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Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
stained veneers and a dark mahogany backdrop with a mirrored back behind spindles. the desk is in two
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 57.75 in W 38 in D 22.75 in
Kittinger Williamsburg Adaptation Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk / Bookcase
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a two piece mahogany blind door secretary desk / bookcase in the Chippendale
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
H 82 in W 40.5 in D 21.75 in
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 46.75 in W 18.25 in D 41 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood Inlaid Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secretary desk. The two door five drawer secretary is raised by fine cabriole legs with beautiful pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Two Piece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spanish Chinoiserie Secretary Desk, two parts. Desk features a lower chest with four storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Sheridan Flame Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Sheridan secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper having a shaped crest over case with
Category
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk
Located in Miami, FL
French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk
This exquisite
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 97.5 in W 47.13 in D 20.25 in
Exceptional Two Part George I English Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional example of a late George I English secretary desk in walnut, its upper case with a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Materials
Brass
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall European painted wood two-part secretary from the early 19th century, with molded cornice
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Secretaires
Materials
Brass
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with two
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 83.5 in W 49.25 in D 238.5 in
Swedish Two-Piece Teak Cabinet or Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cleverly converts into a secretary desk, along with two adjustable shelves and three drawers. Meanwhile
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Rare Two Piece Antique Dutch Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
desk surface and drawers inside the top. The cabinet is in two pieces and very solidly made. Dates to
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Dutch Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
H 74.25 in W 38 in D 19 in
Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 85.5 in W 50.6 in D 22.5 in
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
top. Underneath is a fold out secretary desk with two large doors which open up to adjustable shelving
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Wood Two-Toned Secretary Desk or Bar Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This unique midcentury Danish modern walnut wood secretary desk is, circa 1960. The Classic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Wood
H 45.25 in W 35 in D 17.75 in
Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine Hepplewhite figured mahogany secretary desk, in two parts, the upper section with arcaded
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Italian Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
Italian painted and parcel silver-gilt two-part secretary bookcase (desk); the upper section having
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Paint, Wood
Regency Style Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Burl Two Part Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Plainview, NY
This stunning Regency style Maitland Smith flame mahogany secretary desk has two parts. The upper
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 67 in W 37.5 in D 23.25 in
Two-Piece Cabinet with Secretary Desk by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
adjustable shelf above a secretary desk that conceals a desk lamp and numerous storage compartments. The
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan two-piece secretary desk bookcase with panel doors and drawers.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Bamboo
Two Part Italian secretary
Located in New York, NY
A two part Italian transitional style secretary desk with fall front surface above single drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Rustic Tramp Art Notch Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Tramp Art secretary desk with two drawers, a low back and side gallery, and notch-carved
Category
20th Century Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Two-Piece Brushed Steel Corner Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting, Mid-Century, brushed steel, corner secretary, desk or station with angular lines is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
English Chinoiserie / Georgian Style Red and Black Secretary Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style contemporary black and red faux lacquer Chinoiserie two-piece secretary desk
Category
20th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
piece painted bookcase or secretary desk. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in good condition with
Category
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Custom Painted Italian French Regency Style Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful hand-painted vintage, two-piece secretary desk with matching chair. The pieces are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular English mahogany two part secretary, its upper case with shaped cornice surmounting
Category
Antique 1750s English Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Brass
H 85 in W 45 in D 25.5 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
18th Century Chinoiserie Italian Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th century chinoiserie Italian two piece secretary desk / bookcase. This spectacular one of a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Swedish Modern Two-Toned Inlaid Rolltop Secretary Desk
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Swedish modern two-toned cylinder secretary desk cabinet circa 1960 has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Two Piece Cabinet & Secretary Desk Circa 1960's
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak two piece secretary consisting of server size media cabinet with pair of sliding doors
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Continental Baltic Flame Mahogany Veneer Two Section Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Baltic (19th Century) flame mahogany veneer two part secretary desk / cabinet with an upper section
Category
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.5 in W 40.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Two-Part Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Finely handcrafted 19th century English Campaign chest of drawers. It is comprised of two cases
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Two Piece Quality Floral Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
decorations. The desk is two pieces and measures 74 tall x 27 widex 17 deep. The desk dates to teh 1920s era.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Horner School Oak Two-Door Secretary, Bookcase with Desk, C1920
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
secretary in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with double door bookcase having
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
19th Century Two-Part Camphor Wood Campaign Chest and Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
upper chest that can be transformed into a secretary desk. There are nine compartments in total. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish paint decorated secretary / desk.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bonnet top secretary desk with two doors over a four drawer base. Both top and bottom having hidden
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III (Hepplewhite) mahogany and oval inlaid butler's secretary desk in two parts on French
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Scandinavian Two-Part Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian two-part painted secretary from the 18th century, with carved crest, slant-front
Category
Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 84.25 in W 46.75 in D 20.25 in
Swedish Rococo Period 1790s Painted Two-Part Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period painted wood two-piece tall secretary from the late 18th century, with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 87.25 in W 43.75 in D 21.75 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period two-part tall secretary from circa 1790 with elegant carved décor
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 82 in W 49.75 in D 23.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
An English Queen Anne style painted fall front two-part secretary desk. The upper section having
Category
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Materials
Mirror
Italian 20th Cent Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Two-Part Secretary Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The upper part with an arched cornice features two doors opening up to a Venetian red painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 83 in W 38 in L 83 in
Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish painted wood two-part secretary from circa 1810 with beige / light gray painted finish
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 84.75 in W 54.5 in D 21 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Louis XVI style French inlaid secretary desk with two shelves, three drawers and a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Cylinder Desk and Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century two part walnut English cylinder secretary desk and bookcase with nicely
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Secretaires
Charming Early 20th Century Italian Provincial Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fetching two part grey painted secretary desk features an upper cabinet crowned by shaped
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
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
Baker Furniture Country French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bonnet Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable quality two-piece walnut secretary desk by Baker Furniture Co. in the Country French
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 89 in W 46 in D 22 in
Fine early 1800s Era English Georgian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and unique form of Chinese Chippendale two piece secretary desk. The desk was made
Category
Antique 1820s English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 82 in W 44 in D 21 in
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
top. Underneath is a fold out secretary desk with two large doors which open up to adjustable shelving
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Steel
Italian-Made Walnut French Louis XV Style Secretary Desk For Macys
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style two piece secretary desk. The desk is in good condition with minor signs of age and use
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A George III period two-part mahogany secretary desk with inlaid interior, document drawer, glass
Category
Antique 1780s European George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Venetian Painted and Gilt Decorated Secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Venetian Louis XV style painted and partial gilt two part secretary desk, made in Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
flame mahogany doors, and fitted with two drawers and a secretary desk. Adjustable shelves. C. 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Teak Free Standing Wall Unit, ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak free-standing wall unit consisting of drop front secretary writing desk, two cabinets
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Four Bay Modular Wall Unit by Hansen and Guldborg
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler, Kai Kristiansen, George Nelson, Poul Cadovius, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Raleigh, NC
two drawers and two cubbies. One large shelf or secretary desk. Two smaller shelves and five larger
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the two secretary desk you’re looking for. A two secretary desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the two secretary desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A two secretary desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Maitland Smith and Hans J. Wegner each produced at least one beautiful two secretary desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Two Secretary Desk?
Prices for a two secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,576 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,750.
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.
Questions About Two Secretary Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary 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.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An 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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