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Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Secretary Bureau
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Secretary Bureau

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 ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

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 ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black
18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black

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...

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Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk

Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

It was later professionally painted with a black painted exterior complimented by a contrasting blue interior, updating the look while accenting the classic lines.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810

Located in Round Top, TX

Note the heavily carved panel doors and the large curvaceous lower three serpentine drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered black painted finish wh...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine – Sweden, c. 1790
Gustavian Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine – Sweden, c. 1790

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black
Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black

Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black

$5,350

H 39.77 in W 33.86 in D 23.04 in

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century Tall Swedish Black Secretary Bureau
Early 19th Century Tall Swedish Black Secretary Bureau

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 ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand Painted Secretary with Hidden Drawers and Floral Decorations
19th Century Hand Painted Secretary with Hidden Drawers and Floral Decorations

19th Century Hand Painted Secretary with Hidden Drawers and Floral Decorations

$5,984Sale 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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Baroque Secretary with Black Exterior and Blue Interior, Circa 1760
Baroque Secretary with Black Exterior and Blue Interior, Circa 1760

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...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

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.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

A fine late 18th c to early 19th c William and Mary black Chinoiserie secretary
A fine late 18th c to early 19th c William and Mary black Chinoiserie secretary

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English William and Mary Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set
Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set

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 Harvest stenciling. Beautiful brass/porcelain drawer pulls depicting a painted scene o...

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20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Maple

Antique Black Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark
Antique Black Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark

Antique Black Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark

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H 78.5 in W 47.5 in L 78.5 in

Antique Black Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

The entire secretary has been given a black painted finish, which has been gently rubbed off along edges to reveal an accent layer of burnt red underneath, adding both dimension and ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778

Located in Round Top, TX

Later professionally custom painted with a layered black painted exterior complimented by a blue interior, gently distressed to fit the aged grace of this Swedish secretary.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage
Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage

Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage

Located in Round Top, TX

The entire secretary was given a (recent) black painted finish, which has been gently rubbed off along edges to reveal an accent layer of red underneath, adding both dimension and ch...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Secretary
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Secretary

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Secretary

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H 93.7 in W 40 in D 23.6 in

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Secretary

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous black painted secretary made during the baroque period 1650-1750 in Sweden.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Baroque Secretaire
Baroque Secretaire

Baroque Secretaire

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H 39 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in

Baroque Secretaire

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous black painted secretary made during the 18th Century but has been remodeled.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish Baroque Period 1760s Black Painted Slant-Front Secretary with Drawers
Swedish Baroque Period 1760s Black Painted Slant-Front Secretary with Drawers

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 multiple drawers and scalloped skirt.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

1800's Antique Cont'al Gothic Revival, Black P'd, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary
1800's Antique Cont'al Gothic Revival, Black P'd, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary

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!!

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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920
Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920

Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920

Located in Round Top, TX

Later professionally custom painted with a layered black painted exterior complimented by a blue interior, updating the look while adding to the classic European styling.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden

Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

It has been given a newer, professionally applied black painted finish with brick red interior, updating the look and accented with brass hardware.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest

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 hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden

Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

It has recently been given a black painted finish, updating the look and is accented with brass hardware.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Secretary
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Secretary

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

Please enlarge photos to appreciate the black painted finish, much distressed fiting the age of this attractive secretary.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Denmark
18th Century Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Denmark

18th Century Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

Please enlarge photos to appreciate the incredible painted finish distressed perfectly to fit the age of this attractive secretary.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary in Original Black Paint
19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary in Original Black Paint

19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary in Original Black Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Swedish bureau secretary retaining its original black painted finish — a rich, saturated surface that has deepened with age to reveal the quiet character of nearly two cen...

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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, Sweden circa 1800-40
Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, Sweden circa 1800-40

Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, Sweden circa 1800-40

Located in Round Top, TX

It was later professionally painted with an exceptional black painted exterior complimented by a blue interior, updating the look while adding to the classic Swedish lines.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Black Painted Rococo Secretary from Denmark circa 1760-1800
Black Painted Rococo Secretary from Denmark circa 1760-1800

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 blue interior, updating the look while adding to the classic Swedish styling.

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Black Painted Oak Secretary or Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800
Black Painted Oak Secretary or Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800

Black Painted Oak Secretary or Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800

Located in Round Top, TX

Large curvaceous lower three serpentine drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered black painted finish which has been gently distressed to reveal the...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Rococo Black and Blue Painted Secretary Desk
18th Century Swedish Rococo Black and Blue Painted Secretary Desk

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 execution with serpentine sides and front. Exterior with a pair of drawers and a slanted wr...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary in Black with Painted Interior, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary in Black with Painted Interior, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary in Black with Painted Interior, circa 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautifully patinated Swedish secretary desk dating from circa 1810–1830, crafted in solid pine and painted in a rich, aged black.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary

Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary

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H 39 in W 23.5 in D 14 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood

1860 Gustavia Style Swedish Painted Drop Front Secretary With Drawers
1860 Gustavia Style Swedish Painted Drop Front Secretary With Drawers

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 inner drawers on base cabinet with tree large drawers on tapered carved feet. Desk ...

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Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden
Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden

Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Painted in our signature paint Laserow Black. Contemporary hardware.

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Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

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 In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Red and Black Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary
Vintage English Red and Black Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary

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 designs inside and out.

