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Mid Century Glamour Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
design creates a place for everything and somewhere to keep everything in its place. Use it as a desk or
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

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Acrylic, Wood

Mid Century Glamour Desk
Mid Century Glamour Desk
H 295 in W 54 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century Danish desk, circa 1960's. Finished on both sides, this beauty looks great from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Sleek angular profile and elegant tapering legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern boomerang desk in teak designed by Goran Strand and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian Model 76 desk by Omann Jun, circa 1970's. A clean linear design that will
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern desk in teak manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and rare scandinavian modern executive desk in teak wood designed by Goran
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage teak chest of drawers / writing desk / bureau by Meredew. Very compact piece
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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

Danish Mid Century Modern Drop Down Secretary Desk Cabinet by Domino Mobel
By Domino Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Drop Down Secretary Desk Cabinet by Domino Mobler. Circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s.
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern double
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Vintage 1960s Danish 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

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

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

Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Grooved mahogany corner desk attributed to Paolo Buffa, edited by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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

Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in London, GB
An iconic Swedish Model A10 teak writing desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in Fulton, CA
Scandinavian Modern boomerang desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Carlo de Carli (1910 - 1999)   An important sculptural desk with six drawers by seminal Milanese
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
pieces. One of their notable creations is the Secretary Desk, which embodies the mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Danish Modern Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960. This large Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

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

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 Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
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

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
drop-down desk with cabinet, and removable steel dividers on the bottom shelf. Feet are adjustable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

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

2000s 50th Anniversary Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Exec. Chair
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
the drop down menu to indicate how many chairs you would like.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

Materials

Wood

Swedish Scriban
Swedish Scriban
H 41 in W 42 in D 21 in
Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A classic expertly produced 19th century English chronometer in a three-tier rosewood case, made c
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

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
H 105 in W 120 in D 62 in
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

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
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

Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
and pulls •9 total drawers •one open storage compartment with adjustable shelf • drop-down desk has a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

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

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Teak

Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Cabinet / Bar in Teak Wood
By Paul McCobb
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
furniture embodies a timeless elegance and simplicity that defines mid-century modern design. Characterized
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvits
By Erling Torvits
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern teak secretary desk attributed to Erling Torvits, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz
By Erling Torvits
Located in San Marcos, CA
refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, a drop down writing desk door revealing multiple storage options
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Marcos, CA
imported from Europe to California before its restoration, features on its upper part a drop down desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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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

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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

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Pine

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

Materials

Teak

Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Highboard Display Cabinet Elliotts Of Newbury
By Elliotts
Located in Atlanta, GA
with original red fabric. Mid century highboard with drop down bar that could also be used as a stand
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome & Cane Modular Secretary by Founders 20thC
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** A Mid Century Modern secretary offers chrome frame
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Chrome

Midcentury Dark Mahogany Desk/Liquor Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
secretary desk. Covered in dark mahogany veneer with brass hardware, this cabinet features a drop down desk
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our circa 1960s Danish modern bookshelf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s
By Remploy
Located in Ely, GB
Mid Century, Teak Bureau / Desk Made by Remploy - 1970s. The bureau has 1 drop-down writing desk
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s
Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 16.15 in
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

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Birch, Oak

DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Mediterranean Style Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
construction. Made in North Carolina, USA, in the mid 20th Century. Measures: 34.25W 19.25D 74.25H, Desk Open
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Mid-20th Century American Other Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase/Cabinet by Kai Winding
By Kai Winding
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
open shelving, lower cabinetry and a drop down desk with fitted interior. Please inquire for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase/Cabinet by Kai Winding
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
open shelving, a drop down desk with fitted interior and lower storage with exterior doors. Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
featuring 8 shelves (one with removable file cabinet / organizer). A drop down desk is highlighted by
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Specimen Cabinet, French Oak Cupboard, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen cabinet, a French, oak cupboard offering a secretaire desk dating to
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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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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