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Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in New York, NY

, pigeonholes, and shaped compartments in warmly patinated natural wood—including a cleverly concealed secret

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in Greven, DE

secret compartment. The figures can also be pulled out as drawers, allowing access to four further

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

$2,720Sale Price / set|48% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.95 in D 10.12 in

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

to hold letters and writing materials, and in addition to this there is a secret hidden compartment

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19th Century British Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Desks 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

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 Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Hand Painted Bureau Bookcase
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Hand Painted Bureau Bookcase

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Hand Painted Bureau Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

a fully appointed desk interior with hidden secret compartments. With two over two drawers

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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Mahogany, Paint

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18th C Bureau Dos D'ane
18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

Unavailable

H 35 in W 28 in D 18 in

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Charming 18th C drop front desk with secret compartment and fitted interior.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

be lifted to reveal more storage space, and a secret compartment. Removing the right hand inkwell and

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

removing the small compartment lid next to the right hand inkwell and pressing on the right and edge of the

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

Unavailable

H 11 in W 19 in D 17 in

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

Located in Wilton, CT

China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers. Retro-fited with Brass English

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19th Century Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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

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 Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments
18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments

18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Milford, NH

An 18th century Chippendale slant front desk with a unique fan carved compartmentalized interior

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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment
Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment

Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in Milford, NH

interior, including a secret hidden back compartment which rises up with release button inside the right

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'
Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

Located in Atlanta, GA

better? How about the central cubby inside the secretary having not one, but two secret compartments

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Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

. The Writing Box features a secret compartment with hidden push button access (see photos). The secret

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

spring loaded compartment inside -see last two images. The secret compartment has two drawers. Side

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

secret compartment inside hiding two small drawers*see last image. Initials on brass plaque on lid LPB.

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1810s English Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments
19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments

19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

small drawers inside and two secret compartments on the sides. Truly elegant and important for any room

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1850s Italian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk
Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

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H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French antique Louis XVI period drop front desk of solid cherrywood. With a secret compartment

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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Cherry

Period Danish Chest/Desk
Period Danish Chest/Desk

Period Danish Chest/Desk

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H 40.75 in W 38 in D 18.25 in

Period Danish Chest/Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Three draws under a drop front retractable desk with draws, cabinets and secret compartments.

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19th Century Danish Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

Located in Savannah, GA

include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two

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1810s English Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and

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1810s English Regency Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s
Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

Located in New York, NY

, this unique objet d'art is actually a very functional item - a desk paperweight with a secret

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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would

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19th Century Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Dallas, TX

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Sliding Writing Surface, Secret Compartments, & a Letter Slot

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19th Century English Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

Located in Matosinhos, PT

19th century French Louis XV style marquetry bureau desk with secret compartment, circa 1870. It

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1870s French Louis XV Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

Located in Matosinhos, PT

19th century rosewood French Louis XV style marquetry bureau desk with secret compartment, circa

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1870s French Louis XV Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

complex mechanisms for secret compartments. He was bought out by Asprey in 1859 and had two royal warrants

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19th Century British George IV Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

. The top half of the writing slope also has a large storage space and houses secret drawers! The back

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany
Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany

Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany

Located in Santander, ES

further interior secret spaces and more hidden drawers. Below the desk area there are five drawers, two

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1770s English George III Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Mahogany

19th c. Carlton House Style Desk
19th c. Carlton House Style Desk

19th c. Carlton House Style Desk

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H 42 in W 46 in D 24.25 in

19th c. Carlton House Style Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with sliding writing surface, secret compartments, and a letter

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19th Century English Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A fine quality mid-18th century mahogany kneehole desk with a secret compartment. Dimensions

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1750s English George II Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790

Located in Lake Forest, IL

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790, with secret document compartment; Work

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Cherry, Oak

18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments
18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments

18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Charlevoix, MI

smaller drawers and a number of secret compartments.

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18th Century European Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Burl, Oak

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secret compartments one

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

initial plate. This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three small drawers and

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19th Century British Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

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Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting

Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

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1890s Impressionist Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Canvas, Oil

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...

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1970s Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Velvet

Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35

Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35

$2,855 / item

H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...

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2010s Mexican Minimalist Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Wood, Upholstery

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

By Victor Horta

Located in Lisse, NL

Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Bronze

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Paper

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver

Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver

$3,522

H 7.88 in W 8.08 in D 9.85 in

Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver

By Buccellati

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati Length: 25 cm Width: 20.5 cm Height: 20 cm

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1970s Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

$2,880 / item

H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Rattan Drape Side Table
Rattan Drape Side Table

Rattan Drape Side Table

$704 / item

H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in

Rattan Drape Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Rattan

A Large and Impressive Tiffany Sterling Punch Bowl
A Large and Impressive Tiffany Sterling Punch Bowl

A Large and Impressive Tiffany Sterling Punch Bowl

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An impressive and heavy sterling silver punch bowl by Tiffany and Co, designed by William Thomas Lusk, 1950's The elegant styled large bowl is 13 inches in Diameter, 8.5 inches tall...

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Mid-20th Century Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Sterling Silver

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973

By Holger Jacobsen

Located in Ventura, CA

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973 Holger Jacobsen is a Danish painter who was born in 1918. Holger Jacobsen's work has been offered at auction multiple t...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Canvas

A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe
A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe

A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe

By Christofle, Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe.

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1950s French Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Chrome

Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion

Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

$1,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 9.65 in

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Restored 1970s Palazzo Torta Sofa in Dusty Pink Silk Velvet
Restored 1970s Palazzo Torta Sofa in Dusty Pink Silk Velvet

Restored 1970s Palazzo Torta Sofa in Dusty Pink Silk Velvet

Located in Florence, Tuscany

I love a 'Palazzo Torta' sofa. These wonderful round sofas are mainly found in large palazzi or in old hotels in Italy. This one was found in Naples - it was made in the 1970s and we...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks With Secret Compartments

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Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet

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Find a variety of antique desks with secret compartments available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique desks with secret compartments — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique desks with secret compartments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of antique desks with secret compartments to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Regency, Victorian and Georgian antique desks with secret compartments are of considerable interest. David Edwards produced beautiful antique desks with secret compartments that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Desks With Secret Compartments?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,650, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $11,369 highest priced.