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Asian Secretaire

1970s Hand Carved Chinoserie Trunk Secretaires Desk
1970s Hand Carved Chinoserie Trunk Secretaires Desk

1970s Hand Carved Chinoserie Trunk Secretaires Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...

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Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Carved Asian Drop Front 5 Drawer Secretary
Vintage Carved Asian Drop Front 5 Drawer Secretary

Vintage Carved Asian Drop Front 5 Drawer Secretary

Located in Pasadena, TX

This secretary is made of a dense rosewood. It's splendidly carved all over. It has 5 pull out drawers. and a drop front. The drop front opens up to create a secretary for an at hom...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Secretaires

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Rosewood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s

By Edward Wormley, James Mont

Located in Chattanooga, TN

, traditional Asian motif from head to toe. The gold and greens appear as mystical and radiant as the subject

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800
Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

$1,616Sale Price|40% Off

H 80 in W 41 in D 21 in

Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Georigian secretaire bookcase in mahogany Stand out example of English furniture making

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Antique Early 1800s Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

$2,200Sale Price|43% Off

H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop

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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Export Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Secretaire for the American Market
Japanese Export Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Secretaire for the American Market

Japanese Export Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Secretaire for the American Market

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare Japanese export lacquered secretaire for the American market Circa 1800-1830, Colonial

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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Very Fine Quality Anglo-Indian Secretaire Desk
Very Fine Quality Anglo-Indian Secretaire Desk

Very Fine Quality Anglo-Indian Secretaire Desk

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H 44 in W 46 in D 22 in

Very Fine Quality Anglo-Indian Secretaire Desk

Located in London, GB

Satinwood and Solid Ebony Desk

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Antiquities

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

Located in West Hartford, CT

Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Asian Secretary Desk
Asian Secretary Desk

Asian Secretary Desk

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H 45.5 in W 44 in D 19 in

Asian Secretary Desk

By James Mont

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a secretary desk/cabinet in the manner of James Mont. Asian inspired

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Burr Oak Secretaire
19th Century Burr Oak Secretaire

19th Century Burr Oak Secretaire

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H 43.7 in W 48 in D 19.7 in

19th Century Burr Oak Secretaire

Located in Tetbury, England

The drop down writing slope opens to reveal seven open pigeon holes above four drawers with open storage below, the slope has the original leather to the opening writing surface with...

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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Secretaire Antique
Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Secretaire Antique

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Secretaire Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Features a secretaire pull out desk section in the middle Lots of storage space on this refined piece of

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Vintage 1920s Furniture

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Mahogany

Sheraton Secretaire Bookcase Antique Mahogany Desk, 1910
Sheraton Secretaire Bookcase Antique Mahogany Desk, 1910

Sheraton Secretaire Bookcase Antique Mahogany Desk, 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Sheraton style secretaire bookcase in mahogany Flame mahogany with satinwood crossbanding

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Vintage 1910s Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Country Blue Painted Secretary
French Country Blue Painted Secretary

French Country Blue Painted Secretary

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H 89 in W 37 in D 19 in

French Country Blue Painted Secretary

Located in Westwood, NJ

Antiqued blue painted secretary bookcase with an unusual folding writing surface that can convert to a table. It features a beautiful molded bonnet at the top. The upper cabinet has ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Secretaires

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Wood

French Country Painted Secretary
French Country Painted Secretary

French Country Painted Secretary

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H 89 in W 37 in D 19 in

French Country Painted Secretary

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Country-style white washed painted secretary bookcase with an unusual folding writing surface that can convert to a table. It features a beautiful molded bonnet at the top. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Drop Front Desk
Vintage Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Drop Front Desk

Vintage Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Drop Front Desk

Located in Topeka, KS

Impressive Asian Campaign-style secrétaire. All one piece construction with incredible brass

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20th Century Korean Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Ny Galleries Asian Inspired Secretary Desk
Ny Galleries Asian Inspired Secretary Desk

Ny Galleries Asian Inspired Secretary Desk

By New York Galleries

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

NY Galleries Asian inspired destressed painted secretary desk with 2 doors containing 2 shelves

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20th Century American Japonisme Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary
Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary

Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary

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H 41.88 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Circa 1970 Asian style secretary bought from Chicago's Merchandise Mart. This one owner piece is in

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Vintage 1970s Secretaires

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Secretary/davenport In Bamboo And Lacquer With Asian Decor - 19th Century
Secretary/davenport In Bamboo And Lacquer With Asian Decor - 19th Century

Secretary/davenport In Bamboo And Lacquer With Asian Decor - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

superb and unique secretary called davenport in bamboo and Chinese lacquer with Asian decoration

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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Bamboo

Art Deco Walnut and Velum Secretaire Cabinet
Art Deco Walnut and Velum Secretaire Cabinet

Art Deco Walnut and Velum Secretaire Cabinet

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H 60.83 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in

Art Deco Walnut and Velum Secretaire Cabinet

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco walnut and velum secretaire cabinet. France, 1940s 154.5 cm high by 85 cm wide by 41

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith
Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Fabulous lacquered chinoiserie secretary made for Maitland Smith. The interior has many individual drawers and compartments. A drop front desk reveals more drawers. The emerald green...

