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Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk
Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk

Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk

$2,750

H 45.25 in W 52 in D 24 in

Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introducing the 'Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk', a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Adorned with intricate inlay work and rich wood tones, this desk...

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Late 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk
Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk

Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk

$6,000

H 29 in W 78 in D 39 in

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

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

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

$2,225Sale 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

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Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item features blue and off-white painted finish with intricate bird and floral motifs on the ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

$1,845Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing military secretary campaign chest with three large drawers and brass corners with brass insert handles and one faux drawer , however the top...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel

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

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

Approx. leg clearance beneath pull out writing table, 28”. Pull out writing area, 30.5” x 19”; 35” width on fixed area.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

vintage secretary  dressing table  teak  1960s  Danish
vintage secretary  dressing table  teak  1960s  Danish

vintage secretary dressing table teak 1960s Danish

$1,759

H 43.71 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in

vintage secretary dressing table teak 1960s Danish

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage secretary dressing table 1960s Danish period 1960s design unknown Denmark condition good light signs of use size 111 x 85 x 42 (hxwxd) details teak; pull-out work...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

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Mirror, Teak

vintage secretary  dressing table  teak  1960s  Danish
vintage secretary  dressing table  teak  1960s  Danish

vintage secretary dressing table teak 1960s Danish

$1,759

H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in

vintage secretary dressing table teak 1960s Danish

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage secretary dressing table teak 1960s Danish period 1960s design unknown Denmark condition good light signs of use size 105 x 86 x 46 (hxwxd) details teak; glass; ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

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Mirror, Teak

1960s Georgian Mahogany Secretary Desk with Green Leather Inlay
1960s Georgian Mahogany Secretary Desk with Green Leather Inlay

1960s Georgian Mahogany Secretary Desk with Green Leather Inlay

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice attractive small secretary . Georgian style .Mahogany . Green Leather inlay . Good quality piece . nice interior. Ideal working space ,Because its size . fits every room...

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Vintage 1960s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk
Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk

Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This magnificent French secretary desk is a true showcase of artistry and craftsmanship, distinguished by its rare Sevres porcelain plaques, rich parquetry inlay, and luxurious bronz...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk
18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

$3,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.25 in W 39.25 in D 22.75 in

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This 18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian walnut secretary slant-lid desk is a fine example of timeless European craftsmanship, blending rustic provincial charm with elegant ut...

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Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 97 in W 48.75 in D 21.25 in

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Palermo inlaid burled walnut secretary desk with bookcase top is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship, combining elegance, functionality, and timeless artistry. Crafted i...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary

By Egon Ostergaard, H.W. Klein

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

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Brass

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

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

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Brass

18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk

18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk

$3,996Sale Price|50% Off

H 37 in W 30.75 in D 21 in

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

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard
French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 60.5 inches high x 30.5 inches wide x 16.5 inches deep Absolutely exceptional antique 19th century French Louis XVI style secretaire à abattant by Henri Picard, a piece ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.75 in W 38 in D 22.75 in

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine tall inlaid dark mahogany English Carlton House two-piece secretary desk is an outstanding example of refined Georgian-inspired craftsmanship. Designed in the classic Carlt...

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Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood. It has a dro...

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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish vintage teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960
Danish vintage teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960

Danish vintage teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Midcentury Danish vintage teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s Usable as: desk / office / secretary / closet / dresser / Make up Table Dimensions: 45 ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Midcentury Danish teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen
Midcentury Danish teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen

Midcentury Danish teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Midcentury Danish vintage teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s Usable as: desk / office / secretary / closet / dresser / Make up Table Dimensions: 45 ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

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Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Secretary Desk by Mallin Furniture
Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Secretary Desk by Mallin Furniture

Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Secretary Desk by Mallin Furniture

By Tommi Parzinger, Mallin

Located in Houston, TX

This secretary or desk is a really unique piece of vintage furniture. The drawer opens up and unfolds into a hidden secretary style desk with wooden compartments. The door front is c...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

vintage secretary  desk  1950s  Swedish
vintage secretary  desk  1950s  Swedish

vintage secretary desk 1950s Swedish

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H 42.52 in W 38.98 in D 17.72 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk
Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk

Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk

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H 44 in W 30 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Absolutely charming vintage mahogany desk. A petite secretary with lots of little doors and drawers. Perfect for a home office or guest room. A little chameleon. Acquired from a Palm...

