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Military Campaign style  Mahogany Davenport Desk. England
Military Campaign style  Mahogany Davenport Desk. England

Military Campaign style Mahogany Davenport Desk. England

$1,598

H 34.26 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in

Military Campaign style Mahogany Davenport Desk. England

Located in Den Haag, NL

Military Campaign Writing Davenport Desk . Solid Mahogany 5 Drawers .1 dummy for the folding out

Category

Vintage 1960s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

fold out desk with old green felt on writing surface and several interior cubbies. One of carrying

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk

$3,095

H 50.25 in W 26 in D 20 in

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk This secretary measures: 26 wide x 20 deep x 50.25

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk

By Joseph Bramah

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

$4,433Sale Price|40% Off

H 6.5 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray

$4,366 / item

H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

", wrote Eileen Gray, "that at the same time can serve as a desk. For entertaining one moves all the pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut
ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut

ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut

$11,196 / item

H 48.43 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in

ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut

By Konstantin Grcic

Located in Alcamo, IT

, walnut veneer with clear varnish, lockable Worktop: Fold-out surface with black leather desk pad Storage

Category

2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White
Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White

Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White

$12,738 / item

H 48.43 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in

Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White

By Konstantin Grcic

Located in Alcamo, IT

, white lacquered finish, lockable Worktop: Fold-out surface with black leather desk pad Storage: Four

Category

2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

By Paul Sormani

Located in Portland, OR

A fine late 19th century antique French painted & gilded mechanical Cylinder desk, by Paul Sormani

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s
French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s

French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

sculptural, the piece hinges on utility—with a desk surface that folds seamlessly into its own silhouette

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

Located in Madrid, ES

hidden fold-out writing desk. The attractive "blonde" camphor wood is contrasted with dark ebony painted

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk

$4,950Sale Price|40% Off

H 63 in W 43 in D 17.5 in

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

top. Underneath is a fold out secretary desk with two large doors which open up to adjustable shelving

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Steel

VINTAGE MILiTARY CAMPAIGN SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH AGED RED LEATHER
VINTAGE MILiTARY CAMPAIGN SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH AGED RED LEATHER

VINTAGE MILiTARY CAMPAIGN SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH AGED RED LEATHER

Located in Pulborough, GB

. Measurements Height - 95 cm Width - 75 cm Depth - 50 cm Depth when desk folded out - 80 cm Desk depth - 4o cm

Category

20th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960
Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960

Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and one 2-door cabinet which are also height adjustable. The right bay features a fold out apron desk

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Secretary 19th century
Antique Secretary 19th century

Antique Secretary 19th century

$4,144

H 56.3 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in

Antique Secretary 19th century

Located in BARCELONA, ES

art to the secretary desk. Intarsia, a technique of inlaying colored pieces of wood to form patterns

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Italian Renaissance revival Bookcase Secretaire, 19th Century
Italian Renaissance revival Bookcase Secretaire, 19th Century

Italian Renaissance revival Bookcase Secretaire, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The lower section includes a fold-out writing desk and ample drawer storage, combining functionality

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s
Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

, intimate space. This fold-out writing desk has undoubtedly borne witness to whispered secrets, love letters

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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19th Century French Console or Desk
19th Century French Console or Desk

19th Century French Console or Desk

Unavailable

H 41 in W 68.75 in D 19.75 in

19th Century French Console or Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 19th century French Parisienne Charles X console with a fold out desk, four interior drawers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desks

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Bureau Desk Bookshelf Retro, Midcentury
Danish Teak Bureau Desk Bookshelf Retro, Midcentury

Danish Teak Bureau Desk Bookshelf Retro, Midcentury

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in

Danish Teak Bureau Desk Bookshelf Retro, Midcentury

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

versatile piece. Perfect in centre stage, in a corner, under the stairs, even in the hallway, this desk

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s
Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s

Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s

By WK Möbel

Located in HEILOO, NL

Teak wooden cabinet with fold-out desk, produced in Germany in the 1960s. The cabinet has 2

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Borge Mogensen Upright Rosewood Desk
Borge Mogensen Upright Rosewood Desk

Borge Mogensen Upright Rosewood Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Upright desk with fold-out work surface. Three drawers. Secret door reveals a vanity mirror. Very

