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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
"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
Materials
Wood
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
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
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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
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 "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
20th century Mummenthaler&Meier "Magic Box" Secretaire, 1960s
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in LEGNY, FR
Exceptional vintage desk known as the "magic box". Very good condition. Designed by mummenthaler
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Secretaires
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Mummenthaler & Meier "Magic Box" Foldable Desk / Working Station, 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Switzerland, circa 1950.
This amazing cabinet is nicknamed "Magic Box" because it reveals an entire working
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 Rosewood, Switzerland, 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
called “Magic Box” and the name says it all. When you open the cabinet, it shows a very nice working
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 66.15 in L 21.26 in
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
crafted by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1950. Named the “Magic Box,” this exquisite piece transforms seamlessly
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
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
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
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
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 44.3 in W 32.49 in D 21.26 in
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Astoria, NY
Ernst Mummenthaler and Otto Meier, referred to as 'The 'Magic Box', manufactured circa 1960s, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 44.5 in W 66 in D 29.5 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
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
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 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
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
1960s, Teak 'Magic in Box' by Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
.
The cabinet is designed by Mummenthaler & Meier Switzerland,
Period 1960.
Dimensions: Folded H
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Desks
Materials
Teak
Mummenthaler & Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary & Cabinet, 1960
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in The Hague, NL
space with drawers, shelves etc. - they called it " Magic Box".
Has installed lamp- tested& working
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple, Teak
H 44.89 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 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
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Teak
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 Modern "Magic Box" Mummenthaler Meier Style Folding Teak Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
& Otto Meier. Unique writing desk folds into itself to save space, offers plenty of space for
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Birch
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
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
Original "Magic Box" Writing Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-named the "Magic Box"; when closed it looks like an ordinary cabinet with two large doors while it opens
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 box by Mummenthaler
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Special secretaire in walnut veneer designed by Mummenthaler and Meier in 1928. It is like a magic
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Secretaires
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
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Maple, Teak
H 45.28 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak 'Magic Box' Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in New London, CT
Ernst Mummenthaler and Otto Meier, referred to as 'The 'Magic Box', manufactured circa 1960s, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak, Maple
H 44.5 in W 32 in D 21.25 in
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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