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
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
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
Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century
Wood
$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
Leather, Glass, Lacquer
$14,950
H 98.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Wood, Lacquer
$1,995
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene
Brass
$2,350
H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
Brass
$3,595
H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk
Brass
$1,995
H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
Brass
$16,500
H 102 in W 45 in D 23 in
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$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
$9,900
H 88 in W 48 in D 28 in
George I Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk With Red Interior
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George I Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk With Red Interior.
Wood
$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
Black Lacquered Italian Chinoiserie Petite Secretary
By Baker Furniture Company, Fornasetti
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful black lacquered Italian chinoiserie secretary. Intricately painted detail of Chinese
French Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Locust Valley, NY
French lacquered chinoiserie secretary with bronze mountings.
Lacquer
Burton-Ching Georgian Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching Georgian Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Wood
Vintage English Red and Black Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage English red and black Chinoiserie decorated secretary. Beautiful hand painted
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
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic 19th century English black lacquered chinoiserie five-drawer secretary. Having wonderful
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
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase
Brass
Sold
H 86 in W 40 in D 22 in
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Hermes Orange Interior Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Maitland Smith 20th Century black lacquer two-piece secretary with coveted Hermes orange interior
Wood, Lacquer
English Chinoiserie / Georgian Style Red and Black Secretary Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style contemporary black and red faux lacquer Chinoiserie two-piece secretary desk
Wood
Rose Tarlow Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary. A stunning, hand made, hand painted
Lacquer
Sold
H 91 in W 40 in D 25 in
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the manner of
Brass
Fine and Rare 18th C Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 18th century Georgian black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated elaborate secretary.
Wood
Sold
H 109 in W 50 in D 29 in
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk. It features the most
Giltwood, Lacquer
Fine 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine late 18th century English George 11 black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated secretary. Red
Wood
Sold
H 90 in W 49.5 in L 90 in
Early 19th Century One Of A KInd Chinoiserie Secretary with Heavy Bronze Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular one of a kind Continental walnut secretary bookcase in the chinoiserie taste, late
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
Brass
Sold
H 27.75 in W 56 in D 15 in
Chinoiserie Motif Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table with Drawer
By James Mont, Henredon, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
pairing this piece with our Maddox black lacquer Chinoiserie secretary desk (sold separately). Drexel logo
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Baker Chinoiserie Ebony Secretary Chippendale Style, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Baker two-piece chinoiserie black secretary in the Chippendale Style.
Lacquer, Wood
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive secretary bookcase made in the Chinese taste featuring a decorative gilt faux bamboo
Brass
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and
Wood
Lovely Chinoiserie Style Secretary
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Black and gold hand-painted chinoiserie style secretary having aged paned mirror front on single
Sold
H 71.75 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Chinoiserie style carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt
Metal
Sold
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
By James Mont, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene
Brass
Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Chinoiserie decorated black secretary desk with exquisite hand painted landscape
Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality chinoiserie 20th century Bureau bookcase in good condition with detailed
English Georgian Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Georgian black lacquer and chinoiserie decorated slant front secretary cabinet on bracket
Oak
Black and Gold Chinoiserie Directoire Secretary Desk and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant chinoiserie secretary desk with chair. Great scale to the desk, not too big and will fit
Wood
Sold
H 40.5 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
raised Chinoiserie scenery of various wise elders and townspeople doing their daily business. The desk is
Walnut
Sold
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
Brass, Steel
English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Tall Secretary / Slant Front Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English hand decorated and painted Japanned secretary from the 1930s with black , red and gold
Gold, Brass
Chinoiserie Hand-Painted English Secretary
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930's hand-painted chinoiserie English Secretary out of a Park Avenue Estate in New York City
19th Century Black Lacquered Secretary with Raised Chinoiserie Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Italian black lacquered secretary. Beautifully done raised chinoiserie design
Wood
Sold
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
Wood
Sold
H 97.5 in W 46 in D 27.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Asian secretary desk. A chic black lacquered cabinet with hand painted gilt
Metal
Sold
H 94 in W 37.75 in D 20 in
English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English tall Japanned secretary from the early 20th century with black and gold chinoiserie
Wood
Sold
H 80 in W 40.75 in D 19.75 in
Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized, Gilt, & Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinoiserie decorated secretary offers black lacquered wood construction with upper having a
Wood
Sold
H 79.34 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in
Rococo Chinoiserie Secretary, Swedish, 18th Century, Origin Sweden, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Rococo 18th century secretary in two parts, 19th century chinoiserie painting with the original
Paint
George III Black Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a true George III black lacquer chinoiserie three drawer secretary with bun feet
Baker 21st Century Contemporary Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary black lacquer chinoiserie Queen Anne style secretary by Baker has double doors, slant
Brass
Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Form Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
interior also decorated in the chinoiserie manner. The lower section, does not have a secretary drawer
Italian Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Large black and gold chinoiserie secretary created for East and Orient Company
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Secretary, 1940
Located in Southampton, NY
Louis XV French style chinoiserie cabinet- could be utilized as a secretary, bar or bookcase
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Petite Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th century Chinoiserie petite secretary of ebonized wood with gold detail featuring birds
Sold
H 81.75 in W 36.5 in L 81.75 in
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style secretary desk by Drexel Heritage, from their Et Cetera Collection
Brass
English Style Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Fairhope, AL
Red, gold and black hand-painted chinoiserie lacquered secretary or bookcase with a fitted interior
Mid-Century Modern "Chinoiserie" Style Secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Chinese style secretary, circa 1950s. Highly ornate, hand-painted details.
Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style secretary desk, unbranded, similar in quality to Drexel. Solid wood with
Brass
20th Century English Bamboo and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century English bamboo and chinoiserie secretary.
Bamboo
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$6,571
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$7,049 / set
H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Table Lamps ENIGME Max Le Verrier Nude with Globe
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp nude holding a globe ENIGME signed Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Design ca. 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast at the Le Verrier foundry in Paris. Patinated ...
Marble, Metal
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$5,900
H 61 in W 38 in D 2 in
Huge Burton-Ching 18th C Style Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Burton-Ching 18th C Style Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror.
Giltwood, Lacquer
Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning large Italian bronze water fountain Classical look complemented by the gorgeous verdis gris patina Love the birds depicted drinking from the rim of the main bowl Classica...
Bronze
$1,695
H 77 in W 33 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Pagoda Form Rattan / Bamboo And Grasscloth Cabinet / Etagere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a rattan pagoda form rattan cabinet. It has two doors that open to shelving. The body is 26.5”L. This piece is unmarked and in very good condition.
Grasscloth, Rattan
$4,125
H 85 in W 46.5 in D 13 in
1980s Georgian Style Chinese Chippendale Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Georgian Chinese Chippendale style red and gilt painted display cabinet or vitrine. It is two pieces with two adjustable interior glass shelves. The pieces has elaborate fr...
Brass
$6,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear Glass Multicolour Details Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
This rezzonico chandelier 6 lights in clear Murano glass with colorful details by Multiforme is completely handmade. It is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with ...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$530Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury A striking pair of silver-plated peacock sculptures, masterfully handcrafted in the classic Hollywood ...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
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