German Secretary Desk
Antique 1860s German Desks and Writing Tables
Nutwood, Pine, Burl
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Plywood
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Elm, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Spruce, Cherry
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Walnut
Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks
Steel
Antique 1890s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires
Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Canvas
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Canvas
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Kingwood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1750s Swiss Baroque Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 1790s Dutch Baroque Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Nutwood, Walnut, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
2010s German Modern Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1940s German Posters
Paper
Antique Late 18th Century German Directoire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Secretaires
Metal, Brass
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- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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