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Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929

Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco sideboard and secretary made out of rosewood Material: Rosewood Completely restored

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry

$6,500

H 41.13 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry

Located in New York, NY

, creating a setback for the upper writing surface. Crafted of Nordic birch and fir, the secretary features

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Birch

"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary

"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary

$4,750

H 41 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary

Located in New York, NY

Grace was the inspiration for this lovely birch secretary which makes working from home a joy

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front

Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass Pulls Style: American Victorian This antique American Victorian secretary desk showcases

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Vintage 1920s American Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk
Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XVI secretary desk embodies the refined elegance and timeless

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk
Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk

Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This outstanding Venetian painted secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasing the artistry

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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

circa 1920, the tall fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots feet over a

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Burl Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase with Etched Glass Doors
20th Century Burl Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase with Etched Glass Doors

20th Century Burl Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase with Etched Glass Doors

Located in Savannah, GA

Italian Bombe secretaire with a distinct burl walnut grain. Highlights include the original wrought iron hinges, a hand carved decorative crown and etched mirrored panels featuring a...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Mirror

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Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood
Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood

Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood

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H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 29.53 in

Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood

Located in Senden, NRW

Beautiful men's desk from the Art Deco period. Pretty and elegant secretary desk produced circa

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Cherry

Unique Cherry Secretary from Austria Wien, 1920
Unique Cherry Secretary from Austria Wien, 1920

Unique Cherry Secretary from Austria Wien, 1920

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H 57.29 in W 29.93 in D 17.21 in

Unique Cherry Secretary from Austria Wien, 1920

Located in Munster, NRW

Unique cherry secretary from Austria Wien, 1920. This secretary is unique in execution and

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Vintage 1920s Bauhaus Secretaires

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Restored
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Restored

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Restored

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H 40.95 in W 36.62 in D 20.48 in

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Restored

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique secretary desk from Northern Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition, after professional

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Empire Secretary Cabinet, 1920's
Empire Secretary Cabinet, 1920's

Empire Secretary Cabinet, 1920's

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H 72.45 in W 38.59 in D 21.26 in

Empire Secretary Cabinet, 1920's

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This Empire secretary dates from circa 1925, produced in Germany. With four large drawers on the

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Vintage 1920s German Empire Revival Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1920
Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1920

Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1920

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H 43.71 in W 34.65 in D 20.48 in

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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Vintage 1920s Swedish Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Secretary desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920 Very good condition, after professional renovation

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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920
Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920

Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920

Located in Round Top, TX

This oak rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Danish styling in the early 1900's. The

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Early 20th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

piece painted bookcase or secretary desk. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in good condition with

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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920
Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920

Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Italian secretary desk. The desk is in good original condition and has incredible curves. The desk

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Oak RJ Horner School Secretary Desk, Circa 1920
Antique Victorian Oak RJ Horner School Secretary Desk, Circa 1920

Antique Victorian Oak RJ Horner School Secretary Desk, Circa 1920

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique secretary in the manner of RJ Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Metal

Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Secretary Abatant Desk, Circa 1920
Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Secretary Abatant Desk, Circa 1920

Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Secretary Abatant Desk, Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Nice condition. Marble Top. Good interior. Measures 38 wide x 58 tall x 16 deep. Dates to the 1920s. Good antique condition.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s
Secretary Cabinet, 1920s

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s

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H 83.08 in W 50.79 in D 29.53 in

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This cabinet dates from circa 1920, produced in Germany. With 12 drawers and a door with a shelf

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Vintage 1920s German Industrial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine, Plywood

Louis XVI Style Secretary
Louis XVI Style Secretary

Louis XVI Style Secretary

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H 54 in W 34 in D 17.25 in

Louis XVI Style Secretary

Located in Austin, TX

Secretary, French, in the Louis XVI style made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished in a

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

French Empire Style Secretary
French Empire Style Secretary

French Empire Style Secretary

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H 52.25 in W 27.125 in D 16.625 in

French Empire Style Secretary

Located in Austin, TX

Secretary, French, in the Empire style and made of Cuban flamed Mahogany, finished in a Museum

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Italian Burl Walnut Secretary
Antique Italian Burl Walnut Secretary

Antique Italian Burl Walnut Secretary

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H 92 in W 48 in D 19 in

Antique Italian Burl Walnut Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Sensational antique Italian burl walnut three-drawer secretary. Having lovely mirrored pediment

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Vintage 1920s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Secretary
Art Deco Secretary

Art Deco Secretary

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H 40.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in

