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American Classical Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Astoria, NY
American Classical Mahogany Bookcase, the upper portion with two glass paneled doors opening to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Classical English Regency Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Regency inlaid mahogany secretary Upper hinged glass bookcase with three interior shelves
Category
Antique 1820s English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique George III Sheraton inlaid mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1795.
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Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 77 in W 39.25 in D 19 in
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...
Materials
Brass
H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Traditional Style Mahogany Wine Bar Secretary Cabinet by South Cone Trading Co
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite wine bar secretary cabinet by South Cone Trading Company. An elegant embodiment of
Category
20th Century American Classical Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
H 61.5 in W 47.25 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Country French Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French neoclassical secretary is a splendid example of the genre, dating to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian Walnut Secretary with Hand Painted Motifs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely Edwardian walnut Secretary, the top having two glazed doors within Gothic mullions
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80
Located in Belmont, MA
Antique French Secretary Desk from the Late 18th Century
Explore this French 18th century secretary
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood
19th Century English Sheraton Mahogany Secretary ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century English Sheraton Mahogany Secretary ~ Bookcase is a remarkable combination of style
Category
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK
Composed of 19th century elements
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Category
20th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI French Ebonized Scriban Secretary, 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Scriban or secretary chest in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece is made of solid wood
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Mahogany French Empire Style Fall Front Secretary
Located in Westfield, MA
A stunning French Empire-style fall-front secretary, crafted from rich mahogany with striking grain
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Pine Secretary ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Pine Secretary ~ Bookcase is an unusual combination of tailored
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Walnut and Olive Burl Secretary with (3) Drawers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Italian craftsmanship and en eternal classical beauty. The secretary is 38" wide, 17 1/4" deep at the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK
Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Brass
French Directoire Style Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange & Gray
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
secretary with classical straight lines features a shaped top over a frieze drawer. The fall front opens and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Directoire Style Medium-Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange & Gray
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
H 52.76 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall European painted wood two-part secretary from the early 19th century, with molded cornice
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 1840s Gray Painted Drop Front Secretary with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style drop front secretary from circa 1840 with gray painted finish, writing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 44.1 in W 59.6 in D 17.9 in
French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of
Category
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
H 52.76 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
French Directoire Style Narrow Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
H 52.76 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored
By Giovanni Garibaldi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
secretary cabinet, crafted circa 1950. Designed by the renowned Italian artist Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 87 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Flemish Louis XIV Secretary or Bookcase with Embossed Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Louis XIV secretary or bookcase with embossed brass combines the talents of a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Secretaires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled mahogany veneer. The original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Charles X Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 56.5 in W 36.62 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled mahogany veneer. The original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Charles X Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 56.11 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in
20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1920, the tall fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots feet over a
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 55 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Burlwood Drop-Front Secretary, One of Four Produced; Båstad, Sweden, c. 1880
Located in Norwalk, CT
secretary compartment. Inside, a central cabinet door is decorated with a stunning and highly detailed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 50.25 in W 44 in D 17 in
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1870, the fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots feet over a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 58.5 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare Early
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 61 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Bronze Plaque, The Legend of Gaius Mucius Scaevola
Located in Dallas, TX
, Gaius accidentally killed a secretary of Porsena. After being caught, Gaius told Porsena that he was
Category
Antique 19th Century European Classical Roman More Furniture and Collect...
Materials
Bronze
"Narcissus" Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture After the Antique
Located in Montreal, QC
statue found in Italy to enjoy considerable fame. In a book sponsored by Chiurazzi & Fils, the secretary
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
General William Tecumseh Sherman Autograph
Located in Dallas, TX
1884, as referenced in the last sentence.
Fully handwritten (probably by a Secretary) BUT personally
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorab...
