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
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
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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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Oak
Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century
Wood
Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
perfect space to organize. It was later professionally painted with a black painted exterior complimented
Oak, Paint
$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
has been given a professional custom layered black painted finish which has been gently distressed to
Brass
$5,413
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
Brass
$3,595
H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
1980s Black lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian nature scenes, gold gilt trim, and original brass
Brass
Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish Rococo Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine. Executed in a beautiful and
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Black Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
exceptional black painted exterior complimented by a soft mottled blue interior, updating the look while
Brass
$1,596Sale Price|46% Off
H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
Brass
$3,766
H 41.74 in W 40.75 in D 20.28 in
18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary
Located in Kvidinge, SE
is painted in black, with an antique patina finish and a small distress surface. The inside is
Brass
$5,959Sale 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
Wood
$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
historically repainted, featuring a black exterior contrasted by a distinctive blue-painted interior, a
Wood
$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
Metal, Bronze
$4,289
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
Brass
$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
Wood
Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Middletown, MD
A stunning vintage two-piece set painted in rich black with gold accents featuring the classic
Maple
Antique Black Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
been given a black painted finish, which has been gently rubbed off along edges to reveal an accent
Wood
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778
Located in Round Top, TX
organize. Later professionally custom painted with a layered black painted exterior complimented by a blue
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Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
entire secretary was given a (recent) black painted finish, which has been gently rubbed off along edges
Wood
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous black painted secretary made during the baroque period 1650-1750 in Sweden. Cabinet top
Baroque Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous black painted secretary made during the 18th Century but has been remodeled. Wood Oak
Wood
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H 42 in W 44.25 in L 42 in
Swedish Baroque Period 1760s Black Painted Slant-Front Secretary with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque period slanted front black-painted secretary from the mid-18th century, with
Wood
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H 71 in W 33 in D 17.5 in
1800's Antique Cont'al Gothic Revival, Black P'd, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique Continental Gothic Revival, Black Painted, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary
Wood
Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
custom painted with a layered black painted exterior complimented by a blue interior, updating the look
Oak, Paint
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
, professionally applied black painted finish with brick red interior, updating the look and accented with brass
Wood, Oak, Paint
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
Adorable black painted chest that has a drop front top drawer to become a secretary with gold brass
Wood
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
recently been given a black painted finish, updating the look and is accented with brass hardware. This
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
to appreciate the black painted finish, much distressed fiting the age of this attractive secretary
Pine, Paint
18th Century Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
exceptional black painted exterior complimented by a soft blue interior (with red undertones; see drawer close
Brass
Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
was later professionally painted with an exceptional black painted exterior complimented by a blue
Pine, Paint
Black Painted Rococo Secretary from Denmark circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
. Later professionally custom painted with an exceptional black painted exterior complimented by a soft
Wrought Iron
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich black lacquer finish
Brass
Black Painted Oak Secretary or Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
given a professional custom layered black painted finish which has been gently distressed to reveal the
Brass
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H 43.71 in W 44.49 in D 18.71 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Black and Blue Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Rococo bureau, black and blue painted with charming and decorative patina. Elegant
Brass
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H 41.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary in Black with Painted Interior, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
and painted in a rich, aged black. The front of the piece features decorative horizontal fluting on
Pine
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings. Made in 2 parts. Has a
Wood
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H 45.5 in W 40.25 in D 17.75 in
1860 Gustavia Style Swedish Painted Drop Front Secretary With Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish Gustavian style painted, carved details drop-front secretary from circa 1860 with multiple
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Tall writing desk secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden. A writing desk made during the 19th
Wood
Vintage English Red and Black Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage English red and black Chinoiserie decorated secretary. Beautiful hand painted
Wood
Fine George 111 Period Japanned Black Lacquered Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine period George 111 Japanned and lacquered drop front secretary. Highly decorated red
Wood
English Chinoiserie / Georgian Style Red and Black Secretary Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style contemporary black and red faux lacquer Chinoiserie two-piece secretary desk
Wood
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H 80 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
English Late 19th Century Bamboo Secretary with Hand Painted Panels, C.1890
Located in Charleston, SC
English late 19th century bamboo secretary with hand painted panels c.1890.
