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Secretary With File Drawers

Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
Edward Wormley style Mid-Century Modern case piece with drawers at base and drop-down secretary at
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

MATURIN - Bureau en forme d'âne / Donkey desk
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
conceals sliding compartments and secret drawers for correspondence and pending files. After work, Maturin
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

MATURIN  - Bureau en forme d'âne / Donkey desk
MATURIN  - Bureau en forme d'âne / Donkey desk
H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Mahogany Secretary with Flip Down Desk and Storage
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. The front flips down to reveal a desk surface and cubbies, two drawers and two doors. Great for filing
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Vintage 1940s American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
height with 2 drawers and a flap level right below the desk to slide in files or books. The desk offers a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
H 37.25 in W 39.25 in D 19.5 in
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
from maple featuring a flip top that opens to a fan carved interior and multiple drawers for file
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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
lacquer, ornamented with flowers, birds and butterflies. Opening onto two drawers and a paper filer, the
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in PARIS, FR
with flowers, birds and butterflies. Opening onto two drawers and a paper filer, the upright-secretary
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotec Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotic Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA. An important
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, Metallic Thread

Danish Modern Custom Bar Cabinet / Secretary Desk by H.G. Furniture, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
provides additional storage. On the left side there are two drawers of which the larger of two allows for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
central drawers beneath and open cubbies either side. The drop down secretary opens to reveal the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
with a cerused chestnut finish. The work suite consists of: A secretary with drop down door and faux
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
H 106 in W 115.2 in D 73.5 in

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Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Canadian Vintage Rosewood Wardrobe by Roger Rougier
By Milo Baughman, Roger Rougier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home a stunning example of Canadian modernism with this spellbinding rosewood wardrobe designed by Roger Rougier. A multicolored wood grain facade is uniquely offset by off-whi...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

Togo Sofa velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of 2
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
Togo sofa VELVET by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Togo was designed in 1973. This set is made of 2 modules: 2 seater and ottoman the dimension of ottoman W87, D80, H34 The uphol...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Prisunic, Marc Held
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be the envy of your friends with this rare and sought after piece of the Pop-Art movement history by Parisian designer Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fiberglass

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XV Style carved oak drop front secretary or bureau or writing desk, two drawers with shaped bronze handles, made in France in the 1920s. Opened it reveals a fitted desk interio...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Reproduction French Bistro Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic Parisian style marble top & iron bistro table. A unique white marble top is banded by an antiqued brass trim. The base is a classic cast iron pedestal with three feet. This...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables

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Stone, Cast Stone, Marble, Brass

Reproduction French Bistro Table
Reproduction French Bistro Table
H 28.75 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Danish secretary-desk in blond oak 1960s At the bottom there is a cupboard element with 2 doors and 1 shelf inside. 1 drop leaf shelf in the middle of the secretary and a open spac...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Oak

Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
H 57.49 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s
By WK Möbel
Located in HEILOO, NL
Teak wooden cabinet with fold-out desk, produced in Germany in the 1960s. The cabinet has 2 doors with lock and stands on adjustable metal legs. The top of the cabinet folds fo...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s
Vintage Desk Cabinet in Teak, 1960s
H 36.62 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Rare Sesamo Secretary by Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1981 and made by Bernini. Signed and in good condition.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Rare Sesamo Secretary by Frattini for Bernini
Rare Sesamo Secretary by Frattini for Bernini
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood bookcase wall unit by Poul Hundevad for Aerthoj Jensen and Molholm Herning Top unit has four green felt-lined drawers and a drop desk with an open shelf. Six smaller sh...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Pull Out Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Dux of Sweden, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak pull out secretary desk chest of drawers dresser.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Pair of Armchairs from the 1930s in the Style of Michel Dufet French Art Deco
By Michel Dufet
Located in Grenoble, FR
Very nice pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed to Michel Dufet. Rio veneer, seat in period silk brocade. Very good state of conservation.
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fruitwood

Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern large wall storage cabinet and bookcase with a drop front desk in teak. It is in wonderful vintage condition but not without some s...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Laminate, Teak

