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British Colonial Secretary
British Colonial Secretary

British Colonial Secretary

$21,000

H 69.25 in W 37 in D 21 in

British Colonial Secretary

Located in Stamford, CT

A British Colonial secretary, probably Anglo-Indian, in Campaign form with burl wood and ebony and

Category

Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Bone, Ebony

British Colonial Secretary Cabinet from Indonesia
British Colonial Secretary Cabinet from Indonesia

British Colonial Secretary Cabinet from Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

A tall Indonesian antique secretary with twin glass panel doors, mid-19th century. British Colonial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest Secretary
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest Secretary

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest Secretary

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century campaign chest secretary handcrafted in mahogany in a two-piece construction

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Jasper Early American Colonial Style Petite Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase 72"
Jasper Early American Colonial Style Petite Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase 72"

Jasper Early American Colonial Style Petite Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase 72"

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

dovetailed drawers with colonial style brass bale hardware. The secretary is supported by bracket feet

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Maple

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk. A

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730
Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730

Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730

Located in Portland, OR

A very rare antique Dutch Colonial V.O.C. (Dutch East India Company) fall front bureau/desk on

Category

Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"
Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"

Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Early American style secretary desk / bookcase / writing bureau / larkin / chalet . Made

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Bombe Slant Front Secretary Desk in Pine
18th Century Dutch Bombe Slant Front Secretary Desk in Pine

18th Century Dutch Bombe Slant Front Secretary Desk in Pine

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional and character-rich 18th century Dutch bombe secretary desk, crafted in warm, honey

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Restored Antique Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Black – The Caligra Noir
Restored Antique Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Black – The Caligra Noir

Restored Antique Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Black – The Caligra Noir

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

secretary desk reimagined in matte black. Featuring a drop-front façade and finely arranged internal

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk USA

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

$2,625Sale Price|30% Off

H 41.5 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design
Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design

Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

decoration, with brass handles and a lion paw shaped base. The upper part consists of a secretary with

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.25 in W 31.3 in D 15.75 in

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950

Located in Miami, FL

Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800
English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800

English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800

Located in North Miami, FL

This piece just took our breath away - all the carved wood details and medallions are master craftsman quality. See all detail images to truly appreciate what an excellent antique pi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"
Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"

Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"

Located in Dayton, OH

1960s American Country Diminutive Desk & Hutch. Made from maple with a lift top writing desk topped by a large backsplash with shelves and drawer. Great for use as a bookshelf. B...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950

Located in Miami, FL

Mid 20th century walnut Spanish front cabinet with molded carvings and two compartments, the hight compartment has a sliding door that can be hidden easily to open the space and the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful

Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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SPANISH COLONIAL BAROQUE PERIOD CHESTNUT SECRETARY
SPANISH COLONIAL BAROQUE PERIOD CHESTNUT SECRETARY

SPANISH COLONIAL BAROQUE PERIOD CHESTNUT SECRETARY

Unavailable

H 90 in W 41 in D 20 in

SPANISH COLONIAL BAROQUE PERIOD CHESTNUT SECRETARY

Located in San Francisco, CA

the leafy-carved and scrolling molded pediment over two scroll-carved doors opening to reveal a shelf above two carved short drawers; above a slant front opening to reveal a single-d...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

Antique Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Secretary
Antique Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Secretary

Antique Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Secretary

Unavailable

H 44 in W 34 in D 17 in

Antique Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Secretary

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Offered is this antique Spanish, hand carved walnut secretary with twisted legs on barrel feet. The

Category

Antique 19th Century European Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts
Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts

Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts

Located in Seattle, WA

Spanish-style desk with upper drawers. Mahogany wood with stenciled drawer fronts and highlights, 19th century. Flat desk top with two lower drawers and nice drawers at the back. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Alfonso Marina Ebanista Spanish Colonial Secretary
Alfonso Marina Ebanista Spanish Colonial Secretary

Alfonso Marina Ebanista Spanish Colonial Secretary

By Alfonso Marina

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Alfonso Marina Ebanista Spanish colonial secretary.

