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Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Hidden File Drawer Glenn California Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Table Desk
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice low profile writing table with a hidden file drawer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 50 in D 24 in
19th C. Italian Writing Desk w/Decorative Inlay & Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 21 in
Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Located in London, GB
An 17-18th century antique desk.
Likely Italian, but sourced in France.
Solid oak with a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "Hidden Desk", Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Design Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "hidden desk", Circa 1890-1910. Fitted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Rosewood Partners Desk With Blue Leather Embossed Top & Hidden Button
Located in London, GB
This exquisite rosewood partners desk is a masterpiece of 19th-century craftsmanship, designed in
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 63.39 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Office Desk Black Hidden Side Storage Wood &Natural Wood
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The 1987 Desk is a mid-century modern masterpiece that takes you on a journey back to a time when
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 1940s antique spinet-style writing desk blends elegance with clever functionality
Category
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
with unique sculpted handles and a pull-out (hidden) writing desk. Silver metal trim and spacious
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in W 35.13 in D 21.25 in
Louis XV-Style Cabinet with Secretary
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a truly exceptional cabinet with a hidden writing desk. This exquisite piece of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Traditional Large Cabinet
Located in London, GB
piece also boasts a hidden writing desk, concealed between the cupboards and small lockable drawers, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
, which opens to reveal a small writing desk with three open cubbies for organization within. The lower
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 35.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.75 in
Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
writing desk features a slant-leaf front with elegant plaque shaped carved panel, when dropped down into a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 44.75 in W 35 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
hidden fold-out writing desk. The attractive "blonde" camphor wood is contrasted with dark ebony painted
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 41.74 in W 38.59 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Regency Mahogany Vanity
Located in west palm beach, FL
table, entryway accent, or writing desk with hidden storage.
Measuring 30ʺW x 18.75ʺD x 29.5ʺH, this
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Late 20th Century British Regency Vanities
Materials
Brass
Desk Burr Walnut and Leather Desk with a Hidden Drawer
Located in London, GB
The Fleming desk is a revised version of our famous Fleming console table. The desk feature an
Category
2010s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Hardwood Desk with Hidden Drawers
Located in Lakewood, NJ
This 1875 unique Antique executive desk with hidden drawers, is a superb example of old world
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Highboard with Hidden Writing Desk by Alfred Hendrickx 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very rare highboard with hidden desk designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 63 in W 64.57 in D 15.75 in
Stunning 1870 Victorian Walnut Campaign Used Military Desk Hidden Writing Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Stunning 1870 Victorian campaign used Military writing desk with hidden slope
Please note the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 35.63 in D 17.13 in
Sculptural Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Italian writing desk with hidden storage. This piece could be used has an entry hall
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Italian writing desk with hidden storage. This piece could be used has an entry hall
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Teak Bureau with Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
ingenious feature is however the concealed writing desk, hidden as the surface top, the desk can be slid out
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Multifunctional Secretaire With Hidden Desk & Vanity
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish Mid-Century Modern Multifunctional Secretaire With Hidden Desk & Vanity
This incredible
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 44 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Mahogany Commode with hidden Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Charles X Mahogany Commode with Hidden Drop Front Secretary Satinwood inlay with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
"hidden storage" for papers and private items under the desk top and narrow columns which flank the center
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Important Early 19th Century Marquetry Table with Concealed Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
motif. The table top tilts to reveal a hidden writing desk with green baize surface, two small drawers
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Period Marble-Top Chest and Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI period marble-top chest of drawers with hidden writing desk.
Solid mahogany
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Bookcase / Desk
Located in New York, NY
to reveal the fitted drawers and compartments of the hidden desk. The writing surface, when open, is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Faux Bamboo Late Victorian Secrétaire, Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
secrétaire
There is a hidden pullout / pull-out writing desk at the top, with 3 good size drawers beneath
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Writing Desk with Hidden Storage in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, desk, oak, France, 1950s
Delicate writing desk by the French designer duo
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Three-Drawer Desk with Hidden Pullouts, France
Located in New York, NY
hidden sliding writing surface is on each side and the back of the desk. See images 2,8,9.
Decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Architects Desk with Hidden Lockable Drawer, Style of Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Munich, DE
unique very well made.
behind the lockable drawer is a second one - also lockable...... a storage from the other side. in used condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Lady Desk with Hidden Roll, Low Compartment and Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
showcase their unique design, this "desk" is gorgeous closed! As the piece is finished on all sides
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Curtis Products American Colonial Maple Windsor Writing Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hidden swivel drawer, spindle back, writing desk surface, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain
Category
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
H 40.5 in W 33.5 in D 28 in
Antique Burl Wood and Rosewood French Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Tall self contained lovely French desk with top drawer, 3 bottom drawers, and pull out writing desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Regal Chippendale Style Mahogany Highboy and Secretary
Located in Hopewell, NJ
opens up to reveal a hidden writing desk with cubbies, secretary style.
The five keyhole covers
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Milo Baughman Chrome and Rosewood Desk with Hidden Drawers
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful writing desk has three blind drawers, and sits atop a cubic chromed steel base. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1950s Writing Desk with Traversable Plate from Switzerland
Located in Berlin, DE
Gorgeous midcentury writing desk with hidden plate, four drawers and one trap door made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
1790s Italian Painted Wood Desk with Hidden Drawers and Faux Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood desk from the late 18th century with hidden drawers, faux leather top and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cuban Mahogany American Writing Desk with Hidden Drawers
Located in Sacramento, CA
Cuban mahogany American writing desk, most likely manufactured in Massachusetts in the early to mid
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Neoclassical Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
' at top. Note: when second leaf is lifted and folded back over the first, a hidden writing board with
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 16.75 in
1930s French Demilune Hidden Drawer Deconstructed Black Leather Writing Table
Located in Southampton, NY
carved details. Reverse demilune-style design reveals a hidden (designed without pulls) desk drawer.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables
H 36 in W 50 in D 24 in
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Hidden Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic hidden writing desk available at 1stDibs. A hidden writing desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hidden writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A hidden writing desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one hidden writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred Hendrickx, Milo Baughman and Glenn of California produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Hidden Writing Desk?
Prices for a hidden writing desk start at $1,279 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $5,320.
Questions About Hidden Writing Desk
- What is a hidden desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few different types of hidden desks in furniture design, but the most common one is called a murphy desk. A murphy desk uses hinges to fold up the desk into a hideaway position, giving a smaller space more functionality. Shop a collection of desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In 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.