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19th Century French Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Other

Quality Antique French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Quality Antique French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Quality Antique French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed

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19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Other

George I Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Small Bureau On Stand
George I Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Small Bureau On Stand

George I Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Small Bureau On Stand

Located in Essex, MA

. Slant lid fold down desk with fitted interior. Drawers below with brass ring handles; and cabriole legs

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1720s English George I Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Liguria, LXIV Period Firwood 3-Drawer Secretary, early 18th century
Italian, Liguria, LXIV Period Firwood 3-Drawer Secretary, early 18th century

Italian, Liguria, LXIV Period Firwood 3-Drawer Secretary, early 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

drawers with brass hardware in the early Georgian style, the case raised on bracket feet, fold down desk

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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Fir

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint

Located in South Salem, NY

. This rustic cabinet retains its historic paint--a soft blue faded beautifully with age. Fold-down desk

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather

Located in Centennial, CO

straight grain pine with original brass hardware. From top to bottom the desk has a storage drawer, a fold

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Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Queens, NY

, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather inSet in front of a

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Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790
Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790

Located in Houston, TX

brass escutcheons opening to generous interior storage. Below, the slant-front desk folds down to

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Late 19th Century American Federal Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Cherry

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below

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1790s European Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Bone, Wood

Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk
Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk

Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A rare antique, circa 1810, classic American country mahogany bookcase secretary desk from the east

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Early 19th Century American Country Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Side by Side Secretary / Display
Antique Side by Side Secretary / Display

Antique Side by Side Secretary / Display

$2,200

H 77 in W 40.25 in D 16 in

Antique Side by Side Secretary / Display

Located in Brooklyn, NY

small cabinet above. The secretary desk folds down to 29" off the floor, with storage cubbies installed

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Glass, Oak

18th Century Belgian Carved Oak Cabinet
18th Century Belgian Carved Oak Cabinet

18th Century Belgian Carved Oak Cabinet

$16,272

H 78.75 in W 62.21 in D 22.05 in

18th Century Belgian Carved Oak Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

horizontal panel again heavily carved, which folds down to reveal a desk opening. Flanked by very ornately

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Mid-18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Rococo Bureau-Cabinet, Walnut with Ebonized Trim, Milan, Circa 1760
Rococo Bureau-Cabinet, Walnut with Ebonized Trim, Milan, Circa 1760

Rococo Bureau-Cabinet, Walnut with Ebonized Trim, Milan, Circa 1760

Located in Milano, IT

Bureau-cabinet with fold-down writing desk Lombardy, third quarter of the 18th century Walnut

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1750s Italian Rococo Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Italian Travel Desk
Antique Italian Travel Desk

Antique Italian Travel Desk

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H 16 in W 18 in D 14 in

Antique Italian Travel Desk

Located in Newtown, CT

Beautiful polychromed Italian travel desk. Front folds down and rests on drawer. Paint is vibrant

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18th Century Italian Queen Anne Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

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H 31.7 in W 30.71 in D 18.31 in

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

Located in Skipton, GB

drawers and a fold down writing surface. The desk is in original condition only having the handles

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century
Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century

Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century

By Jean-Baptiste Courte

Located in Basel, BS

fluting by rosewood and violet marquetry. The writing desk folds down, and reveals 3 niches and 10 drawers

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Fold Down Desk Or Commode
19th Century English Fold Down Desk Or Commode

19th Century English Fold Down Desk Or Commode

Located in New York, NY

19th century English fold down desk / commode. Ebonized oak finish. Three drawers with brass pulls

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19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

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H 45.28 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk. The top has the original brass gallery, 2 glazed

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Other

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk

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H 48.63 in W 58.25 in D 27.13 in

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

fine desk, folding down to an interior fitted with nine storage areas. The top of the desk slides

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19th Century French Neoclassical Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Shapland and Petter Arts and Crafts Fold Down Desk with a Stylised Copper Panel
Shapland and Petter Arts and Crafts Fold Down Desk with a Stylised Copper Panel

