Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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 Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Brass
H 66.93 in W 78.35 in D 45.67 in
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 Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Mahogany, Paint
H 43.75 in W 27.25 in D 16 in
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 Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Wood, Paint
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 Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 89.5 in W 46.25 in D 21.5 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
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 83 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 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 Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Glass, Cherry
H 71 in W 19 in D 34 in
Georgian Style English Desk Bureau Bookcase with Banded Drawers, Leather Top
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Toronto, CA
Georgian secretary desk is characterized by its combination of a writing surface with drawers or
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20th Century English Georgian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Hardwood
H 87 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Cupboard Hutch Secretary Desk by Falsig Mobler
Located in Emeryville, CA
A beautiful Danish teak bureau circa the 1960s with a beautiful teak grain throughout. This bureau
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 46 in W 35 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary
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 Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 84.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Centerpiece with Mermaid Figural Handles
Located in New York, NY
Fine Quality French Gilt Bronze centerpiece Jardiniere with Mermaid Figural Handles and Floral Garlands
Date: circa 1890
Origin: French
Size: 12-1/2 in. x 19 in. x 10 in
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Late 19th Century French Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Bronze
French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bookcase with breakfront. Also to be used as cupboard for kitchen or dining spaces, our as decorative cabinet or vitrine for accessories and books in living room. Three units,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Brass
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 joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wear appropriate with age and use. Lid is d...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Pine
Custom Serpentine Etched Mirrored “Harlow” Vanity from Nancy Corzine
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb serpentine form vanity with etched decoration under the mirrored surfaces. The frieze with two short drawers with etched ribbon garlands with bows and tassels, flanking a cent...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Mirror
Antique French Provence Dressing Table, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique dressing table from the beginning of the 20th century.
Dimensions: H 146 cm / W 117 cm / D. 58 cm.
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1910s French French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Marquetry Inlaid Mixed Fruitwood Breakfast / Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful French made Provincial marquetry mixed fruitwood Inlaid pedestal oval or round breakfast / dining table in great condition. Pedestal with amazing hand carvings over four ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Fruitwood
H 30 in W 65 in D 47.5 in
20th Century French Louis XV Vanity Table with Triple Mirror and Front Drawer
Located in Sofia, BG
French vanity table in kidney shape made of solid wood hand painted in light green and decorated with floral accents. The table is raised on four long curved legs and has a front dra...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Wood
H 54.34 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Henkel Harris
USA, Circa 1977
Carved solid mahogany, with glass fron...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 81.13 in W 40.63 in D 21.25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top writing surface. Made of walnut and in two parts with small top cabinet with one interio...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1970
Carved solid mahogany, with glass front door...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 81.25 in W 40.75 in D 21.5 in
Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous carved solid cherry wood, with original brass...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Two Piece Cerused Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted English Georgian style two-piece secretaire bookcase featuring a slant front or drop front desk. The top section has two paneled glass doors opening to a three shelf interior...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic antique French desk. The desk is in good condition and measures 19 inches deep x 31 wide x 30 inches tall. The desk dates to teh 1920s.
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Walnut
Large 19th Century French Sèvres Hand Painted Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dallas, TX
This monumental Louis XVI Sèvres vase was created in Paris, France, circa 1860. Standing on a bronze base, the tall porcelain vessel features a hand painted romantic scene in the man...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Vanity with Rose Carvings
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Style Rose carved vanity
37”w x 23”d x 54”h
Vanity top: 29”h
Beautiful original painted vanity, with heavily carved roses trailing down from the ribbon carvings a...
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19th Century French Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Cane, Mirror, Wood
Signed Asian Coromandel Eight Panel Screen Expandable Room Divider
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Asian coromandel expandable room divider. Great scale with height of 94" and vivid colors throughout. Some age appropriate wear, see pics. Now more than ever, home is whe...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Wood
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Walter Wirtz for Wilhem Renz Secretary Bureau Desk Teak, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A rare vintage writing desk secretary in teak, designed by Walter Wirtz and manufactured by Wilhem
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Wood, Teak
H 39.77 in W 41.74 in D 19.3 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Secrétaire Danish Design, 1970s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
finished with rosewood veneer. The secretary has a large writing desk and numerous drawers. Preserved in
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Rosewood
French Maple & Leather Top Bureau De Dame Ladies Secretary Writing Desk Library
Located in Dayton, OH
office. A writing desk that is often petite yet functional. Made of maple with a serpentine form and
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Leather, Maple
H 39 in W 38 in D 20 in
French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Bureau, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XV Style carved oak drop front secretary or bureau or writing desk, France, 1930s.
