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19th Century Southern German Secretaire, Cherry, Biedermeier circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Plain Biedermeier Secretaire South-West Germany Cherry Biedermeier circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Cherry

Antique 19th Century Southern German Secretaire, Cherry, Biedermeier circa 1830
19th Century Southern German Secretaire, Cherry, Biedermeier circa 1830

19th Century Southern German Secretaire, Cherry, Biedermeier circa 1830

H 58.67 in W 39.77 in D 20.48 in
Unique German Antique Secretaire with Chair Rich Inlay
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exceptionally beautiful rare antique West Germany secretaire with chair. Early 19 th c, walnut wood
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Early 19th Century Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Nutwood

Unique German Antique Secretaire with Chair Rich Inlay
Unique German Antique Secretaire with Chair Rich Inlay

Unique German Antique Secretaire with Chair Rich Inlay

H 80 in W 45 in D 35 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, Central Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretaire with three drawers and flat writing flap. The body is veneered in cherry and
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Cherry

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Central Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Secretaire, Central Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Secretaire, Central Germany, circa 1820

H 60.83 in W 43.71 in D 19.1 in
Exquisite Biedermeier Secretaire, Germany, c. 1825–1830
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Exquisite Biedermeier Secretaire, Germany, c. 1825–1830 This exceptional Biedermeier secretaire
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Antique Exquisite Biedermeier Secretaire, Germany, c. 1825–1830
Exquisite Biedermeier Secretaire, Germany, c. 1825–1830

Exquisite Biedermeier Secretaire, Germany, c. 1825–1830

H 62.6 in W 44.49 in D 21.46 in
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique 18th century Baroque secretaire, South German, probably Lake of Constance region, circa 1750
Category

1750s German Baroque Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760

H 44.1 in W 50.01 in D 23.63 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary

H 64.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.25 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Mahogany, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant early Biedermeier / neoclassical secretaire from south Germany around 1820, early 19th
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Cherry, Softwood

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Mahogany, South Germany circa 1820
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Mahogany, South Germany circa 1820

Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Mahogany, South Germany circa 1820

H 59.06 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightened early Biedermeier Secretaire or Drop-Front Secretary / Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820

Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820

H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Important 18th century secrétaire or writing cabinet elaborately made in the baroque period in West
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770
18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770

18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770

H 85.04 in W 49.61 in D 27.95 in
Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
. The use of mahogany wood, which reached the North German harbours through extensive trade connections
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Maple

Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815
Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815

Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815

H 53.94 in W 34.65 in D 17.72 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, original Biedermeier Secretaire from South Germany around 1840. Cherry veneered on softwood
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Iron, Tin

Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830

Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830

H 72.45 in W 46.86 in D 25.4 in
Art Nouveau Secretaire Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A beautiful Secretaire made of solid cherrywood, from the time of Art Nouveau, circa 1900. The
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Pine, Cherry

Art Nouveau Secretaire Cherrywood
Art Nouveau Secretaire Cherrywood

Art Nouveau Secretaire Cherrywood

H 75.99 in W 41.34 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This stunning Biedermeier secretary desk is an authentic antique piece crafted from walnut wood, both inside and out. Dating back to the early 19th century, this masterpiece showcase...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Pine, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire

H 66.15 in W 38.19 in D 18.9 in
Baroque Secretaire, Saxony Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Baroque secretary cabinet from Saxony, crafted in the mid-18th century. The lower section consists of a three-drawer commode with a curved apron and S-shaped legs. Above, ...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Secretaire, Saxony Mid-18th Century
Baroque Secretaire, Saxony Mid-18th Century

Baroque Secretaire, Saxony Mid-18th Century

H 88.59 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
be removed upwards. The writing surface is covered with black linoleum. The secretaire is in very
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Empire / Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire

H 57.09 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful little Secretaire from the time of the late Biedermeier, circa 1840. The Secretaire is
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Birch, Pine, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire

