Napoleon III Black Secretaire from the late 19th Century
Located in IT
A restored Napoleon III writing desk from the late 19th century with an ebonized wood finish. The top is marble, and the inserts, such as keys, locks, and moldings, are original and ...
Marble
18th Century Spanish Black Hand Painted Secrétaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Spanish hand-painted black with flora decor is a highly functional antique Secrétaire, featuring a slant-front desk that opens to reveal multiple small interiors drawers...
Wrought Iron
Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black
Located in Prato, IT
France, second half '800 Lastronate in ebanized wood. Inlay in brass, copper, pewter, mother-of-pearl. Marble top in "Fior di pesco". Inside three drawers with leather top with g...
Brass
19th Century Venetian Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A painted Venetian secretaire with shelves and drawers on bottom portion of body.
$3,887
H 53.15 in W 26.78 in D 13.78 in
Napoleon III Boulle-Style Secrétaire, Black Lacquer, Late 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Boulle-Style Secrétaire, Napoleon III Period Magnificent Napoleon III period secrétaire, dating from the late 19th century, crafted in the renowned Boulle style.
Wood
$16,493Sale Price|20% Off
H 86.62 in W 48.04 in D 29.14 in
Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
A monumental secretaire made by Maitland-Smith in the late 20th century.
Marble, Brass
$11,307 / set
H 50.01 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Black Lacquered Midcentury Secretaires In The Manner Of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Italian midcentury Neo-Classical black lacquered secretaires by Paolo Buffa. Each with three drawers and a fall front desk compartment, with writing desk and fitted interior.
Beech
$19,321
H 49.81 in W 30.32 in D 14.18 in
French Art Déco Secretaire Black High Gloss Lacquer Nickel Plated Fittings 1925
By René Prou
Located in Salzburg, AT
The secretaire stands on sabre legs with a slight outer curve.
Metal
$3,651 / item
H 49.22 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Oak and matte black lacquered French secrétaire, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard. Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combinin...
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
$6,833
H 46.07 in W 40.56 in D 14.57 in
Black Lacquer Art Deco Secretaire Desk With Etched Mirror On Very Elegant Legs
Located in Ulm, DE
Writing furniture / bar furniture Piano lacquer in black high gloss Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 103 cm height: 117 cm Depth: 37 cm
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
19th Century Chinoiserie Secretary (Secretaire Abbatant)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking black lacquered Chinoiserie secretaire abbatant (fall front secretary) is beautifully adorned in golden raised Chinese scenes with flora and fauna.
Fruitwood, Lacquer
$4,411
H 45.28 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
A Beautiful & Rare Napoleon III 19th Century, Chinese Lacquer & Gilt Secretaire
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Rare Napoleon III 19th Century, Chinese Lacquer & Gilt Secretaire On Lion Paw Feet A fall front reveals a letter rack and inkwells and pen holder, with an ease...
Brass
$22,250
H 56 in W 34 in D 15 in
French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts
Located in Savannah, GA
This extraordinary French Second Empire period secre´taire a' abattan features flame mahogany, gilt brass-mounts and retains its original dark grey speckled granite top. Decorated th...
Granite, Brass, Ormolu
Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A black lacquer chinoiserie secretary in two parts. The upper cabinet with two doors that open to reveal 2 shelves, 4 pigeon holes flanked by small drawer with butterfly form hardwar...
Wood
Early 19th Century Tall Swedish Black Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century 8' tall Swedish oak bureau or secretary featuring a newer professionally applied black layered painted finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural oak beneath and ...
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th-century Danish bureau or secretary featuring a newer professionally applied black layered painted finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural oak beneath and suit the age ...
Brass
Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish Rococo Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine. Executed in a beautiful and characteristic Rococo style with a wavy body, sides, and back. The slanting writing flap with...
Brass, Iron
18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
18th-century Danish oak secretary with a newer professionally applied layered black exterior finish and a contrasting dusky blue interior with gray undertones. The surface is lightly...
Oak
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th-century Danish oak bureau or secretary featuring a newer professionally applied black layered painted finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural oak beneath and suit the ...
Brass
19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century baroque oak secretary with a newer professionally applied black painted exterior finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural wood beneath. The interior is painted a con...
