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19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

H 47 in W 22.5 in D 4.2 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

H 25.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
drop handles. The original leather writing area with a secret pen compartment on the right-hand side
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

H 45 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
secret compartment inside hiding two small drawers*see last image. Initials on brass plaque on lid LPB.
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
hardware is in brass and the graceful feet end in brass jabots. The is a "secret" compartment in the center
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front

H 40 in W 37.5 in D 33 in
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
and its matching armchair are rife with secret drawers and compartments. Cleverly concealed buttons
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19th Century Italian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair

H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
red paper. The brass lock and hasp later. The painted pine, frieze with a central, secret compartment
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

H 42.13 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
decorative inlay, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment. The reverse of the desk being
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1880s French Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk

H 30.5 in W 57 in D 29 in
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
screen that pulls up, secret compartments that pop out from the sides for ink and pens. An inset leather
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
compartments with two secret compartments. All standing on two pedestals with oak lined graduated drawers
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk

H 34.65 in W 48.82 in D 24.81 in
Historism Essay Desk / Secretary circa 1870 Light Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
middle. Wide writing surface. Very fine and high quality oakwood. The secretary has secret compartments
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19th Century German Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Oak

Historism Essay Desk / Secretary circa 1870 Light Oak
Historism Essay Desk / Secretary circa 1870 Light Oak

Historism Essay Desk / Secretary circa 1870 Light Oak

H 66.93 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
. Three-drawer frame with 3 drawers underneath. Lockable drawers. There are also secret compartments
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

H 31.11 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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1860s German Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary

H 63.78 in W 38.59 in D 25.79 in
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers with the top one having a secret compartment at the back. The stunning back has four Verte de
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

H 31.5 in W 69 in D 31.5 in
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
with small drawers, open compartments and a secret compartment in the base. This type of furniture is
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century

H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
charm. Key to fall front only. Concealed cornice drawer and secret compartment. Would look great in
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Early 18th Century Queen Anne Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 22.84 in
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
compartment on the double bottom. This pretty desk rests on 4 elegantly arched legs. It has 2 drawers on the
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th

H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 18.51 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, fitted with Secret compartment and drawers and interior room for storage of papers and documents and a
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19th Century English Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
By Giles Grendey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
compartments underneath, above a secret kneehole drawer with panelled door underneath, flanked by sets of
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1760s English Georgian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk

C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk

H 31.25 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
English George III Slant Front Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
interior has inlaid pilasters with secret compartments. There are multiple arched cubby holes.
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1780s English Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

English George III Slant Front Desk
English George III Slant Front Desk

English George III Slant Front Desk

H 44 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
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Early 19th Century French Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
sides. When you lift the cylinder top you reveal six additional drawers, two secret compartments behind
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1810s Russian Empire Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk

H 49.75 in W 55.5 in D 27.75 in
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 105 in
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
opened by means of concealed spring loaded clips, to reveal velvet lined compartments. The four
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1860s English Louis XV Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Ormolu

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

H 52.5 in W 55 in D 27 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
secret stash compartment.
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19th Century Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk

English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk

H 41.5 in W 60 in D 29.5 in
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Rosewood Tuscan Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
two secret compartments. All original warm patina throughout.
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18th Century Italian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Rosewood Tuscan Desk
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Rosewood Tuscan Desk

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Rosewood Tuscan Desk

H 30.25 in W 46.5 in D 28.25 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray with further storage. The secret spring
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

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H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Sheridan, CO
drawer handles are original. The interior has drawers with secret compartments. There are multiple arched
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Mid-19th Century British George III Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk
Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk

Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk

H 41 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Empire style, having nine drawers, one containing a locking secret compartment, with two secretary
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk in the Empire Style
Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk in the Empire Style

Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk in the Empire Style

H 30.5 in W 63.5 in D 31.5 in
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
of a central door and a secret compartment on the flat surface. The bottom has 3 serpentine shape
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century

H 41.5 in W 41 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
added later on. The interior has two large open shelves, a small compartment in the middle with secret
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

H 57.09 in W 36.23 in D 14.97 in
Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
upper drawer. The well features three hidden compartments as well. The sheer amount of secret
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Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk

H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
drawers with Herringbone inlay and secret compartments. Outstanding arch top pediment Cornice Molded with
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18th Century Dutch Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA

H 93 in W 51 in D 25 in
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
tooled Interior and secret compartment. Made in 1800s #11 Features a blank brass front shield ideal
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories

Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories

H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 9.26 in
Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
, with the right-hand drawer featuring a lockable secret compartment and removable inserts. There are
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Early 1800s French Neoclassical Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800

Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800

H 31.3 in W 63 in D 31.7 in
17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior
Located in Suffolk, GB
eight serpentine shaped drawers, four secret drawers, eight pigeon holes, serpentine shaped door flanked
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1680s English Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Oak

17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior
17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior

17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior

H 41.93 in W 38.19 in D 23.23 in
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Located in Milano, IT
compartments, represented by 4 small drawers with handles. This writing desk is suitable for high-class
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

H 41.34 in W 56.3 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
surface decorated with blind tooling, decorative stepped sides which has secret pull out compartments
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

H 35 in W 31 in D 19.5 in
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
compartments, with hidden trays inside. Thomas Jefferson had two of this model table, also called a secret flap
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19th Century English American Classical Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book

"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book

H 29.5 in W 44.75 in D 35.75 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
large compartment space, the right hand of the drawer has a secret drawer that pulls out to reveal
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

H 43 in W 20.75 in D 16 in
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
leather, mail lockers and a pen tray with its original glass tank. The upper part reveals a secret
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
spring releasing secret compartments, the angles headed by putti holding cornucopia candelabra, the sides
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke

H 49 in W 56 in D 32 in
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
, strapping and flush fitting campaign-style side handles. Contains a secret compartment with three hidden
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19th Century British Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box

H 9.06 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compartment width: 19.5 cm (7.75''). Secret compartment depth: 8.5 cm (3.25''). Secret compartment height: 5
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Leather

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian

H 18.12 in W 17.13 in D 12.01 in
19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
rack with various sized compartments, in the bottom central compartment there is the makers label “SUI
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1840s Hong Kong Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope

H 10.5 in W 20.75 in D 16.5 in
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large
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Late 18th Century British Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane

H 16 in W 40 in D 31 in
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
secret drawers and quality finishes Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency

Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency

H 6.3 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
leather writing surface and fitted lidded pen and ink boxes, secret button to release sprung top with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
space for paper and envelopes. The desk has several compartments for pens, ink and writing accessories
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers

Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers

No Reserve
H 20 in W 50 in D 26 in
English Country House George I Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Salisbury, GB
compartments and show this off. Not only is it beautiful you have a desk as well as bookcase and storage above
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1720s British George I Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

English Country House George I Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
English Country House George I Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

English Country House George I Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

H 78 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
of four small drawers and five small compartments above a gilt-tooled green leather writing surface
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke
Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke

H 45.28 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
to reveal a single drawer and a well with secret compartments above three bombe shaped drawers with
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18th Century English Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

H 44.77 in W 56.7 in D 26.38 in
Exceptional Rare and Fine Padouk Wood Bureau in the Chippendale Manner, c. 1780
Located in Heathfield, GB
usually high number of secret drawers and hidden compartments. In addition to the interior concealed
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18th Century Chippendale Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Padouk

Exceptional Rare and Fine Padouk Wood Bureau in the Chippendale Manner, c. 1780
Exceptional Rare and Fine Padouk Wood Bureau in the Chippendale Manner, c. 1780

Exceptional Rare and Fine Padouk Wood Bureau in the Chippendale Manner, c. 1780

H 41 in W 36 in D 22 in
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compartments. Bottom of
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

H 42 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
compartments; a sliding surface hides the secret compartments underneath. All movement and closing accessories
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid

Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid

H 91.74 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
section showcases a slanted front desk with scalloped compartments, secret ones and multiple drawers
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Early 19th Century European Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk

H 87.5 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
capitals and bases. They can be pulled out and used as secret compartments for letters. The desk stands
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1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

H 41.74 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
snap mechanism. The inside of the writing compartment has 9 drawers and a secret compartment. The
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1810s Danish Empire Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

H 68.9 in W 45.28 in D 23.82 in
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
open and secret compartments. The writing surface is decorated with walnut veneer as well. The
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

H 38.98 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
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Antique Desks With Secret Compartments For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique desks with secret compartments available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique desks with secret compartments — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique desks with secret compartments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of antique desks with secret compartments to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Regency, Victorian and Georgian antique desks with secret compartments are of considerable interest. David Edwards produced beautiful antique desks with secret compartments that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Desks With Secret Compartments?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,650, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $11,369 highest priced.

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