Art Deco Secretary

Located in New York, NY

Functional yet tasteful this "Funkis" drop-front secretary features a fanciful array of woods and

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s
Secretary Cabinet, 1920s

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s

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H 63 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This secretary dates from circa 1925, produced in germany. With four large drawers on the outside

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Vintage 1920s German Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Pine

1920s French Oak Secretary Desk
1920s French Oak Secretary Desk

1920s French Oak Secretary Desk

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H 37.8 in W 32.3 in D 18.5 in

1920s French Oak Secretary Desk

Located in High Point, NC

Enchanting sylvan carving makes this oak secretary desk a captivating find. Made in 1920s France

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne style secretary
Queen Anne style secretary

Queen Anne style secretary

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H 77 in W 31 in D 19 in

Queen Anne style secretary

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Queen Anne style burl walnut double domed secretary, circa 1920

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Early 20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1920s Travelling Box, Mobile Secretary, England, London
1920s Travelling Box, Mobile Secretary, England, London

1920s Travelling Box, Mobile Secretary, England, London

Located in Greven, DE

Antique traveling secretary, writing desk England (London) Oak 1920s Dimensions: H x W x D

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Vintage 1920s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet
1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet

1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet

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H 81.9 in W 33.1 in L 81.9 in

1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

A vintage bleached oak cabinet from Belgium, produced circa 1920. This stately, tripartite chest

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk
Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk

Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant Chippendale style secretary desk handcrafted in New England, circa 1920. Features one piece

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Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk
Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk

Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant Chippendale style secretary desk handcrafted in New England, circa 1920. Features one piece

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Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk
Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk

Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant chippendale style secretary desk handcrafted in New England, circa 1920. Features one piece

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Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s
Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s

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H 42.52 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s

Located in Chorzów, PL

The antique, stylish secretary was made of mahogany wood in the 1927. A neat piece of furniture

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

George III antique Burl walnut secretary 2 piece desk. Drop down door containing fitted interior

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Vintage 1920s English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Leather

French Early 20th Century Painted Secretary Bookcase
French Early 20th Century Painted Secretary Bookcase

French Early 20th Century Painted Secretary Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

secretary bookcase, Circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Secretaires

Two Piece Quality Floral Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Secretary Desk
Two Piece Quality Floral Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Secretary Desk

Two Piece Quality Floral Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful paint decorated desk with elaborate and well done painted flowers and floral decorations. The desk is two pieces and measures 74 tall x 27 widex 17 deep. The desk...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Oak Barley Twist
Antique English Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Oak Barley Twist

Antique English Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Oak Barley Twist

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Barley Twist. Direct from England

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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Desks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Coke Bottle Form Italian Rococo Olivewood Secretary Desk with Patinated Mirror
Coke Bottle Form Italian Rococo Olivewood Secretary Desk with Patinated Mirror

Coke Bottle Form Italian Rococo Olivewood Secretary Desk with Patinated Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a drop-dead gorgeous olivewood Italian Rococo Florentine style secretary desk. The desk has

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Olive

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style. Direct from France, a

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Swedish Art Deco rosewood secretary by Erik Chambert
Swedish Art Deco rosewood secretary by Erik Chambert

Swedish Art Deco rosewood secretary by Erik Chambert

Located in New York, NY

Erik Chambert's 1920's Swedish art deco secretary with upper folding cabinet and lower 2 drawer

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20th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary
Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary

Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary

By Don Ruseau

Located in Manhasset, NY

A fabulous French Country breakfront/secretary with cream paint colored interior. This Don Rousseau

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Vintage 1920s American Country Secretaires

Vintage Campaign Style Secretary or Chest of Drawers
Vintage Campaign Style Secretary or Chest of Drawers

Vintage Campaign Style Secretary or Chest of Drawers

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H 32.5 in W 29.125 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Campaign Style Secretary or Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage campaign style chest with the iconic brass corners and inset handles, this piece also separates at the middle for easy travel. The top drawer front drops down as a leather wr...

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Vintage 1920s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Secretary or Cabinet in Burlwood, 1920s-1930s
Art Deco Secretary or Cabinet in Burlwood, 1920s-1930s

Art Deco Secretary or Cabinet in Burlwood, 1920s-1930s

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful “Art Deco” secretairy in burlwood. The cabinet is in perfect condition. The secretairy has build-in light. Next to the secretairy is a cabinet with glas sliding do...

