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Regency Rosewood Secretaire Side Cabinet/Chiffoneer
Located in Folkestone, GB
A superior quality and unusual Regency rosewood Side Cabinet, the top drawer with fold-down
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Secretary Cabinet by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
A Macassar ebony secretaire side cabinet with a rectangular stepped top above an open recess and a
Category
Early 20th Century Secretaires
Materials
Macassar
19th Century Louis XVI Style Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Louis XVI style satinwood marquetry inlaid secretaire cabinet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Satinwood
Art Deco Secretaire Cabinet by Jules Deroubaix
By Jules Deroubaix
Located in North York, ON
This Jules Deroubaix display cabinet secretaire is timeless, functional, and effortlessly chic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Chrome, Brass
19th Century Sevres Mounted Secretaire Abattant Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French ebonized secretaire abattant, having its original brocatelle
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Ormolu
Superb George III Style Inlaid Marquetry Secretaire Cabinet
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificent antique English Secretaire cabinet with satinwood, hare wood, tulipwood, and kingwood
Category
Antique 19th Century George III Secretaires
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Important 18th century secrétaire or writing cabinet elaborately made in the baroque period in West
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 85.04 in W 49.61 in D 27.95 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
English Inlaid Secretaire
Located in Wilson, NC
right hand side of the secretaire pull out drawer has a restored shrinkage separation. The base
Category
Antique 1790s English Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite secretaire de dame, France 18th century, beautiful kingwood veneer on front, sides, top
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Kingwood
Empire Secretaire, Vienna, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Viennese secretaire on square pointed feet with bronze sabots. The body with beveled corners has a
Category
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet with carved cavetto cornice, over a slim curved frieze drawer and one upper and two
Category
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Materials
Brass
James Mont Cinnabar Lacquered Secretaire
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
bookcase above with two adjustable shelves and the cabinet below with slanted sides and slant front writing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
18th Centurey Baroque Walnut Tabernacle / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Tabernacle Secretaire is divided into 3 parts.
The upper part has a door with a snap lock in
Category
Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather
Located in Valladolid, ES
and the upper part ends with a desk with camel-colored leather embossed in gold. This secretaire opens
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Regency Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Baroque Tabernacle Secretaire, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque Tabernacle Secretaire in three parts, boasting a three-drawer lower chest set on graceful
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Antique Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire represents the understated elegance of the genre
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Verni Martin secrétaire abattant , circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
shaped sides, gilded rococo style scrolling ormolu mounts. Wonderful hand painted Verni Martin romantic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Swedish Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Biedermeier period swedish mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1810.
Stunning secretaire
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Style Two Piece Cerused Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted English Georgian style two-piece secretaire bookcase featuring a slant front or drop front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Fine Hand-Painted Venetian 19th Century Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of a Venetian bureau bookcase, or secretaire, having a serpentine cornice
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Secretaires
French Provincial Style Floral Painted White Oak Secretaire
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial Style painted white oak secretaire with chicken wire cabinet top and leather
Category
1990s American French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Wire
Tiny French Secretaire, Walnut, Mid 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
subtly interrupted by the round brass key plates set into the wood.
The sides and the upright cleats are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 64.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.25 in
Beautiful French Bureau/ Secretaire 19th/20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
on all sides, hard wood body with rose wood veneer and rich floral intarsias in different fruit woods
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Fruitwood
Empire Secrétaire Bottega Maggiolini Walnut Italy 19th Century
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Milano, IT
Secrétaire consisting of drawer under the plan, tilting door, with cabinet and two drawers at the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
laurel pulls at either side set on a butterfly veneered tulipwood background and framed in a beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th C. Swedish Empire Style Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, drop-front fitted interior with marquetry drawers and doors, two side columns with gilt wood capitals.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak Secretaire by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau / Secretaire, Copenhagen Approx. 1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI bureau / Secretaire in 3 parts.
