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Flip Top Secretary Desk

New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured
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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
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Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
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Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks

Materials

Metal

1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully painted and decorated mahogany Secretary Bureau writing table with Flip green Leather
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Portuguese style secretary writing table or desk by Tommy Bahama. The spinet or piano
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20th Century Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made
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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late VictoruiaTiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings and cut bamboo floral
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Antique Early 1900s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT! Baded top.
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20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Yellow Gold Typewriter Desk Charm, 14k Office Secretary's Gift Moves Flips
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Typewriter Desk, Office Secretary's Gift Features: The
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Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Desk and Chair by Robert Bloch
By Athelia by Robert Bloch
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Bloch for Studio Athelia - A fine French Art Deco rosewood secretary desk with a flip top
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Chrome

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
flip top writing surface opens to a baize writing surface. Base includes two over two drawers with
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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Abattant Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
design. The desk features a flip-down secretary storage compartment. Inside, you’ll find a series of
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
flip-top desk with green felt pad and carved slots for pens and other desk accessories, and robust
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. 1960's Denmark.
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
the interior. A key opens the desk top which flips down to reveal mini drawers and letter organizers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

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French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James Monroe brought back from France in 1797. These desks are elegant examples of the popu...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful writing secretary in figured mahogany featuring a flight of 4 drawers & a cylinder top that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface with 4 interior drawers & letter cu...
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Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tiger Oak Secretary Desk by Danner
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Antique Tiger Oak Secretary Desk by Danner, featuring exquisite craftsmanship, functionality, and historic charm for your office or study space....
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five Stack Barrister Secretary & Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase offers mahogany construction with central secretary case having drop down desk, flanking bo...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wear appropriate with age and use. Lid is d...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

French Provincial Marquetry Inlaid Mixed Fruitwood Breakfast / Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful French made Provincial marquetry mixed fruitwood Inlaid pedestal oval or round breakfast / dining table in great condition. Pedestal with amazing hand carvings over four ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

George III Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Antique 1790 Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Simply stunning George III secretaire bookcase in mahogany Lovingly restored so in great shape Lots of storage with drawers below and glass covered bookcase to the top Desk section -...
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Antique 1790s George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic antique French desk. The desk is in good condition and measures 19 inches deep x 31 wide x 30 inches tall. The desk dates to teh 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Signed Asian Coromandel Eight Panel Screen Expandable Room Divider
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Asian coromandel expandable room divider. Great scale with height of 94" and vivid colors throughout. Some age appropriate wear, see pics. Now more than ever, home is whe...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

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 composed of a three-drawer dresser with a sliding desktop and an add-on unit with smal...
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Oak

"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Grace was the inspiration for this lovely birch secretary which makes working from home a joy! Three locking drawers sit beneath a generous drop-front with 6 interior drawers, a pair...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Birch

