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Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century foldable desk This space saving folding desk or office unit from the 1960's was
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk

Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk

$2,088 Sale Price
28% Off
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
U.S. Military Folding Stainless Steel Field Desk
By René Herbst
Located in Hanover, MA
when folded up: 16.5” high by 30.5” wide x 22” deep. “The flat top desk is a folding type nurse's desk
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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

U.S. Military Folding Stainless Steel Field Desk
U.S. Military Folding Stainless Steel Field Desk

U.S. Military Folding Stainless Steel Field Desk

$3,500
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 22 in
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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Antique 19th Century English Desks

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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

$3,800
H 45.48 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
Located in Sofia, BG
French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part

$2,829 Sale Price
30% Off
H 37.8 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 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
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Antique 1880s German Black Forest Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

$1,225
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.375 in
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT

$4,000
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 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!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

$6,400
H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890's Solid teak hand crafted Campaign folding table from the days of the British Raj
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Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Desks

Materials

Teak

Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs
Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs

Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs

$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop
By Gispen Culemborg, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Colorful desk storage cabinet with (colored) drawers and folding desktop. The cupboard has four visible
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop
1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop

1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop

$2,318
H 53.55 in W 28.75 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bookcase folding desk vintage shelves, mid-20th century Massive oak Depth of the shelves: 8.46 in
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury
Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury

Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury

$2,009
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 10.44 in
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
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Antique 19th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door

$8,323
H 44.1 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
move to pull forward to use as desktop, the other parts of the shelves can be folded up manually one by
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System

Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System

$2,149 Sale Price
39% Off
H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

$11,295 / set
H 41.74 in W 38.59 in D 18.51 in
Rococo Italian Bureau-Cabinet, 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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Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Rococo Italian Bureau-Cabinet, Milan, circa 1760
Rococo Italian Bureau-Cabinet, Milan, circa 1760

Rococo Italian Bureau-Cabinet, Milan, circa 1760

$118,904
H 103.94 in W 60.63 in D 22.45 in

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Rudy Folding Wall Table by Giorgio Manzali for Bonaldo Italy, 1980s
By Bonaldo
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Giorgio Manzali Producer - Bonaldo Italy Model - Rudy Design Period - Eighties Measurements - Width 97 cm x Depth open 62 cm - Closed 5 cm x Height 103 cm Materials - M...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Rudy Folding Wall Table by Giorgio Manzali for Bonaldo Italy, 1980s
Rudy Folding Wall Table by Giorgio Manzali for Bonaldo Italy, 1980s

Rudy Folding Wall Table by Giorgio Manzali for Bonaldo Italy, 1980s

H 40.56 in W 38.19 in D 24.41 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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s

H 36.62 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet
Located in Roubaix, FR
Rare French folding desk door secretaire cabinet with 5 large drawers and 2 small ones inside
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Secretaires

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Bronze

19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet
19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet

19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet

H 51.97 in W 12.21 in D 21.66 in
Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
handsome tall cabinet. Opening the cabinet reveals a multitude of storage, a large fold-out writing/work
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks

Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk
Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk

Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk

H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
Teak Danish folding desk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic unique piece, this super shaped folding desk was made by unknown manufacturer, but
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

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Teak, Wood

Teak Danish folding desk
Teak Danish folding desk

Teak Danish folding desk

H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Rosewood fold-up desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A danish rosewood desk that can be closed into a cube. This desk comes with two keys. A perfect
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

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Rosewood

Rosewood fold-up desk
Rosewood fold-up desk

Rosewood fold-up desk

H 45 in W 64.5 in D 30 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
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s
Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s

Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s

H 44.5 in W 32 in D 21 in
Danish Modern Foldable Teak Desk / Cabinet in the Style of Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Danish modern foldable teak writing desk / cabinet called the "Magic Box" in the style of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Foldable Teak Desk / Cabinet in the Style of Mummenthaler & Meier
Danish Modern Foldable Teak Desk / Cabinet in the Style of Mummenthaler & Meier

Danish Modern Foldable Teak Desk / Cabinet in the Style of Mummenthaler & Meier

H 44.25 in W 64.5 in D 29 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
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

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

Norwegian Rosewood Fold-Up Desk

H 45 in W 64.5 in D 28 in
Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual traveller’s desk with pierced gallery surround enclosing lidded compartments, and slot
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Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry
Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry

Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry

H 7 in W 17.5 in D 11 in
1950's Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
1950's swiss made expendable work space desk, transforms to beautiful walnut cabinet. working desk
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Walnut

1950's Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk
1950's Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk

1950's Mummenthaler & Meier Folding Desk

H 45.5 in W 64.5 in D 30 in
Campaign Desk Folding Travelling Antique Edwardian Secretary Desks 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Rare Edwardian travelling or campaign desk in mahogany Desk stands upright when closed or folded
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Vintage 1910s Desks

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Mahogany

Campaign Desk Folding Travelling Antique Edwardian Secretary Desks 1910
Campaign Desk Folding Travelling Antique Edwardian Secretary Desks 1910

