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Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Wood
H 44.89 in W 32.68 in D 21.46 in
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare Danish modern "Magic" adjustable teak writing desk / dining table / coffee table circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in Danville, CA
A rare mystery clock, attributed to famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin. This total mechanical clock has a very noticeable large square glass dial, with 2 hands p...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
"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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Latticino Swirl Paperweight with Gold Flecks
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Add a little Mid-Century magic to your desk or display with this stunning Fratelli Toso Murano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Exotic Italian Art Deco era Magic Genie Student Desk Lamp
By Wild & Wessel, Berlin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Magical 1940's student lamp from Italy.
Genie oil lamp design with a bronze finish and natural hand rubbed warm aged patina.
2 wrapped snakes motif the finial handle. Italian cased g...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ronson 1930 Pik a Cig Magic Penguin Touch Tip Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
A beautiful, exceedingly rare
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Wicker Cane Bathroom Vanity Brush or Pen Desk Accessory Holder
Located in New York, NY
bathroom vanity area or desk (demonstrated holding magic markers.)
Dimension: 3.25" x 3.25" x 4.38
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Cane, Acrylic, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A good large brass desk magnifier that would have originally been from a magic lantern, circa 1910
Category
Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Anni Desk
Located in London, GB
magic and triumphed.
The Anni desk is complemented by Barbe, a stunning fully upholstered accent
Category
2010s Desks
Materials
Lacquer
Joe Colombo Acrilica Desk Lamp, 1962
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Geneva, CH
packaging
Enameled metal base with neon tube diffusing the light through the acrylic body, magic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
"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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Foldable Desk / Working Station, 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An impressive foldable desk or working station designed by Mummenthaler and Meier, manufactured in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 46.46 in W 21.66 in D 32.68 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 22.45 in
Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood Magic Box, Desk in a Box
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
The Swiss army knife of desks! This cleverly designed desk closes up into a box when not in use and
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
1980's Postmodern Magic Cube Desk Accessory by George Matsumoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious 1980s "Magic Cube" in black plastic with hidden desk/office supplies in bright colors
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 44.3 in W 32.49 in D 21.26 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Antique Royal "Magic Margin" Typewriter, circa 1940
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique Royal "Magic Margin" typewriter with lift up lid that covers the key hammers. New
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking beautiful rare Magic box folding box desk , circa 1980's very nice clean condition black
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 66.15 in L 21.26 in
Antique French Empire Orange Tole Metal Magic Genie Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire style tole metal small bouillotte desk lamp with rare distress painted orange
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Tôle
H 23.5 in W 12 in D 8.75 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 44.5 in W 66 in D 29.5 in
Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
A beautiful, exceedingly rare
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Bronze
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Birch
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 47.25 in W 61.75 in D 33 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
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 44.69 in W 32.68 in D 21.86 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
By Mummenthaler and Meier, Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning foldable and closable Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Magic Crystal Volkswagen Car Paperweight
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a MC clear crystal Volkswagen car paperweight.
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Mcm Danish Rosewood Magic Box Folding Desk by Neils Erik, Glasdam Jensen
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Measures: 31.5” x 20.5” x 48”H; 60” x 29.5”D when open
31.5” x 20.5” x 48”H; 60” x 29.5”D when open
Ingeniously designed Danish modern rosewood cabinet whose hinged doors open ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens.
It does not matter what the reason is why you
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1940s Royal KMM Model 2178000 Magic Margin Touch Control Typewriter
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1940s Royal KMM Model 2178000 Magic Margin Touch Control Typewriter. Circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Desks
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood Hideaway Secretary Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Southampton, NJ
This “magic box” folding desk was originally designed in 1928 by Swiss architects Mummenthaler and
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
H 44.75 in W 55.25 in D 18.75 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Maple, Teak
Ronson 1935 PikaCig Magic Penguin Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box With Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
An extremely rare and very
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Enamel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple, Teak
H 45.28 in W 32.29 in D 20.87 in
Magic Desk in Black Leather and Polished Steel by André Schelbach
By André Schelbach, Yomei
Located in New York, NY
The Magic desk in its closed state, this desk resembles a refined and elegant sideboard. Featuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
H 45.28 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
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Magic Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic magic desk available at 1stDibs. A magic desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage magic desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer magic desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A magic desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made magic desk over the years, but those crafted by Mummenthaler and Meier, André Schelbach and BRDR Furbo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Magic Desk?
Prices for a magic desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $7,075, while the average can fetch as much as $2,637.