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Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk and Vanity Dresser Chest by Trekanten
By Trekanten
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage secretary desk with chest of drawers in teak manufactured by Trekanten, Denmark. Features a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Cabinet and Secretary Desk by Domino Mobler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage Danish Modern teak bookcase cabinet and secretary desk by Domino Mobler. Cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Midcentury Danish Draw Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern teak secretary desk, features draw leaf writing surface, adjustable shelving
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Mid Century Scandinavian Style Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A multi-functional Danish style teak secretary/desk. This secretary features a drop front desk and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Børge Mogenson for Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful teak secretary still has it's original Soborg Mobler manufacturer label. Combining
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

1960 s Danish Teak Secretary Desk Vanity
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into mid-century sophistication with this charming 1960s teak secretary desk/vanity. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

HJN Mobler Secretary Desk In Brilliant Rosewood
By HJN Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish drop front secretary cabinet by HJN Mobler. Drop front opens to more storage with three
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-12-A Secretary Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
grip. This desk has an original veneer on the top, which is very rare. The surface has been treated
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Secretary Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Danish secretary desk designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in teak. This piece has three deep
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary or Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish modern cabinet pull-out desk secretary.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Raymond Loewy Secretary Desk for Mengel Furniture
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture c.1950s, USA. This drop front oak desk
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Teak Secretary Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak secretary, Denmark, 1960s Very good condition. Wood: teak Dimensions: height: 110 cm
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Drop Down Desk Secretary Dresser Peter Hvidt 1960
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, teak drop down desk secretary dresser made in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Multi-Functions Walnut Secretary Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
This secretary features 3 drawers at the bottom, a bookcase at the top and the middle part is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Teak Secretary Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak writing desk, Danish design, Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Stunning Rosewood Modernist Arne Vodder Secretary Writing Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rosewood chest or dresser pull-out desk, beautiful bookmatched woods, superior quality, birch
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic vintage midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Rolltop Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard rosewood cylinder rolltop secretary desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Teak Dropfront Secretary Desk with Drawer and Compartments
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage, solid teak, drop-front secretary desk with a lock and a drop-down writing surface. A
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

French Bookcase and Secretary or desk, circa 1950s
Located in San Angelo, TX
secretary or desk. This is in good vintage condition with some imperfections due to the age and wear of the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Rolltop Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard rosewood cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Paldao Dropfront Desk/Secretary
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco transiting to Streamline modern drop front desk/secretary designed by Gilbert Rohde in
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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak secretary desk and bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Henning Korch for Silkeborg Mobelfabrik Rosewood Campaign Secretary Desk
By CFC Silkeborg, Henning Korch
Located in Hudson, NY
A very functional rosewood secretary desk in the Campaign style with brass pulls and mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Secretary Desk And Bookcase Unit, Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Vintage Danish standing secretary writing desk, with bookcase shelving and three storage drawers
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Secretary, desk, Danish in Rio rosewood by Dyrlund 1960.
By Dyrlund
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian Secretary/Desk composed of 3 large drawers on the lower part and a hinged
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Mid century Swedish blonde secretary desk dresser with key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century ashwood and pine dresser secretary desk made in Sweden circa 1950. 3 interior drawers
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Pine

Jasper Midcentury Chinoiserie Hand Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Jasper Furniture signed two-piece secretary cabinet which becomes multi-purpose piece when
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mahogany

1960s Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk by Dyrlund
By Børge Mogensen, Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Late 1960s Dyrlund Danish teak drop front secretary with three bottom drawers. With
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Oak Secretary Desk Attributed to Robert Guillerme, France 1960s
By Robert Guillerme
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French secretary desk constructed of beautifully grained solid oak in a warm, honey hue
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Swedish Art Moderne Elm Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in golden elm with inset parquetry and crotch mahogany panels. Top
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm

Midcentury Secretary Desk in Teak by Gunnar Nielsen, circa 1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
Midcentury Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Gunnar Nielsen This midcentury Danish modern wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
multitude of uses as a desk, bar or bookshelf. Measurements: 84" high, 36" wide and 19" deep on the base
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Gunnar Falsig Rosewood Secretary Writing Desk Holstebro Mobelfabrik Denmark 1960
By Holstebro Møbelfabrik, Gunnar Falsig
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful Scandinavian secretary or writing desk designed by Gunnar Falsig for Holstebro
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Kai Winding for Brdr. C W Andersen Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Kai Winding, Brdr. Andersen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Delve deep into the world of Danish craftsmanship with this elegant secretary desk, a masterpiece
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Two Piece Cabinet Secretary Desk Circa 1960 s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak two piece secretary consisting of server size media cabinet with pair of sliding doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Secretary Desk by František Mezulaník for UP Bucovice, 1960s
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Żory, PL
Midcentury secretary desk, designed by František Mezulaník for UP Bucovice in former Czechoslovakia
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Teak Desk / Vanity Secretary, Denmark, Attributed to Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful secretary desk attributed to Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard and produced by Tibergaard Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Raymond Lowey for Mengel Mid Century Secretary Desk c.1950’s
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by designed by Raymond Loewy c.1950’s. Original
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Iron

Walter Wirz writing desk secretary in teak Wilhelm Renz Germany 1960
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful secretary or writing desk designed by Walter Wirz and manufactured by Wilhelm Renz
Category

Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm, 1960s
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm, 1960s. Classic and elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Dropdown Front by BPS
By Bernhard Petersen
Located in Detroit, MI
This mid century Danish modern teak wood secretary desk by Bernhard Petersen & Son for BPS Mobler
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid century Swedish teak secretary roll top desk dresser with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century teak dresser secretary desk made in Sweden circa 1970. 3 interior drawers behind pull
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Midcentury vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Bröderna Gustafssons
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson For Swedish Trävaruindustri
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mid century Swedish teak secretary roll top desk dresser with key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century teak dresser secretary desk made in Sweden circa 1970. 3 interior drawers behind pull
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary Hutch with Pullout Desk Top
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisite Danish made bookcase with secretary desk. The piece packs a wallop with storage
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Bookshelf Secretary Desk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik bookshelf secretary. This lovely Danish mid century modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

1960s Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk by Venesta, Made in Finland
By Venesta
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage midcentury Finnish modern teak secretary desk cabinet was made in Finland by Venesta
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood secretary desk and bookcase was made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen for HJN Mobler 1960.
By Kai Kristiansen, HJN Møbler
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian secretary with straight shapes. A clever tray that opens by sliding onto 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Teak Secretary Writing Desk Leaf Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rarely Seen Arne Wahl Iversen design from Vinde Mobler of Denmark. Desk features four drawers and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Paul Frankl Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser Chest With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
drop front secretary desk By Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart USA, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish design cabinet- secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Ejvind A. Johansson Secretary Desk and Shelf in Teak, Gern Møbelfabrik Denmark
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
cm Secretary desk measurements: H 110 cm, D 45 cm, W 90 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Teak Danish Mid Century Vanity / Secretary Desk by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful secretary desk designed by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard and produced by Tibergaard Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Pull-Out Desk Top Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Borge Mogensen early Mid-Century Modern Danish teak desk. The stately piece has a deep red-orange
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Teak Magic Box Fold Out Secretary Desk and Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Astoria, NY
A multifunctional fold out secretary desk and cabinet, originally designed by Swiss architects
Category

Mid-20th Century 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, 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 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 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 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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