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Baroque Drop Leaf Cabinet Walnut Italy 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-leaf cabinet articulated in all its parts both vertically and horizontally. The cabinet has
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Painted Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely breathtaking, this Louis XV drop leaf secretary has gorgeous carvings and original
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

English Blind Fret Drop Leaf Partners Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Mahogany Partners Desk w/ Blind Fret Work throughout and Drop Leaves on either side.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern drop leaf desk in teak by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s. This versatile piece
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Elm

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Rare Edward Wormley Drop-Leaf Desk / Dining Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare green label Edward Wormley drop leaf desk model No.5265.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
You will love this hard to find drop leaf desk component for the System Cado modular wall units
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Drop-Leaf Sculpted Secretaire by Jacques Jarrige, 2006
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular sculpted cabinet or desk by Jacques Jarrige. This unique drop-leaf desk is silver
Category

Early 2000s French Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Unique Mid-Century Drop Leaf Bar Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This double-sided bar cart offers spacious interior storage, a reversible drawer, and an expandable
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Swedish 19th Century Clock Cabinet Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century clock cabinet with three glass doors over a compartimilized fall front desk and lower two-door cabinet. Signed "Olof Mansson Snickare" and dated 1878. ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Manufactured in Mantua, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-leaf secretaire with crossbow front, three drawers and leaf door. Two drawers and compartments
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Drop-Leaf Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent collection drop-leaf desk in silver elm. Completely redone and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Elm

Bookcase with Drop Leaf Teak Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A bookcase with containers and drop-leaf with drawers. Open adjustable shelves. Teak veneer
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Leaf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder mid century danish teak drop leaf desk This desk measures: 46.5 wide x 23.75 deep x
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Gracious Drop-Leaf Cabinet Stained Mahogany Veneer Parchment Paper Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A gracious drop-leaf cabinet, stained mahogany veneer, decorated panels, parchment paper
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Parchment Paper

Bar Cabinet Drop-Leaf Door Poplar Beech Brass Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A bar cabinet with drop-leaf door. Poplar veneer, beech legs with brass tips, glass interior
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Dutch Burl Wood Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
close with ease. Legs are sturdy and solid. The drop leaves fold up, with a carved wood brace to hold up
Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

British Colonial Hand-Carved Burmese Teak Drop Leaf Secretaire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Burmese teak secretary with intricate hand-carved leaf and floral motifs. Very sturdy and
Category

20th Century Burmese Secretaires

Empire Style Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Supported by 4 plinth shaped feet, 3 frontal drawers of which the upper on is smaller. A folding door hides a central open compartment with lateral drawers. Walnut.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Drop-Leaf Desk by Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century secretaire is finished with bookmatched oak, brass fittings, and a light ceruse finish. The top section has sliding glass doors, the middle opens and has two drawers...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a midcentury Danish modern teak desk. Dimensions: 66 3/8" L x 25" W 28 7/8" H, 47 3/8" L (closed) and 19" extension, Drawers 2 5/8" H x 15 3/8" W x 18 3/8" D....
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal cubbyholes and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Description: Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk of Flame Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Grace style drop-leaf secretary in two beautiful shades of flame birch. Leaf folds down to
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut Olive Liguria, Italy, Mid-18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant drop-leaf secretaire, serpentine front and sides. Two drawers, wide skirt and two
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Nils Jonsson Drop-Leaf Writing Teak Desk for Torring Mobelfabrik
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nils Jonsson drop-leaf writing teak desk for Torring Mobelfabrik.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk and Hutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Teak credenza with drop-leaf desktop, multiple shelves and drawers. Lower section has two cabinet
Category

Swedish Desks

Materials

Teak

Neo-Classical Drop-Leaf Secretaire Cherry Walnut Maple Trentino, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Neo-classical drop-leaf secretaire from Trentino, supported by shaped feet, there are three drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Pine

Danish Modern Teak and Oak Executive Desk with Drop Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 1960s Dimensions: 29.5″H x 61″L x 27″W Extension Leaf 13.5″ Total Extension 74.5″ Materials: Teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Antique Sheraton Cherry Three Drawer Work Stand with Drop Leaf C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Cherry Three Drawer Work Stand with Drop Leaf C1850. Measures - 30.25"H x 21.5"W x 19"D. A classic
Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Drop-Leaf Secretaire, Walnut, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
4 frontal drawers of which the upper ones are smaller. Folding door that hides a compartment with drawers. Extention on top with 2 lateral compartements openable as drawers. Walnut a...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Cabinet by Isa with Drop-Leaf Doors Teak Veneer Metal Legs, Italy, 1960s
By Arredamenti ISA
Located in Milano, IT
A cabinet by Isa (Bergamo) with drop-leaf doors and drawers, teak veneer, metal legs. Manufactured
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Blue Painted Buffet with Drop-Leaf Table Attached, Circa 1858
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish blue painted buffet with attached drop-leaf table from the mid 19th century. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Buffets

