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Collinson & Lock. Aesthetic Movement Two Drawer Writing Table.
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson & Lock. A superior quality Aesthetic Movement two drawer writing table entirely made from
Category
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables
17th Century Spanish Writing Desk with Drawer and Original Iron Lock
Located in Marbella, ES
17th Century Spanish writing desk with drawer and original iron lock.
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 26.38 in W 35.83 in D 22.84 in
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, almost folkloristic, Tyrolean style desk with pine wood frame and lower locking drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 28.875 in W 55.25 in D 27.5 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great Medium sized mid century Danish modern light teak desk with 6 drawers with wooden pulls
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour
Located in London, GB
from a selection of high quality materials. This type of writing desk was first introduced in France in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Danish Modern 6 Drawer Writing Desk with Lock & Key
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
E W Godwin attr for Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement walnut writing table
By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. Attributed to E W Godwin. An exceptional quality walnut writing table with five
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 29.34 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
Regency Style Crotch Mahogany and Tooled Leather Two Part Lady's Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Regency Style Crotch Mahogany and Tooled Leather Two Part Lady's Writing Desk with lock and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 53.5 in W 31.25 in D 18.5 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire
Located in Kramfors, SE
lock to the writing desk and intrior and the key is still present. The key to the larger drawers is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
section writing desk with in-curved front corners, with pull out writing drawer fitted with ratcheted
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Abbess Rosewood and Brass Executive Desk Lockable G Plan Eames Era
By Abbess
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
drawers to the left hand pedestal which are again lockable making the desk extremely secure and great in
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 43.31 in W 64.97 in D 32.29 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Writing Desk by Collinson and Lock
Located in Poling, West Sussex
aesthetic appeal.
The central drawer bears the makers stamp for Collinson and Lock. The whole desk is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 38.98 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
Victorian Era English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, circa 1870
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A handsome and very traditional English Davenport or writing desk, with lockable side storage
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Writing Desk w/ Lock Drawer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Writing Desk featuring an early modernist form with sculpted legs and
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Brown Rosewood Desk, 20th Century, c 1960s, Lockable Drawers
Located in Basildon, London
Beautifully constructed in rosewood, this large solid desk is a wonderful example of Mid-Century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 66.54 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Small Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer
By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great little midcentury Danish modern desk with 3 drawers with wooden pulls. Danish compact design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century English Regency Antique Black Leather Writing Box with Bramah Lock
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A VERY FINE LEATHER BOUND STATIONARY WRITING BOX
Lock inscribed Bramah, London, inkwell inscribed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
H 6.13 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in
Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
-drawer writing desk; a lockable drop down bar cabinet with mirror back and a white satin Mica laminate
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak
H 101.19 in W 125.99 in D 18.12 in
Tall Ebonized Secretaire with White Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
writing desk. Locking storage compartment below and a narrow top drawer with brass hardware. This piece
Category
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Brass
Edwardian Mahogany Campaign Desk with Lock and Key
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine period Edwardian folding camp desk is made of mahogany and some selection of nicely
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Munich, DE
unique very well made.
behind the lockable drawer is a second one - also lockable...... a
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Modern Brown Rosewood Desk, 20th Century, c 1960s, lockable drawers
Located in Basildon, London
Beautifully constructed in rosewood, this large solid desk is a wonderful example of Mid-Century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 66.54 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Center Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great Danish modern mid century desk with 3 drawers with carved pulls. Danish design. No labels
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Small Desk 2 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer
By Ejsing Mobelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great little mid century Danish modern desk with 2 drawers with carved wooden handles. Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Small Desk 3 Drawers Top Lockable Drawer
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great little mid century Danish modern desk with 3 drawers with wooden pulls. Danish compact design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French Debournais One Drawer Tooled Leather Top Desk Table with Lock and Key
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing French Debournais er tooled leather top desk / table with lock and key. One Large and very
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 43.31 in W 64.97 in D 32.29 in
Antique Writing Slope, Bramah Lock, Victorian, Mechi London, circa 1840
By John Joseph Mechi
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope in mahogany with Bramah lock, an English, Victorian slope by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Mahogany
H 7.49 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Ladder String Shelf with Elements, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
, which are holding a lockable writing desk with lighting, two boards and one book storage. It is worth to
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 37.41 in D 12.21 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English rosewood and brass slope desk box from the 19th century, with two locking keys, black
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.635 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
only one key. The lock to the writing desk is functional. The paint has some distress and marks of wear
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Antique Writing Desk or Table with Lock and Key
Located in Stamford, CT
. Writing table has beautiful warm honeyed patina, tapered legs and original lock and key, and if selected
Category
20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Executive Desk with Locking Bar
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Danish modern teak executive desk with floating top and locking executive bar. The desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
NATIONAL MT. AIRY Thomas Jefferson Mahogany Adaptable Drawing Writing Desk
By National Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid mahogany with brass hardware, faux keyhole escutcheon, brass locking pins to hold writing desk in
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 33 in D 22 in
Exposed Lock Single Drawer Table
Located in New Preston, CT
A lovely single drawer Brazilian table with exposed lock, great patina and wonderful detail.
Category
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Rare Teak Mid Century Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very clean and rare teak mid century writing desk. Two lock and key drawers on one side and a lock
Materials
Teak
Louis Vuitton 'Malle Bureau' or Desk Trunk.
Located in London, GB
with drawers, stationery compartments, central locking system and writing desk which folds open to a
Category
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Italian Newly Lacquered in a Bronze Green & Black 1-Drawer Desk / Writing Table
Located in Houston, TX
bronze like green body with black legs. The one drawer has a brass lock. This very elegant desk / writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 39.5 in D 23.5 in
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Lockable Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic lockable writing desk available at 1stDibs. A lockable writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and rosewood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lockable writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lockable writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Collinson & Lock, Gillows of Lancaster & London and John Joseph Mechi each produced at least one beautiful lockable writing desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Lockable Writing Desk?
Prices for a lockable writing desk start at $1,400 and top out at $27,942 with the average selling for $3,375.
Questions About Lockable Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.