Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Lacquer Secretary
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Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings. Made in 2 parts. Has a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and sought after two piece chinoiserie black lacquered breakfront by Union National, NY
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet
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H 86 in W 48 in D 21 in
Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent emerald green lacquer Chinoiserie secretary two part desk features a pagoda top and
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich black lacquer finish
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
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H 82 in W 90 in D 29.5 in
Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
solid maple and finished in hand rubbed black lacquer with 32 panes of hand beveled glass. The interior
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese export black lacquer two-part secretary with fold out writing surface having inset toile
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Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Louis XV style . Black lacquered with Asian decor . Gilt bronze . Curved on each side . Circa
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks
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Ormolu
19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English finely decorated black lacquered slant front secretary
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Antique Late 19th Century European Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
19th Century English Black Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English black lacquered slant front secretary.
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th c. Georgian Style Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
England: Georgian style black lacquered Chinese export small secretary with gilt figural scenes
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
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H 77.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
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H 86 in W 33 in D 22 in
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece was made in China for export. Richly decorated in gold on a black lacquered ground with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary Decorated with Chinese Scenes in Gold. Made for the English
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary
Located in Miami, FL
First quarter 19th century, the scrolled pediment above a pair of doors decorated with oriental landscapes and figures. The interrior containing a series of drawers centered by a mi...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks
Materials
Wood
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Chinese export lacquered secretary cabinet. A very rare piece in exceptionally nice
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood
UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
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H 80 in W 61 in D 16 in
UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Charlotte, NC
A breakfront china cabinet, with secretary desk, in the Asian Chinoiserie style, by Union-National
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Chinese Lacquer Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chinese lacquer secretary available at 1stDibs. A chinese lacquer secretary — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the chinese lacquer secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A chinese lacquer secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chinese lacquer secretary over the years, but those crafted by Henry Dasson, John Widdicomb and Union National are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chinese Lacquer Secretary?
The average selling price for a chinese lacquer secretary at 1stDibs is $4,695, while they’re typically $1,198 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Secretaires for You
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
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