Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Toften c. 1950's
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in New York, NY
essentials. Made in Denmark by Toften Mobelfabrik, circa 1950's, this example is in very fine, original
Mirror, Rosewood
$3,195
H 78.25 in W 35.5 in D 16.25 in
Italian Venetian Style Distressed Paint Decorated Secretary Desk C. 1950's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Europe with this Italian Venetian style distressed paint-decorated secretary desk, crafted circa the
Metal
$1,668
H 53.15 in W 46.26 in D 13.59 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Secretary by Emiel Veranneman, 1950s
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Emiel Veranneman, 1950s Neon system not in working condition
Wood
$1,900
H 42.25 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser. Made in Denmark, 1950s Roll top, 3 big
Walnut
$4,112
H 47.25 in W 47.05 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage secretary desk bureau Ico Parisi style from walnut and ash veneers
Ash, Walnut
$5,228
H 35.83 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
Wood
1950s English Modern Bar Cabinet + Secretary Desk in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Lebus Era: 1950s Materials: Mahogany, Glass
Glass, Mahogany
$2,514
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 11.82 in
A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Roger Landault, Pierre Guariche, Rene Gabriel, Marcel Gascoin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare 1950s wall-mounted secretary desk in the French Reconstruction style. Crafted from solid oak
Oak
Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1950s. Size is 38" wide, 16" deep and 69" tall.
Mahogany
George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1950s original Thin Edge secretary desk cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Walnut
$1,057
H 11.97 in W 15.91 in
Walter Ulbricht (1893-1973) posing at a desk, East Germany late 1950s.
By Rolf Gillhausen
Located in Cologne, DE
; Socialist Unity Party of Germany; SED; communism; socialism; General Secretary; late 1950s Photographer
Silver Gelatin
1950s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Danish modern teak secretary desk with fold-down mirror and extendable desk top. The desk has
Teak
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in
Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare midcentury Italian secretary set : hand decorated foldable writing desk with green lacquering
Brass
Early Danish Secretary in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s Danish secretary in teak. Front with three big drawers and a writing flap. Behind the
Teak
Unavailable
H 63 in W 46 in D 20 in
Midcentury T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage midcentury secretary desk with bookcase was designed by British-born T.H
Brass
Unavailable
H 51 in W 37.8 in D 18.5 in
1950s Guillerme & Chambron Solid French Oak Chest of Drawers and Secretary
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Newburgh, NY
France 1960s solid French oak, formica finish tray on desk, leather straps 4 drawers in good vintage condition some surface stains, on desk part when unfolded, please see picture...
Leather, Formica, Oak
Early Fine Danish Rosewood Sekretary, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very fine Mid-Century Danish rosewood veneer secretary, Denmark, early 1950s. Production. In very
Rosewood
1950's Paolo Buffa Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Secretary
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to Italian designer Paolo Buffa, this mahogany slant front secretary cabinet has a
Brass
Dutch industrial metal secretary Gispen desk and chair 1950's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A sturdy metal secretary desk with black linoleum top by Gispen. The armchair (Galvanitas
Metal
Raymond Lowey for Mengel Mid Century Secretary Desk c.1950’s
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by designed by Raymond Loewy c.1950’s. Original
Iron
vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish period 1950s design unknown Sweden condition good
Oak, Teak
vintage secretary cupboard 1950s Blomstermala
By Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary cupboard 1950s Blomstermala period 1950s design Blomstermalá Sweden
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Secretary/ Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern secretary/ desk, Italy, 1950s.
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A secretary from the 1950s. Biedermeier style. Excellent condition Dimensions: height 113 cm
Mahogany
French Bookcase and Secretary or desk, circa 1950s
Located in San Angelo, TX
A unique and one of a kind French cabinet from the 1950s featuring 3 shelves and a drop down door
Oak
Vintage Secretary in Teak by Venesta, Finland 1950s
By Venesta
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful Finnish teak secretary with a pull-out desk, perfect for your home office. The secretaire
Teak
Sold
H 71.25 in W 36 in D 16 in
French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
Brass
Sold
H 92 in W 75.5 in D 14.75 in
1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely breakfront. It was manufactured in New York. Note the broken arch pediment! The front has the drop down revealing a leather surface to give it the functionali...
