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Cylinder Secretary Desk in Lucite Late 1980s Style Louis XVI
Cylinder Secretary Desk in Lucite Late 1980s Style Louis XVI

Cylinder Secretary Desk in Lucite Late 1980s Style Louis XVI

By Comatec

Located in Brussels, BE

Amazing very rare limited edition cylinder secretary desk in Lucite late 1980s This is the best secretary kept in town: A fine art, exquisite piece of furniture offered in mint cond...

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Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Lucite

Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890
Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk C1890. Measures - 87 1/2" x...

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Antique Late 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Cylinder Secretary Desk with Clock, circa 1780
Neoclassical Cylinder Secretary Desk with Clock, circa 1780

Neoclassical Cylinder Secretary Desk with Clock, circa 1780

Located in Greding, DE

Significant neoclassical cylinder secretary resting on six tapered square legs, canted at the corners.

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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Cylinder Secretary Desk, von Arnim/Boitzenburg Provenance, ca. 1810
Biedermeier Cylinder Secretary Desk, von Arnim/Boitzenburg Provenance, ca. 1810

Biedermeier Cylinder Secretary Desk, von Arnim/Boitzenburg Provenance, ca. 1810

Located in Berlin, DE

Dieses Biedermeier Zylinderbureau, entstanden am Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts, stellt ein herausragendes Zeugnis deutscher Ebenistenkunst dar und besticht gleichermaßen durch seine ar...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890 Measures - 62 1/4" x 31 3/4" x 20 5/8" This antique Victorian secretary desk, crafted around 1890, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice surmounting an upper bookcase with two 16 pane glazed glass doors with satinwood line inlay...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800

Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Louis XVI secretary desk in mahogany with satinwood inlays. Offers a cylinder top that opens to reveal a series of small drawers surrounding a closed cubby by pulling on the writin...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800
Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800

Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Christie's, New York, " Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints including The Garbisch Collection from the Sky Club", 21 January 2006, lot 846: American Federal cyl...

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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Edmund Jørgensen mid-20th century Secretary Marquetry Cylinder desk
Vintage Edmund Jørgensen mid-20th century Secretary Marquetry Cylinder desk

Vintage Edmund Jørgensen mid-20th century Secretary Marquetry Cylinder desk

By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Danish Cylinder Desk – Mid-20th Century – Edmund Jørgensen A beautiful Danish secretary desk (chatol), originally sold through the well-known Edmund Jørgensen Furniture store, found...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet
Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk. Item features 2 part construction, 2 wavy glass doors, 3 adjustable wooden shelves, 3 lower drawers, r...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass
32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass

32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Narrow 32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk w/ Beveled Glass Bookcase MINT

Category

20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Egon Ostergaard Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk, Swedish Modern, 1960
Egon Ostergaard Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk, Swedish Modern, 1960

Egon Ostergaard Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk, Swedish Modern, 1960

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic vintage mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet was made in Sweden circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay
Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay

Located in Toronto, CA

Elegant Edwardian Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry & Parquetry Inlay– English Craftsmanship Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian cylinde...

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20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

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Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary
Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

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H 95 in W 40 in D 23 in

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Located in Manhattan, NY

19th century American cylinder desk with bookcase and drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Egon Ostergaard Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Egon Ostergaard Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Egon Ostergaard Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic mid century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Teak Wood Rolltop Secretary Desk
Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Teak Wood Rolltop Secretary Desk

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Teak Wood Rolltop Secretary Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890. 84 1/4" x 38 5/8" x 21 1/...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Amazing Very Rare Limited Edition Cylinder Secretary Desk in Lucite Late 1980s
Amazing Very Rare Limited Edition Cylinder Secretary Desk in Lucite Late 1980s

Amazing Very Rare Limited Edition Cylinder Secretary Desk in Lucite Late 1980s

By Comatec

Located in Brussels, BE

It is pretty unbelievable to look inside this original limited edition --numbered 116 out of 200 and signed by Comatec, exclusive European designer-- transparent with six, not so sec...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk & Bookcase, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk & Bookcase, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk & Bookcase, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique secretary offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper bookcase having broken arch crest over double glass door case seated on desk with cylinder opening to writ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut, Glass

