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19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
used to produce greater quantities of office documents than ever before. In this context desks which
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Folding Desk Used

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Walnut

Used 19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
is the folding Plia chair. The design was first unveiled at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan in 1967 as
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Folding Desk Used

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Steel, Chrome

Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Faux Leather, Rosewood

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Folding Desk Used

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Walnut

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Folding Desk for Villa Mazzotti, Italy 1946
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni Rare oak wood folding desk for Villa Mazzotti, Milan, Italy Luigi
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

Materials

Brass

White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s Designer - Giancarlo
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1970s Italian Folding Desk Used

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Metal

French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fine desk, folding down to an interior fitted with nine storage areas. The top of the desk slides
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19th Century French Neoclassical Folding Desk Used

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Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Used 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
High Polished American Mid-Century Aluminum Folding Army Desk
Located in New York, NY
blue color for use in US military field hospitals. The desk is designed to Collapse for easy moving and
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Aluminum

Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
freestanding table, desk or against a wall and it can be used in its full width and is then 64cm deep or as a
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20th Century Italian Modern Folding Desk Used

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Laminate

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
storage compartments under the top. Danish design, foldable writing surface with extra storage. Good used
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1890s Danish Country Folding Desk Used

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Pine

White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
of compact living where one item has multiple uses. This table has a folding tabletop and works well
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Folding Desk Used

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Pine

White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 45.67 in
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Folding Desk Used

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Oak

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an ingenious concealed mechanical fold in lower work desk, offering numerous optional uses, its
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1930s American Machine Age Folding Desk Used

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Brass

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea captains desk. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region of the
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Early 19th Century American Federal Folding Desk Used

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Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Danish Modern Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Writing Desk, 1975
Located in Shippensburg, PA
down the shelf allows a much larger desk space, while still allowing all of the shelves to be used for
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Teak

Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in High Wycombe, GB
is a folding camera using 120 roll film, made by Kodak Ltd. in 1930.[1] The body is mottled brown
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Folding Desk Used

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Metal

Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera With 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear Fixed Lens of Dresden
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Folding Desk Used

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Leather

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compartments, the middle section folds down via three brass hinges allowing this to be used as a partners desk
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
used in a school, hence the signs on the underside of the desk top. Metal constructed base with fold
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
used in a school, hence the signs on the underside of the desk top and the front of the drawer. Metal
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Metal, Steel

Friso Kramer 'Reform' Table or Desk with Reclaimed Rustic Oak Top
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
use folded sheet metal in many of his designs was a small revolution in the Industrial Production of
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Metal

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop
Located in High Wycombe, GB
ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop "Alpha" F11 Fixed Lens
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Folding Desk Used

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Leather

French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Salzburg, AT
entirely of beech wood and is very heavy. The desk has 3 drawers with folding brass handles. The top plate
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Brass

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
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1820s English George III Folding Desk Used

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Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Glass Desk by Max Sauze France c 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining table, which is a fantastic foldable chromed metal construction
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Metal

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Folding Desk Used

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Oak, Teak

Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
top of the desk has a pair of hinged panels that fold out to rest against the sides, revealing the
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18th Century English Chippendale Folding Desk Used

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Brass

Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
H 37 in W 57.75 in D 35.75 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Green Leather Folding Eight Day Travel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and functional midcentury leather folding eight day travel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

Materials

Nickel

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
desk top folds open to reveal a green leather writing surface with gold tooling in good antique
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19th Century French Louis XVI Folding Desk Used

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
H 52.13 in W 31.5 in D 17.25 in
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This desk accessory is in its original usable and well-kept condition. The inside looks clean. Some
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Metal

Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
patinated brass accents and a smooth black laminate desk surface that folds up when not in use. Coiled brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather inset in front of a
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Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Folding Desk Used

Materials

Wood

Gillows of Lancaster attri., Gothic Revival Oak Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. A rare Gothic Revival architect's folding desk. The top has
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Folding Desk Used

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Oak

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
! Clever Design, that allows for everything to be closed away when not in use! When fully opened desk is
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Folding Desk Used

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Birch, Teak

Vintage Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk, Sofa Table, Hall Table
Located in Germantown, MD
space with Two Deep dovetailed drawers on each side. Top cover / lid folds to rest nicely on desk top
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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Folding Desk Used