Campaign Desk Folding Travelling Antique Edwardian Secretary Desks 1910

H 38 in W 24 in D 14 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
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Desks

Materials

Oak

Mummenthaler and Meier desk in a box folding desk
Mummenthaler and Meier desk in a box folding desk

Mummenthaler and Meier desk in a box folding desk

H 44.89 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
Campaign Desk 1930s Folding Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk we date to circa 1880 Hand crafted in mahogany it features a pop
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Vintage 1930s Desks

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Other

Campaign Desk 1930s Folding Writing Table
Campaign Desk 1930s Folding Writing Table

Campaign Desk 1930s Folding Writing Table

H 40 in W 40 in D 24 in
Mahogany Fold Up Campaign Style Travelling Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A mahogany collapsible campaign style writing the desk. The top of the desk folds up for travel or
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Early 20th Century English Desks

Mahogany Fold Up Campaign Style Travelling Desk
Mahogany Fold Up Campaign Style Travelling Desk

Mahogany Fold Up Campaign Style Travelling Desk

H 33.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Mahogany Folding English Railroad Station Master's Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers with brass pulls, which drop into a top compartment which, in turn, folds into a base compartment
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Folding English Railroad Station Master's Desk
Mahogany Folding English Railroad Station Master's Desk

Mahogany Folding English Railroad Station Master's Desk

H 43 in W 25 in D 29 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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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks

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Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

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

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk

H 48.63 in W 58.25 in D 27.13 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
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Norway Folding Desk in a Box
Mid-Century Modern Norway Folding Desk in a Box

Mid-Century Modern Norway Folding Desk in a Box

H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
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

Materials

Walnut

Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut
Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut

Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut

H 64 in W 32 in D 21 in
Teak Folding Desk attributed to Jens Quistgaard for Lovig
Located in New York, NY
Excellent teak desk with flip down secretary section. Sold in the US thru George Jensen shops
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20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Folding Desk attributed to Jens Quistgaard for Lovig
Teak Folding Desk attributed to Jens Quistgaard for Lovig

Teak Folding Desk attributed to Jens Quistgaard for Lovig

H 29 in W 64.5 in D 29 in
Custom Folding Desk and Stool by Thomas Saydah, circa 2010
By Thomas Saydah
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A mixed wood, custom handmade folding desk and stool. The desk has black walnut trim with
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Custom Folding Desk and Stool by Thomas Saydah, circa 2010
Custom Folding Desk and Stool by Thomas Saydah, circa 2010

Custom Folding Desk and Stool by Thomas Saydah, circa 2010

H 29.5 in W 25.25 in D 16 in
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
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20th Century Unknown Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

H 32.88 in W 42.13 in L 32.88 in
Swedish extendable teak desk, sliding unit and folding extension 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
position the chair according to your choice, folding and sliding extension to have a larger surface area
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish extendable teak desk, sliding unit and folding extension 1960.
Swedish extendable teak desk, sliding unit and folding extension 1960.

Swedish extendable teak desk, sliding unit and folding extension 1960.

H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
Lovely Original Theodore Alexander Folding Campaign Desk Brown Leather Surface
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign desk with embossed brown
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20th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lovely Original Theodore Alexander Folding Campaign Desk Brown Leather Surface
Lovely Original Theodore Alexander Folding Campaign Desk Brown Leather Surface

Lovely Original Theodore Alexander Folding Campaign Desk Brown Leather Surface

H 30.71 in W 29.14 in L 30.71 in
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

Swedish Extendable Desk in Teak, Sliding Box and Folding Extension 1960
Swedish Extendable Desk in Teak, Sliding Box and Folding Extension 1960

Swedish Extendable Desk in Teak, Sliding Box and Folding Extension 1960

H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Desks

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

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

H 35.04 in W 41.93 in D 27.56 in
Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1900 Chinese Export folding campaign
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs
Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs

Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs

H 25.79 in W 30.91 in D 21.86 in
Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this great mid-century modern circa 1960 solid teak at home desk
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away
Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away

Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away

H 44.49 in W 33.08 in D 21.07 in
A Black Rococo Foldable Writing Desk With Drawers, Circa 18th Century Sweden
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful 18th Century Rococo style writing desk in pink and black (bluish black) featuring a
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Antique 18th Century Finnish Rococo Desks

Materials

Pine

A Black Rococo Foldable Writing Desk With Drawers, Circa 18th Century Sweden
A Black Rococo Foldable Writing Desk With Drawers, Circa 18th Century Sweden

A Black Rococo Foldable Writing Desk With Drawers, Circa 18th Century Sweden

H 42.52 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
1940's Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely great quality and beautiful Scandinavian slim oak writing desk / working bench build in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Beech, Oak

1940's Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
1940's Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top

1940's Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top

H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 11.03 in
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 Desks

Materials

Copper

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

H 56 in W 26 in D 22 in
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away
By Milo Baughman, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Famous revolving folding Mid-Century Modern desk in blond birch.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away

