Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Wood
Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary
Wood
19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic Italian Venetian Painted secretary/cabinet. This piece has a wonderful color palette but
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in
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Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French 19th century hand-painted secretary desk, the patina is so much beautiful in
Wood
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your
Steel
19th Century Italian Painted Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian painted secretary ~ bookcase is a fanciful and marvelous expression of the
Wood
19thc French Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful 19thc Robin’s egg blue secretary/fall front desk.
Wood
$5,995
H 87.5 in W 44 in D 19.5 in
Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding Venetian painted secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasing the artistry
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A generously sized 19th century secretary desk from Sweden, made in the Gustavian style, with a
Pine
Large Swedish Painted Secretary from Värmland, Dated 1854
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive mid-19th century Swedish secretary from Värmland, dated 1854, is a striking example
Wood, Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
top is fronted by two large doors opening to a shelved bookcase. The interior is painted with a 1783
Iron
$11,100
H 89.25 in W 54.25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Swedish Original Painted Secretary Bureau, Dated 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine secretary or "bureau" retaining its original "Allmoge" painted decoration
Pine, Paint
$6,839
H 84.26 in W 46.26 in D 23.63 in
White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant secretary desk with glazed upper cabinet and a gracefully broken arched pediment. The
Brass
$7,800
H 43.25 in W 42.25 in D 20.75 in
French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This late 19th-century French secretary exudes timeless elegance with its creamy painted finish
Wood
$13,500
H 88.63 in W 43.75 in D 20.75 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish slant-front secretary with library from the Gustavian period in two parts, circa 1790. A
Brass
$1,860
H 45.87 in W 32.88 in D 12.8 in
Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful skønvirke / almue drop-front secretary desk, also known as a slant-front writing
Wood
$5,500
H 42.75 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Secretary in Pine, circa 1840–1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic Swedish antique secretary dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the restrained
Pine
$9,950
H 79 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Secretary Cupboard in Grey with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional early 19th-century Swedish secretary cupboard, circa 1810–1830, finished in soft
Pine
$5,971Sale Price|40% Off
H 59.06 in W 33.86 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Hand Painted Secretary with Hidden Drawers and Floral Decorations
Located in Sofia, BG
Secretary with "lacquered" decoration in the style of Coromandel lacquers decorated with
Wood
$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.25 in W 47 in D 21.75 in
Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
simplicity of the Gustavian painted finish. Indeed, this secretary, with its light gray painted finish, two
Glass, Wood
$9,950
H 85.5 in W 50.6 in D 22.5 in
Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
Wood
19th Century Gustavian-style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Solebury, PA
A stunning 19th-century Gustavian painted secretary bookcase, adorned with an elegant arched top
Wood, Paint
$5,995
H 91.75 in W 50.25 in D 22.5 in
Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior with this Superb Period 1780s Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary
Walnut
Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
attached brass pulls. This painted secretary is restored, solid/stable and ready to be used. It is built in
Brass, Iron
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
included as decoration only. The desktop has no functioning lock or key; no pull. This painted secretary is
Brass
$4,950
H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk
Brass
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
three drawers have two brass pulls on each. This blue painted secretary is restored, solid/stable and
Brass
$9,450
H 79 in W 50.25 in D 25.5 in
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a curved bonnet. Note the
Brass
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
over paneled cabinet doors. The secretary has been given a professional custom layered painted finish
Brass
$6,950
H 42.5 in W 44 in D 18.75 in
Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
fine painted secretary features a slanted front, carved with diamond motifs and opening to reveal
Wood
Hand-Painted Baroque Secretary, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque secretary with three drawers and slant-front writing flap decorated with recessed panels
Brass, Iron
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the aged and scraped patina of the original brown painted finish that draws one to this pine
Pine, Paint
Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This 19th-century Swedish secretary is a captivating example of timeless design. Its cream-painted
Wood
Majestic Blue painted Rococo Bureau / Secretary
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Rococo secretary desk with a cabinet or bookcase top, beautifully painted in blue with a black
Metal, Brass
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This secretary is a special find due to the original brick red painted finish, gently scraped to
Pine, Paint
Edwardian Walnut Secretary with Hand Painted Motifs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely Edwardian walnut Secretary, the top having two glazed doors within Gothic mullions
Walnut
19th Century Original Painted Swedish Secretary Dated 1807
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century original painted Swedish secretary dated 1807, crafted in pine and retaining its
Brass
$9,200
H 43.5 in W 43.625 in D 37.75 in
Hand Painted and Lightly Scraped Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A beautifully rendered Gustavian-style secretary, hand-carved in
Metal
19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary is an antique piece of furniture that
Oak
19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century baroque oak secretary with a newer professionally applied black painted exterior
Brass
18th Century Original Painted Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A late 18th Century Folk Art Baroque Scandinavian original painted writing desk secretary. This
Bronze
Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th-century Danish oak bureau or secretary featuring a newer professionally applied black
Brass
19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint. Circa 1870. Behind the drop
Wood, Paint
$880Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.5 in W 31 in D 17 in
English Chippendale Style Painted Goddard Chest Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
