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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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
H 81 in W 41.5 in D 15 in
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
pieces:
The two wall hanging pieces each add their own features-- One features a drop down desk, and the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Iron
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 39 in W 36 in D 17 in
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
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Late 20th Century North American Georgian Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Metal
Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
By Walter Gropius
Located in Brussels, BE
metal. Very original and rare drop-down desk-cabinet.
Modernism in Britain.
Designer: Unknown.
Brand
Category
1930s English Bauhaus Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
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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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
Stickley Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Portland, OR
and a variety of small sized drawers behind the drop down desk. The top showcases glass front doors
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
Wenge Wood Bookcase/Secretary by Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
combination of a dresser, drop down desk and bookshelf, all in one! Robust, sleek chest of drawers with
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mirror, Wenge
DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Mediterranean Style Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Lower is slant front, has drop down desk surface with pull out supports, dual doors revealing one
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Mid-20th Century American Other Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet with Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish modern bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Open bookcase and drop down desk with fitted
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
secretary desk has three drawers and a drop down desk. The top portion of this secretary desk can hold
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 91 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen drop front solid teak desk opens to drawers with beautiful
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Rosewood
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
French Secretary by Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W35.5 D17.5 H49.5 KC25
Vintage 1980s drop down desk in a dark walnut finish. Item features brass
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1960s Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome & Cane Modular Secretary by Founders 20thC
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
with walnut modular units including caned double door cabinets and drop down desk, maker mark on drawer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 82.5 in W 32.5 in D 16.25 in
Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized, Gilt, & Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
gilt decoration and with storage drawers and pigeon holes over drop down desk; lower case with two
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
H 42 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in
Danish Oak Bookcase Cabinet by Kai Winding
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
combines open shelving, exterior drawers, cabinetry and a drop down desk with a fitted interior! Anything
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955
Hans
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Oak, Teak
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable drawers of dovetail construction. Drop down desk surface reveals eight drawers, six cubbies and
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
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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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
Poul Nørreklit Wall Unit in Plexiglass / Lucite and Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
By George Peterson, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Buffalo, NY
functional storage system consisting of drop down desk, five shelves, cube with 3 drawers, single drawer unit
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Aluminum
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable drop down desk surface reveals six small drawers, four open cubbies and a center compartment with
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk with drawers and cubbies
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 95 in W 129.25 in D 18.5 in
BAKER Georgian Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk with Mirrored Blind Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
features slant front locking drop-down desk lid with external book tray, pull out supports, interior
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 39 in D 20 in
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk also features two drop-down leaves, which Juhl placed on a slim base executed in metal and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
H 27 in W 53.75 in D 31.75 in
Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
By Hos Wulff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hos Wulff, free standing writing desk, leather, teak, Denmark, 1940
This free standing writing
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Leather, Teak
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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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
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 Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 33.47 in
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 54.75 in D 28.5 in
Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
cabinet as an alternate use to the secretary desk. Behind the drop down portion of the cabinet is ample
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding
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20th Century English Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 48.23 in D 24.22 in
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
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 67 in D 32 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Rosewood
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Hamburg, PA
desk has five drawers, shelves, and two drop-down doors with extra shelves for ample storage. It is
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Teak
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional slant-front drop down desk surface that when closed, exhibits extraordinary artistry carved
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
Amanuense Secretary Desk by Adolfo Natalini for Mirabili Limited Edition 2/99
By Adolfo Natalini, André Arbus, Mirabili
Located in Philadelphia, PA
works of Andre Arbus. Desk measures 47" H x 33" W x 23" D. 31.5" Deep with drop front down. Drop front
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Drop Down Desk
Materials
Cherry
H 47 in W 33 in D 23 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage drop down desk you’re looking for. A vintage drop down desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage drop down desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage drop down desk bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Baker Furniture Company, Poul Cadovius and Beaver and Tapley each produced at least one beautiful vintage drop down desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Drop Down Desk?
Prices for a vintage drop down desk start at $260 and top out at $11,000 with the average selling for $2,895.
Questions About Vintage Drop Down Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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, 2023In 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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