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Grande Biedermeier Secrétaire
Located in New York, NY
functioning. The clean curves, both convex and concave, gleam with the patina of time, in this case about 200
Category
Antique 1810s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
paved "urn" secrétaire
Located in Firenze, IT
Bellissimo secretaire "a urna" lastronato in legno di palissandro con filetti in legno di frutto
Category
Antique 18th Century Secretaires
Materials
Kingwood
1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
Located in Hanover, MA
in walnut with seven drawers with brass ring pulls, attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
The curved drawer
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Goatskin
Chinoiserie Gilt Lacquer Table Secretaire
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming tabletop secretaire is decorated in gold and black in the Chinoiserie style. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Painted Baroque Secretaire, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque slanted-flap bureau with curved front and three drawers. The bureau rests on pressed ball
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Softwood
18th Century Swiss Made Secretaire
Located in Greven, DE
design.
We see strong curves in the base area and on the pilaster strips of the furniture. The drawer
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Yew
18th Century Baroque Secretaire Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
maple veneered on softwood corpus, 3 drawers, double curved corpus on ball feet, slanted flap and front
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Antique 1750s German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet with carved cavetto cornice, over a slim curved frieze drawer and one upper and two
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Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in New Orleans, LA
mounts, the secrétaire rests on four curved feet enveloped by ornamented bronze.
Celebrated as one of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Biedermeier Secretaire, South German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretaire in cherry veneer with a two-door lower part, a flat writing flap and a wide
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
Baroque Tabernacle Secretaire, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque Tabernacle Secretaire in three parts, boasting a three-drawer lower chest set on graceful
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretaire in Ashwood, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
secretary is veneered with ash and meticulously hand-polished to highlight its natural beauty. The curved
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Ash
19th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
beautifully curved fittings are made of brass.
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Secretaires
Materials
Brass
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century baroque secretaire, Lake Constance region. Two-drawer body on curved square feet
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Antique 1750s German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Danish Blue Painted Baroque Cabinet Bureau / Secretaire
Located in Kastrup, DK
beautiful blue color and a dark grey interior.
Upper cabinet with curved crown and a decorative carved swan
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque writing secretaire with slanted flap and curved front and frame. The secretaire has two
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Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Softwood
Beautiful French Bureau/ Secretaire 19th/20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful French Bureau 19th/20th Century
with three drawers, four curved legs, border and top
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Fruitwood
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Teak Secretaire by Gunnar Falsig 1960s
By Holstebro Møbelfabrik, Gunnar Falsig
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern teak secretaire by Gunnar Falsig 1960s
Mid-century modern Danish secretaire
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Pair of Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Secrétaires Abbatant
By Henry Dasson
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Napoleon III gilt-bronze mounted, Marquetry Inlaid Secrétaires Abbatants, by Henry Dasson
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Secretaire with Urn Decoration, around 1790
Located in Greding, DE
look. The interior comprises seven drawers and a mirrored tabernacle compartment surrounded by a curved
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Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Important 18th century secrétaire or writing cabinet elaborately made in the baroque period in West
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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 85.04 in W 49.61 in D 27.95 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry, Maple, Inlays, Brass, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Stately large Biedermeier secretaire from south Germany around 1830.
Cherry veneered on softwood
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Iron, Tin
H 72.45 in W 46.86 in D 25.4 in
Vintage Birch Secrétaire with Three Drawers and Brass Details, Italy
By Massimo Campigli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This is a stunning birch secretaire that features brass hands and durmast
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 45.67 in W 41.74 in D 21.26 in
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 18th Century Narrow Antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire in Pine
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and in fully original condition Swedish pine secretaire features rounded corners with a
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Pine
H 53.94 in W 37.01 in D 14.97 in
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Notable French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A secretaire a deux corps with a tall separately made upper cabinet. The top with three curved
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880
Located in Portland, OR
secretaire abattant, circa 1880.
The serpentine shaped secretary is modeled as a semainier ( seven drawer
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Secretaires
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Marble, Ormolu
H 50 in W 26 in D 14 in
Late 18th Century Secretaire with Architectural Marquetry, Italy, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
.
