Folding Box Desk
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
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood
$1,372 Sale Price
30% Off
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
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!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$6,400
H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
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
Category
Antique 1880s German Black Forest Desks
Materials
Walnut
$1,225
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.375 in
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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
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 46.46 in W 21.66 in D 32.68 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Desks
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 44.5 in W 66 in D 29.5 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.63 in W 20.63 in D 11.38 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak, Maple
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 3.27 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Mcm Danish Rosewood Magic Box Folding Desk by Neils Erik, Glasdam Jensen
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
work station. Features large fold out work surface, multiple shelves / storage cubbies, and a filing
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
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
Category
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 Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Box' fold out secretary desk and cabinet. Built in light.
Stamped on the back with makers information
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 47.25 in W 61.75 in D 33 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
H 44.75 in W 55.25 in D 18.75 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple, Teak
H 45.28 in W 32.29 in D 20.87 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak, Maple
H 44.5 in W 32 in D 21.25 in
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Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950.
This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawe...
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$11,715
H 30.32 in W 122.05 in D 33.47 in
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This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available.
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Materials
Chrome
$12,800
H 70.5 in Dm 21.5 in
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Located in Boca Raton, FL
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1980s Postmodern Leather Headboard Nightstands & Lamps King Or Queen Size
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Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic Italian postmodern headboard nighstands and lamps very nice and clean condition it all comes appart the long part of the board splits the leather middle portion and the nigh...
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Aluminum
$4,475
H 41.5 in W 139 in D 24 in
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Located in Montreal, QC
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By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Monumental Maitland Smith Dollhouse bar/ entertainment center/ blanket cabinet.
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Lion drawer pulls.
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Art Nouveau Cobalt Blue Vase with Pewter Overlay
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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$5,989 Sale Price
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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.
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