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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Teak

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

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

$3,398

H 45.67 in W 32.68 in D 21.46 in

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

Materials

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

$5,506

H 44.89 in W 32.88 in D 22.05 in

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

Materials

Faux Leather, 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

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

H 36 in W 40 in D 17 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-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

Materials

Rosewood

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

$12,850

H 13 in W 7.75 in D 5.38 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

Brass

1980's Postmodern Memphis Design George Matsumoto Magic Cube Hidden Office
1980's Postmodern Memphis Design George Matsumoto Magic Cube Hidden Office

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 supplies.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Antique Kroehler Manufacturing Disney Mickey & Minnie School Desk
Antique Kroehler Manufacturing Disney Mickey & Minnie School Desk

Antique Kroehler Manufacturing Disney Mickey & Minnie School Desk

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Perfect for collectors of vintage Disneyana, folk art furniture, or unique children’s décor, this whimsical desk captures the magic of early animation in a functional, conversation-s...

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Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Latticino Swirl Art Glass Paperweight Gold
Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Latticino Swirl Art Glass Paperweight Gold

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Latticino Swirl Art Glass Paperweight Gold

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 glass paperweight, crafted in Italy in the 1950s.

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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
Exotic Italian Art Deco era Magic Genie Student Desk Lamp

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
RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box

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.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Wicker Cane Bathroom Vanity Brush or Pen Desk Accessory Holder
Wicker Cane Bathroom Vanity Brush or Pen Desk Accessory Holder

Wicker Cane Bathroom Vanity Brush or Pen Desk Accessory Holder

Located in New York, NY

A great piece for bathroom vanity area or desk (demonstrated holding magic markers.) Dimension: 3.25" x 3.25" x 4.38" Height.

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21st Century and Contemporary Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Cane, Acrylic, 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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Mount Penn, PA

An incredible "magic box" secrecy desk by Swiss architects Mummenthaler and Meier.

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

Materials

Wood

Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910
Large Brass Desk Magnifier from a Magic Lantern, circa 1910

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
Anni Desk

Anni Desk

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

Anni Desk

Located in London, GB

Hers was a fight against restrictions and restraints, a woman who at every turn weaved her own magic and triumphed. The Anni desk is complemented by Barbe, a stunning fully uphols...

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2010s Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Joe Colombo Acrilica Desk Lamp, 1962
Joe Colombo Acrilica Desk Lamp, 1962

Joe Colombo Acrilica Desk Lamp, 1962

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H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in

Joe Colombo Acrilica Desk Lamp, 1962

By Oluce, Joe Colombo

Located in Geneva, CH

A table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1962 for O'Luce Edition 2008, new in its original packaging Enameled metal base with neon tube diffusing the light through the acrylic body,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Danish Modern Vanity Desk Table with Mirror
Mid Century Danish Modern Vanity Desk Table with Mirror

Mid Century Danish Modern Vanity Desk Table with Mirror

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H 28 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Vanity Desk Table with Mirror

Located in Hudson, NY

The table is perfect for use as a vanity or desk, offering ample space for all your beauty essentials.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Maple

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Arne Vodder, Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

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

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood Magic Box, Desk in a Box
Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood Magic Box, Desk in a Box

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 opens to reveal a generous sized writing surface, cubbyholes with adjustable shelv...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1980's Postmodern Magic Cube Desk Accessory by George Matsumoto
1980's Postmodern Magic Cube Desk Accessory by George Matsumoto

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 designed by George Matsumoto and produced in Hong Kong.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

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

By Arne Vodder

Located in Sayreville, NJ

An incredible "magic box" rosewood secrecy desk made in Norway.

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid Century “Magic Box” Desk in Teak. Designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

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

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 secretaire was designed by Mummenthaler and Meier in Switzerland in the 1950's / 60's.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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

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.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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

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

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Antique Royal "Magic Margin" Typewriter, circa 1940
Antique Royal "Magic Margin" Typewriter, circa 1940

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 ribbon installed. This typewriter has smooth typing, the carriage and space bar fu...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut
Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut

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 lacquer wood handles tons of storage hard to find item with a portable clip lamp cha...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

Teak. Danish. Vintage Magic Box Desk. Lots of cubbies, file areas, organizer drawer, fold out desk.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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

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.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Stunning foldable writing desk designed by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland 1950.

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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
Antique French Empire Orange Tole Metal Magic Genie Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp

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 and gold finish and "Magic Genie Lamp" Form.

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Astoria, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box

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.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"

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H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in

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 versatile.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box Desk

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H 45 in W 60 in D 29 in

Mummenthaler and Meier Magic Box Desk

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Highland, IN

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

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Teak

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

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

Materials

Rosewood, Birch

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

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

By BRDR Furbo

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

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

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Danish Modern Teak Magic Box Desk

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H 45.38 in W 32.25 in D 21.25 in

Danish Modern Teak Magic Box Desk

Located in Denton, TX

Convertible cabinet that opens to a large desk with multiple cubby’s and file storage. There are two keys for the door and drawer.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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

This piece is in essence an updated version of the "Wooton" desk which was introduced by the Wooton Desk Company of Indianapolis in 1874.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Norwegian Made "Magic Box" Desk in a Box. Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier.

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Teak

Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table

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 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier, Arne Vodder

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier, Arne Vodder

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid century Danish Modern 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

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Stunning compact Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Markington, GB

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

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Materials

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Magic Crystal Volkswagen Car Paperweight

Magic Crystal Volkswagen Car Paperweight

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Magic Crystal Volkswagen Car Paperweight

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a MC clear crystal Volkswagen car paperweight.

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Materials

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Vintage Mcm Danish Rosewood Magic Box Folding Desk by Neils Erik, Glasdam Jensen
Vintage Mcm Danish Rosewood Magic Box Folding Desk by Neils Erik, Glasdam Jensen

Vintage Mcm Danish Rosewood Magic Box Folding Desk by Neils Erik, Glasdam Jensen

By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri

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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Materials

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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

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...

Category

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

Materials

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Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens

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 like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses.

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

It is a foldable and closable writing desk or secretary desk called the "Magic Box". The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1940s Royal KMM Model 2178000 Magic Margin Touch Control Typewriter
Vintage 1940s Royal KMM Model 2178000 Magic Margin Touch Control Typewriter

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. Measurements: 9" H x 18" W x 16" D.

Category

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Materials

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

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

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful teak cabinet and if you open it 'expand' is there going to be an amazing agency. The office contains a lot of storage space, a sliding desktop with tray and a fold-out wor...

Category

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Materials

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Scandinavian Modern Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood Hideaway Secretary Desk
Scandinavian Modern Mummenthaler and Meier Rosewood Hideaway Secretary Desk

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 Meier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Ronson 1935 PikaCig Magic Penguin Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box With Lighter
Ronson 1935 PikaCig Magic Penguin Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box With Lighter

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

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RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Contemporary Art

Materials

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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.

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

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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.