Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cabinet secretary from the biedermeier period around 1845. Body in cherry, parts of the
Cherry, Walnut
Louis XVI Secretary Bookcase, South German 1780, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI secretary bookcase, South German 1780. Elegant and unique secretary bookcase with
Cherry
$11,243
H 65.75 in W 37.01 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry and Hungarian Ash, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary in cherry Austria Cherry and others Biedermeier around 1830
Ash, Cherry
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1835) cherry veneer drop front secretary with 2 ebonized and gilt
Birch, Cherry
Cherrywood Secretary From The 19th Century -france
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant cherry wood secretary from the 19th century It is unusual to find a secretaire in cherry
Cherry
Important Louis XVI Cherrywood Secretary 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Surprising and rare Louis XVI secretary in cherrywood from the 18th century Uncommon secretary
Cherry
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
Cherry
$8,898
H 73.43 in W 43.71 in D 20.87 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk with Upper Cabinet, Central Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk featuring a three-drawer lower case, a fall-front writing surface, and a
Cherry
Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A late 18th century French provincial secretary made of cherry wood. Solidly cherrywood body
Cherry
19th Century Louis Philippe Fall-Front Secretary in Cherrywood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship Louis Philippe abattant secretary desk in a walnut cherry wood with
Brass
$56,800
H 64.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.25 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
detailed secretary is composed with two doors that open to two interior shelves. The cabinet is standing on
Metal, Brass
$16,000
H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with
Brass
$12,025Sale Price|33% Off
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine early Biedermeier Secretaire or Drop-Front Secretary in cherry wood from South Germany around
Brass, Iron
Louis XVI Secretaire with Urn Decoration, around 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize secretary featuring five drawers and a flat writing flap. Veneered with cherry wood
Bronze
American Bookcase Secretary
Located in Nashville, TN
Slant top with turned legs, probably from Missouri or Kentucky - two over two solid doors with beautiful matched wood
Cherry
Chippendale Blocked Front Secretary
Located in Litchfield, CT
England secretaries made from native cherry wood. Provenance: Private Collection, Roxbury, CT, purchased
Cherry, Pine
Rhode Island Chippendale - Goddard School Secretary Bookcase
By Daniel Spencer
Located in Woodbury, CT
A cherrywood slant-front secretary on ogee bracket feet, with a complex blocked and fan carved
Brass
19th Century French Empire Secretary
Located in Washington, DC
French Empire secretary in cherry with architectural interior and ebonized columns with bronze doré
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 29.53 in
Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood
Located in Senden, NRW
Beautiful men's desk from the Art Deco period. Pretty and elegant secretary desk produced circa
Cherry
Late 18th Century Provincial Secretary.
Located in Seattle, WA
A late 18th century French Provincial Louis XVI style Cherry wood secretary with inset brass
Iron, Brass
Unique Cherry Secretary from Austria Wien, 1920
Located in Munster, NRW
Unique cherry secretary from Austria Wien, 1920. This secretary is unique in execution and
Sold
H 95.5 in W 44 in D 21 in
Antique American Victorian Cherry Secretary Desk & Bookcase Hutch Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Victorian fall/ drop front secretary desk, bookcase, hutch and curio. Made of
Glass, Cherry
c.1780 Provincial French Secretary w/ Emile Chevassu Clockface
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A provincial French cherry secretary abattante with a molded and flared cornice above the original
Cherry
Vermont Two Part Cherry & Birdseye Maple Secretary, circa 1820’s
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful two part cherry secretary with birdseye maple veneer banding, its upper case with a
Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry Veneer, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Plain and elegant early Biedermeier secretary with a wonderful book-matched cherry veneer. The drop
Cherry
19th Century French Directory Cherry Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Directory era secretary desk, from the early 19th century, made of beautiful cherry wood
Bronze
Sold
H 60.24 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry, circa 1820-1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary South Germany Cherry tree Biedermeier around 1820-1830 Dimensions
Cherry
Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk 61"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian drop front secretary or library writing desk. Made of cherry featuring Eastlake
Cherry
Sold
H 66.15 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in
19th Century German Secretary, Birch, Cherry, Walnut, Biedermeier, c. 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier birch and cherry secretaire Central Germany birch, cherry, burr walnut
Birch, Cherry, Walnut
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H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire, Secretary in Cherry and Walnut
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier secretary Southern Germany cherry tree, walnut tree Biedermeier circa 1820-1830
Walnut, Cherry
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H 66.54 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherry Wood Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of pine
Cherry, Pine
Sold
H 92.5 in W 41.25 in D 22.25 in
18th Century Connecticut River Valley Two-Part Cherry Chippendale Secretary
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid two-part cherry Chippendale secretary, its upper case with broken arched pediment
Cherry
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century slant front desk. Desk has a Chippendale style. The wood is cherry. It has
Brass
Sold
H 57.09 in W 48.23 in D 24.02 in
Unique Austrian Empire Cylinder Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Cherry, Wien
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD Empire Secretary/Writing desk - (Cylinder) Material
Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Sold
H 64.97 in W 42.92 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Red-Brown Biedermeier Secretary in Cherry and Maple, circa 1835
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 19th century Biedermeier Secretary is made out of Pine and veneered in Cherry wood
Cherry, Maple
Sold
H 43 in W 50 in D 26 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Bombe Cherry Scriban Secretary from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
. Flaunting beautiful lines, a rich patina, and complete functionality, this secretary is in excellent
Leather, Cherry
Sold
H 45 in W 46 in D 25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Cherry Desk Secretary Scriban from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
"commode scriban". Carved in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, the fold out secretary is both stylish and
Bronze
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of
Cherry, Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Thuringia, circa 1825
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant secretary desk on square feet and a body with three drawers and a beautiful interior with
Cherry
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Germany and was constructed in 19th century. It is made of
Cherry
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Vienna, 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Secretaire of the early Biedermeier, circa 1810, with a two-doored base and a smooth exterior with one top shelf. The interior is beautifully veneered with burl wood and shows partly...
