Antique English Secretary Campaign Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Diminutive Antique English mahogany campaign secretary chest with four drawers, the upper of which
Brass
$9,500
H 90.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique George III English Mahogany secretary bookcase, with a fitted collector's or
Leather, Mahogany
$6,720
H 35.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.75 in
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the
Wood
$4,289
H 47.25 in W 46.07 in D 20.08 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral
Located in Kastrup, DK
generously sized drawers with moulded fronts and brass hardware. The secretary stands on tapered legs and
Brass
Stunning Lacquered Inlay Secretary with Gorgeous Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
Bring the grandeur into your home with this fantastic secretary desk with stunning marquetry design
Wood
Unavailable
H 57.01 in W 40.75 in D 18.5 in
Early 1800s Swedish Pine Secretary with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
Early 1800s Swedish pine secretary with original brass hardware. Substantial and gorgeous, the
Pine
Anglo Indian Rosewood Campaign Secretary Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
Important Anglo-Indian secretary bookcase with campaign hardware. It has a soft fragrance when it
Rosewood
Louis XVI Hickory Secretaire (ref. PAR 70)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hickory 12 drawer secretary with drop front. Brass hardware. Simple and clean design with great
Hickory
Sold
H 42.75 in W 40.75 in D 20 in
French 19th C. Secretary Chest Neoclassic Brass Hardware, Black Finish w/Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood secretary chest from the 19th century. This antique slat front chest from
Wood
18th Century Scandinavian Secretary
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautifully carved Scandinavian secretary with original locks and hardware from the 18th century.
Secretary Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A stunning low secretary with original brass hardware. Interior with several compartments and
Oak
19th Century Painted Swedish Secretary
Located in Richmond, VA
bookcase with wrought iron hardware over a secretary that opens to reveal a beautiful blue interior.
Iron
Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
piece boasts gilt brass trim and hardware. The secretary is topped with an intact Carrara marble slab.
Carrara Marble, Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary
Located in Wichita, KS
A new Maison & Co. favorite! A beautiful Swedish Gustavian period secretary with original lock and
Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite, richly carved Swedish Gustavian secretary with library and original hardware
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Folk Art secretary with original hardware. The original lock and key are present and in
Pine
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace and style of early 1800s, Sweden. The paneling along
Wood
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
hardware. This secretary has been restored, all drawers fuction, desk top is solid and ready to be used and
Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique Mahogany French Empire Style Fall Front Secretary
Located in Westfield, MA
structural integrity. The secretary retains its original hardware and finish, showing age-appropriate
Mahogany
Antique Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
, updating the look and accented with brass hardware. This secretary has been restored, all drawers function
Brass
19th Century Gray Painted Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
red interior, updating the look and accented with brass hardware. This secretary has been restored
Brass
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
Adorable black painted chest that has a drop front top drawer to become a secretary with gold brass
Wood
Louis XVI Period Bookmatched and Inlaid Secretary or Bureau Cabinet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis XVI period secretary has its original bronze hardware and marble top. The book matched
Bronze
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H 40.25 in W 38.88 in D 18.13 in
Swedish Gustavian Fall-Front Secretary Chest with Reeded Detail, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
hardware. This secretary displays neoclassical carving such as the beaded detail around the top, fluted and
Sold
H 82 in W 49.75 in D 23.5 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period two-part tall secretary from circa 1790 with elegant carved décor
Brass
George III Secretaire Bookcase in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
. This secretary bears many distinct characteristics to several pieces from Chippendale's workshop. The
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library. Brass hardware and
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library. Brass hardware and original locks, circa
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Secretary Desk on Casters
Located in Asheville, NC
one large drawer sits below, all draws feature dainty iron hardware. These secretaries are constructed
Iron
Sold
H 48.75 in W 42.75 in D 20 in
1790s Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Lower Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood drop-front secretary with original hardware from the late
Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 36 in D 17 in
Antique Barley Twist Jacobean Desk Secretary Drop Front Oak Bureau, circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
design with great oak markings Original hardware Secretary lid with rope carving with center oval
Oak
Sold
H 48.82 in W 51 in D 23.44 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Wichita, KS
brass hardware. This secretary displays neoclassical carving such as the dentil molding detail around
Wood, Paint
Gustavian Secretary with Original Hardware
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Gustavian secretary with library, Sweden circa 1820. The upper library section has two
Wood
Traditional Secretary Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional drop-leaf mahogany secretary desk with three large drawers. Brass pulls and interior
Two Part Baroque Secretary with Original Hardware
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early Swedish Baroque secretary in two parts dated 1734. The upper section has two doors with
Bronze
Early Two-Part Secretary with Original Hardware
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish slant-front secretary cum library, circa 1740. The upper section has two doors with
Brass
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
Brass
Provencial Secretary
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Handsome French secretary has all original hardware and construction. Beautiful finish. Timeless
Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Provincial Gustavian Secretary with ribbed drawers. Original hardware.
Swedish Rococo Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
Very handsome Swedish secretary with beautiful hardware. Great color and overall presence.
Period Rococo Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish rococo secretary, circa 1790, with original hardware. Upper library section has three
Brass
Painted 19th century Swedish Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
Painted fallfront Swedish secretary. Pleated panel doors. Original hardware
Circa 1825 Biedermeier Cherry Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary w/ orig. hardware. Solid & veneered cherry 42"W x 18.5"D x
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary w/ orig. hardware. Solid & veneered cherry 42"W x
Swedish Secretary, early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century Swedish secretary with original hardware and secret drawer. To
Wood
c. 1830's Biedermeier chest / secretary
Located in New York, NY
, top drawer secretary, original hardware. 40in.Hx52.5in.Wx25.5in.D
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Bureau
Located in Madrid, ES
Late 18th Century Gustation Swedish secretary with original paint, brass hardware and hand-carved
Brass
Early Swedish Secretary with Original Hardware
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early Swedish secretary in two parts, circa 1810. The upper section has a molded cornice with two
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two dovetailed d...
Brass
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
$7,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.38 in
12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
Porcelain
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
$16,845 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910
By Gerbing & Stephan
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable, rare Art Nouveau majolica vase by the world famous manufactory of Gerbing & Stephan from the early period in Austria around 1910. The beautiful shaped grey blue color...
Ceramic, Majolica
$3,584Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 11.42 in
Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience dinnerware set, beautifully adorned with deep cobalt blue hand-painted floral motifs on a wa...
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
Mahogany
English Military Campaign Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C English camphor wood military campaign chest. 1860. Reference: 8365 Dimensions 38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 43.5 inches (110 cms) High
Other
$5,762
H 87.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Other
$7,950
H 39 in W 37 in D 20 in
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior over four drawers with brass escutcheo...
Metal, Brass
$6,819
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 19.89 in
Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Camphor Wood Brass 19th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Campaign Military or Travelling Chest of Drawers in Camphor Wood with Brass Detailing 19th Century Unusual small size Striking with the combination of richly coloured camphor wood a...
Brass
$188,305Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
$5,950
H 34.75 in W 43 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut commode circa 1790 with three drawers, linear brass hardware, cylindrical tapered legs and rounded fluted side posts. Step into the elegance of the F...
Brass
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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