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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
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern rosewood secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1960s
Beautiful rosewood secretaire
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk with Key
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
team performed a relatively passive rehabilitation because this beautiful, honey colored secretary was
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Henning Korch Secretary Desk
By CFC Silkeborg, Henning Korch
Located in Berkeley, CA
Compact and with concise details, this campaign secretary was designed by Henning Korch for CFC
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Secretary Desk/Vanity Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak desk/vanity/dresser combination. Separate hinged-top drawer with compartments
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Erling Torvits Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Berkeley, CA
: Teak
Measurements: 41? wide x 18.5? deep x 48? tall
Desk: 39? wide x 15? deep x 29? tall (floor to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Color Secretary/Chest/Cabinet/Desk, 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood color secretary/chest/cabinet/desk, 1960s. The cabinet having a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Large Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Credenza Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Paul Laszlo, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice walnut cabinet with beautiful beveled doors and heavy solid brass pulls. Sits on a mice tapered shape base. Sliding glass doors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Teak bookcase lower dresser desk secretary
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Teak bookcase lower dresser desk secretary By Designer Johannes
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Midcentury Atomic Teak Vanity / Secretary Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 34? wide x 18.25? deep x 43.5? tall
Condition: In excellent original conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Unique Mid-Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern secretary, features drawers at base with shelving on top and one pull-out writing
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Danish Teak Secretary Desk, circa 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Peabody, MA
Low slant front teak secretary desk by Dyrlund, made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Interior features
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Børge Mogensen Bookshelf Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century bookshelf secretary desk designed by Børge Mogensen in teak. This versatile piece has
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk 1960s
Mid-century modern Danish secretaire with curved front
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Secretary Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful Italian pear wood secretary featuring a reverse painted glass top supported by compass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Midcentury Danish Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Rosewood secretary desk with locking drop-front desk over three drawers with carved pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Arne Vodder Secretary Desk
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern teak secretary featuring uniquely sculpted body with ample drawer and cabinet space
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
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
Ib Kofod Larson Teak Secretary Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Danish teak design with a drop front desk, many drawers, sliding doors, and multiple
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Abalone
Borg Mogensen Danish Modern Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern Borg Mogensen teak secretary desk.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Wide Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Rosewood
By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Erling Torvits
Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 41? wide x 18.5? deep x 47.5? tall
Condition:
In excelle...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Danish Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood secretary desk circa 1955 Denmark. The secretary desk is crafted of stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, 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
Mid-Century Post Modern Red Secretary Desk or Tall Cabinet after Ettore Sottsass
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous postmodern designed cabinet, circa 1980s. It features extremely well built red cabinetry with ingenious doors and drawer design. In the manner of Ettore Sottsass for Memphis.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Elm
Danish Midcentury Dyrlund Rosewood Secretary Vanity Desk Dresser Wardrobe
By Dyrlund
Located in West Hartford, CT
Scandinavian Modern rosewood secretary desk or vanity that features a top drawer that pulls out for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Børge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1950s
Materials: teak
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 18? deep x 47.25? tall
Condition: In excellent orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Børge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1950s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements: 47.5" wide x 18" deep x 39.5" tall
Condition: In excellent ori...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Secretary Desk or Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Drop front secretary desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All original walnut finish
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Teak Bookcase Desk Secretary Designed by Poul Hundevad
By Hundevad
Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Poul Hundevad secretary bookcase desk. This one is all teak and in wonderful vintage
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Walnut Wood Bookcase
Pull-Out Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall walnut wood bookcase and secretary desk is circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Secretary Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Furniture Line
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive secretary designed by Kip Stewart featuring two adjustable shelves on top, tambour door
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Skyscraper Style Drop Front Desk Secretary Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
desk wall unit. The piece does not retain any labels but matches the time period. Good original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench with Secretary Writing Desk Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Middlesex, NJ
George Nelson Herman Miller long bench with Secretary writing desk cabinet.
Bench:
92.25" L x
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mid century Swedish teak secretary roll top desk dresser with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century teak dresser secretary desk made in Sweden circa 1970. 3 interior drawers behind pull
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish design cabinet- secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Commode Desk Secretary Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1980s Burr Wood Italian
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian chest of drawers from the 1980s by the designer Giovanni Offredi for the publishing house Saporiti. Entirely made of burr wood, with a retractable shelf, four large drawers a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960
s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller, 1960's
Walnut
Herman Miller tag on inside of drawer.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Danish Midcentury Secretary Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Danish midcentury teak secretary desk.
Danish modern teak secretary desk features a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Petite Fall-Front Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Straddling the line between late Modern and early Mid-Century Modern design, this secretary desk is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
By H Sacks
Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet or secretary desk with bookcase hutch top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Secretary Desk by Gunnar Falsig, Gunnar Falsig
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Brussels , BE
Scandinavian Modern secretary desk by Gunnar Falsig, Gunnar Falsig.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Secretary Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century secretary desk. The top opens to reveal two small drawers and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in Denmark in the 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz
By Erling Torvits
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Teak Danish Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Danish teak drop fron desk or secretary desk. Clean and simple lines and excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Teak Danish Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very clean and streamline fall front desk with small compartment and two drawers inside. Very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish mid century modern teak secretary with 3 lower drawers, 2 etched glass sliding doors, drop
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century teak secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen. The drop down desk top is 29.5"L
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Walnut and Stainless Steel Three-Drawer Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic mid-century modern secretary's desk with two stationery drawers and one filing cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood Secretary desk bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Elegant rosewood Danish modern secretary desk or bureau with slide out writing surface. gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
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Modern Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern secretary desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every modern secretary desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a modern secretary desk, we have 227 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern secretary desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modern secretary desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one modern secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Arne Wahl Iversen and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Modern Secretary Desk?
Prices for a modern secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $915 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,673.
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 Modern Secretary Desk
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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