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19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

H 47 in W 22.5 in D 4.2 in
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
By Thomas Lund
Located in Morristown, NJ
Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas
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1810s English Regency Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

H 24 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
drop handles. The original leather writing area with a secret pen compartment on the right-hand side
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

H 45 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
and its matching armchair are rife with secret drawers and compartments. Cleverly concealed buttons
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19th Century Italian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair

H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
surface decorated with blind tooling, decorative stepped sides which has secret pull out compartments
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Satinwood

Antique 19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table

H 35 in W 31 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
large compartment space, the right hand of the drawer has a secret drawer that pulls out to reveal
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Satinwood

Antique 19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

H 43 in W 20.75 in D 16 in
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
By Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
numerous secret compartments opening via spring-loaded mechanisms. The front drawer contains a slide-out
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796

Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796

H 31.3 in W 37.01 in D 23.04 in
Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
are secret hidden doors to additional compartments inside, hard to see in the images. This has a
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

H 40.56 in W 49.61 in D 25.99 in
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
screen that pulls up, secret compartments that pop out from the sides for ink and pens. An inset leather
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk

H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
. Three-drawer frame with 3 drawers underneath. Lockable drawers. There are also secret compartments
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

H 31.11 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Double Bonnet English walnut Secretary Desk. 2 pieces. Has a secret drawer with a latch. The top
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk
Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk

Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk

H 86 in W 47 in D 21.25 in
English Victorian Ministerial mahogany desk 15 drawers, circa 1860, scrivania
Located in Milano, IT
system. One of the drawers of the side structure hides a secret compartment, which can be opened using a
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Ministerial mahogany desk 15 drawers, circa 1860, scrivania
English Victorian Ministerial mahogany desk 15 drawers, circa 1860, scrivania

English Victorian Ministerial mahogany desk 15 drawers, circa 1860, scrivania

H 43.71 in W 59.45 in D 29.14 in
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
with small drawers, open compartments and a secret compartment in the base. This type of furniture is
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century

H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers with the top one having a secret compartment at the back. The stunning back has four Verte de
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19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

H 31.5 in W 69 in D 31.5 in
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire/Desk/Chest This fine quality
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Early 18th Century Queen Anne Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 22.84 in
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and 6 drawers and a secret compartment on the inside of the desk as well as two lockable drawers on
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon

H 38.25 in W 32.5 in D 18 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of
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19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Located in Milano, IT
compartments, represented by 4 small drawers with handles. This writing desk is suitable for high-class
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

H 41.34 in W 56.3 in D 19.3 in
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century derives from the fireplace screen to which, under Louis XVI, a writing desk was sometimes added
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
spring releasing secret compartments, the angles headed by putti holding cornucopia candelabra, the sides
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke

H 49 in W 56 in D 32 in
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
by concealed spring operated buttons: the writing surface edged with a gilt bronze guard cast with
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1860s English Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Ormolu

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

H 52.5 in W 55 in D 27 in
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 10.5 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

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

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
writing surface and secret compartments with nooks and drawers.
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

H 49 in W 43 in D 19 in
19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign
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Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

H 8.5 in W 17.25 in D 14.75 in
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
inside of this compartment contains the manufacture label for (William) Chrisp, Writing & Dressing Case
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1820s English George IV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

H 5.32 in W 16.15 in D 10.04 in
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Secret Compartment SLOPE 23 Brass front shield could be personalised with engraving. The top and front
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

H 6.11 in W 13.59 in D 9.06 in
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
red paper. The brass lock and hasp later. The painted pine, frieze with a central, secret compartment
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

H 42.13 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood and ebonised writing slope of exceptional quality, having a
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1840s Hong Kong Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope

H 10.5 in W 20.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Delightfully attractive box, with fascinating
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency

Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency

H 6.3 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
below and access to the secret compartment which can be opened via the hidden catch built into the side
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Late 18th Century British Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
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Early 19th Century French Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
documents. Later leather covered writing slope, folds back to reveal a compartment for storage and 3 secret
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a room. The fold out secretary is very functional. This very elegant writing desk is crafted from
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.
Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.

Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.

