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Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Teak Drop-Down Desk. A refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, this piece combines clean
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary with an upper section
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s. This is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-century Danish Svend Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk – 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A magnificent Danish vintage desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen, dating from the 1960s. Crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern wall mounted desk unit by Beaver and Tapley
By Robert Heritage, Beaver and Tapley
Located in London, GB
to appear’ floating’ with no visible means of support. This Beaver & Tapley desk unit has a drop
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Antonio, TX
Arne Vodder drop leaf rosewood desk with 3 drawer and extension leaf on the right side, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A really special drop-leaf desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobler, Denmark. This example
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Secretary Desk Bureau by Sutcliffe of Todmorden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning mid century desk/cabinet was produced by Sutcliffe of Todmorden during the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk. In good vintage condition. A few minor
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant drop-leaf secretaire writing desk crafted from golden elm and glowing ribbon mahogany with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Birch, Elm, Mahogany

Antique Baroque Drop-Leaf Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This antique Baroque drop-leaf table, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk Model A10 l masterfully crafted by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely French mid 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu, and Brèche Violette
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
, elegant shields / pulls with two drawers and drop-down desk revealing interior compartments and drawers
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern This Danish Modern teak drop-down bookcase, crafted in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By James Mont, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Aluminum

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Desk A stunning example
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
There is a wonderful country appeal to this single drop leaf table that can serve as a side table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine, Paint

c. 1840-1850 Southern Cherry Plantation Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
, which was especially popular in the Southern region during the mid 19th century, inset brass hinges and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Desks

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
cabinet from the 1960s. Ideal as a compact desk or a workstation. The Mid-century modern cabinet was
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Paul McCobb Drop Down Desk and Credenza for Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Vintage Paul McCobb drop down desk unit with credenza on bench made by Winchendon in the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Maple

Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Desk Model 68 c. 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Emeryville, CA
The desk features a cleverly designed drop-down writing surface, two spacious lower drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
cleverly designed drop-down desk top, two large drawers (one of which includes functioning lock and key
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak, Paint

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive wall unit in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Metal

Paul Ysart Glass Paperweight with Py Cane Early Period, Scotland Circa 1930s
By Paul Ysart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
the letters out of line, often with a dropped Y . ) The pontil mark to the base has been partly
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century made to measure ‘CT69’ storage cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Chrome

Gispen Low 3 Section Industrial Cabinet with Drop Down Desk by A.R. Cordemeyer
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A.R. Cordemeyer grey enameled metal 3 section industrial bookshelf and storage unit with drop down
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

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Wood

Swedish Scriban
Located in Washington, DC
A white painted 19th century, Swedish scriban with several drawers and pockets with drop down front.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Gustavian Desks

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Wood

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century Danish Teak desk with drop down door that reveals a large work area and three
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
$1,800 Sale Price / item
37% Off
1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian drop leaf dining table or desk, Italy, circa 1970s. Interesting drop leaf joinery on either
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Modular Mid-Century Ash Vanity / Desk with Mirror, UP Zavody, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Elegant mid-century vanity or dressing table made in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s by UP Závody
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Steel

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Newfoundland, PA
pieces. Top is shelves with a locked drop down desk on the right. Measures: Top is 50.75 in x 42.5 in x
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
18th and early 19th centuries. This remarkable piece of furniture represents a sublime expression of
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Antique 1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Marble

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
$4,323 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant rare Mid-Century Modern teak secretary desk or vanity with mirror by famous Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
despite its significant size kick-out legs also “lighten” the piece and provide the essential mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

19th Century Swedish Fall Front Desk with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century fall front desk from Kalix, North of Sweden. The overhanging rectangular top abowe a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Buffets

Materials

Pine

Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Located in Leicester, GB
, three clean drawers with white carcasses and a simple drop down desk with key. The desk has multiple
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique 18th-Century Oak Drop-Leaf Butterfly Table With Drawer & Brass Casters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This charming 18th-century oak drop-leaf butterfly table is a beautifully aged piece that showcases
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Antique 18th Century English Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Secretary's Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vitze Secretary's Dresser. Teak wood with oil finish. Drop down desk with key. 3 spacious drawers.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

1960s mid-century modern modular teak wall unit by Sejling Skabe, Denmark
By Sejling Skabe
Located in London, GB
A Mid-century modern Danish teak wall unit designed and manufactured by Sejling Skabe in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Blond and Black Metal Shelf Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
. Black metal frame supports corner shelves on the sides and a center cabinet/writing desk with drop down
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Wood desk Secretaire vintage
Located in Milano, IT
desk, a true gem of design and craftsmanship. Made entirely of fine wood, this unique piece features
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Axel Larsson Designed Bodafors Desk Cabinet Stunning
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in New York, NY
This Swedish Modern cabinet was designed by Axel Larsson (1898-1975). It has a drop-down writing
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Oak

LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large Mid Century Modern China Cabinet / Highboard by G-Plan, c. 1960s. This beauty has all the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Pierre Guariche, Rene Gabriel, Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
clever storage compartments, perfect for organizing your belongings in style. Ideal for mid-century
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system Bookcase with drop-leaf Table, 1960’s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in LYON, FR
uprights and a rare drop-leaf dining table or desk with a fold-down extension. The shelves and cabinets
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top), 18th C. French
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk, from the 18th century. This antique "secretaire an abattant" from France features an arched top
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Mid Century Drop Down Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century drop down desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every mid century drop down desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century drop down desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mid century drop down desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century drop down desk over the years, but those crafted by Povl Dinesen, Dunbar and Peter Hvidt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Drop Down Desk?

Prices for a mid century drop down desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,850 and can go as high as $6,250, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.

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