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Asian Secretary Desk

Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Asian secretary desk. A chic black lacquered cabinet with hand painted gilt
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Asian Intricately Carved Rosewood Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Asian Intricately Carved Rosewood Drop Leaf Secretary Desk 54 x 15.25 x 41.5
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20th Century Desks

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Rosewood

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
H 42 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Naples, FL
secretary with a slant-fronted hinged fall concealing a hinged door flanked by three pigeon holes over three
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Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Secretary/Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is traditional simply design with three drawers on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Secretary Desk in Louis XV Style
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
This unique Louis XV-style Chinese lacquer secretary desk from the late 19th century boasts a rich
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Wooden Secretary with Brass Fittings and Decorations
Located in Sofia, BG
Chest in natural wood made in late 19th century and lately transformed into a secretary with red
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Tall Antique Indonesian Secretary with Glass Panels
Located in New York, NY
A tall Indonesian antique secretary with twin glass panel doors, mid 19th century. Polychromed wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 * D 75 * H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 x D 75 x H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Petite English Red Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative 19th century petite red Chinoiserie secretary from England. Very nice hand painted Asian
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Lacquered Secretary with Raised Chinoiserie Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary rare 19th century Italian lacquered red secretary with raised chinoiserie design
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaire in Lacquer by Jacques Dubois (1694-1763)
By Jacques Dubois
Located in NICE, FR
A brown-red low secretary in lacquer adorned with chinoiserie motifs by the great French
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

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Rare Regency Penwork Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Chinoiserie
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a rare period English collector's cabinet, circa 1800, in lacquer, with Penwork figural decoration. The double doors open to reveal fifteen fitted drawers with original pink ...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

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English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Antique Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet made in two parts in blue paint with polychrome painted floral and gilt figural decoration. With a serpentine baroque crest with a gilt landscape in the center cartouc...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and breathtaking black lacquered chinoiserie style armoire that features a gold pagoda with faux bamboo accent detail all around. It alos features hand painted landscape sc...
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

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Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Salvadore Large Sofa Pierre Frey Fabric Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa designed by Laura Gonzalez with a triple armrest, completely upholstered with fabric by french Maison Pierre Frey. Featuring incredibly comfortable upholstery and soft structure...
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2010s French Other Canapes

Materials

Fabric

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactu...
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Antique 1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires

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Mahogany

Chinese Export Lacquered Six Panel Coromandel Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered patina Chinese export lacquered coromandel screen with six double sided panels. The screen features a mountain landscape on one side and an idyllic pavilion lan...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Six 18th Century circa 1760 Dutch Elm Marquetry Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare set of six totally original 18th century circa 1760 hand carved Dutch Elm Marquetry inlaid dining chairs Th...
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century chinoiserie Secretary bookcase. The top of the bookcase has an ornately shaped and carved pediment, above a single arched mirror door, opening...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France, an elegant antique French carved library table or "bureau plat" desk, commonly ref...
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Fine 19th Century English Chinoiserie and Red Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and elaborated 19th century Chinoiserie red lacquered slant front secretary. Hand painted and raised decoration. The interior with pigeon holes and drawers and a writing ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Located in Water Mill, NY
Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.
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Antique 1790s American Federal Desks

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down workspace. The stylish design has three large drawers on the bottom and shelfs prov...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful example of an early American Empire chest with full-column front and stand-up butlers desk. Provides ample storage as a chest of drawers, and doubles as a secretary with ...
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian 1850s Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Slanted Desk and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style two-part secretary from the mid-19th century, with slanted desk, mirrored doors and original paint. How not to fall head over heels in love with this Rococo s...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Glass

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Mid Century Richardson Bros Co. Secretary Desk
By Richardson Brothers
Located in Spokane Valley, WA
Mid century secretary desk by Richardson Bros Co. never have I seen one of these beauties. Gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
was described in an inventory as a black lacquered Chinese chest of drawers with a secretary desk and
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Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

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Lacquer

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

Asian Secretary Desk
Asian Secretary Desk
H 45.5 in W 44 in D 19 in
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 Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Writing Desk Secretary
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual dark Chinese secretary desk, circa early 20th century, features intricately carved detail
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Hand Painted Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk and Chair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian chinoiserie faux bamboo desk with hutch and matching chair features hand painted tropical
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

