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Narrow Secretary Desk

French Directoire Style Narrow Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray Lacquered
French Directoire Style Narrow Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray Lacquered

French Directoire Style Narrow Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray Lacquered

Located in Landivy, FR

This Secretary is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of

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2010s French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Vintage Secretary's Desk, Danish, Narrow Office Table, Sibast Mobel, Circa 1970
Vintage Secretary's Desk, Danish, Narrow Office Table, Sibast Mobel, Circa 1970

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

Incredible Carved Italian Luigi Frullini Narrow Figural Walnut Secretary Desk
Incredible Carved Italian Luigi Frullini Narrow Figural Walnut Secretary Desk

Incredible Carved Italian Luigi Frullini Narrow Figural Walnut Secretary Desk

By Luigi Frullini

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This incredible Italian secretary desk, attributed to the renowned 19th-century master carver Luigi

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Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

piece painted bookcase or secretary desk. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in good condition with

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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Narrow Georgian Inlay Mahogany Secretary Desk & Bookcase Secretaire
Vintage Narrow Georgian Inlay Mahogany Secretary Desk & Bookcase Secretaire

Vintage Narrow Georgian Inlay Mahogany Secretary Desk & Bookcase Secretaire

Located in West Hartford, CT

Expertly hand made in England, this classic Georgian secretary desk has a bookcase above. The

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Late 20th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930
Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930

Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful desk with a great narrow width that's perfect for smaller spaces or an entryway

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Vintage 1930s Italian French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Narrow and Shallow Depth Italian Mesh Door Secretary Desk Paper Lined Drawers
Narrow and Shallow Depth Italian Mesh Door Secretary Desk Paper Lined Drawers

Narrow and Shallow Depth Italian Mesh Door Secretary Desk Paper Lined Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a narrow and shallow Italian made secretary desk perfect for a small space or hallyway area

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Vintage 1960s Italian Rococo Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut

Narrow Width Antique Italian Provincial Secretary Desk with Lined Surfaces
Narrow Width Antique Italian Provincial Secretary Desk with Lined Surfaces

Narrow Width Antique Italian Provincial Secretary Desk with Lined Surfaces

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a very narrow Italian secretary desk with one door containing 2 shelves, 10 drawers, and a

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20th Century Italian Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950
Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950

Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

raised Chinoiserie scenery of various wise elders and townspeople doing their daily business. The desk is

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Meolo, Venezia

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Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Winter Park, FL

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Narrow Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the narrow secretary desk you’re looking for. Each narrow secretary desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and paint. There are 23 variations of the antique or vintage narrow secretary desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a narrow secretary desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A narrow secretary desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Rococo and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made narrow secretary desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen and Reprodux are consistently popular.

How Much is a Narrow Secretary Desk?

Prices for a narrow secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,560 and can go as high as $46,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,198.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

Questions About Narrow Secretary Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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