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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
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
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
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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1860s German Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
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Nutwood, Pine, Burl
H 63.78 in W 38.59 in D 25.79 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
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
hardware is in brass and the graceful feet end in brass jabots. The is a "secret" compartment in the center
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
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
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Satinwood
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
decorative inlay, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment. The reverse of the desk being
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1880s French Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Mahogany
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
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
compartments with two secret compartments. All standing on two pedestals with oak lined graduated drawers
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
Historism Essay Desk / Secretary circa 1870 Light Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
middle. Wide writing surface.
Very fine and high quality oakwood.
The secretary has secret compartments
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19th Century German Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
charm. Key to fall front only. Concealed cornice drawer and secret compartment.
Would look great in
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Early 18th Century Queen Anne Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Walnut
H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 22.84 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
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19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
, with the right-hand drawer featuring a lockable secret compartment and removable inserts. There are
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Early 1800s French Neoclassical Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
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
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
H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
compartments, with hidden trays inside. Thomas Jefferson had two of this model table, also called a secret flap
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19th Century English American Classical Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, 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
H 49 in W 56 in D 32 in
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope & Secret Space
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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
H 6.11 in W 13.59 in D 9.06 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
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
sides. When you lift the cylinder top you reveal six additional drawers, two secret compartments behind
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1810s Russian Empire Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Mahogany
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 Burmese Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th century, English mahogany roll top writing desk with two drawers and four bales in front
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19th Century Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
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Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
writing boxes and other luxury desk accessories of their time. Specializing in the use of high-quality
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
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H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and
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1810s English Regency Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
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
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
tooled Interior and secret compartment.
Made in 1800s #11
Features a blank brass front shield ideal
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 9.26 in
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
, strapping and flush fitting campaign-style side handles. Contains a secret compartment with three hidden
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19th Century British Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
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
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Mahogany
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
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
H 6.3 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large
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Late 18th Century British Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
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
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Metal, Brass
Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Empire style, having nine drawers, one containing a locking secret compartment, with two secretary
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Ormolu
Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English George III mahogany inlaid slant front secretary writing desk, 19th c. This desk
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Mid-19th Century British George III Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
space for paper and envelopes. The desk has several compartments for pens, ink and writing accessories
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Brass
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
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
Walnut
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
Large English Marine Writing Desk - Solid Mahogany and Brass - Xixth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
'pushers'.
At the top, the writing desk is equipped with five compartments: a long one in the middle
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19th Century English Other Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
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Wood
H 6.7 in W 24.02 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century mahogany writing box with green leather desk top, original key and several (secret
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19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Indonesian Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk Secretary from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
elegant writing desk crafted from solid walnut, stands on cabriole legs over a scalloped apron and dressed
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Bronze
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
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
compartments. Quality dovetailed construction throughout. The "abattant" drop front desk boasts a very
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Bronze
Ladies Desk, Secretaire En Pente, Bureau De Dames, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
, which can be moved to open the secret compartment underneath.
An outstandingly crafted piece of
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19th Century French Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Wood
H 38.98 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in
Antique Mahogany Empire Secretary with Extraordinary Inlay, circa 1810-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
, the interior is fitted with a number of smaller drawers, a small center door and secret compartments
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Writing Desk With Secret Compartments
Materials
Mahogany
H 86.25 in W 40.75 in D 18.25 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
H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
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