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Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards
Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards

Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards

By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

This Danish Modern Secretary Desk blends elegant design with everyday functionality, bringing classic mid century style into your home or office.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Adams Style Mahogany Half Cylinder Secretary Writing Desk Hutch Curio 92"
Adams Style Mahogany Half Cylinder Secretary Writing Desk Hutch Curio 92"

Adams Style Mahogany Half Cylinder Secretary Writing Desk Hutch Curio 92"

Located in Dayton, OH

A very large and impressive vintage Adams style half cylinder secretary desk / hutch featuring a mahogany finish with upper bookcase curio cabinet with fretwork doors supported by a ...

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Late 20th Century Adam Style Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique R J Horner Inlaid Mahogany Side by Side Curio & Secretary Desk C1930
Antique R J Horner Inlaid Mahogany Side by Side Curio & Secretary Desk C1930

Antique R J Horner Inlaid Mahogany Side by Side Curio & Secretary Desk C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique R J Horner Inlaid Mahogany & Mirrored Side by Side Curio & Secretary Desk with Spindle ...

Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet
Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet

Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage library secretary desk with bubble glass bookcase, circa 1970s/1980s. Inspired by a blend of Georgian and Federal Styling. Made of walnut featuring five drawers including one...

Category

Vintage 1970s Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Modern Neoclassic Rococo Curio Display Case & Secretary Desk
Modern Neoclassic Rococo Curio Display Case & Secretary Desk

Modern Neoclassic Rococo Curio Display Case & Secretary Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modern red-edition neoclassic curio display case & secretary desk with distinct Rococo hardware for extra flair, circa 1980, Made in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Rococo Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique American Victorian Cherry Secretary Desk & Bookcase Hutch Curio Cabinet
Antique American Victorian Cherry Secretary Desk & Bookcase Hutch Curio Cabinet

Antique American Victorian Cherry Secretary Desk & Bookcase Hutch Curio Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Victorian fall/ drop front secretary desk, bookcase, hutch and curio. Made of solid cherry featuring rectangular form with upper bookcase curio that retains original...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Banks Coldstone Mahogany Secretary Bookcase Curio Cabinet Desk Hutch 79"
Banks Coldstone Mahogany Secretary Bookcase Curio Cabinet Desk Hutch 79"

Banks Coldstone Mahogany Secretary Bookcase Curio Cabinet Desk Hutch 79"

By Banks, Coldstone Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

A very impressive vintage Banks Coldstone Co mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / curio cabinet / hutch / desk.

Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian side by side / secretary desk / bookcase / display case. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with curio cabinet next to a drop front secretary ove...

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Victorian side by side / secretary desk / bookcase / display case. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with curio cabinet next to a drop front secr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

19th C. Chippendale Flame Mahogany Bookcase Side Secretary Desk Curio Cabinet
19th C. Chippendale Flame Mahogany Bookcase Side Secretary Desk Curio Cabinet

19th C. Chippendale Flame Mahogany Bookcase Side Secretary Desk Curio Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite 19th century Chippendale style side by side secretary. A rectangular case with breakfront design made from crotch mahogany with carved backsplash.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase
Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase

Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase

By Maddox Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Maddox Queen Anne cherry small secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features solid wood construction, nice smaller size, beautiful wood grain, 2 part construction, lig...

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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio
Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio

Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jasper cabinet Co. cherry wood Queen Anne secretary desk display cabinet Curio. Item features bonnet top, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, 2 part construction, lighted ...

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Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top

Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ethan Allen Queen Anne cherrywood drop front secretary desk with curio top. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, 2-part construction, 2 glass swing doors, ori...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Pennsylvania House English Chippendale Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
Pennsylvania House English Chippendale Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase

Pennsylvania House English Chippendale Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Dayton, OH

1970s Vintage Pennsylvania House English Chippendale style cherry block front secretary desk with curio bookcase. The desk features a slant or drop front writing surface that opens ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with carved floral and acanthus fretwork accents over a glass ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of quartersawn or "tiger" oak featuring an arched arcade with intricate carvings and a ...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of quartersawn or "tiger" oak with a curved glass bookcase and drop front secretary ...

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase. Details: Tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk,...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase.Tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top ...

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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

By Skandia Furniture 1

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Late Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase by Skandia Furniture Company, circa 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Victorian Golden Oak Side by Side Bow Glass Curio Secretary Desk Bookcase
Victorian Golden Oak Side by Side Bow Glass Curio Secretary Desk Bookcase

Victorian Golden Oak Side by Side Bow Glass Curio Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Victorian golden oak side by side bow glass curio secretary desk bookcase. Item features bow glass door, fall front writing surface, solid oakwood construction, nicely carved details...

Category

20th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Oak

Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Top
Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Top

Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Top

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Toledo, OH

Hepplewhite mahogany secretary desk bookcase with curio top. Drop down writing surface with pullout / pull-out supports.

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Classical Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Victorian Curio Cabinet Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Victorian Curio Cabinet Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Victorian Curio Cabinet Secretary Desk

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique late 19th century French petite Victorian cabinet secretary desk, circa 1900. Elegant with traces of old paint, good patina, pitch pine.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Pine

Ethan Allen Georgian Court Cherrywood Secretary Desk Curio with Bookcase Top
Ethan Allen Georgian Court Cherrywood Secretary Desk Curio with Bookcase Top

Ethan Allen Georgian Court Cherrywood Secretary Desk Curio with Bookcase Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ethan Allen Georgian court cherrywood secretary desk curio with bookcase top. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, 2 part construction, beveled glass doors, s...

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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of quartersawn or "tiger" oak The body of the cabinet includes a curved glass bookcase and drop fr...

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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Secretaires

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Glass, Oak

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase.Tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Laminate

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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Curio Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the curio secretary you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, glass and cherry, every curio secretary was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect curio secretary — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A curio secretary, designed in the Victorian or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one curio secretary that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ethan Allen, George Hepplewhite and Maddox Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Curio Secretary?

Prices for a curio secretary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $5,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,675.

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