H 61.42 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
Located in Belmont, MA
good, restored condtion. The secretaire will be shipped from Germany, shipping costs to Boston are
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1750s German Baroque Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region

H 39.38 in W 40.56 in D 23.63 in
A Biedermeier Chest with Secretaire Circa 1850
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A magnificent mid 19th century Biedermeier chest with figured mahogany secretaire cabinet, with a
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

A Biedermeier Chest with Secretaire Circa 1850
A Biedermeier Chest with Secretaire Circa 1850

A Biedermeier Chest with Secretaire Circa 1850

H 65 in W 41 in D 22 in
Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque writing secretaire with slanted flap and curved front and frame. The secretaire has two
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18th Century German French Provincial Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Softwood

Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century
Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century

Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century

H 41.74 in W 38.78 in D 25.6 in
Biedermeier Fall Top Secretaire, Berlin 1820 with Exquisite Interior
Located in Belmont, MA
Outstanding Biedermeier fall top secretaire, Berlin 1820, mahogany veneer with ebonized details
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Fall Top Secretaire, Berlin 1820 with Exquisite Interior
Biedermeier Fall Top Secretaire, Berlin 1820 with Exquisite Interior

Biedermeier Fall Top Secretaire, Berlin 1820 with Exquisite Interior

H 80.71 in W 44.1 in D 19.69 in
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, this secretary is adorned with fire-shaded inlays. The central motif of the laurel wr...
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1790s German Louis XVI Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Secretaire with Urn Decoration, around 1790
Louis XVI Secretaire with Urn Decoration, around 1790

Louis XVI Secretaire with Urn Decoration, around 1790

H 67.72 in W 38.59 in D 19.69 in
Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality rosewood veneer on solid conifers. Conical body on profile frames. Base in the front, between four drawers, straight flap with shield-shaped filling. Behind it is a rich...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer

Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer

H 63 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
1850s Aesthetic Secretaire in Birch Wood with Faux Bamboo Cane Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant Aesthetic Movement-inspired vertical secretary desk made of birch wood, with bamboo-like marquetry on its frame and moldings. The piece features three large lower drawers, a ...
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19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Wood

1850s Aesthetic Secretaire in Birch Wood with Faux Bamboo Cane Decoration
1850s Aesthetic Secretaire in Birch Wood with Faux Bamboo Cane Decoration

1850s Aesthetic Secretaire in Birch Wood with Faux Bamboo Cane Decoration

H 63.39 in W 34.65 in D 17.33 in
Empire Secretary Desk, Germany 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
German Empire Secretary Desk, circa 1810–1820 – Walnut Veneer, Brass Details, Shellac Finish This
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1810s German Empire Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Empire Secretary Desk, Germany 1810
Empire Secretary Desk, Germany 1810

Empire Secretary Desk, Germany 1810

H 75.2 in W 38.98 in D 17.72 in
German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (circa 1820) mahogany secretary cabinet with Corinthian columns on top and
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary

German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary

H 82 in W 48 in D 25.5 in
Cylinder Desk, Germany, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI cylinder desk, Germany circa 1780, so called "Zopfstil". Walnut, rosewood and maple
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Maple, Rosewood, Walnut

Cylinder Desk, Germany, 1780
Cylinder Desk, Germany, 1780

Cylinder Desk, Germany, 1780

H 36.62 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

H 63.39 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
18th Century German Pine Baroque Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German provincial baroque secretary à deux corps from around 1750. Solid made in pine wood
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18th Century German Baroque Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Pine

18th Century German Pine Baroque Secretary
18th Century German Pine Baroque Secretary

18th Century German Pine Baroque Secretary

H 75.6 in W 42.92 in D 22.45 in
IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY/SECRETAYRE 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY 18th Century plated in fruit wood with inlays representing gallant
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18th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Wood

IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY/SECRETAYRE 18th Century
IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY/SECRETAYRE 18th Century

IMPORTANT GERMAN STATIONERY/SECRETAYRE 18th Century

H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 11.42 in
Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Classic Biedermeier fall top desk, South German, 1820, walnut veneer on the outside and mahogany
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, South German, 1820
Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, South German, 1820

Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, South German, 1820

H 61.82 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment
Located in Charleston, SC
This monumental Berlin Biedermeier Secretaire is one of the finest examples with its Classical
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Birch, Burl

German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment
German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment

German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment

H 82 in W 44.25 in D 24.25 in
Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany, 1750 This exquisite antique Baroque secretary
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1750s German Baroque Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut
Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut

H 36.62 in W 35.83 in D 25.2 in
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk South Germany, 1770-80 Discover a stunning Louis XVI secretary
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1770s German Louis XVI Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut

H 46.46 in W 45.67 in D 24.81 in
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1780, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Germany. It is a real beauty! The lower part has two large drawers. The upper part has a sloping writing
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1780, Walnut
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1780, Walnut

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1780, Walnut

H 43.71 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
Louis XVI Cylinder Desk, South German, 1780-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI Cylinder Desk, South German, 1780-1800, with beautiful walnut veneer on the
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Cylinder Desk, South German, 1780-1800
Louis XVI Cylinder Desk, South German, 1780-1800

Louis XVI Cylinder Desk, South German, 1780-1800

H 42.52 in W 38.59 in D 23.63 in
German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (18th Century) olivewood secretary / bookcase in shaped rectangular with the top
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18th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Wood

German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase
German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase

German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase

H 91.25 in W 38 in D 19 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Two Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier two part bureau, secretary with a two door glass display made of hand
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Glass, Pine

19th Century German Biedermeier Two Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
19th Century German Biedermeier Two Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

19th Century German Biedermeier Two Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

H 89.5 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare North German Altona Empire Secretary, circa 1810-1815
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful and rare original North German "Altona" Secretary, circa 1810-1820. Fine cuba-mahogany
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1810s German Empire Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

Rare North German Altona Empire Secretary, circa 1810-1815
Rare North German Altona Empire Secretary, circa 1810-1815

Rare North German Altona Empire Secretary, circa 1810-1815

H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 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
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Birch, Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815

H 68.51 in W 40.16 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Painted Baroque Style Secretary Commode from Southern Germany
Located in Dallas, TX
surmounted by a slant-top desk. Hand-carved in Southern Germany during the 1800s, the secretary has been
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19th Century German Baroque Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Baroque Style Secretary Commode from Southern Germany
19th Century Painted Baroque Style Secretary Commode from Southern Germany

19th Century Painted Baroque Style Secretary Commode from Southern Germany

H 45.25 in W 42 in D 34 in
Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820

Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820

H 51.58 in W 45.67 in D 23.63 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique top secretary from the Biedermeier period around 1830/1835. Birch veneer with very subtle grain. Architecturally structured interior with marquetry and band inlays. Exten...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Birch

19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840

19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840

H 77.17 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid
Located in North Miami, FL
18th Century German burr elm and walnut secretary, adorned with ebonized trim and inlaid
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18th Century German Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid
18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid

18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid

H 83 in W 53 in D 29 in
Antique North German/Danish Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1815
Located in Miami, FL
From the Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein region of Germany, once part of Denmark, a very handsome Empire
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Ash

Antique North German/Danish Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1815
Antique North German/Danish Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1815

Antique North German/Danish Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1815

H 83 in W 46 in D 21 in
Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855
Located in Miami, FL
compartments for valuables, Northern Germany, circa 1855. The transition from Biedermeier to Grunderzeit (the
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855
Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855

Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855

H 59.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Rolltop Bureau, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Louis XVI, Zopfstil, roll-top secretary desk, crafted in the late 18th century. The piece features a three-drawer base and a three-door upper section with a projecting cen...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Rolltop Bureau, Germany
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Rolltop Bureau, Germany

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Rolltop Bureau, Germany

H 83.47 in W 47.45 in D 23.82 in
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry Germany (Westphalia) Walnut etc. Classicism around 1795
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk

