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Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920
Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920

Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920

By Paul Iribe

Located in Paris, IDF

Magnificent cabinet attributed to Paul Iribe, created in the 1920s, powerfully illustrating the artist’s singular vocabulary at the crossroads of the decorative arts, drawing, and il...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930
Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930

Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930

By Axel Larsson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Swedish Art Deco secretary made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Italian Marquetry Bureau Desk, Inlaid Secretary Cabinet
Antique Italian Marquetry Bureau Desk, Inlaid Secretary Cabinet

Antique Italian Marquetry Bureau Desk, Inlaid Secretary Cabinet

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Antique Italian marquetry bureau desk, inlaid secretary cabinet, circa 1920, fall-front writing

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Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Brass

"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

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

Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents
Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents

Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents

Located in Dronten, NL

artistry. This Period Dutch Art Deco secretary is not merely a desk—it is a statement of lineage and

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Cut Glass, Ebony, Burl

Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s
Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s

Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Jacobean or Renaissance Revival style drop front secretary desk By

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Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco secretary desk. France 1920s. High-gloss-black finish
Art Deco secretary desk. France 1920s. High-gloss-black finish

Art Deco secretary desk. France 1920s. High-gloss-black finish

Located in Köln, NW

Elegant Art Déco secretary desk. High-gloss-black finish. France 1920s. Fine interior. Very high

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Metal

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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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 Stamford, CT

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

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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

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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

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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

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry

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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

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

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 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

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

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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

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By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Utrecht, NL

Many associate the designs of French design duo, Guillerme and Chambron with the most recognizable French furniture pieces of the second half of the 20th century. Most often executed...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy

Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

$5,750

H 37.75 in W 30 in D 15.5 in

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Bronze

Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, green lacquered case with hand painted...

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Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780
Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780

Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780

$2,400Sale Price|49% Off

H 37.5 in W 40 in D 24 in

Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780

Located in Doylestown, PA

An 18th century Louis XVI period Marquise (wide bergere) in original cream-colored painted finish, with a simple square upholstered back, upholstered arms and sides, with a down-fill...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Beech

Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau

Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau

By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury "Haga" chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
Midcentury "Haga" chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s

Midcentury "Haga" chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s

By Carl Malmsten, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant “Haga” chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, made with stained birch veneer laid in a discreet pattern. Black painted legs and table top. Adorable handles in the form of crowns.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s

Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux

Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

$7,121

H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 14.97 in

Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s. Produced in Sweden. Good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin

Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin

Unavailable|$9,970 / item

H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Long brass chandelier with sculpted Murano glass. Italy, 2024.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

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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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