19th Century English Cylinder Desk and Bookcase or Secretary
19th Century English Cylinder Desk and Bookcase or Secretary

19th Century English Cylinder Desk and Bookcase or Secretary

Located in Milford, NH

A 19th century two part walnut English cylinder secretary desk and bookcase with nicely compartmentalized interior featuring a sliding writing surface with tooled leather and well ch...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Secretaires

Midcentury Swedish Modern Two-Toned Inlaid Rolltop Secretary Desk
Midcentury Swedish Modern Two-Toned Inlaid Rolltop Secretary Desk

Midcentury Swedish Modern Two-Toned Inlaid Rolltop Secretary Desk

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Swedish modern two-toned cylinder secretary desk cabinet circa 1960 has a classic Scandinavian modern design with clean minimalist lines and features a stunn...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base
Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base

Vintage Continental Secretary/Desk w/Cylinder Sides & Lyre Base

Located in Highwood, IL

Unique and wonderful, this fine desk has all the bells and whistles. With an astonishing appearance and functionality out the wazoo, this desk offers plenty of possibilities. Though ...

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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780
18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780

18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

One of a kind, late 18th century French cylinder desk from the period around 1780. Beautifully handcrafted in France, this very special rolltop secretary bureau desk shows a fine che...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique roll top secretary offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper bookcase with double glass doors opening to shelved interior and surmounting cylinder desk having ce...

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Antique 19th Century European Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Desk Secretary
Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Desk Secretary

Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Desk Secretary

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A German ‘Biedermeier’ secretary in flame mahogany, the cylinder roll opening to an interior with drawers and inlaid cabinet above a pull-out writing surface with further compartment...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880
Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880

Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Renaissance Revival diminutive cylinder desk offers walnut and burl construction with upper case having carved cartouche over double glass door bookcase surmounting lower ...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865
Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865

Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Louis XV style desk secretary cylinder model with a higher part with 2 glass doors.

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Edwardian Cylinder Desk Bookcase / Secretary
Edwardian Cylinder Desk Bookcase / Secretary

Edwardian Cylinder Desk Bookcase / Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

Inlaid Edwardian mahogany cylinder desk bookcase/secretary inlaid with satinwood, ebony and boxwood.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Victorian Oak Cylinder Top Secretary-Desk, CA 1890s
Victorian Oak Cylinder Top Secretary-Desk, CA 1890s

Victorian Oak Cylinder Top Secretary-Desk, CA 1890s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice Eastlake Victorian oak cylinder desk with a bookcase top section. The drawers and door fronts have a beutiful carved details carved as handles. Measurements: 91 inches...

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Antique 1890s English Early Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Leather-Top Roll Top Writing Desk
French Louis XVI Leather-Top Roll Top Writing Desk

French Louis XVI Leather-Top Roll Top Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Antique Louis XVI cylinder bureau, secretary desk. A retractable cylinder encloses three drawers and a leather topped writing surface with a large bottom drawer below.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary, Writing Desk, Walnut, circa 1800
Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary, Writing Desk, Walnut, circa 1800

Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary, Writing Desk, Walnut, circa 1800

Located in Greven, DE

Louis XVI cylinder secretary in walnut, writing desk West Germany Walnut and others Louis XVI around 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 112 x 96 x 62 cm Description Writing furn...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860
19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860

19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860

Located in Portland, OR

Fine antique 19th century american mahogany cylinder bookcase/secretary/desk, circa 1860. The bookcase having twin doors with astragal glazing and enclosing three shelves.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Burl walnut cylinder roll secretary desk bookcase cabinet. Item features a carved north wind face pediment, original wavy glass, pull out writing surface, beautiful...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Unique Austrian Empire Cylinder Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Cherry, Wien
Unique Austrian Empire Cylinder Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Cherry, Wien

Unique Austrian Empire Cylinder Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Cherry, Wien

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD Empire Secretary/Writing desk - (Cylinder) Material: cheerywood.

Category

Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk
Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk

Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Aesthetic period cylinder roll top secretary writing desk. Made of maplewood featuring lower chest with three knapp joint drawers, a roll top that opens to leath...

