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19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

H 47 in W 22.5 in D 4.2 in
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound sarcophagus cabinet with secret
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Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Leather

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian

H 18.12 in W 17.13 in D 12.01 in
Exceptional Dated English Oak Press Cupboard with Secrets - 1723
Located in Heathfield, GB
early hand forged replacements. It is unusual to find a press cupboard that has secret drawers or
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18th Century Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Oak

Antique Exceptional Dated English Oak Press Cupboard with Secrets - 1723
Exceptional Dated English Oak Press Cupboard with Secrets - 1723

Exceptional Dated English Oak Press Cupboard with Secrets - 1723

H 73 in W 56 in D 23 in
19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary with secret compartment Swedish birch second half 19th century Dimensions
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Birch

Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood
19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood

19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood

H 53.15 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Bombe` Secretaire with Secret Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
secret door with checkerboard floor in small compartment, with mirrored walls to give the illusion of
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18th Century French Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Satinwood

Antique French 18th Century Louis XV Bombe` Secretaire with Secret Door
French 18th Century Louis XV Bombe` Secretaire with Secret Door

French 18th Century Louis XV Bombe` Secretaire with Secret Door

H 91 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray with further storage. The secret spring
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

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H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
storeof the 17th century. The top hat has a secret compartment, the top rises and can hold your
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1680s Italian Louis XIV Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret
Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret

Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret

H 86.62 in W 68.12 in D 33.86 in
Rare 17th Century Baroque Ebony with Silver Cabinet, Antwerp, Wunderkammer
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
cabinet. With a secret compartment in the slide top. The cabinet is inlaid with fine engraved silver
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Mid-17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Rare 17th Century Baroque Ebony with Silver Cabinet, Antwerp, Wunderkammer
Rare 17th Century Baroque Ebony with Silver Cabinet, Antwerp, Wunderkammer

Rare 17th Century Baroque Ebony with Silver Cabinet, Antwerp, Wunderkammer

H 9.26 in W 9.65 in D 6.5 in
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
red paper. The brass lock and hasp later. The painted pine, frieze with a central, secret compartment
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

H 42.13 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century brass bound campaign chest, secret interior This is a beautiful looking and fine
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior
19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior

19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior

H 20 in W 36 in D 19 in
Antique Qing Dynasty Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
bottom of the cabinet has a secret lower compartment for extra storage. In original condition with a
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Qing Dynasty Lacquer Cabinet
Antique Qing Dynasty Lacquer Cabinet

Antique Qing Dynasty Lacquer Cabinet

H 75.6 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
An 18th-century mahogany bureau cabinet of impressive architectural form and lovely rich color
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1740s English George II Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

H 90 in W 38 in D 22 in
Hand Painted Black Lacquered Two Piece Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
hidden secret compartment resting on four feet. The cabinet is in good condition with minor wear
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Early 1900s Asian Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Black Lacquered Two Piece Cabinet
Hand Painted Black Lacquered Two Piece Cabinet

Hand Painted Black Lacquered Two Piece Cabinet

H 68 in W 34 in D 20 in
Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
display on the shelves within. Fitted with three shelves, two drawers, and a secret lower compartment
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850

H 90.5 in W 46 in D 22 in
18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
of fitted drawers, with further bank of secret drawers to the rear of the pull out compartment, which
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest
18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest

18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest

H 67.5 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
A very impressive mahogany bureau cabinet / bookcase / secretary*, with secret compartments. In the
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18th Century English George II Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

H 100 in W 4 in D 24 in
17th Century Flemish Ebonised Pearwood Table Cabinet, Circa 1650
Located in Brugge, BE
the finesse and precision of its creators. The cabinet opens to reveal a concealed secret compartment
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Pearwood

17th Century Flemish Ebonised Pearwood Table Cabinet, Circa 1650
17th Century Flemish Ebonised Pearwood Table Cabinet, Circa 1650

17th Century Flemish Ebonised Pearwood Table Cabinet, Circa 1650

H 17.72 in W 18.12 in D 11.42 in
William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
quarter-veneered fall reveals a fitted interior, concealed well and a secret compartment. The writing
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

H 79 in W 38 in D 23 in
Cabinet Spice Small Oak Cedar Snakewood Fruitwood Cushion Geometric Moulding
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
character - Secret drawers add intrigue A rare mid-17th century oak and cedar spice cabinet with
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1650s English Baroque Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Cedar

Cabinet Spice Small Oak Cedar Snakewood Fruitwood Cushion Geometric Moulding
Cabinet Spice Small Oak Cedar Snakewood Fruitwood Cushion Geometric Moulding

Cabinet Spice Small Oak Cedar Snakewood Fruitwood Cushion Geometric Moulding

H 15.16 in W 14.77 in D 10.83 in
North European 17th Century Brass Mounted Elm and Walnut Table Cabinet
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
enclosing a fitted interior of drawers including 'secret' compartments, the central panel decorated with an
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17th Century Italian Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Elm, Walnut

