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Danish Secretary's Desk
Danish Secretary's Desk

Danish Secretary's Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Vitze Secretary's Dresser. Teak wood with oil finish. Drop down desk with key. 3 spacious drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

1960s Atomic Danish Secretary Desk in Teak
1960s Atomic Danish Secretary Desk in Teak

1960s Atomic Danish Secretary Desk in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk

By Soborg Mobler

Located in North Hollywood, CA

has the label in the back. This secretary desk is made in Denmark. It is in vintage condition and has

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk

Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant Danish secretary desk crafted in teak, featuring a roll-top design with a sleek

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk

By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk

By Børge Mogensen

Located in San Diego, CA

Danish Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, circa 1960's. This gorgeous teak drop

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

Empire drop front desk, Copenhagen 1810-20. This unique Danish secretary desk is embellished with

Category

Antique 1810s Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Edmund Jørgensen mid-20th century Secretary Marquetry Cylinder Des
Danish Edmund Jørgensen mid-20th century Secretary Marquetry Cylinder Des

Danish Edmund Jørgensen mid-20th century Secretary Marquetry Cylinder Des

By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Danish Cylinder Desk – Mid-20th Century – Edmund Jørgensen A beautiful Danish secretary desk

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary

By H.W. Klein, Egon Ostergaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s in the style of Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made in Denmark. We've had a

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An elegant Mid-Century Modern Danish secretary chest crafted in rich teak, featuring a stylish roll

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s

Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser. Made in Denmark, 1950s Roll top, 3 big

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s
Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Maurice Villency

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a freshly restored secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential Maurice

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

By Kai Kristiansen, HJN Møbler

Located in Berkeley, CA

This lovely Danish modern secretary desk in rosewood was designed by Kai Kristiansen for HJN Møbler

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Toften c. 1950's
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Toften c. 1950's

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Toften c. 1950's

By Mobelfabrikken Toften

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Mid Century Danish Modern secretary desk, executed in vibrant rosewood veneer. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a freshly restored Model 68 secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Secretary Desk AB Bröderna Gustafssons - Scandinavian Mid-Century Design
Secretary Desk AB Bröderna Gustafssons - Scandinavian Mid-Century Design

Secretary Desk AB Bröderna Gustafssons - Scandinavian Mid-Century Design

By AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik

Located in Torino, IT

Questo secretary desk prodotto da AB Bröderna Gustafssons è un raffinato esempio di design

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Rosewood Secretary Desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven
Scandinavian Rosewood Secretary Desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven

Scandinavian Rosewood Secretary Desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven

By Brode Blindheim

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This vintage rosewood secretary desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven, Norway, is a stunning

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Desk Model 68 c. 1960's
Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Desk Model 68 c. 1960's

Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Desk Model 68 c. 1960's

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Emeryville, CA

The desk features a cleverly designed drop-down writing surface, two spacious lower drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Oak Secretary Desk
Vintage Danish Oak Secretary Desk

Vintage Danish Oak Secretary Desk

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage Danish / Scandinavian Modern oak secretary desk / dresser / chest of drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Country Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Located in Fulton, CA

A Danish Modern drop-front or secretary desk with 3 drawers and writing surface. Beautiful rosewood

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s

By Munch Møbler, Poul Volther

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Design desk Fab mid century quality secretary desk with good size drawer section by Poul Volther

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Secretary Desk or Cabinet
Danish Modern Secretary Desk or Cabinet

Danish Modern Secretary Desk or Cabinet

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Danish Modern Secretary Desk with Pull out shelf. Small drawers on top and big drawers on bottom

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern rosewood secretary desk / dresser

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk
Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk

Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk Beautifully designed teak vanity secretary desk by

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak
Danish Modern Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak

Danish Modern Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 30

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk
Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk

Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk

Located in Cordova, SC

the two. This desk/cabinet combo can also easily be place on another piece of furniture or a low

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror

Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk
Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

By Erling Torvits

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Danish Design Danish glossy veneer secretary attributed Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

18th Century Danish Baroque Secretary Desk in Faux-Marble
18th Century Danish Baroque Secretary Desk in Faux-Marble

18th Century Danish Baroque Secretary Desk in Faux-Marble

Located in Kastrup, DK

Impressive Danish Baroque secretary desk in grey-blue faux-marble decoration. The piece is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet

Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet . Measures 39.5

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very nice vintage danish flip top desk.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather

Located in Centennial, CO

A stately antique circa 1900 Danish Biedermeier style secretary desk crafted out of gorgeous

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth
Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth

Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tall Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Johannes Sorth. Tambour door and drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Bookcase Cabinet & Secretary Desk 1960s
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Bookcase Cabinet & Secretary Desk 1960s

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Bookcase Cabinet & Secretary Desk 1960s

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood bookcase cabinet and secretary desk was made

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Erling Torvits Walnut Secretary Desk with Wave Front, Denmark, 1960s
Erling Torvits Walnut Secretary Desk with Wave Front, Denmark, 1960s

Erling Torvits Walnut Secretary Desk with Wave Front, Denmark, 1960s

By Erling Torvits

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

This elegant secretary desk was designed by Erling Torvits in Denmark in the 1960s. Crafted in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Baltimore, MD

An elegant rare Mid-Century Modern teak secretary desk or vanity with mirror by famous Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Made of teak and dating from the 1960s, this impressive bookcase with secretary/desk is a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Secretary, Danish Teak desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
Secretary, Danish Teak desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik

Secretary, Danish Teak desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Very pretty secretary, scriban, Scandinavian. 3 large drawers on the lower part (the top drawer

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Erling torvits secretary desk in teak
Erling torvits secretary desk in teak

Erling torvits secretary desk in teak

By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1961 Materials: Teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Elegant Mahogany Empire Secretary Desk with Satinwood Intarsia
Elegant Mahogany Empire Secretary Desk with Satinwood Intarsia

Elegant Mahogany Empire Secretary Desk with Satinwood Intarsia

Located in Kastrup, DK

This small charming Empire secretary desk, crafted in Copenhagen around 1810, consists of three

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bone, Leather, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau
Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau

Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant mid 20th century Danish oak drop‑front secretary desk / bureau featuring a classic fall

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Danish Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish secretary desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Danish secretary desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish secretary desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish secretary desk made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Danish secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Arne Wahl Iversen and Vinde Møbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Secretary Desk?

The average selling price for a Danish secretary desk at 1stDibs is $2,322, while they’re typically $915 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Danish Secretary Desk
  • 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 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 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.

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