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Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Located in Centennial, CO
straight grain pine with original brass hardware. From top to bottom the desk has a storage drawer, a fold
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Ebony Chiffonier with Secretary Desk, Brass Inlay Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
five locking drawers. The front panel folds down to reveal a desk with embossed leather writing pad
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 19th Century English Anglo Raj Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian, Liguria, LXIV Period Firwood 3-Drawer Secretary, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers with brass hardware in the early Georgian style, the case raised on bracket feet, fold down desk
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Fir
18th Century Belgian Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
horizontal panel again heavily carved, which folds down to reveal a desk opening. Flanked by very ornately
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Oak
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Side by Side Secretary / Display
Located in Brooklyn, NY
small cabinet above. The secretary desk folds down to 29" off the floor, with storage cubbies installed
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut "Secretaire à Abattant" with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
throughout. A functional and elegant addition to a study, bedroom, or library, the desk folds neatly when not
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
division
Large writing box / travel writing desk
England around 1830, folding to travel writing desk
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular cornice over a single door with mirror, the desk section with fold down writing surface
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1720s English George I Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Walnut
Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
, intimate space. This fold-out writing desk has undoubtedly borne witness to whispered secrets, love letters
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Mid-17th Century Italian Directoire Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance revival Bookcase Secretaire, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The lower section includes a fold-out writing desk and ample drawer storage, combining functionality
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant red
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rococo Italian Bureau-Cabinet, Milan, circa 1760
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau-cabinet with fold-down writing desk
Lombardy, third quarter of the 18th century
Walnut
Category
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Walnut
English secretary bookcase Arts&Crats 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
the writing desk, which folds out and has compartments and drawers to organise your writing supplies
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Copper
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
. This rustic cabinet retains its historic paint--a soft blue faded beautifully with age. Fold-down desk
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Folding Desk or Table
Located in Houston, TX
Antique mahogany folding desk with usable table top when opened. One side has a mirror and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Folding Desk or Writing Table, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Continental mahogany folding desk with curved frame opens to reveal a fitted leather writing
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Early 20th Century European Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
George II Bureau or Slant Front Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
compartments at the back of the two side drawers. In the bureau below the folding desk is a faux drawer with
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Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass, Metal
19th Century Folding Leaf Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English mahogany writing table, with folding-leaf sides, and center drawer in apron. Trestle base
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19th Century English Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Industrial Folding Table
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Industrial folding table.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Folding Desk
$4,900
19th Century Folding Writing Table, "Billet Doux"
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine, mid-19th century folding writing table, known as a "billets doux" (love letters), the
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian Folding Bookrest
Located in Oakville, ON
Gorgeous selection of walnut veneers with lovely colour and brass mounts
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1860s British Victorian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Secretaire and Drawer Marqueterie Cabinet
Located in Roubaix, FR
Rare French folding desk door secretaire cabinet with 5 large drawers and 2 small ones inside
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Bronze
Bachelor Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Perth, GB
Georgian 18th cetury Bachelors Desk with fold over leather top which has a gold tooled border. The
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
$10,734
Antique Plantation Desk
Located in Cloverdale, IN
Uniques Sheraton styled plantation desk with folding top, when extended reveals a hideaway
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Late 18th Century American Sheraton Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Maple
$1,600
Antique Italian Travel Desk
Located in Newtown, CT
Beautiful polychromed Italian travel desk. Front folds down and rests on drawer. Paint is vibrant
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18th Century Italian Queen Anne Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Console or Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th century French Parisienne Charles X console with a fold out desk, four interior drawers
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Metal
Unusual Satin Birch Davenport Desk, circa 1860
Located in Edinburgh, GB
hold the top in position, which folds away when the desk is not being used, and it retains its original
Category
1860s Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Birch
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
drawers and a fold down writing surface. The desk is in original condition only having the handles
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire
Located in Senden, NRW
two doors of the lower commode part, as well as multiple drawers behind the foldable desk on the
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1860s German Biedermeier Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Cherry
$11,749 / set
Danish Art Deco Vanity Desk with Tri-Folding Mirrors, 1930s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
A Danish Art Deco vanity desk with tri-folding mirrors and two small cabinets. Made of mirror cut
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Elm
English Antique Demilune Card Table Victorian Circular Mahogany Folding Console
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Antique demilune card table Victorian circular mahogany folding console desk.
England, circa 1860
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19th Century English Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century
By Jean-Baptiste Courte
Located in Basel, BS
fluting by rosewood and violet marquetry. The writing desk folds down, and reveals 3 niches and 10 drawers
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Bachelor
s Chest
Located in New York, NY
We are proud to offer a fabulous chest in remarkable condition with beautiful fold out writing desk
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19th Century English Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
$2,500
A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box
Located in Sharon, MA
fashioned in the form of a slant front desk with a fold down writing surface supported by lopers above a
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary
By J.
J.W. Meeks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original. The slanted top folds out to make a desk; however, there has been damage to the right hinge and
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19th Century American Antique Folding Desk
1970s Handcrafted Modernist Mahogany Folding Desk/Foyer Table Watts
Powell
By T. Powell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1970s handcrafted modernist mahogany folding desk/foyer table designed and made by Simom
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1870s American Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelves, the lower section with a slant front folding desk over two doors, raised on bracket feet.
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Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Chestnut
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
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Late 19th Century English Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Mahogany
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
Italian Rococo Style Venetian Painted Folding Writing Desk
Located in Firenze, IT
in the center. This Louis XV style folding desk also called "bureau de pente" or ladies desk boasts a
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Bronze
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk. The top has the original brass gallery, 2 glazed
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Other
19th Century English Fold Down Desk Or Commode
Located in New York, NY
19th century English fold down desk / commode.
Ebonized oak finish.
Three drawers with brass pulls
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19th Century English Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Oak
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Folding Traveling Desk Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Chinese travelling carved hardwood writing desk, circa 1880.
Pierced carvings of dragons and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk
Located in Buisson, FR
table can be folded.
Spain, circa 1750-1800.
Table is in a good condition, small old repairs. All the
Category
18th Century Spanish Primitive Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Wood
Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual traveller’s desk with pierced gallery surround enclosing lidded compartments, and slot
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Late 19th Century Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
Foldable Game/ Desk Table in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This folding game desk table replicates perfectly the Louis XVI-style elegance in both shape and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
Campaign Desk Folding Travelling Antique Edwardian Secretary Desks 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Rare Edwardian travelling or campaign desk in mahogany
Desk stands upright when closed or folded
Category
1910s 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
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Late 19th Century Mission Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Oak
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk by Asprey London, an Edwardian folding, portable, travel writing table dating to circa 1910.
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Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Oak
19th Spanish Old Pine Desk with Folding Leaf and File Space
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish old pine desk with folding leaf and file space
Small desk made of native hardwood
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Pine
Mahogany Fold Up Campaign Style Travelling Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A mahogany collapsible campaign style writing the desk. The top of the desk folds up for travel or
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Early 20th Century English Antique Folding Desk
Mahogany Folding English Railroad Station Master
s Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers with brass pulls, which drop into a top compartment which, in turn, folds into a base compartment
Category
19th Century English Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fine desk, folding down to an interior fitted with nine storage areas. The top of the desk slides
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Folding Desk
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
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
$2,675
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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 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.
- 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.
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