H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s. Tall handsome teak cabinet while closed, but, Voila! An intricate desk on the inside. Opened, the
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

H 45 in W 64.5 in D 21 in
High Polished Palisander With Ebonized Trim Fold Down Desk, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s French high polished palisander exterior with ebonized trim fold down desk Upper cabinet
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

High Polished Palisander With Ebonized Trim Fold Down Desk, France, 1940s
High Polished Palisander With Ebonized Trim Fold Down Desk, France, 1940s

High Polished Palisander With Ebonized Trim Fold Down Desk, France, 1940s

H 52 in W 34 in D 16 in
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
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

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

H 58 in W 43.38 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Italian Light Mahogany Cabinet Folding Door Secretaire Desk
Located in IT
19th century Italian light mahogany cabinet folding door secretaire desk Light mahogany cabinet
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Light Mahogany Cabinet Folding Door Secretaire Desk
19th Century Italian Light Mahogany Cabinet Folding Door Secretaire Desk

19th Century Italian Light Mahogany Cabinet Folding Door Secretaire Desk

H 60.24 in W 38.98 in D 18.51 in
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

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

H 44.5 in W 66 in D 29.5 in
BBPR Unique Encased Library with Foldable Desk
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
A Unique library by BBPR with a folding desk and movable shelves. Three drawers. Commission for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

BBPR Unique Encased Library with Foldable Desk
BBPR Unique Encased Library with Foldable Desk

BBPR Unique Encased Library with Foldable Desk

H 120.08 in W 31.5 in D 13 in
Vintage Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bookcase folding desk vintage shelves, mid-20th century A desk or child bed can integrate this
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury
Vintage Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury

Vintage Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury

H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 8.67 in
Danish Rosewood Conference Desk Set, 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
conference desk and a similar shaped office cabinet with folding door. The desk can be used both sides, there
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Conference Desk Set, 1965
Danish Rosewood Conference Desk Set, 1965

Danish Rosewood Conference Desk Set, 1965

H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelves, the lower section with a slant front folding desk over two doors, raised on bracket feet.   
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Chestnut

Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk
Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk

Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk

H 86 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in
1880s French Bleached Oak Folding Secretary Desk with Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak desk produced in France circa 1880. An impressive antique vitrine standing tall like
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1880s French Bleached Oak Folding Secretary Desk with Vitrine
1880s French Bleached Oak Folding Secretary Desk with Vitrine

1880s French Bleached Oak Folding Secretary Desk with Vitrine

H 93.7 in W 58.3 in D 16.5 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Desk Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Desk Commode
French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Desk Commode

French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Desk Commode

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Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet
Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet

Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet

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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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Bronze

Empire style Crotch Mahogany Secretary
Empire style Crotch Mahogany Secretary

Empire style Crotch Mahogany Secretary

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By Poul Cadovius, Royal
Located in Den Haag, NL
with folding door Desk cabinet . comes with 6 shelves . 3 Uprights and the hardware .Very nice Honey
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Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall System Denmark
Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall System Denmark

Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall System Denmark

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George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Wrought Iron

George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest
George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest

George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest

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Poul Cadovius Cado Three Bay Teak Shelving Unit, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-drawer cabinet 1x three-drawer teak cabinet 1x fold down desk with four drawers in teak 1x very rare
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Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Cado Three Bay Teak Shelving Unit, Denmark
Poul Cadovius Cado Three Bay Teak Shelving Unit, Denmark

Poul Cadovius Cado Three Bay Teak Shelving Unit, Denmark

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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
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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

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French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
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French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers
French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers

French Apothecary Style Rustic Pine Twelve-Drawer Chest of Drawers

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By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Renens, CH
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Steel

"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989
"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989

"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989

H 47.64 in W 14.18 in D 15.36 in
WWI British Officer's Campaign Field Cot Desk or Cabinetta
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WWI British Officer's Campaign Field Cot Desk or Cabinetta

WWI British Officer's Campaign Field Cot Desk or Cabinetta

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Mid-Century Cabinet with Fold-Out Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Mid-Century Cabinet with Fold-Out Desk
Mid-Century Cabinet with Fold-Out Desk

Mid-Century Cabinet with Fold-Out Desk

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Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

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Vintage Midcentury Folding Desk

Vintage Midcentury Folding Desk

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Vintage WWII Folding Military Field Desk

Vintage WWII Folding Military Field Desk

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Hermès Pippa Folding Desk and Stool
Hermès Pippa Folding Desk and Stool

Hermès Pippa Folding Desk and Stool

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Folding Cabinet Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folding cabinet desk you’re looking for. A folding cabinet desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding cabinet desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right folding cabinet desk, those designed in mid-century modern, industrial and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folding cabinet desk over the years, but those crafted by André R. Cordemeyer, Anonima Castelli and Cado are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Folding Cabinet Desk?

Prices for a folding cabinet desk start at $1,241 and top out at $10,438 with the average selling for $3,200.

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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. 

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