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Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style drop front desk , its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Antique 1860s Swedish Gustavian Desks

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style drop front desk, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Desks

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Wood

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and a small desk top. An unusual secretary, or secretaire. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish drop leaf table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Measurements
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Baroque drop-leaf table or wall table from Sweden. The table unusual with the leaf and curved legs
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
in Sweden during the 1960s. The allure of the Desk Model A10 lies in its thoughtful using teak, a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
drawer below the drop down desk. The Rococo period followed the Baroque period and is often described
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop
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Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
, games and writing, it rests on its original casters. Sweden, circa 1825. Makes a wonderful writing desk
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
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

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak secretary desk / cabinet, made in Sweden circa 1970s. Unusual finger joints at top edges. Drop
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
manufactured by Lelangs Möbelfabrik in Sweden in the 1960's. This special desk, recently imported from Europe
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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
Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Landstrom furniture desk in bleached and limed mahogany. Aged nickel over copper drop disc pulls
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper, Nickel

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Steel

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

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Wood

Pine Secretary Bureau Desk from Sweden, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This drop front secretary is charming in every way, with a soft, satin wax finish that compliments
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

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Brass

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

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870. We are pleased to offer
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires

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Pine

Antique Burr Walnut Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Drop Front Secretaire Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super quality, antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire desk
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Antique 1880s Swedish Victorian Secretaires

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Walnut

1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period grey painted drop-front secretary from circa 1780 with multiple inner
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Wood

Biedermeier Writing Desk Chiffonier Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

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Birch

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hardware and key. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1790, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia. Desk
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Metal, Brass

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
Really beautiful Swedish secretary with drop front, interior drawers, cubbies and a secret
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Axel Larsson Designed Bodafors Desk Cabinet Stunning
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
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

Gustavian Style 1840s Gray Painted Drop Front Secretary with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style drop front secretary from circa 1840 with gray painted finish, writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Wood

Gustavian Style Drop Front or Slant Front Secretary, Late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This late 19th-century Gustavian style drop-front secretary bookshelf is a true embodiment of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Göran Malmvall Style Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pine Dining Table
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable Göran Malmvall Style Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Drop Leaf Extending Solid
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Late 18th Century High Backed Swedish Chair with Leather Seat
Located in London, GB
C18th Swedish rococo chair with leather seat. A handsome single high backed chair circa 1760 which
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
's. The dramatic serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a romantic touch
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Two Piece Cabinet or Secretary for Karl Andersson and Sons
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak and teak storage unit and desk by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson and Sons c.1960s, Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Oak, Teak

Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian drop-front secretary cabinet, hand-crafted in the early 19th Century in Sweden
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
H 49 in W 47.75 in D 21 in
Biedermeier Salon Table
Located in New York, NY
the dropped leaves raised, or desk, as the apron hides a long, useful centre drawer.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Center Tables

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Birch

Biedermeier Salon Table
Biedermeier Salon Table
H 29.25 in W 36 in D 26.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Tall Cabinet Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
interior desk is painted green and holds 8 drawers and the drop down desk top. Please enlarge photos to
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

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Paint, Wood

Swedish Drop-front Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully painted drop-front desk with 3 exterior drawers and 16 interior drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks

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Wood

Swedish Drop-front Desk
Swedish Drop-front Desk
H 53 in W 49 in D 21 in
Swedish Gate LegTable
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wooden folding table that can also act as a console or desk. Very unique and full of character.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Swedish Gate LegTable
Swedish Gate LegTable
H 29 in W 49.25 in D 30 in
Lacquered Desk by Landstrom Furniture
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly lacquered desk by Landstrom Furniture. Featuring four drawers to the left, a single drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

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Wood

Lacquered Desk by Landstrom Furniture
Lacquered Desk by Landstrom Furniture
H 30.25 in W 46 in D 23 in
Scandinavian Drop Front Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
2 PIECES
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish Art Moderne Secretary Desk and Dry Bar in Honduran Mahogany, circa 1940
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Moderne drop front secretary desk with side cabinets for bottle storage. Rendered in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

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Mahogany

Period Bombé Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rococo writing desk, Sweden circa 1760, with an exaggerated bombé form. Fitted interior with four
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Secretaires

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Brass

Period Bombé Writing Desk
Period Bombé Writing Desk
H 44 in W 47 in D 23 in
Period Writing Desk with Original Hardware
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish slant-front writing desk, circa 1780, with fitted interior and retaining its original brass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Baroque Secretaires

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Wood

Swedish Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century Swedish Drop Front Desk, Circa 1820. Original Hardware
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Desks

Swedish Drop Front Desk
Swedish Drop Front Desk
H 51 in W 46.75 in D 19 in
DUX Teak Drop-Front Desk
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak drop-front desk with one large drawer and two smaller. Drop-front reveals cubbies and ample
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

DUX Teak Drop-Front Desk
DUX Teak Drop-Front Desk
H 43 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a restored Swedish Gustavian drop front desk in perfect condition.
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Antique 1860s Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
H 54 in W 39 in D 22 in
Swedish Gustavian Drop Frount Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian drop frount desk. Its been restored and repainted with milk paints
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Antique 1860s Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Drop Frount Desk
Swedish Gustavian Drop Frount Desk
H 52 in W 45 in L 52 in
Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century period Karl Johan painted wood drop-front desk over two lower drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Bertil Fridhagen Drop-Leaf Desk Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare drop-leaf desk designed by Bertil Fridhagen. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Style Painted Drop Leaf Secretary or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique painted, drop leaf petite secretary or desk with just the perfect patina. Cabriole legs
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

A Swedish Mid 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Drop-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Swedish Mid 19th Century Karl Johan Drop-Front Painted Wood Desk with Three Graduated
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks

Materials

Paint, Wood

A 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Drop-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th C. Swedish Karl Johan Drop-Front Painted Wood Desk / Chest with Three Lower Drawers and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted Swedish Drop Front Desk
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks

Swedish Desk
Swedish Desk
H 42 in W 45 in D 19.5 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk and Hutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Teak credenza with drop-leaf desktop, multiple shelves and drawers. Lower section has two cabinet
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Swedish Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
/> Depth when drop leaf is closed: 15 3/4"D Height of desk top to floor: 28 3/8"H
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Description: Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Mid-19th Century Karl Johan Drop Front Painted Wood Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century Karl Johan drop front painted wood desk with three lower drawers and
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20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks

Materials

Paint, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Gustavian, hand-painted, drop-leaf table with drawer, circa 1800 Origin: Sweden This
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800
Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, circa 1800
H 28.94 in W 40.63 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Vintage Desk by Erik Wortz
By Erik Wortz
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made Swedish vintage desk by Erik Wortz. This was made in Sweden in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Vintage Desk by Erik Wortz
Swedish Vintage Desk by Erik Wortz
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table with Faux-Marble Finish, Sweden, Circa 1775
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Gustavian 18th century drop-leaf table, circa 1775, origin: Lycksele, Northern Sweden, this
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Paint, Pine

1960s Vintage Swedish Desk by Erik Wortz
By Erik Wortz
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made vintage desk. This was designed by Erik Wortz and was made in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Vintage Swedish Desk by Erik Wortz
1960s Vintage Swedish Desk by Erik Wortz
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in
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Swedish Drop Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Swedish drop desk you’re looking for. Each Swedish drop desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish drop desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish drop desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand and Ferdinand Lundquist each produced at least one beautiful Swedish drop desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swedish Drop Desk?

Prices for a Swedish drop desk start at $265 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $4,800.
Questions About Swedish Drop Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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