Antique Desktop Secretary
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over
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1790s Chinese Campaign Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Hardwood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of oak
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desktop Secretary
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Maple, Oak
Antique Victorian Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transport your workspace into another time and place with this exquisite antique secretary desk
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Desktop Secretary
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Metal, Brass
18th Century Country French Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French neoclassical secretary is a splendid example of the genre, dating to
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a stunning early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary. This secretary features a newer
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Brass
American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian two-piece walnut secretary cabinet with a base having a drawer whose front folds
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A magnificent English 18th century Chippendale secretary bookcase of exceptional detail. The
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1760s English Chippendale Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic 19th Century Country French Secretary, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Rustic 19th century Country French secretary ~ Cabinet is the perfect choice for the casual decor
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Desktop Secretary
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Iron
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
We present you this piece of furniture
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Antique Desktop Secretary
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Oak
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
deepest points x 49.5" H, desktop is 30.75" H.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Elm, Mahogany
19th Century George III Secretary Desk/Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A spectacular piece of English craftsmanship. The details are amazing. Desktop is tooled leather
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Desktop Secretary
Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique clock secretary desk made around 1820 to 1840 in northern Sweden. The desk and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Pine Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted during the 19th century, this French Louis Philippe period pine secretary is ideal for
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Pine
Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunningly gorgeous and outstanding early 18th century English George I Secretary
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
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
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Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany, Baize
H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
Late 17th C Louis XIV Italian Walnut Scrittorio Con Scarabattolo, Burl & Inlay
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 17th Century Louis XIV Italian walnut secretary cabinet, termed a Scrittorio con Scarabattolo
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Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Desktop Secretary
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Wrought Iron
H 43.2 in W 67.3 in D 26.8 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Brass
French Empire Secretaire a Abattant with Cuban Acajou Mahogany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
all.
The fall front desk can be considered the cousin of the secretary desk. Both have a main working
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
tabernacle on the left side.
The Secretary is fronted with a solid walnut drop down desktop section with 4
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Walnut
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Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Bureau by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R031 Superb quality and very attractive, Edwardian flamed mahogany cylinder bureau by Maples & Co, two mahogany lined and satinwood crossbanded drawers fitted with original brass han...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany
Antique Victorian Cylinder Bureau by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very large and impressive late Victorian cylinder bureau made by the well-known and much sought after Victorian cabinet maker and retailer Edwards & Roberts of Wardour...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desktop Secretary
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Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs
A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desktop Secretary
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Upholstery, Oak
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed.
The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desktop Secretary
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Velvet, Walnut
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully aged warm rich patina. circa 1825
Commonly used by military officers in the field, ...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Desktop Secretary
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Oak
No Reserve
H 43.5 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
Baroque Bureau /Secretary Denmark c 1750
Located in Kastrup, DK
Baroque secretary /bureau in two parts.
Upper cabinet with curved top, pair of doors with marked profiled fillings.
Top of the doors is followed by the top of the bureau.
Bottom w...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Oak
Howard & Sons Hand Crafted Cherrywood Dresser / Bureau With Brass Drop Handles
By Howard and Sons
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Rare Howard And Sons HandMade Cherrywood Bureau Dresser With 4 Drawers. Made in the 1920's With Attached Porcelain Label and Inscribed To Drawer Top
The business was opened in 182...
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Early 20th Century British Country Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Oval Coffee Table Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Victorian burr walnut and marquetry coffee table, circa 1860 in date.
The table top is oval in shape and features wonderfully figured burr walnut with superb boxwoo...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Country French Oak Armoire or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century country French armoire, or vitrine, from Alsace made of solid oak with inlaid mahogany and cherry Marquetry details. Original iron hardware with long decorative escut...
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18th Century French Country Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Iron
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5493 Superb quality and very attractive, late Victorian flamed cylinder bureau by Maples & Co, having fine carved gallery to top above three mahogany lined and satinwood crossbande...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany
18th Century Baroque Secretary, Tabernacle, Walnut, Plum, Maple, Austria c. 1750
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque tabernacle secretary with figural marquetry
Austria
Walnut, plum, maple
Baroque around 1750
Dimensions: 192 x 133 x 75 cm
Description:
Magnificent and exceptionally beauti...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Desktop Secretary
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Maple, Walnut
H 75.6 in W 52.37 in D 29.53 in
Catalan Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Catalan Baroque carved walnut cassone or trunk, 18th century.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Iron
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date.
The beautifully polished goncalo alves case has a wonderful age-related patina and a key...