Louis XVI -Style Asian Chinoiserie Desk/Secretary with Verni Martin Decorating
Located in Houston, TX
This piece is in the manner of Jacques Dubois , the shaped, rectangular top Has a pierced three quarter pierced brass gallery above a slant front opening To a storage well and draw...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Boho Chic Rattan Secretary Desk Designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture
By Kalma Ramon Castellano
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Beautifully curved capsule-shaped entryway desk designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture
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Vintage 1970s Asian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Vintage Chinese HuaLi Wood Secretary/Writing Desk with Mother of Pearl inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
beautiful HuaLi wood secretary/writing desk is traditional design with 2 small drawers, two large drawers
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Louis XV style . Black lacquered with Asian decor . Gilt bronze . Curved on each side . Circa
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie drop front secretary desk By Michael
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Painted Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular English Georgian style red painted and parcel-gilt desk, overall depicting
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Furniture

19th Century Painted Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Painted Chinoiserie Desk
H 64 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
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

Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent emerald green lacquer Chinoiserie secretary two part desk features a pagoda top and
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Paint, Leather, Wood

Large Japanese Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
Asian hardwood desk in English form painted with scenes from woodblock prints.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Secretaires

Large Japanese Secretary
Large Japanese Secretary
H 84 in W 54 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Hutch with Secretary Bar and Storage Cabinet
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
secretary writing desk or bar. Keep glassware in the top display case. The display case is protected with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique Ebony Asian Drop Front Desk Secretary with Carved Front
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome ebony wood Asian drop front desk or secretary with a carved design on the drop front. It
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

English George III Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Asian scenes. The top case has a double-arched corniced crown over a two-door cabinet. The bottom chest
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20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 x D 75 x H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 x D 75 x H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 * D 75 * H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
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

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary
Located in Chicago, 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

Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary
Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary
H 41.88 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
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
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Vintage 1980s Asian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

1960s Jasper Jr Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
The sweetest Jr Secretary by Jasper Cabinet Co. is 60s chinoiserie in design and nearly perfect in
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1960s Jasper Jr Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
1960s Jasper Jr Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
H 75 in W 29.5 in D 17.75 in
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
slant top. The secretary desk is made in Italy in the Chinese style and features amazing asian scenes
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Metal

UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Charlotte, NC
A breakfront china cabinet, with secretary desk, in the Asian Chinoiserie style, by Union-National
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker "Chinoiserie" Secretary, 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
. The Stunning Chippendale Chinoiserie or Asian style Secretary is in the manner of 18th and 19th
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive secretary bookcase made in the Chinese taste featuring a decorative gilt faux bamboo
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
finish. The two-part case is decorated in the Chinoiserie revival style with idyllic Asian scenes of
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Bookcase by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
secretary features a dark green lacquered case embellished with parcel gilt Chinoiserie reserves. The top
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Bookcase by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Below the desk top is three large storage drawers. The dresser has a serpentine front and the entire
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
a drop down door feature for the secretary desk. That door (when dropped and pulled out) doubles as
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

English George III Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
secretary has a broken pediment cornice on the top case over two decorated doors. The doors are attached
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20th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Secretary Desk Richly Decorated
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Japanese lacquer secretary desk richly decorated Small size secretary desk with black
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk
Vintage Asian Inspired Secretary Desk
H 78 in W 22.25 in D 14 in
Early 19th Century Cylinder Secretary, North Germany, circa 1800-1810, Mahogany
Located in Muenster, NRW
your door within 7 days worldwide. We already delivered to Asia, US and a lot of European countries
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Antique Early 1800s German Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Baroque Secretary, Brunswick, circa 1750, Nut and Nut Root Wood, Plum and Maple
Located in Muenster, NRW
. Delivery can be made within 10-14 days worldwide. We already delivered to Asia, US and a lot of European
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Baroque Desks

Asian Style Secretary/Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful off white lacquered secretary with striking red interior of drawers. Two drawers below a
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20th Century American Secretaires

Asian Style Secretary/Cabinet
Asian Style Secretary/Cabinet
H 38 in W 60 in D 18 in
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Asian Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Asian secretary desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and brass, every Asian secretary desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an Asian secretary desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An Asian secretary desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Asian secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Maitland Smith and New York Galleries produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Asian Secretary Desk?

An Asian secretary desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $9,995.
Questions About Asian Secretary Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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