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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

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 51 in D 51 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. The piece closes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
H 40 in W 40 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian 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
$3,187 Sale Price
25% Off
H 36 in W 40 in D 17 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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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
$2,184 Sale Price
25% Off
H 44.49 in W 66.15 in D 29.53 in
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
$12,850
H 13 in W 7.75 in D 5.38 in
1980's Postmodern Memphis Design George Matsumoto Magic Cube Hidden Office
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Ingenious, Memphis Era, Postmodern "Magic Cube" with hidden compartments filled with desk/office
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

"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
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
$3,538
H 45.28 in W 32.29 in D 21.26 in
Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Latticino Swirl Art Glass Paperweight Gold
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unique european art glass paperweight. Add a little Mid-Century magic to your desk or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown 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...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

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
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
$3,988 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.6 in W 7.9 in D 5 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Bathroom Fixtures

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Cane, Acrylic, Wood

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

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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
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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
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2010s Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Anni Desk
Anni Desk
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Acrylic

Joe Colombo Acrilica Desk Lamp, 1962
Joe Colombo Acrilica Desk Lamp, 1962
H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Vanity Desk Table with Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
This vintage mid-century Danish modern vanity desk table is a stunning addition to any space. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

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

Materials

Maple

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, a must-have addition to any luxury
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
H 44.89 in W 32.29 in D 20.87 in
"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
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

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
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desk Sets

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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
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Desks

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century “Magic Box” Desk in Teak. Designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. No key. Original
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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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
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern “Magic Box” Desk by Mummenther and Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Magic Box” Desk by Mummenthaler and Meier. This amazing piece closes completely into a box and
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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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
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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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
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk
Mid Century Danish Magic Box Teak Desk
H 45.25 in W 32 in D 21.75 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
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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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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
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Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Highland, IN
Scandinavian modern desk serves beautifully today as a home office system. Like so much Scandinavian modern
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Teak

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

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Rosewood, Birch

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
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Magic Box Desk
Danish Modern Teak Magic Box Desk
H 45.38 in W 32.25 in D 21.25 in
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
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian Made "Magic Box" Desk in a Box. Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier. Teak exterior with
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Birch, Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
By Arne Vodder, Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning foldable and closable Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
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Mid-20th Century Swiss 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish 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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian 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
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian 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
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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
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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.
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20th Century German Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Magic Crystal Volkswagen Car Paperweight
Magic Crystal Volkswagen Car Paperweight
H 2.13 in W 5.8 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Mcm Danish Rosewood Magic Box Folding Desk by Neils Erik, Glasdam Jensen
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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Oak, Plywood

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
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Paperweights

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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
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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...
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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
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Steel

Ronson 1935 PikaCig Magic Penguin Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box With Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Bronze, Enamel, Steel

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

Materials

Maple, Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century 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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Maple, Teak

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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Maple

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Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not just a sofa—it’s an iconic statement of mid-century modern fantasy. The Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa, reimagined as an expansive sectional, embodies ultimate comfort and sc...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ceramic Shell Bowl by Pol Chambost, circa 1950
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic shell bowl by Pol Chambost, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Shell Bowl by Pol Chambost, circa 1950
Ceramic Shell Bowl by Pol Chambost, circa 1950
$947
H 2.37 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
MCM Danish Nesting Tables Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak Tile
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of MCM Danish Teak ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

MCM Danish Nesting Tables Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak Tile
MCM Danish Nesting Tables Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak Tile
$636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 18 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in
20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Single Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed living room club chair is comp...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Cenutry Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century armchair / lounge chair with ottoman fully made in beechwood. This iconic piece was designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Brugnoli Cantù in Italy during the 19...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

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Magic Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the magic desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every magic desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect magic desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A magic desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one magic desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mummenthaler and Meier, Louis Vincent Aronson and Ronson Art Metal Works produced versions that are worth a look.

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 $95 and can go as high as $315,744, while the average can fetch as much as $3,188.