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Secretary Bookcase 18th Century

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century
Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

$6,346

H 91.34 in W 39.77 in D 16.54 in

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb English mahogany bookcase from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 with a secretary Very beautiful English work in mahogany which stands out by its very good quality, its ...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Mahogany secretary bookcase with a broken pediment top centered by a carved urn finial, glazed upper doors opening to adjustable shelves, and a fall-front desk with a fitted interior...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Secretary With Bookcase-england
18th Century Mahogany Secretary With Bookcase-england

18th Century Mahogany Secretary With Bookcase-england

$7,345

H 97.64 in W 49.61 in D 24.02 in

18th Century Mahogany Secretary With Bookcase-england

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very fine quality late 18th century English Georgian period mahogany glazed secretary Very beautiful secretary composed of 4 drawers as well as a theater in the lower part and a glaz...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Located in Richmond, VA

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Georgian Bleached Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Georgian Bleached Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Georgian Bleached Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Viterbo, VT

Georgian butler's secretary bookcase hand-made in the United Kingdom in the late 1700s using mahogany and decorated with mahogany veneer and brass trim. The secretary features a top ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

$16,434Sale Price|20% Off

H 83.86 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

By Giles Grendey

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality 18th century English George II walnut secretary bookcase in the manner of Giles Grendey.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A magnificent English 18th century Chippendale secretary bookcase of exceptional detail.

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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

$5,850Sale Price|25% Off

H 96 in W 51 in D 21 in

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Dutch neoclassical apothecary cabinet ~ secretary was obviously a product of sublimely talented artisans, indeed! Created with a stately elegance inspired by ancient Gre...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795
Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795

Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & rare antique George III Sheraton inlaid mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1795. A diminutive bureau bookcase In two parts, the top having a stepped cornice with twin doors ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

$3,299

H 84 in W 43.5 in D 22 in

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

Located in Solebury, PA

A distinguished 18th-century George III mahogany astragal glazed bureau bookcase, also referred to as a secretary desk or writing cabinet, is crafted from rich plum pudding mahogany.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase

Located in Troy, NY

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase with beautiful, thick walnut radica veneer, wonderful color, ebonized moldings, most likely retaining the original mirror...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Solebury, PA

An exquisite 18th-century Georgian mahogany secretary bookcase, meticulously painted in the style of Angelica Kaufmann and intricately inlaid throughout, showcases exceptional crafts...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase, possibly Continental.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase
Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase

Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Figured wood veneer, the top with a carved cornice over double doors. They open to two shelves over drawers and cubby holes. A middle frieze with three drawers (lacking a key) over t...

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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Secretary with Bookcase c. Late 18th Century
Antique George III Secretary with Bookcase c. Late 18th Century

Antique George III Secretary with Bookcase c. Late 18th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

This late 18th century George III secretary with bookcase is a handsome and versatile piece of English furniture.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Two Part Georgian Secretary Bookcase Desk in Mahogany
18th Century Two Part Georgian Secretary Bookcase Desk in Mahogany

18th Century Two Part Georgian Secretary Bookcase Desk in Mahogany

Located in Milford, NH

English in origin, dating to the 18th century or early 19th, in very good condition, with some upper case repairs and restorations, possibly from custom installation in its original ...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk
18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine 18th Century George II Period walnut bureau bookcase, in two parts. The upper section had two doors with original beveled glass panes and opens to one fixed shelf and two adju...

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Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Located in Miami, FL

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase English Queen Anne Period Burl Walnut Secretary Desk and Bookcase, circa 1710 A fine 18th century English Queen Ann...

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, this exceptional “secrétaire à abattant” with upper display cabinet is built in two sections. The upper portion features a graceful arched bon...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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

By Bassano's Ebanisteria

Located in Vigonza, Padua

What makes this piece unique and special is its originali twist to the characteristic Secretaire, a must-have object among Venetian aristocratic families that could not be missing in...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

$75,000

H 97.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

Russian (18th Century) mahogany secretary bookcase with brass gallery pediment and trim with 2 front doors revealing 3 drawers and shelves above a lower section of 4 large drawers.