H 49.5 in W 56 in D 22.5 in
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
added later on. The interior has two large open shelves, a small compartment in the middle with secret
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

H 57.09 in W 36.23 in D 14.97 in
English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good Chippendale period mid 18th century red walnut kneehole writing desk dressing table of small
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table

H 30.91 in W 36.03 in D 23.51 in
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compartments. Bottom of
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

H 42 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
leather writing surface and fitted lidded pen and ink boxes, secret button to release sprung top with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
of four small drawers and five small compartments above a gilt-tooled green leather writing surface
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke
Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke

H 45.28 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope circa 1870. Fine quality english made
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Baize, Walnut

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope

H 5 in W 12 in D 10.3 in
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century Pollard oak Campaign writing slope or lap desk This is a very rare piece, it
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Oak

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak

H 6 in W 20 in D 11 in
Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
, intimate space. This fold-out writing desk has undoubtedly borne witness to whispered secrets, love letters
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Mid-17th Century Italian Directoire Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s
Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

H 44.49 in W 57.49 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
revealing storage compartments. The upper part of the slope has a panel hiding three secret drawers which
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

H 20.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire
Located in Kramfors, SE
expression. A fun detail is the secret compartment hidden in the middle of the interior, see picture. This
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire

H 43.71 in W 40.95 in D 20.87 in
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
compartments, and a sloping surface for writing[2]. The writing box was a personal item, unlike a writing desk
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19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
capitals and bases. They can be pulled out and used as secret compartments for letters. The desk stands
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1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

H 41.74 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
snap mechanism. The inside of the writing compartment has 9 drawers and a secret compartment. The
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1810s Danish Empire Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

H 68.9 in W 45.28 in D 23.82 in
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
open and secret compartments. The writing surface is decorated with walnut veneer as well. The
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

H 38.98 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century
Located in Belmont, MA
hidden secret compartment. One drawer even contains the original brass inkwell, a rare and authentic
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk in Cherry Veneer The 1820’s Biedermeier fall top desk features
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Leather, Birch, Cherry

1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry

1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry

H 67.72 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
something more. With a small key, the drawer unlocks to reveal a stunning writing desk. Gracefully lifting
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1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Marble

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

H 105 in W 120 in D 62 in
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
writing compartment has six small drawers, several open compartments and a secret compartment. This
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
. Inside the writing compartment, you'll find nine drawers, open compartments, and a hidden secret
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1770s German Louis XVI Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

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
20th Century Oak Wood Dutch Bureau Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
capacity. Fall-front that offers inside eight small drawers, two secret drawers, a hidden compartment on
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1920s Dutch Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wood

20th Century Oak Wood Dutch Bureau Desk, 1920
20th Century Oak Wood Dutch Bureau Desk, 1920

20th Century Oak Wood Dutch Bureau Desk, 1920

H 38.19 in W 35.04 in D 16.15 in
Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
ingeniously hidden compartments on either side. A secret spring mechanism, embedded within the structure
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845
Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845

Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845

H 60.24 in W 72.83 in D 17.32 in
Fine French Louis XV Bureau Dos D' Ane/ Secretaire/ Desk
Located in Westport, CT
opened an antique black leather inset writing surface is revealed as well as shelving, four compartments
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Fine French Louis XV Bureau Dos D' Ane/ Secretaire/ Desk
Fine French Louis XV Bureau Dos D' Ane/ Secretaire/ Desk

Fine French Louis XV Bureau Dos D' Ane/ Secretaire/ Desk

H 39.5 in W 39 in D 18.5 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
drawers plus two secret compartments. Quality dovetailed construction throughout. The "abattant" drop
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 56.25 in W 38 in D 16 in
Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, Walnut, Austria circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
: 155 x 85 x 46 cm Description: Exceptionally narrow writing desk with a highly interesting interior
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, Walnut, Austria circa 1820
Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, Walnut, Austria circa 1820

Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, Walnut, Austria circa 1820

H 61.03 in W 33.47 in D 18.12 in
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
wrought iron hardware on the handles, locks, and corners. Many secret compartments exist for hiding the
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base

17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base

H 57 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
door with another drawer and 2 cubbies and this is flanked by 2 secret pull out compartments. The
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
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