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Restored Regency Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
curved silhouette with drop down desk and storage area.
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl "Cresco" Rosewood Shelving System/Desk, Circa 1965, Danish Modern
By Finn Juhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(four shelves included), seven additional adjustable shelves, five drawers, and a drop-down desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Decorative Leopard Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Leopard Mid Century Secretary. Black Interior.Drop down desk shelf with fitted storage. Top
Category

20th Century Secretaires

Teak Secretaire by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury Danish writing cabinet - Made from teak - Features 3 drawers and drop down desk top
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza With Secretary Or Bar
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
photos. Dimensions: 74" x 18" x 48" L x W x H. Height of drop down desk / bar from floor 29.5"
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Teak 2 Piece Bookcase Desk Cabinet by Omann Junior
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous teak 2 piece office cabinet with drop down desk and storage below. Produced by Omann
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

A Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bookcase.
Located in New York, NY
The wide, narrow cabinet fixed with various shelves, the center with a drop down desk above a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboard Credenza by G Plan with Secretary or Bar
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
drop down desk that can comfortably hold a laptop or be used as a wine bar. Shelves are adjustable
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Wall Cabinet/Desk/Bar, circa 1960
Located in BOSTON, MA
An amazing Mid-Century Modern Brazilain rosewood cabinet featuring a locking drop-down desk surface
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Continental Heavily Carved Drop Down Abattant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Continental drop down abattant with floral and figural carvings on base. Dimensions: 61.5"H x
Category

20th Century Unknown Desks

Materials

Wood

Campaign Style Dressing or Lingerie Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid Century Modern teak lingerie or dressing chest, with six lower drawers and an upper drop down
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gunni Omann for Omann Jr. Rosewood Danish Office Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Two piece rosewood bookcase with drop down desk designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Junior. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modular Gispen 5600 Cabinet by A.R. Cordemeijer Dutch Design, 1960s
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
features four sliding door cabinets, two drop down desks and a drawer box. In very good original condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rare Room Divider by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk on 1 side, a drop down cocktail area on the other as well as 2 adjustable shelves, 4 sliding doors
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

19th Century Swedish Heart of Pine Slant Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
full width drawers. Drop down desk with four small interior drawers and center compartment. The desk
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Iron and Teak Bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
veneer. This single module bookshelf consists of four shelves and wall cabinet with a drop-down desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

19thC Swedish Painted Drop Down Secretary over 3 drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a late 19th century painted drop-front secretary over 3 drawers. Great storage for
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks

Materials

Pine

George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System (css)
Located in Cathedral City, CA
" DEPTH 1 DROP DOWN DESK,18" DEPTH
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Birdseye Maple Drop Front Desk, C. 1860
Located in Sheffield, MA
A birdseye maple one drawer drop front desk. The drop down reveals an interior with three cubbies
Category

Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Rosewood Cado Storage System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
. Displayed is our suggested arrangement of book shelves, cabinets, and a drop down desk; however it can be
Category

20th Century Danish Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Maple

Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Highboard Buffet With Secretary Or Bar
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
that can be used as a small secretary desk or bar and lower drop down cabinet. Condition: Very good
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Secretary Fold Down Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drop-down teak secretary desk with three drawers by Dyrlund. Beautiful recessed solid teak handles
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hundevad Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet C2136
By Poul Hundevad, Carlo Jensen
Located in Vancouver, BC
cabinet is of superior quality and craftsmanship. Open bookcase with a sliding door and a drop down desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Modular Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Finn Juhl for France Son
By Finn Juhl, France Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
drawers, and two cabinets. At center, a drop-down desk reveals three shallow drawers whose fronts echo in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Large custom made thin edge George Nelson storage / desk unit
By George Nelson
Located in Maastricht, NL
Nelson for Herman Miller. It is a very complete set with 8 large drawers and a drop down desk. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

BAKER Burl Walnut French Regency Abatante Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Regency style abatante secretary desk by Baker Furniture. Burl walnut with brass hardware
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

HICKORY CHAIR James River Chippendale Burl Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
front locking drop-down desk, manual pull out supports, five interior small drawers and five cubbies
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable drawers of dovetail construction. Drop down desk surface reveals eight drawers, six cubbies and
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

H.E. SHAW Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Georgian Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
shelves. Lower desk area has two large drawers of dovetail construction. Slant front lockable drop down
Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Highboard Buffet With Secretary Or Bar
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
that can be used as a small desk and lower drop down cabinet or bar. Condition: Very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

STATTON Centennial Solid Cherry Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
By Statton Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
and is lockable. Lower desk is slant front with two manual pull out desk top supports, drop down desk
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable drop down desk surface reveals six small drawers, four open cubbies and a center compartment with
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

