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Art Deco Thompson Secretary, Walnut Root Wood, Argentina, 1930
Art Deco Thompson Secretary, Walnut Root Wood, Argentina, 1930

Art Deco Thompson Secretary, Walnut Root Wood, Argentina, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Art Deco Thompson Secretary Walnut Root Wood Art Deco is a style of design, architecture, and visual arts that originated in France in the 1920s. It was popular in Europe and the Un...

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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Secretaires

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Wood

Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930
Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930

Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930

By Axel Larsson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Swedish Art Deco secretary made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood, designed most likely by Axel Larsson in good condition.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Yacht Club Secretary Flag
Yacht Club Secretary Flag

Yacht Club Secretary Flag

Located in Norwell, MA

Nautical flag in frame with glass. Blue flag with crossed feathered quills. Blue field with white applied letters. White hoist with brass grommets. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions...

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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

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Linen

Yacht Club Secretary Flag
Yacht Club Secretary Flag

Yacht Club Secretary Flag

Located in Norwell, MA

Nautical flag in frame with glass. Blue flag with crossed feathered quills. Blue field with white applied letters. White hoist with brass grommets. Weight: 5 lbs. Overall Dimensions...

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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

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Linen

Italian Art Deco Goatskin Secretary
Italian Art Deco Goatskin Secretary

Italian Art Deco Goatskin Secretary

By Karl Springer, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Aldo Tura

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Art Deco Goatskin Secretary. This outstanding Italian Art Deco secretary desk covered in goatskin and trimmed in walnut with an upper level area of a lighter colored wood wi...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Secretaires

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Goatskin, Wood

Art Deco Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Chevron Veneer, 1930
Art Deco Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Chevron Veneer, 1930

Art Deco Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Chevron Veneer, 1930

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This striking Art Deco secretary desk and storage cabinet showcases the bold geometry and refined craftsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century design. With its strong vertical ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Secretaires

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Wood

Ultra Rare Wall Secretary
Ultra Rare Wall Secretary

Ultra Rare Wall Secretary

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Munich, DE

Designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1938 and made by Karl Mathsson. There is a common version in birch. This one is in masur birch! Located in hamburg.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Large Antique Display Cabinet / Secretary Made In Mahogany From 1930s
Large Antique Display Cabinet / Secretary Made In Mahogany From 1930s

Large Antique Display Cabinet / Secretary Made In Mahogany From 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

This large antique display cabinet, doubling as a secretary, showcases timeless elegance and functional design. Crafted from rich mahogany, it exudes warmth and sophistication, addin...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany

Burled Amboyna  Art Deco Period Secretary Cabinet Attributed To Rene Herbst
Burled Amboyna  Art Deco Period Secretary Cabinet Attributed To Rene Herbst

Burled Amboyna Art Deco Period Secretary Cabinet Attributed To Rene Herbst

By René Herbst

Located in Montreal, QC

Burled elm Art Deco period secretary cabinet attributed To Rene Herbst. the front decorated with looping thread inlay, drop down door opening with inset with cognac colour leather wr...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Amboyna

Italian Venetian Rococo-Style Painted Secretary Cabinet-Mirrored Doors, c. 1930s
Italian Venetian Rococo-Style Painted Secretary Cabinet-Mirrored Doors, c. 1930s

Italian Venetian Rococo-Style Painted Secretary Cabinet-Mirrored Doors, c. 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking two-piece Venetian secretary desk, beautifully hand-painted in classic red lacquer with gilt and floral detailing, dating to the early 20th century. The bombé (bombay) sha...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Cabinets

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Wood

Fine Red Chinoiserie Gold Leaf Italian-Made Rococo Venetian Secretary Desk
Fine Red Chinoiserie Gold Leaf Italian-Made Rococo Venetian Secretary Desk

Fine Red Chinoiserie Gold Leaf Italian-Made Rococo Venetian Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine red Chinoiserie gold leaf Italian-made Rococo Venetian secretary desk is an extraordinary piece that blends European craftsmanship with exotic Chinoiserie decoration, creat...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Walnut

Restored Art Deco Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Mahogany Top
Restored Art Deco Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Mahogany Top

Restored Art Deco Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Mahogany Top