Upper part with three doors. Middle part door with fluted
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Louis XVI Secretaire with Urn Decoration, around 1790
Located in Greding, DE
on the front is elegantly continued on the sides. Standing on square legs, it is topped by a three
Category
Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s
Located in Roma, RM
right side a small, elegant, Secretaire, while on the left side a small wardrobe. Small but incredibly
Category
Antique 1830s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch
H 59.06 in W 49.61 in D 20.08 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet
Located in London, GB
the left side signed Millet à Paris.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Fruitwood, Tulipwood
Large Secretaire With Flap In Marquetry, Late 19th Century
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Massive secretaire with flap in marquetry of cubes on the doors and sides and bronzes (partly
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Privé" secrétaire by Jürgen Lange for Rosenthal Germany 1987
By Jürgen Lange, Rosenthal
Located in Renens, CH
"Privé" writing desk or secrétaire by Jürgen Lange for Rosenthal Germany 1987.
This is an
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Elegant Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau / Secretaire Cph. Approx. 1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI bureau / Secretaire in 3 parts.
Top with tooth cut under profiled top list.
Pair
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secretaire Stamped Sotto
Located in Kittery Point, ME
side, above two doors opening to reveal shelves, the front corners headed by foliate and flowering
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Wood Italian Lombard Trumeau Desk Secrétaire, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
the sides, of pleasant decoration, ideal for placing in a living room or studio. In good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
marble top. The secretary features two front side columns with bronze mounts detail with three pull
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Verona Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Bureau Secrétaire, 1700s
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic example of cabinet-making in Verona, we are faced with a work of art, a piece of
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 41.34 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Regency Brass Mounted Mahogany Two-Part Secrétaire Military Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
covering the satinwood. Fitted interior of the secrétaire drawer with usual folding sides. Beautiful screw
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 41.25 in W 39 in D 18.75 in
Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
of these compartments. The designs and drawings for secretaire library cabinets in the Gillows
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 41.86 in W 48.63 in D 24.22 in
Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880
Located in Portland, OR
secretaire abattant, circa 1880.
The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier ( seven drawer
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 50 in W 26 in D 14 in
20th Century Inlaid Carved Wood Austrian Biedermeier Style Secretaire Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Austrian secretaire from the 20th century. Biedermeier style furniture elegantly inlaid, veneered
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 18.51 in
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
18th Century English George III Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Chest of Drawers 1700
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Roma, RM
of the cabinet is the secretaire drawer with a fold-down top and internal drawers.
Very fine
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 74.81 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Madrid, ES
Secretaire "à abattant". Fine woods, marquetry, interior with drawers in rosewood and textile
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 42.92 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
A monumental secretaire made by Maitland-Smith in the late 20th century. The whole piece was
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Greek Revival Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 86.62 in W 48.04 in D 29.14 in
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Located in London, GB
a shaped apron, sporting a centrally sited ormolu winged male profile, and incurved sides; the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
18th Century German Baroque Secretaire, Louis XV, Walnut, circa 1750
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: H x W x D: 215 x 119 x 56 cm
Description:
Beautiful slender writing cabinet from the Lower
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 84.65 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in
Late 18th Century Secretaire with Architectural Marquetry, Italy, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
patterns can also be found on the sides and the secretary flap.
The writing part, which is built on the
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 86.23 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 in
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Secrétaire in Arbalette Shape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood Secretaire. The secretaire has a fine quarter
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood
Located in Greven, DE
secret compartment in one of the front feet, which is clearly visible in one of the photos.
The side
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Birch
H 53.15 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century
By Honoré Dufin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful fine carved secretary desk.
The desk was made by the famous French cabinet maker Honoré
Category
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the secretaire side cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and glass, every secretaire side cabinet was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the secretaire side cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right secretaire side cabinet, those designed in Victorian, Empire and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini and National Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful secretaire side cabinet that is worth considering.
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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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