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1940 Secretary Desk

Italian Empire Revival Secretary Desk with Marble Top, 1940s
Italian Empire Revival Secretary Desk with Marble Top, 1940s

Italian Empire Revival Secretary Desk with Marble Top, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall cabinet with fitted drawers, writing surface, and grey marble top. Rich mahogany finish accented by Empire-style columns and gilt mounts

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

$6,015

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 27 in

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with chair

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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco  Secretary Cabinet  Desk in Book Matched  Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
Art Deco  Secretary Cabinet  Desk in Book Matched  Walnut by Gilbert Rohde

Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mahogany Secretary with Flip Down Desk and Storage
Vintage Mahogany Secretary with Flip Down Desk and Storage

Vintage Mahogany Secretary with Flip Down Desk and Storage

$943Sale Price|34% Off

H 49 in W 29 in D 13 in

Vintage Mahogany Secretary with Flip Down Desk and Storage

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Vintage wood tall secretary having pretty flat front with carved wood decoration and urn shape in

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Vintage 1940s American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, USA
1940s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, USA

1940s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, USA

$2,580Sale Price|20% Off

H 73 in W 19.5 in D 36 in

1940s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, USA

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Beautiful Grand Scale 1940's Traditional style Burl Wood Secretary/ Writing Desk. This secretary is

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Painted Light Blue Secretary Desk Cabinet
Gustavian Style Painted Light Blue Secretary Desk Cabinet

Gustavian Style Painted Light Blue Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Gustavian Style Painted Light Blue Secretary Desk Cabinet

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Vintage 1940s Italian Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine French mahogany bronze mounted secretary desk with bookcase top exemplifies the elegance

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Secretary Desk
Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Secretary Desk

Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Secretary Desk

By Maison Jansen

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (1940s) ebonized & bronze trim abbatant form desk with a drop front interior

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Swedish Art Moderne Secretary Desk and Dry Bar in Honduran Mahogany, circa 1940
Swedish Art Moderne Secretary Desk and Dry Bar in Honduran Mahogany, circa 1940

Swedish Art Moderne Secretary Desk and Dry Bar in Honduran Mahogany, circa 1940

Located in Richmond, VA

Swedish Art Moderne drop front secretary desk with side cabinets for bottle storage. Rendered in

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945
Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945

Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945

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H 89.77 in W 57.88 in D 18.9 in

Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945

Located in Liverpool, GB

A palace-like, tall Venetian secretary, with a light olive-colored polychrome, beautiful gilding

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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Italian Writing Secretary Desk
Italian Writing Secretary Desk

Italian Writing Secretary Desk

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H 34.125 in W 34.75 in D 14.75 in

Italian Writing Secretary Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully crafted lady's writing desk of walnut parquetry. Please contact us with

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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940
Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940

Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Governor Winthrop secretary offers mahogany construction with upper having broken arch

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Mid-20th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk

Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk

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H 34 in W 33.5 in D 24 in

Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Finished in rattan and mahogany, this mid-century era desk has an attached single drawer for

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rattan

George Nelson Secretary Desk
George Nelson Secretary Desk

George Nelson Secretary Desk

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H 45.5 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Secretary Desk

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller features storage of an incredible variety, including

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Cabinet Secretary Desk in Bird’s-Eye Maple, 1940
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Cabinet Secretary Desk in Bird’s-Eye Maple, 1940

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Cabinet Secretary Desk in Bird’s-Eye Maple, 1940

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and highly collectible cabinet secretary desk designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, c

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your home decor with the exquisite Italian Olive Burl Wood Secretary Desk. Featuring

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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940
Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940

Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

striated glass doors and flanking recessed side cabinets each with glass door, central drop front secretary

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20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk
Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk

Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 58.25”H x 32.50”W x 21”D Desk Height 30.25”

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Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in rich ribbon mahogany with inset parquetry and crotch mahogany

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Large Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Solid Mahogany Top
Restored Large Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Solid Mahogany Top

Restored Large Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Solid Mahogany Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

to the bottom, creating a great modern look. This was a custom-built desk made in 1940

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rattan

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal cubbyholes and

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Description: Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, Newly Restored

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, Newly Restored

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in South Bend, IN

An extremely rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet with drop-front secretary

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Paldao

Secretary Mural in the Style of Rene Prou
Secretary Mural in the Style of Rene Prou

Secretary Mural in the Style of Rene Prou

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H 57 in W 29.75 in D 15.75 in

Secretary Mural in the Style of Rene Prou

Located in Danville, CA

Secretary Mural in Palissander of Rio outside and Sycamore inside with Leather Desk

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Lovely Vintage French Secretary
Lovely Vintage French Secretary

Lovely Vintage French Secretary

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H 41.5 in W 32.5 in D 15 in

Lovely Vintage French Secretary

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handpainted feminine and funtional desk with interior storage, 4 drawers and good surface area for

