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1930s Secretary Desk

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
H 46.5 in W 30.5 in D 16 in
1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
timeless design. This stunning slant front secretary showcases the impeccable attention to detail and
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1930s French Art Deco Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Exceptional 1930s French Art Deco Secretary Desk. Sourced from Provence, France, this remarkable
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Burl

1930s French Art Deco Mahogany Secretary Desk in Geometric Lines on Tapered Legs
Located in Ulm, DE
Elegant Art Deco Secretary Desk – French, 1930s Step into the timeless sophistication of the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Cupboard Cabinet with Secretary Desk by R. Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style cupboard in oak and walnut, was produced in the 1930s by Robert Slezak. The
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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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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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Secretary Desk Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful secretary desk in cerused oak, France, 1930. Rectangular cabinet with 3 drawers with
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Vintage 1930s French Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Secretary Desk Cabinet, circa 1930s
Secretary Desk Cabinet, circa 1930s
H 59 in W 31 in D 15.5 in
Rare Monterey Furniture Secretary Desk, circa 1930s
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
A scarce Monterey Furniture drop-front secretary desk in green with hand painted floral design
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20th Century American Rancho Monterey Secretaires

Materials

Wood

1930s Georgian Style Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1930s Georgian style painted chinoiserie secretary desk with open bookcase top. It is
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Vintage 1930s Italian Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

1930s Antique Art Deco Burlwood Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This unique antique Art Deco burl wood and glass secretary desk cabinet is circa 1930. This small
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1930s German Brass Art Deco "Secretary" Helo Leuchten Desk Adjustable Lamp
By Helo Leuchten
Located in London, GB
1930s German Art Deco "Secretary" Helo Leuchten polished brass desk lamp in excellent vintage
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wire

Burlwood Secretary Desk Dresser and Chest of Drawers Set in French Polish, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
than another 100 years. This pair of Burlwood secretary desk dresser and chest of drawers would
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Burl

French 1930s Dressing Table and Drop-Front Secretary Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
This circa 1930 sycamore-veneered dressing table becomes a desk when the drop-front panel is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s
Located in Brussels , BE
Art Deco secretary desk - 1930s.
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s
Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s
H 59.85 in W 32.68 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Desk Blonde Wood , Handmade in France 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s vintage French secretary desk Handmade while our father was overseas in WW2 - the father of
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Art Deco Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk, 1930s-1940s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Swedish cabinetmaker roll-top secretary with a pull out / pull-out writing desk. Made in mahogany
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An elegant Art Deco teak writing desk of fine quality, with a solid teak top. The desk displays a stunning grain pattern and incorporates stylish design elements characteristic of th...
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20th Century Indian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
H 30 in W 36 in D 26 in
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to re...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
H 42.52 in W 29.73 in D 16.15 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Art Deco walnut cocktail drinks cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s. The quality is excellent, this is a great size wi...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
H 55.12 in W 45.28 in D 14.18 in
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
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Materials

Onyx

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
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Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

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Located in Miami, FL
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Materials

Brass

Free standing Swedish Modern secretaire in Walnut and Elm, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chiffonier / secretaire in Walnut and Elm from the 1940s by unidentified designer. Legs in dark stained wood. Maybe a piece unique made by a master cabinet maker for a...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest with drawers on stand, circa 1900s features intricate marquetry work using a traditio...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1930s Sculptural King Bed Italian Burlwood style Osvaldo Borsani Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Art Deco Italian King Bed Sculptural Swag Burlwood Exquisite detail intricate wood marquetry attributed to Osvaldo Borsani 43 tall x 83.75 wide x 99 depth Footboard 27.5 tall ...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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1930s Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1930s secretary desk available at 1stDibs. A 1930s secretary desk — often made from wood, mahogany and natural fiber — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1930s secretary desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1930s secretary desk bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1930s secretary desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wim Den Boon, Boet and Charak Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1930s Secretary Desk?

A 1930s secretary desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,550, while the lowest priced sells for $1,175 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.
Questions About 1930s Secretary Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Secretary 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, 2023
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    An 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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