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Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior

Located in Reading, Berkshire

single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat, 19th Cenury
Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat, 19th Cenury

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat, 19th Cenury

Located in Spencertown, NY

The rectangular desk with Greek key tooled black leather top, with 3 drawers below and tapering

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Nickel Plated Desk Lamp with Greek Key Design
Nickel Plated Desk Lamp with Greek Key Design

Nickel Plated Desk Lamp with Greek Key Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nickel Plated Greek Key Design Lamp, American, circa 1940's. This piece shows excellent attention

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Antique Mahogany Side Table Circa 1860
Antique Mahogany Side Table Circa 1860

Antique Mahogany Side Table Circa 1860

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

table, or writing desk. Key Details Period: Circa 1860 (Late William IV / Early Victorian) Origin

Category

Antique 1840s British William IV Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1910 Heinrich Wenck Hardwood Partners Desk With Drawers, Doors & Keys
1910 Heinrich Wenck Hardwood Partners Desk With Drawers, Doors & Keys

1910 Heinrich Wenck Hardwood Partners Desk With Drawers, Doors & Keys

By Erik Wørts

Located in London, GB

Circa. 1910 Heinrich Wenck Mahogany Partners Desk With Drawers, Doors & Keys. Solid table top

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1960s French Earthenware Table Lamp in Sculptural Terracotta
1960s French Earthenware Table Lamp in Sculptural Terracotta

1960s French Earthenware Table Lamp in Sculptural Terracotta

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

can serve as a statement lamp on a console, side table, or desk. Key Features: French glazed

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Gold Brass Desk Tray Pen Keys Holder Vide Poche Continental Brass c

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Danish Secretary's Desk
Danish Secretary's Desk

Danish Secretary's Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Vitze Secretary's Dresser. Teak wood with oil finish. Drop down desk with key. 3 spacious drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Cartier Style, Modern Key Table Lamps, Red Leather, Brass, Paper Shades
Cartier Style, Modern Key Table Lamps, Red Leather, Brass, Paper Shades

Cartier Style, Modern Key Table Lamps, Red Leather, Brass, Paper Shades

By Cartier

Located in Stamford, CT

Contemporary, Cartier Style, Modern Key Table or Desk Lamps, Red Leather, Brass, Paper Shades This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's Medium Sized Mid Century Desk - Cabinet
1960's Medium Sized Mid Century Desk - Cabinet

1960's Medium Sized Mid Century Desk - Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

opening to reveal a beautifully made and practical desk, the desk retains the original key. The little

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather

Located in Centennial, CO

buttery smooth with a subtle glow. The key works on the desk portion only. An absolutely stunning piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Italian Slant Front Desk, Hand-Carved Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Italian Slant Front Desk, Hand-Carved Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Italian Slant Front Desk, Hand-Carved Walnut

Located in Winter Park, FL

bronze hardware, working locks with two keys. Desk opens to reveal four small interior drawers. Large

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mahogany Secretary with Flip Down Desk and Storage
Vintage Mahogany Secretary with Flip Down Desk and Storage

Vintage Mahogany Secretary with Flip Down Desk and Storage

Located in Hopewell, NJ

away mail and desk accessories. Key included. (Barrier)

Category

Vintage 1940s American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

1960's Large Mid Century Desk - Cabinet - Up Zavody
1960's Large Mid Century Desk - Cabinet - Up Zavody

1960's Large Mid Century Desk - Cabinet - Up Zavody

Located in Hook, Hampshire

and practical desk, the desk retains the original key. To give a sense of scale the bottom desk

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit

Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in West Chester, PA

original brass key for the desk is included. Lower cabinet with paneled doors and adjustable shelf

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Pennsylvania House Slant Front 4-Drawer Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock
Pennsylvania House Slant Front 4-Drawer Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock

Pennsylvania House Slant Front 4-Drawer Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Germantown, MD

drawers with dovetail construction and Chippendale styles drawer pulls. Functuonal lock with key.. Desk

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors
Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors

Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Asheville, NC

drop desk with Baker key, brass hinges and handles. Mirrored mini bar. Dovetail drawers. Excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Secretaire
French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Secretaire

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Secretaire

Located in Carmine, TX

keys the Secretary Desks and the marble top are in very good condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

key. Beneath the desk are one slender drawer and three traditional larger drawers with rococo-shaped

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Slant Front Secretary Bookcase In French Country Style
Slant Front Secretary Bookcase In French Country Style

Slant Front Secretary Bookcase In French Country Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

drawer with key escutcheon. Above are two short drawers with brass pulls, flanked by recessed desk

Category

20th Century French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Jaipur Style Porcelain Vide-Poche with Mughal Maharadjah Miniature Portrait
Jaipur Style Porcelain Vide-Poche with Mughal Maharadjah Miniature Portrait

Jaipur Style Porcelain Vide-Poche with Mughal Maharadjah Miniature Portrait

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Originally conceived as an ashtray, the piece serves beautifully today as a vide-poche, jewelry dish, key

Category

Late 20th Century French Anglo-Indian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Secretary
French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Secretary

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

lock and key. Below the desk you’ll find four additional drawers. Cast gilt bronze ormolu is found at

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Centyr Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair
19th Centyr Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