Brass
Napoleon III Drop-front Secretary Desk In Black Lacquered Wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Napoleon III period drop-front secretary desk in black lacquered wood with hand-painted floral decoration – late 19th century. An elegant Napoleon III period drop-front secretary de...
Wood
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Rococo fall front bureau crafted in the distinctive Scandinavian Rococo style, featuring elegantly curved sides and balanced proportions. The fall front opens to reveal a bea...
Brass
$1,995
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe. The gold and greens appear as mystical and radiant...
Brass
$11,900
H 40.25 in W 43.5 in D 21.25 in
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.
Metal, Bronze
Gustavian Black-Painted Bureau Cabinet, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Gustavian black-painted bureau cabinet in three sections, crafted with fine classical detailing and beautiful patina. The upper section features a pair of glazed panel door...
Brass
$14,950
H 98.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Wood, Lacquer
$4,294
H 47.25 in W 46.07 in D 20.08 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral
Located in Kastrup, DK
A fine Gustavian secretary crafted in black-painted pine with a striking coral-red interior. The top features a moulded edge, complemented by gently canted sides with elegant carved...
Brass
$14,800
H 86.5 in W 48 in D 29.25 in
Tessellated Black Marble Brass Inlay Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Maitland Smith 20th Century tessellated black marble Secretary. This phenomenal and monumental cabinet is enrobed in polished black marble with solid brass inlaid Greek key detailing...
Malachite, Brass
$9,450
H 79 in W 50.25 in D 25.5 in
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a curved bonnet. Note the heavily carved panel doors and the large curvaceous lower three serpentine drawers. T...
Brass
$17,907
H 51.19 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco secretary desk. France 1920s. High-gloss-black finish
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant Art Déco secretary desk. High-gloss-black finish. France 1920s. Fine interior. Very high-quality and rare workmanship. Solid wood. Nickel-plated original handles. Original ni...
Metal
$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
$18,850
H 70.08 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Tall Boy or Secretary in tortoise shell and black lacquer by Ottini
Located in Beograd, RS
This unique Mid Century Tall Boy and/or Secretary, made from solid oak covered by real tortoise shells fully varnished, was made in Milano by a small design studio called Ottini. It ...
Tortoise Shell, Oak
$9,950
H 81.125 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Baroque Secretary with Black Exterior and Blue Interior, Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive period Baroque secretary dating to circa 1760. This substantial piece has been historically repainted, featuring a black exterior contrasted by a distinctive blue-paint...
Wood
Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the style and functionality of the late 1700's in Sweden. The traditional interior with 8 unique, small drawers and central “cubbie” (with addition...
Oak, Paint
$5,419
H 80.32 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Gustavian Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine – Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary desk crafted in black-painted pine with brass fittings. The upper section features a broken, architecturally structured pediment with a boldly profiled cornice, ...
Brass
$6,500
H 42 in W 41.75 in D 20 in
Period Gustavian Slant-Front Desk with Black Exterior and Blue Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully proportioned Swedish Gustavian period slant front desk, retaining a wonderfully aged black-painted exterior and opening to reveal a striking powder blue interior. The c...
Pine
$16,500
H 102 in W 45 in D 23 in
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$16,500
H 86.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this secr...
Glass, Wood
$90,000
H 61 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare Early 19th century secretary " Secrétaire a' Abattant " desk " Retour D'Egypt " Provenance, S...
Bronze
$28,000
H 93 in W 38 in D 23 in
A fine late 18th c to early 19th c William and Mary black Chinoiserie secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late 18th century William and Mary black lacquered secretary. Fine Chinoiserie hand decorated scenes. Fine quality . Excellent condition
Wood
$15,200
H 42.5 in W 47 in D 30.75 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Handcrafted Oakwood, Circa 1790
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Scandinavian writing table, desk features many small storage drawers within and three large storage drawers. The black, drop front secretaire represents the neoclassical Greek st...
Metal, Brass
Antique French Secretary, Circa 1820, Polished Ebony & Birchwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Ebony, in good condition.
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Nonsedia handmade servant Made in Italy
By Orografie
Located in Catania, IT
NonSedia by Orografie is an ironic, surprising and incredibly functional piece of furniture, born from the creative flair of designer Marta Marino in 2024 . As its very provocative n...