H 46.46 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl with Ebonized Details
By Biedermeier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
harmonious blend of function and neoclassical elegance, this German Biedermeier desk is a timeless statement
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19th Century German Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Burl

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl with Ebonized Details
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl with Ebonized Details

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl with Ebonized Details

H 56 in W 53 in D 27 in
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl
By Biedermeier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German Biedermeier desk blends functionality with neoclassical elegance, making it a perfect statement
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19th Century German Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Maple

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl

H 57 in W 45 in D 21 in
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th-Century Biedermeier Secretary Date of Origin: 1825–1830, (Germany, Berlin) Material: Pyramid
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary

H 83.86 in W 46.46 in D 25.2 in
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectural interior with 5 columns. Se...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

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Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer

Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer

H 72.84 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Pyramid Secretary, Berlin circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
This pyramid-shaped secretary from the early 19th century impresses with its architectural design and high-quality craftsmanship. The gable-shaped top with segmental filling is accen...
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

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Bronze

Biedermeier Pyramid Secretary, Berlin circa 1810
Biedermeier Pyramid Secretary, Berlin circa 1810

Biedermeier Pyramid Secretary, Berlin circa 1810

H 69.1 in W 37.6 in D 21.46 in
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk This exquisite original secretary desk, crafted in fine ash veneer, is a true testament to timeless elegance and expert craftsmanship. Its ...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

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Ash

Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk

Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk

H 72.45 in W 41.74 in D 22.84 in
Secretary in mahogany with brass fittings and Intarsia from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
German secretary of patinated elm wood with top and brass fittings decorated with marquetry from
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1840s German Antique German Secretaire

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Mahogany

Secretary in mahogany with brass fittings and Intarsia from the 1840s
Secretary in mahogany with brass fittings and Intarsia from the 1840s

Secretary in mahogany with brass fittings and Intarsia from the 1840s

H 81.7 in W 41.74 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century Secretary, Birch and Birch burl veneered
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Secretary Desk, circa 1820, Braunschweig An exceptional secretary desk from around 1820, crafted in Braunschweig. This elegant piece is made of birch and birch burl, veneered with f...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Secretaire

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Birch

Early 19th Century Secretary, Birch and Birch burl veneered
Early 19th Century Secretary, Birch and Birch burl veneered

Early 19th Century Secretary, Birch and Birch burl veneered

H 79.53 in W 39.77 in D 18.9 in
Walnut and walnut burl Baroque Secretary à deux corps Saxony around 1760
Located in Münster, DE
Secretary à deux corps Baroque, Saxony c. 1740, walnut and walnut burl veneer, sloping lid, 2-door top with sprung gable and beautiful interior division, 3-tier, double-arched chest...
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1760s German Baroque Antique German Secretaire

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Wood, Nutwood

Walnut and walnut burl Baroque Secretary à deux corps Saxony around 1760
Walnut and walnut burl Baroque Secretary à deux corps Saxony around 1760

Walnut and walnut burl Baroque Secretary à deux corps Saxony around 1760

H 93.71 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl
Located in Münster, DE
Secretary à deux corps Top cabinet Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl veneered and marquetry, 3-tier chest of drawers, cylinder lock with automatic pull-out mechanism, o...
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1780s German Empire Antique German Secretaire

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Wood, Nutwood

Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl
Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl

Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl

H 78.35 in W 48.82 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Lion Secretary Empire Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on solid oak and softwood partly ebonized. High-rise, architecturally designed corpus. In the front three drawers of different sizes. Straight writing board, behind it ...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique German Secretaire

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Bronze

19th Century Lion Secretary Empire Berlin
19th Century Lion Secretary Empire Berlin

19th Century Lion Secretary Empire Berlin

H 77.17 in W 41.74 in D 21.66 in
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Antique German Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique German secretaire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique German secretaire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and birch. Your living room may not be complete without an antique German secretaire — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique German secretaire bearing Empire hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique German Secretaire?

The average selling price for an antique German secretaire at 1stDibs is $5,000, while they’re typically $2,058 on the low end and $17,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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