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired stacked rattan secretary desk with a mahogany top, center drawer with two sets of drawers on each side of the desk all encased in stack...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Art Deco Secretary Sideboard, Macassar, Maple, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Secretary Sideboard, Macassar, Maple, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Secretary Sideboard, Macassar, Maple, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This exceptional piece of furniture is a perfect example of Czech Functionalism in all its glory. The secretary includes two integrated nesting tables, which are fitted with black a...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Ebony, Maple

French Louis XV Style Slant Front Secretary Desk with Leather Writing Surface
French Louis XV Style Slant Front Secretary Desk with Leather Writing Surface

French Louis XV Style Slant Front Secretary Desk with Leather Writing Surface

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant French secretary desk in Louis XV style, featuring a graceful slant-front form raised on slender cabriole legs. The fall-front opens to reveal a fitted writing interior with ...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary Chest with Marble Top, 1930s
French Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary Chest with Marble Top, 1930s

French Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary Chest with Marble Top, 1930s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant French secretary chest in Louis XVI style, beautifully crafted with richly figured wood veneer and fine floral marquetry decoration to the fall-front panel. The upper section...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Bronze

Rare Lajos Kozma Bar Cabinet or Secretary
Rare Lajos Kozma Bar Cabinet or Secretary

Rare Lajos Kozma Bar Cabinet or Secretary

By Lajos Kozma

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A visually arresting and exquisitely crafted bar cabinet or secretary, attributed to Hungarian architect and artist Lajos Kozma, dating to the 1930s. The front showcases a masterfull...

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Modern Secretaires

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Walnut, Rosewood

Blanche Klotz Secretary in Ash Wood and Parchment, 1930s, France
Blanche Klotz Secretary in Ash Wood and Parchment, 1930s, France

Blanche Klotz Secretary in Ash Wood and Parchment, 1930s, France

By Blanche Klotz

Located in London, GB

BLANCHE KLOTZ (ATTRIBUTED TO) Ash chest of drawers, tapered legs mounted at an angle and covered in parchment, 3 drawers lined in parchment. H 157 x W 65 x D 42 cm Provenance Privat...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Ash

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Paldao Cabinet Refinished Drop Front Secretary Bookcase
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Paldao Cabinet Refinished Drop Front Secretary Bookcase

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Paldao Cabinet Refinished Drop Front Secretary Bookcase

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Art Deco Cabinet, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American, circa 1930s. This piece is currently being refinished and will look wonderful when completed. Thi...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

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Metal

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare late Art Deco vitrine cabinet with a medium stained Macassar veneer and mirror backed bar on top. Underneath is a fold out secretary desk with two large doors which open up to a...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vitrines

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Steel

Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell
Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell

Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell

By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely rare Art Deco machine age Modernist #459 Secretary / desk sedigned by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell c.1934. ck photos from original Howell catalog. Chromed steel lipstick ha...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

“Still Life”
“Still Life”

David Foggie“Still Life”, 1938

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

“Still Life”

By David Foggie

Located in Southampton, NY

Foggie was elected a full member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1930 and became its Secretary from 1932 until his death.

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1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Silver Golf Sculpture, Golf Presentation Trophy
Silver Golf Sculpture, Golf Presentation Trophy

Silver Golf Sculpture, Golf Presentation Trophy

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Visitors' fees on introduction were 2/6 a day and 15/- a week. In 1930 the secretary at Beckenham Golf Club, Woodside, Croydon was E A Gooch.

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Antique 19th Century English Sporting Art Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

In the Manner of Jean Pascaud, Art Deco Drop Front Secretary, France, circa 1935
In the Manner of Jean Pascaud, Art Deco Drop Front Secretary, France, circa 1935

In the Manner of Jean Pascaud, Art Deco Drop Front Secretary, France, circa 1935

By Jean Pascaud

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco drop front secretary in the manner of Jean Pascaud. Made in France, circa 1935. Sycamore with a giltwood base, mahogany interior, and gilt bronze details. The writing surfac...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Bronze

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Secretary Desk
Secretary Desk

Secretary Desk

Unavailable

H 46.07 in W 50.01 in D 17.72 in

Secretary Desk

Located in Paris, FR

Secretary desk, Art Deco, birch, blackened details, writing desk with decoration on the top. Dimensions: H 117.5, W 127 x D 45 cm, keys available. Condition: Good condition, slight m...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires

Secretary Hull,
Secretary Hull,

William CottonSecretary Hull,, 1934

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H 12 in W 9 in

Secretary Hull,

By William Cotton

Located in Concord, MA

WILLIAM COTTON (1880-1958) Secretary Hull, 1934 Pastel on paperboard 12 x 9 inches (sight) Signed at upper right: W. COTTON PROVENANCE Private Dealer, Massachusetts BROCK & CO....

