Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary with three drawers, fall-front writing surface and top drawer with diamond panel and inlaid velarium motif.
Bronze
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, around 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, around 1840.
Walnut
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Exceptional Biedermeier secretary in walnut featuring a striking book-matched veneer pattern across the front.
Carrara Marble, Brass
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier style.
Elm, Walnut
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 surface, and a top drawer.
Brass
Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A representative Biedermeier secretary featuring full column supports with fire-gilt bases and capitals.
Mahogany
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 top drawer.
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk with Secret Compartments
By Biedermeier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Biedermeier secretary desk, beautifully crafted with warm honey-toned figured veneers, architectural column supports, and refined neoclassical inlay.
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherrywood, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk raised on tapered square legs, featuring a three-drawer commode base and a flat fall-front writing surface.
Leather, Cherry
$6,365Sale Price|21% Off
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 veneer with strong, mirrored patterns across the entire front.
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 figured veneer.
Leather, Birch
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.
Wood, Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary w. Transfer Decoration, J. G. Hiltl (1771–1845), Mun. 1825
By Johann Georg Hiltl
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary veneered in mahogany with thuja burl and green-patinated surfaces, adorned with gilt-bronze mounts.
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Halle, DE
Secretary from the late Biedermeier period, approx. 1845-1860.
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany and was made around 1820–1840.
Pine
Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cabinet secretary from the biedermeier period around 1845.
Cherry, Walnut
Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
Located in Berlin, DE
Very well preserved conical secretary with stepped head Front with multiply mirrored pyramid mahogany entire surface with original shellac hand polish high-quality cabinet part wi...
Mahogany
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-covered writing surface lies a spacious arched compartment, complemented by six small dra...
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1835
Located in Berlin, DE
Pyramids mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged inner life. Not long ago, the secretary was grounded. Several drawers from inside as well as from outside. With secret compar...
Mahogany
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 Dimensions: H x W x D: 167 x 94 x 51 cm Description: Very well proportioned secretary fro...
Ash, Cherry
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 proportions and architectural details.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, 19th Century, Restored, French Polish Finish
Located in Wrocław, Poland
An elegant 19th century secretary desk, professionally restored to a high standard. The front is adorned with a refined marquetry panel featuring a classical vase motif surrounded b...
Wood
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectural interior with 5 columns. Se...
Mahogany
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
$4,406Sale Price|20% Off
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 century, around 1840.
Oak, Bone
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
This very elegant Biedermeier secretary cabinet is ready to grace your home or office.
Ormolu
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk veneered in walnut, featuring three lower drawers, a flat fall-front writing surface, and a top drawer.
Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Cabinet, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large Biedermeier secretary cabinet with a shaped apron, rounded corners, and three lower drawers.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820.
Walnut
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 Vienna/ Austria around 1820/25.
Brass
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
$18,000 / item
Pyramid Secretary, Southwestern Germany, 1835
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier secretary with pyramidal case. The piece rests on plinth legs and features three drawers of varying heights in the lower section.
Maple
$6,446Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Pine, Walnut
$4,403Sale Price|29% Off
Biedermeier Walnut and Root Walnut Secretary, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Charming small Biedermeier Secretary from Southern Germany, crafted around 1840.
Birch, Pine, Walnut
$8,997Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Conical Shape Secretary, Germany, 1820 This fine Biedermeier secretary made of mahogany is a real gem for every lover of antique furniture.
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Secretary Desk, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding nutwood Biedermeier chest of drawers/ secretary desk from the famous period in Austria around 1830.
Brass
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.
Mahogany
$2,875Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Mahogany
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 furniture craftsmanship.
Wood, Mahogany
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 showcases the refined proportions and restrained elegance characteristic of the Bi...
Walnut, Pine
19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer
Located in Münster, DE
The secretary is considered the most representative piece of furniture in the Biedermeier living area.
Wood, Walnut
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 finely crafted Biedermeier secretary cabinet made of beautiful applewood and datin...
Fruitwood
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Refinished to a high standard, the desk’s surface has been treated with a traditional shellac hand polish, ensuring a luxurious finish that preserves its antique charm. This Biederme...
Leather, Birch, Cherry
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Birch Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretary bureau crafted in birch veneer with warm golden yellow tones.
Birch
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 19th century Biedermeier secretary cabinet of architectural form, distinguished by...
Mahogany
19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine Scandinavian Empire/Biedermeier secretary in beautiful birch wood with mahogany interior, Denmark, circa 1820.
Birch
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary desk Rhineland Walnut, etc. Biedermeier, c. 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 163 x 108 x 50 cm Description: The tall, rectangular cabinet body rests on ro...
Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire with Gilded Lions, Berlin, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary in conical form Berlin / Brandenburg Birch tree Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 186 x 101 x 52 cm Description: Extravagant Biedermeier...
Birch
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 shelves, flanked by curved side compartments (one shelf inside at the left). Below is a ...
