George 3 Secretaire
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
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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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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
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George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunningly gorgeous and outstanding early 18th century English George I Secretary
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
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English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK AND BOOKCASE
England, circa last quarter of the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
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George I Secretary Bureau or Escritoire of Figured Walnut from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English period George I secretary bureau escritoire or scriptor of figured patinated walnut
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Antique 18th Century English George I Secretaires
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H 61 in W 34.75 in D 19.5 in
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
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18th Century Satin Mahogany and Rosewood Secretary
Located in Savannah, GA
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Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
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19th Century English Walnut Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Savannah, GA
of drawers with 3 drawers each to the interior of the fall that are in bird's-eye maple. Both of
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Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
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19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
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Large 19 Century French Rococo or Neoclassical Revival Style Vitrine
By David Roentgen
Located in Dallas, TX
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Scrolling pelmet on the top in 3 sections banded in ormolu beading.
Scrolling base
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Vitrines
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Ormolu
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George 3 Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the george 3 secretaire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every george 3 secretaire was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a george 3 secretaire, we have 421 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect george 3 secretaire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right george 3 secretaire, those designed in Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one george 3 secretaire that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and George Hepplewhite produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a George 3 Secretaire?
A george 3 secretaire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,537, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $348,500.
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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