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Magic Box Mid Century

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

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Brass

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

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 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

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

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Rosewood

"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

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

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

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

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

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Wood

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

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Maple

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

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Rosewood

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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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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

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

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Brass

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

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Teak

1800s Magic Lantern Full Boxed Set
By Ernst Plank
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and decorative 1800 magic lantern full boxed set. We believe it was created by
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1800s Magic Lantern Full Boxed Set
1800s Magic Lantern Full Boxed Set
H 12.25 in W 5.25 in D 9.5 in
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

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Wood

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

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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Faux Leather, Maple, 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
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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

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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

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

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Brass

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

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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 small cabinet can be transformed to a real working space with drawers, shelves etc....
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Maple, Teak

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 & 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
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak, Maple

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Magic Box Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the magic box mid century you’re looking for. Each magic box mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the magic box mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A magic box mid century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made magic box mid century over the years, but those crafted by Mummenthaler and Meier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Magic Box Mid Century?

Prices for a magic box mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $5,250, while the average can fetch as much as $3,250.