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Secretaires For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Empire
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Fall-Front Walnut and Iron Secretary Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
2 American mid-century fall front secretary cabinets with light walnut cases and a front doors that open to create a desk surface and reveal a light...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Metal, Iron

Kai Kristiansen Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Torring Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35.5? wide x 17.25? deep x 44? tall Condition: In excelle...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

French Empire Brass Mounted, Light Walnut, & Ebonized Secretary, 1stq 19th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing three drawers, one faux drawer, and a fall front desk with a leather writing surface and interior shelving and secret drawers...
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1810s French Empire Antique Secretaires

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Walnut

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar / Janus Japanese Wood Block, Walnut, and Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century two-section china cabinet / hutch with an upper walnut case with four rosewood cabinet fronts featuring inset Japanese wood blocks depicting pastoral scenes with adjacent...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood, Wood, Walnut

20th Century Viennese Biedermeier Style Lyre Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Ebonize, partially bird’s-eye maple root veneer on solid Pinewood. Moulded Lions Masks with grisp rings. This so called lyre secretaire is the crowning...
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20th Century Empire Secretaires

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Bronze

Scandinavian Wooden Secretary by Arne Vodder, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian wooden secretary by Arne Vodder, 1960s.
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Wood

Museum Essay / Tabernacle Around 1810, Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Museum essay/tabernacle around 1810, walnut. Extremely rare and high-quality tabernacle with very elaborate and rich inlaid marquetry in walnut/root veneer on fir wood. High construction consisting of 3 elements. The tabernacle has many drawers...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Secretaires

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Walnut, Fir

Mid-Century Modern Sekretär Aus Nussholz Mit Beleuchtetem Barfach, 1960er
Located in Mainz, DE
60er Jahre Design Sekretär Kommode mit Bar Nussholz Schrank Absolutes Vintage Einzellstück! Super Zustand. Edles Design. Die Bar ist beleuchtet – Licht geht beim öffnen an! ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Metal

Mid Century Glazed Cabinet, UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1960´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Multi-purpose glazed cabinet, made for ÚP Závody in the 1960s. Made in a combination of ash, elm, maple, walnut, birch and poplar wood. Glazed upper part. It...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Wood, Ash, Birch, Elm, Maple, Poplar, Walnut

Shelving system, Model 9, Omann Junior, Rosewood, Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik, 196
Located in Lejre, DK
Shelving system with secretary, Model 9, designed by Omann Junior in rosewood of Danish design, manufactured at Omann Junior's Møbelfabrik from the 1960s....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Rosewood

V-Legged Danish Modern Vanity / Secretary in Teak + Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 34.5" wide x 16.5" deep x 51" tall Condition: In excellent original cond...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak, Oak

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French mahogany wood Empire style drop front secretary with a removable black marble top. The secretary features two front side columns with bronze mounts detail w...
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1810s French Empire Antique Secretaires

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Brass

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple drawers with organizer trays and lowered drawers have deep paper file slots. Very unique great design and compact size. Front side has 2 open book shelves...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Maple

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the piece as shown in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material of the piece. Casier designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1925. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Casiers standard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Metal

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

Shelving System, Model 9, Omann Junior, Rosewood, Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik, 196
Located in Lejre, DK
Shelving system with secretary, Model 9, designed by Omann Junior in rosewood of Danish design, manufactured at Omann Junior's Møbelfabrik from the 1960s....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Vintage Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century style vintage secretary desk adorned with a colorful abstract inlay on the front. Fold down front reveals a large writing surface as...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and has three spacious drawers. This would ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Empire secretaire à abattant, France around 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Secretary in mahogany veneer with two-door bottom part as well as dark marble shelf and fire-gilded fittings. Behind the writing flap with brown leather there are more drawers and co...
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1810s French Empire Antique Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Secretaire in Palisander Wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
Located in Milano, MI
This secretaire in palisander wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik is a great piece to be placed in a chic and refin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Palisander

