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Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish oak secretary bureau is in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in the 1960s, it is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Secretary Desk or Cabinet by HNJ Møbler
By Peter Arenkiel Jensen, HNJ Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish modern desk or dresser with a locking secretary cabinet and three drawers. Nestled in to a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
1970s Secretary Desk Teak Magic Box Cabinet Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Denmark
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik
Glasdam Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hideaway secretary desk cabinet
Danish modern teak hideaway desk-cabinet. Denmark 1970s
Teak 'Magic
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Drop Down Secretary Desk Cabinet by Domino Mobel
By Domino Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Drop Down Secretary Desk Cabinet by Domino Mobler. Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Secretary Made In Rosewood By Erling Torvits, Danish Design From 1960s
By Erling Torvits
Located in Lejre, DK
Chatol designed by Erling Torvits and made of rosewood. The upper part opens with a hinged door and has built-in drawers, open compartments, letter shelves and three integrated “secr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Cabinet / Secretary, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century
By Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Art Deco cabinet / secretary in beech and birch. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1930 - 1940s
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Birch
Danish Modern Midcentury Bookcase or Secretary in Teak by Johannes Sorth #1
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful Danish modern midcentury bookcase in teak was designed by Johannes Sorth for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
North German/Danish Ash Wood Empire Secretary with Inlay Silhouettes, circa 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
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This secretary shares many of the attributes that Danish cabinet makers in the 1940's were embracing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Oak, Ash, Kingwood
Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Cabinet by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Soborg Mobler, Peter Hvidt
Located in Littleton, CO
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen's secretary desk in richly aged teak for Søborg DK. Remarkable
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Antique Chest with Fall-Front Secretary Desk in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome Danish Christian VIII secretary in fine West Indies (also known as Cuban) mahogany
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood secretary desk with dark grain and dynamic pattern matches across the front of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
$3,950
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Pull Out Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Dux of Sweden, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak pull out secretary desk chest of drawers dresser.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Vanity / Secretary Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Neils Vodder
By Børge Mogensen, Niels Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a true time capsule of a piece! The original owner purchased this piece new, in Germany, in 1962 and then had it shipped to the states where it has sat, undisturbed, since 19...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Cuban Mahogany Secretary
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare upright Cuban mahogany podium secretary, with an angled black leather blotter over four
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pedestals
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
$9,375
Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover a timeless gem of mid-century design with this exquisite Danish Mid Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A uniquely proportioned roll to desk. It features teak construction, laminate writing area with plenty of storage.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Teak
1950s Danish Teak Guest Room Dresser Secretary Desk Time Worn Patina CabinModern
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fully functional but showing heavy wear and patina to all surfaces, well loved and used piece with wonderful character, 1950s. Unaltered in original condition and original finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Custom Bar Cabinet / Secretary Desk by H.G. Furniture, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Two tone cabinet constructed from teak w/ black powder coated detailing on the cabinet base, the drop down door face and top cabinet edge with the remainder of the cabinet fully fini...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Secretary Desk in Danish Rosewood by Poul M. Jessen
By Poul M. Jessen 1
Located in Detroit, MI
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Poul M. Jessen for Viby Rosewood Secretary Desk
This mid century
Category
20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Bernhard Pedersen
Son Secretary Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in New York, NY
Bernhard Pedersen & Son secretary desk with drop-front desk work area with tambour door storage
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Very Rare Ib Kofod Larsen Secretary Desk / Bureau, PA Pedersen, 1954, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Very rare Ib Kofod Larsen secretary desk / Bureau, made by PA Pedersen, 1954, Denmark. Made of teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nicely designed, compact drop front secretary with three drawers below and storage or cubby holes
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Lorenz Nielsen Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Kastrup, DK
Lorenz Nielsen Louis XVI secretary with elm and elmeroot veneered. From top to bottom through-going
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Elm
Poul Volther Teak Secretary Desk
By Poul Volther
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Mid-Century secretary desk in teak was designed by Poul Volther in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Secretary Bookcase
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tall Danish teak secretary bookcase designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark. The locking
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Erling Torvits Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Erling Torvits
Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Nills Jonsson or Kai Kristiansen Torring HJN Mobler Danish Teak Desk Secretary
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nils Jonsson teak desk. Front drops forward and pulls out to give you ample writing surface. Beautifully made with dove-tailed joints on all drawers and recessed drawer handles. Side...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity Dresser by Dyrlund c 1960/70
