$6,500
H 77.25 in W 40 in D 19.75 in
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant, antique Austrian mahogany Biedermeier secretary desk cabinet, circa 1820. The
Ormolu
$4,495
H 65.5 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany secretary chest, circa 1860. The cabinet having
Mahogany
$7,604
H 78.75 in W 42.52 in D 24.02 in
Biedermeier Applewood Secretary Cabinet with Mahogany Interior, Germany
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Applewood Secretary Cabinet with Mahogany Interior, Germany, circa 1820 An elegant and
Fruitwood
$7,604
H 86.23 in W 42.33 in D 22.84 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Cabinet with Superstructure
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Cabinet with Superstructure An exceptional early
Mahogany
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped cabinet with a scrolled bonnet, a centre compartment with door opening to two shaped
Burl
$6,083Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 45.67 in D 21.26 in
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl
By Biedermeier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined 19th-century Biedermeier secretary desk, exquisitely crafted in maple burl and veneers
Maple
$10,300
H 56 in W 53 in D 27 in
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl with Ebonized Details
By Biedermeier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined 19th-century Biedermeier secretary desk, crafted in maple burl and veneers, showcasing
Burl
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1835) cherry veneer drop front secretary with 2 ebonized and gilt
Birch, Cherry
$8,657
H 73.43 in W 43.71 in D 20.87 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk with Upper Cabinet, Central Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk featuring a three-drawer lower case, a fall-front writing surface, and a
Cherry
$8,995
H 75 in W 24 in D 17 in
Italian Biedermeier Style Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Style Walnut Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase
Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood
$8,774
H 75.2 in W 49.61 in D 25.2 in
Biedermeier Chest, Secretary or Cabinet, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with writing drawer and raised compartment Southern Germany Walnut
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Conical Shape Secretary, Germany, 1820 This fine Biedermeier secretary made of
Mahogany
Biedermeier Maple Drop Front Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early 19th century Maple and Ebony German Biedermeier drop front secretary. Nice
Maple
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, around 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, around 1840. Furniture in very good condition, after
Walnut
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany and was made around 1820–1840. The piece is made of
Pine
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Halle, DE
Secretary from the late Biedermeier period, approx. 1845-1860. With 4 lockable drawers and a
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...
Mahogany, Wood
Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
Located in Berlin, DE
Very well preserved conical secretary with stepped head Front with multiply mirrored pyramid
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cabinet secretary from the biedermeier period around 1845. Body in cherry, parts of the
Cherry, Walnut
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 63.39 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates
Elm, Walnut
Biedermeier Lyra Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elaborately crafted Biedermeier Lyra secretary featuring an oval upper section with a narrow drawer
Brass
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Secretary desk with exquisite ash veneer and a three-drawer commode base. Behind the leather
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretary bureau was made in two sections, circa 1830
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1835
Located in Berlin, DE
Pyramids mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged inner life. Not long ago, the secretary
Mahogany
19th Century German Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century German mahogany secretary or "bureau" in the Biedermeier style, featuring refined
Mahogany
$4,000
H 39 in W 36 in D 19 in
Italian Inlaid Satinwood Cylinder Top Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser Mint!
By Biedermeier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Inlaid satinwood cylinder top secretary desk chest drawers dresser mint!
