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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 Federal Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 42 in W 46 in D 26 in
Hollywood Regency Era Italian Florentine Petite Gilded Secretary / Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
For the Florentine collector, this is a rare find! It is a petite secretary with lovely fold out
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Poplar, Giltwood
H 37 in W 28 in D 15 in
Antique Farmhouse Country Pine Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century pine secretary desk or cupboard. Features an glass covered upper bookcase
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Late 20th Century Country Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Pine
H 82 in W 39 in D 18 in
Vintage Cresent Queen Anne Style Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful Queen Anne style secretary desk and bookcase by Cresent Manufacturing Company, circa
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1970s Queen Anne Retro Secretary Writing Desk
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Glass, Cherry
H 71 in W 19 in D 34 in
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
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 Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
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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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood
Folk Art Secretary Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 20th century. Handmade and hand painted. Roof drops down to a desk or storage. Extra storage
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing military secretary campaign chest with three large
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency desk. A soaring Secretary style with lots of little areas for
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Secretary desk. Beautiful flame mahogany cabinet with trellis million
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
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1950s American Late Victorian Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Formica, Wood
H 40.95 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
H 47 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Burl
H 82 in W 36 in D 20 in
Danish Mid Century MODERN TEAK Tambour Secretary DESK, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Secretary Desk, c. 1960's. Incredible profile with hidden
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak
French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare item from Baker furniture. It's a French Louis XV style secretary desk in walnut
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1990s American Louis XV Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Secretary's Desk, Danish, Narrow Office Table, Sibast Mobel, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage secretary's desk. A Danish, rosewood narrow office table by Sibast Mobel, dating
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Late 20th Century Danish Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
H 26.58 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Walnut. Inlaid. 2 piece. Top piece has 2 doors containing two shelves. Bottom piece has a pull down door containing 6 drawers and slots. 3 drawers. Metal hardware. Bottom piece measu...
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1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's.
Modernist compact writing desk
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
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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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Marble Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 45.67 in W 34.65 in D 17.33 in
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy.
This
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
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Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Vatne Møbler, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
splendid secretary desk, designed by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen, is the quintessential example of
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 17 in D 37.5 in
Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke
The desk has an estimated
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Late 20th Century French Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in W 78.35 in D 45.67 in
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 Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
H 47 in W 38 in D 18 in
Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati, 1954
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful secretary by Gianfranco Frattini from 1954 was made out of rosewood.
Frattini was
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
surfaces and slopes.
The result is a furniture "sculpture" that combines the advantages of a writing desk
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1980s German Post-Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
writing surface.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
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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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 24.41 in
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak secretary desk / cabinet, made in Sweden circa 1970s. Unusual finger joints at top edges. Drop
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully painted and decorated mahogany Secretary Bureau writing table with Flip green Leather
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
H 43.75 in W 27.25 in D 16 in
Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Drexel drop front desk from the Sandia Collection, circa 1960s. Interesting writing desk marrying
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1970s American Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Italian Burlwood Desk and Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage 1960s Italian Secretary desk. A gorgeous burl Olive wood cabinet with chic
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1960s Italian Regency Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Primavera and brushed stainless steel drop front secretary has four drawers with brushed steel Art
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Late 20th Century American Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Koa Wood secretary desk with Koa Wood top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Rattan
Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful petit-bureau de dame (also known as bonheur de jour or lady's secretary desk). Born in
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
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Late 20th Century North American Georgian Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Diego, CA
This secretary desk in teak is ideal for collectors who have a limited space but are unwilling to
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid century Borge Morgensen teak secretary desk is part desk, part storage. Bottom part has three
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak
Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
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1960s American French Provincial Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 89.5 in W 46.25 in D 21.5 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
pieces. One of their notable creations is the Secretary Desk, which embodies the mid-century modern
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Custom Painted Italian French Regency Style Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful hand-painted vintage, two-piece secretary desk with matching chair. The pieces are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
Baker Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk with Mirrored Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 90 in W 37.75 in D 19.75 in
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category
1960s American Georgian Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 83 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Amanuense Secretary Desk by Adolfo Natalini for Mirabili Limited Edition 2/99
By Mirabili, André Arbus, Adolfo Natalini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designed by Adolfo Natalini, this secretary desk was entirely made in cherrywood with a dark finishing. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Cherry
H 47 in W 33 in D 23 in
Contemporary Art Writing Desk Amanuense Dark Cherry Wood by Adolfo Natalini
By Adolfo Natalini, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
thoughts into figures, alphabets, ideograms, cosmology.
Writing desk or secretary in dark cherry wood.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 47.64 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Teak wood roll top desk made in Sweden, designed by Egon Ostergaard. Curved top opens upward to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s
By Poul Volther, Munch Møbler
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk
Fab mid century quality secretary desk with good size drawer section by Poul Volther
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Oak, Teak
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
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Secretary Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 52.37 in W 33.86 in D 17.33 in
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Retro Secretary Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro secretary writing desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every retro secretary writing desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a retro secretary writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro secretary writing desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one retro secretary writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gianfranco Frattini, Baker Furniture Company and Bernhard Pedersen & Son produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Retro Secretary Writing Desk?
The average selling price for a retro secretary writing desk at 1stDibs is $2,611, while they’re typically $1,160 on the low end and $17,850 for the highest priced.
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