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
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.
$16,451Sale 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. The whole piece was
Marble, Brass
$11,149 / 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
Beech
$19,533
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
French Art Deco secretary Sycomore wood, black high-gloss lacquer nickel-plated fittings. Elegant
Metal
$3,641 / 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
made of French oak. You are free to choose another lacquer other than the presented matte black that we
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
$16,614Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Alias 80N Layout Secrétaire w Lid in Oak Top and Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 80N Layout Secrétaire w Lid in Oak Top and Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Michele De Lucch
Aluminum
19th Century Chinoiserie Secretary (Secretaire Abbatant)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking black lacquered Chinoiserie secretaire abbatant (fall front secretary) is beautifully
Fruitwood, Lacquer
$6,815
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
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
$4,358
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
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
Wood
Early 19th Century Tall Swedish Black Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
black layered painted finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural oak beneath and suit the age of the
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
Wood
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
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
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 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
$1,995
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s
By James Mont, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene
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
Metal, Bronze
$2,350
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
In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered walnut, with hand
Brass
$4,283
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
$2,259Sale Price|40% Off
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
$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
$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
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
has been given a professional custom layered black painted finish which has been gently distressed to
Brass
$1,995
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
In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered walnut, with hand
Brass
$3,125
H 88 in W 42 in D 20 in
Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...
Leather, Glass, Lacquer
$17,885
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
Metal
$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
$18,827
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
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
$5,405
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
$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
$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
$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
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare
Bronze
$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
Glass, 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 black, drop front secretaire represents the neoclassical Greek style with the original brass
Metal, Brass
$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
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
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
$5,781
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
$27,614
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
proportions are impeccable. The care that went into the construction of every tiny detail of the secretaire is
Brass
$629Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.69 in W 7.87 in D 7.87 in
Pochette Hanging Container Designed by Barbara Schweizer
By Barbara Schweizer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Designed by Barbara Schweizer Made in varnished iron (RAL Black 9005) and natural brass. Dimensions: cm
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
$17,400Sale Price|40% Off
H 65.5 in W 33 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Boulle Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Tarzana, CA
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Boulle Secretary Desk Having a writing section along with a two door commode for mail secretary needs. Mounted with ormolu bronze mo...
Brass, Ormolu
$5,950Sale 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
hardware, black tarnished trim. Stamped and numbered on back.
Nickel
$23,565
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
separately made banded secretary stand has a black tooled leather writing surface on the pull out return. The
Leather, Glass, Fruitwood
$2,295
H 41.25 in W 37.75 in D 18 in
Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
to drawers and cubby holes. With a black tooled writing surface. The stand with two frieze drawers
Brass
Michel Pigneres Brass Chrome Black Cabinet Secretaire, 1970s
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique French Mid-Century Modern cabinet secrétaire by Michel Pigneres made in the early 1970s
Brass, Chrome
$18,000
H 50 in W 28.5 in D 14.75 in
Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
This spectacular Edwardian Bouille inlaid And bronze-mounted Abattant chest desk has been meticulously refinished and hand rubbed French polished to its original form. Having wonderf...
Wood
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
refreshing. The top has been painted black. Secretaire is one of the most multifunctional furniture that has
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
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
Wonderful French empire secretaire, early 19th century. Flame mahogany, 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
Other
19th Century French Empire Secretaire
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century French Empire secretaire features lovely columns with finely cast gilt brass
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
A Dutch mahogany secretaire à abattant with fall front to reveal beautiful fitted interior with
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
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. We
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
Lacquer, Wood
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 ...
1820s Secretaire Commode from Austria
Located in Senden, NRW
A in 1820 manufactured black secretaire commode from Austria. The commode was polished with black
Brass
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
this design is known. For other examples see a black chinoiserie secretaire illustrated in The Present
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
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
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
inlay and glossy black trim throughout the piece. Original hardware (except one drawer missing hardware
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. Double secretaire
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
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
Chinoiseries Detailed Gold, Black, Silver And Scarlet Blue Ground The Scarlet Interior Decorated With Scratch
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
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. Two
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Secretaire Model CB07 designed by Cees Braakman and manufactured by Pastoe in the 1950s
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
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold
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
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...
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
H 60.25 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany and Marble-Top Secretaire Abbatant, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany and Marble-Top Secretaire Abbatant, Early 19th Century. The inset
Marble, Brass
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
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...
$229,457Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Suite Comprises of a Large Gentleman's Wardrobe, a Ladies Wardrobe, Super King Size Bed, Marble Top Commode and a Pair of Marble Top Bedside Cabinets. The Whole of the Suite Bei...
Marble
19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only
Located in Houston, TX
This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...
Mahogany
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
$3,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 81.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable statement piece that captures the artistry and elegance of 19th to early 20th century...
Walnut
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$8,460 / item
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Mouseback Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece is made in this brown-grey background t...
Wood
$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
$26,800Sale Price|36% Off
H 41.5 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
Antique Baroque Painted Venetian Commode, Wood & Bronze, Italy, 1800s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A carved and hand painted Venetian commode decorated with delicate flowers, leaves and scrolls. The inset sides fully decorated as well. 3 drawers are outlined with gilding. Faux mar...
Bronze
Late 19th Century Large Full Length Key Hole Mirror by Carlo Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, some of the Great Estates of America and Europe and some of the most successful f...
Copper
$8,079Sale Price|53% Off
H 81.11 in W 48.04 in D 17.13 in
19th Century Venetian Rococo Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
An antique Venetian rococo japanned (or 'lacquer') cabinet. This rare and sophisticated antique cabinet separates in two, with bombé and serpentine profiles. The particularly fine ...
Lacquer
19th Century French Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine late 19th century French writing desk secretary with dore bronze mountings and Marble. It is made of a variety of woods - fruitwood, satinwood and walnut. The overall meas...
Marble, Bronze
$519,524 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
$33,665
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
$60,597
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
Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted cabinet. The most unique two door two drawer cabinet is raised by elegant cabriole legs and display...
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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