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Inlaid secretary with bookcase and desk
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Inlaid secretary with bookcase and desk
This beautifully decorated secretary represents a rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Rattan Secretary Desk by Pierce Martin
By Pierce Martin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dramatic in scale and proportion. An exceptional eye catching tropical motif
fall front desk by
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Secretaires
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945
Located in Liverpool, GB
A palace-like, tall Venetian secretary, with a light olive-colored polychrome, beautiful gilding
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary
Located in Liverpool, GB
Very high-class, impressive secretary with a retractable writing table, made in the second half of
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Danish Writing or Secretary Desk, Teak, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Not too big writing desk from Denmark with retractable desktop - just the right size for a notebook
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Biedermeier style abatante secretary desk, unbranded. Walnut with walnut & other wood
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
French secretary desk in Louis Philippe style, made of mahogany wood from the 18
Located in Barletta, IT
Secrétaire français de la deuxième moitié du XIXe siècle, de style Louis Philippe, en bois de mahogany et de plume de mahogany. Il présente deux tiroirs dans la partie supérieure, un...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Baroque Secretary Desk with Built-In, Signed Mora Clock, circa 1760
Located in Carmel, CA
This period Swedish Baroque secretary-desk Circa 1760, has a built in Mora clock with original
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
58.25”H x 32.50”W x 21”D
Desk Height 30.25”
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Directory Cherry Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Directory era secretary desk, from the early 19th century, made of beautiful cherry wood
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The Classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
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
French Solid Oak Secretary Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rustic French 2 piece oak wood secretary desk with metal hardware. Beautifully designed and made
Category
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Desks
Materials
Oak
Vintage Cherry Wood Secretary Desks-16 Drawers-Office Cabinet-Empire Style-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Countries.
Exquisite French secretary desks crafted from solid cherry wood feature extensive carvings on
Category
Vintage 1970s French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary
The piece has been crafted
Category
Vintage 1910s Campaign Desks
Materials
Wood
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary
The piece has been crafted
Category
Vintage 1910s Desks
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
this Vintage Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk is characterized by clean lines, minimalistic elegance, and
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
Category
20th Century Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian 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
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie 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
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen Queen Anne cherrywood drop front secretary desk with curio top. Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Awesome Teak Danish Desk Secretary
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful outside wood which is very unusual for this kind of desk. Attached to it is a little blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Desks
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial distress painted Secretary desk with an angled arched cornice above two paneled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Desks
Materials
Wood
$9,270 / item
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
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
Category
20th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Walnut Sliding Top Secretary Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and classic Italian walnut wood side desk console, writing table, secretary with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Moorish Petite Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho secretary desk. A chic petite frame with beautiful Moorish carvings on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Desks
Materials
Wood
Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture
By Monterey Furniture, Frank Mason
Located in Fulton, CA
A rustic California Rancho or Spanish Colonial style drop-front secretary desk made by Monterey
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
are a combination of cherry and pine wood. The brass hardware is original and includes a pair of keys
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Drop Front Solid Wood Secretary and Chest
Located in Houston, TX
inside the desk area. Has two pull-out support bars for the desk when open. Wood appears to be quarter
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
L.
J.G. Stickley American Chippendale Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Chippendale slant front secretary desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
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
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Wall Shelf by Ditzel
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century Danish modern cherry wood secretary desk with wall shelf
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Cherry
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
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
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood secretaries desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every wood secretaries desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a wood secretaries desk, we have 169 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood secretaries desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wood secretaries desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Empire and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one wood secretaries desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gianfranco Frattini, André-Charles Boulle and Ethan Allen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Wood Secretaries Desk?
A wood secretaries desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,640, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
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 Wood Secretaries 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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