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Scandinavian Modern Secretary Desk by Torbjorn Afdahl
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal and made by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrikk. Crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Laura desk is a modern contemporary solid wood secretary desk, handmade custom to
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rolltop Teak Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century vintage Scandinavian Modern secretary desk with a lower chest of drawers. The
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Wood

Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Secretary Desk Hutch With Bookcase
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Mid Century Modern secretary desk designed by Drexel group, it is marked inside
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Teak Secretary by Børge Mogensen for Søborg
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish modern secretary desk. Fold down table with office storage and four dresser drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak, Wood, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak veneer from the 1960s. In the lower part, two
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
H 63.78 in W 29.53 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Rosewood Secretary Desk by Dyrlund Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover a tranquil workspace with this elegant mid-century Danish Modern secretary desk produced
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Secretary Desk by the renowned Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, crafted in the 1950s. This beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, USA, c. 1960's
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a versatile and stylish Mid-Century Modern secretary desk and chest of drawers designed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak Danish Modern desk. Unusual form, varying from a secretary, vanity and drop front desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
H 44.5 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in
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
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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
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 Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s Features a sleek Mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage secretary desk wows by combining rosewood print laminate, a spacious work
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk
By Soborg Mobler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful secretary desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler. It
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare desk secretary designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Functional five drawers and letter
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.25 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
Beaver + Tapley Multi-width Secretary Desk
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 30″ wide x 11″ deep x 40″ tall Desk: 28.5” wide x 14” deep x 27.5” tall Condition: In excellent
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Studio Craft Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique studio craft desk will be a standout piece of any room. This drop front teak desk features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Studio Craft Teak Secretary Desk
Studio Craft Teak Secretary Desk
H 42 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This fully restored drop front secretary desk is an iconic piece designed by Raymond Loewy for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Erling Torvits Wide Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
: Rosewood Measurements: 49.25″ wide x 18.25″ deep x 48″ tall, Desk:34.75" wide x 28.75" deep x 29.25" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage secretary desk bureau Ico Parisi style from walnut and ash veneers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and a small desk top. An unusual secretary, or secretaire. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Mahogany

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid walnut wood offering a real storage
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid oak wood offering a real storage
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist Italian 1960s teak compact rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio. Writing surface
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk This secretary measures: 26 wide x 20 deep x 50.25
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Early 2000s American Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Mid-Century Italian Walnut Sliding Glass Top Secretary Tall Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and classic Mid-Century Modern Italian walnut wood desk console, writing table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Secretary Desk ‘Entremanos’ by Spanish Artist Andrés Nagel for Akaba, 1988 Spain
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern anthropomorphic form secretary desk 'Entremanos' made of cut steel and wood Stunning
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
ÉGÉE collection This secretary desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Ash, Wood, Lacquer

Wooden Secretary Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant mahogany wood desk with aluminum inserts designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Hideaway Desk Cabinet/Secretary Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A rare hideaway desk cabinet/secretary in rosewood, of norwigian design in the 1960s. This unique
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Secretary Desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven
By Brode Blindheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage rosewood secretary desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven, Norway, is a stunning
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Double Dresser Secretary Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Double Dresser Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures: 70
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Rare Restored Bespoke Modernist Stacked Rattan & Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired mid-century bespoke stacked rattan secretary desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rattan

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a freshly restored Model 68 secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

Scarce Teak Secretary Desk attrib. to Torbjorn Afdal / Denmark / Modernist
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scarce Teak Secretary Desk attrib. to Torbjorn Afdal / Denmark / Modernist . Elegant
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Secretary Desk by Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century secretary desk designed by Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. Crafted from rich teak, the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s
By Munch Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Design desk Fab mid century quality secretary desk with good size drawer section by Poul Volther
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1950s, this desk was made some time after by Gustafsson in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Rare Sesamo Pop Up Desk / Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1981
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Basel, BS
open. Excellent as an entrance piece by the doorway, as a desk, or as a secretary. Stunning
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Beech

A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and aerial desk or secretary desk, by Svend Aage Madsen, produced by Knudsen & Søn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1970's
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful teak desk was designed by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Traeindustri sometime in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Secretary Egon Ostergaard 1960s Sweden
By Bröderna Gustafssons, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very decorative but also functional secretary or writing table designed by Egon Ostergaard. What is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati, 1954
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful secretary by Gianfranco Frattini from 1954 was made out of rosewood. Frattini was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Borge Mogensen Teak Secretary Dresser for Soborg Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well designed teak wood secretary dresser with four lower drawers and the front folds down
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
. Winner of the Red Dot Award. Secretary, standing desk or lectern... With this post-modern design, Jürgen
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Acrylic, Wood

Hans Eichenberger, Secretary mod. HE for the Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz
By Hans Eichenberger, Kollection Röthlisberger Schweiz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Postmodern secretary desk by Hans Eichenberger for Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz. Two drawers
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
By pulling the drawer the tambour roll top opens automatic. Then you can double the size of the writing surface.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table Secretary
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Mid Size English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table or Writing Desk. Single item
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

EC228 Secretary Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Uncommon chair upholstered in red/orange fabric. Signed.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Secretary with drawers mahagony by Gjövik Möbler, Norway
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Scandinavian Secretary with drawers mahagony by Gjövik Möbler, Norway, 1960s Design
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This elegant secretary desk is made from Cuban mahogany, which tends to have a honey colored
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Mahogany Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Mahogany Secretary Desk
H 42 in W 36 in D 16.5 in
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Modern Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern secretary desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every modern secretary desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a modern secretary desk, we have 227 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern secretary desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modern secretary desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one modern secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Arne Wahl Iversen and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modern Secretary Desk?

Prices for a modern secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $915 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,673.

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 Modern Secretary Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Secretary 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, 2023
    A 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, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    An 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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