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Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary

$2,295

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary

Located in Oakwood, GA

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak "Magic Box" Secretary, 45"H Authentic Mid-Century Modern Danish design "Magic Box" transforming secretary cabinet Expansive pull-out writing/work surfa...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk
Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk

Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk

$3,895

Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk This desk measures: 32 wide x 21.25 deep x 45 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches Fair Vintage Condition ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key

$3,187Sale Price|25% Off

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...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

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

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

$3,399

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Measures : 83x54,5cm H:113cm A fold-down secretary desk that closes completely to resemble a small cabinet. When open, it offers a large work surface, numerous storage compartments,...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Magic Box Desk from Ateliers Genestar in Paris - 1960s
Magic Box Desk from Ateliers Genestar in Paris - 1960s

Magic Box Desk from Ateliers Genestar in Paris - 1960s

$5,508

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 "Magic Box".

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Faux Leather, Wood

Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland 1960's Vintage Magic Box Folding Secretary Desk
Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland 1960's Vintage Magic Box Folding Secretary Desk

Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland 1960's Vintage Magic Box Folding Secretary Desk

$5,508

Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland 1960's Vintage Magic Box Folding Secretary Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

Mummenthaler & Meier “Magic Box” Secretary Desk – Swiss Mid-Century Masterpiece, 1960s We are delighted to offer this exceptional “Magic Box” secretary desk by master Swiss makers M...

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Mid-20th Century Desks

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Wood

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Incredible “Magic Box” Secrecy Desk by Mumenthaler and Meier
Incredible “Magic Box” Secrecy Desk by Mumenthaler and Meier

Incredible “Magic Box” Secrecy Desk by Mumenthaler and Meier

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H 46 in W 32 in D 21 in

Incredible “Magic Box” Secrecy Desk by Mumenthaler and Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Mount Penn, PA

An incredible "magic box" secrecy desk by Swiss architects Mummenthaler and Meier. This exceptional desk has many compartments for storage and has a nice work area, circa 1960, this ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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. All in a great compact design. Withstands the ages.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Magic Box Hidden Secretary Desk
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Magic Box Hidden Secretary Desk

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Magic Box Hidden Secretary Desk

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H 46 in W 32 in D 21 in

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 compartments for storage and has a nice work area, circa 1960, this innovative piece...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

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

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H 45 in W 32 in D 28 in

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

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Wood

Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s
Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s

Mid century Modern Norwegian "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet C.1960s

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H 44.5 in W 32 in D 21 in

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 with a multitude of storage space and shelving.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Maple, Walnut

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

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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

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Vintage 1950s Desks

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenther and Meier
Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenther and Meier

Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenther and Meier

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H 45 in W 32 in D 22 in

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 opens up to display several storage compartments and shelving. Comes with one original...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

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H 44.89 in W 32.29 in D 20.87 in

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the stunning Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, a must-have addition to any luxury office space.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

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H 45 in W 64.5 in D 21 in

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 1950s. Tall handsome teak cabinet while closed, but, Voila! An intricate desk on th...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Mummenthaler & Otto Folding Desk /Magic Box/1950s Desk
Mummenthaler & Otto Folding Desk /Magic Box/1950s Desk

Mummenthaler & Otto Folding Desk /Magic Box/1950s Desk

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H 44.49 in W 65.36 in D 28.75 in

Mummenthaler & Otto Folding Desk /Magic Box/1950s Desk

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in London, Lambeth

What an amazing design a mult functionalists desk that folds into a box.  

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk Rosewood, Switzerland, 1950
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk Rosewood, Switzerland, 1950

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk Rosewood, Switzerland, 1950

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H 21.26 in W 66.15 in

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk Rosewood, Switzerland, 1950

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Stunning foldable writing desk designed by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland 1950. This model is called “Magic Box” and the name says it all. When you open the cabinet, it shows a ve...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Swiss Design Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
Swiss Design Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's

Swiss Design Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's

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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.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

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

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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

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

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Teak

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

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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 box” Measures : Closed Box : 83x55,5cm H:113,5 Open : 167x80cm H:113,5 Weight : ~75kg...