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20th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Black Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Late 18th Century Black Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Late 18th Century Black Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

Later professionally custom painted with an exceptional black painted exterior complimented by a soft mottled blue interior, updating the look while adding to the classic styling.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

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 In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Fine George 111 Period Japanned Black Lacquered Secretary
Fine George 111 Period Japanned Black Lacquered Secretary

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 lacquered upper interior. Glass doors. Circa 1790.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Wood

English Chinoiserie / Georgian Style Red and Black Secretary Desk
English Chinoiserie / Georgian Style Red and Black Secretary Desk

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 with rounded corners and a black top with red trim and painted genre landscape sce...

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20th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Secretary Writing Desk Console
Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Secretary Writing Desk Console

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 table. Made of maple featuring black ebonized finish with gold accents and stencil...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Paint

Fine and Rare 18th C  Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary
Fine and Rare 18th C  Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Hermes Orange Interior Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Hermes Orange Interior Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

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.

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Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

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 hutch top By Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered walnu...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Antique French Secretary in Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Napoleon III Antique French Secretary in Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay

Napoleon III Antique French Secretary in Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Napoleon III Secretary in black lacquer with mother of pearl inlay and highlighted with hand-painted flowers.

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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

English Georgian Chinoiserie-Decorated Secretary Desk / Cabinet
English Georgian Chinoiserie-Decorated Secretary Desk / Cabinet

English Georgian Chinoiserie-Decorated Secretary Desk / Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

English Georgian-style black / gilt secretary desk / cabinet painted in traditional gold Chinoiserie decorations of nature, bridges, pagodas, florals, people with intricate patterns.

Category

20th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Black Painted Secretary Rolltop Desk, Denmark circa 1840
Antique Black Painted Secretary Rolltop Desk, Denmark circa 1840

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.

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Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau

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 secretary bureau with a newer professionally applied layered black painted finish, select...

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk

Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk

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...

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Secretary Desk
Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Secretary Desk

Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent Chinoiserie decorated black secretary desk with exquisite hand painted landscape scenery on front and sides.

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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Hand-Painted English Secretary
Chinoiserie Hand-Painted English Secretary

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. I love the top of this piece!

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Vintage 1930s English Secretaires

Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, Circa 1980s Black lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian nature scenes, gold gilt trim, and original brass hardware.

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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Black Secretary Cabinet
Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Black Secretary Cabinet

Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Black Secretary Cabinet

By Minton-Spidell

Located in Plainview, NY

The lower section houses two drawers, each adorned with ornate handles and intricate detailing, providing ample storage while maintaining a cohesive design. Painted in a distressed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire

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 makes this secretaire so unusual is the raised birds and floral designs throughout and ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase composed of 2 pieces, each with black lacquered wood frames with an all-over intentional ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Tall Secretary / Slant Front Desk
English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Tall Secretary / Slant Front Desk

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 chinoiserie décor with drop slant front desk.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Gold, Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular vintage Asian secretary desk. A chic black lacquered cabinet with hand painted gilt pastoral scenes.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Metal

Rococo Chinoiserie Secretary, Swedish, 18th Century, Origin Sweden, circa 1750
Rococo Chinoiserie Secretary, Swedish, 18th Century, Origin Sweden, circa 1750

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, 18th century paint found underneath, origin Sweden, circa 1750. The top cabinet fitte...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Paint

18thc. George III Black-Painted Secretary Chest of Drawers
18thc. George III Black-Painted Secretary Chest of Drawers

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 drawers and folio holes flanking a central convex cupboard over a rectangular case fitt...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Black Painted Swedish Secretary
Black Painted Swedish Secretary

Black Painted Swedish Secretary

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H 85.25 in W 43 in D 22 in

Black Painted Swedish Secretary

Located in Sheffield, MA

Baroque Swedish secretary, circa 1770, in black paint. Top section has three shelves behind two paneled doors.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Black Painted Swedish Secretary
Black Painted Swedish Secretary

Black Painted Swedish Secretary

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H 85.25 in W 43 in D 22 in

Black Painted Swedish Secretary

Located in Sheffield, MA

Baroque Swedish secretary, circa 1770, in black paint. Top section has three shelves behind two paneled doors.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Late Gustavian Secretary in Black Paint
Late Gustavian Secretary in Black Paint

Late Gustavian Secretary in Black Paint

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H 78 in W 45 in D 20 in

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 panel doors with raised decorative elements on the interiors, three full width shelves ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Early Swedish Secretary in Black Paint
Early Swedish Secretary in Black Paint

Early Swedish Secretary in Black Paint

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H 80 in W 44 in D 18 in

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 raised, reeded lozenges under a molded cornice. Inside are two fixed shelves, the top ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Wood

Period Swedish Secretary in Black Paint
Period Swedish Secretary in Black Paint

Period Swedish Secretary in Black Paint

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H 85.25 in W 43 in D 22 in

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 paneled doors.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Danish Rococo Secretary in Black Paint
Danish Rococo Secretary in Black Paint

Danish Rococo Secretary in Black Paint

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H 86 in W 43 in D 24 in

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. The top section features shelves and drawers behind raised panel doors. The brass...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires

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Brass

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Black Painted Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black painted secretary for your home. Each black painted secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. There are many kinds of the black painted secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A black painted secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Rococo and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black painted secretary over the years, but those crafted by Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Painted Secretary?

The average selling price for a black painted secretary at 1stDibs is $7,800, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Secretaires for You

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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