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1820s Regency Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Wood
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle
Located in Leesburg, VA
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Wooden Tabernacle
Nautilus Pompulus
Philippines; harvested in the 20th century
The wood tabernacle, late 20th ce...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Antique Desktop Secretary
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Shell, Wood
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
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Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Red and gold hand-painted chinoiserie lacquered secretary/bookcase with a fitted interior for
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1860s English Antique Desktop Secretary
Early 1800s Swedish Pine Secretary with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
, the hinged secretary desktop opens to reveal 11 smaller interior drawers and small, central cabinet
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desktop Secretary
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Pine
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Desktop or Hanging Organizer Clerk Secretary Mail
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak desktop or hanging organizer. Includes 5 cubbies and a drawer for storage over a large
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desktop Secretary
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Oak
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 7.25 in
British Colonial Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive secretary was once found in an colonial office in Rangoon, Burma. The large door
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Teak
Antique English Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
horizontal cabinet door drops to become a secretary desktop, with the aforementioned interior drawers and
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19th Century English Antique Desktop Secretary
1860s French Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
, and colorful painted inset drawers and desktop, this piece reflects the casual, eclectic, and refined
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Oak, Paint
French Patinated Tall Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A hardwood secretary cabinet from France, circa 1900. This two-door cabinet features a unique tall
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desktop Secretary
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Oak
1880s White Patinated Secretary Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
simplified mouldings with straight inset doors and drawers, a folding desktop gives an extra work surface and
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desktop Secretary
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Glass, Hardwood
Antique Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
x 39.5 W x 18 D; desktop 31.5 H.
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Desktop Secretary
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An absolutely stunning French 19th century Louis Philippe mahogany secretary. Behind it's two
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desktop Secretary
1860s French Bleached Oak Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak secretary desk was made in France, circa 1860. It features geometric paneling and
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
, a foldable desktop and small inset drawers this cabinet is true to its name with plenty of handy
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Brass
Antique French Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite antique French hand-painted 2 part drop front secretary desk display cabinet. Features
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Desktop Secretary
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Glass, Wood
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French Louis XVI secretary performs two functions at once ~ copious storage in
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Desktop Secretary
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Brass
Late 1700s Northern Swedish Pine Country Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish country secretary desk from the late 1700s. A secretary desk is a wonderful
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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Antique Desktop Secretary
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Pine
1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Desk with Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak secretary desk and vitrine was made in Belgium, circa 1880. The calming sky blue
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Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Desktop Secretary
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Glass, Oak
19th Century Swedish Paint Decorated Two-Part Secretary Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic form paint decorated two-part secretary cabinet having distressed finish with dentil
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19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Desktop Secretary
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
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Desktop Secretary
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Cherry, Pine
H 66.54 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th Century Swiss case piece is comprised of a drop-leaf desktop and a chest of drawers. They
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19th Century Swiss Antique Desktop Secretary
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Brass
Highly Decorative English Lady's Secretary Desk from the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Highly Decorative English Lady's Secretary Desk from the 19th Century
We present you this piece of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desktop Secretary
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Baize, Wood
H 41.93 in W 31.11 in D 14.97 in
Rustic Antique Country French Hand-Crafted Stripped Oak Secretary~Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This rustic antique Country French secretary bookcase features clean lines with subtle design flair
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Early 1900s Dutch Country Antique Desktop Secretary
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Oak
19th Century Danish Mahogany Brown Secretary Cabinet in the Biedermeier Style
Located in Opole, PL
19th Century Danish Mahogany Brown Secretary Cabinet in the Biedermeier Style
We present you a
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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany
H 85.04 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 in
Antique French Renaissance Secretary Abattant Desk Carved Oak Embossed Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Renaissance Secretary Abattant Desk Carved Oak Embossed Brass
~Direct from France
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Desktop Secretary
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Brass
H 74.25 in W 41 in D 19 in
19th Century Grand English Georgian Hand Carved Oak Secretary or Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Georgian secretary or bookcase is a magnificent example of the genre, with
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1880s English Georgian Antique Desktop Secretary
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Oak
Swedish Karl Johan Revival (Biedermeier) Secretaire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Karl Johan Revival (Biedermeier) secretary. Ample storage for home or office: Large
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Antique Desktop Secretary
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Wood
19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers and Desk
Located in New York, NY
drawers, while the upper case has one drawer and a facade that opens up to a secretary desk. Bracket feet
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19th Century Campaign Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Brass
18th Century American Mahogany Chippendale Chest, circa 1770
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning piece of early American furniture with excellent provenance, this secretary bookcase was
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany, Poplar
Antique Paneled Walnut Rotary Library Desk by Wooton, Indianapolis, Circa 1890
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
better-known secretary desk; the Wooton desk company also produced a so-called rotary desk, which is in
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Late 19th Century American Antique Desktop Secretary
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Walnut
H 31 in W 60 in D 32.5 in
Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
cousin of the secretary desk. Both have a main working surface or desktop which does double duty as a
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1780s Dutch Antique Desktop Secretary
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Leather, Walnut
H 59.45 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Antique Spinet Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique Spinet Desk Secretary. This is the perfect small desk having a full lower front drawer with
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desktop Secretary
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Poplar, Walnut
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Regence style secretary is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! Sculpted from
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Early 20th Century French Régence Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Oak
19th Century Painted Venetian Secretary or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Baroque style Venetian polychrome painted pine tall secretary, in two parts
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desktop Secretary
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Pine
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis Philippe marble top secretary was handcrafted from select imported "flame
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desktop Secretary
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Marble
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Roll Top, Walnut Marquetry, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany from the beginning of 19th century. The piece is made
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Desktop Secretary
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Wood, Walnut
H 49.61 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Period Mueche Mahogany Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Louis Philippe Period Mueche mahogany secretary with bookcase is a superlative example
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desktop Secretary
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Glass, Mahogany
Antique White Painted Swedish Country Secretary Bureau, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique secretary with graceful Swedish country charm.
