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1930s Secretary Desk

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

$1,595

H 46.5 in W 30.5 in D 16 in

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

Makassar Art Deco Secretary Desk with Maple Interior, France 1930s
Makassar Art Deco Secretary Desk with Maple Interior, France 1930s

Makassar Art Deco Secretary Desk with Maple Interior, France 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

This striking Art Deco secretary desk from the 1930s showcases masterful craftsmanship paired with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk

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

Category

Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s
Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

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H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in

Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

By Jitona

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This elegant Art Deco secretary desk from the 1930s reflects the functional and decorative

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Bureau, 1930s
French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Bureau, 1930s

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
Secretary Desk Cabinet, circa 1930s

Secretary Desk Cabinet, circa 1930s

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H 59 in W 31 in D 15.5 in

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

Rare Monterey Furniture Secretary Desk, circa 1930s
Rare Monterey Furniture Secretary Desk, circa 1930s

Rare Monterey Furniture Secretary Desk, circa 1930s

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H 66.5 in W 30.25 in D 16.25 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
1930s Georgian Style Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk with Bookcase

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

1930s Antique Art Deco Burlwood Secretary Desk Cabinet
1930s Antique Art Deco Burlwood Secretary Desk Cabinet

1930s Antique Art Deco Burlwood Secretary Desk Cabinet

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H 45.375 in W 35.25 in D 18.5 in

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

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Cupboard Cabinet with Secretary Desk by R. Slezak, 1930s
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Cupboard Cabinet with Secretary Desk by R. Slezak, 1930s

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

Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1930s German Brass Art Deco "Secretary" Helo Leuchten Desk Adjustable Lamp
1930s German Brass Art Deco "Secretary" Helo Leuchten Desk Adjustable Lamp

1930s German Brass Art Deco "Secretary" Helo Leuchten Desk Adjustable Lamp

By Helo Leuchten

Located in London, England

1930s German Art Deco "Secretary" Helo Leuchten polished brass desk lamp in excellent vintage

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wire

1930s French Art Deco Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
1930s French Art Deco Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s
Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

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H 59.85 in W 32.68 in D 15.36 in

Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

Located in Brussels , BE

Art Deco secretary desk - 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Desk Blonde Wood , Handmade in France 1930
Vintage Desk Blonde Wood , Handmade in France 1930

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Art Deco Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk, 1930s-1940s
Swedish Art Deco Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk, 1930s-1940s

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

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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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.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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