Shapland and Petter Arts and Crafts Fold Down Desk with a Stylised Copper Panel

By Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts fold down mahogany desk by Shapland and Petter. Comprising of a cupboard to the

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Copper

Black Lacquer Bureau de Pente
Black Lacquer Bureau de Pente

Black Lacquer Bureau de Pente

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H 35 in W 27 in D 16 in

Black Lacquer Bureau de Pente

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful detail on this highly decorative ‘chinoiserie’ black lacquer fold-down desk from Paris

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Early 20th Century French Fold Down Desk Antique

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary

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H 62 in W 42.25 in D 21.5 in

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular finished top over a drawer and a fold down desk opening to compartments and a writing

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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Wooden Writing Desk with Fold-Down Front
Antique Wooden Writing Desk with Fold-Down Front

Antique Wooden Writing Desk with Fold-Down Front

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H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in

Antique Wooden Writing Desk with Fold-Down Front

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

This beautiful antique writing desk is made of solid wood with a warm brown color and a rich

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19th Century Georgian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Empire-Style Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Empire-Style Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Empire-Style Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A beautiful 19th century mahogany secretary, c. 1820. This desk has a black, fossil marble top

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19th Century French Empire Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Empire style Crotch Mahogany Secretary
Empire style Crotch Mahogany Secretary

Empire style Crotch Mahogany Secretary

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H 55.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in

Empire style Crotch Mahogany Secretary

Located in Bronx, NY

very nice secretary/cabinet with fold down desk, drawers and storage shelving below w/intricate

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19th Century American Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Bronze

Continental Baroque Style Tall Chest or Desk
Continental Baroque Style Tall Chest or Desk

Continental Baroque Style Tall Chest or Desk

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H 48.25 in W 51 in D 26.5 in

Continental Baroque Style Tall Chest or Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

drawer opening to reveal a fold-down desk/dressing area with 8 drawers, one a writing drawer with secret

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19th Century French Baroque Revival Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Victorian Walnut and Brass Mounted Campaign Chest
Victorian Walnut and Brass Mounted Campaign Chest

Victorian Walnut and Brass Mounted Campaign Chest

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H 44.75 in W 39 in D 18.63 in

Victorian Walnut and Brass Mounted Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular top, the whole in two sections over a central fitted fold down desk drawer

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet
Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet

Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet

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H 34 in W 46 in D 19 in

Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

An unusual French Louis XVI marble-top satinwood 'D' form cabinet with a fold-down desk, above a

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1790s French Louis XVI Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Flame Mahogany Secretary Secretaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top
Flame Mahogany Secretary Secretaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top

Flame Mahogany Secretary Secretaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top

Located in West Hartford, CT

drawers and compartments as well as the requisite fold down desk. A stunning addition to any home.

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Early 20th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

An Italian Baroque Walnut Canterano, 1st Half 18th Century
An Italian Baroque Walnut Canterano, 1st Half 18th Century

An Italian Baroque Walnut Canterano, 1st Half 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

the front with four drawers separated by the frame, the first of which concealing a fold-down desk

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

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H 42.38 in W 37.38 in D 18.5 in

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top above a fold down desk drawer opening to a blue leather writing surface and a

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1850s Chinese Chinese Export Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

An Oak and Inlaid George I Period Secretary
An Oak and Inlaid George I Period Secretary

An Oak and Inlaid George I Period Secretary

Located in Atlanta, GA

atop a fold down desk having original locks

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18th Century and Earlier English Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique English Regency Mahogany Butlers Secretary c. 1820
Antique English Regency Mahogany Butlers Secretary c. 1820

Antique English Regency Mahogany Butlers Secretary c. 1820

Located in Westfield, MA

Regency aesthetic. The central writing surface is concealed within a hinged fold-down desk, which reveals

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1820s English Regency Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Walnut and Walnut Veneereed Secretaire, ca. 1800, in Georgian Style
Italian Walnut and Walnut Veneereed Secretaire, ca. 1800, in Georgian Style