North European 17th Century Brass Mounted Elm and Walnut Table Cabinet
North European 17th Century Brass Mounted Elm and Walnut Table Cabinet

North European 17th Century Brass Mounted Elm and Walnut Table Cabinet

H 9.45 in W 18.51 in D 12.21 in
Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
graduated fitted drawers, including one secret compartment. The drawer fronts beautifully decorated with
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17th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Lacquer

Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

H 66.54 in W 35.44 in D 19.89 in
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Located in Kramfors, SE
compartments. These drawers are difficult to show as the name may suggest. In the centre of the cabinet there
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Pine

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

H 88.19 in W 56.3 in D 19.3 in
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
a central cupboard flanked by small drawers, pigeon holes and secret compartments. The fall is
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1780s Dutch Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century

H 94.49 in W 53.55 in D 25.99 in
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
(cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, circa 1820. This
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.

H 36 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
Antique 2 Piece English Burl Bookcase Cabinet - Circa 1730 -1750 For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with cubbies, drawers and a secret compartment. The cabinet with two over three drawers, adorned with
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Piece English Burl Bookcase Cabinet - Circa 1730 -1750 For Restoration
Antique 2 Piece English Burl Bookcase Cabinet - Circa 1730 -1750 For Restoration

Antique 2 Piece English Burl Bookcase Cabinet - Circa 1730 -1750 For Restoration

H 80 in W 39.25 in D 22 in
17th Century Italian Genoese Louis XIV Coin Cabinet Armiger Figures Carving
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Genoese carved walnut coin cabinet with twenty-one drawers created to hold secrets from
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Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Genoese Louis XIV Coin Cabinet Armiger Figures Carving
17th Century Italian Genoese Louis XIV Coin Cabinet Armiger Figures Carving

17th Century Italian Genoese Louis XIV Coin Cabinet Armiger Figures Carving

H 31.11 in W 51.97 in D 18.12 in
18th Century, Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wood Drop-Leaf Cabinet
Located in IT
This elegant drop-leaf cabinet was made in the early eighteenth century in walnut wood finely
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Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wood Drop-Leaf Cabinet
18th Century, Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wood Drop-Leaf Cabinet

18th Century, Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wood Drop-Leaf Cabinet

H 43.31 in W 56.7 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
drawers with Herringbone inlay and secret compartments. Outstanding arch top pediment Cornice Molded with
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18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA

H 93 in W 51 in D 25 in
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
wrought iron hardware on the handles, locks, and corners. Many secret compartments exist for hiding the
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base

17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base

H 57 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
18th Century Italian Drop Front Bureau Burl Walnut Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
, three deep drawers and a fall-front opening to reveal an interior with two small drawers, compartments
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1770s Italian Directoire Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Cherry, Walnut, Burl

18th Century Italian Drop Front Bureau Burl Walnut Marquetry Cabinet
18th Century Italian Drop Front Bureau Burl Walnut Marquetry Cabinet

18th Century Italian Drop Front Bureau Burl Walnut Marquetry Cabinet

H 39.77 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
secret storage. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this tansu chest features a linear silhouette
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19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood

Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves

Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves

H 47 in W 29.5 in D 12 in
Danish Late Empire Mahogany With Inlay Bureau / Secretair
Located in Kastrup, DK
section with a slant front that opens to a fitted interior with myriad drawers and secret compartments
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Danish Late Empire Mahogany With Inlay Bureau / Secretair
Danish Late Empire Mahogany With Inlay Bureau / Secretair

Danish Late Empire Mahogany With Inlay Bureau / Secretair

H 94.89 in W 47.64 in D 24.02 in
17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior
Located in Suffolk, GB
eight serpentine shaped drawers, four secret drawers, eight pigeon holes, serpentine shaped door flanked
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1680s English Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Oak

17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior
17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior

17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior

H 41.93 in W 38.19 in D 23.23 in
Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
mechanisms are triggered. The base of the centre risalit is designed as a secret compartment and can be
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1790s German Louis XVI Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany
Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany

H 56.7 in W 35.04 in D 20.08 in
Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
compartments; a sliding surface hides the secret compartments underneath. All movement and closing accessories
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid

Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid

H 91.74 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Antique Mahogany Empire Secretary with Extraordinary Inlay, circa 1810-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
, the interior is fitted with a number of smaller drawers, a small center door and secret compartments
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Empire Secretary with Extraordinary Inlay, circa 1810-1820
Antique Mahogany Empire Secretary with Extraordinary Inlay, circa 1810-1820

Antique Mahogany Empire Secretary with Extraordinary Inlay, circa 1810-1820

H 86.25 in W 40.75 in D 18.25 in
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
compartments and eight secret compartments as well as two movable elements, one of which is covered with velvet
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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes

H 61.42 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 in
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
section showcases a slanted front desk with scalloped compartments, secret ones and multiple drawers
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Early 19th Century European Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk