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

English Bachelor's Chest
English Bachelor's Chest

English Bachelor's Chest

Unavailable

H 48 in W 44 in D 21 in

English Bachelor's Chest

Located in New York, NY

We are proud to offer a fabulous chest in remarkable condition with beautiful fold out writing desk

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Very Elegant Petite Lady's Bureau
A Very Elegant Petite Lady's Bureau

A Very Elegant Petite Lady's Bureau

Unavailable

H 47.64 in W 31.89 in D 11.23 in

A Very Elegant Petite Lady's Bureau

By Charles Chevallier

Located in Vienna, AT

upper cover can be folded out thus becoming a writing desk. Four small drawers and slim compartments for

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Tulipwood

Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary
Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary

Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary

Unavailable

H 89.5 in W 47 in D 12 in

Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary

By J. & J.W. Meeks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

original. The slanted top folds out to make a desk; however, there has been damage to the right hinge and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Desk Commode
French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Desk Commode

French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Desk Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

resourceful design incorporates a fold out desk into one of its drawers. The case piece has six drawers in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table Leather
Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table Leather

Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table Leather

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Theodore Alexander the Residency fold

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table and Chair
Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table and Chair

Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table and Chair

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Theodore Alexander The Residency fold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Desks

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Satinwood Beidermeier Desk
Satinwood Beidermeier Desk

Satinwood Beidermeier Desk

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H 54.5 in W 43 in D 19 in

Satinwood Beidermeier Desk

Located in Nantucket, MA

Beidermeier desk, with fold out desk, with nine drawers and cubby interior, and four drawer case

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Mummenthaler and Meier 'Desk in a Box, ' circa 1950
Mummenthaler and Meier 'Desk in a Box, ' circa 1950

Mummenthaler and Meier 'Desk in a Box, ' circa 1950

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in London, GB

Teak and birch veneered plywood. Includes fold-out desk top with centre drawer, multiple storage

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Teak

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lighter wood partitions. Fold out desk with painted periwinkle drawer. Very extraordinary. Some signs of

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk
Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk

Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk

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H 45.25 in W 32 in D 21.75 in

Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Waxahachie, TX

, organizer drawer, fold out desk. All in a great compact design. Withstands the ages.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Fold Out
Antique Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Fold Out

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Fold Out

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Vintage Condition

Category

Vintage 1930s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

wood with a lovely wood grain, it features a fold out desk and multiple small drawers of varying sizes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique South German Marquetry Fruitwood & Walnut Secretary Dresser Desk, 1850
Antique South German Marquetry Fruitwood & Walnut Secretary Dresser Desk, 1850

Antique South German Marquetry Fruitwood & Walnut Secretary Dresser Desk, 1850

Located in Portland, OR

desk of serpentine shape & having a fold out desk writing surface which encloses drawers and a

Category

Antique 1850s German Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Mark J. Furst & Robert Fellner Modular Wall Unit Credenda
Mid-Century Modern Mark J. Furst & Robert Fellner Modular Wall Unit Credenda

Mid-Century Modern Mark J. Furst & Robert Fellner Modular Wall Unit Credenda

Located in West Hartford, CT

walnut and brass construction and features a fold out desk surface, three drawers and ample storage space

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Norwegian Rosewood Fold-Up Desk
Norwegian Rosewood Fold-Up Desk

Norwegian Rosewood Fold-Up Desk

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H 45 in W 64.5 in D 28 in

Norwegian Rosewood Fold-Up Desk

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare 1960s, Norwegian rosewood fold-up desk. This amazing desk folds up into a compact box! Great

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Rare 18th Century French Cherrywood Buffet Deux Corps Writing Desk
Rare 18th Century French Cherrywood Buffet Deux Corps Writing Desk

Rare 18th Century French Cherrywood Buffet Deux Corps Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

fold out writing desk or in French, a "scriban". Tall fold out desks such as this, sometimes

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning Theodore Alexander Campaign Folding Desk Workstation Brown Leather Top
Stunning Theodore Alexander Campaign Folding Desk Workstation Brown Leather Top

Stunning Theodore Alexander Campaign Folding Desk Workstation Brown Leather Top

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

used either folded or unfolded, this is the largest version of this desk and has multiple drawers and

Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Poul Hundevad Two Tiered Teak Cabinet with Shelves Bookcase, Desk, & Light
1960s Poul Hundevad Two Tiered Teak Cabinet with Shelves Bookcase, Desk, & Light

