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Erling Torvits Designed Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretaire
By Erling Torvits
Located in BOSTON, MA
Danish Modern secretary desk is crafted from Brazilian rosewood with a locking desk surface that folds
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, 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
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz
By Erling Torvits
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood designed by Erlingb Torvitz in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Falsig
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in rosewood manufactured by Falsig Mobler in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
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 manufactured in Denmark in the 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here's a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian Modern secretary desk in rosewood perfect for your modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in rosewood attributed to Gunnar Falsig
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in rosewood manufactured by Dyrlund
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Falsig Mobler
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak manufactured by Falsig Mobler in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Gunaar Tibergaard
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured by Gunaar
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase designed by Johannes Sorth
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase designed by Johannes Sorth
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960's scandinavian modern secretary desk bookcase in teak wood recently
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Johannes Sorth
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak designed by Johannes Sorth and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is terrific and rare Scandinavian Modern secretary desk in teak wood reminiscent of Johannes
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Secretary Bookcase in Teak by Johannes Sorth
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very sought after Scandinavian modern secretary desk designed by Johannes Sorth for Nexxo
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood recently imported from Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian Modern secretary desk in teak recently imported from Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak and Oak Secretary Desk Vanity
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare scandinavian modern secretary/desk/vanity manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by A. Younger Ltd.
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak part of the "Sequence" collection of
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Pmj Mobelfabrik
By Viby J. PMJ
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern secretary desk - dresser in teak wood manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Secretary by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, this Danish modern secretary desk has been crafted from rosewood with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian Modern secretary desk in teak reminiscent of Johannes
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Johannes Andersen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian Modern secretary desk in teak, in the manner of Johannes
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder
By Viby J. PMJ
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured by Poul Jessen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very sought after Scandinavian modern secretary desk designed by Johannes Sorth for Nexxo
Category
Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very sought after Scandinavian modern secretary desk designed by Johannes Sorth for Nexxo
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretary Bookcase in Teak by Johannes Sorth
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very sought after Scandinavian modern secretary desk designed by Johannes Sorth for Nexxo
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretary Bookcase in Rosewood by Johannes Sor
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very sought after Scandinavian modern secretary desk designed by Johannes Sorth for Nexxo
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Zurich, CH
Mid-Century Modern Danish cabinet desk . The hinged shelf easily creates a desk area, ample storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Secretary Desk Danish Modern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Compact, functional secretary desk in rosewood from Denmark. Slide out writing surface above three
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Organic Teak Secretary Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Multifunctional teak secretary desk. Rare Scandinavian design, 1950s.
Organic shape, 3 drawers and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
1960s Danish Modern Dyrlund Teak Secretary Desk
By Dyrlund
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s teak secretary desk by Dyrlund. Desk features a large amount of storage, with one large file
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Secretary Desk in Rio Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Surprise, AZ
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian writing desk in gorgeous Rio Rosewood, 1960s. Often attributed to
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Secretary Desk Walnut
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful Mid-century Teak dresser with a pull out desk option.
beautiful craftsmanship and detail
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Roll Top Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-Century Modern teak roll top 3- drawer secretary
- Desk top pulls out with 9.5" leg clearance
- Retains
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The Classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a versatile 1960s Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk recently imported from Sweden to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Falster Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
Is this Danish Modern teak desk a little cutie or what?
Where should I start? The fact that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb Secretary Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Attractive and practical secretary with a drop down desk top; a rare piece from Paul McCobb's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple
Rosewood Danish Secretary Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful wood and great storage makes this a must have piece.
A desk with amazing style and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Spanish Midcentury Bureau or Secretary Desk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Midcentury secretary desk completely restored and renovated with blue-turquoise gradient paint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Paint
Arne Hovmand Olsen Secretary Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Teak Arne Hovmand Olsen secretary desk. Three bottom drawers with inset finger pull handles. Two
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Roll-top Secretary Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This exquisite rosewood veneer roll-top secretary desk is a quintessential example of Danish mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-Century Modern teak roll top 3- drawer secretary
- Desk top pulls out with 9.5" leg clearance
- Retains
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Secretary Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
Sons, circa 1965
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful and rare rosewood secretary desk by Bernhard Pedersen
Sons of Denmark, circa 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautifully designed desk by Arne Wahl Iversen executed with well crafted details. The desk is in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Secretary Fold Down Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drop-down teak secretary desk with three drawers by Dyrlund. Beautiful recessed solid teak handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk or Vanity, 1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
An utterly charming and quite uncommon 1951 Scandinavian modern teak and oak drop-front secretary
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Mahogany Secretary Desk with Roll Top, Bernini, Italy, 1961
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Gianfranco Frattini Mahogany secretary with roll top, Bernini, Italy, 1961.
A total of 10
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Secretary Desk, 062345
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Secretary Desk, 062346
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Amherst, NH
Teak secretary desk with a drop-front designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Teak wood roll top desk made in Sweden, designed by Egon Ostergaard. Curved top opens upward to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
1960
s Danish or Swedish Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in New Rochelle, NY
quietly brings extra attention to the desk. The build and the quality is very Scandinavian.
Great
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Cambridge, MA
A Danish teak secretary desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Teak
Two-Piece Cabinet with Secretary Desk by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
adjustable shelf above a secretary desk that conceals a desk lamp and numerous storage compartments. The
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, 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 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 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 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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