Wood, Cherry, Burl
Empire Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A superb two piece 19th century Empire Mahogany and Cherry blind door bookcase secretary
Mahogany
American Chippendale Secretary, Connecticut circa 1780
Located in Milford, NH
In cherry. Upper case features three spiral-form finials and a broken arch pediment with scrolls
Cherry
An Early 19th century Rhode Island Secretary
Located in Bellport, NY
A Charming and beautifully proportioned Antique Rhode Island Cherrywood Secretary.There are two
Cherry
Sold
H 61.82 in W 42.92 in D 18.9 in
German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherrywood, Beautiful Patina, Circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cherry wood secretary Rhineland Cherry tree Biedermeier around 1835 Dimensions: H x
Cherry
German Cherrywood Biedermeier Secretary from the 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Imposant German Cherrywood Biedermeier Secretary from the 1820's. The hinged lid reveals a
Cherry
Exceptional German Neoclassical Secretary, Berlin, 1810-1815
Located in Kastrup, DK
Magnificent early 19th century German neoclassical secretary desk, Berlin, circa 1810-1815
Bronze
Sold
H 62.6 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Architectural Design, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary in cherry Central Germany Cherry Biedermeier circa 1835 Dimensions
Cherry
19th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Classicistic Louis XVI style cylinder secretary from the 19th century. Made of solid oak wood
Oak, Cherry
Sold
H 57.75 in W 39 in D 16.25 in
Italian, Lucchese, Neoclassic Cherrywood & Marble Secretary Cabinet, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
secretary cabinet comes from Lucca, Italy constructed in the Neoclassical period, having a Carrara marble
Marble
Sold
H 49.22 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Hidden Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier secretary in cherry wood Mainz Cherry tree Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W
Cherry
19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
are a combination of cherry and pine wood. The brass hardware is original and includes a pair of keys
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 40.56 in D 21.66 in
Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
Fine Directoire chest of drawers with secretary compartment France Cherry tree and others late
Marble
Sold
H 47.83 in W 44.88 in D 24.02 in
18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
handcrafted in France, this very special rolltop secretary bureau desk shows a fine cherrywood veneered
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 23.23 in
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Secretary Compartment, Fine Marquetry, c. 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Fine Louis XVI chest of drawers with secretary compartment Eastern France Cherry, plum and others
Cherry, Fruitwood
Sold
H 43.71 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaire, Cherry, Walnut, circa 1790
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder secretary Bavaria Cherry, walnut Louis XVI circa 1790 Dimensions: H x W x D
Cherry, Walnut
Sold
H 91.75 in W 44.88 in L 91.75 in
English George III Style Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1870
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 19th century English George III style secretary desk with bookcase. The desk features
Leather, Glass, Cherry, Mahogany
Sold
H 46.86 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Corner Cupboard, Secrétaire, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
19th century corner cupboard / secretary Germany (Rhineland) Cherry tree Biedermeier, circa
Cherry
Sold
H 44 in W 31 in D 28 in
Antique Cherry & Tiger Maple New England Sheraton Plantation Desk/Secretary 1820
Located in Portland, OR
Antique cherry and tiger maple New England, Sheraton, plantation desk/secretary, circa 1820. To the
Cherry, Maple
Sold
H 83.25 in W 35.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Eastlake Cherry & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Desk & Bookcase with Incised Decoration
Burl
Louis XVI Period Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Secrétaire from France made of solid cherry wood with brass inlays and brass trims throughout
Brass
Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This secretary desk comes from Germany and was constructed in the second half of 19th Century. It
Cherry
Sheraton 19th Century Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sheraton Birch, Cherry and figured Mahogany two piece American bookcase secretary most likely of
Cherry
Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Germany and was constructed, circa 1825. It is made of
Cherry
French Secretary Chest of Cherrywood
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional French secretaire or secretary desk and chest of figured cherrywood, featuring a
Brass
Swedish Biedermeier Secretary, Cherrywood Veneer, French Polished
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original Biedermeier secretary from Sweden, circa 1830-1840. Cherrywood veneer. Expertly hand
Birch, Pine, Cherry
Sold
H 58.67 in W 37.01 in D 16.54 in
German Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry, Beautiful Patina, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cherry wood secretary South Germany Cherry wood Biedermeier around 1820 Dimensions
Cherry
Sold
H 40 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning 18th century early American cherrywood drop-front secretary desk. The desk features
Brass
Sold
H 53.5 in W 42 in D 19 in
Antique Biedermeier or Swedish Empire Fall-Front Secretary in Birch, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary, circa 1830 is a wonderful example of form meeting function. It features a
Birch, Cherry
Circa 1825 Biedermeier Cherry Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary w/ orig. hardware. Solid & veneered cherry 42"W x 18.5"D x
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary w/ orig. hardware. Solid & veneered cherry 42"W x
Wood Tripod Heart Stool, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique heart tripod stool made in France, circa 1950s. Substantial and chunky heart shaped seat with three sturdy club legs with faceted sides. Perfect patina and age to this piece. ...
Wood
$7,215Sale Price|20% Off
H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...
Baize, Mahogany
$30,063
H 68.51 in W 40.16 in D 21.66 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
North Germany / Prussia Birch Biedermeier / Empire around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 174 x 102 x 55 cm Description: Very exclusive secretary from the Prussian North German ...
Birch, Fruitwood
$6,800 / item
H 45 in W 33.5 in D 2.5 in
Contemporary Diamond Pattern Murano Smoked Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Diamond Pattern Murano Smoked Glass Mirror, in Stock Vivid and intense smoked glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout Highly polished facete...
Brass
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.25 in
4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...
Lead
Exquisite ebonised secretary desk from the 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
We are honoured to present an exquisite ebonised secretary desk from the 19th century, hailing from Sweden and exemplifying the elegance of the Biedermeier style. This piece has been...
Softwood
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860 Good quality Swedish empire period birch sofa upholstered in kalim woven fabric. Small sofa or a very comfortable single cha...
Fabric, Birch
$6,613
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 57.49 in
Rare Large 1940s Console by Paolo Buffa in Oak and Green Alpi Marble
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and elegant console table designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1940s, showcasing his unmistakable design language and exceptional Italian craftsmanship. This piece features a stunni...
Marble, Brass
$58,950Sale Price|21% Off
H 68.5 in W 55.5 in D 12 in
Fine Palatial Italian 19th Century Florentine Giltwood Carved Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A palatial and museum quality Italian 19th century Florentine Rococo giltwood carved mirror frame. The ornately carved frame with scrolls and acanthus, all gilt is original, circa Fl...
Wood
On Hold|$2,800 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Maison Gatti Haussman Rattan Braided Bistro Armchairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of bistro cafe rattan dining armchairs made in the art deco taste by Maison Gatti Paris, France. The chairs feature gracefully curved or bent rattan frames. The arms a...
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
$6,120
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.52 in
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, fully restored Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back black leather hardwood f...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,103 / item
H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 2.76 in
"Mamaro" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style by Fratelli Tosi, Made in Italy
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
"Mamaro" Specchio rettangolare in Stile Contemporaneo realizzato dai Fratelli Tosi su disegno dei Fratelli Barbini, in vetro di Murano, interamente lavorato a mano secondo le antich...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...
Marble, Ormolu
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
This hand-forged Iron chandelier is a classic reproduction light of our design. The three arms have three lights each for a total of nine candelabra sockets. Height is to the top of ...
Iron
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Secretary desk with exquisite ash veneer and a three-drawer commode base. Behind the leather-covered writing surface lies a spacious arched compartment, complemented by six small dra...
Bronze
$950
H 21 in W 16 in D 10 in
After Frederic Remington Bronze, "The Cheyenne" Native American On Horseback
By (after) Frederic Remington
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For Restoration. A rough cast of a Remington bronze with The Plains native American riding a rearing horse as he wields his spear. On a faux marble base. All in a verdigris finish. ...
Bronze
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
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