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Vintage 1920s Secretaires

Materials

Burl, Glass, Wood

Small and Light Wood Art Deco Secretary, Birchwood, Sweden, 1920s-1930s
Small and Light Wood Art Deco Secretary, Birchwood, Sweden, 1920s-1930s

Small and Light Wood Art Deco Secretary, Birchwood, Sweden, 1920s-1930s

Located in Greven, DE

1920s-1930s small Art Deco secretary Sweden birch Dimensions: H x W x D: 120 x 87 x 42 cm

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Birch

Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s

Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk Recently

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Wooly, Angora Chaps Made by John Clark Saddlery, Portland, Or, CA 1873-1929
Wooly, Angora Chaps Made by John Clark Saddlery, Portland, Or, CA 1873-1929

Wooly, Angora Chaps Made by John Clark Saddlery, Portland, Or, CA 1873-1929

Located in York County, PA

Vice President of the firm and William Mann as Secretary. In 1920, William was listed as President

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Antique Late 19th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Angora

Venetian Burl Walnut Secretary
Venetian Burl Walnut Secretary

Venetian Burl Walnut Secretary

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H 95 in W 39 in D 18.5 in

Venetian Burl Walnut Secretary

Located in Hixson, TN

A striking Venetian burl walnut secretary. Made in the early era of the 20th century. Exceptional

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Secretaires

Louis XVI Style Antique French Secretary
Louis XVI Style Antique French Secretary

Louis XVI Style Antique French Secretary

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H 56.25 in W 29 in D 15.5 in

Louis XVI Style Antique French Secretary

Located in Austin, TX

Secretary, drop front desk, French, in the Louis XVI Style. This cabinet is finished in a lustrous

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

American Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Desk
American Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Desk

American Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Desk

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H 82 in W 33 in D 17.5 in

American Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Desk

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic American mahogany block front secretary desk. The glass doored top with swan neck pediment

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Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Wood Slant Front Secretary / Cabinet
Mahogany Wood Slant Front Secretary / Cabinet

Mahogany Wood Slant Front Secretary / Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Chippendale style mahogany wood secretary desk / bookcase cabinet with slant front detail in one

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Vintage 1920s North American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretary Desk w/ Brass Accents
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretary Desk w/ Brass Accents

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretary Desk w/ Brass Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 47.50”H x 32.50”W x 19.25”D Table Height 28.25 This elegant French Louis XVI–style secretary

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Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Olivewood Bombe Coke Bottle Curved 2 Piece Secretary Desk
Antique Italian Olivewood Bombe Coke Bottle Curved 2 Piece Secretary Desk

Antique Italian Olivewood Bombe Coke Bottle Curved 2 Piece Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Secretary Desk is made with fine burled Olive wood veneer and made of the highest quality! if you look at

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Vitrines

Materials

Olive

Rare Italian Rococo Coke Bottle Curves Olivewood Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Rare Italian Rococo Coke Bottle Curves Olivewood Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

Rare Italian Rococo Coke Bottle Curves Olivewood Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Look at the "coke bottle' Curves this piece has! The design is sensuous and visually light and doesn't take up much real estate and is shallow as well so it can fit into narrow hallw...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires

Materials

Olive

French Art Nouveau Folding Secretary in Solid Mahogany
French Art Nouveau Folding Secretary in Solid Mahogany

French Art Nouveau Folding Secretary in Solid Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

folding secretary in solid mahogany. This highly extraordinary piece shows great craftsmanship and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

French Art Deco Two-Tiered Secretary or Desk signed Emile Jacquemin
French Art Deco Two-Tiered Secretary or Desk signed Emile Jacquemin

French Art Deco Two-Tiered Secretary or Desk signed Emile Jacquemin

Located in Miami, FL

A truly rare and stunning French Art Deco two-tiered secretary desk. Originates from Nancy, France

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Landstrom French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Landstrom French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

Landstrom French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Landstrom Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style drop front secretary desk By Landstrom Furniture USA

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Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk
English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk

English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

striking lines and beautiful gold and black japanned décor, this English tall secretary circa 1920 will be

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Angora Chaps with Beautiful Tooled Leather, Made by John Clark Saddlery
Angora Chaps with Beautiful Tooled Leather, Made by John Clark Saddlery

Angora Chaps with Beautiful Tooled Leather, Made by John Clark Saddlery

Located in York County, PA

. Clark as Vice President of the firm and William Mann as Secretary. In 1920, William was listed as

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet
Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet

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H 52.38 in W 27.75 in D 16.25 in

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Striking cabinet with rich, dark finish and ornately carved face; doors open to reveal a pullout writing desk, drawers and postal files

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Early 20th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Vargeuno/Secretary c. 1920's
Walnut Vargeuno/Secretary c. 1920's

Walnut Vargeuno/Secretary c. 1920's

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H 47.75 in W 31 in D 17.5 in

Walnut Vargeuno/Secretary c. 1920's

By Hastings

Located in Pasadena, CA

A striking piece for any Spanish Revival home, both beautiful and functional, this vargueno features a pretty carved base and interior storage compartments, ornate hardware over orig...

