Small Secretary Desk
to
3
39
21
60
1
7
6
5
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
10
21
28
1
6
18
1
2
1
2
1
5
5
52
19
19
16
14
42
15
12
11
10
61
61
61
2
1
1
1
1
Sort By
Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif
Located in Van Nuys, CA
breakfront cabinet with a small secretary desk in the middle and three drawers along the bottom. Circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Neo-Gothic Small Desk Secretary in Solid Oak, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Small desk restored neo-Gothic around 1900 solid oak secretary
Features:
Small model with two
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Small Mahogany secretary .Georgian style .England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive small secretary . Georgian style .Mahogany .
Green Leather inlay . Good
Category
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Located in Miami, FL
to writing desk with six small drawers & open shelving. Chest rests on cabriole legs ending in leaf
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Kingwood, Tulipwood, Satinwood, Mahogany
H 43 in W 34 in D 21 in
Elegant Mahogany Empire Secretary Desk with Satinwood Intarsia
Located in Kastrup, DK
This small charming Empire secretary desk, crafted in Copenhagen around 1810, consists of three
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Materials
Bone, Leather, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Brussels, Brussels
secretary.
Very beautiful small secretary with a writing desk lined with leather with golden decoration
The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Transforming Table, Ladies Desk, Secretaire, Walnut, France ca 1860
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique secretary, lady's desk
France
Walnut
around 1860
Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 59
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Gold Gilt and Painted Empire Armchair
Located in San Angelo, TX
will complete any setting whether it be as a desk chair with a secretary or small writing desk, side
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Small Secretary Desk in Wood
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
Very fine antique wooden secretary desk, in style of George III period, circa 1810. Slant lid with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European George III Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood
Located in Senden, NRW
Beautiful men's desk from the Art Deco period.
Pretty and elegant secretary desk produced circa
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maddox Queen Anne cherry small secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Small Secretary Desk, France, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small secretary, France, circa 1900.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Dassi Secretary Desk 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small secretary Desk by Dassi & Figli--oh soo chic.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk Writing Telephone Table
Located in North York, ON
This is a solid mahogany antique small secretary desk with original leather top and finish. It is
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
and open into a small secretary desk with 8" deep writing surface and 5 small interior drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 26.5 in D 22.5 in
England Small Secretary / Travel Desk in Mahogany, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Travel desk restored mahogany England around 1900 secretary small
Features:
Foldable model on
Category
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Louis XV style
. Black lacquered with Asian decor
. Gilt bronze
. Curved on each side
. Circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Walnut Secretary of Small Proportions
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
and hand polished. The fall pulls down to sit on two pull-out slides and to reveal four small drawers
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
lockable drawers below and three small drawers above, this exceptional secretary desk reveals its complete
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 47.83 in W 44.88 in D 24.02 in
Danish desk Attributed to Peder Pedersen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Small mahogany secretary desk attr. to Peder Pedersen. Writing surface extends for larger work
Category
20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Small Writing Desk / Secretary in Burl Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little writing desk or secretary in burl walnut from the 19th century, England.
Superb
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Danish Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Miami, FL
We love the practicality and small footprint of a secretary desk. This handsome 1960s version in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Small Size George III Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Of a very attractive small size this Georgian inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk dates to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 76.75 in W 33.75 in D 17.5 in
English Bonnet Top Secretary Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Small scale George II style secretary desk with mirrored doors. Walnut veneers on oak. Quality
Category
20th Century English Secretaires
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
Danish Rosewood Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Danish rosewood secretary desk.
Category
Vintage 1960s Secretaires
Campaign Ware Secretary (Chest) of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
, featuring a Cuban mahogany exterior, showing four long drawers, the top opening to a secretary desk with
Category
English Secretaires
Materials
Brass
19th c. English George III Mahogany Secretary
Located in San Marino, CA
recline and become a desk. Three shelf glass cabinet, three bottom drawers and eight small drawers inside
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
English Military Officer's Chest - Secretary of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
drawer opening to a secretary desk with small drawers and compartments and a pull-down slope for writing
Category
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Brass
British Officer's Campaign Chest Secretary of Brass-Bound Teak
Located in Austin, TX
drawers, featuring a teak exterior, showing four long drawers. The top drawer opening to a secretary desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Ebonized Dresser C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
opening to a secretary desk with small drawers and compartments and a pull-down slope with embossed
Category
Vintage 1940s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Paolo Buffa Important Cabinet Secretarie in Maple and Brass, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
secretary or a desk wall. Its fine woodworking denotes its great importance. In the upper part we notice
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
English Officer's Campaign Chest Secretaire of Teak and Brass
Located in Austin, TX
facade of two short drawers, opening to a secretary desk with small drawers and compartments and a pull
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Gold Gilt and Painted Empire Armchairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
chairs will compliment any setting whether it be as a desk chair with a secretary or small writing desk
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Four Bay Modular Wall Unit by Hansen and Guldborg
By Poul Cadovius, Louis Van Teeffelen, Kai Kristiansen, George Nelson, Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Raleigh, NC
two drawers and two cubbies. One large shelf or secretary desk. Two smaller shelves and five larger
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Military Teak Secretaire Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, circa 1840 in date.
