What is a Murphy desk?

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.

How do I build a collapsible desk?

You can build a collapsible desk by attaching a desk surface such as a piece of wood to the wall using hinges. Fold-down legs add stability to a collapsible desk design. Shop an array of collapsible desks from top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps

$3,199Sale Price|60% Off

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps

By Johan Tapp, Gumps

Located in Lafayette, IN

Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardware and unique, center fold-down desk/cubby. A striking Mid Century piece with equal amounts of charm an...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Mahogany & Marble

$4,500

19th Century French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Mahogany & Marble

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Just below the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant red leather detailed with gold tooling.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Renaissance revival Bookcase Secretaire, 19th Century

$9,950

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 with timeless elegance.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rococo Bureau-Cabinet, Walnut with Ebonized Trim, Milan, Circa 1760

$114,636

Rococo Bureau-Cabinet, Walnut with Ebonized Trim, Milan, Circa 1760

Located in Milano, IT

Bureau-cabinet with fold-down writing desk Lombardy, third quarter of the 18th century Walnut with carved decoration and walnut-burl veneer; applied ebonized wood trim and cornice ...

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Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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

$8,252

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

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Resting the writing surface on its supports, one can sit and write with pen and inkwell in a private, intimate space. This fold-out writing desk has undoubtedly borne witness to whis...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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Folding Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding desk for your home. Each folding desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 144 variations of the antique or vintage folding desk you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A folding desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one folding desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giancarlo Piretti, Mummenthaler and Meier and Anonima Castelli produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folding Desk?

The average selling price for a folding desk at 1stDibs is $2,031, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $35,977 for the highest priced.

Questions About Folding Desk

What is a Murphy desk?
1 Answer
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.
How do I build a collapsible desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can build a collapsible desk by attaching a desk surface such as a piece of wood to the wall using hinges. Fold-down legs add stability to a collapsible desk design. Shop an array of collapsible desks from top sellers on 1stDibs.