Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Free standing Swedish Modern secretaire in Walnut and Elm, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chiffonier / secretaire in Walnut and Elm from the 1940s by unidentified designer. Legs in dark stained wood. Maybe a piece unique made by a master cabinet maker for a...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Elm, Walnut
1950's Brazilian Rosewood Danish Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Brazilian rosewood secretary desk, 1955, Denmark. The secretary desk is finely crafted of stunning Brazilian Rosewood with dark grains and dynamic book-matched patterns ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Rosewood Vanity Dresser
Located in Oakland, CA
circa 1955 Brazilian rosewood vanity with flip-top mirror and lights. Crafted of stunning Brazilian Rosewood with dark grains and dynamic book-matched patterns across the front of dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched veneer, dovetail-constructed drawers, integrated handles, and sleek legs. Elegant bow front, chest of drawers, slidin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak, Glass
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted.
The overall dimensions of the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Free standing Swedish Modern secretaire in Walnut and Elm, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chiffonier / secretaire in Walnut and Elm from the 1940s by unidentified designer. Legs in dark stained wood. Maybe a piece unique made by a master cabinet maker for a...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Elm, Walnut
1950's Brazilian Rosewood Danish Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Brazilian rosewood secretary desk, 1955, Denmark. The secretary desk is finely crafted of stunning Brazilian Rosewood with dark grains and dynamic book-matched patterns ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made in fine walnut early 1960s. Front with three drawers and a writing flap. Behind the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood/palisander Secretaire by Erling Torvits, 1960s.
Stunning Rosewood bureau designed by Danish architect Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
White secretary desk - design Eric Gizard Paris - PEFC certified wood
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk in solid and veneer ash wood is designed by famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard
The Kube itself (without the feet height) is Width 90 cm / 35.4'' x Height 90 cm / 35.4'' x Depth 46 cm / 18;11''
Measures: Height of the feet is 35 cm / 13.8''
Useful Height behind the lower hinged doors is 37 cm / 14.6''
Overall width of each compartment behind the hinged doors is 42 cm / 16.5'' and useful width is 38 cm / 15.0'' due to the hinges.
The vertical interior divider can be moved during the manufacture process to allow the installation of printers with a width> 42 cm / 16.5''.
The upper working part is fitted with a flap door on a "push-loose" opening for an efficient work with your laptop and smartphone. The storage space inside the cube and behind the flap is for your screen or to store your paperwork in the removable shelves. The 2 horizontal shelves and the 2 vertical storage...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Ash, Wood, Lacquer
Tall Cabinet in Solid Patinated Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Tall cabinet in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great o...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Secretary Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vinage wooden secretary desk.
Produced in Denmark in the 1960s.
After wood renovation.
Very good condition.
Measures: H. 117 cm W. 110 cm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The secretary features a pull-out writing surface over three drawers. A pair of sliding glass c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Teak Secretary by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This elegant vintage design secretary from the 1960s was designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik and impresses with its timeless aesthetics and functionality. The secretary h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Meuble secrétaire scandinave danois vintage Tibergaard en teck des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Meuble de rangement secrétaire scandinave danois vintage des années 50 60, du designer Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard (avec estampille Made in Denmark, Designed by Tibergaard), très belle...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The secretary features a pull-out writing surface over three drawers. A pair of sliding glass c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Green Lacquered Large French Secrétaire, Designed for a Durable Teleworking
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled.
The overall dimensions of the box itself are
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Secretary, desk, Danish in Teak by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian secretary. 4 large drawers on the lower part. A lockable shelf folds out to provide a large work space. Inside 2 drawers, 2 horizontal compartments and 3 ve...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This elegant secretary desk is made from Cuban mahogany, which tends to have a honey colored appearance compared to more ubiquitous forms of the wood. It would be well placed in an ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted.
The overall dimensions of the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Stunning Poul Hundevad Rosewood Secretary Cabinet , Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modern, two piece, book matched rosewood, bookcase secretary cabinet by Poul Hundevad ... Birch wood interior,,, features a 26 inch height bottom cabinet with sliding doors, a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
ÉGÉE collection
This secretary desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. Eric combines the sleek and refined codes of Scandinavian design with natural materials and muted and "trendy" colorful lacquers. This collection is made of French solid and veneer ash wood.
