Drop Front Desks

Shopping for a vintage drop-front desk? If so, be sure to drop by our selection here at Chairish. From Gustavian drop-front desks to Mid-Century Modern drop-front desks, our selection runs the gamut, making it easy for you to find the perfect piece. Drop-front desks, also sometimes called secretary desks, are essentially cabinets that come equipped with a foldable ledge that can be dropped down to create a desk ledge. Beloved for the way they masquerade as stately cabinets when not in use, drop-front desks can transform virtually any room into an office, be it a living room, dining room, or even a nursery. Here at Chairish, our collection of drop-front desks is extensive, featuring designs in a wide array of styles. Shop for antique drop-front desks in impressive historical styles like Neoclassical and Biedermeier. Explore pieces crafted of specimen woods like bird’s-eye maple and burl wood, as well as pieces featuring elaborate marquetry. We also carry more modernist pieces, including Danish Modern drop-front desks. Shop an impressive edit of teak and rosewood desks crafted by Scandinavian masters like Børge Mogensen. Prefer something more rustic? Our selection of rustic drop-front desks ranges from elegant French Provincial-inspired pieces to Early American designs featuring simple approaches to Chippendale and Georgian design. Shop authentic antiques alongside reproductions by popular brands like Ethan Allen and Henredon.