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Antique Late 18th Century Russian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

$4,950

H 79.14 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in Gustavian Style. The cabinet is a well crafted piece in two parts, made by hand. The interi...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

“Rococo / Régence period” Secretary Bookcase
“Rococo / Régence period” Secretary Bookcase

“Rococo / Régence period” Secretary Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

A commanding mid-18th century Continental Rococo secretary bookcase of exceptional scale, sculptural power, and rarity—an authoritative statement of craftsmanship from the Rococo / R...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Secretaires

Materials

Wood

George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

$8,950

H 90 in W 49.13 in D 24.13 in

George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English double secretary bookcase of mahogany from the late Georgian era, c.1780, featuring a crown moulded top with two astragal glazed doors, each side opening to four long ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Metal

English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820

English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive possibly one of a kind mahogany secretary-desk-bookcase with satinwood marquetry detail of seashell motif.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase
English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase

English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

All resting on ebonized paw feet to the front and bracket feet to the back, late 18th / early 19th century NOTE: very similar design elements (large Greek Key trim, lion's paw feet,...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

George II Style Burl Walnut & Oak Slant-Front Diminutive Secretary Bookcase
George II Style Burl Walnut & Oak Slant-Front Diminutive Secretary Bookcase

George II Style Burl Walnut & Oak Slant-Front Diminutive Secretary Bookcase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A George II style burl walnut and oak slant front secretary bookcase with the upper case featuring a molded crown over a wide frieze, with a large single cabinet door with brass shie...

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Antique 18th Century George II Secretaires

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

$23,500

H 82.75 in W 39.75 in D 22.5 in

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled mirrored doors on bracket feet. Upper cabinet with candle slides conceals book she...

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Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase
German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase

German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

German Biedermeier (18th Century) olivewood secretary / bookcase in shaped rectangular with the top section having a hinged 2-door shelved cabinet with glass windows bordered by parc...

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Antique 18th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Venetian Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet
Exceptional 18th Century Venetian Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet

Exceptional 18th Century Venetian Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet

Located in CABA, AR

An outstanding statement piece that embodies the elegance, fantasy, and sophistication of eighteenth-century Venetian decorative arts. Details Origin: Venice, Italy Date: Circa 1750...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th century George III period mahogany breakfront bookcase with a secretaire or secretary drawer in the centre.

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Secretary or Bureau Bookcase, England, circa 1730
18th Century Secretary or Bureau Bookcase, England, circa 1730

18th Century Secretary or Bureau Bookcase, England, circa 1730

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine early George I bureau bookcase in nicely figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above two glazed doors flanked by fluted pilasters, opening to a fitted interior with adjus...

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Antique 1730s Great Britain (UK) George I Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 87.5 in W 42.5 in D 19.25 in

George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century mahogany secretary bookcase with a secretary drawer and three additional drawers on bracket feet

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass, Leather

18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase

18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 102 in W 48 in D 23 in

18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase

Located in Natchez, MS

Exceptional 18th century lacquered secretary bookcase with mirrored doors.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 102 in W 48.75 in D 24.5 in

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

Located in Cleveland, OH

Mahogany and satinwood inlaid 13 lite secretary bookcase with reticulated broken arch pediment over a fitted leather top desk above two inlaid doors on bracket feet. Inlaid with f...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase
18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 88 in W 43 in D 20 in

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

Located in Savannah, GA

Exceptional late 18th century mahogany bookcase with mortise and tenon construction and satinwood inlay.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

English Secretary Bookcase
English Secretary Bookcase

English Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 89 in W 41 in D 22 in

English Secretary Bookcase

Located in Athens, GA

English secretary bookcase in mahogany, 18th century, made in 3 parts, original shaped feet, period heavy brass, great color and finish, impressive, traditional Chippendale design.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Secretary Bookcase
Antique Secretary Bookcase

Antique Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 74 in W 60.25 in D 24 in

Antique Secretary Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique secretaire or secretary bookcase, this is an especially fine piece of furniture made from fine quality figured fiddle back mahogany with mahogany lined drawers and a desk dra...

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase
Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase

Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Good early 18th century George I period walnut double dome bureau bookcase. This is a proper early bureau bookcase with separate bookcase, separate desk section and with fully fitted...