1960s Poul Hundevad Two Tiered Teak Cabinet with Shelves Bookcase, Desk, & Light

By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1960s stacked bookcases with fold-out desk, six book shelves, organizing shelves, lower

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk
French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk

French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk

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H 35.25 in W 45.75 in D 19.75 in

French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century French commode has a resourceful design that incorporates a fold out desk into

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman  1958  Holland
Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman  1958  Holland

Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman 1958 Holland

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Den Haag, NL

. 1 Cabinet with folding out Desk . and 2 with doors . Comes over complete with the rare Chrome

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wenge

Louis XV Cherrywood Bibliotheque Scriban from Burgundy, France, circa 1750
Louis XV Cherrywood Bibliotheque Scriban from Burgundy, France, circa 1750

Louis XV Cherrywood Bibliotheque Scriban from Burgundy, France, circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic buffet deux corps, meaning a buffet with “two bodies”. However, it is also a fold out writing desk

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Wire

Vintage English Mahogany Campaign Butler's Chest of Drawers With Desk (RL)
Vintage English Mahogany Campaign Butler's Chest of Drawers With Desk (RL)

Vintage English Mahogany Campaign Butler's Chest of Drawers With Desk (RL)

Located in Centennial, CO

, also called a butler's chest. Seven drawers offer ample storage and the top drawer fold out desk

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Colonial Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest
19th Century British Colonial Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest

19th Century British Colonial Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest

Located in Richmond, VA

of camphorwood and contains a fold out desk with blue felt writing surface and concealed storage

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare 'Tecton' Secretary Cabinet by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1965
Rare 'Tecton' Secretary Cabinet by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1965

Rare 'Tecton' Secretary Cabinet by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1965

By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

this design. On the upper part it features a fold-out desk top and plenty of illuminated storage space

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers
19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers

19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

secret fold-out desk, offering a discreet workspace tucked away from plain sight. Crafted with the

Category

Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Fold Out Secretary Office Desk Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Fold Out Secretary Office Desk Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Fold Out Secretary Office Desk Cabinet

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage office secretary cabinet desk in rosewood, made in Germany, circa 1960s. This clever piece

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet

Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Astoria, NY

A multifunctional fold out secretary desk and cabinet, originally designed by Swiss architects

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Bonheur du Jour with Viennese Enamel Panels
Exceptional Bonheur du Jour with Viennese Enamel Panels

Exceptional Bonheur du Jour with Viennese Enamel Panels

Located in London, GB

the writing desk folds out from the sloping door at the front. The surface of the desk is lined with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Desks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Small Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Fold-Out Top
19th Century Small Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Fold-Out Top

19th Century Small Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Fold-Out Top

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Small antique mahogany chest of drawers with fold-out top made in Campaign style. Top can be folded

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Vuitton Stokowski Secretaire Trunk, circa 1990
Louis Vuitton Stokowski Secretaire Trunk, circa 1990

Louis Vuitton Stokowski Secretaire Trunk, circa 1990

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H 37.38 in W 16.5 in D 18.13 in

Louis Vuitton Stokowski Secretaire Trunk, circa 1990

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

. A drawer for sheet music and music paper. A hanging file drawer. On the door, a fold-out desk. The

Category

1990s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Modernist Willem Penaat Secretary Cabinet for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1930
Modernist Willem Penaat Secretary Cabinet for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1930

Modernist Willem Penaat Secretary Cabinet for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1930

By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.

Located in The Hague, NL

options and fold out desk, this asymmetrical geometrical cabinet is a perfect example of his modernist

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

English Campaign Chest With Writing Desk
English Campaign Chest With Writing Desk

English Campaign Chest With Writing Desk

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H 38 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

English Campaign Chest With Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

Handsome 19th Century English Campaign Chest. Top section of chest folds out and becomes a writing

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19 Century Italian Secretary Cabinet Desk
19 Century Italian Secretary Cabinet Desk

19 Century Italian Secretary Cabinet Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome and unique Italian secretary with a fold out and supported desk, 5 drawers, two thin

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Two-Part Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretary Desk
19th Century Two-Part Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretary Desk

19th Century Two-Part Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretary Desk

Located in New York, NY

banding. A brass bail is mounted at either side of each case. The upper case folds out into a secretary

