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Antique French Secretary
Antique French Secretary

Antique French Secretary

Located in Malibu, CA

This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents, columns, and matched woodgrain pattern. Unlike the high gloss finish of many pieces f...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Other

Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80
Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80

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 Black French Empire Polished Ebony Secretary, Antique Birch Cabinet
19th Century Black French Empire Polished Ebony Secretary, Antique Birch Cabinet

19th Century Black French Empire Polished Ebony Secretary, Antique Birch Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black, antique French secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk

18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

furniture. This antique French secretary is perfect for collectors of fine European furniture and those

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

Exceptional in every way! Imported from Belgium this French display cabinet with secretary desk is

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary

Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Regence style Secretary was hand-crafted from solid oak, and features a

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk

French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK Composed of 19th century elements ref

Category

20th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique French Louis XVI secretary chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary
Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary

Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Country French aka French Provincial secretary was made at the turn of the century. Its

Category

Vintage 1910s American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s
Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous petite French Provincial Louis XV style drop front writing desk or secretary desk In

Category

Antique 1890s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Brass

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

French Empire Secretary Desk, 19th Century – Mahogany Veneer, Marble Top, Bronze Details This

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored
Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored

Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Spectacular 19th century French Louis Philippe book-matched mahogany commode, dresser or chest of

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ ~Beautiful antique French carved oak secretary with fabulous detailing throughout~ ~Large upper crown

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet
Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet

Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique pine cabinet. Removable shelves inside make it great for linen storage or cupboard. Clean

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"

Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Victorian secretary / library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring drop front

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI French Ebonized Scriban Secretary, 1880
Louis XVI French Ebonized Scriban Secretary, 1880

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

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary
19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary

19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary is an antique piece of furniture that

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Secretary Simulated Chiffonier, Napoleon III Period
Antique 19th Century Secretary Simulated Chiffonier, Napoleon III Period

Antique 19th Century Secretary Simulated Chiffonier, Napoleon III Period

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique 19th century secretary simulated chiffonier, Napoleon III period A magnificent secretary

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Secretary Desk in Marquetry and Gilt Bronzes
Antique Napoleon III Secretary Desk in Marquetry and Gilt Bronzes

Antique Napoleon III Secretary Desk in Marquetry and Gilt Bronzes

Located in PARIS, FR

legant antique secretary desk from the Napoleon III period, crafted in ebonized wood and richly

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment
Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment

Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV period Rococo secretary with hidden compartment, circa 1760. This antique French

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique . A very important

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread

Antique Empire Style Secretary with Brass and Marble Top mahogany veneer
Antique Empire Style Secretary with Brass and Marble Top mahogany veneer

Antique Empire Style Secretary with Brass and Marble Top mahogany veneer

Located in Berlin, DE

Mahogany veneer on solid conifers. High-right corpus on chased bronze claw feet. Architecturally articulated front with library dummy and brass rim sockets. On both sides slightly co...

Category

20th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Dark Gray Baroque Secretary, 18th Century
Dark Gray Baroque Secretary, 18th Century

Dark Gray Baroque Secretary, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque secretary cabinet featuring a two-door glazed display hutch above and a lower section with

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Softwood

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Empire Secretary Veneered with Mahogany
18th Century Empire Secretary Veneered with Mahogany

18th Century Empire Secretary Veneered with Mahogany

Located in Opole, PL

We present you an antique piece of furniture covered with mahogany veneer with beautiful grain. It

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century
White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Elegant secretary desk with glazed upper cabinet and a gracefully broken arched pediment. The

Category

Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk
Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

collectors and connoisseurs of fine French antiques, this Louis XVI secretary demonstrates exceptional

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Empire abattant secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Style Secretary
Antique French Style Secretary

Antique French Style Secretary

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite Blue Antique French Style Secretary with gold detailing.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary
Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary

Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary

Located in New York, NY

Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary with Nail Head Decor, Drop Down Front and 2 Lower Cabinet

Category

Early 20th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Secretary Bookmatched Veneer from France
Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Secretary Bookmatched Veneer from France

Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Secretary Bookmatched Veneer from France

Located in Senden, NRW

This is a Louis Philippe walnut wood secretary folding secretary with a stunning bookmatched veneer

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique French secretary desk, around 1860.
Antique French secretary desk, around 1860.

Antique French secretary desk, around 1860.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Neat antique secretary desk made in France, around 1860. Made of walnut wood with brass ornaments

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Hickory Chair Custom Upholstered Hand Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards
A Pair of Hickory Chair Custom Upholstered Hand Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards

A Pair of Hickory Chair Custom Upholstered Hand Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Morristown, NJ

the headboard’s top rail was inspired by the bonnet of an antique French secretary’s deck. Simone is

Category

2010s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Antique Secretary, France, circa 1930
Antique Secretary, France, circa 1930

Antique Secretary, France, circa 1930

Located in Chorzów, PL

capacious drawers and a hinged flap, which, when opened, serves as a desk top. The secretary hides numerous

Category

Vintage 1930s French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Country French Secretary, Bookcase
Antique Country French Secretary, Bookcase

Antique Country French Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Secretary, bookcase is the perfect all-in-one solution! Handcrafted from

Category

Early 20th Century French Régence Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary
French Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary

French Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful French antique Louis XVI style secretary in ebonized mahogany with French polish, Carrara

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Country French Provincial Secretary, Bookcase
Antique Country French Provincial Secretary, Bookcase

Antique Country French Provincial Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Provincial secretary, bookcase features display above, storage below, and a

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

French Diminutive Secretary, 19th Century Antique
French Diminutive Secretary, 19th Century Antique

French Diminutive Secretary, 19th Century Antique

Located in Wichita, KS

A French small secretary from the 19th century in charming ochre paint. This petite secretary has

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Antique French Fruitwood Secretary, 19th Century
Antique French Fruitwood Secretary, 19th Century

Antique French Fruitwood Secretary, 19th Century

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique French fruitwood secretary with inlaid interior, circa 1850. This is an exceptional piece

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Antique French Mahogany Commode with hidden Secretary
Antique French Mahogany Commode with hidden Secretary

Antique French Mahogany Commode with hidden Secretary

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Charles X Mahogany Commode with Hidden Drop Front Secretary Satinwood inlay with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Louis XVI Style Chest/Secretary
French Antique Louis XVI Style Chest/Secretary

French Antique Louis XVI Style Chest/Secretary

Located in Austin, TX

Louis XVI style French antique chest/secretary made of mahogany and finished with an ebony French

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Antique French Secretaries For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique French secretaries for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique French secretaries — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique French secretaries have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique French secretaries made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique French secretaries have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Oleg Cassini, Europa Antiques and Emile Gallé are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique French Secretaries?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,548, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $225,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

Questions About Antique French Secretaries
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

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