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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Illustration Board

Mario Quarti Rosewood Secretary Made in Italy
Mario Quarti Rosewood Secretary Made in Italy

Mario Quarti Rosewood Secretary Made in Italy

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H 50.5 in W 50.5 in D 20.5 in

Mario Quarti Rosewood Secretary Made in Italy

By Mario Quarti

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Mario Quarti art deco rosewood secretary made in 1930 in Italy. Four drawers, one of which the front drops down to hold books.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Neoclassical Secretary by Jean Pascaud
Neoclassical Secretary by Jean Pascaud

Neoclassical Secretary by Jean Pascaud

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H 50.79 in W 52.37 in D 16.15 in

Neoclassical Secretary by Jean Pascaud

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Geneva, CH

Neoclassical secretary in black stained pear wood decorated with “barleycorn” marquetry. Inside done in sycamore maple, gilded bronze sabots. Brass decoration on door by J.-D. Macle`...

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Vintage 1930s French Secretaires

Gilbert Rohde Secretary in Cerused Oak
Gilbert Rohde Secretary in Cerused Oak

Gilbert Rohde Secretary in Cerused Oak

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H 36 in W 36 in D 16 in

Gilbert Rohde Secretary in Cerused Oak

By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Gilbert Rohde

Located in Hudson, NY

Gilbert Rohde secretary for Kroehler Furniture's Smartset line. Pull down drawer front reveals a slide out desk with gallery of cubbies and drawer. This sits atop storage cabinet fla...

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Secretaires

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Oak

20th Century Italian Art Deco Secretary Desk
20th Century Italian Art Deco Secretary Desk

20th Century Italian Art Deco Secretary Desk

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H 53.75 in W 33.75 in D 14.25 in

20th Century Italian Art Deco Secretary Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Italian Art Deco secretary desk. Rosewood veneer with beech substrate material. Brass hardware.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Secretaires

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Brass

Rancho Monterey Period Secretary Desk with Three Drawers
Rancho Monterey Period Secretary Desk with Three Drawers

Rancho Monterey Period Secretary Desk with Three Drawers

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H 15.25 in W 33.25 in D 18 in

Rancho Monterey Period Secretary Desk with Three Drawers

By Monterey Furniture

Located in Pasadena, CA

Very practical secretary desk with fold down desktop. Three drawers. Original finish. Unsigned, circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Rancho Monterey Secretaires

Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940
Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940

Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940

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H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in

Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940

Located in Senden, NRW

This is a pretty and elegant Art Nouveau secretary, made circa 1930-40. This desk is an eyecatcher in your study room or office and is fitted with three smooth-running drawers, as we...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Desks

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Ash

Art Deco Secretary on Long Feet in Black High Gloss Piano Lacquer with Drawers
Art Deco Secretary on Long Feet in Black High Gloss Piano Lacquer with Drawers

Art Deco Secretary on Long Feet in Black High Gloss Piano Lacquer with Drawers

Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg

A puristic secretary in black piano lacquer High quality restoration. Hand-polished inside. Two drawers with nickeled fittings Front door with key lock Clear wood with red leath...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Metal

French Art Deco Secretary in Mahogany and Parchment
French Art Deco Secretary in Mahogany and Parchment

French Art Deco Secretary in Mahogany and Parchment

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H 55.5 in W 29.5 in D 16 in

French Art Deco Secretary in Mahogany and Parchment

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall Art Deco secretary in mahogany with dark stained border. Parchment door with gold leaf criss cross design opens to writing table with interior compartments. Three drawers with o...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Antique Secretary, France, circa 1930
Antique Secretary, France, circa 1930

Antique Secretary, France, circa 1930

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H 38.98 in W 41.74 in L 38.98 in

Antique Secretary, France, circa 1930

Located in Chorzów, PL

The secretary hides numerous drawers and compartments, equipped with original brass fittings.

