Cane Secretary Desk
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
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Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item
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Materials
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$3,800
H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
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A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk
By Charles P. Limbert
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$3,295
H 40.75 in W 30.5 in D 16.25 in
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Secretary Desk Bar Credenza
By Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Secretary Desk Bar Credenza
The bottom of the secretary
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Wood
$2,595
H 49.5 in W 58 in D 19.25 in
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H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
Boho Chic Rattan Secretary Desk Designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture
By Kalma Ramon Castellano
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Vintage 1970s Drexel Furniture bamboo and cane accented tall two part secretary desk. The top part
Category
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Cane, Wood
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Materials: Cane Furniture
If the interiors people have been saving on Instagram lately are any indication, we’ll be seeing a lot more antique, new and vintage cane furniture in the years ahead.
Cane — the material of the moment that is inspiring a new generation of designers — has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, side tables and desks.
In case you’re wondering, cane refers to the peeled-off bark of rattan, an Old World species of climbing palm, while wicker may be used to describe natural or synthetic materials that were woven into a pattern. Raffia, another term thrown around when discussing woven furniture, refers to a palm tree native to tropical regions in Africa.
Of course, designers’ obsession with traditional artisanal techniques is nothing new. Marcel Breuer’s tubular Cesca chair, a design originally conceived in the 1920s, has drawn renewed attention in the past few years. And the popularity of materials like raffia and wicker reflects our desire for all things handmade.
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Questions About Cane Secretary Desk
- 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 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.
- 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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