$2,657
H 43.31 in W 36.23 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Danish vintage Secretary /Make up by Dyrlund, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish vintage Secretary by Dyrlund, 1960s Secretary of Dyrlund in teak. 4 drawers
Teak
$8,938
H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Secretary in Rio Rosewood by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
, behind which shelves and drawers. Manufactured by Dyrlund. Exceptional original condition.
Rosewood
$1,811
H 40.36 in W 32.49 in D 18.31 in
60s 70s teak secretary chest of drawers Danish Modern by Dyrlund Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak secretary chest of drawers Danish Modern by Dyrlund Denmark Object: Secretary
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary in Rosewood by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish secretary in rosewood by Dyrlund with four large drawers.
Rosewood
Secretary, desk, Danish in Rio rosewood by Dyrlund 1960.
By Dyrlund
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian Secretary/Desk composed of 3 large drawers on the lower part and a hinged
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tambour Roll Top Secretary by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Scandinavian Modern Danish teak tambour roll-top secretary by Dyrlund is a true showcase of
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk by Dyrlund
By Børge Mogensen, Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Late 1960s Dyrlund Danish teak drop front secretary with three bottom drawers. With
Teak
Sold
H 43 in W 34 in D 18 in
Danish Midcentury Dyrlund Rosewood Secretary Vanity Desk Dresser Wardrobe
By Dyrlund
Located in West Hartford, CT
Scandinavian Modern rosewood secretary desk or vanity that features a top drawer that pulls out for
Rosewood
Sold
H 43 in W 35.5 in D 2 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity Dresser by Dyrlund c 1960/70's
By Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century, Danish Modern combination, chest of drawers, desk, vanity, made by Dyrlund, circa 1960
Mirror, Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk, circa 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Peabody, MA
Low slant front teak secretary desk by Dyrlund, made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Interior features
Teak
1960s Danish Modern Dyrlund Teak Secretary Desk
By Dyrlund
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s teak secretary desk by Dyrlund. Desk features a large amount of storage, with one large file
Teak
Sold
H 43 in W 34.25 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in rosewood manufactured by Dyrlund
Rosewood
Secretary desk 1152M in solid oak, Dyrlund, Denmark, 1990's
By Dyrlund
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
standards that it applies to all its achievements. If Dyrlund prides itself on having had prestigious and
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in L 78.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary or Wall Unit by Dyrlund, Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Mid-century Modern rosewood secretary /chest of drawer unit, manufactured Dyrlund, Denmark, 1960
Rosewood
Sold
H 43.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Secretary Fold Down Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drop-down teak secretary desk with three drawers by Dyrlund. Beautiful recessed solid teak handles
Wood, Teak
Dyrlund Teak Secretary
Located in Washington, D.C., DC
Dyrlund teak secretary with 3 drawers.
Danish Design Vintage Secretaire Designed by Dyrlund Smith
By Dyrlund
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Danish design vintage secretary is beautifully designed by Dyrlund Smith. The secretary was
Teak
$2,294 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$2,557
H 36.03 in W 33.08 in D 17.92 in
Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer. This is a nicely mad...
Brass
$4,200
H 40 in W 52 in D 15.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Large Scale Cabinet, Chest or Credenza in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Scandinavian cabinet from the 1960's. This sleek piece features gorgeous book-matched teak wood, large door and six drawers with tons of interior storage space. Nice shall...
Teak
$1,650
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Petite Tea Trolley / Bar Cart in Solid Teak by Sika Møbler, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Sika Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts functional and beauty this exceptional Danish-made bar cart is a must-have for collectors searching for that perfect accent piece. Beautifully crafted from solid teak, t...
Brass
$7,700
H 52 in W 48 in D 20 in
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
By Karl Johan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany with a writing flap, designed by Karl-Johan in goo...
Metal, Brass
Sykkylven Brode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s
By Brode Blindheim
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning and very beautiful Rosewood Desk for Brode Blindheim by Sykky Iven circa 1960s. This amazing slant front desk is structured on a refined stretcher base. The cabinet has wo...
