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Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

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 Mummenthaler and Meier.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 / Folding Desk
Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 / Folding Desk

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 / Folding Desk

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Buffalo, NY

A fold-down secretary desk that closes completely to resemble a small cabinet. When open, it offers a large work surface, numerous storage compartments, This is a highly sought-afte...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Teak

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Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk crafted by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1950. Named the “Magic Box,” this exquisite piece tr...

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Magic Box", Desk in a Box, Stylized Expanding Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
"Magic Box", Desk in a Box, Stylized Expanding Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

"Magic Box", Desk in a Box, Stylized Expanding Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier, Arne Vodder

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning foldable and closable teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

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.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk
Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk

Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk

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H 45.25 in W 32 in D 21.75 in

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, organizer drawer, fold out desk.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet

Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Astoria, NY

A multifunctional fold out secretary desk and cabinet, originally designed by Swiss architects Ernst Mummenthaler and Otto Meier, referred to as 'The 'Magic Box', manufactured circa ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Magic Box Desk
Danish Modern Teak Magic Box Desk

Danish Modern Teak Magic Box Desk

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H 45.38 in W 32.25 in D 21.25 in

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 two keys for the door and drawer.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk in a Box, Magic Box Desk by BRDR Furbo
Danish Modern Teak Desk in a Box, Magic Box Desk by BRDR Furbo

Danish Modern Teak Desk in a Box, Magic Box Desk by BRDR Furbo

By BRDR Furbo

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Great desk for small spaces! This cleverly designed desk closes up into a box when not in use and opens to reveal a generous sized writing surface, cubbyholes, two adjustable shelves...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern "Magic Box" Mummenthaler Meier Style Folding Teak Desk
Mid-Century Modern "Magic Box" Mummenthaler Meier Style Folding Teak Desk

Mid-Century Modern "Magic Box" Mummenthaler Meier Style Folding Teak Desk

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique folding teak desk is designed in the style of Swiss architects Ernst Mum(m)enthaler & Otto Meier. Unique writing desk folds into itself to save space, offers plenty o...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1970s Secretary Desk Teak Magic Box Cabinet Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Denmark
1970s Secretary Desk Teak Magic Box Cabinet Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Denmark

1970s Secretary Desk Teak Magic Box Cabinet Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Denmark

By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Denmark 1970s Teak 'Magic Box' fold out secretary desk and cabinet.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box Desk
Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box Desk

Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box Desk

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H 45 in W 60 in D 29 in

Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box Desk

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Highland, IN

Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier and made in Norway, this handsome and highly functional Scandinavian modern desk serves beautifully today as a home office system. Like so much Sc...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"

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.

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Teak

Sought after Mummenthaler & Meier “magic box” Vintage 1950’S teak desk in box
Sought after Mummenthaler & Meier “magic box” Vintage 1950’S teak desk in box

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 office space. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this desk features a...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

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 Mummenthaler and Meier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

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 Mummenthaler and Meier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

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.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

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 Mummenthaler and Meier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Desk in Teak Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
Mid-Century Danish Modern Desk in Teak Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box

Mid-Century Danish Modern Desk in Teak Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box

By Mummenthaler and Meier, Arne Vodder

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Stunning foldable and closable teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

1960s, Teak 'Magic in Box' by Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland
1960s, Teak 'Magic in Box' by Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland

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 office contains a lot of storage space, a sliding desktop with tray and a fold-out wor...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Desks

Materials

Teak

TEAK Mid Century Modern Danish "MAGIC BOX" Desk / Hideaway Secretary Desk
TEAK Mid Century Modern Danish "MAGIC BOX" Desk / Hideaway Secretary Desk

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 furniture so functional and versatile.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Original "Magic Box" Writing Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
Original "Magic Box" Writing Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

Original "Magic Box" Writing Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Amazing completely (un)foldable multi functional desk secretary with countless retractable shelves, drawers and boxes and a build-in light over the desk top. This is a unique and rar...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Teak

Mummenthaler & Meier Foldable Desk, Working station, Magic Box, 1960s
Mummenthaler & Meier Foldable Desk, Working station, Magic Box, 1960s

Mummenthaler & Meier Foldable Desk, Working station, Magic Box, 1960s

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Schagen, NL

This absolute phenominal writing desk, was designed by Mummenthaler and Meier, circa 1960s. This small cabinet can be transformed to a real working space with drawers, shelves etc....

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple, Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet

Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in New London, CT

A multifunctional fold out secretary desk and cabinet, originally designed by Swiss architects Ernst Mummenthaler and Otto Meier, referred to as 'The 'Magic Box', manufactured circa ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Maple

Mummenthaler & Meier Desk-in-a-Box or "Magic Box" Work Station Desk Secretary
Mummenthaler & Meier Desk-in-a-Box or "Magic Box" Work Station Desk Secretary

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 Mummenthaler and Meier. There are two models of this piece on the market, one smal...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Teak

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$5,508

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Located in Linkebeek, BE

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Magic Box Desk Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of magic box desk teak on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of magic box desk teak — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An item from our selection of magic box desk teak is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of magic box desk teak over the years, but those crafted by Mummenthaler and Meier, BRDR Furbo and Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.

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