Teak Magic Desk
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 22.45 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
Materials
Teak
TEAK Mid Century Modern Danish "MAGIC BOX" Desk / Hideaway Secretary Desk
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This Mid Century Modern Teak "Magic Box" secretary desk highlights precisely what makes Danish
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 51.5 in W 48.5 in D 20.5 in
Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian Made "Magic Box" Desk in a Box. Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier. Teak exterior with
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Teak
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare Danish modern "Magic" adjustable teak writing desk / dining table / coffee table circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Teak & Oak Executive Desk for Søborg Møbler
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
work their magic to make them vanish. Each piece undergoes meticulous hand-sanding to ensure perfection
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Oak, Teak
H 29 in W 57.25 in D 28.5 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
work their magic to make them vanish. Each piece undergoes meticulous hand-sanding to ensure perfection
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Johannes Andersen Teak & Oak Two-Tier Desk with Brass Accents for Møbelfabrik F.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Desk Height: 29.50in.
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Transforming a piece of Mid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Oak, Teak
H 39 in W 45.5 in D 22 in
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular teak desk designed and crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark circa 1970's. Its
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Brass
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
work their magic to make them vanish. Each piece undergoes meticulous hand-sanding to ensure perfection
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Danish Mid-Century Teak Table Lamp, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the radiant charm of the 1960s with this authentic Danish Mid-Century Teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Teak Magic Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic teak magic desk available at 1stDibs. Each teak magic desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the teak magic desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A teak magic 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 teak magic desk over the years, but those crafted by Mummenthaler and Meier, Peter Løvig Nielsen and H.P. Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Teak Magic Desk?
Prices for a teak magic desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $5,895, while the average can fetch as much as $3,850.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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