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...
Wood
Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage secretary desk wows by combining rosewood print laminate, a spacious work surface, and chrome details. Drawers allow for extra organization. Please confirm it...
Laminate, Rosewood
$2,226Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Wood
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 ...
Cane, Wood
$1,846Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Brass
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
Approx. leg clearance beneath pull out writing table, 28”. Pull out writing area, 30.5” x 19”; 35” width on fixed area.
Oak
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...
Steel
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...
Mirror, Teak
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...
Mahogany
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...
Bronze
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Walnut
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Walnut
Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary
By H.W. Klein, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s in the style of Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made in Denmark. We've had a number of similar pieces, and the quality is always excellent. This desk is the same...
Brass
$3,996Sale Price|50% Off
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 18th century French ladies secretary desk is a fine example of Louis XV craftsmanship, beautifully constructed in kingwood and walnut with elegant proportions and refined detail...
Kingwood, Walnut
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
Brass
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Choudrant, 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 ...
Oak
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Mahogany
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 ...
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Brass
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 ...
Teak
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 ...
Teak
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H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Secretary Desk by Mallin Furniture
By Mallin, Tommi Parzinger
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...
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
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...
Mahogany
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 ...
Wood
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...
Rattan, Paint
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...
Wood
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...
Rattan
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 ...
Sold
H 39 in W 32 in D 18 in
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...
Maple, Paint
Sold
H 42 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
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...
Maple
Sold
H 82 in W 36 in D 20 in
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 ...
Glass, Laminate, Burl
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...
Mahogany
Sold
H 83 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
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...
Brass
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...
Maple
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H 51 in W 32 in D 66 in
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...
Oak
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...
Teak
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; ...
Mirror, Teak
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 ...
Walnut
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...
Beech
Sold
H 86 in W 47 in D 21.25 in
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...
Brass
Sold
H 64.25 in W 42.25 in D 25.25 in
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...
Walnut
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H 56.75 in W 36.5 in D 20.25 in
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 ...
Walnut
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H 56.75 in W 36.5 in D 20.25 in
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 ...
Walnut
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H 39.25 in W 18.75 in D 16 in
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...
Burl, Leather
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H 66 in W 19 in D 12 in
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...
Walnut
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H 49 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Choudrant, 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...
Walnut
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H 86 in W 39 in D 20 in
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...
Walnut
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H 83 in W 44 in D 20 in
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...
Walnut
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.
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.