"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
H 41 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Scandinavian Secretary with drawers mahagony by Gjövik Möbler, Norway
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Scandinavian Secretary with drawers mahagony by Gjövik Möbler, Norway, 1960s Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 44 D x 86 W x 133 H cm Writing area extends: 45 x 82 cm ...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with vibrant red lacquer, this desk showcases intricate gold detailing and hand-painted motifs...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
H 42 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Thomasville Georgian Flame Mahogany Blockfront Secretary Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
This Georgian style traditional block front secretary desk is matched flame grain mahogany is signed Thomasville Original finish in fine condition. Brass hardware is original and ...
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Late 20th Century Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Solid Cherry and Stenciled Leather Top Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful long solid cherry with leather top coffee table , cocktail table in good condition. Measures 60 inches in width, 18 inches in depth and stands 18 inches tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Secretary Desk Hutch With Bookcase
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Mid Century Modern secretary desk designed by Drexel group, it is marked inside the drawer and in the back too. This iconic desk is made of walnut wood and brass ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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Mid Century Richardson Bros Co. Secretary Desk
By Richardson Brothers
Located in Spokane Valley, WA
piece flips up, and stays up with a slide out support underneath. Formica top desk. Minor dings here and
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood Secretary Unit or Vanity Scandinavian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
portion, open shelving on the upper unit, a pull-out desk top and a flip up mirror. This item would work
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Studio Craft Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modernist design. It appears to be a custom one-off. Plywood with walnut veneer and trim with solid walnut base support. Sculpted walnut pull. Nice storage compartments wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Pennsylvania House Cherry Queen Anne Flip Top Step Back Desk or Secretary
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Pennsylvania House solid cherry step back secretary or ladies desk, circa 1960s. Features nine
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Vintage 1960s Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig
Located in New York, NY
Lovely example of this popular design in teak. Large work surface with secretary unit, including
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig
Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig
H 29 in W 64.5 in D 29 in
Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood
Located in Chicago, IL
In the manner of Grete Jalk, this Danish writing desk or secretary is clad completely in rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood
Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood
H 30.5 in W 35.75 in D 25 in
Teak Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Løvig Design
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Elegant desk with flip-top secretary designed by Jens Quistgaard. The secretary shelf can be
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Teak Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard
Teak Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard
H 33.86 in W 63.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish Rosewood "Flip-Top" Desk by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Løvig Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
secretary shelf flips down to extend the desk top for more working space. Expands up to 38"in deep. Contains
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielson for Løvig Dansk, 1977 Denmark, Refinished
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flip top desk is hinged with classy and attractive brass hinges and flips backward to expand the depth
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
great storage and flip top surface open for a desk. Perfect for a small space. Super utilitarian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Denmark, 1960s. 33.5" wide, 17.25" deep, 43" high. With the desk top flipped down, the depth is 26.5".
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Desks

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
H 43 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique secretary or writing desk. Made from tiger maple featuring a flip top that opens to
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning writing cabinet! Flip down the desk to reveal drawers, storage cubbies, and more
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Secretary Desk
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Secretary Desk
H 48 in W 49.25 in D 19 in
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
and lower flip top desk over turned legs. Made from poplar and walnut; first half 19th century.  
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
top, which flips down to reveal mini drawers, letter organizers and a built-in light. Add a mirror and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
H 43 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
built as a solitary unit and can be removed easily from the top, allowing the desk to be safely moved
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Secretary Desk with Mirror and Brass Detailing
Located in Minneapolis, MN
photos were taken. Desk top flips down to create a flat task surface. Brass handle pulls.
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Shell Bamboo Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
laminate panels. Burnished brass hardware. Flip down desk top with a wrapped leather top. Acquired from a
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Late 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Paper

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Ball & Claw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mahogany secretary or writing desk, circa 1930s. Featuring a flip top that opens to
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Vintage 1930s Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Spinet Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mahogany writing table or secretary with a flip-top hinged single drawer that reveals a pullout
Category

20th Century American Empire Desks

American Mahogany Spinet Desk
American Mahogany Spinet Desk
H 33 in W 40 in D 20 in
Restored Tiger Bamboo Secretary Desk, Aesthetic Movement
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings and cut bamboo floral sculpture along
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Bamboo