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th-century Danish Biedermeier secretary or "bureau" crafted in birch with a beautifully
Leather, Birch
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish Biedermeier-style secretary or "bureau" crafted in mahogany veneer. This short
Brass
20th Century Petite Secretary in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Petite Secretary in Biedermeier style Mahogany partially blackened, on solid
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A representative Biedermeier secretary featuring full column supports with fire-gilt bases and
Mahogany
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Mahogany Secretary
Located in Viterbo, VT
Biedermeier Secretary chest of drawers hand-made in Denmark in the early 1800s using mahogany. The
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Style Cuba-Mahogany Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Classicist secretary, circa 1800-1810. Cuba mahogany on solid softwood partly ebonized. High-right
Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
$8,250 / item
H 56.25 in W 48.25 in D 23.25 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish Biedermeier mahogany secretary featuring a drop-front desk and three
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Birch, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk in birch veneer featuring a three-drawer base, flat fall-front writing
Brass
$7,300Sale Price|20% Off
H 67.13 in W 42.13 in D 22.64 in
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany Furniture in the Biedermeier style
Mahogany
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
H 63 in W 41.74 in D 21.26 in
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactured in Northern Europe
Mahogany
$6,376Sale Price|21% Off
H 66.54 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in
South German Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This South German Biedermeier secretary from around 1825 displays a particularly striking walnut
Brass
$28,077
H 69.1 in W 37.6 in D 21.46 in
Biedermeier Pyramid Secretary, Mahogany & Bronze, Germany, Circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
This pyramid-shaped secretary from the early 19th century impresses with its architectural design
Bronze
$8,189
H 57.49 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820. This beautiful drop front desk has three
Walnut
$28,500
H 91.25 in W 38 in D 19 in
German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (18th Century) olivewood secretary / bookcase in shaped rectangular with the top
Wood
$12,869
H 63 in W 45.28 in D 25.2 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Mirror Interior, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 19th century Biedermeier secretary is crafted in beautifully figured walnut veneer and
Walnut, Pine
$8,294
H 72.84 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
attachment with profiled cornice. Beautiful patina, with shellac hand polish. The secretary was completely
Mahogany
$7,019Sale Price|20% Off
H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece
Baize, Mahogany
Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Located in Centennial, CO
A stately antique circa 1900 Danish Biedermeier style secretary desk crafted out of gorgeous
Brass
$8,900
H 89.5 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Two Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier two part bureau, secretary with a two door glass display made of hand
Glass, Pine
$5,800
H 75.5 in W 45.5 in D 22 in
Antique Biedermeier Austrian Country Secretary Bookcase Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Austrian Country secretary bookcase desk Additional
Fruitwood
A fine 19th century Biedermeier satinwood birch and ebony secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century Biedermeier satinwood and Birch secretary . Ebony and fine quality inlayed
Birch, Ebony, Satinwood
$38,634
H 61.82 in W 42.92 in D 23.23 in
Museum Biedermeier Secretary Signed by Adolph Friedrich Voigt, circa 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Museum Biedermeier secretary signed by Adolph Friedrich Voigt, circa 1825 Fire-gilt fittings. High
Wood, Mahogany
$13,453
H 72.05 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Cylinder Secretary Desk, von Arnim/Boitzenburg Provenance, ca. 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
Dieses Biedermeier Zylinderbureau, entstanden am Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts, stellt ein
Oak, Walnut
$10,938
H 65.75 in W 37.01 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry and Hungarian Ash, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary in cherry Austria Cherry and others Biedermeier around 1830
Ash, Cherry
$4,387Sale Price|29% Off
H 61.42 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
Biedermeier Walnut and Root Walnut Secretary, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming small Biedermeier Secretary from Southern Germany, crafted around 1840. The piece
Birch, Pine, Walnut
$6,434
H 77.17 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique top secretary from the Biedermeier period around 1830/1835. Birch veneer with very subtle
Birch
$5,557
H 78.75 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
Antique mid 19th century Dutch honey color oak Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Offered here is a stunning Dutch secretary desk in the Biedermeier style, crafted in the mid-19th
Oak, Bone
$9,400
H 62.2 in W 38.19 in D 17.32 in
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Secretary Desk/ Secretaire, Austria ca. 1820/25
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Splendid early 19th century Biedermeier secretaire/ secretary desk from the renowed period in
Brass
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality
Wood, Mahogany
Gaisbauer Biedermeier Secretary Cabinet
By Gaisbauer
Located in Westport, CT
A classic of Biedermeier design, this large Secretary consists of drawers and an integrated fold
Walnut
Unavailable
H 68.9 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk from the First Half XIX Century Veneered Flame Birch
By Biedermeier
Located in GDYNIA, 22
For sale I offer the secretary Biedermeier veneered flame birch from the first half of the 19th
Birch
Antique Biedermeier Secretary, 20th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special piece of furniture in the Biedermeier style. The presented piece is
Wood
A fine Biedermeier secretary.
