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19th Century Walnut
Mahogany Drop Front Bureau Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century walnut & mahogany drop front bureau desk
Gorgeous antique drop front bureau with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Georgian Style Drop Front Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A drop front Chinese red chinoiserie desk with four drawers below. Traditional Georgian style
Category
20th Century English Georgian Desks
Jay Spectre Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece of any room. This drop front mahogany desk features a brushed stainless steel detail that carries
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Scandinavian Style Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A multi-functional Danish style teak secretary/desk. This secretary features a drop front desk and
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. The geometric paned glass top houses three adjustable shelves. The drop front desk hinges open to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
four drawers below a locking drop front desk. The interior has a large writing surface with cubby
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Large Four sections of stargae with desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sections of four drawer cabinets, one drop front desk, three two drawer sections all suspended from five
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Vintage Flamed Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Drop Secretaire Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawers with drop front desk
A very high quality piece in excellent lightly restored condition
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
italian secretary
Located in Seattle, WA
super sexy shape- 4 drawers, drop front desk.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Olive, Fabric
$3,800
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compartments. Bottom of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Bookcase, Desk Secretary by Poul Hundevad
Located in Pomona, CA
its drop front desk with bookcase above and ample storage below.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Stack Dresser W/ Desk by Widdcomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Widdicomb six piece modular unit combines display storage with sliding glass doors, drop front
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Ornate Carved Elm Wood and Brass Inlay Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
several cubbies or mail slots and a single drawer behind the drop front door. The drop front locks, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Karges Ebonized, Gilt
Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century
By Karges Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
crest over single door case having internal bookcase; lower drop front desk surmounts three long drawers
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Pair of Nightstands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early pair of mahogany dressers, one with drop front desk. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s Night Stands
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
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Dropfront Secretary Desk, circa 1840
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
front desk over ogee frieze drawer and two long drawers, raised on bracket feet, circa 1840.
Measures
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Drop Front Abattant Desk C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Drop Front Abattant Desk Unsigned C1840.
Measures - 55"H x 37.25"W x
Category
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
accented hardware, three dovetailed drawers and one drop front writing desk with interior storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Inlaid Drop-Front Campaign-Style Desk, circa 1950
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage brass inlaid drop-front Campaign style desk. Green leather gold-tooled writing surface
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Brass
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk
By Lifetime Furniture
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Copper
Georgian Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By National Mt. Airy
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Wood Gallery Top Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century mahogany wood gallery top drop-front writing desk / freestanding wall piece
Category
Antique 19th Century European Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commode Secretary Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
green marble top and drop front desk behind a faux drawer, revealing a burlwood interior with a burgundy
Category
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bar Bookcase
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Danish teak drop front secretary desk bar bookcase
Bookcase measures: 39.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style slant front secretary desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Brass
18th Century, Two Part Secretary from Norway
Located in Kramfors, SE
front desk.
Original lock, key and side handles.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Norwegian Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler
s Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
flame mahogany insets below drop front writing surface opening to reveal storage drawers and pigeon hole
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Spanish Baroque Renaissance Carved Walnut Bargueño Desk or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Spanish Baroque Renaissance drop front desk or bar cabinet on stand
Spain
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Swedish 1870s Birchwood Butler
s Desk with Drop Front and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish birchwood butler's desk circa 1870 with drop front desk and three lower drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Drop Front Writing Desk Hastings Furniture Co
By Hastings
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique walnut Gothic Revival drop front writing desk by Hastings Furniture Co. circa 1920's. Hand
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Mid-19th Century Karl Johan Drop Front Painted Wood Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century Karl Johan drop front painted wood desk with three lower drawers and
Category
20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks
Materials
Paint, Wood
Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk
By Lifetime
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Desks
Materials
Copper
Jasper Cabinet Georgian Red Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Aesthetic Mahogany Drop Front Lady’s Desk with Jeweled Stained Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Aesthetic Mahogany Drop Front Lady’s Desk with Jeweled Stained Glass Cabinet, Mirrored back, and rope twist
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Desks
Materials
Stained Glass, Mahogany
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Copper
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Copper
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretary Bureau Desk with Original Red Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
the lower cabinet are two full and two half drawers below a drop front desk with a fitted interior
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Stunning 1900 Hardwood Chippendale Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber Patina
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 mahogany drop front bureau in the Thomas
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Gilbert Rohde Low Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
hardware. Top drawer opens to reveal a drop front desk perfect for your mac book pro.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$4,000
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak
Leaded Glass Drop Front Secretary Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission drop-front secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Direct from France
~ A lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Oak
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie drop front secretary desk
By Michael
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Blue Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
, sitting above a drop-front desk painted in a soft blue color on the inside. Presenting multiple drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Oak Drop Front RJ Horner School Cowboy Desk, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
rail over mirrored upper with central drawer and flanking cabinets over slant front desk opening to
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Mahogany Bevan Funell Desk Bureau Chest of Drawers Drop Front Green Leather
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, the top section has a drop fronted green leather writing or work surface, ideal for a laptop, there
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Flame Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Tarry Town, NY
a Flame Mahogany Breakfront with Bubble Glass Doors & A Drop Front Desk Section with a Leather
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Drop Front Toledo Desk or Vargueño, Walnut, Ebony, Etc, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bargueño or Toledo desk. Walnut, ebony, boxwood, bone, wrought iron fittings with other polychrome
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Art deco Secretaire Abattant
Located in Westport, CT
A streamline French Art Deco Secretaire Abattant in maple wood veneer with a drop front desk, when
Category
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Dark Golden Olive Drop Front Secretary Desk High Chest Drawers Dresser Brass Key
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mint Dark Golden Olive Drop Front Secretary Desk High Chest Drawers Dresser Leather Top Brass Keys.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
French Carved Tiger Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Table Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Oak
French Rococo Style Green Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Manhasset, NY
, over a drop-front desk atop two drawers, the front with elaborate carving of floral detail and shell.
Category
20th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Ramseur MCM Walnut Thin Drop Front Secretary Desk Bar Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ramseur mid century walnut thin drop front secretary desk bar credenza buffet and hutch
Buffet and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Bar Desk
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 mid century Danish teak drop front secretary bar desk
Desk measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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Drop Front Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of drop front desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all drop front desks available were constructed with great care. Drop front desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Drop front desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large drop front desks, so small drop front desks measuring 14 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Raymond Loewy, Hvidt
Mølgaard and Arne Wahl Iversen each produced beautiful drop front desks that are worth considering.
How Much are Drop Front Desks?
Prices for drop front desks start at $750 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $2,997.
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 Front Desks
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In 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.
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