Rosewood
$2,695
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 35 in
19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table in clean antique Condition. Measures 36" in width, 17.5" in depth folded, 35" in depth unfolded and 29.5...
Mahogany
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
Antique Hepplewhite Plum Pudding Mahogany Demilune Console Game Table Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive authentic Hepplewhite period console table, circa 1790s. Made from "Plum Pudding" Mahogany with a demilune, crescent or half moon form. Perfect for use as an en...
Baize, Mahogany
$2,995
H 67.25 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch Buffet measures: 48.5 wide x 20 deep x 67.25 All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Glass, Walnut
Mid century Danish Modern Flip Down Desk in teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak secretary desk Featuring a flip down front with small drawers organizer slots and lower large drawers. Beautiful danish construction including brass hinges with wond...
Brass
A pair of Classical landscapes
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
George Smith of Chichester (Chichester 1714-1776) Landscape with figures resting by a river; River landscape with figures outside a thatched cottage Both Signed Geo: Smith A pair, Oi...
Oil
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 25.88 in W 39.38 in D 18.38 in
Vintage Danish Teak Locking Storage Cabinet Credenza by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard cabinet in teak designed by Borge Mogensen circa 1960's. This unique piece is accented with signature sculpted handles and brass hardware providin...
Brass
$2,792
H 47.64 in W 51.58 in D 18.51 in
Danish Teak Secretary by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This elegant vintage design secretary from the 1960s was designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik and impresses with its timeless aesthetics and functionality. The secretary h...
Teak
$1,500
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
A stunning mid century modern teak secretary desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s
By Century Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning mid century modern teak secretary desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted by renowned maker CENTURY, this piece features clean lines, a darker warm teak grain, and time...
Wood
$2,409Sale Price|27% Off
H 50.79 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Antique Mahogany and Marble Dental / Dentist Cabinet, Amsterdam ca 1920
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unique dentist cabinet was designed and made circa 1920/30s in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It features 18 mahogany fronted drawers in three different sizes: DWH 28 x 29 x 2...
Mahogany
Stunning Poul Hundevad Rosewood Secretary Cabinet , Denmark
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modern, two piece, book matched rosewood, bookcase secretary cabinet by Poul Hundevad ... Birch wood interior,,, features a 26 inch height bottom cabinet with sliding doors, a...
Birch, Rosewood
Proudly maintaining functionalist ideals and Scandinavian modernist sensibilities for more than six decades, Denmark’s Dyrlund furniture company declares itself a maker of the antiques of tomorrow. Its durable and appealing mid-century pieces are recognizable to collectors owing to the brand’s golden circle logo, embossed with the name Dyrlund, which is synonymous with quiet elegance and superior quality.
Working with ash, beech, oak and teak, Dyrlund’s furniture makers employ quality oil finishes by hand to protect and bring out the deep richness of the wood. The company outfits its sideboards and cupboards with sturdy, solid-wood oval handles — another signature that is likely familiar to enthusiasts of the manufacturer.
Established in 1960, the company set out to create long-lasting furniture that would remain beautiful and reliable throughout its life. Over the years, the brand's focus has mainly been on the manufacture of office furnishings. Dyrlund credenzas, desks and office cabinets — as well as living room items like sofas and coffee tables — are the most well-known pieces. However, Dyrlund occasionally produces limited runs of bedroom furniture, such as beds and nightstands.
Dyrlund boasts a clientele that includes celebrities, royalty and heads of state. One client the company is particularly proud of is Mikhail Gorbachev. The late Russian and Soviet politician posed for a photo standing in front of a Dyrlund desk.
The company still operates out of Copenhagen, headed by director Bent Møller Jørgensen, who is just as often seen on the shop floor going over details with cabinetmakers as he is in his office speaking to clients. Dyrlund’s commitment to quality and Danish modern forms hasn't wavered and is sure to continue into the future.
On 1stDibs, find Dyrlund dining tables, seating and bookcases.
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
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 — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.