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American Secretary Desk

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk USA

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

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

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

$1,595

H 46.5 in W 30.5 in D 16 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase

American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

H 47 in W 37 in D 23.5 in

American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

American Pine Clerks Desk, Circa 1930-40s. Features a hinged and sloped top over chamfered

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Desks

Materials

Pine

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

$1,450

H 44.75 in W 36 in D 18.25 in

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"
Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"

Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"

Located in Dayton, OH

1960s American Country Diminutive Desk & Hutch. Made from maple with a lift top writing desk

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

$1,850

H 76.5 in W 28 in D 18 in

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk blends American style with Eastern elegance, featuring

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Wood

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840
Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840. Measures - 93"H x 43.25"W x 21.75"D

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s
Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Maurice Villency

Located in Deland, FL

sale in North America this ultra-rare secretary desk won't last long. Make it yours today before it's

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk
American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk

American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American (18/19th Century) block front mahogany secretary desk with a slant top drop front over 3

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Located in Louisville, KY

desk/chest is made of fine figured mahogany. The extended top drawer is a fall front secretary that

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

Jasper Early American Colonial Style Petite Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase 72"
Jasper Early American Colonial Style Petite Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase 72"

Jasper Early American Colonial Style Petite Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase 72"

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

A Petite Secretary Desk & Bookcase by Jasper Cabinet Company of Indiana. Circa 1980s. Features a

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Maple

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 98.75 in W 42 in D 22.5 in

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

seeking an elegant workspace, this American Centennial carved secretary desk seamlessly combines

Category

Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

$3,374Sale Price|42% Off

H 40 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Maple

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT
American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT

American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT

By Baker Furniture Company, Pennsylvania House

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Chippendale Style Bracket Feet American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid

Category

20th Century American Country Dressers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

$1,850

H 94.5 in W 40 in D 19.5 in

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Located in Fulton, CA

American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Mid Century Maple Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Mid Century Maple Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk

Mid Century Maple Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique secretary desk features hardwood construction, original maple finish, three dovetailed

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 78 in W 48 in D 36 in

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau

Located in Pasadena, TX

48" Victorian secretary desk writer’s Bureau Crafted from solid cherry, this multi-function piece

Category

Antique Late 18th Century North American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet
Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet

Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 44.5 in W 28 in D 15 in

Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Bonheur du Jour secretary desk cabinet, circa late 1880s. Dark walnut with finial accents and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"
Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"

Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Early American style secretary desk / bookcase / writing bureau / larkin / chalet . Made

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker
Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker

Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 45 in W 66 in D 18 in

Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

Chippendale style mahogany secretary desk by Milling Street Baker 10 drawers with brass pulls

Category

Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Burl

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

$2,625Sale Price|30% Off

H 41.5 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Restored Antique Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Black – The Caligra Noir
Restored Antique Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Black – The Caligra Noir

Restored Antique Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Black – The Caligra Noir

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

secretary desk reimagined in matte black. Featuring a drop-front façade and finely arranged internal

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Lovely Vintage Secretary with 3 Drawers and Shelves on Top
Lovely Vintage Secretary with 3 Drawers and Shelves on Top

Lovely Vintage Secretary with 3 Drawers and Shelves on Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pretty vintage American secretary cabinet having slant front desk that opens to a 29.5 d surface

Category

Vintage 1950s American Country Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

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American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk
American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk

American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 19 in

American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk

Located in Seattle, WA

Fantastic late 19th century bird's eye maple secretary desk with faux bamboo details and lift top

Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary
Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Unavailable

H 95 in W 40 in D 23 in

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Located in Manhattan, NY

19th century American cylinder desk with bookcase and drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set
Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set

Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Middletown, MD

staple of American décor. Provides ample storage with a total of (8) letter slots and one large full

Category

20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Maple

American Sheraton step back secretary desk
American Sheraton step back secretary desk

American Sheraton step back secretary desk

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Sheraton mahogany and bird’s-eye maple veneered step back secretary desk on turned legs

Category

American Secretaires

Mid Century Richardson Bros Co. Secretary Desk
Mid Century Richardson Bros Co. Secretary Desk

Mid Century Richardson Bros Co. Secretary Desk

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H 64 in W 54.5 in D 18 in

Mid Century Richardson Bros Co. Secretary Desk

By Richardson Brothers

Located in Spokane Valley, WA

Mid century secretary desk by Richardson Bros Co. never have I seen one of these beauties. Gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston
Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston

Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston

By Stephen Smith

Located in Andover, MA

This unique mahogany pedestal base secretary or desk was described in an ad by Smith as “bank and

Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Baize, Mahogany, Poplar

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall faux bamboo secretary desk in brown with a lighted cabinet, and pull-out desk. This set is

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk

Located in Plainview, NY

An early American 19th Century solid wood construction secretary desk made of oak. The secretary

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk

Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century antique quartersawn oak C curve roll top desk. Features rectangular form with

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful plantation or secretary desk featuring primitive styling with upper cabinet or bookcase

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table
Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table

Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table. Item features

Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Benchmade American Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Benchmade American Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk

Benchmade American Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

materials. This is a close rival to the American Chippendale Style Secretary Desk in the Goddard Manner we

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s
Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s

Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s

By Herter Brothers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful and rare Herter Brothers secretary desk. The desk measures 56 3/4" H x 36 1/2