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Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Maple

18th Century Cylinder Secretary, Roll Desk with Marquetry, France, circa 1780
18th Century Cylinder Secretary, Roll Desk with Marquetry, France, circa 1780

18th Century Cylinder Secretary, Roll Desk with Marquetry, France, circa 1780

Located in Greven, DE

Cylinder desk with elaborate marquetry Alsace / Upper Rhine walnut, maple, etc. around 1780 Dimensions: H × W × D: 120 × 132 × 75 cm Description: Writing cabinet on tapering legs ...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut

Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers
Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers

Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautiful writing secretary in figured mahogany featuring a flight of 4 drawers & a cylinder top that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface with 4 interior drawers & letter cu...

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Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic vintage midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet was made in Sweden circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Rolltop Secretary Desk
Vintage Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Rolltop Secretary Desk

Vintage Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Rolltop Secretary Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard rosewood cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet was made in Sweden circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Rolltop Secretary Desk
Vintage Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Rolltop Secretary Desk

Vintage Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Rolltop Secretary Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard rosewood cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet was made in Sweden circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970
Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970

By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd

Located in The Hague, NL

This iconic midcentury Swedish modern teak cylinder rolltop secretary- desk- cabinet is made in 1970s Sweeden by Egon Ostergaard designer and manufactured by Markaryds Mobelindustri ...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970
Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970

By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd

Located in The Hague, NL

This iconic midcentury Swedish modern teak cylinder rolltop secretary- desk- cabinet is made in 1970's Sweeden by Egon Ostergaard designer and manufactured by Markaryds Mobelindustri...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Teak Secretary Desk, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Teak Secretary Desk, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Teak Secretary Desk, 1970

By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid- Century modern period teak cylinder rolltop secretary/ desk or just a cabinet is made in 1970s, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut and Burl Cylinder Desk with Bookcase
19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut and Burl Cylinder Desk with Bookcase

19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut and Burl Cylinder Desk with Bookcase

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional 19th century Eastlake Victorian carved walnut and burl wood cylinder secretary desk with glass front bookcase.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique American Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk Secretary 1875
Antique American Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk Secretary 1875

Antique American Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk Secretary 1875

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American Eastlake walnut cylinder roll-top desk, 1875. The desk having a carved gallery, below is a cylinder roll-top having burl walnut panels. Inside is a fitted interior w...

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Antique 1870s American Eastlake Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1890
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1890

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Eastlake secretary offers walnut and burl construction with pierced crest over double glass door bookcase with double glass doors opening to shelved interior over lower wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Glass

Antique Victorian Eastlake Spoon Carved Burl Walnut Cylinder Secretary
Antique Victorian Eastlake Spoon Carved Burl Walnut Cylinder Secretary

Antique Victorian Eastlake Spoon Carved Burl Walnut Cylinder Secretary

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Eastlake cylinder secretary features burl walnut construction including cylinder desk opening to pull-out writing surface with interior pigeon holes and drawers above storage...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Cylinder Bookcase Secretary, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Cylinder Bookcase Secretary, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Cylinder Bookcase Secretary, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

A large antique Victorian cylinder secretary offers carved foliate crown on enclosed bookcase with double glass doors surmounting cylinder desk opening to pull out writing surface wi...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top, c. 1830
North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top, c. 1830

North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top, c. 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top. A rare cylinder top pine secretary with Birch wood interior drawers, original pulls and birch pull out writin...

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Birch, Pine

Antique Secretary Desk, Cylinder Desk, East Lake Desk, Walnut Desk, 1880
Antique Secretary Desk, Cylinder Desk, East Lake Desk, Walnut Desk, 1880

Antique Secretary Desk, Cylinder Desk, East Lake Desk, Walnut Desk, 1880

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique secretary desk, cylinder desk, East Lake desk, walnut, Antique Furniture, America 1880, B1505 America 1880 Solid walnut and veneers Original finish Overhanging cornice ...

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Antique 1880s Scottish Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Cylinder Secretary, North Germany, circa 1800-1810, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Cylinder Secretary, North Germany, circa 1800-1810, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Cylinder Secretary, North Germany, circa 1800-1810, Mahogany

Located in Muenster, NRW

North Germany, circa 1800-1810 Mahogany veneered Extendable writing record with leather covered Nice inner life with rolling fastener and pushes Bulged out body Secret compartme...