Category

20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

British Colonial Secretary Desk
British Colonial Secretary Desk

British Colonial Secretary Desk

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H 57.5 in W 45 in D 16 in

British Colonial Secretary Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive secretary was once found in an colonial office in Rangoon, Burma. The large door

Category

Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top
British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top

British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Burmese Colonial era Roll Top desk with Storage.

Category

Vintage 1930s Burmese Desks

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet

Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet

By Colonial Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

"Colonial Manufacturing Company treasure house breakfront, circa mid-20th century. Made from pine

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

Vintage Queen Anne Baker Style Cherry Secretary Drop Front Desk by Colonial
Vintage Queen Anne Baker Style Cherry Secretary Drop Front Desk by Colonial

Vintage Queen Anne Baker Style Cherry Secretary Drop Front Desk by Colonial

By Colonial Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Queen Anne Baker style secretary by The Colonial Furniture Company features cherry

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase
Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase

Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cabinet Co. in the 1950s, this Colonial Revival Secretary Desk with Glass Bookcase showcases timeless

Category

Vintage 1950s American Colonial Revival Desks

Materials

Brass

Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest

Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest

Located in Astoria, NY

Colonial Revival 19th-century mahogany slant-front secretary desk/chest, rectangular with a slanted

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique British Colonial Campaign Secretary Chest of Drawers
Antique British Colonial Campaign Secretary Chest of Drawers

Antique British Colonial Campaign Secretary Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British Colonial Campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany featuring a pullout

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

Caribbean Colonial Style Slant Front Secretary Desk in Mahogany
Caribbean Colonial Style Slant Front Secretary Desk in Mahogany

Caribbean Colonial Style Slant Front Secretary Desk in Mahogany

Located in Astoria, NY

Caribbean Colonial style mahogany slant front secretary, in the late Classical taste, two columns

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940
Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940

Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

Baker School Colonial flame mahogany breakfront features central upper cabinet with double deeply

Category

20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930
Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Governor Winthrop secretary by Maddock Colonial offers mahogany construction with upper

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk
Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk

Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bassett furniture maple wood colonial style fall front secretary desk. Item features a

Category

Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

French Empire Colonial Mahogany Secretary in Oval Shape
French Empire Colonial Mahogany Secretary in Oval Shape

French Empire Colonial Mahogany Secretary in Oval Shape

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

French Empire colonial mahogany secretary in oval shape. The secretary comprises lots of store

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s

Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table
Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table

Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mahogany American Empire Colonial Small Secretary Writing Desk Table. Item features

Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Campaign Secretary Chest on Stand
English Campaign Secretary Chest on Stand

English Campaign Secretary Chest on Stand

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H 43.5 in W 36 in D 16 in

English Campaign Secretary Chest on Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique English campaign chest on stand with seven drawers in assorted sizes, brass hardware and featuring exotic cuts of flame mahogany and a fall front butlers desk with slots, dra...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Spanish Renaissance Revival Vargueno Secretary Desk on Stand
Antique Spanish Renaissance Revival Vargueno Secretary Desk on Stand

Antique Spanish Renaissance Revival Vargueno Secretary Desk on Stand

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Spanish Renaissance Revival Vargueno Secretary Desk on Stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary
Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary

Antique Campaign Ship Captain's Desk Cabinet or Secretary

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Edwardian Captain's upright secretary crafted in mahogany with inlaid ovals on the cabinet door

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'
Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall British Colonial carved-wood secretary with display top from the turn of the 19th and 20th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful plantation or secretary desk featuring primitive styling with upper cabinet or bookcase

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950

Located in Miami, FL

Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, 1940s
Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, 1940s

Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mahogany breakfront display cabinet or bookcase with pull-out leather top secretary desk

Category

Vintage 1940s American British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

drawer. Above the secretary is a two door glass display with two adjustable shelves. A truly remarkable

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Double dome secretary cabinet, circa 1700.
Double dome secretary cabinet, circa 1700.