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English George II Neoclassical 4-Drawer Walnut Bureau Desk, circa 1730s
English George II Neoclassical 4-Drawer Walnut Bureau Desk, circa 1730s

English George II Neoclassical 4-Drawer Walnut Bureau Desk, circa 1730s

Located in Marbella, ES

size as usual. Desk folds out and each drawer has its own key.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Walter Wirz writing desk secretary in teak Wilhelm Renz Germany 1960
Walter Wirz writing desk secretary in teak Wilhelm Renz Germany 1960

Walter Wirz writing desk secretary in teak Wilhelm Renz Germany 1960

By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

spring mechanism opens up with opening the folding door and two rail guards that support the desk surface

Category

Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

top. Underneath is a fold out secretary desk with two large doors which open up to adjustable shelving

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Small Maitland Smith Writing Bureau Desk Leather Writing Surface Faux Books
Small Maitland Smith Writing Bureau Desk Leather Writing Surface Faux Books

Small Maitland Smith Writing Bureau Desk Leather Writing Surface Faux Books

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely small children’s sized Maitland Smith writing bureau desk with

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

circa 1880 Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Dark Blue Leather Surface
circa 1880 Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Dark Blue Leather Surface

circa 1880 Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Dark Blue Leather Surface

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

desk folded out - 86 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point ? Please view

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

1950s, Poul Cadovius, Teak Wall System with Table
1950s, Poul Cadovius, Teak Wall System with Table

1950s, Poul Cadovius, Teak Wall System with Table

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H 59.06 in W 94.49 in D 9.45 in

1950s, Poul Cadovius, Teak Wall System with Table

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful wall system with fold-out table/desk all in teak. The system is in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak

Fine 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire
Fine 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire

Fine 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire

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H 40.16 in W 37.8 in D 18.12 in

Fine 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire

Located in Allerum, SE

character. Ca 1790 Sweden. Additional measurements: Hight to desk 74 cm, Depth with desk folded out: 80 cm.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Solken Leuchten Brass Table Lamp, 1970s
Solken Leuchten Brass Table Lamp, 1970s

Solken Leuchten Brass Table Lamp, 1970s

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H 26.38 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in

Solken Leuchten Brass Table Lamp, 1970s

By Sölken Leuchten

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice brass table or desk lamp folding out and. Adjustable in all directions, 1970s, Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Two-Part Secretary, Sweden, circa 1800
Gustavian Two-Part Secretary, Sweden, circa 1800

Gustavian Two-Part Secretary, Sweden, circa 1800

Located in Culver City, CA

includes a fold out writing desk, a variety of storage compartments and brass detailing throughout. The

Category

Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard / Secretary Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard / Secretary Attributed to Tommi Parzinger

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard / Secretary Attributed to Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

/ etagere / vitrine with fold-out writing table /desk top. There is an elegant contrast between white

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Andre Cordemeijer 5600 Secretary Cabinets Gispen Culemborg the Netherlands, 1962
Andre Cordemeijer 5600 Secretary Cabinets Gispen Culemborg the Netherlands, 1962

Andre Cordemeijer 5600 Secretary Cabinets Gispen Culemborg the Netherlands, 1962

By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

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By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet

Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet

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Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-Century Cabinet with Fold-Out Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Sought after Mummenthaler & Meier “magic box” Vintage 1950’S teak desk in box

Sought after Mummenthaler & Meier “magic box” Vintage 1950’S teak desk in box

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Markington, GB

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Fold Out Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fold out desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every fold out desk was constructed with great care. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage fold out desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fold out desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A fold out desk made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one fold out desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but ClassiCon, Mummenthaler and Meier and Eileen Gray produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fold Out Desk?

The average selling price for a fold out desk at 1stDibs is $3,561, while they’re typically $1,575 on the low end and $6,237 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Fold Out Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best folding table depends on which room in your home or office you want it for. It also depends on the purpose of the folding table. On 1stDibs find folding tables for the dining room, folding end tables, coffee tables, tray tables and side tables as well.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Folding doors are also known as bi-fold doors and are constructed with two or more panels that a user can fold or unfold to open or close. These doors are fitted into runners on which they slide and fold when opened or closed. They look like the musical instrument concertina and are also sometimes called by this name in an informal setting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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