Burl
$6,029Sale Price|20% Off
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 in Austria, is a true work of art.
Metal
Early 19th Century German or Danish Secretaire, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier secretary Schleswig-Holstein Mahogany and others Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 88 x 45 cm Description: Piece of furniture standing...
Birch, Mahogany, Maple
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Berlin Biedermeier secretary in mahogany Berlin Mahogany a.o. around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 169 x 101 x 53 cm Description: When closed, this piece of furniture presen...
Mahogany, Maple
Biedermeier Secretaire With Hidden Compartements And Rare Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary with rare mechanism Middle German Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 180 x 128 x 63 cm Description: Antique cylinder secretary in m...
Cherry
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
Biedermeier Maple Drop Front Secretary
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very attractive early 19th century Maple and Ebony German Biedermeier drop front secretary. Nice deep rich color and patina to the Maple surface.
Maple
A fine Biedermeier secretary.
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier secretary Walnut with ebonized and giltwood details.
Walnut
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 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.
Brass, Bronze
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 down writing desk.
Walnut
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 walnut and partly on oak.
Maple, Oak, Walnut
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 appropriate for its age is in condition. Materials and techniques: Wood walnut v...
Wood
Biedermeier Secretary from Northern Germany, circa 1825
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent Secrétaire à Abattant / Secretaire / Secretary is a fine example of period Biedermeier.
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Burl
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 century in very good condition!
Birch
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 beautiful restored desk with stunning column feet and a rootwood or burl writing sur...
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.
Mahogany, Oak
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 wood - inlays from nut wood and other fruitwood - writing surface is extractable and ...
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.
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 was hand polished with shellac and polished to a high gloss so that the stunning wa...
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.
Mahogany
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 front with a beautiful interior featuring several drawers in its centre and three d...
Mahogany
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 and mahogany featherwood.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Birch Secretaire, circa 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Biedermeier Birch Secretaire, circa 1820. This elegant secretary, handcrafted in Germany, features three large drawers at bottom, and one large drawer above the fall front surface.
Birch
Unavailable
H 58.75 in W 41.75 in D 18.25 in
1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
1880 Biedermeier Dropfront Marble Top Secretary Desk Execellent Condition with original embossed leather surface, two skeleton keys operate all three functioning locks.
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier secretary 19th century walnut burl, 1820s.
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Biedermeier secretary desk in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Biedermeier secretary. Fine detail.
Satinwood
Biedermeier Secretary from Around 1910s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary from around 1910. After renovation.
Mahogany
Walnut Biedermeier Secretary, C.1860
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Biedermeier secretary, made in Germany C.1860 Beautiful mix of walnut and ebony, flanked with brass mounts.
Brass
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Walnut
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Western Europe, circa 1840.
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Early 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19C Biedermeier Secretary Desk Extended depth is 31".
Ebony
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Germany and was constructed in 19th century.
Cherry
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century.
Cherry, Walnut
German Cherrywood Biedermeier Secretary from the 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Imposant German Cherrywood Biedermeier Secretary from the 1820's. The hinged lid reveals a symmetrical interior with numerous pigeonholes and drawers.
Cherry
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany circa 1810–1820 – Walnut Veneer, Brass Details, Shellac Finish This elegant early 19th-century Empire-Biedermeier secretary desk was craf...
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Germany and was constructed in 19th century.
Wood
Antique German Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Outstanding early 19th century German Biedermeier secretary desk, circa 1830, with exceptional book matched mahogany drawer and desk front.
Wood
Antique Swedish Birch Biedermeier Secretary Bureau Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Evocative birch Biedermeier secretary with 19 inner drawers surrounding a central cubby.
Wood, Birch
Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry Veneer, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Plain and elegant early Biedermeier secretary with a wonderful book-matched cherry veneer.
Cherry
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from France and was constructed in 19th century.
Oak
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This extraordinary Biedermeier secretary desk dates back to around 1820 and comes from southern Germany.
Walnut
Sold
H 76.38 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
German Period Biedermeier Secretary Birch, Berlin, 1830, Griffins With Giltwood
Located in Epfach, DE
German period Biedermeier secretary birch, Berlin, 1830, griffins with giltwood Rare secretary from Berlin or Brandenburg circa 1830 is a fine example of period Biedermeier.
Birch
Small Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
The secretary is considered the most representative piece of furniture in the Biedermeier home.
Maple, Walnut
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
This very elegant antique Biedermeier secretary cabinet is ready to grace your space.
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
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...
Sold
H 61.82 in W 42.52 in D 21.07 in
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Light Brown Veneered with Walnut
Located in Opole, PL
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Light Brown Veneered with Walnut We present you this secretary desk from the second half of the 19th century veneered with walnut.
Walnut
Sold
H 57.88 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Small German Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Early 19th Century circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Very small Biedermeier secretary Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 147 x 80 x 35 cm Description: Exceptionally delicate Biedermeier writing de...
