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Mid Century Modern Secretary in Mahogany with a pull out mirror, Denmark 1960s
Mid Century Modern Secretary in Mahogany with a pull out mirror, Denmark 1960s

Mid Century Modern Secretary in Mahogany with a pull out mirror, Denmark 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

Combining refined Scandinavian aesthetics with highly practical storage, the piece is characterized by its clean architectural form, warm mahogany grain and beautifully sculpted inte...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Writing Desk with Drawers, 1960s
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Writing Desk with Drawers, 1960s

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Writing Desk with Drawers, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

The upper section features a generous open display or storage shelf, four small drawers and a central open compartment for stationery and personal items. A pull-out writing surface p...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut

18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Exceptional Baroque secretary or writing desk, probably from southern Germany, around 1760.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut, Pine

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"

Located in Dayton, OH

The desk features a drop front door with griffons and castle courtyard scene that opens to multiple cubbies and storage compartments with and additional pull out writing surface, sup...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table
Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table

Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The polished brass gallery rail above a slope front writing area which opens for storage, the hinged side door opens to reveal pull out drawers.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s

By Dyrlund

Located in München, BY

The piece features five large drawers in the lower section and a cleverly designed writing area above. A pull-out writing surface simultaneously reveals a tambour roll-top made of wo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s

By Dyrlund

Located in München, BY

Ideal for organizing documents, stationery, or collectibles. The pull-out writing surface provides a practical workspace while maintaining a compact footprint.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk

Located in Madrid, ES

The full width writing desk has various drawers and cubbyholes, and the original green leather writing surface is bordered in an embossed gold design.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Slide from the Georgian Period
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Slide from the Georgian Period

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Slide from the Georgian Period

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Georgian period, featuring a moulded rectangular top over a frieze showing two faux drawer fronts with brass swa...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed in the 1960s by famed designer Jens Risom, this vintage dresser features graduated drawers with unique sculpted handles and a pull-out (hidden) writing desk. Silver metal tr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Side Table/Writing Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Side Table/Writing Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Side Table/Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

At each side are charming pull outs with an ormolu hoop pull and each retaining their original gold tooled leather writing surfaces.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign tambour table top desk made in camphor wood.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Decora...

Materials

Brass

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box, 19th century
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box, 19th century

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box, 19th century

Located in Taichung, TW

Most remarkably, the base features a built-in, pull-out desk tray, which profoundly elevates its functional charm and historical presence.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

The brass fittings are original. Part of the writing surface is covered with green leather. The secretary desk is sold in original condition.

Category

Antique 1790s Dutch Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Commode w/ Fitted Leather Writing Slide
George III Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Commode w/ Fitted Leather Writing Slide

George III Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Commode w/ Fitted Leather Writing Slide

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Gillows, George III English mahogany serpentine dressing commode with shaped top surmounting a top drawer with green leather and gold leaf top drawer that pulls out to convert...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bevan Funnell Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers Desk
Bevan Funnell Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers Desk

Bevan Funnell Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fold-over top converts this compact mahogany bachelor's chest into a functional writing desk or dressing table. Designed in the classic Georgian manner, the hinged upper surface op...

Category

Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk
English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk

English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

The metamorphic section or the shelf section above the drawers is composed of a leather topped writing surface with gold tooling concealed within a fold-out area.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dropdown Secretary Desk, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dropdown Secretary Desk, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dropdown Secretary Desk, 1960s

Located in Detroit, MI

The large lockable fall front of the desk opens to form a generous writing surface and reveals a fitted interior with open cubby compartments.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XV Style Oak Secretary Desk
Antique Louis XV Style Oak Secretary Desk

Antique Louis XV Style Oak Secretary Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: 38 1/2" W, 22 1/2" D, 39 3/4" H Additional measurements: 29 1/8" to top of writing surface, 37 1/4" D with drop down door open.

Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Metal

French Empire Period Walnut Secretaire Desk, Circa 1810
French Empire Period Walnut Secretaire Desk, Circa 1810

French Empire Period Walnut Secretaire Desk, Circa 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The wood shows attractive figuring and a rich patina developed over time. The desk opens with a large pull-out writing drawer, revealing a red leather writing surface decorated with...

Category

Antique 1810s French Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

The secretary features a pull-out writing surface over three drawers. A pair of sliding glass cabinet doors, a hidden vanity mirror, and four small drawers above.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

20th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Trumeau Desk, 1970s
20th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Trumeau Desk, 1970s

20th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Trumeau Desk, 1970s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Dutch trumeau from the second half of the 20th century. A curved front and straight sides of excellent quality, richly inlaid with walnut, burl, rosewood, maple, mahogany, and fruitw...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style
19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style

19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Glass

Scandinavian Teak Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1960s
Scandinavian Teak Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1960s

Scandinavian Teak Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian teak secretary from the 1960s, raised on tapered legs typical of Nordic design. The upper section features open shelving forming a bookcase, above a writing area with a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The four drawers display circular ormolu keyhole escutcheons with pierced foliate keyhole covers with Greenman like masks. The top drawers pull out and the top flaps down using all i...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk
18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

Teal blue velvet chenille writing surface is old, but not original and shows some wear.