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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk
Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk

Mid 20th Century Vintage Drexel Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage MCM secretary desk. Made by the iconic Drexel group and marked inside the drawer. A chic and streamlined design with a tapered upper cabinet. Sliding tam or doors ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Rattan Secretary Desk
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Rattan Secretary Desk

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Rattan Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Coastal secretary desk. A chic rattan frame with inset black lacquered panels. A black lacquered writing surface also. Tall and impressive with lots of little she...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Paint

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Cherry Finished Secretary Desk
Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Cherry Finished Secretary Desk

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Cherry Finished Secretary Desk

Located in Delray Beach, FL

The Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Cherry Finished Secretary Desk is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate dragon carvings, it features a rich cherr...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Restored Vintage Tiger Bamboo Secretary Desk with Ricemat Covering
Restored Vintage Tiger Bamboo Secretary Desk with Ricemat Covering

Restored Vintage Tiger Bamboo Secretary Desk with Ricemat Covering

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Tiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings, center drawer and flip down the front opening to five smaller shelves for papers and stationery. Restored to new for y...

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base
Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base

Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base

Located in Highwood, IL

Unique and wonderful, this fine desk has all the bells and whistles. With an astonishing appearance and functionality out the wazoo, this desk offers plenty of possibilities. Though ...

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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Secretary Writing Desk Console
Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Secretary Writing Desk Console

Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Secretary Writing Desk Console

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th Century Lambert Hitchcock Black Forest stenciled ladies' secretary writing desk or console table. Made of maple featuring black ebonized finish with gold accents and stencil...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Paint

Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk
Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk

Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bassett furniture maple wood colonial style fall front secretary desk. Item features a fitted interior, beautiful wood grain, original label, 3 dovetailed drawers, solid bras...

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Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top ...

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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Laminate, Burl

George IV Mahogany Firescreen Secretary
George IV Mahogany Firescreen Secretary

George IV Mahogany Firescreen Secretary

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H 45 in W 25 in D 19 in

George IV Mahogany Firescreen Secretary

Located in Astoria, NY

George IV Mahogany firescreen secretary, ca. 1835, of tall rectangular form, the drop front writing surface opening to reveal a fitted interior with letter rack and drawers, support...

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Antique Mid-19th Century George IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Cherry Chippendale Block Slant Front Secretary Desk by Jasper Cabinet Co
Vintage Cherry Chippendale Block Slant Front Secretary Desk by Jasper Cabinet Co

Vintage Cherry Chippendale Block Slant Front Secretary Desk by Jasper Cabinet Co

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage cherry Chippendale style block slant front secretary desk by Jasper Cabinet Co. Item features fitted interior, block front, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, lig...

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Continental Neoclassical Maple Secretary Cabinet
Continental Neoclassical Maple Secretary Cabinet

Continental Neoclassical Maple Secretary Cabinet

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H 34.75 in W 41.25 in D 20.5 in

Continental Neoclassical Maple Secretary Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Continental Neoclassical sécretaire à abattant, 19th century, the fall-front burled and figured maple case with banded and inlaid drawers and compartments. 34.75” H x 41.25” W x 20.5...

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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Vintage S Curve Tambour Roll Top Secretary Office Library Banker Writing Desk
Vintage S Curve Tambour Roll Top Secretary Office Library Banker Writing Desk

Vintage S Curve Tambour Roll Top Secretary Office Library Banker Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Oak roll top office or library desk. Features a S curve serpentine tambour roll top that opens to a work surface with cubbies / index / file and letter storage, supported by...

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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Teak Secretary Dresser for Soborg Denmark
Borge Mogensen Teak Secretary Dresser for Soborg Denmark

Borge Mogensen Teak Secretary Dresser for Soborg Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well designed teak wood secretary dresser with four lower drawers and the front folds down as a desk top revealing storage slots to the right and two drawers to the other side...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Maitland Smith Attributed Inlaid Walnut Venetian Style Secretary Desk
Maitland Smith Attributed Inlaid Walnut Venetian Style Secretary Desk

Maitland Smith Attributed Inlaid Walnut Venetian Style Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous desk most likely made by Maitland Smith. The tables feature mixed woods used for inlay and a variety of scenes of different people doing many everyday things. The ...