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier secretary Walnut with ebonized and giltwood details. An ebony
Walnut
Restored Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Desk Secretary
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Senden, NRW
Original desk from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1845 designed by Josef Danhauser, Vienna. A
Walnut
Unavailable
H 46.86 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in
Biedermeier Period Cylindrical Secretary from Hamburg, 1830s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Biedermeier period cylindrical secretary from Hamburg, 1830s. Made of mahogany on an oak wood core
Mahogany, Oak
Biedermeier Secretary from Northern Germany, circa 1825
Located in Dallas, TX
secretary? Starting from the top: One large curved door cabinet One hidden drawer in the molding detail One
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Burl
Unavailable
H 66.93 in W 37.41 in D 22.84 in
Biedermeier Tower Secretary from Birchwood with Inlays, Dresden, 1860
Located in Homburg, DE
Nice Biedermeier tower secretary from light Brich wood, Dresden 1860. - Shellack polished birch
Fruitwood
Unavailable
H 66.25 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in
Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Biedermeier style abatante secretary desk, unbranded. Walnut with walnut & other wood
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 62.21 in W 41.74 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Mahogany Folding Secretary with Columns from circa 1840
Located in Senden, NRW
On offer you can find an original antique Biedermeier mahogany secretary from circa 1840. The wood
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 58.27 in W 37.01 in D 33.67 in
Biedermeier Period Pyramid Lady's Secretary by Johann Heinrich Dumrath, 1830s
By Johann Heinrich Dumrath
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Biedermeier Period Pyramid Lady's Secretary, Made by Johann Heinrich Dumrath, early 1830s. Made of
Mahogany
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Secretary, Bird's Eye Maple
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Austrian Biedermeier secretary, bird's eye maple.
Birdseye Maple
Unavailable
H 94.49 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk with Fall-Front
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
An outstanding mahogany stipo or secretary desk with three large drawers on its lower body, a fall
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 65.75 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in
Empire / Biedermeier Secretary, Top Quality, Walnut, Mainz, Around 1820
Located in Volkach, BY
This unique Empire / Biedermeier secretary was created in Mainz around 1820 and is veneered in
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Unavailable
H 56.7 in W 37.21 in D 18.71 in
1820-1830 German Empire-Biedermeier Secretary in Mahogany and Gilded Bronze
Located in Handewitt, DE
A 1820-1830 German Empire-Biedermeier secretary in mahogany and gilded bronze. Orignial shellac
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 165 in W 104 in D 46 in
Northern European Biedermeier-style secretary from the second half of the 1800s
Located in Barletta, IT
Beautiful Northern European secretary from the second half of the 1800s, Biedermeier style, made of
Mahogany
Sold
H 72 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Austrian Mahogany Maple Inlaid Biedermeier Secretary Chest Cabinet 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian flame mahogany & bird's eye maple Biedermeier secretary cabinet, circa 1850
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
Gorgeous Biedermeier Mixed Wood and Red Leather Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful secretary cabinet, circa 1825, Vienna, having black walnut veneer as well as a mix of
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier secretary 19th century walnut burl, 1820s. Good size Biedermeier secretary having a
Walnut
Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier three part cherrywood secretary, circa 1840.
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Biedermeier secretary desk in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Wood
Late Biedermeier Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Constructed of solid walnut and fir with choice, burled French Walnut veneers, the curved upper drawer rests on a drop-faced locking panel revealing ten interior drawers, two "secret...
German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (circa 1820) mahogany secretary cabinet with Corinthian columns on top and
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Biedermeier secretary. Fine detail.
Satinwood
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular finished top over a drawer and a fold down desk opening to compartments and a writing surface over the other graduated drawers. Plinth base.
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Period Austrian Biedermeier Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Period Austrian Biedermeier Fallfront Secretary or Secretaire Abattant --Mahogany and Ebony
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Abattant Secretary
Located in Denton, TX
Biedermeier abattant secretary in figured birch.
