American Secretary Desk
20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1880s American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Desks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Laminate, Burl
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century North American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American American Classical Desks
Maple
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rattan
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique Early 1900s American Desks
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century North American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
Antique 19th Century American Country Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Wood, Maple
Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires
Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century North American Victorian Secretaires
Cherry
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Secretaires
Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany, Glass
Late 20th Century Federal Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Glass, Paint
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1830s American American Classical Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
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- 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 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.
- 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 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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