A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Rene Gabriel, Roger Landault, Marcel Gascoin, Pierre Guariche
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare 1950s wall-mounted secretary desk in the French Reconstruction style.
Oak
Italian Venetian Style Distressed Paint Decorated Secretary Desk C. 1950's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 78 1/4 in W: 35 1/2 in D: 16 1/4 in Capture the enchanting spirit of classic Europe with this Italian Venetian style distressed paint-decorated secretary desk, craf...
Metal
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.
Mirror, Rosewood
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.
Walnut
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.
Ash, Walnut
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
Wood
1950s English Modern Bar Cabinet + Secretary Desk in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Lebus Era: 1950s Materials: Mahogany, Glass Measurements: 54" wide x 15" deep x 42.5" tall
Glass, Mahogany
$3,077Sale Price|20% Off
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark.
Wood
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in
Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare midcentury Italian secretary set : hand decorated foldable writing desk with green lacquering and gold leaf covered wooden corpus. Matching a period full brass chair.
Brass
1950s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Danish modern teak secretary desk with fold-down mirror and extendable desk top.
Teak
vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish period 1950s design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of use size 108 x 99 x 45 (hxwxd) details oak; teak; article number 2547
Oak, Teak
Dutch industrial metal secretary Gispen desk and chair 1950's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A sturdy metal secretary desk with black linoleum top by Gispen. The armchair (Galvanitas) featured is included in the set price but can be changed for a similar industrial chair or...
Metal
Raymond Lowey for Mengel Mid Century Secretary Desk c.1950’s
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by designed by Raymond Loewy c.1950’s.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Secretary/ Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern secretary/ desk, Italy, 1950s.
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A secretary from the 1950s. Biedermeier style. Excellent condition Dimensions: height 113 cm, width 113 cm, depth 52 cm.
Mahogany
French Bookcase and Secretary or desk, circa 1950s
Located in San Angelo, TX
When folded down this could also be used as a secretary or desk. This is in good vintage condition with some imperfections due to the age and wear of the piece.
Oak
Sold
H 71.25 in W 36 in D 16 in
French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co.
Brass
Sold
H 66.75 in W 35.325 in D 18.75 in
Danish Teak Secretary Desk & Book Case by Peter Hvidt, ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Two piece secretary desk and book case cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark, designed in 1956. Secretary features drawers and flip mirror...
Teak
Sold
H 85.83 in W 50.79 in D 27.17 in
Antique High Gloss Secretary Desk, Scandinavia, circa 1950s, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
ANTIQUE-UNIQUE. Impressive secretary from the mid-19th century in Biedermeier style. Antique furniture with a more beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. A representative ...
Mahogany
Rare + Sculptural Mid Century Italian Cabinet with Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 1950s Italian secretary desk constructed with birch and walnut.
Wood
Paul McCobb Secretary Desk for Winchendon Furniture Company, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Famed Mid-Century Modern Designer Paul McCobb is celebrated for his unique ability to combine sleek design with common sense functionality and this 1950s Paul McCobb secretary desk d...
Grasscloth, Birch
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H 55 in W 43 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Saginaw
By Saginaw
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit, room divider, or etagere with slant front secretary desk. By Saginaw Furniture USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut, with brass h...
Brass
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H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
1950s Danish Teak Guest Room Dresser Secretary Desk Time Worn Patina CabinModern
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fully functional but showing heavy wear and patina to all surfaces, well loved and used piece with wonderful character, 1950s. Unaltered in original condition and original finish.
Oak, Teak
A drop-front secretary desk - 1950 - France.
By Charlotte Perriand, Rene Gabriel, Marcel Gascoin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A secretary desk from the 1950s, French craftsmanship.
Elm
Sold
H 30 in W 32.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Colonial Style American Pine Secretary Writing Desk
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Davis Cabinet Company Secretary Desk, no 376 circa 1950s. Made from American pine with a lockable slant top that opens to a writing surface, with four rabbet jointed drawers and pig...
Brass
Johannes Andersen Teak Secretary Dresser
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an understated teak secretary desk constructed in the 1950's by Johannes Andersen .
Teak
1950s Spanish Midcentury Bureau or Secretary Desk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Midcentury secretary desk completely restored and renovated with blue-turquoise gradient paint on the drawers and inside of desk. Stylish design with two small drawers on the top...
Wood, Beech, Paint
Organic Teak Secretary Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Multifunctional teak secretary desk. Rare Scandinavian design, 1950s. Organic shape, 3 drawers and a little board above with black glass shelves and and integrated mirror.
Glass, Teak
Secretary desk Bramin , Danemark 1950’s
By H.W. Klein
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
This beautiful high quality finished Danish compact writing desk cabinet is designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin in the 1960s. It features an extendable writing surface. The teak woo...
Teak
Rene Gabriel Secretary Desk in Oak, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Castenray, NL
Very elegant secretary desk in oak, by the French designer Rene Gabriel, created in the1950s. Original unrestored condition.
Oak
Sold
H 48.04 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
Roger Landault "Junior" Secretary Desk for ABC Furniture, French, 1950s
By ABC Meubles 1, Roger Landault
Located in BEAUNE, FR
Vintage secretary desk of Roger Landault designed for ABC furniture in 1951. Model "junior" in mahogany made in France. Beautiful state of conservation, antique furniture with varnis...
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Teak secretary desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, circa 1950. Danish design. Great piece and like many of his other furniture produced by Søborg, this piece of f...
Teak
Danish Teak Atomic Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Secretary Desk from Denmark This Vintage Secretary is in like new condition.
Secretary Desk in Studded Leather 1950s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
secretary desk in studded leather from the 50s it is composed of a double flap, 2 drawers and 2 doors the leather is worked in the Cordoux leather way and the 2 sides are equipped ...
Brass
1950s Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in North Miami, FL
As handsome as it is practical, we've freshened this 1950s secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel to near pristine condition.
French Secretary Desk by Robert Charroy for Mobilor, 1950s
By Jacques Hitier, Robert Charroy
Located in Ghent, BE
French secretary desk often misattributed to Jacques Hitier, but designed by Robert Charroy for Mobilor in the 1950s.
Steel
1950s Herman Miller George Nelson Secretary Desk Dresser Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a fantastic grain walnut chest of drawers for Herman Miller, by George Nelson. It is from the basic cabinet series, BCS. It features a top pull-out, drop-front desk, with cub...
Walnut
Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen This mid century secretary is in excellent condition, and is one of the designers' Classic designs.
Teak
Vintage Midcentury Walnut Bookcase by Saginaw
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit, room divider, or etagere with slant front secretary desk. By Saginaw Furniture USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut, with brass ha...
Walnut
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$22,400 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structur...
Leather, Beech
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet circa 1970 Manufacturer Stamp on the Back Unique floating wall mounted storage cabinets. Easily mounted. Teak with tambour sliding doors. Two stora...
Teak
Terra 2 Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 2 Wall Light features two slip-cast lamp holders with unique brass, brushed black or white satin detailing. A duo of ceramic cylinders stack together to form a bi-direction...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$3,750
H 41.5 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany featuring Georgian styling with three large dovetailed drawers and a drop front that open...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
$62,098
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$13,611 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
French Modern Fire Place in Black Sheet Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fire place, sheet steel, France, 1960s. A well-designed fire place executed in black coated steel, ably employed as either the heart of a decor or its focal point. The whole constru...
Sheet Metal
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe in the mid-19th century. The desk f...
Brass
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.
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