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George Nelson styled Walnut and Steel Wall Unit Bookcase Desk by Ladderax
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, two shelves , storage box with two doors and a pull down desk or bar . The pull down back side is in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary, 18th Century Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
with pull down desk area and multiple drawers that vary in size. The brass hardware elevate this
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Heals Style Oak Bureau Bookcase, 1930s
By Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
bookcase to one side, a pull down desk with compartment storage and drawers to the other
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
right includes an adjustable shelf and 2 drawers. Pull down desk is covered with black leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage MCM Belgian Bookcase with Drop Down Desk/Bar in Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
pulls drop down desk with storage compartments divided storage compartments in lower portion one
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baroque cabinet with pull down writing desk table top and interior drawers. Both the exterior and
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Secretary with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
for any home. This originalpainted features a slanted top that pulls down to make a desk and showcase
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets
Located in Milano, IT
wonders hidden within. The finest detail is the pull-out drop-down desk, equipped with a green leather
Category

Antique 1810s Italian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
4 drawers with solid brass drawer pulls. The drop-down desk platform is supported by two support
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Greek Revival Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
center finial, pull down desk lid, and bracket feet. Upper cabinet features two removable wooden shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Walnut 2 pc. Pull Down Desk w/ Bookcase Chest made in Belgium
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two piece dark walnut pull down desk with upper bookcase having two adjustable shelves and four
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Walnut

John Van Koert Desk/ Chest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three drawer chest with pull down desk top which reveals two middle drawers for storage and four
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Wood

John Van Koert Desk/ Chest
John Van Koert Desk/ Chest
H 48 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Style Secretaire Desk by Turnbridge
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pull down desk, it would look fantastic addorning any room.
Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Raymond Loewy Desk and Chest for Mengel
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Cincinnati, OH
pull down desk top in an amazing original sky blue contrasted finished. Upper storage drawer and small
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Raymond Loewy Desk and Chest for Mengel
Raymond Loewy Desk and Chest for Mengel
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Oak Dresser / Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Stratford, CT
pulled down; desk top includes letter storage compartments
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Great George Nelson secretary/dresser with splayed legs, 3 drawers, and pull down desk unit, with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary
H 38.625 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, teak, secretary desk cabinet features a lockable, pull-down desk ledge at 26 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
H 37.25 in W 39.25 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Secretaire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be used for a variety of uses. Plenty of storage, a pull down desk it can be used as a home office or
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Two-Piece Wall Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinet is all hand-carved and early wood peg construction. The center drawer is a pulled down desk with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Handsome 19th Century Mahogany Butler's Secretary Cabinet
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
porcelain knobs, pull down desk with 8 little drawers, scrolled carved feet and 3 large drawers underneath
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Wall Unit with Desk by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Washington, DC
and unusual pulls. Shelves are supported by solid brass supports. High quality construction throughout
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Teak Bureau Bookcase from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in South Shields, GB
two shelves to the top and a pull down desk area with additional storage and shelving inside Each of
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Jack Cartwright for Founders, Room Divider Wall Unit
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Founders. Dimensions : 78" x 91" x 16" Features a pull-down desk or bar adjustable shelves Inside
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary
By Don Ruseau
Located in Manhasset, NY
beautiful basket of flowers medallion at the top center. A leather pull-out desk with six drawers on each
Category

Vintage 1920s American Country Secretaires

William Watting Teak Desk
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury William Watting teak writing desk. Pull-down storage and sliding drawers with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

William Watting Teak Desk
William Watting Teak Desk
H 29 in W 67 in D 31.75 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Display China Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage space for all of your dining and kitchen essentials, as well as a pull down desk for added
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Randers Danish Teak Secretary with Pull-Out Desk Top & Drop-Down Vanity Mirror
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the same vintage. This particular secretary desk doubles as a vanity with a mirror at top and several
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit, Drop Down Desk, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit made in Denmark.Room divider. Nice sculpted hand pull detail,Unit
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Style Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit with Lights
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
lots of shelving, cabinets and even a pull down desk. The shelves are adjustable, so you can position
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage old growth teak secretary desk with drop down mirror, pull out desk, small pull out drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers and Desk
Located in New York, NY
-mounted. When the upper drawer is pulled down & the desk extends out, shelving units are revealed. There
Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Dressers

Materials

Brass

Jasper Midcentury Chinoiserie Hand Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
desk pulls down. Great brown chinoiserie color scheme.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mahogany

Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Desk Bureau, English , circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
furniture. Veneered in a lovely figured walnut 'Flame Grain' with three drawers to the base and a pull down
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Bakelite