Category

Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Federal Style Nightstands with Interior Slant Desk - a Pair
Antique Mahogany Federal Style Nightstands with Interior Slant Desk - a Pair

Antique Mahogany Federal Style Nightstands with Interior Slant Desk - a Pair

Located in Centennial, CO

The drawers glide open and closed easily with one of the drawers featuring a green felt slant lap desk surrounded by wood storage compartments. Pull the green ribbon on the slant des...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Federal Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique American Wicker & Loom Vanity Desk With Matching Chair
Antique American Wicker & Loom Vanity Desk With Matching Chair

Antique American Wicker & Loom Vanity Desk With Matching Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A rare and versatile set that works beautifully as a vanity, writing desk, entry console, or accent desk in a bedroom, bath, or dressing area.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Early Victorian Vanities

Materials

Rattan, 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

The lower cabinet has 3 drawers below the cylinder roll and a pull out writing surface. Take time to enlarge the photos to view the extraordinary details of the drawers and doors ins...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Neoclassical Roll-Top Secretary Desk, France, Late 18th Century
Neoclassical Roll-Top Secretary Desk, France, Late 18th Century

Neoclassical Roll-Top Secretary Desk, France, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Refined neoclassical roll-top secrétaire standing on fluted square tapering legs with matching pilaster strips. The lower section features three drawers, topped by a mirrored two-doo...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, circa 1830–1840
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, circa 1830–1840

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, circa 1830–1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

Opening the fall front reveals a richly patinated dark blue interior fitted with seven small drawers with wooden knobs and a central enclosed compartment. Two pull-out wooden support...

Category

Antique 1830s Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded edge surmounting a case with four graduated drawers, the top of which converted to...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Slant Front Secretary Desk
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Slant Front Secretary Desk

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Country French Louis XVI secretary carved from solid old growth oak, its warm, mellow patina glowing across a wealth of neoclassical ornament. The slant front is a fra...

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780
Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780

Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

Additionally, a built-in wooden ledge at the bottom edge prevents documents from sliding when the surface is inclined. This multi-functional desk also features two clever lateral pul...

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, Chest of Drawers, 1960s

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, Chest of Drawers, 1960s

Located in The Hague, NL

The upper cabinet features three small top drawers, storage space and a pull-out writing surface (38cm). Has three spacious lower drawers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

A 1950s Teak Scandinavian Bookcase with Drawers and Desk Top
A 1950s Teak Scandinavian Bookcase with Drawers and Desk Top

A 1950s Teak Scandinavian Bookcase with Drawers and Desk Top

Located in New York, NY

Above, three open shelves provide generous display space, with the lowest shelf incorporating three small drawers. A pull-out writing surface extends from the lower cabinet, transfor...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Quarter-Sawn Slant-Top Oak Flat File Cabinet and Desk
Antique Quarter-Sawn Slant-Top Oak Flat File Cabinet and Desk

Antique Quarter-Sawn Slant-Top Oak Flat File Cabinet and Desk

Located in Dekalb, IL

Quarter sawn oak flat file or document cabinet featuring a slant-front work surface over a bank of seven shallow graduated drawers fitted with integral wood pulls and key escutcheons...

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

18th Century Three Part German Baroque Secretary Desk in Walnut & Fruitwood
18th Century Three Part German Baroque Secretary Desk in Walnut & Fruitwood

18th Century Three Part German Baroque Secretary Desk in Walnut & Fruitwood

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful form three part German Baroque secretary desk in walnut & fruitwood, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a case with a locking center door with pull out uppe...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century High Adjustable Secretaire Desk with integrated Hidden Chair, 1780
18th Century High Adjustable Secretaire Desk with integrated Hidden Chair, 1780

18th Century High Adjustable Secretaire Desk with integrated Hidden Chair, 1780

Located in Greven, DE

One of the furniture's outstanding technical features is its height adjustability: the entire cylinder top can be raised in stages using a crank inserted into the top right-hand draw...

Category

Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk Bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk Bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk Bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Detroit, MI

This expertly-crafted two-piece cabinet combines open display shelving, a concealed secretary desk and extensive closed storage. The upper section features open adjustable and remova...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Teak Secretary Desk & Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabr
Vintage Teak Secretary Desk & Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabr

Vintage Teak Secretary Desk & Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabr

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

A beautiful and practical piece of Danish design, made by Bornholms Møbelfabrik in 1966 — confirmed by the original date stamp on the back. Designed by Johannes Sorth, this tall unit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

19th Century Transforming Table, Ladies Desk, Secretaire, Walnut, France ca 1860
19th Century Transforming Table, Ladies Desk, Secretaire, Walnut, France ca 1860

