Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Italian walnut secretary desk features a slanted fall-front that opens to reveal compartments and small drawers for organized storage.
Wood
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...
Oak
Monumental Art Deco Cathedral Form Secretary Desk
Located in Dekalb, IL
The combination of functional secretary desk construction and highly sculptural skyscraper styling places the piece within the broader tradition of American architectural "skyscraper...
Brass
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated compartments.
Mahogany
French Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Interior Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant French-style secretary desk featuring a functional drop-front writing surface with green inset lining.
Bronze
$3,996Sale Price|50% Off
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 18th century French ladies secretary desk is a fine example of Louis XV craftsmanship, beautifully constructed in kingwood and walnut with elegant proportions and refined detail...
Kingwood, Walnut
Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Regency secretary desk in two parts. Three exterior drawers and many inside compartments.
Mahogany
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very high quality French 19th century Transitional st. mahogany and ormolu cabinet/secretary desk. The secretary is raised by most elegant slender cabriole legs with bea...
Ormolu
Napoleon III Style Cylinder Secretary Desk by Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Napoleon III style cylinder secretary desk by renowned designer Sormani, in burl Thuya wood with rosewood interior elements and extensive gilt bronze mounts throughout.
Bronze
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long) with retracting supporting brackets and flanked by two columns.
Leather, Walnut
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood.
Brass
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland, Circa 1750 A refined mid-18th century Swiss Baroque secretary desk with an elegant bombe front and beautifully figured walnut veneer.
Walnut
$4,500Sale Price|52% Off
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Located in Water Mill, NY
Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.
Birch, Mahogany
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.
Brass
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk or writing desk with bookcase hutch top In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Carved quar...
Brass
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Late Victorian drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with inset mirror on backsplash, ...
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890 Measures - 62 1/4" x 31 3/4" x 20 5/8" This antique Victorian secretary desk, crafted around 1890, ...
Walnut
Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with copper hardware.
Copper
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlaid marquetry, and original...
Brass
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Compact Fall Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Compact Fall Front Narrow Secretary Writing Desk with Hand Painted Lacquered Door with Birds and Flowers.
Bamboo
Early 1900's Antique Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored, Secretary / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Secretary, Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored Doors, Desk, early 1900s, 20th Century!!
Walnut
Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This magnificent French secretary desk is a true showcase of artistry and craftsmanship, distinguished by its rare Sevres porcelain plaques, rich parquetry inlay, and luxurious bronz...
Bronze
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian walnut secretary slant-lid desk is a fine example of timeless European craftsmanship, blending rustic provincial charm with elegant ut...
Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface.
Walnut
Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent Empire-style secretary desk is a masterclass in 19th-century cabinetmaking, featuring spectacular book-matched flame mahogany veneers that create a mesmerizing, symm...
Brass
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface.
Walnut
Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Measures: 25.75"W x 15"D x 47"H.
Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copp...
Copper
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Chalet" drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass studded...
Brass
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware.
Brass
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with ori...
Copper
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with original copper h...
Copper
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk or writing desk with book trough base In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, w...
Art Glass, Oak
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period petite drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
Copper
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley (signed with paper label) USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
Copper
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 Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Ornate carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Edwardian Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1900, UK, Brass Accents
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing board, shelf interior and two drawers.
Brass
Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
Walnut
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Copper
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Copper
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet By Larkin Co.
Mirror, Oak
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
Brass
$2,773Sale Price|20% Off
19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation Delicately shaped and richly adorned, this 19th-century secretary desk in the style of Louis Phi...
Wood, Walnut
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Abattant Chest of Drawers and Desk with Fall Front Secretary Top~~Leather Writing Surface~~Upper and Lower Drawers ~~c....
Oak
Berkey & Gay Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Queen Anne slant front secretary desk or writing desk In the manner Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful tiger oak, with brass hardware.
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk C1880 Measures - 83 1/2" x 43" x 21 1/4" An Eastlake Victorian secretary desk from circa 1880, made from walnut wood.
Walnut
Antique English Secretary Desk, Leather Inlay, 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful English secretary desk Antique Victorian Pedestal Desk 19th Century partner desk.
Brass
$12,693Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined and unique 19th century Napoleon III bonheur du jour secretary desk, professionally refinished in a deep piano-black high-gloss lacquer.
Glass, Walnut
$7,196Sale Price|20% Off
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished. Measure 45.75" in width, 21" in depth and 44" in height.
Mahogany
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 lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
Oak
Vintage Regency Monumental Carved Georgian Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Regency Georgian Secretary Desk features intricate carved details and a classic silhouette.
Glass, Wood
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine tall inlaid dark mahogany English Carlton House two-piece secretary desk is an outstanding example of refined Georgian-inspired craftsmanship.
Mahogany
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Petite French carved oak secretary writing desk Louis XVI style ~Direct from France~ ~Beautiful antique French carved oak secretary with fabulous detailing throughout~ ...
Oak
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century Chippendale style mahogany blockfront secretary desk. Item features solid mahogany wood construction, dramatic shapely legs terminating with ball and claw feet on the fr...
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's desk or writing table) with an enam...
Ormolu
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. D...
Brass
19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Desk. Item features dovetail joined top and bottom, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain and patina, 9...
Mahogany
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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