Danish Modern Secretary Desk or Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Secretary Desk with Pull out shelf. Small drawers on top and big drawers on bottom.
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Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk by Svenska Möbler, Circa 1950
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish secretary desk signed by the A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna (SMF), one of the largest furniture manufacturers in Bodafors, Sweden, most likely a ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Jacaranda
Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker, Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic mid-century modern secretary desk from Hooker’s renowned “Mainline” collection, this walnut tambour-door piece elegantly combines form and function.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Toften c. 1950's
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Mid Century Danish Modern secretary desk, executed in vibrant rosewood veneer.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish Modern Secretary Desk blends elegant design with everyday functionality, bringing classic mid century style into your home or office.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century Danish modern teak secretary desk featuring sleek Scandinavian lines, elevated styling, and versatile storage.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Teak
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Italian walnut secretary desk features a slanted fall-front that opens to reveal compartments and small drawers for organized storage. The rich walnut grain adds warmth ...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage secretary desk wows by combining rosewood print laminate, a spacious work surface, and chrome details. Drawers allow for extra organization. Please confirm it...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Laminate, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk
By Soborg Mobler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful secretary desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler. It has the label in the back. This secretary desk is made in Denmark. It is in vintage c...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern Danish secretary chest crafted in rich teak, featuring a stylish roll-top desk revealing organized compartments and five spacious drawers below.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare desk secretary designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Functional five drawers and letter slots on turned brass knobs and feet. With original Dunbar drop tag.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Anglo-Indian Danish Modern Style Secretary Desk / Vanity by Hayat, Circa 1960s
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century Anglo-Indian rosewood secretary desk / vanity by the world renowned M. Hayat firm of Peshawar, Pakistan.
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Vintage 1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s Mid-Century modern oak drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel The outside oak was replaced, the interior is original condition, shows some wear consistent with...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Secretary Desk / Vanity in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 30″ wide x 16″ deep x 37″ tall Desk: 28.75" wide x 15" deep x 29" tall
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Atomic Danish Secretary Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35.5″ wide x 19″ deep x 46″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Brass Hinges, 1960s
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Brass Hinges, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak secretary desk Featuring a flip down front with small drawers organizer slots and lower large drawers. Beautiful danish construction including brass hinges with wond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian Empire Revival Secretary Desk with Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall cabinet with fitted drawers, writing surface, and grey marble top. Rich mahogany finish accented by Empire-style columns and gilt mounts
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage secretary desk bureau Ico Parisi style from walnut and ash veneers designed and manufactured 1950s Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
Good things do come in small packages! In a great size to fit almost anywhere, this multifunctional cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and a small desk top. An unusual secretary,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Mahogany
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for storage and two-tier side shelf built in for further storage. The desk measures: 29.5" h...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni rosewood Rampa secretary desk Bernini Italy
By Bernini, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Skokie, IL
Designed in 1965 by the legendary brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, the "Rampa" unit is a masterclass in multidisciplinary design. Renowned for their ability to merge ar...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
$7,686 / item
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid walnut wood offering a real storage solution with three drawers, one secret compartment and two lidded sections. Minimalis...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
$6,981 / item
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid oak wood offering a real storage solution with three drawers, one secret compartment and two lidded sections. Minimalist, ...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Oak
1960s Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard for Markaryds Mobelindustri
Located in Victoria, BC
A 1960s roll-top secretary desk designed by Egon Ostergaard and produced by Markaryds Mobelindustri in Sweden. The piece is constructed in rosewood, with a continuous grain that wrap...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary
By H.W. Klein, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s in the style of Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made in Denmark. We've had a number of similar pieces, and the quality is always excellent. This desk is the same...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Wooden Secretary Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant mahogany wood desk with aluminum inserts designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in 1960. Hardwood and wood veneer, details on feet and the bottom in aluminum. Pull-out t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Aluminum
A stunning mid century modern teak secretary desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s
By Century Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning mid century modern teak secretary desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Wood
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser. Made in Denmark, 1950s Roll top, 3 big drawers on the bottom with original keys. 9 small drawers on the top.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2''...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautifully crafted and richly grained, this 1960s Mid-Century Modern secretary chest by Drexel showcases the brand's signature American walnut construction and timeless design.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary in a box.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
$3,996Sale Price|50% Off
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 18th century French ladies secretary desk is a fine example of Louis XV craftsmanship, beautifully constructed in kingwood and walnut with elegant proportions and refined detail...
