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.
$15,200
H 42.5 in W 47 in D 30.75 in
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The black, drop front secretaire represents the neoclassical Greek style with the original brass
Metal, Brass
$17,004Sale 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
$11,536 / 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
$20,162
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
$3,764 / 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
$7,044
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
$15,182
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
French 19th Century Chinoiserie Secretary (Secretaire Abbatant)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking French black lacquered Chinoiserie secretaire abbatant (fall front secretary) is
Fruitwood, Lacquer
$2,893Sale Price|25% Off
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
Swedish bureau with beautiful details in black
Located in Atlanta, GA
restrained yet elegant example of Scandinavian case furniture. Finished in a deep black painted surface, the
Wood
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
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
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
$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
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
$3,886
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
$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
$11,960Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,395
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
$58,900
H 61 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
19th Century Black French Empire Polished Ebony Secretary, Antique Birch Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$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
$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
$19,434
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
$5,587
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
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
$12,950
H 83 in W 49 in D 21.25 in
Louis XVI–Style Secretary with Glass Doors, Repainted Black, Blue Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
façade. The exterior has been repainted in a rich black finish, allowing the carved details, moldings
Pine
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
$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
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
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
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
$6,583
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
$28,543
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
$6,150Sale 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
$24,382
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
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
Italian Designer, Desk, Teak, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass desk or secretaire designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$200,000
H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 4.73 in
Early 17th Century School of Peter Paul Rubens “The Holy Family” Oil on Canvas
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely incredible early 17th century oil on canvas painting representing Holy Family-Virgin Mary, St.Joseph, St. Elisabeth, John the Baptist and Baby Jesus. Sir Peter ...
Canvas
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project! The chairs wood frame is nicely carved. The cab...
Wood
$5,880
H 1 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.
Lacquer
Pair of Venetian Armchairs and Stool
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th C Venetian hand-painted armchairs and stool with traces of the original paint showing through. 1880. Stool dimensions: 20.5"W x 15"D x 17.5"H Chair dimensions are be...
Wood
$3,880
H 1.5 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
Lacquer
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An exceptional Dutch marquetry walnut toilet mirror with flower inlays in bone and woods. Original colour and patina. Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted ...
Walnut
Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four Venetian armchairs or lounge chairs hand-crafted in Italy in the rococo taste. Also known as pretzel chairs because of the interlocking twisted back splat. The w...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$6,130Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 20 in
17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
17th century French School circle of Nicolas Poussin (French 1594-1665) "Figures in Arcadia" oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, England co...
Oil, Canvas
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
Crystal, Ormolu
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$4,081Sale Price|30% Off
H 42.92 in W 44.1 in D 17.33 in
Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle
Brass
Venetian Display Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Venetian gesso polychrome and parcel-gilt display cabinet or bookcase decorated in red-orange colors. The arched feather pediment over a pair of molded doors open to a shelved interi...
Gesso
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful big bucket vase with two steel handles, Famille verte. Excellent decorated with women and young boys in a walled garden and princess on horseback. Elegant precious Chinese...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$62,697
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
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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