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English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Fitted Drawer
Located in Montreal, QC
wonderfully complete and well- appointed secretary drawer with birds-eye maple veneers, a secret drawer for
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Fitted Drawer
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Fitted Drawer

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Fitted Drawer

H 40 in W 40 in D 20 in
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood bureau chest of drawer This bureau chest of drawer was made in
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer

H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Miniature Chest with Secret
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A miniature chest with secret for Your jewels: a little brass rod closes all drawers from the top
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Miniature Chest with Secret
Miniature Chest with Secret

Miniature Chest with Secret

H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
19th Century, Commode with Trick Lock, Secret Locker System, Biedermeier C. 1810
Located in Greven, DE
. The base, the edge of the top and the crosspiece below the top drawer are ebonised and contrast with
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Commode with Trick Lock, Secret Locker System, Biedermeier C. 1810
19th Century, Commode with Trick Lock, Secret Locker System, Biedermeier C. 1810

19th Century, Commode with Trick Lock, Secret Locker System, Biedermeier C. 1810

H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compartments. Bottom of
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

H 42 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
in walnut, the drawer at the top is "secret", so it has no handles and is less spacious, the other
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles
Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles

Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles

H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 23.23 in
Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
marble top and brass handles. It has 4 drawers including 1 “secret” drawer. Keys present, locks in
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910
Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910

Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910

H 35.83 in W 44.1 in D 18.9 in
English Oak Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is crossbanded with a mahogany banded on the top and all drawer fronts. The top has
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Chest
English Oak Chest

English Oak Chest

H 47 in W 40 in D 21 in
Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
features unfold. A delightful secret catch adorns the top right-hand drawer, adding a touch of mystery to
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding
Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding

Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding

H 35.83 in W 38 in D 20.87 in
English Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
molding below. The frieze has blind fretwork which disguises a secret drawer which cannot be opened
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Walnut Tall Chest
English Walnut Tall Chest

English Walnut Tall Chest

H 49 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Secret Drawer Disguised as the Plinth Base. Presented in Good Condition.
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Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860

Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860

H 45 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century mahogany gentleman's dressing chest. The top drawer with a baized slide
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

H 33.08 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
quality secrétaire drawer with various compartments and secret drawers, the centre of the drawer there is
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Antique 1880s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest
19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest

19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest

H 44.5 in W 39 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
large drawer below is pulled out, reaching in and pressing a secret latch releases the moulding drawer
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

H 47 in W 50.5 in D 23.75 in
Large Vintage Tool Chest, Oriental, Carriage Trunk, Campaign, Mid 20th, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage tool chest with secret drawers. An Oriental, mahogany carriage trunk
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Tool Chest, Oriental, Carriage Trunk, Campaign, Mid 20th, C.1950
Large Vintage Tool Chest, Oriental, Carriage Trunk, Campaign, Mid 20th, C.1950

Large Vintage Tool Chest, Oriental, Carriage Trunk, Campaign, Mid 20th, C.1950

H 19.49 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
French 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
carved drawers with a "concealed"/secret central top drawer, shaped skirt and paneled sides. The dog-form
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers
French 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers

French 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers

H 34 in W 50 in D 24 in
Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers each side and a further drawer that spans the whole width. Secret drawers under the top surface
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest
Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest

H 54.25 in W 50 in D 22.25 in
19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century English William and Mary-style oak chest of drawers seamlessly marries
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Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers
19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers

19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers

H 35 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This neoclassical chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

H 40.16 in W 51.58 in D 23.63 in
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
bookmatched burled walnut veneer. The frieze houses a secret hidden drawer without hardware; it opens easily
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

H 36.5 in W 48.25 in D 25.25 in
Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Postmodern Italian chest of drawers
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Milano, IT
drawer are golden metal knobs, the subtle ornaments of this divine creation. As fingers brushed their
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Postmodern Italian chest of drawers
Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Postmodern Italian chest of drawers

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Postmodern Italian chest of drawers

H 35.04 in W 45.67 in D 22.45 in
French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810
Located in Weehawken, NJ
frieze houses a secret hidden drawer without hardware; it opens easily with grooves hidden on the
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Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810
French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810