secretary. Dimensions: 31" x 17" x 40.5"h, surface 29.5"
Hardwood, Paint
Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the style and functionality of the late 1700's in Sweden. The
Oak, Paint
$2,228Sale Price|40% Off
H 41.93 in W 43.71 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century A rectangular top sitting above
Brass
Mid 19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid 19th-century Swedish pine secretary with newer professionally applied layered blue exterior
Pine
$3,200
H 87 in W 34 in D 20.5 in
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of
Wood, Paint
Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
This unusual secretary is a special find. The remarkable folk art painted finish is all original
Wood, Pine, Paint
18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
18th-century Danish oak secretary with a newer professionally applied layered black exterior finish
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Splendid early antique Gustavian style secretary cabinet, made in Sweden, circa late 19th century
Brass
$3,500
H 81 in W 41.25 in D 28.25 in
19th-Century Swedish Original Painted Pine Cabinet Secretary Dated 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine cabinet secretary featuring its original hand-painted rosemaling in
Pine, Paint
Tabletop Secretary
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A tabletop secretary decorated in chinoiserie with a slant front that opens to a fitted interior
Wood, Paint
$5,424
H 80.32 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Gustavian Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine – Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary desk crafted in black-painted pine with brass fittings. The upper section
Brass
19th Century Hand-Painted Satin Wood Secretary Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite 19th-century antique hand-painted satin wood cabinet is a true work of art
Satinwood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Swedish folk art secretary in original paint. With a curved pediment, below two
Wood
Very Rare Painted Secretary
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful shades of green and amber (the photo does not do it justice) Chinoise painted Secretary
Wood
Italian Decoupage Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian painted secretary with decoupage scenes.
18th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Painted secretary with four lower drawers and fitted interior
Wood
A 19th Century Painted and Decoupage Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Painted and Decoupage Secretary Italian Polychrome and Decoupage Bureau, the drop
red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
elegant donkey desk in red lacquered wood, in the style of China according to Martin varnish, the facades are decorated with scenes of characters in landscapes, it opens on the front...
Oak
Unavailable
H 82.63 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Baroque Secretary Display Cabinet Painted White, Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary with glass doors, painted Swedish distressed white/cream color
Wood
Unavailable
H 98.43 in W 50.01 in D 21.66 in
18th Century Louis XIV Italian Secretary Cabinet Walnut Painted Doors
Located in PALERMO, IT
walnut and briar walnut. Particular processing of the upper doors, inside painted with oil. Sicily Louis
Walnut, Paint
Swedish Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Spectacular period neoclassical secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1810. The upper section has
Brass
Period Directoire Secretary
Located in New Orleans, La
Beautiful wooden color with gold trim
Hidden drawers with very special details
Paint
Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Charming Swedish Gustavian Secretary with original paint. Both doors are marked with the year the
Wood
English Pine Copboard / Secretary
Located in So. Egremont, MA
below. Interior in salmon paint. Original backboards
Wood, Paint
18th century Italian Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted and gilded Italian Secretary, drop leaf desk over 3 drawers with 2door upper cabinet
Period Swedish Secretary from Ångermanland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful rural interpretation of the late Gustavian style in a two part secretary from
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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
Period Secretary with Clock from Hälsingland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period secretary from Hälsingland with integral Mora clock and with original paint, Sweden, circa
Glass, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Two-Part Secretary with Pierced Cornice
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Gustavian secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1770. The upper section has double doors
Wood
Unavailable
H 78.13 in W 39.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary Display Cabinet Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish baroque secretary display cabinet late 18th century The Secretary is in two
Wood
Unavailable
H 85 in W 46 in D 20 in
Swedish Baroque Secretary Desk with Built-In, Signed Mora Clock, circa 1760
Located in Carmel, CA
This period Swedish Baroque secretary-desk Circa 1760, has a built in Mora clock with original
Wood
George lll painted secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George lll later painted secretary, 19th century. Please note the excellent quality construction as
Brass
French Early 20th Century Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully painted in Franc,e we present this lovely French blue-and-gold giltwood hand-painted
1910 Venetian Painted Secretary, Flowers and Birds
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Venetian painted secretary. Painted flowers and birds. Drawers open. Paint loss throughout
Wood
Antique Venetian Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian painted secretary bookcase showcases the flair for the dramatic that characterizes
Italian Venetian Hand-Painted Secretary, Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful Italian Venetian hand-painted secretary with French style feet and accents. Unusual two
Paint, Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th Century English Georgian Painted Secretary Bookcase. This Bookcase Secretary is a
Mahogany
French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This stunning Mid-19th-century French Painted Secretary Desk has a captivating fall-front design
Wood
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century country French Louis XVI painted secretary features the charm of the Provincial style
Oak
Sold
H 66.5 in W 29 in L 66.5 in
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Italian Painted Secretary in Celadon Blue-Green
Located in Dallas, TX
A late 19th century Italian painted secretary in a powder celadon blue green. This small scale two
Wood
Sold
H 84.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.25 in
Charming Early 20th Century Italian Provincial Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fetching two part grey painted secretary desk features an upper cabinet crowned by shaped
Hand Painted Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted and silver gilt secretary with inset original glass mirrored doors and fitted interior.