Opened it
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Brass, Bronze
Tommi Parzinger Pink Leather & Mahogany Secretary for Charak Modern, circa 1950
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely designed secretary bureau by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. This elegantly executed
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 46.75 in W 25 in D 14.75 in
20th Century French Carved Oak Desk Secretary Bureau Bookcase Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely vintage French carved “drop front” secretary, absolutely loaded with
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Oak
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 95 in W 43 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 89 in W 46 in D 21.25 in
Teak Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful teak secretary desk with slide out writing table, drawer storage as well as bookshelves
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1960s Danish Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Teak
Teak Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful drop front desk or bureau in teak, dating to the 60s. Fall front lid opens to large work
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful rosewood secretary desk with slide out writing table and drawer storage. A great design
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous bow front secretary bureau in rosewood with slide out writing table and drawer storage
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Glass, Wood
Secretary Bureau Desk by Borge Mogensen
Located in Vancouver, BC
One of the iconic Danish piece designed by Borge Mogensen this is a gorgeous drop front desk or
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1950s Danish Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau 302-99
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous secretary bureau in rosewood with slide out writing table and drawer storage. Three small
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful drop front desk or bureau in teak, dating to the 60's. Fall front lid opens to large work
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Teak
(302-53) Danish Teak Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
storage & display options
-Office desk, dresser & display piece
-Some minor marks to writing surface
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Teak, Glass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
writing door.
-Lots of storage and display options.
-Interior fitted with two drawers and compartments
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1960s Danish Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stunning drop front desk in rosewood designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. The sculpted rosewood drawer
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Mid Century Teak Writing Desk / Bureau by Jentique, 1960s
By Jentique
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Jentique Teak Bureau Secretaries Desk.
Designed and made in the 1960s, this Bureau is
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully detailed teak bureau by legendary designer Borge Mogensen. The fold-down front
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Teak
Custom Hand-Painted Secretary Desk with Mirrored Doors
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This white-painted secretary bureau bookcase is custom and has been artfully hand painted with soft
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20th Century American Gustavian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Mirror, Wood
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 95 in W 42.75 in D 19.75 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase
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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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 88.5 in W 37 in D 19 in
Artes De Mexico Walnut and Oyster Burl Fall Front Bureau
Located in Chicago, IL
Oyster burl and walnut inlaid Venetian Baroque style fall front bureau or secretary desk by Artes
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1960s Mexican Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style French Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XV style carved oak drop front secretary bureau or writing desk, when opened revealing a
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Oak
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Brass
H 94.75 in W 43.13 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase
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 Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Brass
H 89.25 in W 46 in D 21.25 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous drop front desk or bureau in rosewood with brass trim, dating to the 60”²s. Fall front lid
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern rosewood secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1960s
Beautiful rosewood secretaire
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
secretary desk designed by famous Danish architect Børge Mogensen in 1951. Drop down front. Large desk area
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Teak
H 48.82 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
1950s Spanish Midcentury Bureau or Secretary Desk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Midcentury secretary desk completely restored and renovated with blue-turquoise gradient paint on
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Wood, Beech, Paint
Rosewood Secretary desk bureau
Located in Vancouver, BC
Elegant rosewood Danish modern secretary desk or bureau with slide out writing surface. gorgeous
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1960s Danish Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Rosewood Bureau by Nils Jonsson for Torring, Denmark
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful rosewood secretary with three large drawers and one trap door. Behind the trap door are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Rosewood
Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Bureau Desk, Danish, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, circa 1960 is this secretary desk in well figured Brazilian
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Rosewood
Rosewood Danish Modern Secretary Bureau Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very fine rosewood writing desk or secretary burau desk with slide out tablet and lift top portion
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1960s Danish Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Rosewood
Rosewood Danish Modern Secretary Bureau Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stunning Danish rosewood secretary desk. Slide out writing surface and plenty of storage makes this
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1960s Danish Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Rosewood
Ib Kofod Larsen Teak Secretary Desk Bureau Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful drop front writing bureau or secretary desk in teak designed by renowned Dane, Ib Kofod
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1960s Danish Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Teak
Impressive rosewood bureau secretary by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
writing surface, revealing sumptuous desk space. The unlocking of the front also allows the two drawers at
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Brass
Danish Design Bureau Vintage, 1960-1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
. The secretary has a writing desk and practical drawers, which top is lockable with a key. At the top
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks and Secretaries
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Teak
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Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks And Secretaries For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage writing desk bureau desks and secretaries is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage writing desk bureau desks and secretaries — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage writing desk bureau desks and secretaries have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage writing desk bureau desks and secretaries made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage writing desk bureau desks and secretaries have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company and John Stuart are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Writing Desk Bureau Desks And Secretaries?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,398, while they’re typically $391 on the low end and $176,624 highest priced.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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