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Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Danish Modern teak bow front chest/secretary desk over four drawers. Key included and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique Arts Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi 50s Italy wood , black iron Dresser secretaire, desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Valladolid, ES
drawer key included. DIMENSIONES 77×85×45 cm The dresser could be a work table or desk. The circular
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Arts Crafts Carved Oak Lawyer s Barrister s Bookcase Desk Leaded Glass
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Arts & Crafts oak lawyer's/barrister's bookcase/desk, circa 1900. The six
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Tall Rare Tambour door Desk/Bookcase by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Diego, CA
's in teak versatile with drop down desk with brass key nice clean original condition. a two piece
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modular Teak Wall System Poul Cadovius Cado Bookshelves Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Norwich, GB
uprights 1 x teak desk with working original key 2 x steel rods to hold the desk in situ 1 x teak shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Lambs of Manchester Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk with Ice Bucket circa 1840
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, no key for the desk Dimensions: Height 272cm top to bottom Top piece 166cm, middle desk 34cm
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Inlaid Writing Table Desk Manner of Edwards Roberts 19th C
Located in London, GB
with working locks and keys, this elegant desk will make a wonderful addition to your home. Condition
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
over two long drawers with brass pulls. Top cabinet locks with key, desk top rests in place. Open Depth
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Banker s Lamp by Radionic Trans Co
Located in TORQUAY, AU
condition and is ready to become a statement piece on any desk, credenza, or side table. Key Features
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest
Located in Houston, TX
finish. The secretary has three large drawers with simple iron pulls and key holes, the desk lift has the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Lombardy Trumeau Secretary Walnut with Burl Veneer Ca 1840
Located in Encinitas, CA
, centre fold-down desk leaf with lock and key conceals 4 small trimmed drawers, and three-drawer
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Empire Burl Wood Secrétaire á Abattant With Brass Ormolu
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
ormolu. Desk locks, and original key is included. Measures: 33.25"W x 15.25"D x 58"H. Desk height: 29.75
Category

Vintage 1980s American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
original brass hardware. Drop-front desk locks, and key is included. Measures: 26.5"W x 17"D x 57"H. Desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Secretaires

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

19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlay Writing Box
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century mother of pearl inlay writing box with black leather desk top, original key and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Mahogany with Brass Writing Box
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century mahogany with brass writing box with dark green leather desk top, original key and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
single drawer can be found at the top of the desk with a key. The front of the desk folds down when
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Satinwood and Ebony Campaign Secretary
Located in Nantucket, MA
easier transport and recessed brass drawer pulls. Replaced locks, with keys. Desk height is 28"
Category

20th Century Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Georgian Secretary
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th English Georgian mahogany secretary with a green leather desk top. Comes with original keys
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine English mahogany secretary, done in the Regency style circa 1830. This outstanding desk has
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rosewood Cabinets by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Mim Roma Italy, 1958
By MIM Roma, Ico Luisa Parisi
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
doors and 2 shelves. Aluminium detals! Working locks with keys! Matching desk and sideboard also
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Biedermeier Secretary
Located in New York, NY
lite pressure while holding the top and turning the key. The desk top when open protrudes 25 inches
Category

Antique 1820s European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

WALNUT COMMODE
Located in New Orleans, LA
. aPPARENTLY TWO DRAWERES, THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE UPPER OPENS AND IS A WRITING DESK. ORIGINAL HARDWARE AND KEY
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
floating cabinets for storage, center drop down door for desk space, key to lock all cabinets, and a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
key. This remarkable desk is in exceptional condition for a 300 year old piece. Open depth 46.5". Note
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Tension Pole Floating Wall Unit Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. The modular system consists in 4 shelves, 4 cabinets with key and a desk and one large shelf that can
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Otter Tray
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Newark, England
multiple uses from a desk tidy to a key dish dating to the late 19th century circa 1880. Notes Cold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Rosewood Bureau by Erling Torvits
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in London, GB
, Denmark. Amazing grain Brazilian rosewood. Very practical Bureau desk with functioning key lock, locking
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Two Bay Cado Wall Unit / Bar Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Raleigh, NC
Cadovius, Denmark. This particular Cado arrangement features two smaller shelves, one large shelf / desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

White Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
secretary. Lock to desk top functions with large key included. All nicks, scratches, signs of separation are
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
secretary. One key will be included to use as pull for desk top and additional smaller key for interior
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
three stacks having pullout glass doors, one stack with drop down desk, working key, raised on ogee base
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century Painted Swedish Dropfront Secretary with Burlwood Interior
Located in Long Island City, NY
desk. The original key works in all four locks. Depth when open is 35".
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Brass

20th Century Mahogany Maple Fruitwood English Display Cabinet, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
and six drawers (4 + 2, see photo). Desk complete with two working keys, ideal for use in a living
Category

Mid-20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Le Bureau, Charming French Interior Scene, Oil On Wood panel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
key to the desk drawer, before the desk a traditional provencal desk chair with its rich brocade
Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Danish Rosewood Secretaire Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
which serves as a desk and locks with key it gives inside on 2 small drawers, a box and a document
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode or Secretaire
Located in Winter Park, FL
that hinges down and pulls out to reveal a (newer) embossed leather writing surface. Desk with lock and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 19th Century Inlaid Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
, this secretary is ready to be used and enjoyed. Key to desk top and key to small interior cubbie used
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chest of Drawers with Fold over Top
Located in Malton, GB
making this into a small writing desk. Original key as well and a truly stunning piece of country house
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Inlaid Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
, upper hinged glass bookcase revealing three interior adjustable shelves, fall front desk with Greek key
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. 1960 s Denmark.
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
the interior. A key opens the desk top which flips down to reveal mini drawers and letter organizers
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

White Painted Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
key to be added as pulls) over two long drawers with brass pulls. Top cabinet locks with key, desk top
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
the desk work is opened. Key to interior petite door included to use as pull. The upper section has 2
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century, English Regency Burl Wood Veneered Box
Located in Stamford, CT
only comes with age and handling. Inset brass escutcheon, no key. A fine desk top box for valuables or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Gray Painted Swedish 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
opened, resting on two extending arms. Key to desk used as decorative "pull" only. Interior small cubbie
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
functions and original key is included. The lower three drawers open using a key as pull. Desk top does not
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th-19th Century Rosewood and Ebony Italian Table Cabinet, Box or Mini Trunk
Located in Manhasset, NY
locking system with the original key. The whole having bronze carrying handles. Missing some veneer which
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Poul Cadovius Four Section Shelving System for Royal System in Teak
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, 1960's four section Royal System by Poul Cadovius. Wall mounted unit with drop-down desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Mobelfabrik Modular Teak Cabinet
By Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
interior, and a drop-front section with a fitted interior, great for use as a vanity or desk. Including
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Piero Fornasetti Architettura Trumeau White Black Secretary Armoire
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Chattanooga, TN
door, and folding desk with (3) brass keys. A fantastic example in its original state, based on a Gio
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
shaped gallery. There's a lock and key for the desk section. The drawer has original brass handles. This
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Hindu Elephant Head Bronze Paperweight -1Y70
Located in Bordeaux, FR
tranquility and wisdom, making it a captivating addition to any desk or collection. Key Features: Patinated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
in solid Rosewood and beech. This module is both suitable as a secretary desk or a bar cabinet. Key
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase circa 1800-1830 with built in desk / writing table. We have
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
when the door is opened. This module is both suitable as a secretary desk or a bar cabinet. Key
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
includes a very attractive basket weave lockable drop front bureau / desk with key, inside are four
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk key you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A desk key — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a desk key — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk key, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Baroque or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made desk key has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fornasetti, Walter Bosse and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

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