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Danish Mid-Century Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Teak by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 90 x 50 / 34 x 107 cm (WxDxH) Danish mid century teak rolltop bureau manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

1960s Secretary / Highboard / Sideboard by Wk Möbel
By WK Möbel
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Rare mid-century secretaire/secretary or highboard from the German WK Möbel. This wooden cabinet
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Desk Secretaire by Jentique
By Jentique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Desk Secretaire by Jentique is a stunning addition to any
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Located in Leicester, GB
A cute retro teak bureau desk with three drawers. Lovely sculpted legs in solid teak, three clean drawers with white carcasses and a simple drop down desk with key. The desk has mult...
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden wall secretaire with drop-off top desk, made in the 1950s. The design and workmanship of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Secretaire attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This so amazing cabinet with Secretaire of the 1950s is attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Birch

Danish Mid-Century Teak Chest Drawers, Secretaire ore Writing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Measures: Height: 100 cm Width: 90 cm Depth: 45 cm Swedish Mid Century Teak Rolltop
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Secretary, Memphis Style
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Secretary, Memphis Style
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary, Memphis Style
Mid-Century Modern Secretary, Memphis Style
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Secretaire by Gunnar Falsig 1960s
By Gunnar Falsig, Holstebro Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern teak secretaire by Gunnar Falsig 1960s Mid-century modern Danish secretaire
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Secretary
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Secretary Above average vintage condition and structurally
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Secretary Desk, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden secretary desk, Italy, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare and very unusual piece of Italian modern design. Vintage 1940s Italian bow-fronted secretary
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Goatskin

1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
H 66 in W 39 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Secretary by Emiel Veranneman, 1950s
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Emiel Veranneman, 1950s Neon system not in working condition
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish secretary in teak.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary in Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary in Teak
H 43.31 in W 34.65 in D 17.92 in
Vintage bookcase Secretaire Teak Johannes Sorth
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
-century modern - Danish design Material: Teak Condition: In very good vintage condition Designer: Johannes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage bookcase  Secretaire  Teak  Johannes Sorth
Vintage bookcase  Secretaire  Teak  Johannes Sorth
H 26.38 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern large wall storage cabinet and bookcase with a
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Laminate, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Étagères by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled Mid-Century Modern étagère in bleached walnut designed by Paul McCobb. The cabinet or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

James Mont Cinnabar Lacquered Secretaire
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely rare, possibly one of a kind, secretary cabinet with bookcase by the godfather of exotic modernism, James Mont, circa 1950. Hand rubbed cinnabar lacquered finish with appli...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

James Mont Cinnabar Lacquered Secretaire
James Mont Cinnabar Lacquered Secretaire
H 85.5 in W 47 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk, Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut desk featuring a slightly L-shaped top resting on a set of two
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Plexiglass, Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome & Cane Modular Secretary by Founders 20thC
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** A Mid Century Modern secretary offers chrome frame
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Chrome

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in rosewood manufactured in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Modern teak secretary dresser, made in the 1960s.
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
Stunning Danish Mid Century Modern teak secretary dresser, made in the 1960s. Features six smaller
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in rosewood attributed to Gunnar Falsig
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sekretär Aus Nussholz Mit Beleuchtetem Barfach, 1960er
Located in Mainz, DE
60er Jahre Design Sekretär Kommode mit Bar Nussholz Schrank Absolutes Vintage Einzellstück! Super Zustand. Edles Design. Die Bar ist beleuchtet – Licht geht beim öffnen an! ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Metal

1960's Modernist Secretaire Baggaardens Mobler
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality secretaire - bureau by little known maker Baggaardens Mobler, CH madsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Mahogany, Teak, Walnut

1960's Modernist Secretaire Baggaardens Mobler
1960's Modernist Secretaire Baggaardens Mobler
H 46.86 in W 42.52 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern teak secretary desk manufactured in Denmark inn the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Midcentury Secretaire in Walnut, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Danish secretaire from circa 1950. Every visible surface has shows walnut veneer and the wood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Walnut

Danish Midcentury Secretaire in Walnut, 1950s
Danish Midcentury Secretaire in Walnut, 1950s
H 42.92 in W 32.68 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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