Løvig and Jens Quistgaard Dansk Secretary Bookcase
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
shelves with storage. The upper section has a pull down door revealing a desk top with two drawers and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall System Display China Cabinet by A.H Mcintosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for display as well as a bureau/desk that pulls down it is a truly universal piece.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Gorgeous Danish Modern 3 Bay Walnut Wall Unit Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
UNIT ROOM DIVIDER. TONS OF STORAGE WITH A PULL OUT DESK AND FLIP DOWN LOCKED BAR. THIS PIECE DOES IT
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Inlaid Two-Piece Breakfront or Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
, the top converting to a pull down writing area with desk compartment, flanked by two large doors. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Georgian Bookcases

Antique French Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Shaped Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
inlaid drawers and a marquetry pull down writing desk, fitted drawers and a writing surface, original
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Other

Art Deco English Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
. Veneered in a lovely figured walnut 'Flame Grain' with three drawers to the base and a pull down top
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

English Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
. Veneered in a lovely figured walnut 'Flame Grain' with three drawers to the base and a pull down top
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau
Located in Devon, England
. Veneered in a lovely figured walnut 'Flame Grain' with 3 drawers to the base and a pull down top reveals a
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau
1930s Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau
H 42.92 in W 27.96 in D 12.6 in
Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
1980s. Howard Miller Clock Company also produced other Nelson Associates products; spice cabinets, pull
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Louis XV Style Inlaid Secretaries Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
floral inlaid drawer fronts under a pull down desk having a finely inlaid group of roses set in a kings
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
, cabinets and a pull down desk which can be arranged in anyway desired. Iconic midcentury Danish modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Lovely Chinoiserie Style Secretary
Located in Hopewell, NJ
panel that opens to shelves inside, a pull down desk with orange cubbies and drawers on top of single
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Lovely Chinoiserie Style Secretary
Lovely Chinoiserie Style Secretary
H 74 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Wonderful Danish Modern Three-Bay Teak Wall Unit Mid-Century Two-Sided
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pemberton, NJ
cabinets and a pull down desk even a slanted shelf for magazines. Retains original keys to open cabinets
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
include marks to top left pull down desk front, and veneer chips along front left edge. Top veneer had
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Milo Baughman Style Three Bay Wall Unit Founders Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
is a pull down desk with some cubbies and a single drawer. There are five shelves that can be
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard Ilmari Tapiovaara Cantu 1960
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Portland, OR
shelves. To the right is a pull down desk or bar above a bank of four drawers with the original rattan
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Rare Orange Three-Bay Wall Unit by Founders in Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
orange lacquer in nice condition with light wear to surfaces. The middle cabinet is a pull down desk and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Walnut Cloud Writing Bureau, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
the base and a pull down top which reveals a desk area with slots for envelopes and a little drawer
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Brass Desk Lamp Sölken Leuchten 1972 Germany
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass desk lamp . pull down switch .One large E27 bulb needed . manufactured by Sölken
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Desk Lamp Sölken Leuchten  1972 Germany
Brass Desk Lamp Sölken Leuchten  1972 Germany
H 21.26 in W 6.7 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Shelving Wall Unit/Desk in Walnut after Poul Cadoviu
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, several cabinets, shelves, and pull down secretary desk. In the style of Poul Cadovius.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
. This painted desk features a slanted top that pulls down to make a desk (measuring 31.5" deep) and to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Tulipwood, Paint

19th Century Antique Gustavian Style Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
functional small drawers with brass fittings. This painted desk features a slanted top that pulls down to
Category

Antique 1810s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Black Laminate Glass Brass Modular Freestanding Wall Unit Display Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
against its neighboring cabinet. We have also replaced the pull on the drop-down desk and it is not an
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

English 1930s Art Deco Mahogany Cloud Bureau
Located in Devon, England
. Veneered in a lovely mahogany 'Flame Grain' with three drawers to the base and a pull down top reveals a
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English 1930s Art Deco Mahogany Cloud Bureau
English 1930s Art Deco Mahogany Cloud Bureau
H 42.92 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
, fully restored. This credenza features five drawers including one for files. Another pull down door
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Stationmaster #611 Round Natural Oak Wall Clock Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
cabinets, pull-down wall mounted vanities and desks, a vertical hanging vinyl strip system called "Ribbon
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Black Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a cool teak cabinet/ room devider that I re-did in ebony stain. It also has a pull down
Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Black Cabinet
Mid Century Modern Black Cabinet
H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic pull down desk available at 1stDibs. Each pull down desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 124 options for an antique or vintage pull down desk now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a pull down desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pull down desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one pull down desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Debra Folz, Herman Miller and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pull Down Desk?

Prices for a pull down desk start at $500 and top out at $91,690 with the average selling for $4,707.
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    A pull handle is any type of handle that’s designed to help you pull an item. They are typically used on drawers and doors. Sometimes the pull handles on doors and drawers are referred to as pulls or the hardware. Shop a collection of pull handles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.
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    Bell pulls, often used to ring complex networks of bells, were very common from the late 18th to the early 20th century. They are still used in some applications today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique bell pulls from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
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    Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
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    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
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    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

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    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
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    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
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    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
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    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
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    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

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    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
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