19th Centyr Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

as a desk, hall, or occasional chair. Key Features: * Authentic 19th century English Windsor chair

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Yew

19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary Cabinet with Clock
19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary Cabinet with Clock

19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary Cabinet with Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

. The desktop opens and rests on extending wooden arms; there is no lock or key. The interior desk

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Attributed Pair of Mondrian-Inspired Bowls -- Raymor
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Attributed Pair of Mondrian-Inspired Bowls -- Raymor

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Attributed Pair of Mondrian-Inspired Bowls -- Raymor

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

versatile catch-all or vide-poche—ideal for jewelry, keys, desk objects or small personal items. Compact in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Ceramic

1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire
1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire

1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire

Located in Bradenton, FL

acanthus. The writing desk locks with the original key, and a simply carved serpentine skirt trims the base

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Tray Trio
Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Tray Trio

Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Tray Trio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

jewelry, keys, or desk accessories, while their sculptural form makes them excellent standalone accents

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

distressed to fit the age and grace of the desk. A key for both desktop and interior small cabinet are

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

1980s Post Modern Gold and Black Ceramic Italian Vide Poche by Capodimonte
1980s Post Modern Gold and Black Ceramic Italian Vide Poche by Capodimonte

1980s Post Modern Gold and Black Ceramic Italian Vide Poche by Capodimonte

By Capodimonte

Located in Aci Castello, IT

, or desk to hold keys, coins, or small objects. It also works beautifully as a standalone decorative

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

three large drawers. This secretary stands just under 7' tall. Top cabinet opens/locks with key, as desk

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Country Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810

Located in Round Top, TX

original key is included. Desk is easier to open simply using same key as a pull. While there are two keys

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler Model 63 Danish Modern Teak Secretary
Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler Model 63 Danish Modern Teak Secretary

Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler Model 63 Danish Modern Teak Secretary

By Kai Kristiansen, Torring Mobelfabrik

Located in Munich, Bavaria

craftmanship. It was build without using keys. The desk surface drops down to expose three small drawers and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored
Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored

By Giovanni Garibaldi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with 2 keys, 1 key operates the lower cabinet and 1 key operates the middle secretary desk. No key is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Silver Compote with Amber Stem
Silver Compote with Amber Stem

Silver Compote with Amber Stem

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ribbed stem to hold base. wonderful for key, the desk or work station or decorative piece on cocktail

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Signed Handmade New Zealand Blackwood Bowl with Rough Hewn Edges
Signed Handmade New Zealand Blackwood Bowl with Rough Hewn Edges

Signed Handmade New Zealand Blackwood Bowl with Rough Hewn Edges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- could be used at the entry or desk to hold mail, keys or notes.

Category

20th Century New Zealand Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Hardwood

Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40
Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40

Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

over 6' tall. Top cabinet opens/locks with key, as does desk top. Open Depth: 32.25" Restored, strong

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Georgian-Inspired Miniature Italian Walnut Secretaire
Georgian-Inspired Miniature Italian Walnut Secretaire

Georgian-Inspired Miniature Italian Walnut Secretaire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

popular during the Georgian period. The four center drawers and the slant top desk with locks and keys

Category

Early 2000s Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

keys. Desk features two 38 cm drop-leaf; table measures 140 cm and 216 cm when fully extended

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano

A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano

By Bechstein Piano Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

intricately carved ornate music desk and original keys. Circa: 1872. Length: 80 inches (203.2 cm) Width: 59

Category

Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Desk by Ernest Boiceau
Art Deco Desk by Ernest Boiceau

Art Deco Desk by Ernest Boiceau

By Ernest Boiceau

Located in New York, NY

across braziers on both the front and the back of the desk, and blind-tooled Greek keys trimming white

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze, Other

Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box

Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

box comes with its original lock & key.  A fine desk top box for valuables or correspondence, or

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Retro Teak Swedish Desk with Original Key from 1950s
Retro Teak Swedish Desk with Original Key from 1950s

Retro Teak Swedish Desk with Original Key from 1950s

Located in Singapore, SG

Beautiful desk in original design from Sweden midcentury with one middle drawer and two

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

A Neoclassic mahogany desk inlaid with Greek key design
A Neoclassic mahogany desk inlaid with Greek key design

A Neoclassic mahogany desk inlaid with Greek key design

Located in New York, NY

A Neoclassic mahogany desk with three drawers in the front and back; the drawers and sides inlaid

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Fruitwood

Large Lighter Key
Large Lighter Key

Large Lighter Key

Unavailable|$541

Large Lighter Key

Located in Paris, FR

Large lighter key Circa 1970 Nonfunctional.

Category

Mid-20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fabulous Danish Teak Desk with Matching Desk Chair
Fabulous Danish Teak Desk with Matching Desk Chair

Fabulous Danish Teak Desk with Matching Desk Chair

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous Danish teak four-drawer desk with working locks and keys. There is also a matching leather

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys
Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys

Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys

Located in Sausalito, CA

Set of 28 vintage and antique flat keys, originally for boxes, trunks, cabinets, etc. **The size

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk by Lebus Desk Co
Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk by Lebus Desk Co

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk by Lebus Desk Co

By Harris Lebus

Located in Manchester, GB

fielded (bevelled) usually a sign of superior quality and with both locks working with keys. The desk

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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