Mahogany, Burl
Sold
H 66.75 in W 35.325 in D 18.75 in
Danish Teak Secretary Desk & Book Case by Peter Hvidt, ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Two piece secretary desk and book case cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, for Soborg
Teak
Sold
H 85.83 in W 50.79 in D 27.17 in
Antique High Gloss Secretary Desk, Scandinavia, circa 1950s, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
ANTIQUE-UNIQUE. Impressive secretary from the mid-19th century in Biedermeier style. Antique
Mahogany
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Secretary
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s olive wood secretary from Italy.
Exceptional 1950 Secretary
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Chic Italian secretary, early 1950's. Made from beautiful mahogany veneer with a lovely continuous
Brass
Sold
H 52.76 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in
Model BB04 Birch Secretary by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands in the 1950s. The curved birch wood legs are characteristic of this
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 52.76 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in
Model BB04 Birch Secretary by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands in the 1950s. The curved birch wood legs are characteristic of this
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 52.76 in W 34.65 in L 52.76 in
Pastoe Dutch Birch Series Design Secretary Model BB04 by Cees Braakman, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch Minimalist multifunctional secretary designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Utrecht, The
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 59.06 in W 33.47 in L 59.06 in
Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen For Webe, Dutch Design 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in The Hague, NL
Dutch Design modular wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. One of Louis van Teeffelen
Brass
Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cabinet Co. in the 1950s, this Colonial Revival Secretary Desk with Glass Bookcase showcases timeless
Brass
Italian 1950s Gio Ponti Style Upright Desk with Chair.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Italian 1950s , writing desk or secretary in the style of Gio Ponti. All pear wood veneer
Rare + Sculptural Mid Century Italian Cabinet with Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 1950s Italian secretary desk constructed with birch and walnut. This piece features a
Wood
Baker Chinoiserie Ebony Secretary Chippendale Style, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Baker two-piece chinoiserie black secretary in the Chippendale Style.
Lacquer, Wood
1950s Modernist Mural Secretary by Gabriel René
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s modernist mural secretary library by Gabriel René. The secretary is in oak. It is made on
Wood
Paul McCobb Secretary Desk for Winchendon Furniture Company, circa 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
design with common sense functionality and this 1950s Paul McCobb secretary desk designed for Winchendon
Grasscloth, Birch
Sold
H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
1950s Danish Teak Guest Room Dresser Secretary Desk Time Worn Patina CabinModern
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
wonderful character, 1950s. Unaltered in original condition and original finish.
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 78.75 in W 126.78 in D 16.15 in
Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Dutch Design 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in The Hague, NL
Dutch design modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. One of Louis Van Teeffelen
Brass
Sold
H 48.82 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Danish Teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Midcentury Danish teak bureau by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1950s Large Danish modern teak
Teak
Industrial Mid-Century Scene
By Vivian Kidwell
Located in Soquel, CA
schools. In the 1950s she was executive secretary of the Alameda County Education Ass'n. Source: Edan
Canvas, Oil
Rare And Unusual Wood And Formica Occasional Table By Zanine
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in London, London
the 1950’s as secretary of the Brazilian Communist Party, he performed some landscape work in some
Small and Unusual Trolley Cocktail Bar in the Style of Zanine
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in London, London
. Still, in the 1950’s as secretary of the Brazilian Communist Party, he performed some landscape work in
A Walnut Drop Front Secretary After Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, CA
A walnut three drawer 1950's secretary/gentlemans dresser in the manner of Paul McCobb with a drop
Brass
Danish Teak Atomic Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Secretary Desk from Denmark This Vintage Secretary is in like new condition. With
1950's Danish Palisander Secretary
By Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Firenze, IT
Palisander Secretary
1950's Louis Paolozzi secretary and bureau
Located in New York, NY
1950's Louis Paolozzi multifunction secretary and bureau
Steel
Secretary desk Bramin , Danemark 1950’s
By H.W. Klein
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
This beautiful high quality finished Danish compact writing desk cabinet is designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin in the 1960s. It features an extendable writing surface. The teak woo...
