1950s Secretary
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,195
H 78.25 in W 35.5 in D 16.25 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
$1,705
H 53.15 in W 46.26 in D 13.59 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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,595
H 71.25 in W 36 in D 16 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Ash, Walnut
$4,204
H 47.25 in W 47.05 in D 18.51 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
$5,345
H 35.83 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
1950s English Modern Bar Cabinet + Secretary Desk in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Lebus
Era: 1950s
Materials: Mahogany, Glass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Roger Landault, Rene Gabriel, Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare 1950s wall-mounted secretary desk in the French Reconstruction style. Crafted from solid oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak
$2,570
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 11.82 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Colonial Revival Desks
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Cupboards
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
$1,081
H 11.97 in W 15.91 in
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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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Midcentury T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage midcentury secretary desk with bookcase was designed by British-born T.H
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 63 in W 46 in D 20 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...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Formica, Oak
H 51 in W 37.8 in D 18.5 in
Early Fine Danish Rosewood Sekretary, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very fine Mid-Century Danish rosewood veneer secretary, Denmark, early 1950s. Production. In very
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950's Paolo Buffa Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Secretary
By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to Italian designer Paolo Buffa, this mahogany slant front secretary cabinet has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Iron
vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish
period 1950s
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
vintage secretary cupboard 1950s Blomstermala
By Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary cupboard 1950s Blomstermala
period 1950s
design Blomstermalá Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Secretary/ Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern secretary/ desk, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A secretary from the 1950s.
Biedermeier style.
Excellent condition
Dimensions: height 113 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
H 92 in W 75.5 in D 14.75 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Antique 1850s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 85.83 in W 50.79 in D 27.17 in
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Secretary
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s olive wood secretary from Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Secretaires
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
H 52.76 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
H 52.76 in W 34.65 in L 52.76 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in W 33.47 in L 59.06 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Grasscloth, Birch
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 126.78 in D 16.15 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 48.82 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
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
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Side Tables
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dry Bars
Danish Teak Atomic Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Secretary Desk from Denmark
This Vintage Secretary is in like new condition. With
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
1950's Danish Palisander Secretary
By Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Firenze, IT
Palisander Secretary
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
1950's Louis Paolozzi secretary and bureau
Located in New York, NY
1950's Louis Paolozzi multifunction secretary and bureau
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
20th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Mirror
Early Danish Secretary in Teak, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
open shelves and little drawers. Early Danish production 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Jacques Hitier Secretary Tnaubauto, 1950s
By Jacques Hitier, Tubauto
Located in Basel, CH
Jacques Hitier secretary manufactured by Tubauto in the 1950s in France. Bent, black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
1950s Spanish Midcentury Bureau or Secretary Desk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Midcentury secretary desk completely restored and renovated with blue-turquoise gradient paint on
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Jacques Hitier Secretary Sideboard for Multiplex, 1950s
By Jacques Hitier, Multiplex
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare Jacques Hitier sideboard secretary for Multiplex, circa 1950, in perfect vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sideboards
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Maple
Midcentury Secretary CB-01 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 48.04 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 48.04 in W 30.32 in D 11.82 in
1950s French Design Oak Wooden Chest of Drawers / Secretary with Brass Finish
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s French design wooden chest of drawers with beautiful curves composed of a wooden structure
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 33.86 in D 16.15 in
Danish Modern Teak Secretary by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Original 1950's Danish Modern Teak Secretary by Borge Mogensen. Features an oak base, 3 dresser
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak, Oak
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Materials
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Materials
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$3,927
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Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style.
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$2,250
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Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top
By Maddox Furniture
USA, 1970s
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Category
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Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
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Materials
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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H 45 in W 35.25 in D 22.25 in
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Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
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Category
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Materials
Wood
$3,119 Sale Price
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1950s Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s secretary for your home. A 1950s secretary — often made from wood, glass and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s secretary — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s secretary made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Emiel Veranneman, Gianfranco Frattini and Mengel Furniture Co. each produced at least one beautiful 1950s secretary that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Secretary?
A 1950s secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,635, while the lowest priced sells for $353 and the highest can go for as much as $1,492,810.
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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