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Early 2000s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Best Venetian Paint Decorated Antique Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1890s
Best Venetian Paint Decorated Antique Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1890s

Best Venetian Paint Decorated Antique Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1890s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a very sophisticated and beautifully painted secretary desk. The painted scenery shows pastural scenes and the old Italian countryside with ancient ruins and figures. The sec...

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Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech

Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk
Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk

Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This 18th-century Georgian tombstone mirror secretary desk is a striking example of refined craftsmanship, combining both functionality and beauty. The tall, double bonnet design fea...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Victorian Carved Walnut Standard Grade Signed Wooton Secretary Desk
Victorian Carved Walnut Standard Grade Signed Wooton Secretary Desk

Victorian Carved Walnut Standard Grade Signed Wooton Secretary Desk

By Wooton Desk Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a completely original finish Wooton desk with cubbies and slots. The desk is a rare find today and they don't show up often. Signed. 2 doors. On wheels. Drop down door. Slots...

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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s
Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s

Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s

By Herter Brothers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful and rare Herter Brothers secretary desk. The desk measures 56 3/4" H x 36 1/2" W x 20 1/4" D and does have some sun fading and minor signs of age and wear but is ...

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Antique 1870s American High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s
Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s

Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s

By Herter Brothers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful and rare Herter Brothers secretary desk. The desk measures 56 3/4" H x 36 1/2" W x 20 1/4" D and does have some sun fading and minor signs of age and wear but is ...

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Antique 1870s American High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase

Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII. Direct from France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary/writing desk! Wi...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

George III antique Burl walnut secretary 2 piece desk. Drop down door containing fitted interior and leather top. Carved base and bronze hardware. 1 dovetailed drawer. The stand rais...

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Vintage 1920s English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl, Leather

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. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in go...

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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French-Polished Italian Rococo Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase, circa 1840
French-Polished Italian Rococo Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase, circa 1840

French-Polished Italian Rococo Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase, circa 1840

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...

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Antique 1840s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920
Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920

Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920

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...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition

French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a rare item from Baker furniture. It's a French Louis XV style secretary desk in walnut with a mesh grill set for the doors. The desk measures 89 tall x 47 wide x 21 deep. Th...

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1990s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier
19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier

19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier

Located in Shreveport, LA

Approx. leg clearance beneath pull out writing table, 21.5”. Pull out writing area, 29” x 16.5”.

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Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Writing Desk Secretary Louis XV Carved Oak Renaissance c1890
Antique French Writing Desk Secretary Louis XV Carved Oak Renaissance c1890

Antique French Writing Desk Secretary Louis XV Carved Oak Renaissance c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Writing Desk Secretary Black Forest Carved Oak Renaissance c1890. Direct from France and part of superb collection of fine antiques we recently acquired, this is trul...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Carved Cherry Grand Scale French Louis XV Auffray Style Secretary Desk
Carved Cherry Grand Scale French Louis XV Auffray Style Secretary Desk

Carved Cherry Grand Scale French Louis XV Auffray Style Secretary Desk

By Auffray Furniture

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 deliv...

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wire

Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Secretary Abatant Desk, Circa 1920
Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Secretary Abatant Desk, Circa 1920

Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Secretary Abatant Desk, Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Nice condition. Marble Top. Good interior. Measures 38 wide x 58 tall x 16 deep. Dates to the 1920s. Good antique condition.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Carved Tiger Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Table Louis XV Style
French Carved Tiger Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Table Louis XV Style

French Carved Tiger Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Table Louis XV Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French style from top to bottom! ~(NOTE this secretary is unique with it’s shaped ...

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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Desks

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Oak

Vintage Burl Walnut Small Secretary Desk Table Chest
Vintage Burl Walnut Small Secretary Desk Table Chest

Vintage Burl Walnut Small Secretary Desk Table Chest

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and small in size, a traditional burl walnut secretary desk. Features a drop down writing surface and multiple drawers and cubbies. Bottom portion has four dovetailed drawers...

