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Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern drop-front or secretary desk with 3 drawers and writing surface. Beautiful rosewood
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / dresser / chest of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern rosewood secretary desk / dresser
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Sideboard / Secretary Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak sideboard secretary desk / cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
: 37.5″ wide x 17.5″ deep (25.5" with desk pulled out)x 73″ tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Secretary s Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vitze Secretary's Dresser. Teak wood with oil finish. Drop down desk with key. 3 spacious drawers.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Cordova, SC
the two. This desk/cabinet combo can also easily be place on another piece of furniture or a low
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tall Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Johannes Sorth. Tambour door and drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Secretary Desk, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden secretary desk, Italy, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk
By Erling Torvits
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Danish Design Danish glossy veneer secretary attributed Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Modern Teak Sideboard / Secretary Desk by Brantorps
By Brantorps Möbelfabrik AB
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Swedish / Scandinavian Modern teak sideboard secretary desk / cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Mummenthaler Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet . Measures 39.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wall Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wall secretary desk, model Odense. Oiled solid walnut. Natural leather interior full grain
Category

2010s French Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage danish flip top desk.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wall Secretary Desk in Oak
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wall secretary desk, model Odense. Oiled solid oak. Natural leather interior full grain untreated
Category

2010s French Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1950s English Modern Bar Cabinet + Secretary Desk in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Lebus Era: 1950s Materials: Mahogany, Glass Measurements: 54" wide x 15" deep x 42.5" tall
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The Classic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Burl Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Elkton, MD
Charming vintage Burl veneer secretary desk. Comes with a matching chair. The drop-front opens to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Burl

Mid-Century Vintage Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century style vintage secretary desk adorned with a colorful abstract inlay on the front. Fold
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk Beautifully designed teak vanity secretary desk by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Danish secretary desk crafted in teak, featuring a roll-top design with a sleek
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Erling torvits secretary desk in teak
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1961 Materials: Teak Measurements: 41" wide x 18.75" deep x 47.75" tall Condition: In excellent original...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

1940 s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Grand Scale 1940's Traditional style Burl Wood Secretary/ Writing Desk. This secretary is
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By James Mont, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century Swedish Birchwood Secretaire by A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna ‘SMF
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish secretary desk signed by the A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Jacaranda

solid pine secretary desk by WASA, Germany 1990s
Located in ECHT, NL
Secretary desk made by German company Wasa in 1992. it is made from solid pine. It has a lid that
Category

Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Desk/Secretary by Maurice Pre and Janette Laverrière, 1958
By Maurice Pré, Janette Laverrière
Located in Brussels, BE
Dimensions D: 40 cm (15.75") H: 317 ( MAXIMAL HEIGHT) cm W: 80 cm (31.50")
Category

Vintage 1950s French Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage secretary / desk by Musterring made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage secretary / desk by Musterring made in the 60s. Dimensions: Width: 88.5 cm Height: 99 cm
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT! Inspected vintage
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency secretary desk secretaire bookcase with hand-painted Chinese motif featuring a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Roger Landault — “Junior” Secretary Desk for Meubles ABC, France, 1951
By Rene Gabriel, Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exceptionally rare “Junior” secretary desk in light oak, designed by Roger Landault and produced
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Swedish Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak rolltop secretary desk cabinet was
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard, 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak rolltop secretary desk cabinet was
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Bookcase Cabinet Secretary Desk 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood bookcase cabinet and secretary desk was made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Roger Landault, Rene Gabriel, Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare 1950s wall-mounted secretary desk in the French Reconstruction style. Crafted from solid oak
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Secretary Desk Bar Credenza
By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Secretary Desk Bar Credenza The bottom of the secretary
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Cane, Wood

Erling Torvits Walnut Secretary Desk with Wave Front, Denmark, 1960s
By Erling Torvits
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This elegant secretary desk was designed by Erling Torvits in Denmark in the 1960s. Crafted in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Swedish Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic vintage mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Modular freestanding unit with secretary desk. Walnut wood with omni metal rods.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1950s original Thin Edge secretary desk cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
with burlwood front that opens via a drop front for use as a desk. Secretary desk interior has pigeon
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

Faux Bamboo Rattan Enamel and Decorated Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exquisite hand-crafted Faux Bamboo Rattan, hand enamed and Decorated Slant Top Secretary Desk
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Secretaires

Materials

Enamel

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant rare Mid-Century Modern teak secretary desk or vanity with mirror by famous Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

White secretary desk - design Eric Gizard Paris - PEFC certified wood
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk in solid and veneer ash wood is designed by famous parisian Designer Eric
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Wood, Lacquer

Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
setting, this 18th-century secretary desk adds sophistication and charm. Its historical integrity and
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tooled off white leather wrapped Campaign style transportable trunk shape secretary desk with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Incredible Carved Italian Luigi Frullini Narrow Figural Walnut Secretary Desk
By Luigi Frullini
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This incredible Italian secretary desk, attributed to the renowned 19th-century master carver Luigi
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding Venetian painted secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasing the artistry
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Hollywood Swank Faux Gator Highboy Secretary Desk Combination by Michael Amini
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the Hollywood Swank Faux Gator Highboy Secretary Desk by Michael Amini
Category

1990s Chinese Modern Secretaires

Materials

Chrome

Fantastic English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood Slant Lid Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English Adams paint decorated satinwood slant lid secretary desk is a stunning example of
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Yellow Secretary Desk with storage, design by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

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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, 2022
    A 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, 2023
    A 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, 2022
    Secretary 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, 2021
    An 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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