19th Century Transforming Table, Ladies Desk, Secretaire, Walnut, France ca 1860

Located in Greven, DE

The result is a piece of women's furniture that can be used as a desk or a secretary. The working height of the writing surface is 73 cm.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Berlin Biedermeier secretary in mahogany Berlin Mahogany a.o. around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 169 x 101 x 53 cm Description: When closed, this piece of furniture presen...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Scandinavian Teak Wood Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard, Made in Sweden
Scandinavian Teak Wood Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard, Made in Sweden

Scandinavian Teak Wood Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard, Made in Sweden

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

The upper rolltop opens on three small drawers and cubby compartments over a pull-out tabletop writing surface. There are three spacious lower drawers with sculpted inset wooden hand...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Georgian English Oak Lift-Top Table, Circa 1800 – Versatile Antique Desk
Georgian English Oak Lift-Top Table, Circa 1800 – Versatile Antique Desk

Georgian English Oak Lift-Top Table, Circa 1800 – Versatile Antique Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Versatile and functional, this piece is perfect as a writing desk, console, or entryway table, offering discreet storage with its single drawer.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London

Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Moulded cornice over arched glazed panel doors with green fabric lined interior above a rolled front inlaid fan, shell and scroll decoration. Pull out embossed green leather writin...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Teak Secretary Cabinet / Desk by Borge Mogensen
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Teak Secretary Cabinet / Desk by Borge Mogensen

Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Teak Secretary Cabinet / Desk by Borge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson in the 1960s, this Swedish two-piece teak secretary cabinet embodies the enduring principles of Scandinavian Modern design, where beauty...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk
A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The apron is continued on all four sides, while centered by richly chased Ormolu mask, with pull out writing surfaces on each side. The top showcases a central black fitted Leather w...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk
Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk

Located in Greven, DE

If we open the flap, the previously locked writing surface can be pulled out. This completes the picture of two rows of drawers on top of each other, of which the top row is usable a...

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ormolu Side Table / Desk
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ormolu Side Table / Desk

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ormolu Side Table / Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The straight apron displays a recessed design and a pullout at the front with ormolu pulls and its original gold tooled leather writing surface and with a drawer at each side decorat...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Jacques Adnet Art Deco Burl Wood Secretaire / Fall-Front Desk, France, c. 1930s
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Burl Wood Secretaire / Fall-Front Desk, France, c. 1930s

Jacques Adnet Art Deco Burl Wood Secretaire / Fall-Front Desk, France, c. 1930s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Below, a hinged abattant (drop-front) descends on nickeled/chromed support arms to form a writing surface inset with the original burgundy Hermes leather, flanked by a fitted interio...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Ash

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk

Located in Greven, DE

Above the flap there are three small drawers in a row. Pulling out the work surface, the secretary flap opens automatically to reveal a simple interior with four drawers and four ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870

Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Marquetry inlays on the lower sides of the chest depict a winged-female figure. Slant-top opens to writing desk with six small drawers & open shelving.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Kingwood, Tulipwood

French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre
French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre

French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre

By Jean Kisling

Located in Berlin, DE

The cylinder front discloses a cabinet of five drawers (one of them can be locked with a key) and two shelfs. Underneath the writing compartment the desk contains six drawers which c...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

C. 1955 George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Drop-Front Desk
C. 1955 George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Drop-Front Desk

C. 1955 George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Drop-Front Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This example is done in walnut and has a drop-down front allowing for a writing or vanity surface. The piece has three drawers and retains its early hand-rubbed zinc C-pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Zinc

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau with Brass Mounts
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau with Brass Mounts

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau with Brass Mounts

Located in BÉTERA, ES

The curved upper section opens to reveal a fitted interior with multiple small drawers and compartments, while the pull-out writing surface is inset with leather and finished with a ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 20th Century English Mahogany Side Table
Antique Early 20th Century English Mahogany Side Table

Antique Early 20th Century English Mahogany Side Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

The most distinctive feature is the concealed red leather writing surface. Designed to slide out when required, it transforms the compact side table into a practical writing table or...

Category

Early 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Northern German Biedermeier Secretaire with Secret Compartments, 1820s, Mahogany
Northern German Biedermeier Secretaire with Secret Compartments, 1820s, Mahogany

Northern German Biedermeier Secretaire with Secret Compartments, 1820s, Mahogany

Located in Greven, DE

When the writing and work surface is pulled out forwards, a further row of drawers, seemingly arranged side by side, appears.

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary

19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Just underneath the top tier, a cylinder desk appears, with tailored molding when closed, and when rotated back, reveals a nice work area with interior drawers, plus a writing surfac...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Desk Pull Out Writing Surface For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk pull out writing surface for your home. Each desk pull out writing surface for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Find 187 options for an antique or vintage desk pull out writing surface now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk pull out writing surface, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk pull out writing surface made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. Gianfranco Frattini, François Linke and Bernini each produced at least one beautiful desk pull out writing surface that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk Pull Out Writing Surface?

Prices for a desk pull out writing surface start at $950 and top out at $220,408 with the average selling for $5,480.

Questions About Desk Pull Out Writing Surface

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.