M|n Originals Lacquered Drop Front Secretary
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
M| Originals lacquered drop down secretary desk with upper bookcase.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Desk by J Svenstrup
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury desk in rosewood by J Svenstrup A good quality Danish produced desk from the early
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Mid 20th Century Cherry Secretary Desk W/ Blind Door Bookcase, Attrib. BENBOW S
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Slant front lockable drop down desk surface reveals four small drawers, six open cubbies, two pull out
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Dresser or Secretary for RY Mobler
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
drop down desk, with many cubby holes to stash your important papers, and a nicely designed pull-out
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Gunni Omann Floating Frame Rosewood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Hudson, NY
gorgeous Brazilian rosewood. Front double-drawer set is complimented by back shelving and a drop-down
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

MADDOX Cherry Chippendale Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
construction, pull out desk top supports and handles on both sides. Slant front lockable drop down desk surface
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
drop front inlaid leather desk top which conceals four small drawers, eight cubbies and a center
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Rope Twist Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
dovetail construction at the very top over the lockable drop down desk surface door which reveals a large
Category

Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
with ogee bracket feet. Four large locking drawers of dovetail construction. Drop down desk surface
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Writing Desk by J. Svenstrup for AP Mobler
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in San Marcos, CA
with carved handles on the front plus two display cubbies and a drop down bar on its back. Desk comes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a 1960s Scandinavian Modern writing desk in teak wood recently imported from Denmark to
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Teak Bookcase Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
A good looking Danish bookcase with drop down writing desk. The writing surface is black laminate
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Executive Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dorchester, MA
side of the central shelves behind hinged drop-down doors. The desk has its original finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Teak Desk by Gunni Omann
By Gunni Omann
Located in Vancouver, BC
centered between two cubbie display shelves is a drop-down cabinet. Beautifully re-finished desk surface is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Modular Shelving System In Rosewood
Located in Paris, FR
craftsmanship. The display is a free arrangement of book shelves, cabinets, and a drop down desk; however it
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves

1920s Angeles Furniture Company Writing Desk or Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Writing desk with drop down front and lots of storage. Attributed to the Angeles Furniture Company
Category

Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Adjustable one of a kind Desk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique mid-century desk with drop down leaf has been completely restored. The attached filling
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Camphor Campaign Secretaire Chest
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
drop down desk, all with brass flush handles and brass locks. Behind the drop down drawer are pigeon
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Blue Painted Secretary Commode De Scriban
Located in Round Top, TX
due to its lack of exposure, protected behind the drop down desk surface and secretary doors. The
Category

Antique 18th Century Secretaires

Materials

Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bridport, CT
Three drawer dresser chest with fourth drawer being a drop down secretary with desk organizer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Walnut Spanish Secretaire
Located in Charlotte, NC
House in Key West, FL, USA; unbranded. Solid walnut with iron hardware. Upper is the drop down desk
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Style (1880-1890) Chest of Drawers with Drop Down Leather Desk
Located in Chamblee, GA
unique slight bombe chest has four drawers. The top drawer can drop down and makes a full desk with a
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Teak Modular Wall System by Louis Van Teeffelen for WeBe
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
doors with two extra shelving spaces inside, a drop down desk table top with two smaller drawers inside
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

American Art Deco server / desk
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An unusual mahogany and rosewood combination server with a drop down central desk. Basically what
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sideboards

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Gothic Victorian Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
. Above is a small shelf area and then a drop-down writing desk with elegant carved detail to the front
Category

Antique 1830s British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Drop Down Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drop down desk you’re looking for. Each drop down desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. If you’re shopping for a drop down desk, we have 482 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drop down desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A drop down desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drop down desk over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, UMS Pastoe and Cees Braakman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drop Down Desk?

A drop down desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $106,893.

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 Drop Down 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist top is a garment worn on the top half of the body. It features a waist seam positioned below the natural waist area and creates the illusion that the wearer has a longer torso. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and designer tops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A 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 1, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Geo 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Yves portion of Yves Saint Laurent was dropped in 2012, when Hedi Slimane took over as creative director of the fashion house. Slimane wanted to transition the brand into a more youthful image, and rebranded it as Saint Laurent Paris. Shop an array of vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent Paris apparel and accessories from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Drop earrings are simply called drop earrings. Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone. Popular in the Art Deco era, the design works well for jewelry lovers who favor a minimalist look. Formal examples with diamonds pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold ones make great daytime accessories. Find vintage drop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist dress is also called a flapper dress. It is characterized by a low waistband, which falls at the hips, and gives the illusion of lengthening the body. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer flapper dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Long drop earrings are sometimes called shoulder dusters. To earn the name, earrings must be long enough to brush against the collarbone or shoulder. Dangle earrings may also be referred to as shoulder dusters. The difference between the two is that dangle shoulder dusters swing as you move, while drop shoulder dusters remain stationary due to their designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of drop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Earrings that drop in the back are called front-back earrings. While many feature a drop element in the back, some front-back earrings have different designs. For example, they may feature a stud in the front with a hoop or a dangling element that goes behind the ear. Shop a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.

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