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Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
made of solid brass flat bar set within door faces.
Hidden pull-down desktop secretary with very clean
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over
Category
Antique 1790s Chinese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
American Chippendale Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hardware. Drop front top reveals desktop area with storage.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of oak
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Maple, Oak
Antique Victorian Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transport your workspace into another time and place with this exquisite antique secretary desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Toledo, OH
John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk. circa 20th century. A two-piece slant front walnut
Category
20th Century Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
18th Century Country French Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French neoclassical secretary is a splendid example of the genre, dating to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a stunning early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary. This secretary features a newer
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Brass
American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian two-piece walnut secretary cabinet with a base having a drawer whose front folds
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A magnificent English 18th century Chippendale secretary bookcase of exceptional detail. The
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic 19th Century Country French Secretary, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Rustic 19th century Country French secretary ~ Cabinet is the perfect choice for the casual decor
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Secretaires
Materials
Iron
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
We present you this piece of furniture
Category
Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
deepest points x 49.5" H, desktop is 30.75" H.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks
Materials
Elm, Mahogany
19th Century George III Secretary Desk/Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A spectacular piece of English craftsmanship. The details are amazing. Desktop is tooled leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Desks
Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique clock secretary desk made around 1820 to 1840 in northern Sweden. The desk and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Pine Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted during the 19th century, this French Louis Philippe period pine secretary is ideal for
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Secretary desk. Beautiful flame mahogany cabinet with trellis million
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunningly gorgeous and outstanding early 18th century English George I Secretary
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage teak Secretary by Erling Torvits for Klim Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish teak secretary designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This secretary has a hinged
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 47.25 in W 40.95 in D 18.51 in
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
We present you this piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Baize
H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Secretary Bookcase Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
entire piece has an attractive cerused finish that showcases the oak woodgrains. The desktop measures 34
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20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Secretary's Desk, Danish, Narrow Office Table, Sibast Mobel, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage secretary's desk. A Danish, rosewood narrow office table by Sibast Mobel, dating
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Late 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 26.58 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
tooled leather desktop cabinet with hidden light fixture and two small drawers and shelf inside. One
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 84.5 in W 42.75 in D 20.38 in
Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Italian secretary desk in the style of Aldo Tura. This desk features a lacquered
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 43.75 in W 43.5 in D 20.75 in
Secretary Desk ‘Entremanos’ by Spanish Artist Andrés Nagel for Akaba, 1988 Spain
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern anthropomorphic form secretary desk 'Entremanos' made of cut steel and wood
Stunning
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak 4 Part Triple Stacked Secretary Display Cabinet Dry Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak 4-part triple stacked display cabinet, or secretary, or
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 75 in W 47.5 in D 17.75 in
Rustic A. Brandt Ranch Oak Secretary Style Drop Front Student Desk with Bookcase
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Late 20th Century Rustic or Western secretary style drop front lighted student desk with
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 74.5 in W 32 in D 15 in
Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller, 1960's
Walnut
Herman Miller tag on inside of drawer.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 37.5 in W 57.25 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Rosewood Secretaire by Erling Torvits for Klim Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Elshout, NL
secretary has a hinged leaf that drops down and becomes a sturdy desktop. Behind this leaf are three drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
1930s, Italian Art Deco Desk Writing Table Four Drawers in Blond Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
. Knee passage height 62 cm.
This handsome desk was used by the secretary as a place for the typewriter
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 26.78 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in
Late 17th C Louis XIV Italian Walnut Scrittorio Con Scarabattolo, Burl & Inlay
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 17th Century Louis XIV Italian walnut secretary cabinet, termed a Scrittorio con Scarabattolo
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 43.2 in W 67.3 in D 26.8 in
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian two-piece walnut secretary cabinet with a base having a drawer whose front folds
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20th Century American Rustic Stools
Materials
Wood, Wicker
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
French Empire Secretaire a Abattant with Cuban Acajou Mahogany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
all.
The fall front desk can be considered the cousin of the secretary desk. Both have a main working
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
tabernacle on the left side.
The Secretary is fronted with a solid walnut drop down desktop section with 4
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: W 140 * D 75 * H 103 cm
Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: W 140 x D 75 x H 103 cm
Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Red and gold hand-painted chinoiserie lacquered secretary/bookcase with a fitted interior for
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Antique 1860s English Secretaires
English Walnut Bureau Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
interior on bracket feet. This secretary has three long drawers for storage beneath a desktop that is
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Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Cabinet Secretary Desk by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
for Pastoe in the early 1950's. Bookcase with 2 shelves and a drop-down desktop with beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Rancho Monterey Period Secretary Desk with Three Drawers
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very practical secretary desk with fold down desktop. Three drawers. Original finish. Unsigned
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Vintage 1930s Rancho Monterey Secretaires
Midcentury Danish Writing or Secretary Desk, Teak, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Not too big writing desk from Denmark with retractable desktop - just the right size for a notebook
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Teak
Early 1800s Swedish Pine Secretary with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
, the hinged secretary desktop opens to reveal 11 smaller interior drawers and small, central cabinet
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Desktop or Hanging Organizer Clerk Secretary Mail
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak desktop or hanging organizer. Includes 5 cubbies and a drawer for storage over a large
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 7.25 in
Danish Design Teak Secretary
Located in VENLO, LI
Vintage Danish teak secretary desk. This rare piece features a simple yet sophisticated design and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
British Colonial Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive secretary was once found in an colonial office in Rangoon, Burma. The large door
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique English Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
horizontal cabinet door drops to become a secretary desktop, with the aforementioned interior drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
1860s French Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
, and colorful painted inset drawers and desktop, this piece reflects the casual, eclectic, and refined
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Paint
French Patinated Tall Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A hardwood secretary cabinet from France, circa 1900. This two-door cabinet features a unique tall
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Secretary with Mirror
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A secretary desk is a multipurpose unit that can be used as a vanity and for clothing storage, or a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
1880s White Patinated Secretary Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
simplified mouldings with straight inset doors and drawers, a folding desktop gives an extra work surface and
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
x 39.5 W x 18 D; desktop 31.5 H.
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An absolutely stunning French 19th century Louis Philippe mahogany secretary. Behind it's two
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
1860s French Bleached Oak Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak secretary desk was made in France, circa 1860. It features geometric paneling and
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Secretary by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, this Danish modern secretary desk has been crafted from rosewood with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Danish Secretary by Gunnar Falsig
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Slide-out desktop extends work surface to 18.25" depth. Showcase with original etched glass sliding
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Louis XVI Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
, a foldable desktop and small inset drawers this cabinet is true to its name with plenty of handy
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Hutch
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak circa 1960s, Denmark. Equipped with three deep storage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Løvig and Jens Quistgaard Dansk Secretary Bookcase
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teakwood secretary and bookcase with lower tambour door credenza, two pull out drawers and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
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Desktop Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic desktop secretary available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every desktop secretary was constructed with great care. There are 38 variations of the antique or vintage desktop secretary you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desktop secretary — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A desktop secretary made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made desktop secretary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, Ico Parisi and Boleslaw Danikowski are consistently popular.
How Much is a Desktop Secretary?
A desktop secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,708, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $26,008.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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