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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 the 18th century. This period design is remarkable with its straight, classical an...

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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

$2,206Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.58 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in

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 to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

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Late 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Compact Fall Front Secretary Desk
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Compact Fall Front Secretary Desk

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Compact Fall Front Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Compact Fall Front Narrow Secretary Writing Desk with Hand Painted Lacquered Door with Birds and Flowers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

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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

This is a great item and very difficult to find because of its narrow size. The piece is a two piece painted bookcase or secretary desk.

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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 original finish s to die for - see pics. It also features delicate banding and a tradit...

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Late 20th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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 Frullini, is a museum-worthy example of Renaissance Revival craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance 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.

Category

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 drop desk.

Category

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

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

$6,500

H 71 in W 44.75 in D 24.75 in

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet. The top cabinet ha...

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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By Soborg Mobler

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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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.
Questions About Narrow Secretary Desk
  • 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 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 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 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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