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Cane Secretary Desk

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

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

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Secretary Desk Bar Credenza
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Secretary Desk Bar Credenza

Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Secretary Desk Bar Credenza

By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Secretary Desk Bar Credenza The bottom of the secretary

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk By Charles P. Limbert

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Boho Chic Rattan Secretary Desk Designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture
Boho Chic Rattan Secretary Desk Designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture

Boho Chic Rattan Secretary Desk Designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture

By Kalma Ramon Castellano

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Beautifully curved capsule-shaped entryway desk designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture

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Vintage 1970s Asian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Rattan

1970s Drexel Bamboo Secretary Desk
1970s Drexel Bamboo Secretary Desk

1970s Drexel Bamboo Secretary Desk

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H 81 in W 36 in D 19 in

1970s Drexel Bamboo Secretary Desk

By Drexel

Located in Amherst, NH

Vintage 1970s Drexel Furniture bamboo and cane accented tall two part secretary desk. The top part

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Cane, Wood

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By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a decorative 19th century armoire, with hand-painted classical motifs on a green background. The arched top is situated over a large single door. The bowed bottom section c...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
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By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

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Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s

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H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 31.11 in

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Handewitt, DE

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Located in North Fort Myers, FL

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By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed

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Located in LEGNY, FR

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Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.

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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
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Located in South Bend, IN

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Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront

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H 92.25 in W 72.25 in D 17.5 in

Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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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.

Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage cane furniture on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cane Secretary Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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, 2022
    Secretary 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    An 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.