The top drawer opening to a pull out secretary desk with small drawers and
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 40.95 in W 40.16 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Commode Sauteuse, stemped LARDIN, Paris, circa 1760
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in Greven, DE
to furniture such as secretaries, desks and small tables, André Antoine Lardin produced a
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
French Provincial Cherry Wood Fall Front Small Secretary Desk Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial style cherry wood fall front small secretary desk attributed to Theodore
Category
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Burl Walnut Small Secretary Desk Table Chest
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and small in size, a traditional burl walnut secretary desk. Features a drop down writing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Marquetry Ladies Secretary Writing Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite French Louis XVI style small secretary desk that features marquetry and inlay detail. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Inlaid Highboy Chest of Drawers from Holland
Located in Round Top, TX
to this stunning piece is the small "secretary" desk top that lays down on hinges, creating a small
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 63.75 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
18th Century Spanish Secretary Desk Bedside Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A small and elegant Spanish secretary desk, from the end of the 18th century, in olive wood, when
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Small Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Bureau 1780
Located in Portland, OR
and four inlaid small drawers below. The desk is raised on shaped bracket feet, the desk has the
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 19.75 in
Antique French Desk Writing Table Secretary Drawers Oak Petite Renaissance Table
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful 19th century petite Antique French Oak Renaissance revival small desk secretary and
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 42 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
French Secretary and Bookshelf by Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Atlanta, GA
lot of storage in a small footprint. The drop front secretary desk opens to reveal slotted storage
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Prewar Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
Prewar Biedermeier mahogany secretary desk
We present you a mahogany secretary desk, circa
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk/Chiffonier Veneered with Mahogany, circa 1837
Located in Opole, PL
arranged like a secretary desk with small drawers on both sides and a shelf in the central section.
That
Category
Antique 1830s Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in W 42.92 in D 22.45 in
Antique Chippendale Style Shell Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Drop Front Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale style smaller sized blockfront carved mahogany secretary desk. Item features
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 31 in D 20 in
MCM Chrome & Walnut Veneer Display Cabinet or Room Divider 3 Piece Unit by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
brackets. The new glass shelves are not shown in photos. This unit could be used as a secretary or small
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 62.5 in W 33 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Highboard Buffet With Secretary Or Bar
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
that can be used as a small secretary desk or bar and lower drop down cabinet.
Condition: Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Highboard Cabinet Buffet With Secretary Bar
Located in Atlanta, GA
small secretary desk or a bar.
Three drawers and a cabinet with sliding doors and fixed shelf at the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Teak
H 47.75 in W 57 in D 16 in
Small secretary
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
open top wooden desk with three side drawers and cabinet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Very Small George III Mahogany Secretary
Located in Wells, ME
Very small George III mahogany secretary with oval mirrors in the top section and oval panels in
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Desks
Small Scale Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a really wonderful small scale secretary, perfect for a compact space. The cabinet is
Category
Vintage 1930s American Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Small Scale Lady's Venetian Secretary or Desk
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful small scale Venetian rococo lady's secretaire- This is great for a hall or powder room
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
A Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, c.1780-1800
Located in Providence, RI
This secretary is of small scale, almost diminutive, at 36 inches wide. It is a real treasure that
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Secretary Desk Richly Decorated
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Japanese lacquer secretary desk richly decorated
Small size secretary desk with black
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
French Empire Period Mahogany Secretary Chest, circa 1810
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An lovely small French secretaire or secretary desk and chest of in mahogany, opening to a desk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Maddox Company Mahogany Folding Desk / Secretary
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Maddox of Jamestown New York Sheraton style small secretary desk display cabinet, bookcase
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sheraton Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Small Secretary Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Small Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small secretary desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A small secretary desk — often made from wood, hardwood and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage small secretary desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small secretary desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right small secretary desk, those designed in Georgian, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one small secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maddox Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Small Secretary Desk?
A small secretary desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,469, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
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 Small Secretary Desk
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
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.