H 87.5 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Located in London, GB
architectural subjects within shaped serpentine frames; the lower compartment having two doors veneered with
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

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
A Dutch Oak blanket chest with intarsia pigeon pattern, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
the chest has a compartment on the left inside with a secret compartment underneath. This appears when
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Oak

A Dutch Oak blanket chest with intarsia pigeon pattern, ca 1870-1890
A Dutch Oak blanket chest with intarsia pigeon pattern, ca 1870-1890

A Dutch Oak blanket chest with intarsia pigeon pattern, ca 1870-1890

H 26.78 in W 46.46 in D 26.78 in
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compartments. Bottom of
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

H 42 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Queen Anne Trumeau Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
cabinet with drawers, document compartments and a central door. The upper body has two storage drawers
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Queen Anne Trumeau Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century
Queen Anne Trumeau Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century

Queen Anne Trumeau Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century

H 85.04 in W 41.74 in D 22.45 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Two-Door Bombee Shaped Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cabinet. The two door bombee shaped commode à porte chest, which displays a special hidden compartment, is
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Two-Door Bombee Shaped Commode
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Two-Door Bombee Shaped Commode

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Two-Door Bombee Shaped Commode

H 35.75 in W 51.5 in D 25 in
18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
opened because it conceals a secret compartment that can be opened from the upper tilting door. The front
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire

18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire

H 42.13 in W 9.06 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
By William Trotter
Located in Martlesham, GB
down along the sides of the cabinet, the middle section having a drop down flap opening to reveal a
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1830s Scottish Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

H 77 in W 37 in D 20 in
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
. The interior housing three pairs of pigeon holes concealing secret compartments above a central
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1710s Queen Anne Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century

H 69.3 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
Regency Mahogany Gillows Secretaire à Abattant
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
pigeon holes, and an original blue leather writing surface. Secret compartments are hidden behind the
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19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Marble

Regency Mahogany Gillows Secretaire à Abattant
Regency Mahogany Gillows Secretaire à Abattant

Regency Mahogany Gillows Secretaire à Abattant

H 57.88 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
leather writing surface and fitted lidded pen and ink boxes, secret button to release sprung top with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
. The desk portion falls at 30" high and has a fitted interior with secret compartments. Dating to the
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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Rosewood

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's

H 39 in W 36 in D 18 in
England Console Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1800
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
drawers, folding compartment, secret drawer and side secret door Very high quality processing Drawers
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18th Century George III Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

England Console Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1800
England Console Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1800

England Console Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1800

H 39.38 in W 79.73 in D 28.35 in
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
fall front opens to reveal several drawers, a column theatre and a writing surface. Secret compartments
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

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
Empire Secretaire, Ebonized Wood, Maple, Ink Painting, Vienna circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
. Interior in maple and pear wood with secret compartments. Archways and small ebonized columns with gilded
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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf

Empire Secretaire, Ebonized Wood, Maple, Ink Painting, Vienna circa 1815
Empire Secretaire, Ebonized Wood, Maple, Ink Painting, Vienna circa 1815

Empire Secretaire, Ebonized Wood, Maple, Ink Painting, Vienna circa 1815

H 66.93 in W 37.8 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s
Located in Roma, RM
useful. The plan hides a secret compartment that is difficult to understand. The furniture is from the
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1830s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s
19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s

19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s

H 59.06 in W 49.61 in D 20.08 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, South German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
compartment with a curved arch. There is a pull open compartment with further secret compartments underneath
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Secretaire, South German, circa 1820
Biedermeier Secretaire, South German, circa 1820

Biedermeier Secretaire, South German, circa 1820

H 57.49 in W 38.98 in D 20.87 in
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
surface which splits both ways to reveal storage. Pen tray and compartments above the writing surface
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 105 in
19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
. Underneath the middle lower drawers, there is a secret compartment in the middle of the interior, which can
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire

19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire

H 57.09 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in
French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period
Located in Montreal, Quebec
fall front opens to reveal several drawers, a column theatre and a writing surface. Secret compartments
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

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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
Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
upper drawer. The well features three hidden compartments as well. The sheer amount of secret
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Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk

H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
Really beautiful Swedish secretary with drop front, interior drawers, cubbies and a secret
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary

H 80 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
18th Century English Secretary 
Located in New Orleans, LA
double bonnet, mirrored cabinet doors and later bun feet and its original embossed leather writing
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Secretary 
18th Century English Secretary 

18th Century English Secretary 

H 79 in W 36.5 in D 24 in
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Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique cabinets with secret compartments for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique cabinets with secret compartments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. We have 175 antique and vintage antique cabinets with secret compartments in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique cabinets with secret compartments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique cabinets with secret compartments are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and louis xv styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique cabinets with secret compartments are appealing in their simplicity, but Betjemanns & Sons, David Edwards and F.L. Hausburg produced popular antique cabinets with secret compartments that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Cabinets With Secret Compartments?

Antique cabinets with secret compartments can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $524 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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