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Walnut

New England Tiger Maple Slant Front Desk circa 1780-90
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a New England curly or tiger maple slant front desk with compartmentalized
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Late 18th Century American Folding Desk Used

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Brass

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
fold out writing area. The campaign desk features an ornate brass escutcheon on the top lid engraved
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Folding Desk Used

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Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk folding under the desk section. You
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Folding Desk Used

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Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
. This important executive desk shows an interesting variation of features. Features such as two folding
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Brass

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing fabric area which has evidence of use with the central folding hinged area has some splitting in
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19th Century English Georgian Folding Desk Used

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
half of which can be locked using the main outside key, this is a rare and unusual feature, see image
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19th Century English Victorian Folding Desk Used

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Brass

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU02 Japanese Series Desk and Chair in Teak, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
maps. The desk is in very good condition with minor signs of age and use. The chairs have some wear
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Metal

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and London A rare find, looking through Gillows of
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1790s English Georgian Folding Desk Used

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Leather, Hardwood

Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in Altwies, LU
, a hanging desk, a chair, a two-tray pedestal table and a visitor chair. All in folded sheet, except
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1930s French Folding Desk Used

Materials

Iron

Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 28.35 in
16th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Table, Circa 1580
Located in Brugge, BE
, making it a perfect addition to any distinguished interior. Whereas almost all tables of this type use
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Folding Desk Used

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Walnut

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
different sized and shaped tables. This base was a folded metal frame which was light but also very strong
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Metal, Aluminum

Black Leather Conference Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The backs of these chairs are high for extra comfort and the armrests fold outwards in order to
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1980s European Post-Modern Folding Desk Used

Materials

Metal

Black Leather Conference Chair
Black Leather Conference Chair
H 45.67 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
shaped sides and back. The hinged cover folds back to reveal the original glass inkwell liner and has a
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19th Century English Victorian Folding Desk Used

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Wood

Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
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H 5.12 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Located in London, GB
are three silver plated coasters. The fold down section is fitted with a useful silver plated serving
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1880s Folding Desk Used

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Perry King, Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
folding handle and placed upright on the floor like a briefcase. This allows the machine to be pulled
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

Materials

Metal

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
comparments. The side carrying handles fold flat within the sides of the box in true campaign style
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1820s Regency Folding Desk Used

Materials

Wood

Dutch 18th Century Birch Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
cabinet has a carved bone escutcheon plate opening with a functioning lock and key to a fold front desk
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19th Century Dutch Other Folding Desk Used

Materials

Brass

PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
three drawers. Folding lid with drawers and bins. Signs of use. Dim.: 140 x 115 x 62 cm.
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Folding Desk Used

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Wood

PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY  18th Century
PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY  18th Century
H 55.12 in W 45.28 in D 24.41 in
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood foldable Desk, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'atelier. This piece is
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Rosewood

Vintage White and Black Toucan Folding Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An excellent postmodern white and black folding desk lamp in the form of toucan. Endlessly
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Folding Desk Used

Materials

Plastic

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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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Desk Used

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Metal

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is versatile, and if
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Late 19th Century English Regency Folding Desk Used

Materials

Burl

Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Folding Desk Used

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Rope, Walnut

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
baize which shows much use and wear we have decided to leave it as a testament to its life and enjoyment
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Folding Desk Used

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Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
H 26.75 in W 30 in D 30 in
Folding Table Made In Oak From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
witnessed over the years. Whether used as a dining table for intimate gatherings, a writing desk for
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1890s Danish Scandinavian Modern Folding Desk Used

Materials

Oak

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Folding Desk Used For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folding desk used you’re looking for. Each folding desk used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding desk used, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folding desk used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folding desk used over the years, but those crafted by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Mummenthaler and Meier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Folding Desk Used?

Prices for a folding desk used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $64 and can go as high as $31,834, while the average can fetch as much as $1,905.
Questions About Folding Desk Used
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Desk blotters are used to protect the top of a table or desk. It helps prevent scratches and absorbs dripped or spilled ink and paint. Desk pad is another name for a blotter. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.