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Vintage MCM Belgian Bookcase with Drop Down Desk/Bar in Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM walnut bookcase with drop down desk or bar and lower closed storage.
walnut case
inset round
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk. In good vintage condition. A few minor
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Cherry, Brass Pulls
Dimensions:
39.25”H x 36”W x 19.25”D
Table Height 28"
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Colonial Desks
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
drop-down desk with cabinet, and removable steel dividers on the bottom shelf. Feet are adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 81 in W 41.5 in D 15 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 49.25 in W 45.125 in D 26 in
English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A truly magnificent mahogany George II style bookcase fitted writing desk and a chest of drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By Harvey Probber, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
H 39 in W 36 in D 17 in
Gispen Low 3 Section Industrial Cabinet with Drop Down Desk by A.R. Cordemeyer
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A.R. Cordemeyer grey enameled metal 3 section industrial bookshelf and storage unit with drop down
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 86.625 in D 14 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
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + Dresser by Elliotts of Newbury, c. 1960
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in Weehawken, NJ
below and a drop down desk, plus additional mini storage cubbies inside. Pull up a chair and do some
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 42.75 in W 30 in D 16 in
Danish Secretary's Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vitze Secretary's Dresser. Teak wood with oil finish. Drop down desk with key. 3 spacious drawers.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Newfoundland, PA
pieces. Top is shelves with a locked drop down desk on the right. Measures: Top is 50.75 in x 42.5 in x
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 91 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s
Features a sleek Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
18th C. Italian Butler's Desk Nicely Raised on Turned Leg Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers flanking a central, open cubbie. Beneath the drop-down desk, the secondary pair of "drawers" are
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
burl mahogany with its original white marble top. Three faux drawers at the top hide the drop down desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase W Desk attributed to Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant 3 section leaded glass bookcase with a drop down desk and compartment
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Lead
H 59.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
three stacks; tow having pull-out glass doors and the third with a drop down desk opening to
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 55 in W 32 in D 10 in
Tessellated Black Marble Brass Inlay Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
features four main drawers with two pull out supports for the drop-down desk, 16 interior drawers, four
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Materials
Malachite, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase & Desk c1920
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
pullout glass doors and one with drop-down desk, maker label as photographed. c1920
Measures - 71.25"h x
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 71.25 in W 34.5 in D 13.75 in
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
could also easily be a statement piece in the living room!
The drop down desk changes the depth to 32”.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Art Deco - Amsterdam School Dark Oak Bar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This piece, similar to a barristers bookcase features sliding glass doors, a drop down desk or bar
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Oak
Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Located in Leicester, GB
, three clean drawers with white carcasses and a simple drop down desk with key. The desk has multiple
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome & Cane Modular Secretary by Founders 20thC
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
cabinets and drop down desk, maker mark on drawer interior as photographed, 20th century
Measures - 82.5"h
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Chrome
H 82.5 in W 32.5 in D 16.25 in
Edwardian Campaign Writing Desk , Inlaid Stationary Desk, Traveling desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
its sides and has a lid that allows the front to drop down, exposing the travelling desk. Within the
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Wood
H 45.67 in W 28.75 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century MODERN Teak Credenza / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in Weehawken, NJ
boasts so much functional storage space....a drop down desk / cubby storage, shelving storage both above
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
featuring 8 shelves (one with removable file cabinet / organizer). A drop down desk is highlighted by
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century English Modern Fresco Teak Highboard
By G-Plan
Located in High Point, NC
features a unique and practical drop-down desk on the right, perfect for a workspace or writing nook. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
shelves, below the base has a drop down desk surface and two doors open to one shelf . The curvaceous
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
drawers a-top drop down desk with compartments, over,, (bottom) retains 6 additional drawers and drop down
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional slant-front drop down desk surface that when closed, exhibits extraordinary artistry carved
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
4 drawers with solid brass drawer pulls. The drop-down desk platform is supported by two support
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Greek Revival Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 86.62 in W 48.04 in D 29.14 in
Studio BBPR Wall Unit in Olive Green and Black 1960
By Studio BBPR, Giorgio Olivetti
Located in Chicago, IL
industrial design at its finest, featuring five sections that incorporate 12 shelves, a versatile drop-down
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk from the late 19th century is a striking piece of
Category
Antique 1890s Empire Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 57 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
uprights by dowels and wooden angle brackets. Comprising of a drop down desk with key, four finger-jointed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.73 in W 159.45 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
reveal the natural pine below.
The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central cubbie and the drop
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Paint
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Classically styled three section teak storage cabinet with drop-down bar or desk and thin chrome handles. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 96.625 in D 17.75 in
18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
1700's.
The serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a romantic touch
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
around the top.
The interior desk is painted green and holds 20 drawers with central cubbie and the drop
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Italian Empire trumeau in briarwood and brass with secrets
Located in Milano, IT
wonders hidden within.
The finest detail is the pull-out drop-down desk, equipped with a green leather
Category
Antique 1810s Italian Empire Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
original mirrors to the front.
The drop down desk front opens to reveal 8 drawers and 4 cubbies with a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
addition to 2 contemporary replacement brass hinges to the drop down desk front, as the original hinges
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...
Materials
Brass
H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
consists of a beautiful central secretaire desk accessed by drop down front with working lock and key and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk
Located in Miami, FL
organizing essentials. Behind the drop-down secretary desk, you'll find multiple drawers for additional
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 97.5 in W 47.13 in D 20.25 in
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop
Category
20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
writing desk features a slant-leaf front with elegant plaque shaped carved panel, when dropped down into a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 44.75 in W 35 in D 23.25 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 72 in W 82 in D 16.5 in
Pierre Gautier-Delaye Secretary Cabinet
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Gautier-Delaye cabinet with drop down secretary desk
Rare design of the renown designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Secretaires
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Inlaid Butlers Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century English Inlaid Butlers Chest. Finely made with drop down tooled leather secretary desk.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pilastro Wall Mounted Secretaire With Built-in Light
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist wall system designed by Reijenga for Pilastro, The Netherlands.
Two shelves and a drop
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Steel
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
as it is aesthetically pleasing. Featuring a utilitarian drop-down secretary desk, a four-drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 81 in W 122.5 in D 19.5 in
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- 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.
- What is a drop necklace called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A drop necklace is sometimes called a lavaliere. This style of necklace features a second chain that hangs down from its center. On some pieces, the hanging chain holds a pendant or features decorative embellishments like beads. Shop a variety of lavaliere necklaces on 1stDibs.
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- What are geo drop earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Geo drop earrings are drop earrings that feature a mix of geometric shapes. For example, the designs may include metal wire bent to resemble a square stacked on top of a triangle, or be set with gemstones cut into different shapes like round and pear. Because they are drop earrings, the jewelry hangs below the ear but remains stationary as you move. Explore a wide range of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
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- What is a drop earring called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A drop earring is usually just called a drop earring. Drop is the term for an earring that hangs below the ear but doesn't swing when you move. A hanging earring that swings is a dangle earring. Some people may add a modifier to the term drop earring, such as a diamond drop or a pearl drop, depending on the materials it features. Explore an assortment of drop earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
- What is a drop-leaf table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
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