Fold Down Desk Antique
Quality Antique French 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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19th Century French Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Other
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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19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Other
Antique English Regency Mahogany Butlers Secretary c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
Regency aesthetic.
The central writing surface is concealed within a hinged fold-down desk, which reveals
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1820s English Regency Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
. This rustic cabinet retains its historic paint--a soft blue faded beautifully with age. Fold-down desk
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Located in Centennial, CO
straight grain pine with original brass hardware. From top to bottom the desk has a storage drawer, a fold
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Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Brass
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in Queens, 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 Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood
Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
brass escutcheons opening to generous interior storage. Below, the slant-front desk folds down to
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Late 19th Century American Federal Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Cherry
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below
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1790s European Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Bone, Wood
Napoleon III Ebony Chiffonier with Secretary Desk, Brass Inlay Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
five locking drawers. The front panel folds down to reveal a desk with embossed leather writing pad
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Brass
$3,279
H 53.55 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Belgian Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
horizontal panel again heavily carved, which folds down to reveal a desk opening. Flanked by very ornately
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Oak
Antique Side by Side Secretary / Display
Located in Brooklyn, NY
small cabinet above. The secretary desk folds down to 29" off the floor, with storage cubbies installed
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Glass, Oak
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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1750s Italian Rococo Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Walnut
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Antique Italian Travel Desk
Located in Newtown, CT
Beautiful polychromed Italian travel desk. Front folds down and rests on drawer. Paint is vibrant
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18th Century Italian Queen Anne Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
drawers and a fold down writing surface. The desk is in original condition only having the handles
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Brass
Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century
By Jean-Baptiste Courte
Located in Basel, BS
fluting by rosewood and violet marquetry. The writing desk folds down, and reveals 3 niches and 10 drawers
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 58.27 in W 38.59 in D 14.97 in
19th Century English Fold Down Desk Or Commode
Located in New York, NY
19th century English fold down desk / commode.
Ebonized oak finish.
Three drawers with brass pulls
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19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Oak
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk. The top has the original brass gallery, 2 glazed
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Other
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 Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
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 Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Copper
H 56 in W 26 in D 22 in
Black Lacquer Bureau de Pente
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful detail on this highly decorative ‘chinoiserie’ black lacquer fold-down desk from Paris
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Early 20th Century French Fold Down Desk Antique
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular finished top over a drawer and a fold down desk opening to compartments and a writing
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
French 19th Century Empire-Style Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful 19th century mahogany secretary, c. 1820. This desk has a black, fossil marble top
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19th Century French Empire Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mahogany
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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19th Century American Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Bronze
Continental Baroque Style Tall Chest or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawer opening to reveal a fold-down desk/dressing area with 8 drawers, one a writing drawer with secret
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19th Century French Baroque Revival Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Brass, Iron
Victorian Walnut and Brass Mounted Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top, the whole in two sections over a central fitted fold down desk drawer
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Marble-Top Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual French Louis XVI marble-top satinwood 'D' form cabinet with a fold-down desk, above a
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1790s French Louis XVI Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood
Flame Mahogany Secretary Secretaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
drawers and compartments as well as the requisite fold down desk. A stunning addition to any home.
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Early 20th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
An Italian Baroque Walnut Canterano, 1st Half 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the front with four drawers separated by the frame, the first of which concealing a fold-down desk
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top above a fold down desk drawer opening to a blue leather writing surface and a
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1850s Chinese Chinese Export Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood
An Oak and Inlaid George I Period Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
atop a fold down desk having original locks
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18th Century and Earlier English Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Oak
Italian Walnut and Walnut Veneereed Secretaire, ca. 1800, in Georgian Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
fold down desk opening to reveal a number of smaller drawers, some hidden, the writing surface with an
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Early 19th Century Italian George III Fold Down Desk Antique
H 62.75 in W 42.75 in D 20 in
European 18th Century Secretaire
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
storage etc. This piece has a deep carved wooden pediment. The bottom section features a fold down desk
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18th Century European Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood
Spanish Grain Painted Tall Secretary Bookcase, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
upper section with glass doors above a middle section with horizontal lozenge detail and a fold down
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1870s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Fold Down Desk Antique
H 93.25 in W 38 in D 12.5 in
Mid-19th Century English Reeded Secretary Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
English cabinet features a reeded walnut base with fold down desk, internal shelves at the bottom
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Mid-19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Glass, Walnut
English Mahogany 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An incredible breakfront bookcase, made of mahogany in the Georgian style, with incorporated desk
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
and fold-down desk with traditional cubbies/petite drawers allows one to organize small essentials
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Early 19th Century Swedish Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Lombardy Trumeau Secretary Walnut with Burl Veneer Ca 1840
Located in Encinitas, CA
, centre fold-down desk leaf with lock and key conceals 4 small trimmed drawers, and three-drawer
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Walnut
H 93.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