1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Form 1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Display Case/ Secretary/ Cabinet. This is the first
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Wood

Vintage secretaire Teak with mirror 92 cm
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
very elegant look, partly thanks to the beautiful handles. Design period: 1960-1970 Style: Mid century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage secretaire  Teak  with mirror  92 cm
Vintage secretaire  Teak  with mirror  92 cm
H 35.04 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Cabinet, Walnut, Flap Door, Secret Drawer - France
Located in Girona, ES
Walnut secretaire cabinet with a flap door and a secret drawer, French polish. France, circa
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Freestanding Wall Unit Desk in Walnut, circa 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Wall Unit Desk Great modernist secretary wall unit circa
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Walnut

Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Cabinet / Bar in Teak Wood
By Paul McCobb
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
furniture embodies a timeless elegance and simplicity that defines mid-century modern design. Characterized
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Rare Colored Italian Dry Bar Cabinet and Secretary Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rome, IT
secrétaire. In conclusion, there is a narrow drawer. The incredible wood legs form an 'A', as the photos
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Drop Down Secretary Desk Cabinet by Domino Mobel
By Domino Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Drop Down Secretary Desk Cabinet by Domino Mobler. Circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wall Secretary Desk in Oak
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wall secretary desk, model Odense. Oiled solid oak. Natural leather interior full grain untreated. Designed by Møbler Gallery. Made in France by master craftsmen. Wood from eco-susta...
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2010s French Secretaires

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wall Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wall secretary desk, model Odense. Oiled solid walnut. Natural leather interior full grain untreated. Designed by Møbler Gallery. Made in France by master craftsmen. Wood from eco-su...
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2010s French Secretaires

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Leather, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
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

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Secretaire by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century palisander secretaire designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. It consists
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Secrétaire and Wall Shelves
Located in London, GB
An Italian secrétaire with three wall shelves by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. In rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Beech

Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By Harvey Probber, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
By John Stuart, Janus Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern secretary/ wall unit cabinet in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen. Small lamp in central
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Cabinet Secretaire by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in amstelveen, NL
A wonderful piece from the Birch - series with distinctive laced legs. Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the early 1950s. Bookcase with 2 shelves and a drop-down desktop with a...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Pair of Black Lacquered Midcentury Secretaires by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury Neo-Classical black lacquered secretaires by Paolo Buffa. Each with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Beech

Secretaire with Flap in Sycamore. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual secretaire desk in sycamore with bronze handles is composed of a small sloping desk
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Sycamore

Mid-Century Modern Secretary in Teak wood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This secretary, designed and produced in Denmark around the 1960s, is a beautiful example of Danish furniture art from this era. Made of teak wood, the secretary exudes a warm and na...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Rosewood Secretaire by Erling Torvits for Klim Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik
Located in Elshout, NL
. In addition, the secretary has three large drawers at the bottom. Vintage Secretaire Easy does it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Privé" secrétaire by Jürgen Lange for Rosenthal Germany 1987
By Rosenthal, Jürgen Lange
Located in Renens, CH
"Privé" writing desk or secrétaire by Jürgen Lange for Rosenthal Germany 1987. This is an
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Falsig Mobler
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in rosewood manufactured by Falsig Mobler in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Guillerme et Chambron, Secretaire in Blackened Oak, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Secretaire in blackened oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Secretary in Rio Rosewood by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian writing desk of rosewood, front with two drawers and folding top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Antonino Gorgone Midcentury Secretaire / Desk Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Italian midcentury writing desk / secretaire in Italian cherry. It has an extractable writing leaf
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase designed by Johannes Sorth
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz
By Erling Torvits
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood designed by Erlingb Torvitz in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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Midcentury Modern Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury modern secretaire you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every midcentury modern secretaire was constructed with great care. Find 488 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern secretaire now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern secretaire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury modern secretaire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. UMS Pastoe, Cees Braakman and Børge Mogensen each produced at least one beautiful midcentury modern secretaire that is worth considering.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Secretaire?

A midcentury modern secretaire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,664, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right secretaires for You

Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.

Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.

Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.

While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.

At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.

When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.

“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”

No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.

Questions About Midcentury Modern Secretaire
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.