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19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian Secretaire dating back to the early 19th century, Empire
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

H 55.32 in W 37.8 in D 16.54 in
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statley 19th century mahogany secre´taire a` abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

H 53.75 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Napoleon III Secretaire Abattant, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A unique secretaire abattant cabinet with drop down writing panel with interior carved wooden rails
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Secretaire Abattant, 19th Century
Napoleon III Secretaire Abattant, 19th Century

Napoleon III Secretaire Abattant, 19th Century

H 57.49 in W 29.14 in D 16.54 in
19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful upright secrétaire from the French Empire period. The desk is made of oak with burr
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant

H 56.7 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Madrid, ES
, France, 19th century. Secretaire with top cover in marble veined marble and rectangular plant, with a
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century
Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century

Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century

H 42.92 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Bridgeport, CT
: H. 62", W. 40", Depth 19 1/2" Condition: There repairs in a lighter veneer to the cornice edge
Category

Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant
Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant

Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant

H 62 in W 40 in D 19.5 in
19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in London, GB
Dating from around 1850, this is a wonderful antique French Rococo Revival Secretaire a Abattant
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Antique 1850s French Rococo Revival Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

H 59.85 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome 19th century French Empire secrétaire à abattant made of richly figured, bookmatched
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

H 55 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Sevres Mounted Secretaire Abattant Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French ebonized secretaire abattant, having its original brocatelle
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Mounted Secretaire Abattant Cabinet
19th Century Sevres Mounted Secretaire Abattant Cabinet

19th Century Sevres Mounted Secretaire Abattant Cabinet

H 50.4 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wearing a layer of Austrian walnut root veneer, this secrétaire has a unique grain that one does
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant
Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant

Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant

H 61.5 in W 40 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
19th century bombe marquetry secrétaire à abattant, marble top and bronze mounts. Offered for sale
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

H 50.4 in W 25.99 in D 13.19 in
19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
19th century bombe marquetry secrétaire à abattant, marble top and bronze mounts. Offered for
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

H 51.25 in W 27.75 in D 15 in
19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
A striking 19th century "Secretaire Abattant" style standing desk with a drop front writing surface
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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk
19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk

19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk

H 55.91 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet
Located in London, GB
The brèche d'Alep marble top above a long frieze drawer, the hinged fall front with gilt-tooled brown leather writing-surface, the fitted interior with four open compartments and a l...
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood, Tulipwood

French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet
French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet

French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet

H 63 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period
French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period

French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period

H 57.75 in W 38.5 in D 19.25 in
Louis XVI Style Five Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Abattant secretaire with 5 drawers and a folding door made of mahogany rosewood and fruitwood
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Five Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Style Five Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.

Louis XVI Style Five Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.

H 49.22 in W 20.75 in D 13 in
Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant. Mahogany with mahogany & oak secondary wood
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Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

H 56.5 in W 39.13 in D 18 in
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early-mid 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany secretaire abattant The top having a drawer above
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant

H 60 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Impressive Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted secrétaire à Abattant, In The Manner Of André
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant

H 59.85 in W 38.59 in D 16.54 in
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French mahogany wood Empire style drop front secretary with a removable black
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Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

H 56 in W 59 in D 17 in
Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century Louis XVI marquetry inlay secretaire A Abattant by Charles Diehl. Kingwood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.
Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.

Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.

H 52 in W 32 in D 18 in
Amazing Secretary "À Abattant" Napoleon III French, 19th Century VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING SECRETARY "À ABATTANT" NAPOLEON III French, 19th century in painted and gilded wood with
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Amazing Secretary "À Abattant" Napoleon III French, 19th Century VIDEO
Amazing Secretary "À Abattant" Napoleon III French, 19th Century VIDEO

Amazing Secretary "À Abattant" Napoleon III French, 19th Century VIDEO

H 53.75 in W 36.62 in D 14.57 in
Verni Martin secrétaire abattant , circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style secretaries abbattant, having bombe
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Verni Martin secrétaire abattant , circa 1880
Verni Martin secrétaire abattant , circa 1880

Verni Martin secrétaire abattant , circa 1880

H 49.22 in W 25.2 in D 13.78 in
French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS PHILIPPE FLAMED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A'ABATTANT France, circa 1830 Item # 407TCJ10P This
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830
French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830

French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830

H 59.88 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk. Born in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

H 56.75 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Rosewood Secretaire Abattant Desk Dresser, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique French inlaid marquetry Rosewood secretaire abattant, circa 1880. Made from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Rosewood Secretaire Abattant Desk Dresser, 1880
Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Rosewood Secretaire Abattant Desk Dresser, 1880

Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Rosewood Secretaire Abattant Desk Dresser, 1880

H 50.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.5 in
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful walnut Secrétaire à Abattant in the Empire style of the 19th century, The top bears a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Revival Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

H 59.26 in W 38.19 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

H 58.67 in W 38.98 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

H 55.71 in W 35.24 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

H 56.7 in W 38 in D 16.54 in
19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk from the late 19th century is a striking piece of
Category

Antique 1890s Empire Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down
19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down

19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down

H 57 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in
19th century secretaire abattant
Located in Cheshire, GB
A French secretaire a’ abbattant, in the Louis XVI taste, the well-figured top, above conforming
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th century secretaire abattant
19th century secretaire abattant