This ÉGÉE desk is ideal for an efficient home or remote work with your laptop and smartphone. The storage space behind the flap is for your screen and you can easily store your paperwork in the removable shelves.
The 2 horizontal shelves and the 2 vertical storage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Ash, Wood, Lacquer
Arne Vodder Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Desk Vanity Table Top Organizer
By Arne Vodder
Located in Wayne, NJ
Wonderful aged teak three-drawer organizer. Beautifully crafted, finished on all sides. This can also be for multiple purposes such as used as a desktop organizer , jewelry , Makeup...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Teak writing desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak writing desk, Danish design,
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: Teak
Dimensions: Height 95 cm, width 89 cm, depth 42 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Yellow Secretary Desk with storage, design by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Teak Secretary Cabinet by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Danish Modern teak secretary cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Manufactured by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1950s. Made from solid teak with drop-down surface...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
solid pine secretary desk by WASA, Germany 1990s
Located in ECHT, NL
Secretary desk made by German company Wasa in 1992. it is made from solid pine.
It has a lid that folds down to function as a work top. Behind the lid there are shelves and drawers....
Category
Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Tobacco Leaf Coloured Secretaire Desk, design Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
White secretary desk - design Eric Gizard Paris - PEFC certified wood
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk in solid and veneer ash wood is designed by famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard
The Kube itself (without the feet height) is Width 90 cm / 35.4'' x Height 90 cm / 35.4'' x Depth 46 cm / 18;11''
Measures: Height of the feet is 35 cm / 13.8''
Useful Height behind the lower hinged doors is 37 cm / 14.6''
Overall width of each compartment behind the hinged doors is 42 cm / 16.5'' and useful width is 38 cm / 15.0'' due to the hinges.
The vertical interior divider can be moved during the manufacture process to allow the installation of printers with a width> 42 cm / 16.5''.
The upper working part is fitted with a flap door on a "push-loose" opening for an efficient work with your laptop and smartphone. The storage space inside the cube and behind the flap is for your screen or to store your paperwork in the removable shelves. The 2 horizontal shelves and the 2 vertical storage...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Ash, Wood, Lacquer
Blue French secrétaire desk with storage units, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION and has been created in a KUBE concept for optimized storage spaces.
The ÉGÉE collection is designed by the Parisian designer Eri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Arne Vodder Rosewood Vanity Dresser
Located in Oakland, CA
circa 1955 Brazilian rosewood vanity with flip-top mirror and lights. Crafted of stunning Brazilian Rosewood with dark grains and dynamic book-matched patterns across the front of dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Oak and matte black lacquered French secrétaire, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combinin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary in a box. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Poul Hundevad Rosewood Secretary Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, two piece, rosewood, bookcase secretary cabinet by Poul Hundevad features a 26 inch height bottom cabinet with sliding doors, adjustable shelves and green felt lined, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Secretary by Gunnar Falsig 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern teak secretaire by Gunnar Falsig 1960s.
Mid-century Modern Danish secretaire with curved front. Very elegant and versatile, both a writing desk and a chest of dr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Secretary, Danish Teak desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very pretty secretary, scriban, Scandinavian.
3 large drawers on the lower part (the top drawer locks with keys) a folding door which serves as a desk and locks with a key, it opens...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H.W. Klein secretary Bramin Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful Scandinavian secretary or writing desk designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark 1960. This very nice piece of Danish furniture is very functional with its plenty storage ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Red Secretary Desk, designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Secretary, desk, Danish in Rio rosewood by Dyrlund 1960.
By Dyrlund
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian Secretary/Desk composed of 3 large drawers on the lower part and a hinged door which opens onto storage lockers. Modernist square base. Sober and elegant des...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen. Small lamp in central part.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak 4 Part Triple Stacked Secretary Display Cabinet Dry Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak 4-part triple stacked display cabinet, or secretary, or dry bar made in Denmark. Beautiful condition...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Roll-up Flap
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian made cabinet veneered with teak. Top part with roll-up flap, bottom with two sliding doors, behind which are storage compartments with a shelf. Key included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Tall Cabinet in Solid Patinated Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Tall cabinet with glass doors in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made ...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Glass
Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Danish Modern teak bow front chest/secretary desk over four drawers. Key included and could be used as dry bar as well. Original brass hardware and pulls. When desk is pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Green French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretaire desk is designed by famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted.