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Vintage 1930s French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1930
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1930

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1930

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H 41.34 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1930

Located in Chorzów, PL

Historic secretariat, Northern Europe, circa 1930. Very good condition. Walnut wood Dimensions: Height 105 cm, width 110 cm, depth 55 cm.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Venetian Hand Painted Secretary Circa 1930's
Venetian Hand Painted Secretary Circa 1930's

Venetian Hand Painted Secretary Circa 1930's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite hand painted venetian secretary. The upper portion which is painted on both sides has chicken wire on the front and two shelves to display your treasures. The bottom section...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Fine English Canary Yellow Chinoiserie Secretary Desk, circa 1930
Fine English Canary Yellow Chinoiserie Secretary Desk, circa 1930

Fine English Canary Yellow Chinoiserie Secretary Desk, circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a handmade secretary desk that is one of the most beautiful we have ever had, in terms of color, and in terms of the fantastic design of the case. The desk features figures a...

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Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Walnut

Room Secretary, Parchment, Metal and Wood, circa 1930, France
Room Secretary, Parchment, Metal and Wood, circa 1930, France

Room Secretary, Parchment, Metal and Wood, circa 1930, France

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Secretaire de chambre, parchment, metal and wood, circa 1930, France, with flap and two rows of drawers. Can be sold separately or with the other similar piece of furniture.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930
Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930

Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful desk with a great narrow width that's perfect for smaller spaces or an entryway. The secretary is in good original condition with a fine aged patina on the mirror...

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Vintage 1930s Italian French Provincial Secretaires

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Walnut

Modernist Willem Penaat Secretary Cabinet for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1930
Modernist Willem Penaat Secretary Cabinet for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1930

Modernist Willem Penaat Secretary Cabinet for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1930

By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare secretary cabinet was designed by Willem Penaat (1875-1957) and manufactured by Metz & Co in Amsterdam in 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Art Deco Oak Secretary Cabinet by Dudouyt, France, 1930's
Art Deco Oak Secretary Cabinet by Dudouyt, France, 1930's

Art Deco Oak Secretary Cabinet by Dudouyt, France, 1930's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime example of early modernist work by Charles Dudouyt. France, 1930's.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930
Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Governor Winthrop secretary by Maddock Colonial offers mahogany construction with upper having broken arch crest with central finial surmounting mullioned double door bookc...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Metal

Small Bedroom Secretary, Art Deco, Parchment, Metal and Wood, circa 1930, France
Small Bedroom Secretary, Art Deco, Parchment, Metal and Wood, circa 1930, France

Small Bedroom Secretary, Art Deco, Parchment, Metal and Wood, circa 1930, France

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Small Art Deco storage unit with three front storage drawers and one door. Can be sold separately or with the other similar piece of furniture.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Limed Oak Secretary
Limed Oak Secretary

Limed Oak Secretary

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H 45.5 in W 33.5 in D 18 in

Limed Oak Secretary

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chic drop-front secretary in limed oak and black lacquer with nickle plated pulls and fitted interior. Completely restored.

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Vintage 1930s American Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Secretary
Art Deco Secretary

Art Deco Secretary

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H 40 in W 33.75 in D 17.5 in

Art Deco Secretary

Located in New York, NY

Bold clean lines display the unpretentious attitude of this later Art Deco secretary. While earlier Art Deco pieces from the 1920's to the early 1930's are adorned with lovely carvi...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Secretary
Art Deco Secretary

Art Deco Secretary

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H 39.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

Art Deco Secretary

Located in New York, NY

A compact, extremely practical piece, this birch chest combines a lower set of three deep drawers which are easily opened using the pairs of original pulls. As was typical of the Sw...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

French Art-Deco Secretary Writing Desk
French Art-Deco Secretary Writing Desk

French Art-Deco Secretary Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 39.5 in D 19 in

French Art-Deco Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

French made Art Deco writing desk with rounded sides and streamline plated bronze pulls. Features a center drawer with four side drawers on the left side.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Italian Painted Secretary Desk
Italian Painted Secretary Desk

Italian Painted Secretary Desk

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H 80 in W 33.5 in L 80 in

Italian Painted Secretary Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful hand painted Chippendale style chinoiserie painted Secretary. Worn paint to be expected from years of use.

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Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Secretary
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Secretary

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Secretary

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Secretary for Herman Miller. Two Part Wall Unit can be used with or without top. Lower cabinet 4 doors with interior pull out drawers.