Teak
French Antique Mirror and Silver Leaf Secretary C. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
French antique mirror and silver leaf secretary C. 1950's
Mirror
Early Danish Secretary in Teak, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
open shelves and little drawers. Early Danish production 1950s.
Teak
Jacques Hitier Secretary Tnaubauto, 1950s
By Tubauto, Jacques Hitier
Located in Basel, CH
Jacques Hitier secretary manufactured by Tubauto in the 1950s in France. Bent, black lacquered
Steel
Mid-Century Modern "Chinoiserie" Style Secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Chinese style secretary, circa 1950s. Highly ornate, hand-painted details.
1950s Spanish Midcentury Bureau or Secretary Desk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Midcentury secretary desk completely restored and renovated with blue-turquoise gradient paint on
Wood, Beech, Paint
Midcentury 1950s Bar Cabinet or Secretary
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beautiful cabinet design from the 1950s composed in its lower part of a storage combining, in its
Jacques Hitier Secretary Sideboard for Multiplex, 1950s
By Multiplex, Jacques Hitier
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare Jacques Hitier sideboard secretary for Multiplex, circa 1950, in perfect vintage
Metal
Rene Gabriel Secretary Desk in Oak, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Castenray, NL
Very elegant secretary desk in oak, by the French designer Rene Gabriel, created in the1950s
Oak
Rare Tall 1950s T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Modernist Secretary Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Washington, DC
Rare Tall 1950s T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Modernist Secretary Cabinet
Glass, Maple
Midcentury Secretary CB-01 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Birch series cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, type CB-01. Working desk behind the flap door. Flap door has a Formica top on the inside with room for storage of stationary, with t...
Birch
Organic Teak Secretary Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Multifunctional teak secretary desk. Rare Scandinavian design, 1950s. Organic shape, 3 drawers and
Glass, Teak
Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Borge Mogensen Teak Secretary. This Vintage Secretary Desk is in like new
Teak
Sold
H 48.04 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
Roger Landault "Junior" Secretary Desk for ABC Furniture, French, 1950s
By ABC Meubles 1, Roger Landault
Located in BEAUNE, FR
Vintage secretary desk of Roger Landault designed for ABC furniture in 1951. Model "junior" in
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Teak secretary desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, circa 1950. Danish design
Teak
Sold
H 48.04 in W 30.32 in D 11.82 in
French Junior Oak Secretary by Roger Landault for ABC Furniture, 1950s
By ABC Meubles 1, Roger Landault
Located in BEAUNE, FR
Original vintage Secretary Roger Landault designed for ABC furniture in 1951. Model "Junior" oak
Brass
$1,018Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 16.54 in
Italian Hand Painted Venetian Style Cabinet, C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
Italian hand-painted Venetian style cabinet, C1960 Beautiful Venetian style painted cabinet c1960s Italy. Simple neoclassical style, wonderfully complimented by the delicate figurati...
Wood, Paint
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
Wood, Paint
$1,995
H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Brass
$471Sale Price|74% Off
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Markington, GB
sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and storage compartments as well as a hidden pull-out black worktop. Also features thr...
Teak
$3,800
H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item features blue and off-white painted finish with intricate bird and floral motifs on the ...
Cane, Wood
$2,995
H 89.25 in W 51 in D 21 in
Bright and Beautiful Italian-Made Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian-made Rococo secretary desk is a bright and beautiful example of 20th-century craftsmanship inspired by 18th-century elegance. With its curvaceous bombe form, delicately ...
Walnut
$2,200
H 86 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
Vintage French Provincial Blue Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby
By Danby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Blue Distress Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby. Item features shell carved accents, working lock and key, solid wood construction, great style ...
Wood
19th Century Italian Painted Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian painted secretary ~ bookcase is a fanciful and marvelous expression of the unique stylistic flair that originated in Venice centuries ago. The Baroque-inspired a...
Wood
Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted cabinet. The most unique two door two drawer cabinet is raised by elegant cabriole legs and display...
Wood
$5,995
H 91.75 in W 50.25 in D 22.5 in
Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior with this Superb Period 1780s Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk, a rare and stunning example of 18th-century Italian craftsmanship. Featuring its...
Walnut
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.
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