Iron
$6,500
H 47.75 in W 37 in D 24 in
George III Mahogany Standing Bureau, Great Library Accent Piece, Good Color.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George III mahogany standing bureau, great library accent piece.
Mahogany
Arbalete Front Chinoiserie Writing Desk, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Slant/drop front secrétaire commode, with arbalete front. Louis XIV style, decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie scenes. A very rare and exquisite piece.
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.
Glass
Industrial Style Iron Gunmetal Finish Secretary Cabinet 8.5 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing industrial style secretary bookcase cabinet with a 2 part construction. Crafted in India from iron featuring a dark gunmetal finish. The top has an arched bonnet fronted by ...
Brass, Iron
$5,796
H 56.7 in W 32.29 in D 14.57 in
Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI secretary chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs and thorough dressed in bronze and brass details...
Carrara Marble
$27,686
H 52.76 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This secretary cabinet is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden fi...
Brass
Pochette Hanging Container Designed by Barbara Schweizer
By Barbara Schweizer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pochette Is a multifunctional container that can hold small objects such as keys, glasses, phones. It can also be used as vertical garden to place vases and small plants. It is compo...
Iron
National Cash Register Co.
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, Early 1900s, on wooden plinth.
Iron
$5,966Sale Price|40% Off
H 59.06 in W 33.86 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Hand Painted Secretary with Hidden Drawers and Floral Decorations
Located in Sofia, BG
Secretary with "lacquered" decoration in the style of Coromandel lacquers decorated with chrysanthemums, flower vases and other beautiful objects. Rectangular, it opens with four dra...
Wood
$15,500
H 62.25 in W 39.25 in D 18.75 in
Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Skyscraper Design Secretary Wall Cabinet or Desk
By Donald Deskey
Located in Westport, CT
In the style of Donald Deskey, Art Deco skyscraper design, cabinet/secretary desk, with draw compartments and desk, book shelf compartment. Functional dark mahogany wood, with nickel...
Nickel
$23,898
H 66.15 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in
Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau on Stand and Toilet Glass Dressing Table
Located in London, by appointment only
A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand decorated with an unusual polychrome flower design This Chinese lacquer bureau on stand was made in China in the mid-18th century, circa 1...
Lacquer
Italian Empire Neoclassical Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire neoclassical walnut and parcel-gilt secretary Handsome masculine Empire campaign desk on stand with pivoting dressing mirror below balustraded cornice with ball finial...
Walnut, Mirror, Giltwood
$5,175 / set
H 56.75 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
18th Century Spanish Colonial Vargueno Set on a 19th Century Mission Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
This interesting two-part piece of furniture is an example of the Spanish dominion over the Americas during the global colonization associated with Empire and trade supremacy. The to...
Walnut
Fine Two Piece Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed fruit wood bookcase on secretary stand. The bookcase with a recessed overhanging top and double doors with carved angled mullions opening to two shelves and with...
Leather, Glass, Fruitwood
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 32.29 in D 17.72 in
Secretaire teak, Danish Design, 1960s, Producer Hanbjerg A/S
By Hanbjerg Mobelfabrik
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
The top has been painted black. Secretaire is one of the most multifunctional furniture that has been designed in the history of Danish design.
Teak
Saporiti Secretaire
By Saporiti
Located in Mexico City, MX
Saporiti Secretaire.
LH Black and White Rose Embroidered Mono Secretaire
By Estemporaneo
Located in Firenze, IT
A visually striking black/white optical effect for this original mono secretaire that make couple with the right hand piece.
Other
Unavailable
H 57.09 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Black Marble Secretaire
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Secretaire of excellent quality, made of mahogany wood adorned with bronze, with a beautiful slab of Belgian black marble.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 73.23 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary Rh Black and White Mono Secretaire with Roses Embroidery
By Estemporaneo
Located in Firenze, IT
A visually striking black/white optical effect for this original mono secretaire that make couple with the left hand piece.
Other
19th Century French Empire Secretaire
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century French Empire secretaire features lovely columns with finely cast gilt brass capitals and hardware as well as a lovely white marble top. The drop front opens to rev...