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Antique Early 1800s German Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th century mahogany cylinder top pedestal desk secretary
19th century mahogany cylinder top pedestal desk secretary

19th century mahogany cylinder top pedestal desk secretary

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Wonderful Victorian mahogany cylinder top desk circa 1860 . The desk has a large slide out work top with three inset leather surfaces the centre insert lifts and can be adjustable ,t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk
Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk
Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk Unsigned C1880 Measures - 88 1/4" x 45 3/4" x 23 1/4" A striking example of Renaissance Revival design, this walnut and burl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

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Vintage Danish Walnut 19th-century escritoire / Secretary, Victorian style
Vintage Danish Walnut 19th-century escritoire / Secretary, Victorian style

Vintage Danish Walnut 19th-century escritoire / Secretary, Victorian style

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This 19th-century secretary desk, also known as an escritoire, is a stunning piece crafted from exquisite burr veneer with rich grain patterns and a warm glow throughout. Reflecting ...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Cabinets

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George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

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Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 98.75 in W 42 in D 22.5 in

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This exquisite pie...

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Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires

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19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

$7,021Sale Price|20% Off

H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

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Karl Springer Style Large Lucite Brass and Glass Console / Sofa Table, 1980s
Karl Springer Style Large Lucite Brass and Glass Console / Sofa Table, 1980s

Karl Springer Style Large Lucite Brass and Glass Console / Sofa Table, 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Refurbished vintage Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer style huge five foot long (150cm) and tall console, sofa, foyer or entrance table made of Lucite / acrylic with glass tabletop wi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

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Coffee or Side Table, Lucite Glass Gold Brass, 1970
Coffee or Side Table, Lucite Glass Gold Brass, 1970

Coffee or Side Table, Lucite Glass Gold Brass, 1970

$1,500

H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Coffee or Side Table, Lucite Glass Gold Brass, 1970

By Pierre Vandel

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A cocktail or side table in the style of Pierre Vandel, Paris, France, manufactured in Mid-Century in 1970s. It is made of Lucite, glass and gilded parts. Excellent condition.

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut & Burl Roll Top Secretary Desk C1880
Victorian Walnut & Burl Roll Top Secretary Desk C1880

Victorian Walnut & Burl Roll Top Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique Victorian secretary desk, crafted around 1880, features a sophisticated design in walnut and burl wood. The upper section presents a bookcase with two glass-paned doors,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer
19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer

19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer

$7,021Sale Price|20% Off

H 61.82 in W 41.34 in D 21.07 in

19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer

Located in Münster, DE

Biedermeier standing secretary desk, walnut veneer, beautifully mirrored veneer, architectural interior with maple and burl maple veneer, mirrored compartment and secret compartment...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Oversized Victorian Walnut & Burl Triple Door Secretary Desk/Bookcase c1880
Oversized Victorian Walnut & Burl Triple Door Secretary Desk/Bookcase c1880

Oversized Victorian Walnut & Burl Triple Door Secretary Desk/Bookcase c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An impressive oversized Victorian secretary desk and bookcase crafted from walnut and burl wood, dating to approximately 1880. This substantial piece features a triple-door design, w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console
21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console

21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console

Located in Miami, FL

This is one of five exclusive pieces. Two-drawer mirrored glass and brass writing desk Beautiful and elegant design Perfect finished. Overall dimensions: 127 cm W x 51 cm D x 8...

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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier secretary desk veneered in walnut, featuring three lower drawers, a flat fall-front writing surface, and a top drawer. The pilasters are designed as columns with baluste...

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Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Walnut

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

$8,500

H 55.75 in W 40.5 in D 18.25 in

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

Located in Houston, TX

French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Marble, Ormolu

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By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

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Located in South Bend, IN

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$7,485 / item

H 87 in W 59 in D 18 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

$4,915Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Torino, Piemonte

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.

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Located in Vero Beach, FL

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Brass

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18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Fuchsia Otello Screen with Flowers

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By Porte Italia

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$198,500 / set

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Cylinder Secretary Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cylinder secretary desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cylinder secretary desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Cylinder secretary desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Cylinder secretary desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Victorian and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Comatec produced beautiful cylinder secretary desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Cylinder Secretary Desks?

Prices for cylinder secretary desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cylinder secretary desks begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $17,955, while the average can fetch as much as $4,070.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

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