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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...

Category

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

Materials

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Wilnis, UT

This amazing cabinet is nicknamed "Magic Box" because it reveals an entire working station when opened!

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

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....

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple, Teak

Vintage Magician's Trick Box
Vintage Magician's Trick Box

Vintage Magician's Trick Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A disappearing miniature box that is placed inside the larger magic box.

Category

20th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage

Sculpture BOX by Jeroen Henneman
Sculpture BOX by Jeroen Henneman

Sculpture BOX by Jeroen Henneman

By Jeroen Henneman

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Famous Dutch artist, Jeroen Henneman made a small edition of 3 pieces of this magic "BOX" for WonderWood Amsterdam. His "standing drawings, handmade in multiplex, are well-known ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Contemporary Art

Desk in a Box Attributed to Mummenthaler and Meier
Desk in a Box Attributed to Mummenthaler and Meier

Desk in a Box Attributed to Mummenthaler and Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

The contrast between the teak wood case and the light colored birch interior completes the metamorphosis. The design of this 'Magic Box' is most often attributed to the Swiss arch...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Miu Miu Navy Blue Suede Bow Detail Embellished Loafers Size 40
Miu Miu Navy Blue Suede Bow Detail Embellished Loafers Size 40

Miu Miu Navy Blue Suede Bow Detail Embellished Loafers Size 40

By Miu Miu

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Paired with formal or casual wear, these loafers are sure to add magic! Includes: Original Dustbag, Original Box

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2010s Italian Shoes

Cartier 18 Karat Four-Row Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Cartier 18 Karat Four-Row Pearl and Diamond Bracelet

Cartier 18 Karat Four-Row Pearl and Diamond Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cartier. " A Little Magic Comes in Every Red Box." Meticulously crafted, this stunning bracelet boasts four rows of beautifully matched pearls measuring 7.00mm - 7.50mm.

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Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Cartier 18 Karat 16-Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Encrusted Clasp
Cartier 18 Karat 16-Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Encrusted Clasp

Cartier 18 Karat 16-Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Encrusted Clasp

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cartier. " A Little Magic Comes in Every Red Box." This classic necklace incorporates 16 strands of beautifully matched pearls measuring 2.00mm - 2.25mm.

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Necklace, 1980s Dynasty Era
Vintage Christian Dior Necklace, 1980s Dynasty Era

Vintage Christian Dior Necklace, 1980s Dynasty Era

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

It also comes with the original Dior box. Experience the magic of the 'New Look' that Christian Dior brought into the world of fashion in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Maple

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare foldable writing desk or secrétaire called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Teak

Teak Folding Box Desk with Lamp by Mummenthaler & Meier
Teak Folding Box Desk with Lamp by Mummenthaler & Meier

Teak Folding Box Desk with Lamp by Mummenthaler & Meier

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Dorchester, MA

This "Magic Box" folding desk, first designed in 1928 by Swiss architects Mummenthaler and Meier, was produced in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Maple

Magician's Trick Box, American, 19th Century
Magician's Trick Box, American, 19th Century

Magician's Trick Box, American, 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fine figured maple magician's magic trick box with dice, one wood and one four-sided metal, all original; late 19th century, American.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Games

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Machine Age Potato Baker, Raymond Barton for Na - Mac
Art Deco Machine Age Potato Baker, Raymond Barton for Na - Mac

Art Deco Machine Age Potato Baker, Raymond Barton for Na - Mac

By Na-Mac Products Corporation, Raymond Barton 1

Located in Dallas, TX

Art Deco Machine Age potato baker, Raymond Barton for Na - Mac, with original box potato baking magic. Difficult to source with the original box and insert.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

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Magic Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the magic box you’re looking for. Each magic box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for a magic box, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a magic box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A magic box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made magic box over the years, but those crafted by Mummenthaler and Meier, Glas Italia and Piero Lissoni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Magic Box?

Prices for a magic box start at $175 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $3,121.