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Secretary in Teak by Johannes Sorth for Nexø 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary / writing cabinet in teak by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik Bornholm. Conical shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Piero Fornasetti Architettura Trumeau White Black Secretary Armoire
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fornasetti's Architettura Trumeau illuminated cabinet is one of the most desirable examples of Fornasetti-Ponti furniture. A stunning hybrid of a drop-front desk, bar and credenza. T...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Iron
Piero Fornasetti Gio Ponti Architettura Trumeau Secretary Bookcase Cabinet, 1951
By Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piero Fornasetti Architettura Trumeau secretary bookcase cabinet, 1951
Glorious example in its
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Secretary by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Melemstrands, Norway, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unique and rare secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal. This desk was produced by Melemstrands
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Secretary Desk by František Mezulaník for UP Bucovice, 1960s
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Żory, PL
Midcentury secretary desk, designed by František Mezulaník for UP Bucovice in former Czechoslovakia
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
mechanism at the The Good Design Show at the New York Museum of Modern Art Art and wins.
As a young father
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Birch Series Secretary Model BB04 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice secretary by Cees Braakman from the famous Pastoe Birch series. The curved birch wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Kurt Ostervig Rosewood Bookcase with Secretary, 1960s KP Mobler
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid century modern example by Kurt Ostervig. Sculpted rosewood framed bookcase with
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Jasper Midcentury Chinoiserie Hand Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Jasper Furniture signed two-piece secretary cabinet which becomes multi-purpose piece when
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Oak Secretary Desk Attributed to Robert Guillerme, France 1960s
By Robert Guillerme
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French secretary desk constructed of beautifully grained solid oak in a warm, honey hue
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
George Nelson for Herman Miller freestanding Secretary cabinet consisting of a lower credenza
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Secretary Desk in Teak by Gunnar Nielsen, circa 1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
Midcentury Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Gunnar Nielsen
This midcentury Danish modern wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet with drop-front secretary
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Paldao
Vintage teak Secretary by Erling Torvits for Klim Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish teak secretary designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This secretary has a hinged
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for storag
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Gunnar Falsig Rosewood Secretary Writing Desk Holstebro Mobelfabrik Denmark 1960
By Holstebro Møbelfabrik, Gunnar Falsig
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful Scandinavian secretary or writing desk designed by Gunnar Falsig for Holstebro
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Teak Secretary Desk Bookshelf by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Mobelfabrik
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Fulton, CA
Teak Danish Modern secretary desk with bookshelf designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench Secretary Writing Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
available via Modern 50.
Bench W: 92½ x 18½ x H: 14 in.
Casegood W: 40 x D: 18½ x H: 34 in. (Desk Work
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Andre Cordemeijer 5600 Secretary Cabinets Gispen Culemborg the Netherlands, 1962
By Gispen Culemborg, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice secretary cabinets from the famous 5600 modular series designed by Andre Cordemeijer and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Bookshelf Secretary Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Danish Modern Tall Teak Bookcase and Secretary Desk by Designer Johannes Sorth. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in San Diego, CA
pieces. One of their notable creations is the Secretary Desk, which embodies the mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Oak Cabinet / Secretary by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960
s
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Austin, TX
Solid white oak cabinet in natural wax finish with secretary by mid-century French design duo
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Oak, Ceramic
Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960
s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
Edward Wormley style Mid-Century Modern case piece with drawers at base and drop-down secretary at
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Rare
Tecton
Secretary Cabinet by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1965
By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful secretary cabinet produced by V-Form in Belgium around 1965. Nice woodgrain with a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm, 1960s
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
tapered legs in solid teak.
