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NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Shell, Wood

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
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Antique 1880s German Black Forest Desks

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Walnut

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Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking beautiful rare Magic box folding box desk , circa 1980's very nice clean condition black
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Mummenthaler & Otto Folding Desk /Magic Box/1950s Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in London, Lambeth
What an amazing design a mult functionalists desk that folds into a box.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Mummenthaler and Meier desk in a box folding desk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Here for a fantastic cool useable piece of modernism design. This desk in a box is designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Norway Folding Desk in a Box
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Norway folding desk in a box. Great piece of furniture. Very solid and great for
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the most comprehensive and fine Tri-Fold Writing Slopes or Lap Desks I have ever purchased
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Swedish Extendable Desk in Teak, Sliding Box and Folding Extension 1960
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb little Scandinavian desk. Box of 3 drawers which slides over the entire length to position
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Bernville, PA
Classic Norwegian Mid-Century “Magic Box”. Tall handsome cabinet that opens to an intricate desk
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Grillo Folding Telephone by Marco Zanuso Richard Sapper with Box 1966
By Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper
Located in San Diego, CA
Grillo (Cricket) folding telephone by Marco Zanuso Richard Sapper with the original box from 1966
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hidden desk in a box, a.k.a. "Magic Box" designed by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1928, produced in the
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century double fold campaign lap desk box on stand side table, English. A rarely found
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

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Brass

Folding Rosewood "Desk in a Box"
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 31.5″ wide (closed), 62.5" wide (open) x 20.5″ deep x 47.5″ tall Condition: In g...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Folding Rosewood "Desk in a Box"
Folding Rosewood "Desk in a Box"
H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
By Ateliers Genestar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, 1950s "Magic Box". Expertly made by French manufacturer "Ateliers Genestar". This
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern "Magic Box" Mummenthaler Meier Style Folding Teak Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique folding teak desk is designed in the style of Swiss architects Ernst Mum(m)enthaler
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Alfred Dunhill 1928 Art Deco Pocket-Desk Tripled Fold Box In 925 Sterling Silver
By Alfred Dunhill, Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
desk cigarettes box, made during the art deco period. This unusual triple folded piece was created by
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mcm Danish Rosewood Magic Box Folding Desk by Neils Erik, Glasdam Jensen
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Chicago, IL
work station. Features large fold out work surface, multiple shelves / storage cubbies, and a filing
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood "Magic Box" Hideaway Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, rosewood, "Magic Box" hideaway, folding desk by Mummenthaler and Meier
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Birch

1970s Secretary Desk Teak Magic Box Cabinet Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Denmark
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Box' fold out secretary desk and cabinet. Built in light. Stamped on the back with makers information
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood Hideaway Secretary Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Southampton, NJ
This “magic box” folding desk was originally designed in 1928 by Swiss architects Mummenthaler and
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Royalsystem Wall unit by Poul Cadovius, 1948
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
, minimalist aesthetics. The desk box includes a fold-down desk surface, storage compartments, and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Royalsystem Wall unit by Poul Cadovius, 1948
Royalsystem Wall unit by Poul Cadovius, 1948
H 78.75 in W 127.96 in D 15.75 in
Folding Box Desk by Mummenthaler and Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Dorchester, MA
This desk by Mummenthaler and Meier opens to reveal numerous storage compartments, a large work
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Folding Box Desk by Mummenthaler and Meier
Folding Box Desk by Mummenthaler and Meier
H 44.75 in W 32 in D 21.25 in
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Foldable Desk / Working Station, 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Wilnis, UT
An impressive foldable desk or working station designed by Mummenthaler and Meier, manufactured in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mummenthaler & Meier Foldable Desk, Working station, Magic Box, 1960s
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Schagen, NL
This absolute phenominal writing desk, was designed by Mummenthaler and Meier, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple, Teak

Teak Folding Box Desk with Lamp by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Dorchester, MA
This "Magic Box" folding desk, first designed in 1928 by Swiss architects Mummenthaler and Meier
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Maple

Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in New London, CT
A multifunctional fold out secretary desk and cabinet, originally designed by Swiss architects
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Maple

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By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa 1960's, made in Denmark. Pull out leather top writing area, 9 drawers and organiza...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Set, circa 1930s
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Porcelain

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Located in Montreal, QC
This desk is both highly decorative and unusually functional. The well-figured walnut is complemented by delicate inlays. It is diminutive and interestingly designed. Instead of a fi...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

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Mid-Century Danish Teak Extendable Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Mid-Century Danish Teak Extendable Coffee Table
$1,800
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Folding Box Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folding box desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every folding box desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the folding box desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A folding box desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made folding box desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mummenthaler and Meier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folding Box Desk?

Prices for a folding box desk start at $1,500 and top out at $5,250 with the average selling for $2,619.