Secretarial Desk
Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s
By Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 27 in W 19 in D 20 in
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Secretarial Desk by George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This beautiful desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller has been expertly refinished. In a
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Walnut
Three Emeco Industrial Age Secretarial Desk Chairs
By Emeco
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of three Industrial Age desk chairs made by Emeco. Aluminum frames on casters with burgundy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Georgian Neoclassical Gold Fob Seal
Located in New Orleans, LA
part of any well-appointed gentleman’s secretarial desk, used routinely in official correspondence to
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Coral, Multi-gemstone
1950 Rare and Authentic Desk Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
), circa 1952.
Version of the "secretarial typing desk", model number 4751, here in a 2-drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in W 42.13 in D 18.51 in
Restored Small Mid-Century Rattan Secretarial Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Small Mid-Century Rattan secretarial desk featuring a single pull-out center drawer double stacked
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rattan
Lips Typist or Secretarial Desk
By Lips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
With five drawers in standard stationary size; inside measurements: 24 x 38 x 5 H cm
Steel frame, black linoleum top, good condition, nice patina
Drawer block can be changed to...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch International Style Desks
Materials
Steel
1940's Industrial Age Secretarial Desk Chair by Emeco Co
By Emeco
Located in Chicago, IL
Great 1940's American Industrial Age Desk by Emeco. Base is aluminum with vinyl upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chinoiserie Decorated Georgian Secretarial Cabinet Desk
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Decorated Secretarial Cabinet Desk.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Bookcases
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Secretarial Desk & Return Model #1543
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Knoll Associates USA, 1955 laminate, birch veneer, enameled metal. Desk features three drawers, two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Questions About Secretarial Desk
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Secretary 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, 2023A 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, 2021An 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.