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Dutch 19th Century Oak Secretaire
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th century oak secretaire
A Dutch 19th century oak secretaire and a wooden balcony
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19th Century Dutch Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Dutch 19th Century Oak Secretaire
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th Century oak secretaire
A Dutch 19th century oak secretaire on claw legs and a
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19th Century Dutch Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
George III Oak Secretaire Estate Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Truly wonderful early 19th Century George III oak secretaire estate cupboard.
This cupboard is of
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19th Century British Country Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
19th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The secretary made of Dutch oak from the 19th century rich in decorations consists of an upper and
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19th Century Dutch Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
Charles Spooner Arts & Crafts Oak secretaire Cabinet with Serpentine Stretchers
By Charles Spooner
Located in London, GB
Charles Sydney Spooner, probably made by J H Brandt.
A rare oak secretaire cabinet on stand, with
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Oak Secretaire Campaign Chest by Army and Navy c1910
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in London, GB
A fantastic two-piece solid oak Campaign chest with recessed brass handles and comprehensive
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Early 20th Century British Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Chippendale Secretaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the grace and sophistication of the 18th century with our exquisite English oak
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secretaire features many small storage drawers within and three large storage drawers, enhanced by detailed
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Late 18th Century Russian Baroque Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Metal, Bronze
No Reserve
H 89.75 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
18th Century Oak Drop Front Secretaire
Located in Dallas, TX
French oak drop front secretarie with green leather writing surface.
Circa 1780
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18th Century French Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century French Mahogany, Oak & Marble Secretaire with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Middleburg, VA
Important Secretaire a Abattant, Paris, Empire, circa 1805. Mahogany on oak, marble top, ormolu
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Marble
H 57.75 in W 38 in D 17 in
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The black, drop front secretaire represents the neoclassical Greek style with the original brass
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 42.5 in W 47 in D 30.75 in
18th Century Swiss Made Secretaire
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary or chest of drawers
Switzerland
Yew, oak
second half of 18th century
Dimensions
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Mid-18th Century Swiss Baroque Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak, Yew
18th Century Double Dome Secretaire
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Glazed secretary in oak from the first part of the 18th century of very good quality with double
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Antique French Chinoiserie Secretaire à abbantant
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique French Chinoiserie secretaire à abbantant.
This cabinet is finished with bamboo trims
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
Danish Blue Painted Baroque Cabinet Bureau / Secretaire
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century Danish Baroque period secretary cabinet in two parts. Crafted in oak, painted in a
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very fine, neoclassical early Biedermeier Secretaire from South Germany around 1820.
Beautiful
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
drawer fronts below forming a deep secretaire drawer containing a writing slide with a hinged, ratcheted
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
H 41.86 in W 48.63 in D 24.22 in
Tiny French Secretaire, Walnut, Mid 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
back panel and all non-visible drawer parts are made of solid oak.
The interior of the secretary
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry, Maple, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Stately large Biedermeier secretaire from south Germany around 1830.
Cherry veneered on softwood
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Iron, Tin
H 72.45 in W 46.86 in D 25.4 in
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
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Secretaire, Waxed Polished Mahogany Veneer, 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful Louis XVI secretary, built in oak and polished mahogany veneer, it is topped with a
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Oak Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very handsome Georgian lowland oak secretary with walnut trim.
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Georgian Oak Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very handsome Georgian lowland oak secretary with walnut trim.
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Notable French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A secretaire a deux corps with a tall separately made upper cabinet. The top with three curved
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Art Deco Secretaire Abattant by Jules Leleu Signed, Circa 1935
By Jules Leleu
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
parquetry and marquetry inlaid drop-front secretaire cabinet, with ebony and mother of pearl inlay flower
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Cartonnier / Secretaire by Antoine Krieger
By Antoine Krieger
Located in New York, NY
A rare late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted cartonnier or secretaire
By Antoine
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Bronze
H 63 in W 36 in D 17 in
18th Century Oak Secretary From England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
18th century oak secretary of very good quality and small model from England
Very beautiful
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Oak Secretary, Northern Europe, Around 1820
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak secretary, Northern Europe, around 1820!
Very good condition, after professional renovation
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the beginning of the 20th century.
Made of oak wood.