Italian Walnut and Walnut Veneereed Secretaire, ca. 1800, in Georgian Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

fold down desk opening to reveal a number of smaller drawers, some hidden, the writing surface with an

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Early 19th Century Italian George III Fold Down Desk Antique

European 18th Century Secretaire
European 18th Century Secretaire

European 18th Century Secretaire

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H 84.65 in W 52.76 in D 24.02 in

European 18th Century Secretaire

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

storage etc. This piece has a deep carved wooden pediment. The bottom section features a fold down desk

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18th Century European Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Spanish Grain Painted Tall Secretary Bookcase, Second Half of the 19th Century
Spanish Grain Painted Tall Secretary Bookcase, Second Half of the 19th Century

Spanish Grain Painted Tall Secretary Bookcase, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

upper section with glass doors above a middle section with horizontal lozenge detail and a fold down

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1870s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Fold Down Desk Antique

Mid-19th Century English Reeded Secretary Cabinet
Mid-19th Century English Reeded Secretary Cabinet

Mid-19th Century English Reeded Secretary Cabinet

Located in Troy, MI

English cabinet features a reeded walnut base with fold down desk, internal shelves at the bottom

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Mid-19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Glass, Walnut

English Mahogany 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Desk
English Mahogany 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Desk

English Mahogany 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An incredible breakfront bookcase, made of mahogany in the Georgian style, with incorporated desk

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau

Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau

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H 83 in W 50 in D 17.75 in

Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

and fold-down desk with traditional cubbies/petite drawers allows one to organize small essentials

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Early 19th Century Swedish Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Lombardy Trumeau Secretary Walnut with Burl Veneer Ca 1840
19th Century Italian Lombardy Trumeau Secretary Walnut with Burl Veneer Ca 1840

19th Century Italian Lombardy Trumeau Secretary Walnut with Burl Veneer Ca 1840

Located in Encinitas, CA

, centre fold-down desk leaf with lock and key conceals 4 small trimmed drawers, and three-drawer

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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

English Drop Front Desk
English Drop Front Desk

English Drop Front Desk

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H 37 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

English Drop Front Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Classic form, top drawer folds down revealing unique desk with compartments

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19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian 19th Century Satinwood Commode Desk
Scandinavian 19th Century Satinwood Commode Desk

Scandinavian 19th Century Satinwood Commode Desk

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H 43.13 in W 45.25 in D 21 in

Scandinavian 19th Century Satinwood Commode Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stunning Scandinavian commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer. The top

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19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Marble-Top Mahogany and Fruitwood Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Marble-Top Mahogany and Fruitwood Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Marble-Top Mahogany and Fruitwood Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

drawer can be found at the top of the desk that has brass bail handles. The front of the desk folds down

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19th Century French Fold Down Desk Antique

French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant
French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

be found at the top of the desk. The front of the desk folds down when unlocked, revealing a black

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19th Century French Other Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Ebony

French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire À Abattant
French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire À Abattant

French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire À Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

drop-ring pulls. The front of the desk folds down when unlocked, revealing a burgundy leather topped

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19th Century French Other Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Bureau
18th Century Swedish Bureau

18th Century Swedish Bureau

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H 40.56 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in

18th Century Swedish Bureau

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

course a secret drawer. The desk front folds down onto two retracting stretchers. Below are two short

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18th Century Swedish Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Secretary Desk, circa 1860
English Victorian Secretary Desk, circa 1860

English Victorian Secretary Desk, circa 1860

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H 41.34 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in

English Victorian Secretary Desk, circa 1860

Located in Eindhoven, NL

fold down work area. Inside the desk cabinet there are small drawers and filing sections and a small

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest / Desk
Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest / Desk

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest / Desk

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H 38 in W 34.25 in D 17.25 in

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest / Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with inset cut brass corners over a fold down drawer exposing a fitted desk , over

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19th Century Chinese Fold Down Desk Antique

Mid-Victorian English Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
Mid-Victorian English Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet

Mid-Victorian English Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Exceptional English Victorian burl walnut secretary, the fitted desk folding down to reveal leather

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode Desk
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode Desk

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stunning Louis Philippe style mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant
19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant

19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Chicago, IL

single slim drawer at the top with a decorative escutcheon. The front of the desk folds down to reveal an

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19th Century Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Marble

Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode
Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode

Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Beautiful walnut Louis Philippe commode. The second drawer folding down into a secretary writing

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1850s French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Marble

Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode
Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode

Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Beautiful walnut Louis Philippe commode. The second drawer folding down into a secretary writing

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1850s French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Marble

Early Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest
Early Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest

Early Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest

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H 47.75 in W 23.5 in D 19.5 in

Early Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top over drawers and a fold down fitted desk section. all with lock side panels headed

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1830s English Early Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary

Located in Kramfors, SE

the writing desk folded down is 91 cm. The height to the writing desk when folded down is 79.5 cm

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s

Located in South Bend, IN

top in good condition with the top most drawer folding down into a secretary writing desk with

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

desk with no hardware. The front of the desk folds down, revealing a leather topped work surface

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19th Century French Fold Down Desk Antique

Exceptional English Victorian Burl Walnut Fitted Secretary
Exceptional English Victorian Burl Walnut Fitted Secretary

Exceptional English Victorian Burl Walnut Fitted Secretary

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

English Victorian burl walnut secretary, the fitted desk folding down to reveal leather writing

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19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Exceptional English Victorian Burl Walnut Fitted Secretary
Exceptional English Victorian Burl Walnut Fitted Secretary

Exceptional English Victorian Burl Walnut Fitted Secretary

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Exceptional English Victorian burl walnut secretary, the fitted desk folding down to reveal leather

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1860s English Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

single drawer can be found at the top of the desk with a key. The front of the desk folds down when

Category

19th Century French Other Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

French 18th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
French 18th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

French 18th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

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H 55.63 in W 36.25 in D 15.88 in

French 18th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

that matches throughout the piece. The front of the desk folds down to reveal an interior outfitted

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18th Century French Louis XVI Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

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H 56.13 in W 38.13 in D 15.5 in

French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

brass slide. The front of the desk folds down to reveal an interior outfitted with six smaller drawers

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19th Century French Neoclassical Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Neoclassical American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840

Antique Neoclassical American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Lower with Fold Down Desk and Double Door Cabinet, C1840 Measures- 83.25''H x 46''W x 23.5''D

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Mid-19th Century Greco Roman Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

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H 47.75 in W 24 in D 19.5 in

Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Unusual proportions with rectangular top and molded edge over a fold down desk over three drawers

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Flame Mahogany Secretary Secrétaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top
Flame Mahogany Secretary Secrétaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top

Flame Mahogany Secretary Secrétaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top

Located in West Hartford, CT

drawers and compartments as well as the requisite fold down desk. A stunning addition to any home.

Category

Early 20th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Oak Secretary Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1800
Oak Secretary Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1800

Oak Secretary Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1800

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H 69 in W 44 in D 17.25 in

Oak Secretary Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1800

Located in Culver City, CA

, includes a fold down desk and various storage shelves. Measures: 44" W x 17.25" D x 69" H.

Category

Early 1800s Swedish Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Wood, Oak

Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet
Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet

Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

doors is a fold down desk and tons of mail slots and cubbies. The cabinet is being sold as found in

Category

19th Century Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

trim are brass. A single drawer can be found at the top of the desk. The front of the desk folds down

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk
French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk

French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk

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H 38.13 in W 46.75 in D 20.25 in

French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stunning Louis Philippe mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique

Materials

Metal

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Fold Down Desk Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fold down desk antique you’re looking for. Each fold down desk antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fold down desk antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right fold down desk antique, those designed in Victorian, Empire and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one fold down desk antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pleyel & Compie, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Wooton Desk Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fold Down Desk Antique?

The average selling price for a fold down desk antique at 1stDibs is $4,948, while they’re typically $365 on the low end and $124,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

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