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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
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Kingwood, Walnut
Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Maurice Villency
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a freshly restored secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential Maurice Villency.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
ÉGÉE collection This secretary desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. Eric combines the sleek and refined codes of Scandinavian design with natural mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Ash, Wood, Lacquer
Edward Wormley for Dunbar #5473 Stationary Chest - Desk Top Secretary Organizer
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fairy scarce 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar office desk top stationary chest or organizer / secretary. Model #5473, designed in 1954, cabinet is made of mahogany, on custom brass fe...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Secretary Desk AB Bröderna Gustafssons - Scandinavian Mid-Century Design
By AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik
Located in Torino, IT
This secretary desk produced by AB Bröderna Gustafssons is a fine example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design, where functionality, craftsmanship and formal restraint come together in...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Oak Secretary Desk, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A versatile and characterful piece that functions equally well as a writing desk, home office secretary, or compact storage cabinet, bringing warmth and authenticity to both modern a...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Rare Restored Bespoke Modernist Stacked Rattan & Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired mid-century bespoke stacked rattan secretary desk made with Filipino mahogany drawer fronts, side panels, and top and a rattan frame.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rattan
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a freshly restored Model 68 secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
Scarce Teak Secretary Desk attrib. to Torbjorn Afdal / Denmark / Modernist
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scarce Teak Secretary Desk attrib. to Torbjorn Afdal / Denmark / Modernist . Elegant , architectural design.. Amazing original condition, BRASS DETAILING. 6 Dovetail joinery drawers,...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Solid Teakwood Bureau with Secretary Desk, Germany, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
This mid-century bureau was produced in Germany in the 1950s and is crafted entirely from solid teakwood. The piece combines storage and writing functions in a compact and well-balan...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Secretary by Poul Volther, 1960s
By Munch Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Design desk Fab mid century quality secretary desk with good size drawer section by Poul Volther for Munch Mobler. This desk comprises 3 drawers on the bottom section, and an upper s...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Swedish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Dresser by Broderna Gustafsson in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant beautiful desk secretaire dresser made in Sweden , circa 1960's in teak very clean and nice condition with key drawer and yes we do have the key for the drawer with a pull ou...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Secretary for Bernini, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Rare Sesamo Pop Up Desk / Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1981
$5,876Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Sesamo Pop Up Desk / Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1981
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Basel, BS
Exquisite and very rare Pop Up Desk by Gianfranco Frattini in Italy for Bernini. Label present, and all drawer pulls are stamped with the logo. When you pull the leather desk top fo...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Beech
A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and aerial desk or secretary desk, by Svend Aage Madsen, produced by Knudsen & Søn, Denmark 1950. This small desk represents the essence of modernist Dansk creatitivy. it ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Custom-Made Walnut Standing Flip Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern walnut flip-top secretary desk is a wonderful tall station to work at either standing or with a stool.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati, 1954
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful secretary by Gianfranco Frattini from 1954 was made out of rosewood. Frattini was an italien architect and designer.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Winner of the Red Dot Award. Secretary, standing desk or lectern... With this post-modern design, Jürgen Lange has created a small piece of furniture that is ideal for writing, thin...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Hans Eichenberger, Secretary mod. HE for the Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz
By Kollection Röthlisberger Schweiz, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Postmodern secretary desk by Hans Eichenberger for Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz. Two drawers and glass shelves on the inside.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
By pulling the drawer the tambour roll top opens automatic. Then you can double the size of the writing surface.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table Secretary
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Mid Size English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table or Writing Desk. Single item sale. Measures 49" in width open, 33" in width closed, 19" in depth and 28" in heigh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
EC228 Secretary Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Uncommon chair upholstered in red/orange fabric. Signed.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern rosewood secretary desk / dresser / chest of drawers / cabinet / sideboard.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
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Rosewood
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Modern Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern secretary desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every modern secretary desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a modern secretary desk, we have 227 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern secretary desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modern secretary desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one modern secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Arne Wahl Iversen and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Modern Secretary Desk?
Prices for a modern secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $915 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,673.
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 Modern Secretary 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.
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