Two-piece piece of furniture standing on slightly curved stud feet.
The three lower drawers are
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Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 86.23 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 in
Original Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Mahogany Veneer, circa 1845-1850
Located in Berlin, DE
, architecturally designed interior life. Curved cornice, flanked by Amphora-shaped ornamental elements. This
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20th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 68.12 in W 35.83 in D 17.33 in
Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Madrid, ES
Secretaire "à abattant". Fine woods, marquetry, interior with drawers in rosewood and textile
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 42.92 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
18th Century German Baroque Secretaire, Louis XV, Walnut, circa 1750
Located in Greven, DE
Brunswick design is that the drawers are quite curved, but the writing part is built straight on top of them
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 84.65 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in
Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
. Diagonal flap secretary or chest of drawers.
The three-leaf chest of drawers is gently convexly curved
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Secretaire with Bronze Decoration in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Small secretaire in doucine, curved on three sides, in veneer of precious wood inlaid in leaves in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.82 in W 18.12 in D 12.6 in
19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood
Located in Greven, DE
corner joints of the drawers are neatly galvanized, and the four curved drawers inside are grooved at the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Birch
H 53.15 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
of the secretaire features many small drawers surrounding a central compartment with curved double
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Greek Revival Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 86.62 in W 48.04 in D 29.14 in
Ladies Desk, Secretaire En Pente, Bureau De Dames, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique ladies' desk - Bureau des Dames - Secretaire en Pente.
France
second half of 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 38.98 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaire in Lacquer by Jacques Dubois (1694-1763)
By Jacques Dubois
Located in NICE, FR
, you'll find its interior adorned with five small curved drawers in rosewood and rosewood veneer. The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 38.19 in D 16.15 in
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Description:
A chest of drawers-like piece of furniture standing on curved legs with fine gilded fittings in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Secretaire and Cupboard, Epoche Charles X, France, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
a fantastic interior in the neo-Gothic style.
Above a row of elegantly curved drawers and separated
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Antique 1830s French Charles X Secretaires
Materials
Maple
19th Century Transforming Table, Ladies Desk, Secretaire, Walnut, France ca 1860
Located in Greven, DE
walnut.
When closed, we see an obviously three-storey side table on curved legs and with a curved cut
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu by S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
Category
2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
French 18th C. Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Secretaire by RVLC
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
A Louis XV/XVI transitional ormolu mounted tulipwood secretaire by RVLC
Rare and elegant secretary
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 44.88 in W 33.07 in D 16.14 in
Curved Secretary, Rosewood and Lemon Tree, circa 1835-1840, Biedermeier Period
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Imposing curved secretary called "tulip" in rosewood and lemon marquetry decorated with arabesques
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Antique 19th Century Restauration Secretaires
Materials
Fruitwood, Rosewood
H 72.05 in W 40.16 in D 20.48 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, the antique "secretaire a abattant" with upper display
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
piece stands out for its beautiful kingwood veneer and marquetry on an oak carcass. The secretaire with
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany
Laurameroni Modern Cabinet "Collectionist" with Sesel Brass Handles
By Laurameroni, Bartoli Design
Located in Monza, IT
Storage unit in Siberian Ash wood with 7 hinged doors and curved sides. Satin brass base and 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Secretaires
Materials
Wood
18th Century Oak Secretary From England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
secretary composed of 4 drawers as well as a theater.
This secretaire stands out by a magnificent interior
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Antique Solid Oak Biedermeier Secretary in Honey Color
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful secretaire abbatant or standing secretary.
Made in the finest European oak, this
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
a true piece of art.
The curved legs and side arms of this Art Deco Louise Semainier are hand
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2010s Indian Other Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
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Curved Secretaires For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of curved secretaires is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, all curved secretaires available were constructed with great care. There are 311 antique and vintage curved secretaires for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of curved secretaires available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Curved secretaires bearing Baroque or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made curved secretaires over the years, but those made by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and DeCastelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Curved Secretaires?
Prices for curved secretaires can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, curved secretaires begin at $344 and can go as high as $485,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,867.
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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