French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810

H 40 in W 44.25 in D 24 in
Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in New Orleans, LA
row features a secret center drawer that opens only when the flanking drawers are ajar. The carved
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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers

H 41.5 in W 57 in D 28.25 in
French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
frieze houses a secret hidden drawer without hardware; it opens easily with grooves hidden on the
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Antique 1860s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

H 32.25 in W 38.5 in D 21 in
18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"
By Nicolas Petit
Located in Pembroke, MA
"secret" drawer in the center) and two lower drawers.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"
18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"

18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"

H 34.25 in W 48.5 in D 21.5 in
Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode or Large Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode
Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode

Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode

H 36.62 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
features three levels with a secret drawer situated between the top two drawers, reached by opening the
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode

H 31.7 in W 49.61 in D 24.02 in
Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
framing a center floral design centering the secret frieze drawer. #6123
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode

Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode

H 36 in W 50 in D 23 in
George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
a secret hideaway drawer, with a new green felt writing area. With stunning veneers, chevron banding
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Antique 18th Century British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George I Walnut Bureau
George I Walnut Bureau

George I Walnut Bureau

H 41.34 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode Late 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
is equipped with five drawers. The fifth drawer is a secret drawer hidden in the complaint of the
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode Late 19th
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode Late 19th

Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode Late 19th

H 39.37 in W 51.18 in D 23.62 in
Chiffonier and Commode in Antique Biedermeier Style, Exotic Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
log feet, with seven drawers of different sizes. The base drawer is curved, flanked by two full
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20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chiffonier and Commode in Antique Biedermeier Style, Exotic Veneer
Chiffonier and Commode in Antique Biedermeier Style, Exotic Veneer

Chiffonier and Commode in Antique Biedermeier Style, Exotic Veneer

H 70.08 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
door with another drawer and 2 cubbies and this is flanked by 2 secret pull out compartments. The
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...

Materials

Brass

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign graduated chest with an upper drawer fitted with a
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Antique 1780s English Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Kingwood Military Campaign Chest with Secretary, Circa 1780

H 43.5 in W 42.75 in D 20.5 in
Decorated Larch Wooden Chest
Located in Casaleone, IT
Restored with conservative method Internal drawer and secrets From south tyrol zone
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Decorated Larch Wooden Chest
Decorated Larch Wooden Chest

Decorated Larch Wooden Chest

H 26.78 in W 46.46 in D 25.2 in
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
intriguing secrets. As one explores its structure, they stumble upon a fourth drawer that appears to conceal
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Antique 1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

H 105 in W 120 in D 62 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
right hand drawer, there has never been one, instead it is a sort of secret drawer, only possible to
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest

Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest

H 11.25 in W 14 in D 8 in
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest

Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest

H 37.8 in W 45.67 in D 21.26 in
18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century George I walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1710. We are pleased to offer this stunning
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest
18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest

18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest

H 67.5 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
behind, and the right drawer has a secret compartment underneath the visible one with the opening toward
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand

Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand

H 18.2 in W 29.25 in D 10 in
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
features a moulded cornice above a secret bulge front frieze drawer, this is above a hinged fall front clad
Category

Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century

H 69.3 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very early Oak Spice Chest with fine English form, handsome decorative panel doors and 24 drawers
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Antique 18th Century English Gothic Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700
A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700

A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700

H 34 in W 38 in D 17 in
Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820
Located in Portland, OR
to the rear, at each side is a pair of recessed secret drawers. The chest is flanked with a pair of
Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Ebony

Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820
Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820

Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820

H 44.75 in W 43.75 in D 20.5 in
Antique Early 19th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
, pigeon holes and a centre cupboard opening to reveal a secret drawer, three well proportioned drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 19th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Antique Early 19th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Chest

Antique Early 19th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Chest

H 44.49 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
charm. Key to fall front only. Concealed cornice drawer and secret compartment. Would look great in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
down to reveal a fully outfitted inside theater. The inside has six drawers, (including a large drawer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest

H 58.5 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in GB
one medium secret drawer, standing on turned and fluted legs. The condition of the desk is good for
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Antique 1880s English George III Desks

