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Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
opened it releases two secret drawers, one on each side, via a spring lock. The central drawer bears a
Category
1890s English Edwardian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts and Crafts walnut desk almost identical to the desk Walton designed in
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Walnut
H 45 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
By François Leglas-Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing-desk with secrets, stamped and inscribed by François
Category
Late 19th Century French Revival Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Fruitwood, Pearwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 32.68 in
Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Desk with Secret Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Medium tone tiger oak roll top desk with drawers on the right side that lock simultaneously to the
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Oak
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.13 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York flame mahogany federal butler's desk with drop down (side snap operation) door revealing
Category
Early 19th Century Federal Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
decorative inlay, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment. The reverse of the desk being
Category
1880s French Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Edwardian period, Sheraton Revival inlaid desk. Having a fire
Category
Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Mahogany
English Lap Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Early 19th century rosewood lap desk. Made in England, circa 1830. Has brass corners and
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning late 18th century, George III period solid mahogany architect's desk. Finished in the
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany knee hole desk having a quality mahogany rectangular shaped
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Other
Historism Essay Desk / Secretary circa 1870 Light Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
Historism essay desk / secretary circa 1870 light oak.
Solid wood body, oak partially veneered
Category
19th Century German Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Oak
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze
Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
Category
1860s German Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Nutwood, Pine, Burl
H 63.78 in W 38.59 in D 25.79 in
Antique Fine Quality C1800 Inlaid Mahogany Writing table - Desk Side Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality 1800s Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table, also serving as a desk or dressing table
Category
19th Century Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
desk. At the frieze is a central wider drawer flanked by smaller drawers at each side. On the left side
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Ormolu
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
/ bargueno escritorio writing desk on trestle stand.
Spain, Salamanca circa 1600-1630.
This
Category
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Walnut
H 55.91 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in Baambrugge, NL
top desk has a little drawer and secret compartments. Lovely in a children's room, but also very good
Category
19th Century French Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.2 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Convertible small desk - so-called Secrétaire à culbute
France
19th c.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 70
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
French 19th Century Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Lions and Shield Crest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French accent table or side table that would make a stunning writing table or desk as well
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 32.5 in D 24.25 in
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
A mid-18th century ladies
Category
1750s French Louis XV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous French Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Table or Desk with Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
accent table, side table or focal point that can also be used as a dining table or desk. Beautifully
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
H 30 in W 45.5 in D 27.75 in
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 18.51 in
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Queen Anne early 18th Century inlaid burr walnut escritoire, desk or chest. A
Category
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Walnut
H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 22.84 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
secretary desk, attributed to Maison Millet. The superstructure centered by a clock with a porcelain face
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 41.5 in W 43.25 in D 22 in
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
By Giles Grendey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A well made early Geo III mahogany kneehole desk in the manner of Giles Grendy, of unusual form
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
Category
19th Century English Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Metal, Brass
English George III Slant Front Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English George III slant front desk is inlaid with boxwood line and crossbanded in mahogany. The
Category
1780s English Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An well carved Davenport desk with Anglo-Indian motifs, including trumpet blowing angels. Four
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Hardwood
19th c. Swedish Rococo Painted Fall Front Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
drawers with two pigeon holes and a center secret door all behind the desk surface. The desk surface is
Category
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
canted angles of the superstructure, dressed with gilt bronze herms, house ‘pull-out’ secret document
Category
1860s English Louis XV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Ormolu
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
A most elegant Russian Plumpudding mahogany cylinder desk, circa 1810. Raised on four tapered legs
Category
1810s Russian Empire Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Mahogany
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860.
Good quality burr writing box.
Beautifully
Category
Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880
An 19th Century English walnut Davenport desk
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Walnut
Italian Venetian 18th Century Lady's Desk, Circa 1770
Located in CH
room desk finished on all four sides. The surface is walnut veneered, sliding top with secret drawers
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Anglo Indian Writing desk on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning satin wood 19th c. Anglo Indian writing desk. Multiple compartments make this a perfect
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th century, English mahogany roll top writing desk with two drawers and four bales in front
Category
19th Century Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Mahogany
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Rosewood Tuscan Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian 18th-century walnut and rosewood Tuscan desk. The desk is raised on walnut
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing area, to include three secret drawers underneath, this is a rare and unusual much sought after
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
H 7.25 in W 18 in D 10.25 in
Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English George III mahogany inlaid slant front secretary writing desk, 19th c. This desk
Category
Mid-19th Century British George III Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
A fine French late 19th century mahogany and ormolu pedestal desk with tooled leather top in the
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian burl walnut Venetian Rococo slant front desk, 18th century.
A Louis XV period walnut and
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Walnut
Early 18th Century English Walnut Veneered Stepped Interior Georgian Bureau Desk
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional condition for this English secretaire/chest/desk of George I period. The finish in
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Metal
H 39.5 in W 38 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu desk. The desk is raised
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Ormolu
Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley
By Maison Beurdeley
Located in Paris, FR
Remarkable Louis XVI style rolltop writing desk with marquetry latticework pattern. The front of
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Bronze
H 46.86 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 in
Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful Queen Anne slant front desk was made in England in the late 18th
Category
Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
include three secret drawers.
The hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior with its professionally
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An important and rare 18th century Dutch burl walnut secretaire cabinet Scriban desk Enclosing
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 93 in W 51 in D 25 in
Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Century, complete with original fitted interior, to include two secret drawers.
The hinged lid opening to
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, early 19th century, complete with original fitted interior, to include three secret drawers.
The
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in GB
one medium secret drawer, standing on turned and fluted legs.
The condition of the desk is good for
Category
1880s English George III Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Oak
H 49.22 in W 51.38 in D 30.91 in
Fruitwood Secretary 1770
Located in Pomona, CA
French Fruitwood Bureau/ Secretary c1770. The desk has a secret storage area behind the removable
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Fruitwood
Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
French bureau plat on square tapered legs with brass sabots and small castors. The desk is veneered
Category
Early 1800s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Located in Milano, IT
Rare solid wood desk dating from the early 1700s, fine French manufacture.
The bureau is very
Category
1890s French French Provincial Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Brass
Regency Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
lined writing surface, the interior with two small drawers, with "secret" inkwell to side, the writing
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Desk Secret
Materials
Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk secret you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique desk secret was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique desk secret, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique desk secret made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. David Edwards each produced at least one beautiful antique desk secret that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for an antique desk secret at 1stDibs is $3,442, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $11,673 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Desk Secret
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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