Materials

Wood

Drop-Leaf Secretaire Baroque Walnut Veneer Fir Maple Verona, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Baroque drop-leaf secretaire of Veronese origin, supported by shelf shaped feet carved with volutes
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Fir

Arne Vodder Style Drop Leaf Mid century Danish Modern Teak Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
teak construction. This unique Arne Vodder style desk top slides left to be fully extended. The drop
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Flame Birch Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous drop-leaf secretaire writing desk in golden elm with inset parquetry and golden flame
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Inlaid Drop-Leaf Secretaire Fir Walnut Slab Veneer, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Veronese drop-leaf secretaire date back to mid-18th century. Walnut burl slab veneered fir with
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Secretaires

Materials

Silver

Danish Modern Teak Desk w/ Drop-Leaf by Aksel Boll Jensen
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
your needs. Additionally, there's a drop leaf that can be lifted to extend the desk surface up to 61" W
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Original Hand Painted Drop Leaf Table Cabinet Sideboard, Sweden Dated 1813
Located in Round Top, TX
The elaborate painted finish is all original, making this unique drop leaf table a special find
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Vintage Regency Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Rolling Server Cart Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Rolling Server Cart Buffet. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Georgian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Venetian Drop-Leaf Secretaire, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Venetian neoclassical drop-leaf secretaire, supported by 4 truncated pyramidal legs, 3 frontal
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Olive, Walnut

George Nelson Drop Leaf Desk for Herman Miller, Original Combed Oak, Excellent
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson desk in combed oak. Drop leaf with brushed steel H frame. Nice medium size for home
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Drop-Leaf Desk Deco Style Rosewood Veneer Boxwood Inlaid Figures Vintage, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A drop-leaf desk Deco style, rosewood veneer, boxwood inlaid figures. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Convertible Drop-Leaf Teak Desk
By Treman
Located in Lafayette, IN
a number of novel features including a sliding, drop-leaf top that extends the work surface from 41
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Ash, Teak

Exceptional Drop-Leaf Desk - Copenhagen line by Lane in Walnut and Brass
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
A desk with space in mind and the unique ability to remain at 48" or expand to 60" with a drop-leaf
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Drop-Leaf Desk with Its Seat and Visitor’s Stool by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare drop-leaf desk with black leather-covered letter holder accompanied by its seat and visitor's
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Liquor Cabinet on Wheels
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish modern style mid-century modern liquor cabinet on wheels. Fully extends up to 63" long.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Barocchetto Drop-Leaf Secretaire High Veneto, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Venetian Barocchetto drop-leaf secretaire supported by shelf-shaped feet; curved front with three
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Burl

Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen 1957 Beech and Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A superb vintage Danish Børge Mogensen extending drop-leaf desk in bent beechwood and teak with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Beech, Teak

Drop-leaf desk, chest of drawers, writing desk in walnut with two drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Ribalta, chest of drawers, small writing desk in walnut wood with two drawers, Origin Piedmont (Italy) and original from the first half of the 19th century. The flap conceals...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Mahogany and Bronze Chest of Drawers with Drop-Leaf Writing Part
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant French neoclassical chest of drawers with drop-leaf writing part. Solid mahogany with
Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Teak Veneered Chest of Drawers with Drop-Leaf Desk Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A teak veneered chest of drawers with drop-leaf desk. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Early 18th Century Italian Walnut Veneered Drop-Leaf Desk and Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
An early 18th century walnut and olive tree veneered drop-leaf desk and chest of drawers
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Olive, Walnut

Early 18th Century Italian Solid Walnut Drop-Leaf Desk and Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
Early 18th century solid walnut drop-leaf desk and chest of drawers. Manufactured in Emilia, Italy
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rare French Louis XVI Drop-Front Desk/Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style chest of drawers with drop-front desk in solid, ebonized cherry wood
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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Drop Leaf Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of drop leaf storage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every item from our selection of drop leaf storage was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of drop leaf storage — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of drop leaf storage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. George Nelson, Arne Vodder and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of drop leaf storage that is worth considering.

How Much is a Drop Leaf Storage?

Prices for a piece of drop leaf storage start at $575 and top out at $23,906 with the average selling for $2,874.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Leaf Storage
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old your drop leaf table is, first see if it bears a maker's mark. Looking up this marking using trusted online resources can enable you to identify the maker. From there, you can conduct further research to determine when it was in business and crafting tables like yours. For unmarked tables, it is generally necessary to become familiar with the various styles of drop leaf tables, such as the 17th-century Gateleg table, recognizable by the stretchers that connect its legs, and the 18th-century Pembroke table, which typically has two drawers. However, contemporary reproductions of these types of tables exist, making it difficult to date pieces without training and experience. As a result, you may wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of drop leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.

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