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

vintage secretary  desk  60s  Swedish
vintage secretary  desk  60s  Swedish

vintage secretary desk 60s Swedish

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H 38.19 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in

vintage secretary desk 60s Swedish

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage secretary desk 60s Swedish period 60's design Egon Ostergaard SMI Sweden condition good light signs of use size 148 x 132 x 47 (hxwxd) details oak; article numb...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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French Empire Secretary
French Empire Secretary

French Empire Secretary

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H 45 in W 43 in D 23 in

French Empire Secretary

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire secretary in carved wood with gilt metal embellishments and drop front over drawers. Measures 45" H x 43" W x 23" D. Provenance: Removed from an estate located at 160 E...

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Vintage Regency Hand Painted Trompe L’oiel Secretary Desk
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Trompe L’oiel Secretary Desk

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Trompe L’oiel Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional vintage Regency secretary desk. Incredible hand painted Trompe L’oiel design. A real attention to detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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AB Broderna Gustafssons Scandinavian Mid Century Vintage Secretary Desk
AB Broderna Gustafssons Scandinavian Mid Century Vintage Secretary Desk

AB Broderna Gustafssons Scandinavian Mid Century Vintage Secretary Desk

By Bröderna Gustafssons

Located in Baltimore, MD

Classic 1960s Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed teak secretary desk by AB Bröderna Gustafssons, Sweden. The beautifully shaped contemporary secretary desk is wrapped in a stun...

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Vintage Hepplewhite Style Maddox Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, Circa 1930
Vintage Hepplewhite Style Maddox Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, Circa 1930

Vintage Hepplewhite Style Maddox Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, Circa 1930

By Maddox Furniture

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A vintage Hepplewhite style secretary by Maddox offers mahogany construction with upper bookcase having double mullioned glass doors over case with tambour doors opening to storage f...

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Mid-Century Danish Modern Compact Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Danish Modern Compact Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Danish Modern Compact Secretary Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage mid-century Danish Modern compact secretary desk. Circa 1970s. Features a minimalist Danish Modern Design, a beautiful teak wood grain finish, a side to side drawer, and the...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s
Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s

Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Compact Drop Down Secretary Desk . Circa 1960s Features a sleek Mid Century Modern Design, the perfect compact size to fit in any small area or room, a dro...

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Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

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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Fine Quality 18th Century English Burled Walnut Yewood Georgian Secretary Desk
Fine Quality 18th Century English Burled Walnut Yewood Georgian Secretary Desk

Fine Quality 18th Century English Burled Walnut Yewood Georgian Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a spectacular bruled walnut and yew wood two piece secretary desk from the late 1780-90s era. The piece is in very good antique condition and has been fitted with a fantastic...

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Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET. Direct from France, a wonderful antique French writing desk AND chair set with intricate Brittany det...

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Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk or Console Table
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk or Console Table

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk or Console Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A uniquely proportioned roll to desk. It features teak construction, laminate writing area with plenty of storage.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Vintage Baker Writing Desk -Secretary
Vintage Baker Writing Desk -Secretary

Vintage Baker Writing Desk -Secretary

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H 76.5 in W 28 in D 19 in

Vintage Baker Writing Desk -Secretary

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful vintage Baker secretary in pale Naples yellow and light green trim. The upper cabinet has shelves for books and wirework doors. The writing plateau folds up and has two p...

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Midcentury Roll Top Secretary Desk, 1960s
Midcentury Roll Top Secretary Desk, 1960s

Midcentury Roll Top Secretary Desk, 1960s

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H 38 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

Midcentury Roll Top Secretary Desk, 1960s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

If you want to feel like a classy, old-school boss while working from home in your sweatpants, a vintage teak roll top secretary desk is the way to go. You can even pretend you're in...

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Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary, 1960s

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H 38 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary, 1960s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

If you want to feel like a classy, old-school boss while working from home in your sweatpants, a vintage teak roll top secretary desk is the way to go. You can even pretend you're in...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Vintage Secretary Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage secretary table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, every vintage secretary table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage secretary table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A vintage secretary table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, louis xv and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage secretary table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Wahl Iversen, Bröderna Gustafssons and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Secretary Table?

Prices for a vintage secretary table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $5,816,717, while the average can fetch as much as $2,656.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.