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Vintage 1930s American Secretaires

Materials

Paldao

French Antique Louis XVI Style Secretary Desk
French Antique Louis XVI Style Secretary Desk

French Antique Louis XVI Style Secretary Desk

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H 57.125 in W 31 in L 57.125 in

French Antique Louis XVI Style Secretary Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Antique mahogany “Secrétaire” finished with a lustrous ebonized French polish, Carrara marble top, and gilded trims throughout. This Louis XVI Style French antique secretary desk has...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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 white bakelite handles, 1 folding secretary drop down desk with 3 interior drawers, and...

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Vintage 1930s French Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Small French Art Deco Secretary
Small French Art Deco Secretary

Small French Art Deco Secretary

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H 42.5 in W 23.75 in D 11 in

Small French Art Deco Secretary

Located in Long Island City, NY

Small French Art Deco oak secretary.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

French Art Deco Walnut Secretary
French Art Deco Walnut Secretary

French Art Deco Walnut Secretary

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H 48 in W 26 in D 15.5 in

French Art Deco Walnut Secretary

Located in Long Island City, NY

French Art Deco walnut secretary with patina chrome details. Price includes refinishing.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

Parchment Secretary by Gio Ponti
Parchment Secretary by Gio Ponti

Parchment Secretary by Gio Ponti

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H 36 in W 43 in D 15 in

Parchment Secretary by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Stamford, CT

A parchment secretary designed by Gio Ponti, the renowned Italian architect, with maple wood details.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Parchment Paper, Maple

British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top
British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top

British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Burmese Colonial era Roll Top desk with Storage.

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Vintage 1930s Burmese Desks

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Restored Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk with Mahogany Top
Restored Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk with Mahogany Top

Restored Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk with Mahogany Top

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stacked rattan secretary desk with mahogany top, center drawer with two sets of drawers on each side of the desk. Measures: 26" high x 47" wide x 17" deep We only purchase and sell o...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

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 cabinet has a distinctive asymmetrical-shaped case and is expertly handcrafted with ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th C. Style Venetian Painted Secretary
18th C. Style Venetian Painted Secretary

18th C. Style Venetian Painted Secretary

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H 83 in W 50 in D 20 in

18th C. Style Venetian Painted Secretary

Located in Rochester, NY

An Italian Venetion secretary in the 18th century style. All original with the most beautifully aged soft pale green painted, silver gold gilded and overall raised scenic chinoiserie...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires

Antique Italian Painted Secretary Desk Bookcase
Antique Italian Painted Secretary Desk Bookcase

Antique Italian Painted Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in West Hartford, CT

An Italian paint decorated secretary desk in antique white and orange with gold gilt detail. It features a unique shape with bookcase top over a drop front with an interior desk. The...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Creme Paint Decorated Rococo Italian Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Creme Paint Decorated Rococo Italian Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk

Creme Paint Decorated Rococo Italian Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a superbly painted and aged Italian Rococo style secretary desk. The desk features a great time-worn patina, including chips, nicks, and darkened areas from years of use and ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut

Josef Frank Secretary Model 1036
Josef Frank Secretary Model 1036

Josef Frank Secretary Model 1036

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H 48.5 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in

Josef Frank Secretary Model 1036

By Josef Frank

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A spectacular piece by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Nine drawers and one drop down central door that reveals 4 drawers , cubbys and pigeon holes for notes, papers... Quality t...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Rare Warren McArthur Secretary circa 1938
Rare Warren McArthur Secretary circa 1938

Rare Warren McArthur Secretary circa 1938

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

A spectacular example of Warren McArthur's art deco case work. c This impressive art moderne desk with its bookcase and storage compartments H.84" x W. 72" x D. 24" was part of a...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Secretaires

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture
Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

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H 66 in W 30.25 in D 16 in

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

By Monterey Furniture, Frank Mason

Located in Fulton, CA

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Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

Located in North York, ON

This is an early 20th century classic Federal style American cabinet. Made with the exquisite flamed mahogany and satinwood veneers among solid mahogany construction, this secretary...

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Seaweed Inlaid Walnut Mirrored Tombstone Georgian Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Seaweed Inlaid Walnut Mirrored Tombstone Georgian Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

Seaweed Inlaid Walnut Mirrored Tombstone Georgian Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

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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Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base
Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base

Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base

Located in Highwood, IL

Unique and wonderful, this fine desk has all the bells and whistles. With an astonishing appearance and functionality out the wazoo, this desk offers plenty of possibilities. Though ...