Double dome secretary cabinet, circa 1700.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Dutch Colonial padouk wood double dome secretary cabinet, circa 1700. The upper case enclosed by

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

Materials

Padouk, Mirror

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture
Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

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H 66 in W 30.25 in D 16 in

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

By Frank Mason, Monterey Furniture

Located in Fulton, CA

A rustic California Rancho or Spanish Colonial style drop-front secretary desk made by Monterey

Category

Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

19th C. Antique American Pine slant top drop down desk with exposed dovetail joinery, generous single drawer, lovely turnings to the legs & stretcher & ball feet. Desk open dimension...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

Rare Two Piece Antique Dutch Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Rare Two Piece Antique Dutch Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet with Mirrored Door

Rare Two Piece Antique Dutch Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet with Mirrored Door

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare two-piece antique Dutch marquetry secretary desk cabinet is an exceptional example of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Dutch Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut

18th C. Dutch Marquetry Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk Bombe Commode Secretaire
18th C. Dutch Marquetry Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk Bombe Commode Secretaire

18th C. Dutch Marquetry Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk Bombe Commode Secretaire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Dutch marquetry hand inlaid bombe form drop front desk or secretaire, circa 1790. This remarkable item is heavily inlaid throughout including a beautiful console table with f...

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A Monumental New England style secretary desk from Wright Table Company. Made from solid cherrywood

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

American Mahogany Oxbow Swan Neck Secretary with Bookcase, Salem, Ma. Circa 1790
American Mahogany Oxbow Swan Neck Secretary with Bookcase, Salem, Ma. Circa 1790

American Mahogany Oxbow Swan Neck Secretary with Bookcase, Salem, Ma. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany oxbow secretary with an upper case swan's neck pierced pediment, hinged bookcase

Category

Antique 1790s American American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Colonial Style American Pine Secretary Writing Desk
Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Colonial Style American Pine Secretary Writing Desk

Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Colonial Style American Pine Secretary Writing Desk

By Davis Cabinet Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Davis Cabinet Company Secretary Desk, no 376 circa 1950s. Made from American pine with a lockable

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Solid Maple Secretary Cabinet, Desk, Storage, Entryway, Living Room
Vintage Solid Maple Secretary Cabinet, Desk, Storage, Entryway, Living Room

Vintage Solid Maple Secretary Cabinet, Desk, Storage, Entryway, Living Room

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Solid Maple Secretary Cabinet, Desk, Storage, Entryway, Living Room, Colonial, Early

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown American Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Wood

18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk
18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk

18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning 18th century early American cherrywood drop-front secretary desk. The desk features

Category

Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Willett Early American Golden Beryl Maple Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch
Willett Early American Golden Beryl Maple Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch

Willett Early American Golden Beryl Maple Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch

By Willett Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-20th century secretary with bookcase by H. Willett. Part of the Golden Beryl Maple collection

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950

Located in Miami, FL

Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Walnut, Spain, circa 1950

Located in Miami, FL

Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Colonial Secretary Bookcase
Dutch Colonial Secretary Bookcase

Dutch Colonial Secretary Bookcase

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H 90 in W 45 in D 25 in

Dutch Colonial Secretary Bookcase

Located in Bantam, CT

A Dutch Colonial padouk wood double dome secretary cabinet, circa 1700. The upper case enclosed by

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

Materials

Padouk

18th Century English Colonial Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Colonial Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Colonial Secretary Bookcase

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H 80.25 in W 39.63 in D 24 in

18th Century English Colonial Secretary Bookcase

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A late 18th century English Colonial sun-faded mahogany fall-front secretary bookcase with teak

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Asian Secretaires

Sunburst Carved Rosewood Indian Colonial Secretary, circa 1840
Sunburst Carved Rosewood Indian Colonial Secretary, circa 1840

Sunburst Carved Rosewood Indian Colonial Secretary, circa 1840

Located in Providence, RI

This secretary is crafted from rich, dense rosewood exhibiting the fluted sunburst motif and