1930s Art Deco Secretary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
1930s Art Deco secretary cabinet. Exquisite Art Deco display cabinet in walnut with glass front doors featuring fretwork design. The center features a drop down work surface secre...
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Secretaires

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Walnut

1930s Art Deco Secretary Cabinet
1930s Art Deco Secretary Cabinet
H 45.5 in W 48 in D 12 in

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French Secretary Stamped Hansen and Genty, Paris Louis XV, circa 1750
By Denis Genty, Hubert Hansen
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Secretary stamped Hubert Hansen and Denis Genty, Paris Louis XV period. Exceptional secretary flap
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Secretaires

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Rosewood

Walnut Secretary
By Zsuzsa Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
drawers that could serve as file cabinets, other as book shelves. A writing table could be created by
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Secretary
Walnut Secretary
H 57 in W 52.5 in D 22 in
English Victorian Secretary Desk, circa 1860
Located in Eindhoven, NL
fold down work area. Inside the desk cabinet there are small drawers and filing sections and a small
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Secretary Desk, circa 1860
English Victorian Secretary Desk, circa 1860
H 41.34 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
drawers and compartments allow for convenient storage of pens, documents, and other office supplies
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Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

English Solid Mahogany Art Nouveau Secretary Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
interior fitted with filing slots and small drawers. Two large lower drawers retain their original Art
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Secretaires

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Mahogany

Timothy Oulton Cigar Leather Steamer Trunk Secretary Desk
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
multiple drawers, cubbies, bookshelves, and removable bins for files. Interior is fully lined in leather
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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Secretaires

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Metal, Brass

Mahogany Slant Front Bureau Glazed Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
, four large and two small satinwood drawers flanking a central prospect door that is inlaid and
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires

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Mahogany

Bernhard Petersen & Søn for BPS Møbler. Secretary in Teak
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Hudson, NY
the dropfront are several file compartments and and three small drawers. Below are three dovetailed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
of Georgian and Federal Styling. Made of walnut featuring five drawers including one large file
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Vintage 1970s Georgian Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Ball & Claw
Located in Dayton, OH
multiple drawers, file storage and hidden compartments. The dresser or chest is constructed with an oxbow
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Vintage 1930s Chippendale Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw
Located in Dayton, OH
multiple drawers, file storage and hidden compartments. The dresser is constructed with an oxbow front with
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
large lockable tambour door, six drawers, multiple letter / index / files / and cubbies. Includes brass
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Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Pull-Out Desk Top Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
condo, apartment and cottage dwellers. The secretary desk also has spacious drawers at bottom. Artist’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Pull-Out Desk Top Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
condo, apartment and cottage dwellers. The secretary desk also has spacious drawers at bottom. Artist’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Mid Century Romweber Viking Oak Carved Executive L Shaped Office Secretarys Desk
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
. Features six dovetailed drawers. Bottom drawer of desk is a three way Pen-Da-Flex file for regular, legal
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Vintage 1970s Gothic Desks

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Walnut and Stainless Steel Three-Drawer Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic mid-century modern secretary's desk with two stationery drawers and one filing cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Danish desk Attributed to Peder Pedersen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
surface. With shelves,files and drawers. Brass sabots to legs end.
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pace Executive Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
polished stainless steel rounded corners. One file drawer, four storage drawers, and two pull out secretary
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pace Executive Desk
Pace Executive Desk
H 29.5 in W 77 in D 38 in
Pace Executive Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with polished stainless steel rounded corners. One file drawer, four storage drawers, and two pull out
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pace Executive Desk
Pace Executive Desk
H 29.25 in W 76.5 in D 38.25 in
Pace Collection Desk by Irving Rosen, circa 1973
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
file drawer. Working lock with keys. Two pullout secretary drawers on backside of desk which disappear
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Burl Wood Pace Desk by Irving Rosen
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Two pullout secretary drawers on backside of desk which disappear into the desk with a push of the
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Burl Wood Pace Desk by Irving Rosen
Burl Wood Pace Desk by Irving Rosen
H 29 in W 84 in D 47.5 in
Leather Wrapped Partner's Desk by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
bottom drawers can be used as file drawers. This desk was created for the lady of the house to share
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Paneled Walnut Rotary Library Desk by Wooton, Indianapolis, Circa 1890
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
having upper drawers and rotary sides opening to catalogue and file compartments, identifying label as
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut

CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
secretary door; an upright-mounted task lamp; and a walnut desk with three locking drawers. There are also
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE CHINOISERIE DECORATED RED-PAINTED FALL-FRONT SECRETARY DESK France, ca. last
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Brass

Early 19th Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Retour d'Egypte, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
and sphinxes dominated the pilasters and pilasters on secretaries, chests of drawers and other
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inside the desk cabinet there are seven small drawers, eight filing sections, and a small cabinet door
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

English Secretary Desk
English Secretary Desk
H 43 in W 37 in D 21 in
An Art Deco Secretary
Located in New York, NY
adorns the drop face of the desk which opens to reveal nine file sized interior drawers. Three center
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks

An Art Deco Secretary
An Art Deco Secretary
H 41.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique Ebony Asian Drop Front Desk Secretary with Carved Front
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome ebony wood Asian drop front desk or secretary with a carved design on the drop front. It
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
there six small drawers, filing sections, and a small cabinet door. It also features four drawers with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Secretary Desk
Early 19th Century Secretary Desk
2 bids
H 39 in W 38 in D 21 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Secretary Bookcase
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
secretary section has two pull out paper trays and five drawers. The upper bookcase has adjustable shelves
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
secretary desk. The drop down door opens up to reveal an ample desktop with built in cubbyholes and drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
opens to multiple drawers and file storage. The dresser is constructed with an oxbow front with three
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Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Pace Collection Executive Desk
By Pace Collection
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
polished stainless steel rounded corners. One file drawer, four storage drawers, and two pull out secretary
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pace Collection Executive Desk
Pace Collection Executive Desk
H 29 in W 78 in D 38.5 in
Spectacular Leon Rosen Pace Collection Executive Desk Walnut Chrome Mid-Century
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
, including a large file drawer. Working lock with keys. Two pullout secretary drawers on backside of desk
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Large Double Sided Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Solid Mahogany
By Campaigner
Located in GB
matching tall large three drawer filing cabinet listed under my other items A very solid desk, this is
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20th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Bold Rosewood Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
activates all drawers for locking (key included). E. File folder box is within one drawer that is removable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Wagemaker Style Secretary Filing Cabinet, Early 20th C.
Located in Alhambra, CA
Early 20th c. secretary "Wagemaker" style filing cabinet in tiger oak cabinet with original brass
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A graceful rosewood secretary with three adjustable filing shelves, a pull-down cabinet with hinges
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Secretary
Rosewood Secretary
H 46 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
American Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
plenty of storage with a built-in bookshelf, eight drawers, three cubbies, and two cabinets--one with a
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Mid-20th Century American Secretaires

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Brass

American Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
American Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
H 63.5 in W 54.5 in D 18 in
Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
writing desk, drawers and postal files
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Early 20th Century American Secretaires

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Walnut

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet
Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet
H 52.38 in W 27.75 in D 16.25 in
1960s Danish Modern Dyrlund Teak Secretary Desk
By Dyrlund
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s teak secretary desk by Dyrlund. Desk features a large amount of storage, with one large file
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Original Rosewood Thin Edge Secretary Desk / Cabinet by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
, including deep front drawers that slide smoothly and file drawers hidden behind the cabinet door. Our
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bridport, CT
Folding secretary top desk with pigeonhole cubbies, two file drawers and four drawers to the face
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Secretaire à Abatant Stamped by Henri Jacob.
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
locks and key. The top opens with a drop door that reveals seven drawers and four paper maché file boxes.
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French Secretaires

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Secretary With File Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of secretary with file drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct secretary with file drawers — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 12 antique and vintage secretary with file drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of secretary with file drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Secretary with file drawers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made secretary with file drawers over the years, but those made by Amuneal, Pace Collection and Timothy Oulton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Secretary With File Drawers?

Prices for secretary with file drawers start at $943 and top out at $98,000 with the average selling for $4,800.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Secretary With File Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall a four-drawer file cabinet is varies. However, most are at least 52 inches to accommodate four levels of standard-size hanging file folders, which are around 9.25 inches high. Find a variety of filing cabinets on 1stDibs.

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