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Wood

An Italian Two Part Secretary Desk
An Italian Two Part Secretary Desk

An Italian Two Part Secretary Desk

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H 82 in W 36 in D 20 in

An Italian Two Part Secretary Desk

Located in New York, NY

An Italian two part secretary desk, the lower section having a slant front desk tilted with three

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Vintage 1940s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Secretary Desk in Rosewood, 1940s
Art Deco Secretary Desk in Rosewood, 1940s

Art Deco Secretary Desk in Rosewood, 1940s

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H 51.2 in W 26.4 in D 15.4 in

Art Deco Secretary Desk in Rosewood, 1940s

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

Small Art Deco Secretary Desk in Rosewood, 1940s Elegant 1940s rosewood secretary desk

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Palisander

Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Paldao Dropfront Desk/Secretary
Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Paldao Dropfront Desk/Secretary

Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Paldao Dropfront Desk/Secretary

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco transiting to Streamline modern drop front desk/secretary designed by Gilbert Rohde in

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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Elm

Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk

Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Wire

Fine Etched Mirror Door Olivewood Italian Rococo Secretary Desk with Figures
Fine Etched Mirror Door Olivewood Italian Rococo Secretary Desk with Figures

Fine Etched Mirror Door Olivewood Italian Rococo Secretary Desk with Figures

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Grand Scale Italian Olivewood Secretary Desk with Etched Courtship Scene, Circa 19th Century This

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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet

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

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet

Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent emerald green lacquer Chinoiserie secretary two part desk features a pagoda top and

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow
Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow

Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow

Located in Dayton, OH

A gorgeous serpentine front one piece secretary desk. Made from American walnut. Interior opens to

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Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Maddox Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Bookcase Oxbow
Antique Maddox Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Bookcase Oxbow

Antique Maddox Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Bookcase Oxbow

By Maddox Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

A gorgeous serpentine front one piece secretary desk by Maddox Tables of Jamestown NY. Made from

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Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Swedish Art Moderne Elm Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Elm Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Elm Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in golden elm with inset parquetry and crotch mahogany panels. Top

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm

Swedish Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk of Flame Birch
Swedish Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk of Flame Birch

Swedish Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk of Flame Birch

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Grace style drop-leaf secretary in two beautiful shades of flame birch. Leaf folds down to

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1940s
Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1940s

Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous English Georgian style breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop-front secretary desk By

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Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, 1940s
Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, 1940s

Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mahogany breakfront display cabinet or bookcase with pull-out leather top secretary desk

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Vintage 1940s American British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Wave Desk
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Wave Desk

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Wave Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Refinished rattan and mahogany "wave" desk with a single drawer for storage. Also available are a

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Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk

Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk

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H 47.5 in W 39.5 in D 18 in

Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nicely designed, compact drop front secretary with three drawers below and storage or cubby holes

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Secretary Writing Desk

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H 38.5 in W 35 in D 17.75 in

Swedish Art Moderne Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous drop-front writing desk in rich combinations of wood with inset parquetry and crotch

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Art Moderne Oak Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Oak Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Oak Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in oak recently restored and refinished to a warm rich dark walnut

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Bright Green Italian Venetian Painted Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1940
Rare Bright Green Italian Venetian Painted Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1940

Rare Bright Green Italian Venetian Painted Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a superb green and yellow splash of elegance and color disguised as a secretary desk. The

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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk

Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm

Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk
Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk

Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

open to three shelves with grooves to display china. Bottom part has drop down butler's desk having a

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Vintage 1940s American George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk by Lebus
Antique Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk by Lebus

Antique Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk by Lebus

By Harris Lebus

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique burled walnut drop-front secretary desk by Lebus Furniture, circa 1940s. The

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Vintage 1940s Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Burl Wood Art Deco Cabinet Secretary Desk
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Burl Wood Art Deco Cabinet Secretary Desk

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Burl Wood Art Deco Cabinet Secretary Desk

By Herman Miller

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco cabinet secretary Modernist Art Deco Cabinet Secretary

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Burl

French 1940's secretary
French 1940's secretary

French 1940's secretary

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H 41 in W 43 in D 19 in

French 1940's secretary

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

French lacquered secretary in the style of Jansen.Age appropriate wear to brass as seen in photos.

