Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Linkebeek, BE
cabinet. When open, it offers a large work surface, numerous storage compartments, and integrated lighting
Wood
Magic Box Desk from Ateliers Genestar in Paris - 1960s
By Ateliers Genestar
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet Measures : 83.5x56cm H:114cm Mid-century, 1950s
Faux Leather, Wood
$3,877
H 44.89 in W 32.68 in D 21.46 in
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Wood
$3,600
H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Brass
$3,187Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 40 in D 17 in
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-locked to protect all your documents. Opened, it has a large teak writing top that ex...
Rosewood
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hidden desk in a box, a.k.a. "Magic Box" designed by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1928, produced in the
Wood
Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Bernville, PA
Classic Norwegian Mid-Century “Magic Box”. Tall handsome cabinet that opens to an intricate desk
Maple, Walnut
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H 44.5 in W 66 in D 29.5 in
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Astoria, NY
Ernst Mummenthaler and Otto Meier, referred to as 'The 'Magic Box', manufactured circa 1960s, with
Teak
Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Beautifully engineered. Teak. Danish. Vintage Magic Box Desk. Lots of cubbies, file areas
Teak
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Magic Box Hidden Secretary Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Sayreville, NJ
An incredible "magic box" rosewood secrecy desk made in Norway. This exceptional desk has many
Rosewood
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H 21.26 in W 66.15 in L 21.26 in
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk Rosewood, Switzerland, 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
called “Magic Box” and the name says it all. When you open the cabinet, it shows a very nice working
Brass
20th century Mummenthaler&Meier "Magic Box" Secretaire, 1960s
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in LEGNY, FR
Exceptional vintage desk known as the "magic box". Very good condition. Designed by mummenthaler
Teak, Plywood
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H 45.28 in W 67.33 in D 22.45 in
Vintage desk ‘Magic Box’ designed by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1955
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage desk ‘Magic Box’ designed by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1955. This cabinet dates from 1955
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century “Magic Box” Desk in Teak. Designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. No key. Original
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenther and Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Magic Box” Desk by Mummenthaler and Meier. This amazing piece closes completely into a box and
Wood
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H 44.3 in W 32.49 in D 21.26 in
Swiss Design Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage mid-century Swiss design magic box desk by Mummenthaler & Meier. The 'MAGIC BOX' desk or
Wood
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H 47.25 in W 61.75 in D 33 in
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
Teak
Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
By Ateliers Genestar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, 1950s "Magic Box". Expertly made by French manufacturer "Ateliers Genestar". This
Wood
Sold
H 44.89 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
Mummenthaler & Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary & Cabinet, 1960
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in The Hague, NL
space with drawers, shelves etc. - they called it " Magic Box". Has installed lamp- tested& working
Faux Leather, Maple, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Magic Box Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Convertible cabinet that opens to a large desk with multiple cubby’s and file storage. There are
Teak
"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
60's. It is a foldable and closable writing desk or secretary desk called the "Magic Box". The
Wood
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H 44.49 in W 66.15 in D 29.53 in
Sought after Mummenthaler & Meier “magic box” Vintage 1950’S teak desk in box
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Markington, GB
Introducing the stunning Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, a must-have addition to any luxury
Teak
1960s, Teak 'Magic in Box' by Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful teak cabinet and if you open it 'expand' is there going to be an amazing agency. The
Teak
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H 44.69 in W 32.68 in D 21.86 in
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 Retractable desk or “magic
Wood
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, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
By Arne Vodder, Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning foldable and closable Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Brass
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
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Desk in Teak Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
By Arne Vodder, Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning foldable and closable teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Brass
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
Brass
Sold
H 45 in W 32 in D 30 in
Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning foldable and closable Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Brass
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H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning compact Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and
Brass
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
Wood, Teak
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Brass
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H 48 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Mcm Danish Rosewood Magic Box Folding Desk by Neils Erik, Glasdam Jensen
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
open Ingeniously designed Danish modern rosewood cabinet whose hinged doors open to reveal a full
Brass
Magic box by Mummenthaler
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Special secretaire in walnut veneer designed by Mummenthaler and Meier in 1928. It is like a magic
Mummenthaler & Meier “Magic Box” Transforming Rosewood Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary Danish modern “Magic Box” rosewood hide-away desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
Brass
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H 45.28 in W 32.29 in D 20.87 in
Mummenthaler & Meier Foldable Desk, Working station, Magic Box, 1960s
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Schagen, NL
small cabinet can be transformed to a real working space with drawers, shelves etc. It features a body
Maple, Teak
Sold
H 51.5 in W 48.5 in D 20.5 in
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
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 44.5 in W 32 in D 21.25 in
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in New London, CT
Ernst Mummenthaler and Otto Meier, referred to as 'The 'Magic Box', manufactured circa 1960s, with
Teak, Maple
Sold
H 45.28 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
Mummenthaler & Meier Desk-in-a-Box or "Magic Box" Work Station Desk Secretary
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare foldable and closable writing desk or secrétary desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Maple, Teak
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 39 in D 16 in
Teak Wood Console Table with 39-Inch Top, Contemporary Design - Clan Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Clan teak wood console table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with 39-inch top. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Clan console table offers a perfect balance...
Teak
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Zebra Hide
French Art Deco Bed in Rosewood attributed to Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Rosewood Art Deco bed attributed to Jules Leleu, the bottom part inlaid figuring vegetal and butterfly. Slightly curved lines with bronze accents. Measures: 47".50 height at the head...
Bronze
Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful and amazing cabinet built for the medical field, specifically dentists. 11 drawers. Recently restored. All drawers open easily.
Pine
Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl,...
Onyx
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$2,195
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and Fabulous oak 20 drawer apothecary cabinet with labeled plumbing supplies on the door fronts with Brass pulls. Created by the Sexauer co. And originally outfitted with their ...
Brass
$5,321
H 25.99 in W 43.51 in D 28.55 in
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...
Upholstery, Wood
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$6,580
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood A rare altar model with original painting, in the middle Jesus Christus and on the top God the father and two...
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 19th century Mahogany Display cabinet, of imposing large proportions, having profusely carved top section, incorporating foliate, ribbons, shell, cartouche and ...
Mahogany
Art Deco Odeon Walnut Double Bed, England, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930s Art Deco walnut bed originating from England. The veneers are so beautifully detailed, the quality oozes from this bed. Features headboard, foot board and two side iro...
Iron
Massive Antique 153-Drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet
By McGill Manufacturing Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
Extravagant antique apothecary cabinet with 150 drawers of uniform size. Talk about imposing! This piece features solid oak construction across all 5' 9" of this behemoth. In additi...
Oak
9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
9FT Antique Apothecary cabinet Fantastic cabinet from a Texas University Pharmacy College. One piece with 3 sections and 36 drawers. Hand carved details. Retains original category l...
Oak
Pair Monumental English Oak Haberdashery Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Pair monumental English oak haberdashery cabinets (can be split into two sections or pushed together) sku 1275 Price for the pair We can also customise existing piece...
Oak
There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.
The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.
As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions.
Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.
An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.
Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.
Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.
Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home.
For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.