Walnut
Sold
H 65.36 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Birdseye Maple, Dated: 1853
Located in Greven, DE
Late Biedermeier secretary, mid-19th century South-West Germany Walnut dated: 1853 Dimensions: H x W x D: 166 x 104 x 50 cm Description: Very narrow secretary from the la...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
19th-Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a wall piece of furniture of a simple form, veneered with mahogany. The rectangular case hides three high drawers at the bottom, a removable writing panel in the cente...
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 one top shelf. The interior is beautifully veneered with burl wood and shows partly...
Wood, Cherry, Burl
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H 60.24 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry, circa 1820-1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary South Germany Cherry tree Biedermeier around 1820-1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 153 x 99 x 50 cm Description: Writing desk standing on block feet.
Cherry
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H 62.6 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Architectural Design, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary in cherry Central Germany Cherry Biedermeier circa 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 159 x 105 x 56 cm Description: Antique secretary with a cubist design...
Cherry
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H 59.85 in W 37.8 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Narrow Biedermeier Secretary, Padouk, Antique Secretaire circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Narrow Biedermeier Secretary Central/Eastern Germany Probably Padouk 19th century, Biedermeier, circa 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 152 x 96 x 47 cm Description: Very nice ...
Padouk
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H 64.97 in W 42.92 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Red-Brown Biedermeier Secretary in Cherry and Maple, circa 1835
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 19th century Biedermeier Secretary is made out of Pine and veneered in Cherry wood.
Cherry, Maple
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H 49.22 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Hidden Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier secretary in cherry wood Mainz Cherry tree Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 125 x 113 x 62 cm Description: Writing desk standing on square feet with a cl...
Cherry
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A secretary from the 1950s. Biedermeier style. Excellent condition Dimensions: height 113 cm, width 113 cm, depth 52 cm.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Secretary Biedermeier, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Walnut
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 several drawers and a bigger compartment in its centre. Profiled cornice.
Cherry
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 wood, veneered with mahogany veneer. When opening the main section the doors transf...
Maple, Oak
$2,817Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
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
$1,600
H 46 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahognay featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
Unavailable|$4,521
H 51.58 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Exquisite ebonised secretary desk from the 19th century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
We are honoured to present an exquisite ebonised secretary desk from the 19th century, hailing from Sweden and exemplifying the elegance of the Biedermeier style. This piece has been...
Softwood
$56,800
H 64.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.25 in
Antique German Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherrywood & Burlwood, 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The ...
Metal, Brass
$9,869Sale Price|24% Off
H 61.42 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
19th Century South German Biedermeier Walnut Chiffoniere with Seven Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant South German Biedermeier chiffoniere dates from around 1830 and features a finely mirrored walnut veneer with a warm, deep patina. The seven drawers can each be locked i...
Spruce, Oak, Walnut
$9,900
H 88 in W 48 in D 28 in
George I Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk With Red Interior
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George I Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk With Red Interior.
Wood
$10,429
H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut. Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perf...
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine South Germany, 1820-1825 Standing on conical feet Biedermeier Vitrine with two doors. Each door with four fields, three of them with glass. Th...
Cherry
$6,840
H 58.86 in W 30.91 in D 15.75 in
Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, unadorned, neoclassical Biedermeier Chiffonier, Dresser, high chest or weekly cabinet from South Germany around 1830. Blonde Cherry veneered on softwood. Restored and hand-p...
Iron
$7,304
H 82.68 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in
Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Bleached Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet North Germany Mahogany 1st half of the 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 210 x 118 x 38 cm Description: Beautiful bookcase from the North...
Mahogany
$16,510Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.61 in W 31.11 in D 14.57 in
French Transition Period secretary c. 1760 Jean-Francois Dubut
Located in Münster, DE
Secretary à battant - Jean-Francois Dubut Elaborately crafted bureau à battant, Paris circa 1760, Transition, Jean-Francois Dubut rosewood, amaranth, violet and ebony veneered on o...
Marble
20th Century Biedermeier Style Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate secretaire in Biedermeier style. Maple root on solid pinewood. Interior, blackened full-columns, plastic shown in squared form. (L-Sam-41).
Wood, Maple, Pine
$10,319
H 59.45 in W 39.38 in D 18.31 in
Empire Secretaire, Walnut, Maple, Paw Feet, Austria circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine Early Biedermeier or late Empire Secretaire / Drop-Front /Secretary Desk from Austria around 1815-20. Walnut veneered on hardwood (walnut and mahogany). Partly ebonized and deta...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$12,754
H 72.45 in W 46.86 in D 25.4 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, original Biedermeier Secretaire from South Germany around 1840. Cherry veneered on softwood and solid cherry. Solid cherry solid columns with carved Corinthian capitals. Pro...
Iron, Tin
Empire Fall Top Desk, France, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a remarkable Empire Fall Top Desk, hailing from France during the period of 1800-1810. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this magnificent desk boasts a mahogan...
Mahogany
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.