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Scandinavian Painted Secretary
Located in New York, NY
One can design a room around this spectacular piece. Painted in a lovely gray with terra cotta
Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Chireno, TX
Late Gustavian slant-front bureau. Painted pine with original hardware and scraped finish. circa
Pine
Sold
H 88.5 in W 44.75 in D 20.25 in
Swedish Gustavian Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Glass Doors, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period two-part painted secretary from the late 18th century, with glass doors
Glass, Wood
Antique Tall Blue Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
with age. This blue painted secretary is restored, solid/stable and ready to be used. ** In light of
Wood
Venetian Style Painted Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
DOUBLE DOME TOP OVER A PAIR OF DOORS ENCLOSING A FITTED INTERIOR,THE BASE WITH SLANT LID DESK WITH FITTED INTERIOR OVER THREE DRAWERS,BRACKET FEET.
Sold
H 89 in W 51.75 in L 89 in
Swedish 18th Century Painted Secretary with Glass Doors and Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood tall secretary from the 18th century, with glass doors and slanted front
Wood
Antique Green Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark Circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
entire secretary has been given a newer, professional seafoam green layered painted finish which has been
Oak, Paint
Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
bonnet and finials. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish
Wrought Iron
19th Century Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved and painted Gustavian Secretary. The carving is the Swedish take on French
Pine
Antique Swedish Painted Secretary Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid 19th century Swedish secretary commode with faded grey paint. The top drawer opens to
Wood
19th C. Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
19th. Century Swedish Bureau chest hand scraped to original ox blood red paint. Interior upper
Pine, Wood
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple yet stately lines add a touch of grace to this lovely tall secretary, also known as a
Wood
19th Century Italian Painted Secretary
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine painted Italian secretary with slant front revealing a fitted interior and complimentary
Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase’s
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an impressive bureau bookcase painted in a classic Venetian design. The top section with
Wood
Italian Painted Secretary and Display Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century Italian Secretary painted in cream with accents of parcel gilt. The upper
Glass, Paint, Wood
Antique White Painted Secretary from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The graceful lines of this secretary or "bureau" reveal its Swedish country heritage. The addition
Wood
Antique Black Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This stately tall secretary is an elegant and classic statement piece. The entire secretary has
Wood
Italian Early 1900s Baroque Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
boasts its original painted finish! circa 1900-1910. Measures: 39 H x 36.5 W x 16 D; desk surface 31 H.
Swedish Gray Painted Secretary Bureau, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's with three
Oak, Paint
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800
Wood, Oak, Paint
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
Glass, Wood
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778
Located in Round Top, TX
This rococo secretary has a monogram of KNS and date of 1778 seen along the front desk top and
Brass
19th Century Gray Painted Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine secretary reflects the refined grace and style of early 1800's Denmark. Note the rococo
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
two-part case is painted in the neoclassical taste decorated with scrolling vines, laurel wreaths
Brass
Antique Oak Rococo Blue Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's. The
Wood, Oak, Paint
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a beautiful Swedish secretary from the Gustavian period with a richly carved gallery, old
Wood, Paint
Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
entire secretary was given a (recent) black painted finish, which has been gently rubbed off along edges
Wood
Sold
H 94 in W 45.5 in D 25 in
18th Century Italian Hand Painted Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
abattant". Crafted and hand painted with chinoiserie and floral motif in northern Italy, circa 1780, the
Wood, Paint
A 19th Century Swedish Painted Armoire - Cupboard
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary early 19th century Swedish cupboard. Demonstrating a particularly striking and unusually exaggerated arched pediment shaped 'hat' above a pair of panel doors. Featur...
Pine
$5,331
H 28.5 in W 24 in
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...
Canvas, Oil
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$7,019
H 79.93 in W 48.82 in D 22.45 in
Light Gray 18th Century Period Swedish Two Part Secretary with Carved Pediment
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th century period two part wood secretary with a decorative carved pediment. Two carved front doors open to storage, and beneath a fall front door opens to a writing desk with var...
Wood
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
Oak, Pine
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
$1,822
H 28.75 in W 11.23 in D 17.72 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED SiDE END LAMP TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table single drawer Please note th...
Wood
Antique Painted Pine Cupboard Cabinet, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This old pine cupboard has been painted over multiple times in its long life, with current tones of layered pale ochre and white all distressed revealing the natural pine below. This...
Glass, Pine, Paint
$7,800 / set
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
19th Century Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Bed Coronas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of large 19th century Italian bed coronas or crowns made in the Baroque taste. The coronas feature demi-lune shaped frames embellished with gold leaf and decorated with...
Gold Leaf
$4,820Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$2,264Sale Price|20% Off
H 55.52 in W 90.56 in D 23.04 in
19th-Century Neo-Renaissance Oak Sideboard in Deep Brown
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Neo-Renaissance Oak Sideboard in Deep Brown A massive, oak sideboard/buffet in the Renaissance Revival style, dated to the late 19th century. The piece features a three...
Oak
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...
Bronze
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
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