Category

Antique 1870s American High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s
Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s

Herter Brothers Inlaid Walnut American Victorian Secretary Desk, Circa 1870s

By Herter Brothers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful and rare Herter Brothers secretary desk. The desk measures 56 3/4" H x 36 1/2

Category

Antique 1870s American High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase & Desk, C1840
Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase & Desk, C1840

Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase & Desk, C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

*** Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary with Upper Bookcase with Double Glass Doors over Lower

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Victorian Carved Oak Secretary Desk Circa 1890s
American Victorian Carved Oak Secretary Desk Circa 1890s

American Victorian Carved Oak Secretary Desk Circa 1890s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful solid oak carved secretary desk with the best features of the era. The piece is

Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk
Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk

Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk

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H 44 in W 30 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Regency Mahogany Low Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Absolutely charming vintage mahogany desk. A petite secretary with lots of little doors and drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1850
Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1850

Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Classical Greco American Empire secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

Located in Shippensburg, PA

17 1997, lot 417, “A Federal Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Desk, attributed to John and Thomas Seymour

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk

Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk

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H 38.5 in W 28 in D 15.5 in

Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28” Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn

Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk
Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk

Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bassett furniture maple wood colonial style fall front secretary desk. Item features a

Category

Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

L. & J.G. Stickley American Chippendale Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
L. & J.G. Stickley American Chippendale Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk

L. & J.G. Stickley American Chippendale Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Chippendale slant front secretary desk By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

19th C. Antique American Pine slant top drop down desk with exposed dovetail joinery, generous

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk,  Attributed to R. J. Horner
American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk,  Attributed to R. J. Horner

American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner

Located in Downingtown, PA

American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner & Company, New York

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood

Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s
Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s

Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning antique flame mahogany slant front secretary desk with glass front bookcase USA

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase

Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item

Category

Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Ethan Allen Circa 1776 Maple Wood Drop Lid Slant Front Secretary Desk
Ethan Allen Circa 1776 Maple Wood Drop Lid Slant Front Secretary Desk

Ethan Allen Circa 1776 Maple Wood Drop Lid Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ethan Allen circa 1776 maple drop lid slant front secretary desk. Item features solid wood

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary, c1840
Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary, c1840

Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary, c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper bookcase having

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top

Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ethan Allen Queen Anne cherrywood drop front secretary desk with curio top. Item features solid

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Cherry

New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk

New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured

Category

Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville 2 Piece Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk
American of Martinsville 2 Piece Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk

American of Martinsville 2 Piece Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk

By American of Martinsville

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Hollywood Regency Style Faux Bamboo 2 Piece Secretary desk made by American of Martinsville is

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940
Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940

Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

striated glass doors and flanking recessed side cabinets each with glass door, central drop front secretary

Category

20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930
Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Governor Winthrop secretary by Maddock Colonial offers mahogany construction with upper

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique American Mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820
Antique American Mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820

Antique American Mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820

By John Needles

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' desk/secretary chest, circa 1820. The desk made of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800
American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800

American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800

Located in San Marino, CA

American Federal period secretary desk, with three adjustable shelves behind two paned “thirteen

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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

American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts

Located in Shippensburg, PA

flanking a light-and-dark stringer inlaid prospect door and document drawers. The desk facade has a

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk With Leaded Glass c1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk With Leaded Glass c1840

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk With Leaded Glass c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper having arched

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk With Leaded Glass c1840

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk With Leaded Glass c1840

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Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard

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19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary / Desk

19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary / Desk

Located in Houston, TX

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Vintage Pennsylvania House American Cherry Chippendale Secretary Writing Desk

Vintage Pennsylvania House American Cherry Chippendale Secretary Writing Desk

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Dayton, OH

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Category

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Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s

Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s

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Antique Kittinger Jacobean Spanish Revival American Walnut Carved Secretary Desk

Antique Kittinger Jacobean Spanish Revival American Walnut Carved Secretary Desk

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Antique American Victorian Cherry Secretary Desk & Bookcase Hutch Curio Cabinet

Antique American Victorian Cherry Secretary Desk & Bookcase Hutch Curio Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

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19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860
19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860

19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860

Located in Portland, OR

Fine antique 19th century american mahogany cylinder bookcase/secretary/desk, circa 1860. The

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Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Dropfront Secretary Desk, circa 1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Dropfront Secretary Desk, circa 1840

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Dropfront Secretary Desk, circa 1840

By Anthony Quervelle

Located in Big Flats, NY

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires

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Custom Built Vintage Secretary Desk

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Located in Annville, PA

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Antique American Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1870

Antique American Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1870

Located in Portland, OR

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Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

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Materials

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Antique New England American Chippendale Curly Maple Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique New England American Chippendale Curly Maple Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

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NVIN0544 Vintage Hickory Furniture Secretary Desk

NVIN0544 Vintage Hickory Furniture Secretary Desk

Located in Annville, PA

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Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet

Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio

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Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

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American Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic American secretary desk available at 1stDibs. Each American secretary desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and glass. There are many kinds of the American secretary desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An American secretary desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American secretary desk over the years, but those crafted by Ethan Allen, Baker Furniture Company and Bassett Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an American Secretary Desk?

An American secretary desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,547, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $17,000.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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