Versatile piece of Danish Mid-century modern design that functions both as
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cabinets Teak Drawers Secretary Søborg DK
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare cabinets, chest of drawers or pull out Secretary top. Made of solid teak. One with pictured
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl And Brass Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1970s
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency secretary desk cabinet with lighted glass front
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie drop front secretary desk
By Michael
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
true masterpiece that effortlessly blends Brutalist Baroque charm with midcentury modern elegance. Its
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking cabinet or chest with drop
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Unique Secretary Desk by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Hilversum, NL
Modern design from the Netherlands by Louis Van Teeffelen. Two large drawers, organic shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Restored Large Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
to the bottom, creating a great modern look.
This was a custom-built desk made in 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rattan
Danish Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. 1960
s Denmark.
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
A stunning mcm rosewood Danish Secretary designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, Model 37 for Vinde
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations Mid Century Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Secretary. Walnut case with case aluminum legs and pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mummenthaler and Meier Teak
Magic Box
Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Astoria, NY
A multifunctional fold out secretary desk and cabinet, originally designed by Swiss architects
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Midcentury vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson 1960s
By Bröderna Gustafssons, AB Markaryd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson
For Swedish Trävaruindustri
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Lacquered Secretary or Dresser by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacquered secretary or dresser by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer
Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
35.25” x 17” x 43”H; desk height 27”
Rosewood secretary desk by Kai Kristiansen for HNJ Møbler
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Model 68 drop front Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s Danish Rosewood
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
artistry and mid-century beauty in one exquisite secretary.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Ebonized Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking cabinet or chest with drop
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser Chest With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered highboy dresser or chest of drawers with unique
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bureau with tambour door secretary desk and bookcase
By Kipp
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Pastoe Dutch Birch Series Design Secretary Model BB04 by Cees Braakman, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch Minimalist multifunctional secretary designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Utrecht, The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Danish Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik
By Erik Brouer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
secretary. Interior of secretary includes two additional dovetail drawers, writing services, and additional
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pair of Secretaries by František Mezulánik for UP Závody, 1967
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ash, mahogany
- Maker: UP Závody
- Designer: František Mezulánik
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Ash, Mahogany
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Secretary Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Danish Modern.
Country: Denmark.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions: 37″ H x 35.5″ W x 19″ D.
Materials: Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
, this Mid Century beauty has a curved retractable top which opens to reveal four compartments and two
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Randers Danish Teak Secretary with Pull-Out Desk Top
Drop-Down Vanity Mirror
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Premium Mid-Century Modern Danish teak secretary by Randers. This is one of the finest teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Model BB04 Birch Secretary by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
compartment, you can transform this cabinet to a secretary. The new workplace that the valve has created can
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Model BB04 Birch Secretary by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
compartment, you can transform this cabinet to a secretary. The new workplace that the valve has created can
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Gianfranco Frattini ‘Model 804’ Rolltop Secretary in Rosewood for Bernini, 1962
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Sittard, LI
Model 804 roll top secretary designed by Gianfranco Frattini, produced by Bernini, Italy 1962. By
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
Pull-Out Desk Top Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Borge Mogensen early Mid-Century Modern Danish teak desk. The stately piece has a deep red-orange
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Ejvind A. Johansson Secretary Desk and Shelf in Teak, Gern Møbelfabrik Denmark
By Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Midcentury secretaire desk and independent shelf by Danish designer Ejvind A. Johansson
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1970
s
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful teak desk was designed by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Traeindustri sometime in the 1970's. The solid teak wood has a lovely warm tone with distinctive grains visible th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Commode Desk Gianfranco Frattini Secretary Roll Top for Bernini, Italian, 1961
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The roll top opens by pulling out the leather covered worktop.
Composed by 10 drawers on the front side, free compartments at the back.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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Midcentury Modern Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury modern secretary you’re looking for. Each midcentury modern secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern secretary, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury modern secretary, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern secretary over the years, but those crafted by Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Nexø Møbelfabrik and Boleslaw Danikowski are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Secretary?
The average selling price for a midcentury modern secretary at 1stDibs is $1,999, while they’re typically $613 on the low end and $11,400 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Secretary
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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