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TEAK Mid Century Modern Danish "MAGIC BOX" Desk / Hideaway Secretary Desk
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This Mid Century Modern Teak "Magic Box" secretary desk highlights precisely what makes Danish
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action Office" line and features a hideaway design set on a rare
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Sottofondo
By Gumdesign
Located in Viareggio, IT
A container, key dish, jewelry box and hideaway in which to store the most precious objects and
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2010s Italian Desk Sets

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Marble

Sottofondo
Sottofondo
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Lowboy Dresser With Pull Out Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Check out this Vintage Lowboy Dresser with Pull-Out Hideaway Writing Desk – a stunning piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Antique Mahogany Desk Top Organizer or Storage Chest with Perpetual Calendar
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid antique mahogany desk top document chest is completely unsigned, but presumed to have
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

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Brass

Organic Modern Decorative Rectangular Green Malachite Stone Look Wood Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
depth of 6.25”, this vessel can hideaway just about any item that clutters up a table or vanity. A thin
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20th Century American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pair of Herman Miller Perchs Designed by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this pair of George Nelson Perchs, includes Herman Miller original label, circa 1980. About the Perch: Designed in 1964 as part of the flexible, open, action office pr...
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Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur William S. Wooton. Produced in mahogany on large sledge feet, four large brass hinges op...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

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Mahogany

Midcentury Pull Down Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1960. We offere this midcentury Pull Down Pendant Light Fixture. Great vintage conditions and recently restored and the entire electrical system is changed.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Wall Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wall secretary desk, model Odense. Oiled solid walnut. Natural leather interior full grain untreated. Designed by Møbler Gallery. Made in France by master craftsmen. Wood from eco-su...
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2010s French Secretaires

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Leather, Walnut

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian Made "Magic Box" Desk in a Box. Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier. Teak exterior with birch and teak interior. Doors swing open and work surface pulls out! Ample stora...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Birch, Teak

Danish Denmark Mid Century Modern Long Teak Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long low Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 6 long low dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 6 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning teak gra...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

1980s, Postmodern Waterfall Dresser with Lighted Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Postmodern faux wood laminate dresser and unique free form organic mirror with lights built into the frame, circa 1980s. It has a curved waterfall front edge, three drawers o...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Dressers

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Brass

Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Action Office desk designed by Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1968. This mid century modern classic is wall mounted (mounting brackets included) permitting an adjustable heig...
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

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Metal

1970's MacDougall Room Divider / Office in Birch & Walnut and Yellow Formica
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's Stewart MacDougall Room Divider with Desk, Multiple Shelves, Storage Cabinets, Drawers, and Waste Bin. Made from birch, walnut, formica and brushed metal. Upper slid...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Formica, Birch, Walnut

Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather, Stainless, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Koby Knoll Click
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair Mies van der Rohe, black leather, stainless, 1960s Labelled, Knoll Associates, circa 1964 Stainless steel, black leather, all original. Measures: 30...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Refinished
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined Danish Modern teak desk, designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Lovig, Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk is currently being refinished and will look incredible when completed....
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Herman Miller Action Office Standing Desk and Drawing Table, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A rare and hard to find Herman Miller - Action Office standing desk and drawing table, circa 1960s. Large working surface, which can be tilted into any max 90-degree angle position ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Aluminum

Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Danish secretary-desk in blond oak 1960s At the bottom there is a cupboard element with 2 doors and 1 shelf inside. 1 drop leaf shelf in the middle of the secretary and a open spac...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Oak

Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
H 57.49 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

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Antique Plantation Desk
Located in Cloverdale, IN
Uniques Sheraton styled plantation desk with folding top, when extended reveals a hideaway
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Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Desks

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Maple

Antique Plantation Desk
Antique Plantation Desk
H 40.5 in W 33 in D 22.5 in
Midcentury Norwegian Hideaway Desk in Rosewood with Original Reading Light
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Norwegian hideaway desk, produced circa 1960s, in the Scandinavian Modern style; this
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Metal

Danish Modern Sleek Rosewood Hideaway Desk Cabinet, Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a very rare and hard to find hideaway desk in exotic rosewood. When the desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

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Rosewood

Art Deco Ebonized Secretary in the Style of Arbus
Located in Austin, TX
hideaway desk. Two doors on bottom are lined with racks, and the cabinet has an interior shelf. The
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Brass

Antique English Oyster Burl Walnut Partners Desk, Hideaway House Beverly Hills
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique English oyster burl partners desk by Hideaway House of Beverly Hills. Both sides featuring
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks

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Burl

Custom Modern Executive Desk
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom faux leather wrapped modern executive desk. Exclusive Carrocel custom made executive desk
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Custom Modern Executive Desk
Custom Modern Executive Desk
H 30 in W 68 in D 30 in
Maitland Smith Leather Top Desk Table with Books
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This wonderful "escritoire" style leather top desk has simulated leather book spines within the
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Custom Modern Executive Desk
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom faux leather wrapped modern executive desk. Exclusive Carrocel custom made executive desk
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks

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Brass

Custom Modern Executive Desk
Custom Modern Executive Desk
H 30 in W 68 in D 30 in
Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This unique roll-top writing desk is from the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum, Steel

Norwegian Midcentury Hideaway Desk in Rosewood with Original Reading Light
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Bensalem, PA
A vintage Norwegian hideaway desk, produced circa 1960s, in the Scandinavian Modern style; this
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood "Magic Box" Hideaway Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, rosewood, "Magic Box" hideaway, folding desk by Mummenthaler and Meier
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Birch

1970s Secretary Desk Teak Magic Box Cabinet Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Denmark
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hideaway secretary desk cabinet Danish modern teak hideaway desk-cabinet. Denmark 1970s Teak 'Magic
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood Hideaway Secretary Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Southampton, NJ
This “magic box” folding desk was originally designed in 1928 by Swiss architects Mummenthaler and
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rare Large George Nelson Roll Top Tambour Action Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This unique roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action Office" line and features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This unique roll-top writing desk is from the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Slant Front Desk with Built in Wine Bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Marietta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak slant front desk with built in wine bar. Great Danish design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Teak Modern Wooton Desk
Located in Bridport, CT
convertible desk with shelves and drawer. Hideaway convenience and organization. Dimensions closed: 32.5
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Modern Wooton Desk
Teak Modern Wooton Desk
H 45 in W 32.5 in D 21.25 in
Moderne Secrataire Desk Dresser
Located in Bronx, NY
Mid-Century Modern secretary writing desk and dresser with organizer roll top that swings up away a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Moderne Secrataire Desk Dresser
Moderne Secrataire Desk Dresser
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
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Hideaway Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hideaway desk available at 1stDibs. A hideaway desk — often made from wood, metal and aluminium — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage hideaway desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the hideaway desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right hideaway desk, those designed in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made hideaway desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Gumdesign and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hideaway Desk?

A hideaway desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $670 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.

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