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Late 19 th century French louis XVI style desk/secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bautiful and elegant French louis V\XVI stlyle desk/secretary,
it has it original leather top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
English Aesthetic Movement Artfully Decorated Bamboo and Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This unique English bamboo and figured walnut secretary desk combines traditional chinoiserie style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
Highly Carved Continental Drop Front Secretary Desk with Side Griffins
Located in Tarzana, CA
A magnificent 19th century highly carved continental drop front secretary desk with side griffins
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Dutch industrial metal secretary Gispen desk and chair 1950
s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A sturdy metal secretary desk with black linoleum top by Gispen.
The armchair (Galvanitas
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
piece painted bookcase or secretary desk. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in good condition with
Category
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
George III antique Burl walnut secretary 2 piece desk. Drop down door containing fitted interior
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Leather
Maitland Smith Olive Burlwood Regency Secretary Desk, Made in Italy
By Maitland Smith
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, made in Italy. This Hollywood Regency style writing desk is detailed with cabriolet legs and three
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
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
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk
Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker and Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
French-Polished Italian Rococo Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase, circa 1840
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Venetian secretary desk in burled walnut. The desk is absolutely gorgeous and in excellent condition and is
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Italian secretary desk. The desk is in good original condition and has incredible curves. The desk
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Horner School Inlaid
Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary in the manner of Horner offers mahogany construction with upper having glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Oak Lawyer
s Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking antique desk with plenty of organizing space and storage but there is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry
Tiger Maple
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century slant front desk. Desk has a Chippendale style. The wood is cherry. It has
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
with Fall Front Secretary Top~~Leather Writing Surface~~Upper and Lower Drawers
~~c. 1880s
With so
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Regency Style Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Burl Two Part Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Plainview, NY
This stunning Regency style Maitland Smith flame mahogany secretary desk has two parts. The upper
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Burl
Queen Anne Solid Cherry Drop-Front Secretary Desk by Pennsylvania House
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne drop-front secretary desk by Pennsylvania House. The desk features solid
Category
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique quartersawn oak C curve roll top desk. Features rectangular form with
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
handcrafted in France, this very special rolltop secretary bureau desk shows a fine cherrywood veneered
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
By Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier
~Direct from France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector
s Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare item from Baker furniture. It's a French Louis XV style secretary desk in walnut
Category
1990s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique flame mahogany slant front secretary desk with glass front bookcase
USA
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bassett furniture maple wood colonial style fall front secretary desk. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite Italian Olive Burl Wood Secretary Desk. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Henredon Georgian Banded Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Secretary Desk by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1960s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Hilversum, NL
Modern design from the Netherlands by Louis Van Teeffelen. Two large drawers, organic shaped handles. Good original vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk
In the manner of Charles
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk + Tambour Storage, Made in Denmark
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak secretary desk + Tambour storage, Made in Denmark by BPS Bernhard
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Swedish Birch Biedermeier Secretary Desk Bureau, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Birch Swedish country biedermeier chest of drawers that also serves as a secretary or bureau
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
Ethan Allen Georgian Court Cherrywood Queen Anne Fall Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen Georgian court cherrywood Queen Anne fall front secretary desk. Item features a solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Rare Wedgwood Porcelain Napoleon III Desk Secretary Cabinet Belle de Jour
By Enoch Wedgwood, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare "Bonheur du Jour" desk writing table in boule marquetry in brass with geometric ornamentations
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Brass Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French slant front secretary desk
France, 19th century
Flame mahogany, with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Carved Cherry Grand Scale French Louis XV Auffray Style Secretary Desk
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Auffray of New York or perhaps Don Ruseau but isn't marked. It's a large two piece secretary and all
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wire
Mid-century wooden Secretary Desk model 804 By Gianfranco Frattini For Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century wooden Secretary Desk model 804 By Gianfranco Frattini For Bernini - Italy 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Ornate Carved Elm Wood and Brass Inlay Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous ornate carved elm wood Chinoiserie secretary desk. The desk features beautiful carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
cabinet as an alternate use to the secretary desk. Behind the drop down portion of the cabinet is ample
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Petite Late 19th Century Queen Anne Slant Front Mahogany Desk Secretary Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique slant front desk with secretary feature when top is open.
Dimensions above are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Cherry Chippendale Block Slant Front Secretary Desk by Jasper Cabinet Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage cherry Chippendale style block slant front secretary desk by Jasper Cabinet Co. Item
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ethan Allen Circa 1776 Maple Wood Drop Lid Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen circa 1776 maple drop lid slant front secretary desk. Item features solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
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
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
Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Secretary Abatant Desk, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Nice condition. Marble Top. Good interior. Measures 38 wide x 58 tall x 16 deep. Dates to the 1920s. Good antique condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI -Style Asian Chinoiserie Desk/Secretary with Verni Martin Decorating
Located in Houston, TX
This piece is in the manner of Jacques Dubois , the shaped, rectangular top
Has a pierced three quarter pierced brass gallery above a slant front opening
To a storage well and draw...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
L.
J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak slant front writing desk or secretary desk
By
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Rosewood English Secretary
Located in Phoenix, AZ
closed or as a secretary or desk when open.
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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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.
Questions About Secretary Writing Desk
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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