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Travel Foldable Writing Desk Table Leather Nickel Mahogany
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This foldable writing desk is made from mahogany in a driftwood finish with leather and nickel
Category
2010s Unknown Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Italian 1940's Walnut Folding Writing Desk or Console Table, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940's folding or flip-top walnut writing desk or console with two faux drawers, the top
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 30.75 in W 46 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
hidden fold-out writing desk. The attractive "blonde" camphor wood is contrasted with dark ebony painted
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 41.74 in W 38.59 in D 18.51 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 22.45 in
Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Desk Writing Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique heavily carved mahogany desk/writing table from the late 19th century. Note the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Victorian Arts & Crafts folding Campaign desks. Made of quartersawn oak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mission Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 26 in W 32 in D 17.75 in
Antique Georgian Foldable Writing Side Table Desk Set with Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This writing table was designed and made in England around 1800. It can be folded into a large
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1970s Wooden and Wicker Writing Desk with Folding Top and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wooden and Wicker Writing Desk with Folding Top and Drawers
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and boxwood strung lady`s writing desk, the raised three quarter gallery above three
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950.
Foldable beech pupitre for child and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Giuseppe Rivadossi Folding Desk
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning one of a kind folding desk embodies a striking textured surface that is hand carved
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This oak desk was made in France in the 19th Century. An original concept for a standing height
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stylo Folding Desk by Enrico Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
Designed with a modern interior in mind, this luxury desk is foldable and can be a precious and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Antiqued Wood Fold-Over Rustic Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic antiqued wood fold-over Campaign desk, the hinged top opening to reveal four fitted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Antique Dark Tone Oak Folding Desk on Casters
Located in New York, NY
This antique folding desk features three dovetailed storage drawers and casters. Restored in our
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
18th Century, Franch Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Measures: cm H 94 x W 83,5 x D 46; D with the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
is the folding Plia chair. The design was first unveiled at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan in 1967 as
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
17th Century William and Mary Walnut Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
fold down writing leather lined writing surface, opening to reveal a series of smaller drawers and
Category
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Folding Table, Smart Desk, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Gorgeous circular Elm dining in the manner of Pierre Chapo.
The top features an impressive grain and nice wood-joints connexions.
The table offers two extensions.
Dimensions clo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Folding Desk for Villa Mazzotti, Italy 1946
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni Rare oak wood folding desk for Villa Mazzotti, Milan, Italy
Luigi
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Egon Eiermann High Writing Desk Produced by Gustav Veith, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
writing tray is a lamp housing made of folded sheet metal, also lacquered in grey, in which a fluorescent
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver
Located in Barletta, IT
Writing desk in ebony embellished with tortoiseshell inserts and silver finishes. Drawers along
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver
H 48.82 in W 21.26 in D 42.52 in
White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Designer - Giancarlo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 25.6 in
Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
extraordinary writing desk with its remarkable previous owners: his majesty Franz Joseph I and empress Elisabeth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Beech
Danish Modern Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Writing Desk, 1975
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK
With Lovig Dansk brand to
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s
Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small folding desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut, open depth 83 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 34.65 in W 31.89 in D 16.15 in
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists
Category
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return.
Uniquer folding
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Wood, Black Metal and Brass Italian Folding Desk with Drawers, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian folding desk with drawers, the foldable top is made by a single piece of wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry
An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top With Fitted Interior.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top Reveals A Fitted Interior with Drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century metamorphic Syrian writing table, the duel hinged top lifting up and folding over to
Category
Antique 1860s Syrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom, English Walnut Burl Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This beautiful George II style executive writing table/desk in burled walnut features a uniquely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique mini desk/lady's desk, England 1890
Curious ladies desk, England. Folding writing surface
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Butterfly Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
The Butterfly desk has a folded sheet metal base covered in leather and the top is made in leather
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Card, Dressing, and Writing Table
Located in London, GB
serves three functions: it works as a writing desk, a dressing table, and a card table. The table is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Small Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
folding open to reveal an interior with pigeon holes and a leather writing surface above square tapering
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
16th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Table, Circa 1580
Located in Brugge, BE
An impressive and illustrated 16th century Spanish walnut writing table, exemplifying unparalleled
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modern Painted Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern painted desk with a lacquered top section with three drawers, the center drawer fold out for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
", wrote Eileen Gray, "that at the same time can serve as a desk. For entertaining one moves all the pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
ClassiCon Lou Perou Folding Table by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
found an unexpected solution. The folding section of the tabletop is supported by a single leg out of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
freestanding table, desk or against a wall and it can be used in its full width and is then 64cm deep or as a
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
EM Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Vanity Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Mirror.
By DUVALD, Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
EM Desk manifests a unique design language and functionality, combining in one desk both work and
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
H 41.74 in W 58.27 in D 29.93 in
Jean Prouve Desk, 1934
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Prouvé
"C.P.D.E" variable equipment office, 1934-35.
Legs in aubergine lacquered folded
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Dropside Lyre or Harp Desk
Located in Annville, PA
the two fold down dropside leaves are supported by solid mahogany arms when opened. The Dropside Desk
Category
2010s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary, Black
Located in Berlin, BE
, simply fold it away.
The Fla¨pps Wall desk leaves no space for unfinished work!
Why not combine the
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful small lady's desk comes from England and was made during the Regency period around
Category
Antique 1820s English Restauration Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Inlay and Hand Painted Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Inlay and Hand Painted Desk with a fold front desk and superstructure with cabinets doors
Category
20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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Folding Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic folding writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every folding writing desk was constructed with great care. Find 58 options for an antique or vintage folding writing desk now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folding writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A folding writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folding writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and ClassiCon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Folding Writing Desk?
A folding writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,120, while the lowest priced sells for $701 and the highest can go for as much as $35,977.
Questions About Folding Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of 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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