Marble
Unavailable
H 61.03 in W 39.77 in D 18.9 in
A Dutch Secretaire à Abattant with Fall-Front with Black Leather Inlay
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Fall-front with black leather inlay. Dutch, 1st half 19th. century, 155x101x48 cm
Mahogany
19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons
Located in Wels, AT
A small charming historism secretaire with folding writing area. Eight faience medaillons and brass details. Some gilded scrimshaw, ebonized wood.
Unavailable
H 47 in W 30 in D 15 in
American Art Deco Skyscraper Drop-Front Veneer and Black Lacquer Bar/Secretaire.
By Paul Frankl
Located in Port Hope, ON
This American Art Deco drop-front bar or secretaire is in the Skyscraper style of Paul Frankl.
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 76.75 in W 41 in D 23 in
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Secretaire
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and early 18th century Queen Anne secretaire in chinoiserie or Japanned black and gold lacquer finish.
Lacquer, Wood
1820s Secretaire Commode from Austria
Located in Senden, NRW
A in 1820 manufactured black secretaire commode from Austria. The commode was polished with black shellac to bring out the wonderful color of the piece.
Brass
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 34.65 in D 18.9 in
Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Secretaire a` Abattant in French Empire Style, 1820
Located in Napoli, IT
The superstructure with a white marble top flanked by volute scrolls above a frieze drawer and recessed fall flap enclosing a fitted interior with mirror within columns over a flush ...
Unavailable
H 68.9 in W 20.08 in D 43.31 in
Magnificent William and Mary Red Lacquer and Gilt Secretaire on Chest
By Peter Miller
Located in London, Middlesex
No other red chinoiserie secretaire of this design is known. For other examples see a black chinoiserie secretaire illustrated in The Present State of Old English Furniture by R.W.Sy...
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 64.75 in W 22 in D 20 in
Mid Century Cabinet Dressing Valet Chest with Brass Pulls & Black Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabinet with brass pulls and black glass top. Many pieces are stored in our warehouse, so please click on "Contact Dealer" button under our logo below to find out...
Brass
Unavailable
H 46.07 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Secretary on Long Feet in Black High Gloss Piano Lacquer with Drawers
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
A puristic secretary in black piano lacquer High quality restoration. Hand-polished inside. Two drawers with nickeled fittings Front door with key lock Clear wood with red leath...
Metal
Unavailable
H 60 in W 39.49 in D 20 in
1800s Burl Wood Veneered Tall Secretary with Black Trim Throughout
Located in Memphis, TN
Tall secretary from 1800s. Beautiful burl wood veneered drawer and cabinet facing with detailed inlay and glossy black trim throughout the piece. Original hardware (except one drawer...
Wood, Burl
Cabinet, Double Secrataire with Rose Embroidery
By Estemporaneo
Located in Firenze, IT
A visually striking black/white optical effect for this original double cabinet.
Other
Neoclassical Secretary by Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Geneva, CH
Neoclassical secretary in black stained pear wood decorated with “barleycorn” marquetry. Inside done in sycamore maple, gilded bronze sabots. Brass decoration on door by J.-D. Macle`...
18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional 18th century lacquered secretary bookcase with mirrored doors. The lacquer features snake charmers and a chinoiserie scenes with children. This came from an important P...
Indo-Portuguese Secretary
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
The chest is in rosewood with sunburn pattern. The top is a secretary on a two-drawer chest.
Unavailable
H 90.56 in W 33.67 in D 19.69 in
Rare 18th Century Northern Italian Lacquer Bureau Bookcase
Located in Sydney, NSW
Rare 18th century Northern Italian Lacquer Bureau Bookcase With Original Finish Decorated With Chinoiseries Detailed Gold, Black, Silver And Scarlet Blue Ground The Scarlet Interior ...
Lacquer
SERPENTINE BAROQUE BUREAU, DENMARK, 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century white oak bureau with serpentine front, iron side mounts and brass door mounts. Original lock and key in working order.
Oak
Unavailable
H 85 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Greek Key Inlay and Original Brasses
Located in Athens, GA
English Regency secretary bookcase, circa 1820, mahogany with Greek Key inlay on the fall front, tan leather on writing surface, original brass oval pulls, nice glass configuration a...
Mahogany
Scandinavian Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Attractive modern roll top secretary with a pull-out desk surface and small drawers and slots for organization. Please contact for location.