Mahogany Block Front Georgian Style Goffard Townsend Secretary Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
on carved bracket feet. The flip down desk top with carved shell motif under a double door opening
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Tall Thin Secretary Secretaire Desk Banded Mahogany One-Piece
Located in West Hartford, CT
one piece. Features desk that flips open and glass display cabinet at top with shelving.
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Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chinoiserie Italian Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century chinoiserie Italian two piece secretary desk / bookcase. This spectacular one of a
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Davis Cabinet Company Cherry Apothecary Secretary Desk Chest 625 57"
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Davis cabinet Company solid cherry apothecary style secretary desk or chest of drawers
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Late 20th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Danish Modern Teak Secretary, 1960s
By Hanbjerg Mobelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
This versatile beautiful Danish teak secretary works as both a writing desk, a vanity and chest of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Secretary, 1960s
Danish Modern Teak Secretary, 1960s
H 39.77 in W 32.29 in D 17.52 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
section that attaches to an upper Secretary section having a flip down work station or standing desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider Bar / Secretary Wall Unit
Located in Las Vegas, NV
door on the top compartment flips down on a piano hinge to form a bar or desk with an adjustable shelf
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / Hjn Møbler, Denmark, 1960’s
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
’s. This cabinet is made out of teak and features a drop-down desk top revealing three small drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
the desk top, which flips down to reveal mini drawers, letter organizers and a built-in light. In
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th C Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Bonheur du Jour
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1890s French secretary desk or bonheur du jour (translates to daytime delight) in mahogany
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
serves as a dresser, a secretary desk and a vanity. A total of six drawers offer ample storage space, a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser, 1960s.
H 44.1 in W 35.04 in D 17.52 in
Danish Teak Secretaire with Hidden Compartment by Sigfred Omann, 1960s
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
stylish Mid-Century Modern teak secretary with drawers, cabinets and flip down tabletop. Rarely seen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Jens Quistgaard 'Flip-Top' Desk for Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Flip-top' desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, oak, Denmark, 1960s. This secretary
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chippendale secretary, bureau or writing desk. Made from mahogany featuring a flip top that
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Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Arne Vodder Styled Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A beautifully grained Brazilian rosewood secretary desk with two doors, the top of the cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Peter Hvidt Danish Teak Wood Secretary Desk and Chest
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A medium dark teak wood chest with flip down locking front desk top with key, two slim pullout
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
pastoral scenes. The most beautiful collection of drawers and cabinets. Flip down desk top and rolling
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
flip-top writing surface and surmounted by glass front bookcase above two petite storage drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Regency Style Leather Top Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful secretary desk by Maitland Smith. The desk is made from satinwood veneers. The
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Late 20th Century Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Federal Period American Tiger Maple Secretary Desk Portsmouth
Located in Wiscasset, ME
All original in in excellent condition dating to circa 1815. Three part, top section has shaped
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Antique 1810s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Maple

Restored Tiger Bamboo Secretary Desk with Ricemat Covering, Aesthetic Movement
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings, center drawer and flip down front
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Bamboo, Organic Material

19th Century George lll Style Butler's Secretary, Mahogany
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century George lll Style Butler's Secretary. This fine deep mahogany colored desk is simply
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Antique 1890s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Burled Walnut Secretary & Stool by Merryweather Holloway London
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
compartment beneath. The overall measurements of the secretary are 75" tall x 18" deep x 31" wide. The desk
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Italian, Lombardia, Rococo Period Figured Walnut Secretary Cabinet, mid 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelving, the top resting upon a base that features a flip down desk with interior drawers over three large
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Grand Scale French Secretary with Flip down Top
Located in Cathedral City, CA
would expect from a secretary desk of this kind. And, it’s not untypical of the French
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Teak 1960's flip top desk, mfg. Lovig, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Flip top desk attributed to Jens Quistgaard. Manufactured by Lovig, Denmark 1960's. flip top
Category

20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bridport, CT
Folding secretary top desk with pigeonhole cubbies, two file drawers and four drawers to the face
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Danish Modern teak flip-top partner's desk designed by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Desk Secretary
Located in Summerland, CA
desk top then flips down exposing the beautiful red leather desk. Marquetry work is on all four sides
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks

Italian Marquetry Desk Secretary
Italian Marquetry Desk Secretary
H 42 in W 32 in D 23 in
19th c. French Hand Made Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Summerland, CA
Simple but charming desk secretary made from pine wood. Flip down desk top with mail slots
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Jens Quistgaard Lovig Teak Partners Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing versatile flip top / partners desk was designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1967 for Lovig
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Desk Designed by Andreas Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare rosewood desk by Andreas Hansen for Thorald Madsen. Desk features flip top and 5
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Teak Partners Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1967, Denmark
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ingenious flip-top partners desk offers both variation and style with an accent on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th C. Spanish Secretary (GMD#2230)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Secretary. Top hinged and flips up and over flat, then
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Secretaires

19th C. Spanish Secretary (GMD#2230)
19th C. Spanish Secretary (GMD#2230)
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 17 in
19th Century Neoclassical Cherrywood Commode Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
With two drawers and one flip-down storage area, this piece can be used either as a desk or a chest
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

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Flip Top Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the flip top secretary desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every flip top secretary desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect flip top secretary desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A flip top secretary desk, designed in the Georgian, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one flip top secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Wahl Iversen, Athelia by Robert Bloch and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Flip Top Secretary Desk?

Prices for a flip top secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $242 and can go as high as $23,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,525.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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