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What is a Larkin secretary?
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A Larkin secretary is a type of wooden case good produced by the Larkin Company, which opened in 1875 in Buffalo, New York. The furniture featured a pull-down writing surface and upper and lower shelves. Some also had side storage cabinets and drawers. You'll find a variety of vintage and antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
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Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet
By Larkin Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Carved tiger oak, with glass front door, and inse...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
1930 Larkin Wallpaper Sample Book Art Deco Interior Design Florals & Geometrics
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
This extraordinary 1930 Larkin Company wallpaper sample book is a monumental time capsule of American interior design at the dawn of the Art Deco era. Spanning 144 expansive pages, t...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Curved Glass Bookcase by Larkin Co., Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co., R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian or American Empire bookcase, dining cabinet, or display cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
By Larkin Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Beautiful quarte...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Wicker Loveseat by Larkin & Co., Arts and Crafts Style, USA
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on the back and apron and cane seat. The settee fea...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Larkin Solid Antique Oak Quatersawn Table, circa 1900s
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Solid Antique oak Quarter sawn library table with drawer by Larkin. Original label present. Sturdy construction.
Stretcher shelf is 9"H. Beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