Teak
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra
By Daciano da Costa
Located in Porto, PT
Desk by Daciano da Costa for Metalurgica da Longra, "Linha Cortez", designed in 1962, laminated wood and metal.
Formica
Gilbert Rohde secretary
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Dallas, TX
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller secretary with 1 drawer and dropfront opening, Paldao veneer
Paldao
Neo-Gothic Reliquary Masterpiece with Notary
Located in Carrocera, Spain
Reliquary of the 18th century Neo-Gothic architecture with slender pointed Silhouette representing slender cathedral facade topped by angular and rich golden cornice. Five balanced h...
Secretary Made in Milan, 1940
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany secretary, bookcase or vitrine. Two drawers below front pull down door. Which has classical carved figures in gold leaf on gesso? Gilt bronze medallion of a face with sun m...
Mahogany
FRENCH OAK SECRETARY FROM ARLES ESTATE
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional estate piece from an estate in Arles France with date carved in center style. Done for marriage this is a rare form with drop down secretary and cabinets top and bottom
Oak
Gustavian Style Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Writing desk in the Gustavian Style, Sweden, circa 1880. Raised, reeded panels on the three-drawer fronts and on the slant front. The interior is fitted with drawers and compartments...
Wood
19th Century English Mahogany Two-Part Secretary Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
English mahogany two-part secretary bookcase; the upper section with a molded cornice over two long cabinet doors decorated in the Adams style with etched glass mirrors depicting neo...
Brass
18th Century English Red Lacquer Double-Domed Bureau Bookcase
Located in Millbrook, NY
Fine English 18th century red lacquer double-domed bureau bookcase with chinoiserie decoration. The top with later finials over two decorated cabinet doors concealing shelves, pigeon...
Lacquer
18th Century small Lacquer Bureau Bookcase
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A small early 18th century lacquer bureau bookcase. This is an extremely rare example of a bureau bookcase made in England, and shipped out to China to be lacquered. Whilst in China ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 82.68 in D 27.56 in
Blackout Desk / Secretaire in oak wood, exotic leather and black iron structure
By Cristina Jorge de Carvalho
Located in Lisboa, PT
The sophistication and elegance of the embossed leather conquers a new dimension with the black out desk. Not disregarding its functionality, the contemporary design of this piece is...
Iron
Art Deco secrétaire bookcase, and bar
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Palisander veneer with inset gilt and enamel decorative panels. Fitted internal compartments in sycamore include a drop front writing panel with interior drawers, and interior dry bar.
Leather, Palisander, Sycamore
English Regency Brass Mounted Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Regency Bookcase in Neocalssic Taste
Brass
Unavailable
H 55.52 in W 37.41 in D 15.36 in
Antique Ebonized Silver Empire Secretary an Abattant from France, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
An original antique Empire secretary from the early 19th century from France. The secretary is ebonized and has wonderful silver plated fittings. The secretary has two main compar...
Marble, Bronze
1970s Elegant Secrétaire or Bar In Black Lacquer
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s sécrétaire-bar in black lacquer with ivory lacquer strips, attributed to Maison Jansen.
Wood
Two-part Black-painted Louis XVI Secrétaire
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant two-part Louis XVI secrétaire in black-painted pine. The upper section features a molded cornice with fluted detailing, glass muntin doors, and a softly patinated gray inter...
Brass, Bronze
Paolo Buffa Secrétaire
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian secrétaire by Paolo Buffa of good quality in rosewood with box wood stringing. With four drawers, a fitted interior and beautifully crafted gilt brass key.
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 painted scenery of Chinese landscape including birds and flowers. Comes with separ...
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
French 19th Century Black Lacquer with Gold Detailing Chinoiserie Secretaire
Located in London, GB
A delightful 19th century French chinoiserie secretaire in black lacquer and gilded raised gold hand paintwork with various scenes of trees, figures and birds.
Lacquer
Sold
H 85.04 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Gustavian Tall Black Writing Desk Secretaire, Sweden 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 19th century Gustavian tall black writing desk secretaire was made in Sweden around 1820.
Pine
19th Century Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century mahogany secretaire. Originates England, dating app.1830
Mahogany
French Empire Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Austin, TX
Fabulous antique French Empire secretaire of Cuban flamed mahogany with a lustrous French polish finish, original gray Saint Anne marble top, ebonized columns with finely cast gilt b...