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Vintage 1980s Asian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Asian Style Secretary/Cabinet
Asian Style Secretary/Cabinet

Asian Style Secretary/Cabinet

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H 38 in W 60 in D 18 in

Asian Style Secretary/Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful off white lacquered secretary with striking red interior of drawers. Two drawers below a fold down desk with letter compartments. Three shelves on either side of the double...

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20th Century American Secretaires

Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk
Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk

Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk

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H 78 in W 22.25 in D 14 in

Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful craftsmanship. Stunning orange patina with Asian inspired markings. 26 1/4" width when

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Chinoiserie style secretary desk by Drexel Heritage, from their Et Cetera Collection

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

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H 84.65 in W 42.52 in D 21.26 in

William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Salisbury, GB

A very good William IV mahogany secretaire bookcase. The fall front enclosing an arrangement of

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Antique 1830s English William IV Furniture

Fine George III Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase
Fine George III Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase

Fine George III Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase

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H 87.01 in W 42.91 in D 22.83 in

Fine George III Mahogany Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

A fine George III Sheraton period mahogany & rosewood inlaid secretaire bookcase, The moulded

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Antique Late 18th Century British Furniture

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Roll Top Secretaire
Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Roll Top Secretaire

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Roll Top Secretaire

Located in Singapore, SG

A unique British colonial rosewood secretaire which has cleverly constructed hidden trick-openings

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture

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Rosewood

18th Century English Colonial Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Colonial Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Colonial Secretary Bookcase

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H 80.25 in W 39.63 in D 24 in

18th Century English Colonial Secretary Bookcase

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A late 18th century English Colonial sun-faded mahogany fall-front secretary bookcase with teak secondary wood and original glass doors and cast brass toggles and pulls.

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Antique Late 18th Century Asian Secretaires

Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Chinoiserie style secretary desk, unbranded, similar in quality to Drexel. Solid wood with

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Chinse Brass Camphorwood Secretaire Campaign Chest
Anglo-Chinse Brass Camphorwood Secretaire Campaign Chest

Anglo-Chinse Brass Camphorwood Secretaire Campaign Chest

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

Anglo-Chinese brass inlaid and ebonised camphorwood secretaire campaign chest, circa 1850.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Indo-Portuguese or Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Secretaire Cabinet on Stand
Indo-Portuguese or Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Secretaire Cabinet on Stand

Indo-Portuguese or Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Secretaire Cabinet on Stand

Located in Singapore, SG

An exceptional Portuguese colonial drop front secretaire cabinet in rosewood with original brass

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany Secrétaire À Abattant with its Marble Top, Early 1800s
French Mahogany Secrétaire À Abattant with its Marble Top, Early 1800s

French Mahogany Secrétaire À Abattant with its Marble Top, Early 1800s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely early 19th century French mahogany secrétaire à abattant has a drop front with fitted

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers

Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Pair of 20th century Chinese Red Lacquered Bedside Tables with Drawers Finished With Exquisite Figural Decorative Scenes Extra dimensions Drawer height 5cm Doored cabinet heig...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats
Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats

Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain famille rose vase decorated with bats with Qianlong mark and possibly of the period. The impressive vase of lobed form is painted with shou ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

$18,579 / item

H 88.5 in W 40.75 in D 22 in

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors with three adjustable shelves within, the lower section with a fall front, fully li...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"

Located in Dayton, OH

Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table
English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table

English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming diminutive English Queen Anne style vanity dressing table featuring an Asian lacquer decorated case made in the 19th century Chinoiserie revival period of Western Europe. Th...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Vanities

Materials

Brass

Small 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Small 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Small 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

$7,898

H 76.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in

Small 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Lymington, GB

A rare, diminutive, late-18th century secretaire bookcase / cabinet. George III-period, circa 1790. Mahogany of very good rich color and well patinated. Inlaid and crossbanded throu...

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Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Satsuma 'Moriage' Porcelain Gilt Vases
Pair of Japanese Satsuma 'Moriage' Porcelain Gilt Vases

Pair of Japanese Satsuma 'Moriage' Porcelain Gilt Vases

By Satsuma

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This handsome pair of 20th century glazed and gilded Japanese Satsuma vases, with their vivid, jewel-like colours and elegant baluster-shaped forms, feature the traditional Japanese ...

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase

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...

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Other

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...

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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Lotus Blossoms
Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Lotus Blossoms

Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Lotus Blossoms

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand Chinese export post republic period eight panel coromandel screen featuring a waterscape decorated with blossoming lotus and birds. The screen measures over 12 feet laid out fl...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing
Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing

Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare palace size Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer figural box and cover, Qing Dynasty This palace size box and cover is a rare and exquisite piece of art made in the 19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Asian Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Asian secretaire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and lacquer, every Asian secretaire was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage Asian secretaire you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an Asian secretaire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An Asian secretaire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Asian secretaire that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lisa Tharp Collection, Maitland Smith and New York Galleries produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Asian Secretaire?

An Asian secretaire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,350, while the lowest priced sells for $1,595 and the highest can go for as much as $46,809.

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