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Commode Desk Gianfranco Frattini Secretary Roll Top for Bernini, Italian, 1961
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gian Franco Frattini, Bernini
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
Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Italian secretary desk in the style of Aldo Tura. This desk features a lacquered
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Holmes County Solid Cherry Amish Secretary Office Desk Library Table Leather MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
An incredible desk by Holmes County Chair Company. Made from solid cherry with a minimalist
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut or Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Nordic style compact desk made of solid wood, oak or walnut (chosen by the buyer
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$7,767 / item
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut or Oak
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull Nordic style compact desk made of solid wood, oak or walnut (chosen by the buyer
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Oak
$7,767 / item
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak secretary desk / cabinet, made in Sweden circa 1970s. Unusual finger joints at top edges. Drop
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Teak Secretary Writing Desk, Denmark, 1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern secretary or writing desk designed by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
As functional as it is aesthetically stunning this Danish drop-down front desk model 37 by Arne
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Tommi Parzinger Pink Leather
Mahogany Secretary for Charak Modern, circa 1950
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely designed secretary bureau by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. This elegantly executed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder for Sibast of Denmark Teak Desk Secretary
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather desk surface. This piece is in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Diego, CA
This secretary desk in teak is ideal for collectors who have a limited space but are unwilling to
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet with drop-front secretary
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Paldao
Mid-Century Secretary Desk by Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century secretary desk designed by Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. Crafted from rich teak, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bar Bookcase
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Danish teak drop front secretary desk bar bookcase
Bookcase measures: 39.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s
By Poul Volther, Munch Møbler
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Design desk
Fab mid century quality secretary desk with good size drawer section by Poul Volther
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Bookshelf by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak secretary bookshelf. Designer: Børge Mogensen.
Manufacturer: Børge Mogensen.
Period/style
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Restored Large Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
to the bottom, creating a great modern look.
This was a custom-built desk made in 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rattan
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
pieces. One of their notable creations is the Secretary Desk, which embodies the mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
front secretary desk
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, 1960s
Black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl And Brass Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1970s
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency secretary desk cabinet with lighted glass front
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations Mid Century Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Ebonized Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
front secretary desk
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, 1960s
Ebonized
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Secretary Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Danish Modern.
Country: Denmark.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions: 37″ H x 35.5″ W x 19″ D.
Materials: Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bureau with tambour door secretary desk and bookcase
By Kipp
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie drop front secretary desk
By Michael
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Multifunctional Secretaire With Hidden Desk
Vanity
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish modern teak vanity secretary desk hails straight from the 1960s. Manufactured by Gunnar Falsig
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Black Lacquer Brass Faux Bamboo Base Campaign Secretary Roll Top Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Campaign style desk! Featuring low roll tops or tambour doors on each side of the desk top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1970
s
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful teak desk was designed by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Traeindustri sometime in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Dark Golden Olive Drop Front Secretary Desk High Chest Drawers Dresser Brass Key
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mint Dark Golden Olive Drop Front Secretary Desk High Chest Drawers Dresser Leather Top Brass Keys.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Writing Cabinet Secretary
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning writing cabinet! Open the desk to reveal secret locking drawers, storage cubbies, and more
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Ramseur MCM Walnut Thin Drop Front Secretary Desk Bar Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ramseur mid century walnut thin drop front secretary desk bar credenza buffet and hutch
Buffet and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Manhattan Corner Secretary by Robert and Trix Haussmann
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A rare find !
Post-modern corner secretary from the Manhattan collection by Robert and Trix
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Borge Mogensen Teak Secretary Dresser for Soborg Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well designed teak wood secretary dresser with four lower drawers and the front folds down
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Bar Desk
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 mid century Danish teak drop front secretary bar desk
Desk measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Drop-Front Secretary
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
easy to mass-produce and economic to transport. This drop-front secretary, with three smaller drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern teak upright secretary desk with pullout / pull-out writing surface. Has three small
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Tambour Door Secretary D
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chicago, IL
38” x 17” x 71.25”H
Drexel Declaration series walnut secretary desk. Versatile piece designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Walnut
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is what Danish design is all about! Versatile, functional cabinet combines a pull-out desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, teak, secretary desk cabinet features a lockable, pull-down desk ledge at 26 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
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 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
Wood
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
Wood
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 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 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 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
Scandinavian Vintage Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage old growth teak secretary desk with drop down mirror, pull out desk, small pull out drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, teak, Danish modern secretary is two pieces consisting of a drop down desk with interior
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser / Secretary Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
/ secretary desk.
This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Vanity
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / vanity with mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Vanity
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / vanity with mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Vanity
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / dresser / chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Vanity
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / vanity with mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Vanity
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 Teak Secretary Desk / Bookshelf
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / bookshelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Bookshelf
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / bookshelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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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