s
By Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century, Danish Modern combination, chest of drawers, desk, vanity, made by Dyrlund, circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Mid-Century Modern secretary desk features a fold-out writing surface that opens to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Elegant Empire Secretary / Bureau, Copenhagen 1810
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architectural and elegant empire secretary, made in high quality with many refined intarsia details
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Secretary Desk for Søborg
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Danish Modern upright cabinet that also serves as a desk
Height of desk top 27.25
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Teak, Pine
Børge Mogensen Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Danish modern secretary desk in teak was designed by Børge Mogensen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Poul Hundevad Teak Secretary by Carlo Jensen
By Poul Hundevad, Carlo Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century teak secretary cabinet features two-piece construction with plenty of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Secretary Desk by Torbjorn Afdahl
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal and made by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrikk. Crafted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Wide Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Rosewood
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Erling Torvits
Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simple and efficient design secretary desk with drop front desk, two pull-out paper trays and five
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Roll Top Secretary Desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll top secretary desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Secretary with Aluminum Inlaid Pulls
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s rosewood secretary desk with drop-front desk over three drawers with aluminum inlay pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Børge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1950s
Materials: teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Børge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1950s
Materials
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Secretary Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Circa 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Oakland, CA
Compact secretary desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, constructed of teak and brass. The drop front
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Secretary Desk/Chiffonier Veneered with Mahogany, circa 1837
Located in Opole, PL
arranged like a secretary desk with small drawers on both sides and a shelf in the central section.
That
Category
Antique 1830s Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Secretary in Cuban Mahogany, Copenhagen, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Biedermeier secretary in very fine Cuban/ West Indies mahogany with all of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Drop-Leaf Secretary in the Style of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Børge Mogensen style secretary desk offers a combination of workspace and storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cabinet Drop Front Secretary Søborg DK
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic drop front secretary by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg DK. Beautiful teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Bernhard Pedersen and Son Mid Century Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernhard Pedersen and Son mid century rosewood drop front secretary desk
The desk measures: 35.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-20th Scandinavian Modern Svegards Markaryd Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
By Svegards Markaryd, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern Svegards Markaryd teak roll top secretary desk or dresser with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Large Scandinavian Modern Teak 4 Part Bookcase Display Cabinet Dry Bar Secretary
Located in Miami, FL
, dry bar or secretary made in Denmark.
This fine Scandinavian Modern style is comprised of 4 separate
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Empire bureau secretary with bookcase, in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany. Denmark
Category
Antique Early 1800s Danish Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
. The secretary rests on carved lion's paw feet. Denmark, circa 1825.
The refined and quiet elegance of
Category
Antique 1820s Danish Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Satinwood
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler Model 65 Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and beautiful teak example from the Arne Wahl Iversen model 65 series having a flip up vanity mirror, turquoise accessory tray, red felt padded sliding jewelry storage cases a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Secretaire Bookcase by Erling Torvits, Denmark, 1960s
By Erling Torvits
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Danish midcentury rosewood secretary by Erling Torvits features ample storage. Would make a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
secretary desk designed by famous Danish architect Børge Mogensen in 1951. Drop down front. Large desk area
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard
Flip-Top
Desk for Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Flip-top' desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
This secretary
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Reduced Louis XVI Danish secretary inlaid mini ballroom
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Danish secretary early 1800's. The well is an inlaid mirrored ballroom. It has secret drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Danish Mid 18th Century Baroque Walnut Venered Danish Secretary
Located in Aabenraa, DK
Mid 18th century baroque walnut venered Danish secretary
Upper section with two doors
Middle
Category
Antique 1750s Danish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
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Danish Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Danish secretary for your home. A Danish secretary — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Danish secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish secretary, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish secretary over the years, but those crafted by Børge Mogensen, Arne Wahl Iversen and Ib Kofod-Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Danish Secretary?
Prices for a Danish secretary start at $613 and top out at $39,000 with the average selling for $2,650.
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.
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