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1930s-1940s, Secretary in Blur Wood Veneer
1930s-1940s, Secretary in Blur Wood Veneer

1930s-1940s, Secretary in Blur Wood Veneer

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H 56.3 in W 63 in D 16.93 in

1930s-1940s, Secretary in Blur Wood Veneer

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

The secretary is designed by Guglielmo Ulric. Period: 1930-1940.

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Secretary with English Slope, Early 20th Century
Secretary with English Slope, Early 20th Century

Secretary with English Slope, Early 20th Century

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H 48.43 in W 27.37 in D 15.16 in

Secretary with English Slope, Early 20th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming 1920-1930 "slope" English secretary in oak, his tablet is covered with a leather with gilding.

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Antique Italian Baroque Hand-Painted Bombe Secretary
Antique Italian Baroque Hand-Painted Bombe Secretary

Antique Italian Baroque Hand-Painted Bombe Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

A masterpiece of hand-painted artistry that also just happens to be an incredibly functional desk, this Antique Italian Baroque bombe secretary features original artwork on all three...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Secretaires

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group Secretary or Bookshelf
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group Secretary or Bookshelf

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group Secretary or Bookshelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Art Deco Secretary or Bookshelf, designed by Gilbert Rohde for his "Paldao Group" collection for Herman Miller, circa 1940's. It is constructed of wonderfully grained exotic ...

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Vintage 1930s American Secretaires

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Brass

20th Century French Art Deco Pair of Rosewood and Sycamore Secretary Cupboard
20th Century French Art Deco Pair of Rosewood and Sycamore Secretary Cupboard

20th Century French Art Deco Pair of Rosewood and Sycamore Secretary Cupboard

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in LEGNY, FR

Exceptional Art Deco pair of cupboards forming a secretary in rosewood and sycamore. The base ends with bronze shoes. These two pieces of furniture are rare quality with multiple ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cupboards

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Rosewood, Sycamore

French Louis XVI-Style Secretary Desk with Marble Top
French Louis XVI-Style Secretary Desk with Marble Top

French Louis XVI-Style Secretary Desk with Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Marble Top, Brass Handles & Gallery

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Impressive French Art Deco Desk with Secretary Table
Impressive French Art Deco Desk with Secretary Table

Impressive French Art Deco Desk with Secretary Table

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning French Art Deco desk with pull-out secretary table. Having beautiful Deco lines and brass hardware. All the locks work making this a functional desk. The hardware accents th...

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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 reveals a fitted desk interior with four drawers and a large writing area, supporte...

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Brass, Bronze

French Black Lacquered Art Deco Secretary by Maurice Jallot, Signed Front Plaque
French Black Lacquered Art Deco Secretary by Maurice Jallot, Signed Front Plaque

French Black Lacquered Art Deco Secretary by Maurice Jallot, Signed Front Plaque

Located in Salzburg, AT

Very elegant French Art Deco secretary from the early 1930s by Maurice Jallot. Rounded outer edges and contrasted cornice.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Antique Small Travel Trunk Belonged to Italian Secretary of State Beverini
Antique Small Travel Trunk Belonged to Italian Secretary of State Beverini

Antique Small Travel Trunk Belonged to Italian Secretary of State Beverini

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This small trunk bears witness to an important part of Italian history. A handwritten cartil certifies its belonging to an Italian senator and foreign minister Giovanni Battista Beve...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Trunks and Luggage

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Poplar

Stunning Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary or Writing Desk
Stunning Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary or Writing Desk

Stunning Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary or Writing Desk

Located in New York, NY

Feast your eyes on this rare and elegant Hollywood Regency Secretary. A gorgeous marriage between the art deco and Louis XV styles, this secretary is reminiscent of the glamour of th...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

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 predomently gold and red. It does include the key, and the piece is unmarked. The bott...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Georgian Secretaires

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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Ball & Claw
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Ball & Claw

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Ball & Claw

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique mahogany secretary or writing desk, circa 1930s. Featuring a flip top that opens to multiple drawers, file storage and hidden compartments. The dresser or chest is constructe...

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Vintage 1930s Chippendale Desks

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Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk

Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk

By Vanleigh Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Vanleigh USA, Circa 1930s Carved...

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Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets

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Brass

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1930 Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1930 secretary you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1930 secretary — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930 secretary — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930 secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1930 secretary that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lajos Kozma, Maddox Furniture and Bruno Mathsson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1930 Secretary?

The average selling price for a 1930 secretary at 1stDibs is $5,200, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $315,281 for the highest priced.

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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