Very good condition
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1920s Swedish Chippendale Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Large Display Cabinet / Bookcase with Secretary in Oak, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Large display cabinet with secretary restored oak bookcase
Features:
Six-door model with
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19th Century Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the beginning of the 20th century.
Made of oak wood.
Very good condition
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1920s Belgian Louis Philippe Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Antique Solid Oak Biedermeier Secretary in Honey Color
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful secretaire abbatant or standing secretary.
Made in the finest European oak, this
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Belgian Oak Slant-Front Secretary, circa 1850
Located in Evergreen, CO
This substantial, mid-19th century secretary features solid oak construction with a beautiful
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Antique White Oak Secretary with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique antique secretary with a whitewash aged finish to the white oak.
Two large glass doors at
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Yellow Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the grace and class of European styling in the early 1800's with four
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak, Paint
18th century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning and rare Norwegian baroque oak bureau bookcase circa 1760.
Comprising of 3 sections due
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Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Revival Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a beautifully curved and
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
We present you this piece of furniture
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace and style of early 1800's Denmark. The fluted carving
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Early 19th Century Danish Country Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century Dutch oak drop front bombe secretary with a 3-drawer bombe front and carved
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19th Century Dutch Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk is ideal for the efficient yet
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and unbelievably exuberantly carved solid oak secretary desk with frolicking
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Louis Seize Secretary around 1800 Nutwood Veneer on Oak
Located in Münster, DE
Cylinder bureau, Westphalia circa 1800, walnut and other fine woods veneered on oak, marquetry work
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Early 1800s German Louis XVI Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Wood, Nutwood, Oak
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak is a superlative example of the design
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1790s English Neoclassical Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Drop-Front Marquetry Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1900. The outside with fall front and one low door with
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Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
H 51.97 in W 24.41 in D 10.04 in
Georgian Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, England, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century oak English fall-front secretary with carvings of acanthus leaves and urns.
Note
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Two Part Oak Secretary with Brass Hardware
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Two Part Oak Secretary with Brass Hardware. This piece stands
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
H 74 in W 35.75 in D 19 in
Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Flemish Louis XV slanted-flap secretary. Solidly made of oak.
Half-high lateral
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18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
CIRCA 1880 VICTORIAN GREEN MAN HiGH QUALITY CARVED OAK BUREAU
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming Victorian solid oak bureau, writing desk. This
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in northern France circa 1860, the "secretaire a abattants" is both stylish and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase & Desk c1920
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
and Crafts barrister bookcase by Macey offers quarter sawn oak construction with fur stacks having
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 71.25 in W 34.5 in D 13.75 in
English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800
Located in East Hampton, NY
This piece just took our breath away - all the carved wood details and medallions are master craftsman quality. See all detail images to truly appreciate what an excellent antique pi...
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
Rare Gothic Revival Writing Desk Carved Oak Antique 19th Century Angels Dragons
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exceptional & Breathtaking ! This very high quality Gothic Revival writing desk / secretaire marked
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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H 59.45 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in
George III circa 1760 English Oak Thomas Chippendale Carved Bureau Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
the doors. The timber is of course oak and it has the correct period patina
Condition wise, we have
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1760s English George III Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Oak
H 76.97 in W 41.54 in D 11.23 in
Ornately Carved English Oak Library Bureau Bookcase Lion's Head Brass Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, ornately carved, circa 1860 Jacobean revival, Antique Library Bureau bookcase
Please note the delivery fe...
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1860s English Jacobean Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Brass
H 76.97 in W 37.01 in D 20.67 in
Antique English Period Oak Mahogany-Banded Bureau
Located in Port Chester, NY
This slanty-top chest is a good example of the style that was so popular in the 18th century when a gentleman needed such a piece for letters and rent collection records. The age of ...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Wood
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Oak Secretaire
Materials
Bronze
H 56.7 in W 38 in D 16.54 in
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Antique Oak Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique oak secretaire available at 1stDibs. An antique oak secretaire — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique oak secretaire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique oak secretaire made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique oak secretaire over the years, but those crafted by Maison Forest and National Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Oak Secretaire?
An antique oak secretaire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,980, while the lowest priced sells for $1,175 and the highest can go for as much as $8,595.
Finding the Right secretaires for You
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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