Vintage Ombre Green & Black Secretary Desk with Rattan Basket Storage

FREE delivery within 50 miles of Ijamsville, MD. Freight shipping beyond this point will be paid for by the customer. BEFORE PURCHASING, please provide your zip code so I can provide you with a freight shipping estimate.

Hand-Painted Vintage Secretary Desk with Fold-Down Writing Surface

This vintage secretary desk has been thoughtfully reinvented, and hand painted by me, into a functional statement piece inspired by the quiet magic of a mossy pond at twilight. Once a traditional wood-finished desk, it has been carefully transformed to blend natural textures, soft storytelling details, and practical storage into a one-of-a-kind furniture piece designed for everyday living.

A Reimagined Vintage Secretary Desk

Originally finished in warm wood tones, this vintage secretary desk has been fully repurposed while preserving its classic structure. The transformation honors the desk’s original craftsmanship while giving it a new identity rooted in nature, creativity, and purposeful design. The result is a piece that feels both grounded and imaginative, making it as expressive as it is functional.

Ombre Green and Black Hand-Painted Finish

The front and sides of the desk feature a hand-applied ombre finish that transitions from a mossy green at the top to a deep black at the base. This gradual color shift creates depth and atmosphere, evoking the stillness of twilight settling over water. The darker base visually anchors the piece, while the softened green tones keep the overall look organic and inviting.

Additional details:

• Dimensions: Desk closed 34" W x 18-1/2"D x 41-1/2"T
• Materials: Solid wood & rattan baskets
• Weight: 100 lb.
  
• Price is for one (1) secretary desk.
• Desk key & lock work.
• Wood finish inside of desk compartment is original.
• This piece is vintage, manufactured in the 20th Century, most likely during the late 1940s to 1950s.
• Condition: signs of age-appropriate wear consistent with its handcrafted nature.
• There is evidence of age, use and wear due to decades of use. Please review all pictures closely.
  

SHIPPING
FREE delivery within 50 miles of Ijamsville, MD. Freight shipping beyond this point will be paid for by the customer. BEFORE PURCHASING, please provide your zip code so I can provide you with a freight shipping estimate.

NOTE ON THIS ITEM
This item was repurposed; therefore, it is not perfect or new. This item was previously loved and sold in perfectly imperfect shape unless otherwise noted in listing. Actual color(s) may slightly differ on your monitor/screen compared to in-person due to a difference in monitor and/or screen resolution and/or color settings.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
As with any vintage item, care instructions include not immersing in water to clean but simply wipe with a slightly damp non-abrasive cloth, or dust with dry synthetic brush. To help remove fingerprints simply buff furniture with a soft cloth.

WARNING
As one should with any large/heavy piece of furniture shared in a household with small children, please install a Furniture Anti-Tipping Kit to the back of this piece to avoid tipping.