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage secretary desk bureau Ico Parisi style from walnut and ash veneers designed and manufactured 1950s Italy. The beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Arne Hovmand Olsen Vanity / Secretary in Teak with Etched Glass Doors
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Hovmand Olsen Manufacturer: Linnebjerg Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Glass Measurements: 39.5" wide x 21.5" deep x 33" tall Condition: In excelle...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden secretary. The roll top opens by pulling on the leather inlaid writing surface, underneath it are small drawers. This secretary has 10 drawers in the front, several drawers behind the roll top and in the back there are two glass shelves. The legs are made of solid wood and are connected by aluminum strips. On the top there is a glass shelf on which you can put objects while using the rolling...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Swedish Country Empire Pine Secretaire
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual country secretaire from the empire period Northern Sweden, 1820 to 1840. Painted with the original faux paint and in original condition. The secretaire is made in Swedish pin...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Peter & Molgaard Hvidt Rosewood Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, masculine 6-drawer dresser with recessed pulls, topped with drop-front desk fitted with drawer and storage cubicles. On enameled metal legs with rosewood block feet. Retain...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury free-standing wall unit with shelving. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Danish Mid-Century Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Teak by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1960s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 90 x 50 / 34 x 107 cm (WxDxH) Danish mid century teak rolltop bureau manufactured by Dyrlund Denmark in the 1960's. This distinctive burea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Secretary Desk in Teak + Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 33.5? wide x 17.25? deep x 43.25? tall Condition: In excellent original cond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Secrétaire, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Easy does it: a writing desk when you want it to be one! This writing desk has it all is made in rosewood veneer and has a pull out desk. Could beauty up your living room and transform into a working...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Rio Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabri
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Model 68 drop front secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960s. With beautiful interior drawers and storage dividers. Plenty of storage in the two drawers under...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Falsigs Secretary Desk in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Brdr. Falsigs Møbelfabrik, Holstebro Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 34.75? wide x 19.75? deep x 46? tall Conditi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This secretary cabinet is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden fi...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Walnut writing desk model 804 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface. Front side with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Walnut

19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful upright secrétaire from the French Empire period. The desk is made of oak with burr walnut veneer, decorated with bronze ormolu elements. These are typical of the French Em...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Secretaires

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Bronze

Danish Mid-Century Teak Chest Drawers, Secretaire ore Writing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Measures: Height: 100 cm Width: 90 cm Depth: 45 cm Swedish Mid Century Teak Rolltop Bureau in the style of Egon Ostergaard manufactured by SMi ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Teak

Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
George Nelson George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune. In 1945 Nelson began a long association with the Herman Miller Furniture Company of Zeeland, Michigan, where as head designer he developed an innovative line of furniture and commissioned new designs from others. His first commission was Isamu Noguchi`s biomorphic glass-topped coffee table, which began production in 1947, the first of many designs that the sculptor would create for Herman Miller in the late Forties. Nelson also was responsible for bringing the designs of Charles Eames to Herman Miller, and he collaborated with R. Buckminster Fuller on a number of projects. Among Nelson`s own creations are classic works of 1950s design, including the bubble lamp, ball clock, marshmallow sofa and the pole-supported wall-storage system. Nelson also designed numerous exhibitions, including the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow, and the Chrysler Corporation display at the 1964 New York World`s Fair. Vintage midcentury George Nelson walnut secretary 1960s A great example of early George Nelson design. Secretary desk and dresser...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Walnut

Scricciolo Jewelry Case by Hans Von Klier for Planula Agliana, Italy, 70s
By Hans Von Klier, Panula Agliana
Located in Padova, IT
Designed by Hans von Klier for Planula Agliana Manufacturing. Jewelry case Scricciolo model. Original jewelry box with a refined and innovative design. The structure is in wood painted in shades of blue and satin silver. Small drawers allow the orderly storage of jewels and small objects. Its design is the work of the Czechoslovakian designer Hans von Klier who actively collaborated with the well-known Italian architect Ettore Sottsass for the definition of the line of many Olivetti calculators...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Wood

