1960's Mid-Century Cupboard With Eight White Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Mid-Century Cupboard With Eight Off White Drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Tables
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Mahogany
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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 flap and has a lock and key (key included). The cabinet has birch & oak wood, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Oak
Mid-Century Ladderax Free Standing Teak Wall Unit by Robert Heal, C. 1960s
By Robert Heal
Located in Peabody, MA
A freestanding "Ladderax" wall unit in teak and enameled steel, designed by Robert Heal for the British maker Avalon in the early 1960s. Features two cabinets with glass doors and g...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Secretary Desk In Rosewood By Erling Torvits From 1960s
By Erling Torvits
Located in Lejre, DK
Secretary desk in rosewood designed by Erling Torvits from the 1960s. Classic Danish furniture with drop-down writing flap and storage. Timeless design. — Origin: Denmark — Designer...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Palisander
Chippendale Mahogany Desk Chair, Georgian Style, England, Circa 1760
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality 18th Century, Chippendale Period, Georgian Mahogany Desk Chair, Or Armchair, Having Attractive Pierced And Shaped Splat To Back, Over Scrolling Arms And Drop In Seat W...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Wall Mounted Secretary Desk Cabinet by Charles Webb, Circa 1970s
By Charles Webb
Located in Peabody, MA
A wall mounted secretary desk, commissioned from the Cambridge, MA maker Charles Webb in the late 1970s. Fashioned in a glowing maple, it features a drop down writing surface support...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Danish Modern Oak Modular Wall Unit, Mid Century Bookcase Display Cabinet
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of three vintage mid century Danish modern oak wood bookcase display cabinets by Hansen & Guldborg was made in Denmark circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault, Rene Gabriel
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Ideal for mid-century design enthusiasts and lovers of vintage French furniture, this secretary desk is a unique piece that will add character and charm to any interior.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Custom Designed Wall Mount Shelf Desk Cabinet c. 1970's after Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Incredible custom designed Mid Century wall unit, with shelves, cabinets, drawers, a drop down desk, and a sliding glass door cabinet.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
1950s Rustic European Craftsman Drop Leaf Dining Table with Sawtooth Legs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This incredible drop leaf dining table is a Mid Century Rustic European Style Craftsman Masterpiece.
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine
Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s
$3,716Sale Price|65% Off
Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in Markington, GB
This is one of the only freestanding units in this configuration available today Impressive Mid Century design with matt black steel ladders and teak shelves.
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top), 18th C. French
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful French Louis XVI carved-cherry wood tall secretarie cabinet, with original leather on desk, from the 18th century. This antique "secretaire an abattant" from France featu...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Trompe L'oeil Brass Money Bag Cash Symbol Collectible Desk Sculpture Coin Bank
Located in Round Top, TX
A Whimsical Brass Money Bag Coin Bank Large Desktop Sculpture in solid, cast brass. We love the fun take of a trompe L'oeil bag of money aesthetic for an actual coin bank. There is...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Regence style Secretary was hand-crafted from solid oak, and features a traditional slant-front drop down desk surface that when closed, exhibits extraordinary...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak 3 Piece Display Cabinet or Storage Unit Lighted
Located in Topeka, KS
We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid to Late 20th Century. Now THIS is the epitome of Scandinavian Modern SEXINESS!!!
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Teak
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Secretaire Cabinet, Netherlands, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Wommelgem, BE
A characteristic example of Dutch mid-century modern furniture with a strong architectural appearance.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Large Louis XV Secretary
$9,734
Large Louis XV Secretary
Located in BARSAC, FR
A magnificent secretary desk crafted from violet wood and rosewood marquetry, featuring a front panel decorated with four medallions inscalloped shapes. Solid oak frame and a top of...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Secretaires
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and exquisite early Baker Furniture Manor House Collection George III style Breakfront, circa 1940. Made from mahogany with crotch mahogany door panels, a dentil carved mold...
Category
Mid-20th Century American George III Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Roomdivider in Teak and Brass by Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Brussels, BE
Room divider shelving system by Louis Van Teeffelen from Netherlands. Commonly seen as an independent Wall unit shelving system, this rare one is fully equipped and in very good co...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Flavio Poli Sommerso Orange Italian Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Mid-century era. A must for collectors! Please Note - The last photo is shown with the blue vase for size comparison only.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, Circa 1760
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, Georgian, Chippendale Period, Mahogany Carver Desk Armchair Having Extremely Attractive Pierced Splat With Crisply Carved Decoration To Back, Over S...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with original wiring. Lightly refinished exterior with signature curve drawer interior. To...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
1960's Yellow George Nelson CSS Yellow Tension-Pole Wall Unit, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and substantial George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) wall unit for Herman Miller, circa 1960s. This multi-bay tension-pole composition is distinguished by vivid yell...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Paolo Buffa Mahogany & Brass Dry-Bar Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (A pair available; the other a drop-down ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in LYON, FR
Poul Cadovius Royal System 60's Bookcase Modular Danish bookcase from the 1960s in teak by Poul Cadovius Royal System. A classic example of a Danish wall unit. Version with teak upr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Rare Model 2328 Office Chair by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll, 1970s (2 Avail)
$1,695Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rare Model 2328 Office Chair by Hannah & Morrison for Knoll, 1970s (2 Avail)
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Basel, BS
Year 1970 Dimensions: Height: 30 in (76.2 cm) Width: 24 in (60.96 cm) Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm) Seat Height: 17 in Material Lacquered steel, Fabric This Morrison/Hannah design for K...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Poul Hundevad Rosewood Secretary Cabinet
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, two piece, rosewood, bookcase secretary cabinet by Poul Hundevad features a 26 inch height bottom cabinet with sliding doors, adjustable shelves and green felt lined, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Circa 1750 French Louis XV Period Walnut and Marble Bureau or Petit Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a fascinating piece of French furniture, this period Louis XV (circa 1750) walnut and marble petit buffet has a retractable seat that allows it to be used as a bureau. Notice h...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered teak this cleverly designed and expertly crafted pie...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Murano Amber and Gold Blown Glass Table Lamp, 1980
$1,374Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Murano Amber and Gold Blown Glass Table Lamp, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Incredible beauty for a mid-century Murano amber glass table lamp, elegant and with a very intense color.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Murano Amber and Gold Blown Glass Table Lamp, 1980
$1,374Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Murano Amber and Gold Blown Glass Table Lamp, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Incredible beauty for a mid-century Murano amber glass table lamp, elegant and with a very intense color.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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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.
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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.
Questions About Mid Century Drop Down Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Mid-century modern desks (roughly 1940s-1960s) are defined by clean lines, tapered legs and natural wood tones like teak, walnut and rosewood, often with minimal hardware.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026A mid-century modern desk sticks to clean lines, tapered legs and natural wood tones, while the broader vintage desk category spans other eras and materials, including Art Deco and industrial styles.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Original, well-documented pieces from known makers have stayed in demand as collectors favor authenticated design history over reproductions.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Yes. 1stDibs offers global shipping through its carrier network, with options suited to furniture of this size and weight.
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