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Secretary Desk by Hooker Furniture
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century piece is an all-in-one secretary desk and filing unit, made by Hooker Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Secretary Desk by Hooker Furniture
Secretary Desk by Hooker Furniture
H 43.25 in W 50 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Secretary by Biggs Furniture
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classic piece! It is a Chinese Chippendale style mahogany secretary by Biggs Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century Collector's Edition secretary cabinet by Baker Furniture Company in the French style
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Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Jacobean-style slant front Hancrafted and handcarved by the renowned Rockford Chair and Furniture
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century French Provincial Style Stained Oak Secretary Chest of Drawer
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Secretary Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size
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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
H 40 in W 24 in D 17 in
Secretary furniture in precious wood, stamped J. Popsel, Louis XV - 18th century
By Jean Pöpsel
Located in HÉRIC, FR
commissioned piece of furniture is a unique and extraordinary model, specially crafted by one of the greatest
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish secretary with a decorative carved pediment. Composed below doors opening to
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Secretary
18th Century Swedish Secretary
H 87.01 in W 55.52 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome & Cane Modular Secretary by Founders 20thC
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Century Modern secretary offers chrome frame with walnut modular units including caned double door
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Sloping Flap Secretary / Roll-Up Secretary, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sloping flap secretary / roll-up secretary, 20th century Wood veneered with tulip wood
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20th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Tulipwood

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from
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Late 20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Mid-Century Secretary Highboy Dresser
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Raymond Loewy for Mengel mid-century secretary highboy dresser. This dresser measures: 36 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Secretary In Walnut 18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine Secretary in walnut and burr walnut from the 18th century Very good quality and small
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Secretary In Walnut 18 ° Century
Secretary In Walnut 18 ° Century
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Maple

Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
H 58.27 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Secretary, Germany, 1820 A magnificent Empire-style secretary crafted in walnut veneer over
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Secretary
Early 19th Century Secretary
H 70.48 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Brazilian rosewood drop front secretary desk. Rich wood grain with beige laminate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
18th Century Walnut Scriban Secretary
Located in Marseille, FR
Secretary scriban walnut 18th century Provençal work in used condition.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Scriban Secretary
18th Century Walnut Scriban Secretary
H 37.8 in W 40.95 in D 20.48 in
18th Century English Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Queen Anne period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Secretary
18th Century English Secretary
H 79 in W 36.5 in D 24 in
Antique Secretary 19th century
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The secretary from 1840, made of veneered birch wood, is an exceptional piece that fuses
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Antique Secretary 19th century
Antique Secretary 19th century
H 56.3 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
French 19th Century Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
This secretary desk opens up and offers a beautiful writing space, along with areas to store your
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Secretary
French 19th Century Secretary
H 54 in W 33 in D 15.25 in
19th Century English Mahogany Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century English heavily carved mahogany secretary with bronze drawer and door hardware
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Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
18th century mahogany secretary in beautiful original condition. Nice sleek interior, warm
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Antique 1770s Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Secretary
18th Century Mahogany Secretary
H 42.52 in W 38.98 in D 36.23 in
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
H 55.75 in W 40.5 in D 18.25 in
Raymond Lowey for Mengel Mid Century Secretary Desk c.1950’s
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by designed by Raymond Loewy c.1950’s. Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Iron

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
H 38.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Furniture, a prominent American manufacturer in the mid-20th century, was known for its high-quality
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Marquetry Children's Bureau Secretary
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century marquetry children's bureau secretary A marquetry children's bureau secretary
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Antique 19th Century German Children's Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chippendale style mahogany secretary desk by Milling Street Baker 10 drawers with brass pulls
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Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Burl

Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This 19th-century Swedish secretary is a captivating example of timeless design. Its cream-painted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
H 43 in W 40.75 in D 20 in
PORTUGUESE SECRETARY 19th Century in Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
SECRETARY Portuguese 19th Century in rosewood and other woods. Twisted and shaky, front with eight
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE SECRETARY  19th Century in Rosewood
PORTUGUESE SECRETARY  19th Century in Rosewood
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
18th Century Swedish Chinoserie Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century Swedish Chinoserie secretary of elegant scale and proportions. With decorative
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Chinoserie Secretary
18th Century Swedish Chinoserie Secretary
H 94.49 in W 42.13 in D 22.84 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early XIX Century Mahogany Secretary Germany, 1800 Mahogany This classicist cylinder bureau made
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
H 47.25 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
18th-Century English Georgian Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 18th-century English Georgian-style secretary or butler chest, never restored with original
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th-Century English Georgian Secretary
18th-Century English Georgian Secretary
H 47.25 in W 53 in D 24.5 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Swedish secretary. Decorative carved pediment with two doors with reeded
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary
H 41.34 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in
Early Swedish 19th Century Rococo Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Rococo secretary. With a decorative carved pediment with two doors opening to
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Early Swedish 19th Century Rococo Secretary
Early Swedish 19th Century Rococo Secretary
H 85.44 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Oak Secretary From England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
18th century oak secretary of very good quality and small model from England Very beautiful
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Secretary From England
18th Century Oak Secretary From England
H 40.16 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
Located in CH
An early 18th century Italian Venetian walnut and burl walnut veneered secretary with serpentine
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
H 89 in W 32.25 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th-Century Biedermeier Secretary Date of Origin: 1825–1830, (Germany, Berlin) Material: Pyramid
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
H 83.86 in W 46.46 in D 25.2 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of oak
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Oak

English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A slender mahogany bureau bookcase with secretary desk, made in England, circa 1820. The
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Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
H 88.5 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered walnut, with hand
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Williamsburg Adaptation Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk / Bookcase
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a two piece mahogany blind door secretary desk / bookcase in the Chippendale
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Secretary desk with exquisite ash veneer and a three-drawer commode base. Behind the leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century
H 58.67 in W 37.8 in D 15.36 in
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet
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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Italian Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
This Italian secretary dates back to the 1780s. Item features a dozen hidden compartments as
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Italian Secretary
Late 18th Century Italian Secretary
H 74 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Vintage Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century style vintage secretary desk adorned with a colorful abstract inlay on the front. Fold
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine late 19th century French writing desk secretary with dore bronze mountings and Marble
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Conical Shape Secretary, Germany, 1820 This fine Biedermeier secretary made of
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
H 76.38 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful walnut secretary desk. The desk can be separated into two bodies: the lower writing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary
H 71 in W 44.75 in D 24.75 in
Italian 18th Century Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Ebonized and burl walnut 18th century style secretary with panel doors that are mirrored inside and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Style Secretary
Italian 18th Century Style Secretary
H 101.5 in W 63 in D 25 in
19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Davenport desk is a compact and elegant piece of English furniture, originally designed in the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Maddox Refinished Red Mahogany Block / Slant Front Secretary Desk with Key
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A refinished Maddox Red Mahogany Chippendale Block front, Slant Front Secratary Desk with Key
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century Swedish two-part secretary is a truly unique piece, showcasing exceptional
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Secretary Desk
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Secretary desk dates back to around 1750-60 and was made in France. The
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood

18th Century French Secretary Desk
18th Century French Secretary Desk
H 34.26 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
Lovely Yew Wood Secretary Campaign Chest
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood secretary campaign chest made by Kennedy of
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Lovely Yew Wood Secretary Campaign Chest
Lovely Yew Wood Secretary Campaign Chest
H 44.1 in W 37.41 in D 16.15 in
Danish Modern Custom Bar Cabinet / Secretary Desk by H.G. Furniture, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Two tone cabinet constructed from teak w/ black powder coated detailing on the cabinet base, the drop down door face and top cabinet edge with the remainder of the cabinet fully fini...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 19th-century Swedish clock secretary, circa 1820, combines functionality with
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Important Louis XVI Cherrywood Secretary 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Surprising and rare Louis XVI secretary in cherrywood from the 18th century Uncommon secretary
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

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Century Furniture Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the century furniture secretary you’re looking for. Each century furniture secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are 1898 variations of the antique or vintage century furniture secretary you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the century furniture secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A century furniture secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one century furniture secretary that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Baker Furniture Company and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Century Furniture Secretary?

Prices for a century furniture secretary start at $1 and top out at $398,000 with the average selling for $5,784.

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 Century Furniture Secretary
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Century Furniture still exists. The brand operates from its corporate headquarters located in Hickory, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1947, and RHF Investments, Inc., acquired the company in 2013. You'll find a range of Century Furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

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Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.