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Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
Category
1880s German Black Forest Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.375 in
Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. Travel Clock
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Folding Clock
METAL
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Animal Skin
Gillows of Lancaster attri., Gothic Revival Oak Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. A rare Gothic Revival architect's folding desk. The top has
Category
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Oak
Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight & Heavy Solid Oak
Located in Landshut, BY
This rather straight, very heavy solid oak Viennese baroque folding desk has been carefully
Category
1850s Austrian Baroque Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 39.77 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
A Late Federal Cherrywood Desk and Bookcase, Circa 1830.
This unique piece includes a folding desk
Category
Early 18th Century American Federal Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
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
19th Century French Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Other
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
Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Civil War Era folding Campaign desks. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Gothic
Category
Late 19th Century Mission Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Oak
H 26 in W 32 in D 17.75 in
Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
Rustic Folding Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from richly patinated wood with sturdy metal-reinforced corners, this rustic folding table
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
Quality Antique French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed
Category
19th Century English Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Other
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
Located in Sofia, BG
French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
A Black Rococo Foldable Writing Desk With Drawers, Circa 18th Century Sweden
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful 18th Century Rococo style writing desk in pink and black (bluish black) featuring a
Category
18th Century Finnish Rococo Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Pine
H 42.52 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
Small Folding Table, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Small Folding Table realized in Italy in the early 20th Century.
Good overall condition except for
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
Eastman Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Bellow Camera In Red
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Eastman Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Bellows Camera In Red
Manufactured between
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table
Located in Leesburg, VA
Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table
Anonymous
Spain; 18th century
Wood, iron
Category
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Iron
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch
Category
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Folding Desk
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
By Eskilstuna Armaturer
Located in Sweden, SE
Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
H 0.8 in W 8.8 in D 4.6 in
English Antique 18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand With Fitted Interior.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top Reveals A Fitted Interior with Drawers
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
a folding desk top. iron fittings and keyholes, Preserved in very Good condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Iron
H 84.65 in W 42.52 in D 23.23 in
Perle Welta Prontor II Folding Bellow Camera with Meyer Görlitz Fixed Lens
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Welta Perle Prontor II Folding Bellow Camera with Meyer Görlitz Nr 777805 Trioplan 7.8cm F4.5 Lens
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
H 5.52 in W 3.31 in D 14.18 in
Handcrafted Colonial Teak Campaign Table with Folding Legs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890's
Solid teak hand crafted Campaign folding table from the days of the British Raj
Category
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Teak
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
Located in Belmont, MA
, foldable desk, inside six drawers, a wide shelf and a secret compartment (under the sliding shelf a
Category
1750s German Baroque Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Walnut
Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera With 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear Fixed Lens of Dresden
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Leather
H 4.93 in W 2.64 in D 1.07 in
Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
can fold into a collapsible width of 14 inches and 40.25 inches high.
The two pieces of thick red
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Iron
Eastman Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic Brownie 120 Film Bellow Camera 1910's
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Eastman Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic Brownie 120 Film Bellow Camera
This is a Kodak No 2 folding
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
H 6.5 in W 3.35 in D 1.34 in
ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop "Alpha" F11 Fixed Lens
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Leather
H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
The No 2 Folding Pocket
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Leather, Glass
Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera With Meniscus Lens
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Located in Evergreen, CO
face of this desk folds up rather than down. This enables the user to reach the nine small drawers
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Oak
Eastman Kodak Vest Pocket Model B 127 Film Folding Camera With Original Box 1925
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Eastman Kodak Vest Pocket Model B 127 Film Folding Camera With Original Branded Cardboard Box
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Lovely Little Art Deco Kodak Eastman Jiffy Six-20 Folding Rollfilm Camera
Styled by Walter
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
HALL DU VOYAGES 1900 Paris Travel Foldable Clock In Sterling Silver With Niello
Located in Miami, FL
Travel foldable clock designed by Hall Du Voyage Paris.
This is a beautiful and useful travel
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 2.13 in W 1.81 in D 0.47 in
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather inSet in front of a
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk folding under the desk section.
You
Category
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique 1890s Italian Mahogany Secretary Desk with Caryatid Carvings & Paw Feet
Located in Portsmouth, VA
a fold-down desk front that offers a functional workspace, whether you're journaling by hand or
Category
1890s American Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
H 40.5 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk
By Mathaeus Funk
Located in Belmont, MA
(cabinetmaker 1697-1783). Rectangular body with two drawers and slightly convex front, foldable desk with eleven
Category
1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 43.31 in W 43.31 in D 25.99 in
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
By Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
a desk with a fold-down writing surface veneered in walnut and walnut burl with bois de rose inlay
Category
1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
H 31.3 in W 37.01 in D 23.04 in
French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French folding child's school desk and chair made of beechwood. The desktop has dovetailed
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
Antique English Regency Mahogany Butlers Secretary c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
Regency aesthetic.
The central writing surface is concealed within a hinged fold-down desk, which reveals
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
fold out desk with old green felt on writing surface and several interior cubbies. One of carrying
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
Category
19th Century European Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
Modernist Bauhaus wooden kids folding school desk, 1920s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A charming modernist 1920s wooden school desk for young children, featuring a chalkboard and
Category
1920s Czech Bauhaus Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
Restored Biedermeier Oak Dining Table, Folding Top Desk, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Oak Dining Table with Folding Top Desk.
Source: Austria
Period: 1830-1839
Category
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Victorian Off-White Enamel Fold-Top Sewing Table / Student Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Victorian Off-White Enameled Fold-Top Sewing Table that been used as Student Desk for
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a cool table. It as an antique maple hand hewn farm table that folds into a space saver
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Maple
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat. Item features cast
Category
Early 1800s Victorian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Iron
H 25.5 in W 36 in D 25 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
19th Century English Campaign Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
H 41.74 in W 38.59 in D 18.51 in
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box.
This is a gorgeous portable writing
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is versatile, and if
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Burl
H 24.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
arms and splayed legs. The desk chair folds away for very easily for storage.
Dimensions
Height 34
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Walnut
French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Curious ladies desk, France. Folding writing surface made of solid pine. With various drawers and
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Pine
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below
Category
1790s European Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Bone, Wood
Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique clock secretary desk made around 1820 to 1840 in northern Sweden. The desk and
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Pine
Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlay Lap Desk, with Fitted Interiors
Located in Bradenton, FL
. Interior has multiple compartments and folds out into a lap desk with blue velvet lining. Brass handles to
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Bone, Wood
Anglo Raj Regency Campaign Chest with Desk Trimmed in Brass Banding Accents 1811
Located in Los Angeles, CA
out to reveal a mini or fold open whole desk in tooled gold and green leather. A small drawer above
Category
Early 19th Century English Anglo Raj Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 33.5 in D 15.75 in
Bureau secretaire à pente / d'âne French, Napoleon III Floral marquetry
Located in Valladolid, ES
the desk, with a mixed profile, features a register with two handles and a folding writing tray, the
Category
1890s Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.57 in
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
brass mounts and pulls. The middle upper drawer folds out into a secretary desk equipped with a writing
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique folding desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique folding desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique folding desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique folding desk, those designed in Industrial, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique folding desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Remington Rand, Shapland & Petter and T. Powell produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Folding Desk?
Prices for an antique folding desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $68 and can go as high as $10,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,271.
Questions About Antique Folding Desk
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.