Bamboo
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H 39 in W 32 in D 18 in
Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Secretary Writing Desk Console
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Lambert Hitchcock Black Forest stenciled ladies' secretary writing desk or console
Maple, Paint
Fine and Rare 18th C Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 18th century Georgian black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated elaborate secretary.
Wood
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H 86 in W 40 in D 22 in
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Hermes Orange Interior Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Maitland Smith 20th Century black lacquer two-piece secretary with coveted Hermes orange interior
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase
Brass
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H 47.5 in W 25 in D 14.25 in
Napoleon III Antique French Secretary in Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Secretary in black lacquer with mother of pearl inlay and highlighted
Mother-of-Pearl
English Georgian Chinoiserie-Decorated Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Georgian-style black / gilt secretary desk / cabinet painted in traditional gold
Gold, Brass
Antique Black Painted Secretary Rolltop Desk, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely antique Danish secretary has been given a new black painted finish. The roll top desk
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau Early 19th-century Danish pine
Wood, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
By James Mont, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene
Brass
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H 40 in W 48.75 in D 24.5 in
Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary, 18th Century Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Danish Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary. Refinished in painted black
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Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Chinoiserie decorated black secretary desk with exquisite hand painted landscape
Wood
Chinoiserie Hand-Painted English Secretary
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930's hand-painted chinoiserie English Secretary out of a Park Avenue Estate in New York City
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H 88 in W 55 in D 29 in
Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Black Secretary Cabinet
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Plainview, NY
storage while maintaining a cohesive design. Painted in a distressed black with gold leaf accent, the
Wood
Sold
H 86 in W 33 in D 22 in
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What
Wood
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H 77.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
open), each inset with bubbled glass & decorative black muntin’s, two black painted fixed wood shelves
Brass, Steel
English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Tall Secretary / Slant Front Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English hand decorated and painted Japanned secretary from the 1930s with black , red and gold
Gold, Brass
Sold
H 97.5 in W 46 in D 27.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Asian secretary desk. A chic black lacquered cabinet with hand painted gilt
Metal
Sold
H 79.34 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in
Rococo Chinoiserie Secretary, Swedish, 18th Century, Origin Sweden, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Rococo 18th century secretary in two parts, 19th century chinoiserie painting with the original
Paint
18thc. George III Black-Painted Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectangular top with slanted fall front opening to reveal a red-painted interior of fitted
Wood, Paint
Black Painted Swedish Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Baroque Swedish secretary, circa 1770, in black paint. Top section has three shelves behind two
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Black Painted Swedish Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Baroque Swedish secretary, circa 1770, in black paint. Top section has three shelves behind two
Brass
Late Gustavian Secretary in Black Paint
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two part Swedish secretary, circa 1800, in black paint. The upper section has a pair of raised
Wood
Early Swedish Secretary in Black Paint
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Late Gustavian secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1820. The upper section has two doors with
Wood
Period Swedish Secretary in Black Paint
Located in Sheffield, MA
Baroque Swedish secretary, circa 1770, in black paint. Top section has three shelves behind two
Wood
Danish Rococo Secretary in Black Paint
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period rococo secretary, Denmark circa 1820, in solid oak with black exterior and sky blue interior
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Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830
Located in Houston, TX
each with a black background. The contrast between the mellow color of the secretary and the deep color
Black Swedish Secretary in Two Sections
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Swedish secretary, circa 1810 having raised panel doors with reeded detail. The lower
Brass
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H 81.75 in W 36.5 in L 81.75 in
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid wood with black lacquer, hand painted Chinoiserie scene accents, double bonnet arched top, brass
Brass
English Style Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Fairhope, AL
Red, gold and black hand-painted chinoiserie lacquered secretary or bookcase with a fitted interior
Period Swedish Secretary with Pierced Cornice
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two part secretary in black paint, Sweden, early 19th century, with original lock and key. The
Wood
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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