The dimensions of the Box itself are width 90 cm / 35.4'' x height 90 cm / 35.4'' x depth 46 cm / 18;11''
Height of the feet is 35 cm / 13.8''
Useful Height behind the lower hinged doors is 37 cm / 14.6''
Overall width of each compartment behind the hinged doors is 42 cm / 16.5'' and useful width is 38 cm / 15.0'' due to the hinges.
The vertical interior divider can be moved during the manufacture process to allow the installation of printers with a width> 42 cm / 16.5''.
The upper working part is fitted with a flap door on a "push-loose" opening for an efficient work with your laptop and smartphone. The storage space inside the cube and behind the flap is for your screen or to store your paperwork in the removable shelves. The 2 horizontal shelves and the 2 vertical storage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Red Large Secrétaire, Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled.
The overall dimensions of the box itself are
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Gray design Secretary desk designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Danish Modern Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak & Oak Hutch
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An older design by Aksel Bender and Ejner Larsen. This hutch is likely part of a series of modular cabinets. Ours has a lower set of drawers in oak with sculpted teak pulls. Upper ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Teak
Swedish Modern Bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, circa 1940.
This bureau is covered in cream white vinyl attached with pearl nails, significant for the designer. The skewed front is made o...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Secretary Desk by Torbjorn Afdahl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal and made by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrikk. Crafted in rosewood (also known as Palisander) with elegant details. Original key and working lock m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian secretaire with writing desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian chest of drawers with flap and writing desk. ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish secretary in teak.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Secretair in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak secretaire from the 1960s epitomizes the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it combines functionality with aesthetic ap...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Secretary in Rosewood, Arne Wahl Iversen for Branderup Mobelfabrik 196O.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian secretary. 3 large drawers on the lower part, a hinged door, which locks with a key, offers, when opened, a large work space. Inside 2 drawers and 3 small storage...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Minimalist Style Wood Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Great Nordic style compact desk made of solid wood, oak or walnut (chosen by the buyer) offering storage solution with one drawer. Great lines, elegant designer's creation, made in a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
1950s secretaire with roller closure
Located in Brescia, IT
Mahogany secretaire, three drawers and hidden desk. Elegant roll closure with herringbone grain.
Elegant Swedish secretaire from the 1950s attributed to AB Bröderna Gustafsson, comp...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled.
The overall dimensions of the box itself are
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Vintage Scandinavian oak and burlwood secretaire
Located in Brescia, IT
Oak secretaire with wavy grain and tilting top. Interior organized with drawers and open compartments.
Essential volumes and wavy surfaces characterize this vintage Scandinavian sec...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Kai Winding Bureau / Secretaire Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen in Denmark
By Kai Winding
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bureau / secretaire designed by Kai Winding. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 46.5 (83) x 104 (68) cm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Scriban bar and secretary in Rosewood and Formica by Hans Olsen for C.S Mobler 1
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional Scandinavian multifunctional furniture. A fold-out tray, held by brass tenons, opens onto a secretary section and, at the bottom, a bar area for storing bottles. This pie...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Gray design Secretary desk designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Green Lacquered Large French Secrétaire, Designed for a Durable Teleworking
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled.
The overall dimensions of the box itself are
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Light blue French secretary desk, designed by Eric Gizard in Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combinin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid walnut wood offering a real storage solution with three drawers, one secret compartment and tw...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Tobacco Leaf Coloured Secretaire Desk, design Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled.
The overall dimensions of the box itself are
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled.
The overall dimensions of the box itself are
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Blue French secrétaire desk with storage units, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION and has been created in a KUBE concept for optimized storage spaces.
The ÉGÉE collection is designed by the Parisian designer Eri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Scandinavian Modern secretaires for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern secretaires for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage secretaires created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern secretaires made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original secretaires, popular names associated with this style include Éric Gizard, Gunnar Falsig, Arne Wahl Iversen, and HJN Møbler. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for secretaires differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $819 and tops out at $13,958 while the average work can sell for $2,744.