19th century secretaire abattant

H 48.5 in W 25.5 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Louis XV Style French Marquetry and Bronze Ladies Secretaire Chest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
"Secrétaire à abattant" - a so called ladies secretaire from the time around 1870-1890 in the style
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style French Marquetry and Bronze Ladies Secretaire Chest
19th Century Louis XV Style French Marquetry and Bronze Ladies Secretaire Chest

19th Century Louis XV Style French Marquetry and Bronze Ladies Secretaire Chest

H 50.2 in W 25.99 in D 13 in
19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
This handsome Carlos IV style "secretaire-abattant" or drop front desk combines functionality with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay
19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay

19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay

H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

H 55.75 in W 40.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Abattant Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk This 19th-century French Empire-style secretary desk is a true work of art. Crafted from
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Abattant Secretary
Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Abattant Secretary

Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Abattant Secretary

H 55.5 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa
Category

Antique 1840s Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century

H 78.35 in W 44.49 in D 21.26 in
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Located in London, GB
A Truly Magnificent 19th century Secre´taire a` Abattant by Maison Rogie´ of Paris After the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

H 60 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
chest, circa 1860. This superb antique French secretaire abattant has a black & white veined marble top
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860

Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860

H 57.5 in W 29.25 in D 15 in
French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
19th century. Topped with a great piece of black and white marble. A single, slim drawer at the top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

H 56.13 in W 35.75 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Fall-Front Secretary in Cherrywood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship Louis Philippe abattant secretary desk in a walnut cherry wood with
Category

Antique 1860s European Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Fall-Front Secretary in Cherrywood
19th Century Louis Philippe Fall-Front Secretary in Cherrywood

19th Century Louis Philippe Fall-Front Secretary in Cherrywood

H 64.5 in W 41 in D 16.5 in
Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This fine Empire drop-front secretary (secrétaire a'abattant or secrétaire en armoire) with a
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner
Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner

Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner

H 55.91 in W 39.77 in D 19.3 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood "Secretaire a Abattant" was crafted in France, circa 1840; the tall
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet

H 58 in W 38.25 in D 17.25 in
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
secretaire came to England in the 19th century, and was later sold by the Duke of Hamilton at his sale in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani

H 60 in W 42.5 in D 16.5 in
Special 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Special Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant The shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Special 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Special 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant

Special 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant

H 59 in W 43 in D 17 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in northern France circa 1860, the "secretaire a abattants" is both stylish and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary

H 57 in W 46 in D 31 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Classic antique Early 19th Century French Empire drop front secretary desk made with magnificent
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 56.25 in W 38 in D 16 in
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled mahogany veneer. The original fossilized marble top is supported by an elliptical molding. The main body contains one u...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Charles X Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

H 56.11 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled mahogany veneer. The original fossilized marble top is supported by an elliptical molding. The main body contains one u...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Charles X Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

H 56.5 in W 36.62 in D 16.15 in
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or bedroom with this elegant antique "Secretaire a Abattant". Crafted in Paris
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest

H 58.5 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
Directoire Diminutive Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant and a Similar Diminutive
Located in Buchanan, MI
A 19th century Directoire diminutive walnut Secrétaire a' Abattant and a similar diminutive five
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Antique Early 19th Century English Directoire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Directoire Diminutive Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant and a Similar Diminutive
Directoire Diminutive Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant and a Similar Diminutive

Directoire Diminutive Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant and a Similar Diminutive

H 19 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Louis XVI Style Four Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
era. France, 19th century, circa 1850.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Four Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Style Four Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.

Louis XVI Style Four Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.

H 54.73 in W 25.99 in D 15.75 in
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th century secretary " Secrétaire a' Abattant " desk " Retour D'Egypt " Provenance, Succession
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Bronze

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh

H 61 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most powerful and of the highest quality French First Empire period, Circa. 1805, "Secretaire
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’
French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’

French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’

H 55.5 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French Mahogany marble topped Empire style Secretaire Abattant
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840
Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840

Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840

H 56.7 in W 37.8 in D 16.15 in
Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
This Secrétaire à Abattant, crafted in the French Louis XVI style in the late 19th century, remains
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.

H 65 in W 39 in D 20 in
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 19th century French Empire drop front secretary with black as a marble top and side columns with
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Antique 1870s French Empire More Carpets

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Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

H 54 in W 39 in D 17 in
1800s Antique French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Desk, Secretaire a Abattant!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique secretaire a abattant, desk, French Empire style, mahogany, gilt, 1800s, 19th
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

1800s Antique French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Desk, Secretaire a Abattant!!
1800s Antique French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Desk, Secretaire a Abattant!!

1800s Antique French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Desk, Secretaire a Abattant!!

H 56.5 in W 37.25 in D 22.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) parquetry inlaid drop front secretary abattant with gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secretary
French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secretary

French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secretary

H 60 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
authentic glimpse into 19th-century French craftsmanship. Why bring this French treasure into your home
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845
Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845

Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845

H 60.24 in W 72.83 in D 17.32 in
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19th Century Secretaire A Abattant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century secretaire a abattant available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every 19th century secretaire a abattant was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 19th century secretaire a abattant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A 19th century secretaire a abattant made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made 19th century secretaire a abattant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A. Leclaire, Jean Joseph Chapuis and H. Kickert are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Secretaire A Abattant?

Prices for a 19th century secretaire a abattant start at $895 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $5,325.

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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