English Drop Front Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Classic form, top drawer folds down revealing unique desk with compartments
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19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 19th Century Satinwood Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Scandinavian commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer. The top
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19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Marble-Top Mahogany and Fruitwood Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
drawer can be found at the top of the desk that has brass bail handles. The front of the desk folds down
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19th Century French Fold Down Desk Antique
H 56.75 in W 37.5 in D 15.25 in
French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
be found at the top of the desk. The front of the desk folds down when unlocked, revealing a black
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19th Century French Other Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Ebony
French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire À Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
drop-ring pulls. The front of the desk folds down when unlocked, revealing a burgundy leather topped
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19th Century French Other Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Bureau
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
course a secret drawer. The desk front folds down onto two retracting stretchers. Below are two short
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18th Century Swedish Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood
English Victorian Secretary Desk, circa 1860
Located in Eindhoven, NL
fold down work area. Inside the desk cabinet there are small drawers and filing sections and a small
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest / Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset cut brass corners over a fold down drawer exposing a fitted desk , over
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19th Century Chinese Fold Down Desk Antique
Mid-Victorian English Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional English Victorian burl walnut secretary, the fitted desk folding down to reveal leather
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Walnut, Burl
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Louis Philippe style mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Chicago, IL
single slim drawer at the top with a decorative escutcheon. The front of the desk folds down to reveal an
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19th Century Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble
Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful walnut Louis Philippe commode. The second drawer folding down into a secretary writing
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1850s French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble
Antique French Walnut Louis Philippe Secretaire Drawer Commode
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful walnut Louis Philippe commode.
The second drawer folding down into a secretary writing
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1850s French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble
Early Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over drawers and a fold down fitted desk section. all with lock side panels headed
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1830s English Early Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Walnut
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
the writing desk folded down is 91 cm. The height to the writing desk when folded down is 79.5 cm
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Pine
H 42.52 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
top in good condition with the top most drawer folding down into a secretary writing desk with
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble
H 38.5 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
desk with no hardware. The front of the desk folds down, revealing a leather topped work surface
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19th Century French Fold Down Desk Antique
Exceptional English Victorian Burl Walnut Fitted Secretary
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English Victorian burl walnut secretary, the fitted desk folding down to reveal leather writing
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19th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Exceptional English Victorian Burl Walnut Fitted Secretary
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional English Victorian burl walnut secretary, the fitted desk folding down to reveal leather
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1860s English Victorian Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
single drawer can be found at the top of the desk with a key. The front of the desk folds down when
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19th Century French Other Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mahogany
French 18th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
that matches throughout the piece. The front of the desk folds down to reveal an interior outfitted
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18th Century French Louis XVI Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
brass slide. The front of the desk folds down to reveal an interior outfitted with six smaller drawers
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19th Century French Neoclassical Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Lower with Fold Down Desk and Double Door Cabinet, C1840
Measures- 83.25''H x 46''W x 23.5''D
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Mid-19th Century Greco Roman Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 83.25 in W 46 in D 23.5 in
Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual proportions with rectangular top and molded edge over a fold down desk over three drawers
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood
Flame Mahogany Secretary Secrétaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
drawers and compartments as well as the requisite fold down desk. A stunning addition to any home.
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Early 20th Century English Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Oak Secretary Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
, includes a fold down desk and various storage shelves.
Measures: 44" W x 17.25" D x 69" H.
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Early 1800s Swedish Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Wood, Oak
Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
doors is a fold down desk and tons of mail slots and cubbies.
The cabinet is being sold as found in
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19th Century Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
trim are brass. A single drawer can be found at the top of the desk. The front of the desk folds down
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19th Century French Louis XVI Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Mahogany
French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Louis Philippe mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Metal
Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique clock secretary desk made around 1820 to 1840 in northern Sweden. The desk and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Pine
Early 20th C French Empire Style Secretaire Abattant
Located in Troy, MI
, functional lock, fold down leather-topped desk, pigeon holes, dovetail construction drawers, gilt brass lions
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Early 20th Century French Empire Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Restauration Secretaire Dresser, 1830
Located in Traversetolo, IT
.
The topmost drawer folding down into a secretary writing desk with compartment for storage and
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1830s French Restauration Fold Down Desk Antique
Materials
Marble
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Fold Down Desk Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fold down desk antique you’re looking for. Each fold down desk antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fold down desk antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right fold down desk antique, those designed in Victorian, Empire and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one fold down desk antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pleyel & Compie, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Wooton Desk Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Fold Down Desk Antique?
The average selling price for a fold down desk antique at 1stDibs is $4,948, while they’re typically $365 on the low end and $124,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Fold Down Desk Antique
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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