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Early 20th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Diego Giacometti Style Iron Center Game or Breakfast Table Base
Diego Giacometti Style Iron Center Game or Breakfast Table Base

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By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Iron Table, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, France, circa 1970s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a center table, dining table, breakfast table, or game table....

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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English Stone Gargoyle Garden Statue
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English Stone Gargoyle Garden Statue

$549

H 14 in W 11 in D 20 in

English Stone Gargoyle Garden Statue

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a quirky crouching gargoyle statue perfect for the garden Crafted from reconstituted stone with lovely weathered look Great decorative piece for the garden, would rea...

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
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Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

By F.J.B. Watson, Everett Fahy, Carl C. Dauterman

Located in valatie, NY

The Wrightsman collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

French Art Deco Console
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French Art Deco Console

$8,900

H 39.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in

French Art Deco Console

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Classic French Art Deco wooden carved console in green patina. Polygonal top shape in predominately geometric motifs with fine carving details. The console features a beautiful mat...

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18th Century Dutch Mahogany Corner Cupboard
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$3,408

H 90.5 in W 48 in D 30 in

18th Century Dutch Mahogany Corner Cupboard

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th century Dutch mahogany corner cupboard with a moulded arched cornice, the top section having two paneled doors with shaped and moulded beading around the panels, opening to reve...

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Antique 1780s Dutch Corner Cupboards

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Mahogany

Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939
Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939

Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in New York City, NY

Belgian Boch Freres Keramis faience art pottery vase "Grues" depicting cranes feeding in a marsh. Tri-colored with enameled decoration of cranes and flowers amidst a buff matte terra...

Category

20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Large Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Large Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Large Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. • Diskometal metal vase with curvy opening • Designer: Just Andersen • Style: D1873 (often referred to as the 'Margre...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900

Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900

By Joseph Maria Olbrich

Located in Vienna, AT

Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room settee with cabinet of finest manufacturing quality. Designer: Attributed to circle of Josef Maria Olbrich (1867 - 1908). Olbrich, the world-famo...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Other

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley

$5,110

H 27.5 in W 87 in D 31.5 in

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A good Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with flared back and arms and loose back cushions. Square dark walnut legs with round brass foot. The piece was reupholst...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet
Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet

Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet

$5,921

H 55.91 in W 63.78 in D 24.02 in

Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet

Located in MILL, NL

Very neat large Apothecary cupboard / chest of drawers / chest of drawers. No less than 60 drawers! Early 20th century. Originates from Brussels Law Courts. Made of solid oak. In ver...

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Italian 1930's Burl Walnut Writing Desk
Italian 1930's Burl Walnut Writing Desk

Italian 1930's Burl Walnut Writing Desk

$10,420

H 30 in W 57 in D 30 in

Italian 1930's Burl Walnut Writing Desk

Located in New York, NY

A very fine Italian 1930's burl walnut writing table or desk, the large rectangular surface is supported by an elegantly curved apron consisting of two large drawers atop robust angl...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

'American Notes' First Edition Books by Charles Dickens
'American Notes' First Edition Books by Charles Dickens

'American Notes' First Edition Books by Charles Dickens

By Charles Dickens

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

'American Notes for General Circulation' by Charles Dickens. First Edition. Vol 1 and 2 London: Chapman and Hall 1842 Bradbury and Evans, Printers, Whitefriars.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Books

20th Century White Italian Pair of Grande Cestini con Fiori, Ceramic Vase
20th Century White Italian Pair of Grande Cestini con Fiori, Ceramic Vase

20th Century White Italian Pair of Grande Cestini con Fiori, Ceramic Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian tall pair of glazed ecru colored ceramic décor in the shape of a vase with overspilling floral ornaments, in good condition. Wear consiste...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Secessionist Tole Painted Fire Screen
Austrian Secessionist Tole Painted Fire Screen

Austrian Secessionist Tole Painted Fire Screen

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Secessionist tole painted 3 panel fire screen with nail head design and trimmed with small brass panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Vienna Secession Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Copper, Tôle

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1920 Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920 secretary available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mahogany, every 1920 secretary was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1920 secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1920 secretary made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.

How Much is a 1920 Secretary?

Prices for a 1920 secretary start at $1,250 and top out at $20,710 with the average selling for $3,410.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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