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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
Folk Art Secretary Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 20th century. Handmade and hand painted. Roof drops down to a desk or storage. Extra storage
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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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
Asian Hand Carved Wooden Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add artisanal craftsmanship to your workspace with this Asian Hand Carved Secretary Desk. Featuring
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
1980s Queen Anne slant front secretary desk.
This is a quality Baker Furniture piece, made with
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Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Absolutely charming vintage mahogany desk. A petite secretary with lots of little doors and drawers
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French secretary desk, around 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Neat antique secretary desk made in France, around 1860.
Made of walnut wood with brass ornaments
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
this Vintage Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk is characterized by clean lines, minimalistic elegance, and
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Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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
Antique 1900
s Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn
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Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Inlaid Birdseye Maple Secretary Desk 19th Century
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
desk that is as beautiful as it is useful. A solid writing surface and a magnificent example of late
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rustic Tramp Art Notch Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Tramp Art secretary desk with two drawers, a low back and side gallery, and notch-carved
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20th Century Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary desk from Northern Europe, circa 1920.
Very good condition, after professional
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
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
Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Located in Pomona, CA
An original Queen Anne period writing desk, circa 1720. Fantastic patina on it's original walnut
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary with Fall Front Writing Surface
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Elegant English secretary made of burled mahogany with bookcase top featuring old wavy glass, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Venetian Lacca Povera Desk Secretary circa 1730
Located in CA, CA
A rare and important Venetian bureau. In shape, this secretary is influenced by the English bureau
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
An early American 19th Century solid wood construction secretary desk made of oak. The secretary
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Rattan Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal secretary desk. A chic rattan frame with inset black lacquered panels
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Paint
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
Late 1700s Northern Swedish Pine Country Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish country secretary desk from the late 1700s. A secretary desk is a wonderful
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
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
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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Style Painted Drop Leaf Secretary or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique painted, drop leaf petite secretary or desk with just the perfect patina. Cabriole legs
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
19th Century Regency Mahogany Butler
s Desk or Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine 19th century English regency butler's desk or secretary. Constructed from mahogany featuring a
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Cherry Finished Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Cherry Finished Secretary Desk is a masterpiece of traditional
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood
Located in Chicago, IL
In the manner of Grete Jalk, this Danish writing desk or secretary is clad completely in rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jacobean Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk by Bloomingdales
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970's Jacobean Spanish colonial style drop-lid slant front desk made of quality flame mahogany
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20th Century American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk with Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked rattan secretary desk with mahogany top, center drawer with two sets of drawers on each
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Rare and Early 19th Century Italian, Florence, Inlaid Writing Table / Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
tabletop slides back to reveal a secretary of three small drawers and space for materials.
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Olive, Rosewood, Walnut
Rare 18th Century Directoire Era French Writing Table with Secretary Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Directoire period walnut writing table features bronze banding and a black marble top. Its
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich black lacquer finish
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Secretary Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting walnut desk or secretary, in the style of Louis Philippe, from 19th century, France
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
French Secretary Desk with a Chair from circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Secretary desk from circa 1880, along with a chair.
Very good condition.
Wood: Oak.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
George III Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent George III style flame mahogany secretary bookcase/desk by Councill Craftsman,
circa
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Vintage 1980s American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk
In the manner of
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Chinoiserie / Georgian Style Red and Black Secretary Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style contemporary black and red faux lacquer Chinoiserie two-piece secretary desk
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20th Century Georgian 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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Attributed Inlaid Walnut Venetian Style Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
mirror for added sophistication. The desk measures 63 wide x 32 wide x 20 inches deep. The writing height
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Early 2000s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Restored Vintage Tiger Bamboo Secretary Desk with Ricemat Covering
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings, center drawer and flip down the
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides
Lyre Base
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Unique and wonderful, this fine desk has all the bells and whistles. With an astonishing appearance
Category
Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables
Super Rare 19th Century Transforming Ladies Desk, Empire Secretary, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Convertible antique writing desk
France
Mahogany
Empire, 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 18th-century Georgian tombstone mirror secretary desk is a striking example of refined
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
. It's a sturdy, solid piece with ample storage space. The desk opens to a series of small drawers and
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Desk with extension - secretary desk from the end of the 19th century, Northern
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk from around 1890, Northern Europe.
Dimensions: height 149 cm / width 104 cm / depth 72 cm
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Antique 1890s Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Napoleon III 19th Century French Desk Secretary Boule Marquetry, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning 19th century boule marquetry a la Reine secretary desk, France, circa 1870.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Italian Parquet Style Wood Secretary Desk With Brass Accents
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Antique Italian Parquet Style Wood Secretary Desk with Brass Accents
A timeless piece of furniture
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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning and Rare Napoleon III Desk Secretary, France circa 1866
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and rare Napoleon III Bureau Desk, writing table Secretary in Boulle Marquetry.
In ebony
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Best Venetian Paint Decorated Antique Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very sophisticated and beautifully painted secretary desk. The painted scenery shows
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Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
French Louis XVI-Style Secretary Desk with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Mahogany, Marble Top, Brass Handles & Gallery
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s
By Herter Brothers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful and rare Herter Brothers secretary desk. The desk measures 56 3/4" H x 36 1/2
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Antique 1870s American High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s
By Herter Brothers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful and rare Herter Brothers secretary desk. The desk measures 56 3/4" H x 36 1/2
Category
Antique 1870s American High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Find many varieties of an authentic secretary writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each secretary writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. There are 191 variations of the antique or vintage secretary writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect secretary writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each secretary writing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Gianfranco Frattini, Ethan Allen and Arne Wahl Iversen each produced at least one beautiful secretary writing desk that is worth considering.
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Prices for a secretary writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $34,850, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.
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- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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