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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705
The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705

The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Important Queen Anne Burl Walnut Bureau Bookcase, in three sections. The upper section having a molded broken arched pedimen with gilt finials, above a pair of arched beve...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl

Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century
Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century

Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century

Located in Westwood, NJ

Rare Continental burlwood inlaid and crossbanded secretary bookcase with mirrored doors on bun feet

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases

18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century
18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century

18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Bridgeport, CT

In red paint with overall gilt decoration in relief on three sides. With a tall broken crest with small inset mirror, over double doors with mirrors in two parts opening to shelves, ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Gustavian Secretary/Bookcase
18th Century Gustavian Secretary/Bookcase

18th Century Gustavian Secretary/Bookcase

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful painted and gilded secretary/bookcase from Sweden, circa 1770.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

18th Century American Maple Secretary Bookcase
18th Century American Maple Secretary Bookcase

18th Century American Maple Secretary Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American (New England) tiger maple secretary bookcase, the paneled cupboard doors concealing eight compartments above four small drawers, above a fall front desk with a well-fitte...

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest
Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest on Chest with Fitted Interior & Bracket Feet

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase of Small Proportions
18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase of Small Proportions

18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase of Small Proportions

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase with associated top. The top of the bookcase has two glazed doors, opening to reveal three adjustable shelves. Below th...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk

18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine 18th century Georgian period mahogany breakfront bookcase with secretary desk.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Very fine 18th century Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with secretary desk
Very fine 18th century Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with secretary desk

Very fine 18th century Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with secretary desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Absolutely incredible 18th century Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with the very best mahogany veneers.

Category

Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase
English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase

English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Of classical proportions and with the warm glow of the flamed mahogany this secretary bookcase consists of two parts. The upper part features a dentil molded cornice above two panele...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

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H 83 in W 30.25 in D 21.25 in

Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

Located in Dallas, TX

An 18th century George III period mahogany secretary bookcase, with glass paned doors above which open to reveal three (3) adjustable shelves within, below, the fall front bureau ope...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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H 95 in W 43 in D 21.5 in

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good quality George III mahogany secretary bookcase, the swan neck pediment with floral terminals above the key fret moulding and a pair of mullioned doors enclosing fabric-lined s...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

PERIOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE
PERIOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE

PERIOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful Georgian Secretary Bookcase with Beautifully Reticulated Pediment

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

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H 82 in W 23 in D 39 in

Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality George II period secretary bookcase, the upper stage with beveled mirrored doors concealing three small drawers and adjustable shelves above a slanted lid opening to r...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Oak

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary richly carved with reeded details. The desk surface height is 31.13" and the total depth with the desk open is 29.94".

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library and original brass hardware and locks, circa 1780. The upper section has three shelves, the top shaped an...

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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H 87.8 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Batley, GB

A Georgian mahogany beurau bookcase with 4 long drawers raised on bracket feet. The desk fitted with a delicate interior retaining all its original drawers and keys. The astral glaze...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary
George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary

George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary

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H 102 in W 42.25 in D 21 in

George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

Georgian mahogany slant front glazed bookcase or secretary. The detachable broken pediment carved with dentil cornice is centered by a small platform. The upper section features two,...

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

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H 83 in W 40.25 in D 20.75 in

George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany and inlaid bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase is decoratively inlaid, above two glazed doors, opening to reveal two adjustable sh...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A George III Mahogany Satinwood & Rosewood Secretary/ Bookcase
A George III Mahogany Satinwood & Rosewood Secretary/ Bookcase

A George III Mahogany Satinwood & Rosewood Secretary/ Bookcase

Located in Sheffield, MA

The over hanging molded cornice over resting on top above two glazed mullioned doors opening to adjustable shelves, above a projecting center section fitted a pullout secretary,flank...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts
American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts

American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The crown is self-contained and lifts off of the bookcase, this crafted with open dovetails at the rear corners and affixing to the bookcase with screws. The swan's neck pediment is ...

