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Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherry Wood Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
and elegance. This secretary desk has undergone a professional renovation process. Surface is finished
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry, Pine
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood and Brass Secretary Desk, 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
Brass
Vintage Italian Secretary Desk Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine created in 20th century Italy. A true treasure, this exquisitely shaped vitrine is characterized by mesmerizing patterning, elegantly shaped legs and a subtle yet st...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Vitrines
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Vienna, 1810
Located in Greding, DE
one top shelf. The interior is beautifully veneered with burl wood and shows partly ebonized columns
Category
Antique 1810s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Burl
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
compartments. This secretary desk has undergone a professional renovation process. Surface is finished with
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Fabulous 19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk
Located in Wainscott, NY
Exceptional Swedish secretary desk found in the Kebnekaise mountain region. This secretary was
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Metal
An Italian Two Part Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
An Italian two part secretary desk, the lower section having a slant front desk tilted with three
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique German Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Outstanding early 19th century German Biedermeier secretary desk, circa 1830, with exceptional book
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Painted Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in West Hartford, CT
An Italian paint decorated secretary desk in antique white and orange with gold gilt detail. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Chinese HuaLi Wood Secretary/Writing Desk with Mother of Pearl inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
beautiful HuaLi wood secretary/writing desk is traditional design with 2 small drawers, two large drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Briarwood Secretary Desk Bureau Chest, Italy
Located in Sofia, BG
Briarwood (Radica) root, secretary bureau desk chest in very good condition.
Dimensions: 100 x 47
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo 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
Wood
18th Century Gustavian Secretary Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
18th-century secretary desk in gustavian style with a drop-front desk and 3 drawers.
Painted in a
Category
Antique 1780s Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Theodore Alexander Chippendale Style Burl Wood Arch Top Writing Secretary Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
Theodore Alexander Chippendale style ladies burl wood secretary writing desk. Historical
Category
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Burl
Antique Pine Secretary Desk from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
secretary from Sweden. The simple lines of this country piece are complimented by the warmth of the waxed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
George I Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
An exceptional George I style mahogany, golden Madrone burl veneered and brass line inlaid bureau bookcase, the finely cast brass Rocaille cartouche crest between a split cavetto mol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Secretaires
Materials
Wood
$32,235 / item
Venetian Rococo Green Japanned Secretary Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped arched cornice over a pair of doors enclosing a red painted interior with shelves over a fold down slant lid writing surface fitted with drawers, over seven drawers with ...
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Secretary/ Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern secretary/ desk, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Henredon Folio Arched Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A chic vintage Boho secretary desk. Made by the iconic Henredon group. Part of their Folio 14
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Antique English Burl Wood Biedermeier Abattant, Drop Front Secretary Desk 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Biedermeier Abattant secretary features burl wood construction with frieze
Category
Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Satinwood, Burl
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
Large grey lacquered Secretary desk / python interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very large secretary has been lacquered in Farrow and Ball "Down Pipe" - interior is
Materials
Metal
Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jasper cabinet Co. cherry wood Queen Anne secretary desk display cabinet Curio. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Hand-Painted Baroque Secretary Desk, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Magnificent 18th-century Baroque secretary desk with an impressive architectural structure. The
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Fine Olive Wood Venetian Rococo Solid Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Venetian rococo mirrored Secretary desk. This is a one piece desk and doesn't
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires
Materials
Olive
English Georgian Chinoiserie-Decorated Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Georgian-style black / gilt secretary desk / cabinet painted in traditional gold
Category
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Gold, Brass
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier blender secretary desk in the form of a tall dresser on square feet. The secretaire is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite antique French hand-painted 2 part drop front secretary desk display cabinet. Features
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Monterey Furniture Secretary Desk, circa 1930s
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
A scarce Monterey Furniture drop-front secretary desk in green with hand painted floral design
Category
20th Century American Rancho Monterey Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Birch Biedermeier Secretary Bureau Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Evocative birch Biedermeier secretary with 19 inner drawers surrounding a central cubby. Please
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Birch
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
Baded top.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Modern Neoclassic Rococo Curio Display Case
Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modern red-edition neoclassic curio display case & secretary desk with distinct Rococo hardware for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Rococo Revival Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique 19c Biedermeier Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19c Biedermeier Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Marquetry Secretary Desk Signed Bize, France
By Bize
Located in Paris, FR
French Art Nouveau style secretary desk made in a lovely light ton wood and decorated with floral
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century 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
John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare signed John Widdicomb red chinoiserie midcentury secretary desk that comes in two pieces, a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare signed John Widdicomb red chinoiserie midcentury secretary desk that comes in two pieces, a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Georgian Red Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch
Located in Rochester, NY
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category
20th Century Unknown Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf / Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak bookshelf / secretary desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1930s Antique Art Deco Burlwood Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This unique antique Art Deco burl wood and glass secretary desk cabinet is circa 1930. This small
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
Minton Spidell Louis XV Secretary Desk Cabinet Credenza
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and sought after Minton Spidell Louis XV secretary in a black distressed exterior and a
Category
1990s American Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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
Timothy Oulton Cigar Leather Steamer Trunk Secretary Desk
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
leather fold (29.5" high) down desk. Designed in England by Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Custom Hand-Painted Secretary Desk with Mirrored Doors
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This white-painted secretary bureau bookcase is custom and has been artfully hand painted with soft
Category
20th Century American Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Spanish Renaissance Revival Vargueno Secretary Desk on Stand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Spanish Renaissance Revival Vargueno Secretary Desk on Stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Carved Walnut Italian Secretary Desk Abatant with Griffin Supports
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Italian Renaissance style secretary desk with a drop desk containing several compartments over 1
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Walnut, Germany, 19th Century, Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
beautiful sheen and protective care for the wood.
This exquisite secretary desk is not just furniture
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Swedish Painted Pine Secretary Cabinet or Desk, 19th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Swedish Painted Pine Secretary, 19th century, bonnet top over two shaped cabinet doors, that open
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary/Desk is a testament to the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Maple
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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
- 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.
- 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 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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