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Secrétaire and Wall Shelves
Located in London, GB
An Italian secrétaire with three wall shelves by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. In rosewood veneer, with brass handles and key and brushed gold legs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Beech

Royal Writing Desk/ Bureau Plat in Empire Style After J. Desmalter, Maple Root
Located in Berlin, DE
Writing table/ bureau plat in Empire style after Jacob Desmalter Maple Roots with thread intarsia on solid Pinewood, partially carved and handpainted. Cutted out pedestal on profile...
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20th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Bronze

Mid-Cenury Modern Secretary Cabinet, Fully Adjustable, Teak, Zebra Wood - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Secretary cabinet with shelves, two solid teak blocks with teak veneer and blackened steel, fully adjustable, zebra wood inside, shellac finishing. Po...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Brass, Steel

1950s Secretary Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35? wide x 18? deep x 44.5? tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Large French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine large sized flat desk otherwise referred to as a "bureau de ministre" or ministers flat desk. In mahogany and mahogany veneer flamed on all sides, beautiful ornamentation of...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Secretaires

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Bronze

Michel Pigneres Brass Chrome Black Cabinet Secretaire, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique French Mid-Century Modern cabinet secrétaire by Michel Pigneres made in the early 1970s. This piece is an exquisite example of refined, highly detailed and very well made furn...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Brass, Chrome

Luciano Frigerio Credenza Diamante, 1970's
Located in bari, IT
Mid-Century Modern 12-drawer Diamante chest of drawers is made of walnut and is decorated with a complex block pattern designed by Luciano Frigerio di Desio.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Walnut

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Desk and Chair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of Mahogany - Very good original condition with minor signs of use - The dimensions of chairs : Total height 88cm Seat height 59cm width: 45cm depth 51cm.
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Secretaire attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This so amazing cabinet with Secretaire of the 1950s is attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. The external structure is refinished with glass dividers and parchment feet. Its ae...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Glass, Wood, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Secretary Desk, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden secretary desk, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Wood

Danish Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish Modern Walnut Secretary Standing Desk Pull down cabinet that can serve as standing desk One shelf Four solid walnut tapered legs
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Teak

French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Secretaires

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Marble, Bronze

Scandinavian 60's Style Solid Wood Sideboard Danish Bar Commode
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian desk or chest of drawers from the 60's, structure in veneered and solid rosewood. This small desk is composed of a folding top with a leather under hand and various clev...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Brass

Empire Secrétaire Bottega Maggiolini Walnut Italy 19th Century
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Milano, IT
Secrétaire consisting of drawer under the plan, tilting door, with cabinet and two drawers at the bottom. Veneered in pedulle walnut and inlaid in various woods. The secrétaire is bi...
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Secretaires

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Walnut

Mid-Century Living Room Wall, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, oak, veneer Cleaned Fully functional Original condition.
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1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Wood, Oak

Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Dutch vintage design cabinet CU01 designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. This design from the Japanese series is one of the top pieces from Pastoe's history. The warm teak and t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Mahogany, 1820s Austria
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Empire secretary or writing desk, (Cylinder) Material: Mahogany. Completely restored, Shellac polish. Period: 1820-1829 Source: Austria, Wien.
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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Secretaires

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Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

Rosewood Secretary Desk With Etched Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 39.5? wide x 17.75? deep x 33.25? tall Condition: In excellent original ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

19th Century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu, Bronze & Fruitwood Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome Continental mid 19th century Empire st. mahogany, ormolu, patinated bronze and ebonized fruitwood drop front secretary. The secretary is raised by four square tapered...
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19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Secretaires

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Bronze, Ormolu

1940's Italian Secretaire with Reverse Painted Glass
Located in Hanover, MA
Golden birch veneered drop front secretary desk with three drawers and reverse painted glass panel of stylized Egyptian women and a chariot...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Birch

Antique, New and Vintage Secretaires

Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.

Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.

Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.

While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.

At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.

When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.

“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”

No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.

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