Marble, Bronze
French Provincial Walnut Secretaire Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome Louis XVI period walnut secretaire chest, circa 1790.
Sold
H 46.86 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Cees Braakman CB07 Secretaire in Birch black / white plywood for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Secretaire Model CB07 designed by Cees Braakman and manufactured by Pastoe in the 1950s, the Netherlands.
Birch
Sold
H 55.12 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Large Art Deco Secretaire Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Oak, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Big fully restored original Art Deco Secretaire or Writing Cabinet in excellent Black Piano Lacquer, from France about 1930.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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H 63.78 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
Demi Lune Bureau Art Deco Style Secretaire Desk in Black Lacquer with Cannelure
Located in Ulm, DE
Fluted, semicircular secretary with drawers Piano lacquer in high-gloss black Interior in birdseye maple Mid Century, Art Deco Style, France 1950/60s Dimensions: Width: 108...
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
An Antique Napoleon III Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in London, GB
Constructed in bois noirci, extensively dressed with gilt bronzes, and brass inlays; rising from oblate bun feet dressed with foliate gilt bronzes; two lockable lower doors enclose...
Bronze
Drop-Leaf Sculpted Secretaire by Jacques Jarrige, 2006
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular sculpted cabinet or desk by Jacques Jarrige. This unique drop-leaf desk is silver leafed inside and has three small drawers plus a large one on top. Equipped with a rec...
Wood
Antique Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Drop Front Secretaire, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique flame mahogany Biedermeier Abattant Secretary features drop front writing surface with interior pigeon holes and drawers, above lower storage, 19th century Measures - 68&quo...
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H 53.55 in W 27.17 in D 16.54 in
Small Early 19th Century Empire secretaire, Mahogany, France circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Empire secretary France Mahogany early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 136 x 69 x 42 cm Description: Extraordinarily small French Empire secretary. When closed, ...
Belgian Black Marble
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H 52 in W 24 in D 20 in
French Modernist Macassar Ebony, Plexi, Mother-of-Pearl Secretaire or Cabinet
Located in New York City, NY
A fine French Art Deco ebene de Macassar drop front bar or secretaire. The exquisite geometric marquetry front door inlaid with mother-of-pearl dots opens to reveal a mahogany interi...
Norwegian Black Secretary Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Norwegian black secretary hutch, it has been restored and repainted with milk paints "Jet Black". It’s a 2 piece cabinet Measures: Desk height 27 Comes out 16 Open depth...
Wood
French Black Secretary Desk, 2010s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Really nice French secretary desk called "L'astucieux" means "the clever". Swivel Writing part with a wooden base which hold it. The base can be tidy up on the right side of the Sec...
Secretary Swedish Black Rococo, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A secretary made during the Rococo period in Sweden, 1750-1775. Painted in our Laserow Black. Beautiful brass hardware and casters. Interior with compartments and drawers.
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
Wood, Paint
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
$5,100
H 71.75 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Pine, Paint
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$61,454
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Florentine Style Credenza, with Painted, Gold Gilt and Crackle Finish. One drawer and one door with original key. Some wear to finish from age and use. Good overall condition.
Gold Leaf
$5,801
H 72.84 in W 58.67 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: about 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
1825 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Cupboard with Flowers Technical information: Period: 1825 Origin: Tyrolean Alps Wood type: Fir Height: 191 cm 75.2 in Width: 153 cm (169 cm with frame) 60.2 in (6...
Fir
$3,220
H 57 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk from the late 19th century is a striking piece of furniture, crafted from flame mahogany. The abattant (drop-front) design allows for a con...
Wood, Mahogany
$19,080
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$100,046
H 92.52 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
This Trumeau has been handmade using the technique of Venetian art. In the 18th century in Venice the fashion of lacquering spread. Using small prints, cut out and then glued on the ...
Wood, Art Glass
$34,141
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A glorious and magnificent 18th Century Italian collectors cabinet architecturally styled with pediment, columns and finials. This extremely fine cabinet features Florentine inlay de...
Wood, Ivory
Antique Venetian Baroque Carved and Painted Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a tall scrolled back and scrolled lower frame. In the Classic Venetian sage green paint with white scrolls and a large polychrome painted crest on the back. The bench platform l...
Wood
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$61,262Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
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.
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