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Borge Mogensen Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Essex, MA
A Danish fall-front secretary designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Bureau Desk, Danish, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, circa 1960 is this secretary desk in well figured Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Secretary Desk by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Cambridge, MA
A smartly designed teak secretary desk by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Stellar Quality Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk with Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This stellar quality all hardwood constructed teak secretary / bookcase by acclaimed Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Midcentury Randers Mobelfabrik Teak Secretary Desk - 062318
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Egon Østergaard Midcentury Teak Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Teak Secretary/ desk / drawers by Egon Østergaard.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish MCM G Falsig / Holstebro Mobelfabrik Secretary Desk - 062310
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bridport, CT
Three drawer dresser chest with fourth drawer being a drop down secretary with desk organizer
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Secretary on Top of Dresser with Drop Front Desk by Hans J Wegner Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Helsingborg, SE
A beautiful Danish oak and teak secretary with drop-down desk and shelves above. There are two open
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Midcentury Danish Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Beveren, BE
Midcentury secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Vinde Møbelfabrik in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Secretary in Rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Beveren, BE
Midcentury secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Vinde Møbelfabrik in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Solid Teak Desk / Sales Counter with Finished Back Danish Modern
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This extremely rare Danish Modern teak step-back desk / secretary is completely solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
A Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Janvry, Essonne
A rosewood secretary with an upper part including two drawers, shelves , a brass lighting & three
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Teak Secretary, 221133
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
These pieces are more than 65
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Danish modern rosewood secretary with drop down desk. Very versatile piece, fits well in many
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Secretaires
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
vintage secretary desk is in great condition with age appropriate wear, such as scratches on the desk top
Category
20th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Teak
American Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
This unique American modern walnut desk has a black laminate drop-leaf work surface. It offers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful rosewood secretary desk with slide out writing table and drawer storage. A great design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous bow front secretary bureau in rosewood with slide out writing table and drawer storage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rosewood Danish Modern Secretary Bureau Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stunning Danish rosewood secretary desk. Slide out writing surface and plenty of storage makes this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Danish Modern Secretary Bureau Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very fine rosewood writing desk or secretary burau desk with slide out tablet and lift top portion
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk recently imported from Denmark to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an elegant secretary with a pullout / pull-out desk in teak wood recently imported from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Secret Drawer
Located in Fairfield, ME
An exceptional rosewood secretary in fantastic condition. With all the design elements you could
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Beautiful Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful drop front desk or bureau in teak, dating to the 60's. Fall front lid opens to large work
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Long Beach, CA
Beautiful Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Cabinet. Features a spacious fold down secretary
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Gunnar Falsig Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Fairfield, ME
A rare, high quality model by Gunnar Falsig for Brdr Falsig Mobelfabrik. The design shows constant movement from every angle and the craftsmanship is exemplary.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Borge Mogensen Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Fairfield, ME
A rare model designed by Borge Mogensen. Built by Soborg Mobel for Danish banking institutions.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a lovely petite Scandinavian modern secretary isn teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the
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 versatile 1960s Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk recently imported from Sweden to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretary Desk
Dresser
Excellent for use in a bedroom or guest room
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretary Desk
Dresser
Excellent for use in a bedroom or guest room
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Teak Danish Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
1960s Danish Teak Secretary Desk
This tiny secretary has so much to offer. Three dresser sized
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Miami, FL
We love the practicality and small footprint of a secretary desk. This handsome 1960s version in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Secretary Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome Borge Mogensen secretary desk. Three lower drawers below generous writing surface, below
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Vanity
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern teak secretary desk vanity manufactured in Denmark in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Vanity
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk vanity manufactured in Denmark in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk and Vanity
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Mid-Century Modern teakwood secretary desk.
Just imported from Denmark.
Desktop extends
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Vanity
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a versatile Scandinavian modern case piece in teak inspired by the design or Arne Vodder
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
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-Office desk, dresser and display piece.
-Fantastic grain and color.
-In excellent original vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Teak Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful drop front desk or bureau in teak, dating to the 60s. Fall front lid opens to large work
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in West Roxbury, MA
This secretary desk pulls out to provide a great workspace, and when not in use, functions as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful vintage piece in teak, with tambour doors to hide away the small stuff, pull-out writing surface, adjustable shelves, and sliding cabinet doors below. All sitting on a sol...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Borge Mogensen Teak Secretary.
This Vintage Secretary Desk is in like new
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Falsigs
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian secretary desk in teak manufactured by Gunnar Falsigs in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Falsigs
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian secretary desk in teak manufactured by Gunnar Falsigs in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Torring Mobelfabrik Rosewood Drop Front Desk or Secretary
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This beautiful secretary fold down desk measures in at 35” W x 17” D Closed / 27” D Open x 42.5” H
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood Secretary Desk 300-PA19
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very nice rosewood secretary desk with slide out writing table and sliding door upper storage.Three
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Danish Secretary Desk in Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
condition. These types of secretaries are great because you get all the benefits of a desk, 3 large drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Secretary Desk by Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Modern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful rosewood fall front desk with three drawers below designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Falsig Mobelfabrik
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian secretary desk in teak manufactured by Gunnar Falsig in Denmark in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Christian Larsen
By L. Chr Larsen
Son
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern teak secretary desk manufactured by Christian Larsen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Swedish Teak Floating Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful teak midcentury Swedish floating secretary desk. Adjustable shelve above. Easy to install
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exquisite 1960s secretary desk in teak wood attributed to famed designer Arne Vodder
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak Secretary or Vanity Desk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury teak secretary or vanity desk or chest of drawers. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
1960’s Secretary Desk in Teak
Located in Hudson, NY
A 1960’s secretary desk in teak. A drop front reveals a writing area and four small drawers over
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Buffet Cabinet Secretary Pullout Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Danish teak cabinet with hutch and pull out secretary. Fantastic versatile piece
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Antique Early 17th Century Danish Mid-Century 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
- 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.
- 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 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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