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Desks With Secret Compartments

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Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in New York, NY
, pigeonholes, and shaped compartments in warmly patinated natural wood—including a cleverly concealed secret
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

$3,000
H 39 in W 38 in D 19 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
secret compartment. The figures can also be pulled out as drawers, allowing access to four further
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment

$15,815
H 66.54 in W 39.77 in D 20.87 in
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Slope With Secret Compartment
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Inlay Throughout. With A Secret Compartment The slope features a well executed fitted interior
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Slope With Secret Compartment
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Slope With Secret Compartment

Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Slope With Secret Compartment

$3,416 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 6.89 in W 17.72 in D 10.04 in
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
to hold letters and writing materials, and in addition to this there is a secret hidden compartment
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

$2,924 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.95 in D 10.12 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

$1,771 Sale Price
29% Off
H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
section showcases a slanted front desk with scalloped compartments, secret ones and multiple drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Brass

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk

$13,950
H 87.5 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
Study Table, Midcentury Wooden Office Desk, Writing Desk
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
The minimalistic approach for the office desk. With 3 secret compartments, working is now neat. The
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Study Table, Midcentury Wooden Office Desk, Writing Desk
Study Table, Midcentury Wooden Office Desk, Writing Desk

Study Table, Midcentury Wooden Office Desk, Writing Desk

$6,761 / item
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Hand Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
a fully appointed desk interior with hidden secret compartments. With two over two drawers
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Hand Painted Bureau Bookcase
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Hand Painted Bureau Bookcase

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Hand Painted Bureau Bookcase

$9,737
H 87.8 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in

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18th C Bureau Dos D'ane
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming 18th C drop front desk with secret compartment and fitted interior.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane
18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

H 35 in W 28 in D 18 in
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
be lifted to reveal more storage space, and a secret compartment. Removing the right hand inkwell and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

H 6 in W 14 in D 6 in
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
removing the small compartment lid next to the right hand inkwell and pressing on the right and edge of the
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments
Located in Senden, NRW
moving the upper gallery plate sideways you can find a secret compartment with several small shelves
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20th Century German Empire Desks

Materials

Walnut

English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments
English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments

English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments

H 60.63 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 in
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers. Retro-fited with Brass English
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

H 11 in W 19 in D 17 in
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

H 47 in W 22.5 in D 4.2 in
18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Milford, NH
An 18th century Chippendale slant front desk with a unique fan carved compartmentalized interior
Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments
18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments

18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments

H 41.38 in W 38.5 in D 20.38 in
Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Milford, NH
interior, including a secret hidden back compartment which rises up with release button inside the right
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Early 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment
Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment

Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment

H 38.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'
Located in Atlanta, GA
better? How about the central cubby inside the secretary having not one, but two secret compartments
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'
Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

H 79.5 in W 42.75 in D 19 in
Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
By Dux of Sweden, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Slick profile Danish Mid-Century Modern teak desk with secret compartment.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

H 29 in W 42 in L 29 in
Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
one of an edition of three. The drawers have tradition runners and a secret compartment! The underside
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2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field
Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field

Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field

H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 22.64 in
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
. The Writing Box features a secret compartment with hidden push button access (see photos). The secret
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.3 in W 14.96 in D 10.04 in
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
spring loaded compartment inside -see last two images. The secret compartment has two drawers. Side
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.25 in W 20.75 in D 10.5 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
secret compartment inside hiding two small drawers*see last image. Initials on brass plaque on lid LPB.
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
small drawers inside and two secret compartments on the sides. Truly elegant and important for any room
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments
19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments

19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments

H 90.56 in W 55.12 in D 22.45 in
Italian 60's Saporiti Writing Desk w/ Matching Chair
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
several secret compartments for your papers, letters, voting ballot!!! Matching desk chair included.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Italian 60's Saporiti Writing Desk w/ Matching Chair
Italian 60's Saporiti Writing Desk w/ Matching Chair

Italian 60's Saporiti Writing Desk w/ Matching Chair

H 29.5 in W 53 in D 31 in
Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI period drop front desk of solid cherrywood. With a secret compartment
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk
Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Period Danish Chest/Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three draws under a drop front retractable desk with draws, cabinets and secret compartments.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Period Danish Chest/Desk
Period Danish Chest/Desk

Period Danish Chest/Desk

H 40.75 in W 38 in D 18.25 in
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
construction. Pull-out desk top with small secret compartment. Dark chocolate near ebonized finish. Standing on
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console

Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console

H 29 in W 50.5 in D 20 in
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
also a small secret compartment that is revealed when you remove one of the drawers, perfect for rings
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment

H 29.5 in W 64 in D 31 in
Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
one of an edition of three. The drawers have tradition runners and a secret compartment! The underside
Category

2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.
Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.

Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.

H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 22.64 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

H 25.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 6 in W 13.75 in D 9.25 in
Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
, this unique objet d'art is actually a very functional item - a desk paperweight with a secret
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Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s
Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

H 2.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would
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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Sliding Writing Surface, Secret Compartments, & a Letter Slot
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments

H 42 in W 46 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
Located in Matosinhos, PT
19th century French Louis XV style marquetry bureau desk with secret compartment, circa 1870. It
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
Located in Matosinhos, PT
19th century rosewood French Louis XV style marquetry bureau desk with secret compartment, circa
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

H 40.94 in W 28.74 in D 18.5 in
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
complex mechanisms for secret compartments. He was bought out by Asprey in 1859 and had two royal warrants
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Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.25 in W 16 in D 10 in
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. The top half of the writing slope also has a large storage space and houses secret drawers! The back
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

H 8 in W 20 in D 11 in
Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany
Located in Santander, ES
further interior secret spaces and more hidden drawers. Below the desk area there are five drawers, two
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany
Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany

Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany

H 43.71 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
19th c. Carlton House Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique Carlton House Style Desk with sliding writing surface, secret compartments, and a letter
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th c. Carlton House Style Desk
19th c. Carlton House Style Desk

19th c. Carlton House Style Desk

H 42 in W 46 in D 24.25 in
Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A fine quality mid-18th century mahogany kneehole desk with a secret compartment. Dimensions
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Antique 1750s English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

H 31.5 in W 33 in D 22 in
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790, with secret document compartment; Work
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Cherry, Oak

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790

H 38.25 in W 49.25 in D 19.5 in
Maison Jansen Secretaire/Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
tapering legs, fold down desk with walnut interior, secret compartment and small drawers; Mirror interior
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Vintage 1940s Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Secretaire/Bar Cabinet
Maison Jansen Secretaire/Bar Cabinet

Maison Jansen Secretaire/Bar Cabinet

H 47.5 in W 59 in D 14.5 in
Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
felt lined writing desk comes with secret compartments for storage. The bookcase also features display
Category

Vintage 1930s Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

H 77 in Dm 19 in
18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Charlevoix, MI
smaller drawers and a number of secret compartments.
Category

Antique 18th Century European Desks

Materials

Burl, Oak

18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments
18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments

18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments

H 4.75 in W 50.25 in D 25.25 in
Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secret compartments one
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

H 9.5 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
initial plate. This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three small drawers and
Category

Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

H 9 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

$18,850
H 86 in W 50 in D 17.25 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nin...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

$555
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
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2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs

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Straw

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are thrilled to present this fantastic pair of antique Italian bookcases dating to the final decades of the 19th century. A stunning pair of bookcases with a timeless antique char...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED
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$10,769 Sale Price / set
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H 85.63 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$132,909 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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Burl, Poplar

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
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Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930's Restauration nécessaire
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Canapes

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Wood

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
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Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930

$8,451
H 22.84 in W 57.88 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000
H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in
19th Century Black French Empire Polished Ebony Secretary, Antique Birch Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Ebony, in good condition. The bottom part of the Parisian cabinet is comp...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

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

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

$58,900
H 61 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant, antique Austrian mahogany Biedermeier secretary desk cabinet, circa 1820. The cabinet in two sections, the top with a curved architectural pediment, below is a curve...
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820

$6,500
H 77.25 in W 40 in D 19.75 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier style. It has a beautiful walnut veneer ...
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 63.39 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,902 Sale Price
50% Off
H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The ...
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary

$56,800
H 64.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Imperial 19th Century Carved Wine Table raised on stand with three drawers. Exceptional table having scalloped apron with carved spandrels and carved Rams legs front set on stand of...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

$3,150 Sale Price
25% Off
H 35 in W 48 in D 17 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This stunning Biedermeier secretary desk is an authentic antique piece crafted from walnut wood, both inside and out. Dating back to the early 19th century, this masterpiece showcase...
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire

$6,712 Sale Price
20% Off
H 66.15 in W 38.19 in D 18.9 in
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