Newer, professionally applied white
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desktop Secretary
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Wood, Paint
H 81.5 in W 42.75 in D 21.25 in
Antique Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Secretary Chest of Drawers, C. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers and a top section that resembles a drawer, but drops down to become a secretary desktop with 13.5
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1820s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Desktop Secretary
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Birch
Swedish 18th Century Two-Part Secretary with Glass Doors and Slanted Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century two-part tall secretary with slanted desk, glass doors and leather desktop
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18th Century Swedish Antique Desktop Secretary
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Leather, Glass, Wood
Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut & Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Lisse, NL
an open 'desktop': 26 inches.
We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Desktop Secretary
Materials
Brass
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H 36.6 in W 22 in D 16.5 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaire Abattant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
square bases. These columns have finely cast bases and capitals. The cantilevered secretary desktop opens
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany
French Directoire Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Sheffield, MA
French antique secretary bureau is made of merisier (prune wood). It has a Provincial Directoire
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Desktop Secretary
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Fruitwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Lady's Desk with Inlay and Bronze Ormolu
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III period French walnut lady's secretary features a drop down top with an intricate
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Desktop Secretary
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Bronze, Ormolu
H 36 in W 28 in D 18 in
18th Century American Mahogany Chippendale Chest, circa 1770
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning piece of early American furniture with excellent provenance, this secretary bookcase was
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Desktop Secretary
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Mahogany, Poplar
19th Century Louis Philippe French Secretaire à Abattant
Located in Winter Park, FL
secretary, made of solid mahogany with beautifully patterned flame mahogany veneer and original grey veined
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desktop Secretary
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Marble, Brass
Faux Bamboo Tall Secretary with Pullout Desktop
Located in New York, NY
Tall Secretary with Pullout Desktop, Three Drawers and Mirrored Door, Faux Bamboo Detailing, French
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desktop Secretary
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Faux Bamboo
1730's Lomabardi Secretary
Located in Miami, FL
Original hardward and finish define the Italian Lombardi secretary. Writing space on the desktop
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Desktop Secretary
English Style Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Fairhope, AL
Red, gold and black hand-painted chinoiserie lacquered secretary or bookcase with a fitted interior
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Late 19th Century Antique Desktop Secretary
19th Century Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This antique secretary desk was handcrafted from precious mahogany in a neoclassical style in Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Desktop Secretary
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Wood, Boxwood, Ebony
19th Century American Antique Writing Secretary Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
top, that unfolds to a desktop with a petite pull out drawer and wood dividers. A larger drawer is
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desktop Secretary
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Wood
Gustavian Style Cream Painted Secretary with Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
Cream painted secretary with the fluted legs and graceful lines quintessential of the Gustavian
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desktop Secretary
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Brass
Antique Rococo Secretary, circa 1770s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
caramel or chocolate. Delicate Louis XV style legs support a tilt desktop. The secretary is topped with a
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1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Desktop Secretary
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Pine
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Antique Desktop Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique desktop secretary for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every antique desktop secretary was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique desktop secretary, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desktop secretary, designed in the Georgian, Louis XVI or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Wooton Desk Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique desktop secretary that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Desktop Secretary?
Prices for an antique desktop secretary start at $1,595 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $7,413.
Finding the Right secretaires for You
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.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
Questions About Antique Desktop Secretary
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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