1920s Secretary Desk
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
the century, a French provincial secretary/desk came out of a New York City Park Avenue apartment
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & burl Veneer, Threaded of Maple
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 41.34 in W 41.74 in D 21.66 in
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Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk or Bar Cabinet, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An excellent antique Renaissance Revival carved mahogany secretary desk or bar cabinet. The cabinet
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 57.75 in W 44.25 in D 23.5 in
1920s French Oak Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Enchanting sylvan carving makes this oak secretary desk a captivating find. Made in 1920s France
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk
Recently
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 34 in D 14 in
English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
striking lines and beautiful gold and black japanned décor, this English tall secretary circa 1920 will be
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 94 in W 37.75 in D 20 in
1920's Spanish Revival Writing Desk/Secretary
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome and functional writing desk concealed in vargueno-like cabinet, sits atop turned legs
Category
Early 20th Century American Secretaires
Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Beautiful Art Deco bureau bookcase / secretary desk. Solid tiger oak construction featuring open
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
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Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company
USA, Late 20th Century
Black lacquered...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Painted Queen Size Bed circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted Queen size bed , cabriole legs, circa 1950.
Interior Dimensions: 55.5"W x 77"D
This bed is smaller than todays queen size. Often times old "quee...
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Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Italian Venetian Floral Paint Decorated Antique Distressed Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular distressed-painted Italian-painted secretary desk from Italy. The desk is designed in the Venetian tradition. The painting and finish was done to look antique ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 82.75 in W 25.5 in D 19.75 in
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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Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Vanities
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Unique Venetian Italian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk with Bookcase Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 82 in W 40 in D 21 in
Corner Cupboard with Domed Interior Painted and Faux Marbleized Ivory and Green
Located in Essex, MA
20th century neoclassical painted corner cabinet ~ bookcase that has a splendid European feel. The mitered corners project the piece out into the room, yet its impact on the floor pl...
Category
20th Century American Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 92 in W 36 in D 13.25 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an extraordinary secretary desk in the Venetian style. The interior is done in faux marble paint decoration and the exterior is done in a floral and green combination. The de...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Green Painted Sideboard Buffet with Carved Lion Heads, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Green painted pine sideboard or buffet with carved lion head accents on doors.
Newer, professionally applied seafoam green paint brings fresh life to this cabinet from the late 1800...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Renaissance Buffets
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 46.25 in W 52.5 in D 26.5 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
This hand carved secretary desk has three drawers and a drop down desk. The top portion of this secre...
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 91 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Antique Painted Gustavian Grey/White Secretary with Fall-Front & Birch Interior
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Louis Philippe fall-front secretary in pine with a light Gustavian-grey/white painted finish, and original French-polished birch wood interior. Features a carved bonnet...
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 79.25 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Country French Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant tall French country secretary desk with molding and wire mesh doors with a lovely faux finish interior and exterior. Despite the minor loss and wear typical of its age, ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Paint
19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Hand Painted and with original functional key.
Measures 24" in width, 17" in depth and stands 47" tall. Knee cleara...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint, Ribbon
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Parma Blue Pesaro Secretary with roses
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Parma Blue Pesaro Secretary with Roses.
We love how the choice of sweet curves and pastello colors ...
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2010s Italian Other Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 96.46 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
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1920s Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1920s secretary desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and rattan, every 1920s secretary desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1920s secretary desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1920s secretary desk, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1920s secretary desk over the years, but those crafted by Charak Furniture Company, Globe Wernicke and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1920s Secretary Desk?
The average selling price for a 1920s secretary desk at 1stDibs is $2,995, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1920s 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.