Category

French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Desk Secretary
Italian Marquetry Desk Secretary

Italian Marquetry Desk Secretary

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H 42 in W 32 in D 23 in

Italian Marquetry Desk Secretary

Located in Summerland, CA

Exquisite marquetry work on this very charming Italian secretary desk. There are three drawers

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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks

Signed Hekman Secretary
Signed Hekman Secretary

Signed Hekman Secretary

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H 32.5 in W 54 in D 28 in

Signed Hekman Secretary

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-century Secretary signed Hekman in the drawer. Modern and elegant style can adapt with

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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

1940's Mahogany Secretary Desk
1940's Mahogany Secretary Desk

1940's Mahogany Secretary Desk

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H 44 in W 46 in D 19 in

1940's Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in New York, NY

1940's mahogany drop leaf secretary desk with elm interior.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Secretaires

Jules Leleu Macassar Ebony Secretary
Jules Leleu Macassar Ebony Secretary

Jules Leleu Macassar Ebony Secretary

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H 60 in W 29.5 in D 14.5 in

Jules Leleu Macassar Ebony Secretary

Located in Southampton, NY

Clean line example. Macassar ebony veneer. Sycamore interior. Brushed steel details.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Steel

Grand Scale French Secretary with Flip down Top
Grand Scale French Secretary with Flip down Top

Grand Scale French Secretary with Flip down Top

Located in Cathedral City, CA

would expect from a secretary desk of this kind. And, it’s not untypical of the French

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Secretary/Desk in Birch
Secretary/Desk in Birch

Secretary/Desk in Birch

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H 55.5 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

Secretary/Desk in Birch

Located in New Orleans, LA

Drop-front Writing Desk in Birch with three open shelves and seven interior compartments, raised on

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Vintage 1940s French Secretaires

Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk
Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk

Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk

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H 78 in W 22.25 in D 14 in

Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

desk is open.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk
Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk

Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk

Located in Southfield, MI

white lacquer. Flip down secretary desk with attendant cubbies for storage. Fixed wooden shelves with

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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp
Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp

Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp

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H 18 in W 7 in D 4 in

Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite candle lamp for a desk or accent table. Newly rewired with brown silk cord.

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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Table Lamps

Signed Johan Tapp Tall Secretary Desk & Bookcase
Signed Johan Tapp Tall Secretary Desk & Bookcase

Signed Johan Tapp Tall Secretary Desk & Bookcase

Located in Southfield, MI

early 1940's, this piece is realized in cerused (waxed) brown mahogany, and serves multi purposes with a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Secretaires

Modern Age Art Deco Drop Down Desk or Secretary, circa 1940s
Modern Age Art Deco Drop Down Desk or Secretary, circa 1940s

Modern Age Art Deco Drop Down Desk or Secretary, circa 1940s

By Modernage Furniture Company

Located in Alhambra, CA

Rare Art Deco drop down desk or storage cabinet thought to be from Modern age. Original walnut

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Steel

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Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
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Located in Opole, PL

We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactu...

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By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Glendale, CA

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Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut
1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut

1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a two-door cabinet designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller circa 1950. This is a gorgeous original example, which appears remarkably intact. As not...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood
Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood

Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1950s, this desk was made some time after by Gustafsson in Sweden. Similar to other pieces of the era and origin, this desk features awesome graine...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Space Age Meets Tradition Bar Cabinet from Denmark
Space Age Meets Tradition Bar Cabinet from Denmark

Space Age Meets Tradition Bar Cabinet from Denmark

$990Sale Price|38% Off

H 43.71 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in

Space Age Meets Tradition Bar Cabinet from Denmark

Located in Munich, DE

Wonderful wow effect bar cabinet from Denmark, clear lines and traditional craftsmanship outside and very modern brushed aluminum details inside. All backs inside with linen. LOCA...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Maitland-Smith Lift-Top Corner Cabinet/ Bar
Maitland-Smith Lift-Top Corner Cabinet/ Bar

Maitland-Smith Lift-Top Corner Cabinet/ Bar

$1,650

H 33.25 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in

Maitland-Smith Lift-Top Corner Cabinet/ Bar

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsome Maitland-Smith corner cabinet in richly figured mahogany. With curved top consisting of a double flip-top opening hinged to reveal storage. The exterior of the body showca...

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20th Century Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller

$3,900Sale Price|25% Off

H 42 in W 40 in D 17 in

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Hanover, MA

Gilbert Rohde designed this chest for Herman Miller as part of his 1941 Paldao Line of streamline modernist and modular furniture in exotic veneer. This is model no. 4103, two-door c...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s
Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.

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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"

Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Victorian secretary / library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring drop front door inlaid with floral mother of pearl and shield motif, which opens to writing surf...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Probber Travertine Top Wood Base Coffee Table c 1950/60's
Mid Century Probber Travertine Top Wood Base Coffee Table c 1950/60's

Mid Century Probber Travertine Top Wood Base Coffee Table c 1950/60's

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Mid Century coffee table having a rectangular travertine style marble top, mounted on an architectural wood base. The table is in good, original condition, showin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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1940 Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940 secretary desk available at 1stDibs. Each 1940 secretary desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940 secretary desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 secretary desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 1940 secretary desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Baker Furniture Company and Gilbert Rohde are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940 Secretary Desk?

Prices for a 1940 secretary desk start at $375 and top out at $34,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About 1940 Secretary Desk
  • 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 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 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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