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with Ginsburg & Levy Item # 401HYF25Q A rich and vibrant secretary desk from the late...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with a cove-molded cornice over a pair of glazed doors with eight panels each, the...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790

English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A superbly crafted and designed piece, this fine secretary desk is a rare survivor with nearly perfect originality throughout. Other than the surface having been touched up over the...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Georgian Walnut Secretary Bookcase
18th Century Georgian Walnut Secretary Bookcase

18th Century Georgian Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Located in Richmond, VA

18th century Georgian walnut secretary bookcase.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase with Burl Panels & Bone Turning

Category

Antique 18th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

George III Mahogany Secretary Desk
George III Mahogany Secretary Desk

George III Mahogany Secretary Desk

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George III Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

George III (Hepplewhite) mahogany and oval inlaid butler's secretary desk in two parts on French feet with shaped apron, glass mullion doors, fitted interior with pigeon holes and sa...

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George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary
George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary

George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary

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18th Century Painted Swedish Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

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Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland

Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland

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Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland

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Northwest German Baroque Secretary Bookcase from the 18th Century

Northwest German Baroque Secretary Bookcase from the 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

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Georgian Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Georgian Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Georgian Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Period George III mahogany secretary bookcase. Chippendale style. Original Glass. Broken arch Pediment top. Great Patina. Of modest size.

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English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste
English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste

English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste

Located in Dallas, TX

An English George III polychrome decorated secretary executed in the Chinoiserie taste, late 18th century, the superstructure with mullioned doors opening to fixed shelves above the ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

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Late 18th Century, English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Late 18th Century, English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Late 18th Century, English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large George III period mahogany secretary bookcase with ogee bracket feet, pilaster corners and flat pediment with dental molding. Contains three drawers and secretary drawer below ...

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Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Front Bookcase Secretary, 18th Century
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Front Bookcase Secretary, 18th Century

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Front Bookcase Secretary, 18th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An English Chippendale secretary offers mahogany construction with mirrored upper bookcase cabinet having dental molding and surmounting slant drop front desk over two small and thre...

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires

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Bronze

18th Century George II Yew Wood Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George II Yew Wood Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George II Yew Wood Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Period early 18th century George II Yew Secretary bookcase. Original Mirrors and interior.

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Secretaires

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18th Century Dutch Tambour Stripped Oak Secretary, Bookcase
18th Century Dutch Tambour Stripped Oak Secretary, Bookcase

18th Century Dutch Tambour Stripped Oak Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Dutch Tambour stripped oak secretary, bookcase was handcrafted from solid old-growth indigenous oak to last for centuries, and features a bookcase on top with tambour do...

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18th Century Chinoiserie Italian Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase
18th Century Chinoiserie Italian Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase

18th Century Chinoiserie Italian Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century chinoiserie Italian two piece secretary desk / bookcase.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A rustic Swedish Gustavian 18th Century secretary in a grey white milk paint applied over multiple layers of previous finishes features a bookcase/cupboard seated on a fall-front, sl...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Pine

18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration
18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration

18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century English secretary bookcase with later Chinoiserie decoration in gilt and polychrome on a black lacquered ground.

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Antique 18th Century British Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Charming Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Charming Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Charming Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A charming secretary bookcase of rather small proportions. The upper part with two doors opening up to a shelved interior, the lower fall front desk fitted with small compartments an...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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An 18th Century Belgian Regence Style Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase
An 18th Century Belgian Regence Style Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase

An 18th Century Belgian Regence Style Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

A Very Tall and Exceptional 18th Century Belgian Regence Style Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase from Leige

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Late 18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Fall Front
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Fall Front

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Fall Front

Located in Dallas, TX

late 18th century English mahogany desk and bookcase with fall front, broken pediment top with dentil molded cornice, AS FOUND

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Mahogany

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century

English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

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18th Century Italian Hand Painted Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Decor

18th Century Italian Hand Painted Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Secretaires

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Secretary Bookcase 18th Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic secretary bookcase 18th century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every secretary bookcase 18th century was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect secretary bookcase 18th century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A secretary bookcase 18th century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Secretary Bookcase 18th Century?

Prices for a secretary bookcase 18th century start at $1,800 and top out at $155,000 with the average selling for $12,950.

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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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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