Materials

Oak

circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk

circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk

H 49.22 in W 51.38 in D 30.91 in
Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
, followed by a pagoda-shaped top section, which also conceals a secret drawer that springs out when a hidden
Category

Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany
Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany

H 56.7 in W 35.04 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Italian double bed with bedside tables attributed to Ico Pairisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
chest that invites you to store your secrets and aspirations. Looking at the feet, one notices the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian double bed with bedside tables attributed to Ico Pairisi
Vintage Italian double bed with bedside tables attributed to Ico Pairisi

Vintage Italian double bed with bedside tables attributed to Ico Pairisi

H 35.83 in W 126.38 in D 83.86 in
British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome and elegant British Campaign rosewood secretary and chest of drawers. Divided into two
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's

H 39 in W 36 in D 18 in
Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-hidden secret compartment. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed. Made of indigenous sugi (cedar) and hinoki
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)
Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)

Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)

H 39.22 in W 36.7 in D 20.95 in
Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s
Located in Greven, DE
three-drawer chest-like base. On it stands the secretary part with sloping flap. At the very top there
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s
Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s

Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s

H 74.81 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
Mid 19th Century Walnut Wood Italian Desk Dresser, 1850
Located in Rome, IT
drawers and a secret at the bottom of the top. Note the movement of the drawer fronts, and the edge of the
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Antique 1850s Italian Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century Walnut Wood Italian Desk Dresser, 1850
Mid 19th Century Walnut Wood Italian Desk Dresser, 1850

Mid 19th Century Walnut Wood Italian Desk Dresser, 1850

H 36.62 in W 34.65 in D 16.93 in
Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Description: A chest of drawers-like piece of furniture standing on curved legs with fine gilded fittings in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century

Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century

H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
veneered with thick hand-cut ash veneers, this chest offers storage for everything. A long, locking upper
Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Ash

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

H 53 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk
Located in Milano, IT
exploration, hinting at the secrets held within. Hidden beneath the desk's top, a drawer awaits, a treasure
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk
Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk

Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk

H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 26.78 in
Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
Lancaster.   Architect’s desks and chests with a secretaire drawer appeared in the Gillows Estimate Sketch
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard

Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard

H 41.86 in W 48.63 in D 24.22 in
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
oval satinwood medallion above another scallop shell drawer. It has 6 smaller drawers and 8 cubbies
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase

H 87 in W 84.75 in D 20.75 in
Large English Mahogany Chest with Reeded Sides and Secret Drawer
Located in Athens, GA
Large English Regency chest, circa 1820, mahogany with 3 small drawers across the top, only the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large English Mahogany Chest with Reeded Sides and Secret Drawer
Large English Mahogany Chest with Reeded Sides and Secret Drawer

Large English Mahogany Chest with Reeded Sides and Secret Drawer

H 42 in W 48.5 in D 21.5 in
Pr American Modern Oak 4 Drawer Chests w/ Secret Compartment, James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Hollywood, FL
with a secret panel door, revealing small storage space.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pr American Modern Oak 4 Drawer Chests w/ Secret Compartment, James Mont
Pr American Modern Oak 4 Drawer Chests w/ Secret Compartment, James Mont

Pr American Modern Oak 4 Drawer Chests w/ Secret Compartment, James Mont

H 37.5 in W 42.01 in D 21 in
French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in Wolverhampton, GB
middle drawers, a top drawer and a secret bottom drawer all opening with brass ring pull handles. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Marble
French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Marble

French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers with Marble

H 38.59 in W 48.82 in D 21.66 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest with secret drawer you’re looking for. A chest with secret drawer — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chest with secret drawer, we have 259 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chest with secret drawer you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest with secret drawer, designed in the Georgian, louis xv or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest with secret drawer over the years, but those crafted by Carpanelli, David Edwards and Grange are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chest With Secret Drawer?

The average selling price for a chest with secret drawer at 1stDibs is $5,300, while they’re typically $676 on the low end and $553,300 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Chest With Secret Drawer
  • What is a chest of drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a bachelors chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What is a men's chest of drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • When was the first chest of drawers made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Is there a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • What is a low chest of drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • What is a dresser versus a chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a chest of drawers with a mirror called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a tall chest of drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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