Drop Front German
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Boxwood, Cherry, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Jars
Gold Plate
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Antique 19th Century American Other Musical Instruments
Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Secretaires
Rosewood
Vintage 1910s English Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
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Oak
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Pedestals and Columns
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech, Birdseye Maple
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Walnut
1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Bed Coronas
Wood, Rope
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
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Antique 19th Century German Secretaires
Birch
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests
Pine, Poplar, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Posters
Lithograph
1990s German Art Deco Dry Bars
20th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Ivory
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Desks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Grasscloth, Paint, Teak
Early 20th Century German Industrial Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1860s German Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s German Historical Memorabilia
Steel
Antique 19th Century German Musical Instruments
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass, Steel, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1940s German Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Steel
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Swedish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys
Tin
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birch
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Antique 1790s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Ceramic, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Silk
Antique 19th Century German Secretaires
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Secretaires
Fruitwood, Leather
Antique 19th Century German Secretaires
Antique 19th Century German Secretaires
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Birch
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Console Tables
Bronze
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Antique 1790s English George III Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century German Desks
Drop Front German For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Drop Front German?
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
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