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Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
. Desk open depth 26.5
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
"Oyster White". The Desk open measures 31 in high, 18 in deep.
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to reveal multiple smaller
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
H 37.75 in W 30 in D 15.5 in
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
depth is 50.5" D with the desk opened).
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Ostrich Leather Handle Letter Opener with Brass Knife After Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, elegant and functional for any desk, open letters or protect yourself!
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

French Roll Top Desk Louis XVI Inlay Bureau
Located in Potters Bar, GB
kingwood with exotic fruit inlays Ormolu fixtures are also original and well cast Desk opens out to
Category

Vintage 1920s Desks

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
French 18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Three-Drawer Commode en Arbalète
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a slant-front bureau, adorned in its center with a delicate inlaid star. The desk opens to reveal
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany open arm desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
H 95.5 in W 63.5 in D 47 in
Small central desk with two drawers and open compartment
By Paolo de Padova
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2560 Small central desk with two drawers on the front, open compartment and beautiful document
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
lower three drawers. The front of the desk opens to reveal the writing surface and interior storage. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique Victorian Oak Glass Side By Side Cabinet / Secretary Desk Original Key
Located in Chesapeake, VA
, allowing for versatile placement in any room. The drop-front desk opens to a spacious writing surface
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair, the structure with traces of original paint, pierced back
Category

Antique 17th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Desk, Secretaire, Moorish Inlays
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
condition Leather interior with wear and tear Measurements were taken with the desk open.
Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Moorish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Desk, Secretaire, Moorish Inlays
Desk, Secretaire, Moorish Inlays
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Total depth with the desk open 30”.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

1960s Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as side or bedroom chair.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Italian Bordeaux Leather & Wood Open Arm Turning Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern leather and solid wood office desk chair.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
detailed decors of the legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as next to a bookshelf or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful petit-bureau de dame (also known as bonheur de jour or lady's secretary desk). Born in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
side makes this storage desk ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Laird Desk
Located in Carmel, CA
The Laird desk was inspired by legendary surfer Laird Hamilton, and this beach aesthetic is
Category

2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Driftwood

Laird Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in
Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

George III Kidney Shaped Open Writing Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Kidney Shaped Open Writing Table with High Stretcher between End Supports on Sabre Legs
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s Rich caramel leather with contrast open
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jacques Quinet Desk
Jacques Quinet Desk
H 29.5 in W 71.25 in D 27.63 in
small modernist desk
By Jacques Hitier
Located in TARBES, FR
your legs and providing a feeling of openness and fluidity. The small tubular leg modernist style desk
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

small modernist desk
small modernist desk
H 29.53 in W 40.16 in D 23.63 in
Small Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style mahogany campaign desk, the circular crossbanded molded edge top hinged and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Campaign Desk
Small Campaign Desk
H 34.75 in W 29 in D 29.75 in
Pennsylvania House Slant Front 4-Drawer Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania House Slant Front Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock. Features four fully functional
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Set Square Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Set Square Walnut with solid walnut wood structure. Desk with 3 drawers, with outside with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Set Square Walnut Desk
Set Square Walnut Desk
H 29.53 in W 87.01 in D 33.47 in
Obsidian Desk - Modern Black Lacquered Desk with Chromed Plinth
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
lacquered wood with a chromed plinth and a set of three individual push-open drawers on each side in natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk Burr Walnut and Leather Desk with a Hidden Drawer
Located in London, GB
The Fleming desk is a revised version of our famous Fleming console table. The desk feature an
Category

2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of the early 1900s with this French wooden desk, an
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 46 in W 42.9 in D 24.6 in
Pagoda Mid Century Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a distinctive pagoda shape, the desk strikes a balance between form and an elegant use of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Wood

Pagoda Mid Century Desk
Pagoda Mid Century Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Art Deco Handmade Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This charming Art Deco wooden desk features clean lines and open shelving. Handmade by a craftsman
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Art Deco Handmade Desk
Art Deco Handmade Desk
H 28.5 in W 45 in D 16 in
Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Toledo, OH
Arne Vodder rosewood desk. circa 1960s. Rosewood writing desk with a hinged fliptop to convert the
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk
Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk
H 34 in W 57 in D 29 in
English Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English ship captain’s desk of burl walnut. Circa 1850. Inside drawers are false fronts and do not
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Ship Captain's Desk
English Ship Captain's Desk
H 33 in W 21 in D 22 in
Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with column of drawers and open compartment under the top; solid beech wood stained
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
H 30.12 in W 40.36 in D 22.45 in
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 36 in
Midnight Desk - Modern Black Lacquered Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
and a set of five individual push-open drawers. The piece was designed and manufactured by Prieto
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 74 cm. Materials: Oak veneer in open grain
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in London, GB
A mid to late 20th century desk. Architectural form with a large open table top and staggered
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century French Desk
Mid-Century French Desk
H 37.01 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot desk by SEM Dimensions: W150 x D57 x H72 cm Material: metallic tubolar structure, pivoting
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot Desk by SEM Dimensions: W150 x D57 x H72 cm Material: metallic tubolar structure, pivoting
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4637 Fine late Victorian satinwood bureau, having arched tambour top which open to reveal pigeons
Category

Antique 1890s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Robust desk with curling top edges and ample storage for your
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
H 30 in W 59 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
right side is open, with a fully finished back. The finished back side makes this desk ideal for
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
H 27 in W 48.5 in D 18.5 in
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines and a unique shape are the characterizing aspects of the Aimo writing desk. With a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Rare Giuseppe Rivadossi Folding Desk
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
of desk. When the desk is open, the depth extends to 30".
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
H 44.3 in W 53.94 in D 25.2 in
Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid century secretary in Brazilian Rosewood. Four drawers when open the desk height is 30
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
H 38.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Dropside Lyre or Harp Desk
Located in Annville, PA
the two fold down dropside leaves are supported by solid mahogany arms when opened. The Dropside Desk
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2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dropside Lyre or Harp Desk
Dropside Lyre or Harp Desk
H 30 in W 38 in D 24 in
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
back and the finished back side makes this desk ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Clermont, FL
Secretary desk by Bombay Furniture Co. Beautiful veneer mahogany finish. Dated 2004. Table
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
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Desk Openable For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk openable for your home. A desk openable — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 29 options for an antique or vintage desk openable now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk openable, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk openable is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made desk openable has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dunbar, Edward Wormley and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desk Openable?

Prices for a desk openable start at $465 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $3,225.