Category

Antique 1840s American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Two Piece Colonial Secretary with Display Shelves and Three Drawers
Two Piece Colonial Secretary with Display Shelves and Three Drawers

Two Piece Colonial Secretary with Display Shelves and Three Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully restored mahogany cabinet with glass doors revealing display shelves and compartments. Drop down felt lined desk and three drawers on lower piece.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Secretaires

Dutch Colonial Blackwood Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1820
Dutch Colonial Blackwood Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1820

Dutch Colonial Blackwood Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1820

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Dutch Colonial (Batavia) Circa, 1820 Now Jakarta Indonesia Original Throughout

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Colonial Table Secretary Vargueno
18th Century Spanish Colonial Table Secretary Vargueno

18th Century Spanish Colonial Table Secretary Vargueno

Located in Montecito, CA

18th Century Spanish Colonial Vargueno heavily carved with mother of pearl inlay. Iron hardware.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

Materials

Iron

19th C. Spanish Secretary (GMD#2230)
19th C. Spanish Secretary (GMD#2230)

19th C. Spanish Secretary (GMD#2230)

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H 37.5 in W 27 in D 17 in

19th C. Spanish Secretary (GMD#2230)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Secretary. Top hinged and flips up and over flat, then

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Secretaires

19th Century Superbly Crafted Solid Nedun Wood Secretary from Sri Lanka
19th Century Superbly Crafted Solid Nedun Wood Secretary from Sri Lanka

19th Century Superbly Crafted Solid Nedun Wood Secretary from Sri Lanka

Located in Houston, TX

The wood used in this secretary grows only in Sri Lanka, and is considered superior to teak wood

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th C Bajan Mahogany and Brass Secretary Bookcase
19th C Bajan Mahogany and Brass Secretary Bookcase

19th C Bajan Mahogany and Brass Secretary Bookcase

Located in Charleston, SC

A rare Bajan secretary bookcase with brass inlay and shell carvings. Three separate pieces come

Category

Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

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Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures

Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures

By Brassaï, George Brassaï

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered & Rare (c. 1933) Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty-fiv...

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Paper

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

$1,439

H 65.36 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

Located in Leicester, GB

Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Secretaires

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Mahogany

Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co. USA, Circa...

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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

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Brass

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this distinguished George III Secretary Bookcase, a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and refined proportions. Crafted with meticul...

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Antique 1790s English George III Secretaires

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Mahogany

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs
Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs

$2,950

H 34 in W 26.25 in D 25.75 in

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs. Made of teak in the British East Indies

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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

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Teak

Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Small)
Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Small)

Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Small)

$1,077 / item

H 22 in W 18 in D 4.5 in

Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Small)

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal’s modern easels offer a sculptural display system for your favorite artwork and photos. Our blackened steel and aluminum supports clamp your images between two sheets of 3/8”...

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2010s American Modern Picture Frames

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage IKEA Rattan / Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge / Lounge Chair
Vintage IKEA Rattan / Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge / Lounge Chair

Vintage IKEA Rattan / Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge / Lounge Chair

By Carl Öjerstam

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years. Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Wicker, Rattan

Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase

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...

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Secretaires

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Wood, Paint

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

$3,374Sale Price|42% Off

H 40 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made from maple featuring a flip top that opens to a fan carved interior and multiple dra...

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

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Maple

Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table
Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table

Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table

$2,316

H 10.83 in W 33.47 in D 28.35 in

Rustic Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Japanese Tea/Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A simply constructed 19th C. Japanese cedar tea/coffee table. Heavily patinated due to hundreds of years of use.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cedar

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Colonial Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal colonial secretary for your home. A colonial secretary — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect colonial secretary — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Many designers have produced at least one well-made colonial secretary over the years, but those crafted by Davis Cabinet Company, Jasper Furniture Company and Kittinger Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Colonial Secretary?

Prices for a colonial secretary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $79 and can go as high as $29,935, while the average can fetch as much as $3,548.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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