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary from Around 1910s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary from around 1910. After renovation. Wood: Mahogany Measures: H. 113 cm W
Mahogany
Biedermeier Birch Secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier birch inlaid secretary, circa 1830
Brass
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of
Cherry, Walnut
Sold
H 85.04 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Danish Mahogany Brown Secretary Cabinet in the Biedermeier Style
Located in Opole, PL
19th Century Danish Mahogany Brown Secretary Cabinet in the Biedermeier Style We present you a
Mahogany
19th-Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
drawer at the top. The secretary desk is supported on low legs and topped with a simple cornice. Inside
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Vienna, 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Secretaire of the early Biedermeier, circa 1810, with a two-doored base and a smooth exterior with
Wood, Cherry, Burl
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Wood: Mahogany dimensions : h. 130 cm w. 112
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1850. Very good condition. Wood: mahogany
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A secretary from the 1950s. Biedermeier style. Excellent condition Dimensions: height 113 cm
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Secretary Biedermeier, Northern Europe, circa 1850. Currently under renovation. Wood
Walnut
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840. Obacie is undergoing renovation. Wood
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1890. Very good condition, after professional
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Germany and was constructed in 19th century. It is made of
Wood
Biedermeier Fall Top Secretary, Austria, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful fall top secretary, classic Biedermeier Design, made in Austria around 1820. Walnut
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from France and was constructed in 19th century. It is made of oak
Oak
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany circa 1810–1820 – Walnut Veneer, Brass Details, Shellac
Walnut
Antique German Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Outstanding early 19th century German Biedermeier secretary desk, circa 1830, with exceptional book
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This extraordinary Biedermeier secretary desk dates back to around 1820 and comes from southern
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Germany and was constructed in 19th century. It is made of
Cherry
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1840
Located in Opole, PL
exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk, circa 1840. The secretary desk was manufactured in Northern Europe
Mahogany
Secretary Desk Biedermeier, Northern Europe, 1870s
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique secretary made of mahogany wood was created in the second half of the 19th century. The
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Thuringia, circa 1825
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant secretary desk on square feet and a body with three drawers and a beautiful interior with
Cherry
Secretary Desk Biedermeier, Northern Europe, 1870s
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique, stylish secretary was made of mahogany wood in the second half of the 19th century. A
Mahogany
Secretary Desk Biedermeier, Northern Europe, 1870s
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique, stylish secretary was made of mahogany wood in the second half of the 19th century. A
Mahogany
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a secretary desk made in mahogany and less noble wood veneered with pyramidal
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of oak
Maple, Oak
Small Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier secretary Austria Walnut Biedermeier around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D
Maple, Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Drop Front Secretary, Circa 1815
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier secretary composed of ebonized wood accented with contrasting lines of fine
Wood, Maple, Ash, Mirror
19th c. German Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c German Biedermeier drop front secretary. Made from the finest quality satinwood Birch
Wood, Ivory
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet. The top cabinet ha...
Walnut, Leather, Glass
Antique 18th Century Carved Lime wood Frieze Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century carved lime wood frieze panel. This architectural panel displays a scrolling design of foliage with a Neoclassical flair, showcasing a look of elegance and c...
Wood
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
$3,995
H 69 in W 39 in D 20 in
Early English Marsh Jones Gribb & Co Jacobean Maple & Zebra Wood Bar Cabinet
By John Marsh and Edward Jones
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early English bench made cabinet by Marsh, Jones, Cribb & Combany. It would make a great bar and does have two glass shelves. This manufacturer has been in business since...
Brass
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome 19th century French Empire secrétaire à abattant made of richly figured, bookmatched walnut. This desk has a black fossil marble top resting above a hidden drawer, free o...
Marble, Brass
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
Maple
$6,434Sale Price|20% Off
H 66.15 in W 38.19 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire, Antique Desk from Germany, Circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This stunning Biedermeier secretary desk is an authentic antique piece crafted from walnut wood, both inside and out. Dating back to the early 19th century, this masterpiece showcase...
Pine, Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 14.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750. The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with ...
Paint
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 95 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Antique Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Secretary Desk & Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th Century George III Period Secretary Desk & Bookcase. Made from mahogany with a hooded pediment showcasing dentil molding over a glass covered display portion with beautifu...
Brass
$29,700
H 30.5 in W 87.5 in D 47.25 in
Antique German Biedermeier Extendable Dining Table, Walnut, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier extendable dining room table with two leaves, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut in good condition. The d...
Walnut
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...
Marble, Ormolu
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.
Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.
There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.
“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.