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Teak Drop Front Desk

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 Desks

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Teak

Teak Drop Front Bureau
Located in Puslinch, ON
: A vintage teak drop front desk with drawers. All locks work and comes with key. Freshly imported
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Teak Drop Front Bureau
Teak Drop Front Bureau
H 42.25 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Drop Front Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern desk from Denmark, circa 1960s. It features all teak wood construction with drop
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee
By George Zee and Co
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian teak hand carved drop slant front desk with interior compartmentalized cubby storage
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This fully restored drop front secretary desk is an iconic piece designed by Raymond Loewy for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Iron

Studio Craft Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique studio craft desk will be a standout piece of any room. This drop front teak desk features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Studio Craft Teak Secretary Desk
Studio Craft Teak Secretary Desk
H 42 in W 36 in D 18 in
Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Tørring Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen, HNJ Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35" wide x 17" deep x 42.5" tall Condition: In excellent
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

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Midcentury Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Detroit, MI
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Danish Teak Secretary Cabinet with Drop Front Desk by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler
By Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Danish teak desk with drop-down desk and storage cabinet above. There are two open
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century drop front teak secretary desk designed in the 1960s. The desk offers lots of storage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

DUX Teak Drop-Front Desk
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak drop-front desk with one large drawer and two smaller. Drop-front reveals cubbies and ample
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

DUX Teak Drop-Front Desk
DUX Teak Drop-Front Desk
H 43 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Danish Teak Drop Front Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dyrlund Teak Drop Front Desk with 3 pull out lower drawers. Very clean condition. Key acts as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Teak Drop Front Desk by Dyrlund
Danish Teak Drop Front Desk by Dyrlund
H 43.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.5 in
Danish Teak Drop Front Desk Peter Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielson John Stuart Modern
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak drop front desk. Peter Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielson John Stuart
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20th Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Peter Hvidt for John Stuart Teak Drop Front Desk or Vanity
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt for John Stuart solid teak drop front desk or vanity with three storage drawers. Model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Scandinavian Style Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern drop front desk with Danish styling. Teak with a red leatherette writing
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Teak Drop Front Desk by Borge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
A very practical teak dresser with integrated drop front desk. Designed by Borge Mogensen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Teak Drop Front Desk by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dallas, TX
A teak cabinet with locking drop front desk and drawers. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1950s Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Arne Vodder Style Teak Drop-Front Desk, Made In Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century "Arne Vodder" Style Teak Made In Denmark Drop-Front Desk, The desk is very space
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak, Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Drop Front Teak Desk for John Stuart
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard- Nielsen teak drop front desk with three drawers for John Stuart
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase With Drop Front Desk by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Trenton, NJ
adding a story to your living space. This drop front teak bookshelf desk from Domino Møbler is not
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bar Bookcase
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish teak drop front secretary desk bar bookcase Bookcase measures: 39.5 wide x
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers •three upper drawers in dovetailed solid rosewood •front panel flips down to become a desk surface
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful drop front teak desk/bureau with drawers, cubbies and secret latches.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

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Teak

Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 48 in W 41 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk or Vanity, 1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
An utterly charming and quite uncommon 1951 Scandinavian modern teak and oak drop-front secretary
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Drop-Front Desk by George Zee
By George Zee
Located in Fulton, CA
solid teak hardwood compartmentalized drop-front desk by George Zee & Company, Hong Kong, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Desks

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Wood

Drop-Front Desk by George Zee
Drop-Front Desk by George Zee
H 42 in W 36 in D 16 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Bar Desk
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 mid century Danish teak drop front secretary bar desk Desk measures
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

19th Century Hardwood and Brass Drop Front Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A hardwood slant-front desk or bureau on carved stand, embellished with ornate pierced brass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks

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Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Drop-Front Secretary
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
easy to mass-produce and economic to transport. This drop-front secretary, with three smaller drawers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Soborg Mobler, circa 1960's. This gorgeous teak drop-front secretary desk has three storage drawers. Tall
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