Materials
Paper
Venetian rococo 19 th century bureau/secretaire hand painted
Located in Houston, TX
This fine quality Venetian secretary is beautifully carved and finely
Painted in pale teal and rose
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Hardwood
Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
fine painted secretary features a slanted front, carved with diamond motifs and opening to reveal
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 42.5 in W 44 in D 18.75 in
French Empire Chest of Drawers, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Classical antiquity. Characterized by strong geometric lines, rich woods, and decorative brass detailing
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant classical chandelier model 1457-3 by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Honoring President William H. Taft Arbitration Treaties of 1919
Located in Stamford, CT
-1913, his Secretary of State, Philander Chase Knox 1853-1921 and the British Diplomat, Viscount James
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Important Louis XVI Style Commode by F. Linke, France, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in PARIS, FR
furniture in the neo-classical style. He is considered one of the best representatives of the Transition
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Burl & Chrome Waterfall Executive Desk, c 1970s
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a file drawer and two slide-out tables for guests or secretary. No key for the locks are present but
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
H 29 in W 78.5 in D 38 in
Monumental Paavo Tynell Baroque Style Brass Ceiling Lamp, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
the classical church interior. It is fully made of brass and consisting of a central ball and body
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Émile Gallé, Napoleon III, a Pair of Enameled Art Glass Cabinet Vases, ca. 1870s
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
identical classical form, the paintings on each vase differ significantly, yet together they form a
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Glass
H 3.57 in W 2.25 in D 1.63 in
Regency Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
lions’ paw feet, decorated overall with classical palmettes and anthemion, the later locks stamped
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Gold And Enamel Mourning Ring For Lord Nelson By John Salter, England, 1806
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
as private secretary to Lord Nelson. He was with Nelson when when he was shot on the quarter-deck of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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H 0.75 in W 0.71 in D 0.6 in
An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1487 for Taito, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
versatility of his designs.
In this design, Tynell substituted the classical cut crystals with modernistic
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in Dm 23.63 in
Napoleon III 'Sevres' Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Bureau De Dame, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
paneled border, flanked by similarly inlaid doors and mounted at the angles with classically draped female
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 54 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surmounted by a cornucopiae of fruit and foliage, applied with three Classical masks suspending fruiting
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 40.5 in W 20 in D 12 in
Antique Peter Paul Rubens Copper Embossed High Relief Wall Plaque Medallion 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
. On October 3, 1609 at the age of 32, he married Isabella Brant, the daughter of the city's secretary
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 25 in W 2 in D 25 in
French 19th Century Restauration Psyche Coiffeuse Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Thus, the Restauration continued the neo-classical tradition cherished by Napoleon I and brought it to
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Table Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
A Highly Important Empire Period Rosso Antico Chimneypiece with Portrait Reliefs
Located in London, GB
AD, G. Suetonius Tranquillus, secretary to Emperor Hadrian, wrote a biographical history of the first
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Empire Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
H 48.82 in W 66.93 in D 12.01 in
Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
standard furniture forms, such as center tables, secrétaries á abattants, klismos chairs, work tables
Category
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Fine French Transition Louis XV XVI Style Chest Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
the rococo style and advocated a calming of lines by the use of classical or even ancient principles
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Raimundo de Madrazo Y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paris as a painter of elegant society portraiture in a delicate, almost classical style. Indeed, he
Category
Antique 1880s Spanish Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Fine New York City Classical Secretary
Located in Millerton, NY
Fine New York classical secretary in the manner of Duncan Phyfe workshop. Finely carved solid
Category
Antique 1810s American American Classical Secretaires
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Mahogany Regency Classical Secretary
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a collector of New York Classical Furniture: a New York Classical Secretary in rich burled
Category
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Classical Secretary Bookcase, New York, circa 1822-1824, Labeled Edward Holmes
Located in Providence, RI
This is a magnificent and stately classical secretary which relates to a small grouping of elite
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 98 in W 42 in D 23.5 in
Neo-Classical Period Secretary from Hamburg, circa 1805
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Neo-Classical period secretary from Hamburg, circa 1805. Made of mahogany and other real woods
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
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