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

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

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H 45 in W 32 in D 30 in

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 Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all yo...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box

Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box

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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 Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect al...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

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

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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 Mummenthaler and Meier.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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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

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H 40 in W 40 in D 20 in

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

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Wood, 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

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H 45 in W 32 in D 21.5 in

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

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

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H 45 in W 32 in D 22 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 Mummenthaler and Meier.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

1800s Magic Lantern Full Boxed Set
1800s Magic Lantern Full Boxed Set

1800s Magic Lantern Full Boxed Set

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H 12.25 in W 5.25 in D 9.5 in

1800s Magic Lantern Full Boxed Set

By Ernst Plank

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful and decorative 1800 magic lantern full boxed set. We believe it was created by Ernst Plank. The body has unusual sphere brass kerosene lamp housing and a figural ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet
Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

Ateliers Genestar "Magic Box" Folding Desk Cabinet

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H 44.5 in W 32.75 in D 21.5 in

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".

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood "Magic Box" Hideaway Desk
Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood "Magic Box" Hideaway Desk

Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood "Magic Box" Hideaway Desk

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H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in

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, Switzerland is your office in a box.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Birch

"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's

"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's

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H 45.28 in W 32.29 in D 21.26 in

"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This absolute phenomenal writing desk, was designed by Mummenthaler and Meier (Switzerland) in the 60's. It is a foldable and closable writing desk or secretary desk called the "Mag...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

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

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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 office space.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box

Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box

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H 45 in W 32 in D 30 in

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 Mummenthaler and Meier. Has retractable sliding light. The piece closes completely and ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Mummenthaler & Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary & Cabinet, 1960
Mummenthaler & Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary & Cabinet, 1960

Mummenthaler & Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary & Cabinet, 1960

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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

Special edition multifunctional fold out secretary desk, cabinet designed by Swiss architects Ernst Mummenthaler and Otto Meier in 1960's period, Switzerland. This cabinet can be t...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Faux Leather, Maple, 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

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H 45 in W 32 in D 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 Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all ...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box
Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box

Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box

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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 Meier. Has retractable sliding light. The piece closes completely and can be key-loc...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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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

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H 45 in W 32 in D 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 Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all ...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

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H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in

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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Oak, Plywood

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

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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 furniture so functional and versatile.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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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

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H 44.49 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in

Original "Magic Box" Writing Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Absolutely stunning eyecatcher in any Mid-Century Modern interior. Measurements when closed 1m13 high, 55cm deep and 84cm wide / measurements when opened: 113cm high, 75cm deep and 1...

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

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Maple, Teak

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Foldable Desk / Working Station, 1950
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Foldable Desk / Working Station, 1950

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Foldable Desk / Working Station, 1950

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H 46.46 in W 21.66 in D 32.68 in

Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Foldable Desk / Working Station, 1950

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Wilnis, UT

An impressive foldable desk or working station designed by Mummenthaler and Meier, manufactured in Switzerland, circa 1950. This amazing cabinet is nicknamed "Magic Box" because i...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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

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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

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

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Maple, Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box, Desk in a Box Closable Work Station
Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box, Desk in a Box Closable Work Station

Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box, Desk in a Box Closable Work Station

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H 45.28 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in

Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box, Desk in a Box Closable Work Station

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare foldable writing desk or secrétaire called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. There are two models of this piece on the market, one with and one without ...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood

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

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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 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

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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

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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

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

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Teak, Maple

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The 'Matisse' Etagere
The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,564 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

Category

2010s English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

$1,750 / item

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

$2,860 / item

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

Category

2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Straw

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Truss, Modern Geometric Wooden Bed
Truss, Modern Geometric Wooden Bed

Truss, Modern Geometric Wooden Bed

$10,006 / item

H 23.63 in W 66.93 in D 82.68 in

Truss, Modern Geometric Wooden Bed

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

Kontra’s interpretation of the bed. Convex geometric-shaped walnut/oak body and leather detailed upholstery. "Elevate Your Bedroom with the Striking Truss Modern Geometric Wooden Be...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo

$696 / item

H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark

Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark

$3,080

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in

Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Karlstad, SE

A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

$3,500

H 35 in W 73 in D 37 in

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$8,647 / set

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

$2,300 / item

H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces

$3,504Sale Price / set|20% Off

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces

By L.F. Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...

Category

Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

$3,500 / item

H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood

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Magic Box Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the magic box mid century you’re looking for. Each magic box mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the magic box mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A magic box mid century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made magic box mid century over the years, but those crafted by Mummenthaler and Meier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Magic Box Mid Century?

Prices for a magic box mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $5,250, while the average can fetch as much as $3,250.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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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