1960s Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk by Dyrlund
By Børge Mogensen, Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Late 1960s Dyrlund Danish teak drop front secretary with three bottom drawers. With
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

1950 Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 drop front Secretary desk in teak by Børge Mogensen. When the front door drops, four
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Apothecary Cabinets

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Iron

A mid century modern cabinet with a drop front desk by Jentique furniture
By Jentique
Located in Houston, TX
A mid century modern cabinet with a drop front desk by Jentique furniture, circa 1960s. Features a
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak and Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
This unusual drop front Mid-Century secretary desk in teak is crafted with some truly memorable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Oak, Teak

Teak Dropfront Secretary Desk with Drawer and Compartments
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage, solid teak, drop-front secretary desk with a lock and a drop-down writing surface. A
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Borge Mogensen Danish Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak drop-front secretary desk with drawers designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
. 1960s. Large Danish Modern teak secretary desk with legs in solid teak. Drop down front. Large desk area
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Japanese Series CU07 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Japanese series CU07 cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. Teak and white laminate drop-front
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Midcentury Teak Drop-Front Desk by Torring Mobelfabrik
By Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Danish desk by Torring Mobelfabrik, features drop front writing station revealing
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Teak Drop-Front Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A solid teak and brass-inlaid Anglo-Indian drop-front bureau or desk, the case fitted with three
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Early 20th Century French Anglo-Indian Desks

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Brass

Wonderful Danish Teak Drop Front Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 1960s Danish teak desk with a drop down front. Inside there is two drawers accompanied by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Wonderful Danish Teak Drop Front Desk
Wonderful Danish Teak Drop Front Desk
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Danish Modern Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk features a drop front writing surface and two wide
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Drop Front Writing Desk
Danish Modern Drop Front Writing Desk
H 43 in W 37.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful teak drop desk makes a great addition to any home or office looking to maximize both
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Desk
Mid-Century Danish Drop Front Desk
H 47 in W 38 in D 18 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Danish modern secretary desk in teak was designed by Børge Mogensen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Børge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler Era: 1950s Materials: teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Danish Modern Bow Edge Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Danish modern secretary desk in teak was manufactured in the 1960s. With its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern secretary features a drop front desk that hides a compartment with a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
drop front desk in teak. It is in wonderful vintage condition but not without some signs of age
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Laminate, Teak

Ib Kofod Larson Teak Secretary Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Danish teak design with a drop front desk, many drawers, sliding doors, and multiple
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Abalone

Ib Kofod Larson Teak Secretary Desk
Ib Kofod Larson Teak Secretary Desk
H 47.75 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
Thin Edge Drop Front Desk by George Nelson
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Thin edge teak drop front desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Illuminated with
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

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Wood

Secretary on Top of Dresser with Drop Front Desk by Hans J Wegner Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Helsingborg, SE
A beautiful Danish oak and teak secretary with drop-down desk and shelves above. There are two open
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Drop front secretary desk designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by FDB out of Denmark in the mid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Secretaires

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Teak

Danish Drop Front Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish drop front desk with three drawers. Beautifully crafted. Chair not included and sold
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Danish Drop Front Desk
Danish Drop Front Desk
H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Danish Teak Drop Front Chest/Desk by Borge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
including teak handles, three drawers, the top one with a drop front and interior fitted with cubbys and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish Modern teak make up vanity or desk. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. Flip top mirror with brass ring pull opens to a sliding felt lined jewelry box wi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak, Felt, Mirror

Midcentury Danish Modern Flip Down Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen in Light oak
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Secretary Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Circa 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Oakland, CA
Compact secretary desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, constructed of teak and brass. The drop front becomes a desk top surface with four drawers with brass pulls. The bottom half has ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Located in Porto, PT
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Located in Sharon, CT
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Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
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Teak

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Elm

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Teak Drop Front Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal teak drop front desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every teak drop front desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a teak drop front desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each teak drop front desk bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt and Børge Mogensen each produced at least one beautiful teak drop front desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Teak Drop Front Desk?

The average selling price for a teak drop front desk at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $5,527 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

Questions About Teak Drop Front Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.

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