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Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak veneer from the 1960s. In the lower part, two
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Teak
Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, Erling Torvits
By Erling Torvits
Located in Berkeley, CA
modern secretary desk is crafted from Brazilian rosewood. Top desk surface folds down to reveal three bow
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
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
1960s Teak Secretary Desk Dresser Vanity with Mirror Scandinavian Modern
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Teak Secretary Desk Dresser Vanity with Mirror Scandinavian Modern
42 H x 33.5 W x 16.75 D
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, USA, c. 1960
s
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a versatile and stylish Mid-Century Modern secretary desk and chest of drawers designed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Vintage Modern Teak Rolltop Desk, a sleek and sophisticated piece of furniture
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Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak Danish Modern desk. Unusual form, varying from a secretary, vanity and drop front desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unlock the desk—with its vintage key—to reveal mini drawers and cubbies perfect for organizing your
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Desks
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period/style: Danish modern
Country: Denmark
Date: 1960s
Dimensions: 49.25 H x 37.5 L x 16.5 W
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Modern Studio Craft Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modernist design.
It appears to be a custom one-off.
Plywood with walnut veneer and trim with solid walnut base support.
Sculpted walnut pull.
Nice storage compartments wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Secretary Desk Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style secretary desk cabinet or bar
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish / Mid Modern MCM Bernhard Pedersen
Son Secretary Desk
By G. None
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wow!! What a beautiful and unique mid-century teak veneer tambour desk, by Bernhard Pedersen & Son
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Ostergaard Teak Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid Century Modern Ostergaard Teak Secretary Desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Orange Lacquer Writing Desk Bookcase Secretary
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare writing desk with top bookcase done in an Hermes orange lacquer. One of several pieces from a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece has been restored to excellent condition!
Danish Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Atomic Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak wood secretary desk.
Just imported from Denmark!
Atomic style
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace Scandinavian elegance with the Mid Century Modern Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid century secretary in Brazilian Rosewood. Four drawers when open the desk height is 30
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century walnut secretary desk
Desk measures: 48 wide x 23.75 deep x 34.75 high
All pieces of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this mid-century era desk has an attached single drawer for
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Very Rare Maya Secretary Desk
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1969 and made by Bernini.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Slant Fall Front Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury Danish modern teak wood slant fall front secretary desk cabinet. Item features fitted
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century MODERN TEAK Tambour Secretary DESK, c. 1960
s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Secretary Desk, c. 1960's. Incredible profile with hidden
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
TEAK Mid Century Modern Danish "MAGIC BOX" Desk / Hideaway Secretary Desk
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This Mid Century Modern Teak "Magic Box" secretary desk highlights precisely what makes Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk or Hutch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
side separated by an open display space. Turn a table in a secretary. Ideal on dressers, credenzas
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Secretary Desk
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller features storage of an incredible variety, including
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Midcentury Secretary Desk from Up Zavody, 1970
By Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
This ash & mahogany secretary desk was manufactured in 1970 by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia. It has
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM secretary desk. Made by the iconic Drexel group and marked inside the drawer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Roll Top Secretary Desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll top secretary desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid century Borge Morgensen teak secretary desk is part desk, part storage. Bottom part has three
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergadd Roll Top Swedish Desk Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful piece of furniture by Swedish designer Egon Ostergaard. This desk is both stunning and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Other
Studio Craft Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique studio craft desk will be a standout piece of any room. This drop front teak desk features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage teak secretary desk in solid teak with warm grain and clean mid century lines
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Secretary Desk by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Hilversum, NL
Unique secretary desk by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1960s. Modern design from the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Bernhard Pedersen
Sons Teak Secretary Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful teak secretary desk with tambour door by Bernhard Pedersen and Son. BPS. Drop front desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench Secretary Writing Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
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
Vik
Blindheim Rosewood Scandinavian Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk with remarkably figured rosewood made in Norway by Vik and Blindheim
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning writing cabinet! Flip down the desk to reveal drawers, storage cubbies, and more
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Jay Spectre Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique desk by Jay Spectre's Perimeter Collection for Century c.1980s, USA will be a standout
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish Modern Rolltop Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern desk with pull-out writing tablet.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish oak secretary bureau is in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in the 1960s, it is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Secretary Writing Desk Console
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Lambert Hitchcock Black Forest stenciled ladies' secretary writing desk or console
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Paint
1960’s France Secretary/Bureau Desk
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in London, Lambeth
Simple functional Bureau with excellent storage draws finished in light oak
Cc 1960.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
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
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare George Nelson executive desk with secretary hutch by Herman Miller. This gorgeous, rare set
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s.
This is a rare and very unique postmodern
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Style Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern drop front desk with Danish styling. Teak with a red leatherette writing
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Secretary Desk Dresser in Teak, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian designer secretary dresser from the 1960s made out of teak wood. It features a fold out top
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish modern cabinet designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in the 1960s. A key opens the desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Brown Saltman Walnut Secretary Desk
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century roll top desk by Brown Saltman in walnut. This piece features a pull out laminate
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
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
Secretary Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Secretary desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Secretary desk designed by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Søborg
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Commode Desk Gianfranco Frattini Secretary Roll Top for Bernini, Italian, 1961
By Bernini, Gian Franco Frattini, Gianfranco 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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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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