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Drop Leaf Secretary

Beautiful Asian Intricately Carved Rosewood Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Asian Intricately Carved Rosewood Drop Leaf Secretary Desk 54 x 15.25 x 41.5
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20th Century Desks

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Rosewood

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet Drop Leaf Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet gives you shelf space, drawers and a small desk top. An unusual secretary, or secretaire. Perfect
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XVI Flame Mahogany Secretary or Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine late 18th century French Louis XVI Secretary or drop leaf desk made of beautiful flame
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk. Trim three-drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. royal antique burl wood secretary desk & black leather drop leaf top HRH . Very rare early
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

A drop-front secretary desk - 1950 - France.
By Marcel Gascoin, Charlotte Perriand, Rene Gabriel
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
. Height with the drop-down leaf open: 75 cm. Dimensions of the drop-down leaf: 45 cm x 80 cm. Great
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Vintage 1950s French Secretaires

Materials

Elm

 A drop-front secretary desk - 1950 - France.
 A drop-front secretary desk - 1950 - France.
H 47.64 in W 34.26 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Secretary Cabinet
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Secretary Cabinet This Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Secretary
Located in Malibu, CA
This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Other

Antique French Secretary
Antique French Secretary
H 59 in W 35 in D 17 in
French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secretary
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) parquetry inlaid drop front secretary abattant with gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
and 1 shelf inside. 1 drop leaf shelf in the middle of the secretary and a open space at the top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
Mid Century Secretary Desk, Denmark 1960s
H 57.49 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
Located in Pasadena, TX
piece can serve as a desk as well as a bookcase. Drop leaf to desk area Single drawer beneath
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Antique Late 18th Century North American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Louis XVI Period Secretary 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 18th century ‘secrétaire à abattant’, or drop-leaf desk, in fruit wood. This lovely piece of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Period Secretary 18th Century
Louis XVI Period Secretary 18th Century
No Reserve
H 57.88 in W 37.41 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Italian Piemonte Commode Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
. A fine Italian walnut and inlaid bureau with drop leaf dating back to 18th century, waving front
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Secretary Desk in Louis XV Style
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
motifs. It opens with one drop-down leaf, two doors, and a drawer for functionality. The desk's interior
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
were broken, could not be repaired and were not supporting the weight of the drop down leaf. Some
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...

Materials

Brass

Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
writing desk features a slant-leaf front with elegant plaque shaped carved panel, when dropped down into a
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wooden dowel construction to the top, shell and acanthus leaf carved drop front with fitted interior, and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
individual needs. This set is configured with a secretary desk with drop down desk leaf with woven veneer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
bottom and two small drawers at the top, with a false drawer in the middle. The drop leaf desk opens to
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Charak Sheraton Style Round Flame Mahogany Leather Top Side Accent Table
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
1930s, it introduced one of its most enduringly popular dining tables: the drop leaf Danbury table. The
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Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
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1950’s Förenades Möbler Mahogany Bar Cabinet
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French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

20th Century Italian Walnut Nightstands - Vintage Bed Side Tables by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of nightstands, bedside tables made of hand crafted polished Walnut with one large drawer and one small drawer, composed with de...
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Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco bar cabinet in very good original condition. Small signs of usage.
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Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Buffets

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Art Deco Bar Cabinet
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H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28” Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences. • four-way matched rosewood veneer •...
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Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Stamped early 18th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee Longue Chair French Bergère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare French Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee (Chaise Longue or Lounge chair) by Nicolas-Jean Marchand, circa 1730s. Beautifully hand carved oak wood, newly restored and reupholste...
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Antique 1730s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the beginning of the 20th century. Made of oak wood. Very good condition. Dimensions: Height 111 cm / width 88 cm / depth. 52 cm.
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Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1920
Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1920
H 43.71 in W 34.65 in D 20.48 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Large Maison Jansen Directoire Mahogany and Bronze Ormolu Cylinder Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen Directoire style marble-top cylinder desk with brass sabots and accents. 18 drawers with 2 16.5" leather top extensions.
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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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Mahogany, Baize

Conical Secrétaire, 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary in Birch, Germany
Located in Greven, DE
Conical secretary North-East Germany birch, 19th century, Biedermeier, circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D 150 x 102 (94) x 52 cm Description: Rare conically tapering secret...
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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18th century Italian Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted and gilded Italian Secretary, drop leaf desk over 3 drawers with 2door upper cabinet
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires

18th century Italian Secretary
18th century Italian Secretary
H 96 in W 44.75 in D 26 in
English Pine Copboard / Secretary
Located in So. Egremont, MA
Pine cupboard with drop leaf shelf revealing cubby holes and drawers. Storage above and
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Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

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Wood, Paint

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English Pine Copboard / Secretary
H 74 in W 42 in D 10 in
Louis XV Painted Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely breathtaking, this Louis XV drop leaf secretary has gorgeous carvings and original
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

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Elm

Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Secretaires

Swedish Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk of Flame Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Grace style drop-leaf secretary in two beautiful shades of flame birch. Leaf folds down to
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires

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Birch

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal cubbyholes and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Elm Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Description: Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Swedish Style Painted Drop Leaf Secretary or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique painted, drop leaf petite secretary or desk with just the perfect patina. Cabriole legs
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th Century Swiss case piece is comprised of a drop-leaf desktop and a chest of drawers. They
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

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Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany and marquetry serpentine front drop leaf secretary opening to reveal assorted cubbies and
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

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Mahogany

Faux Bamboo Secretary Chest of Long-Leaf Pine
Located in Austin, TX
opening to a drop-leaf secretary of curly maple with two sets of small drawers on opposing sides and an
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Maison Regain, Bookcase-Shelf in Elm, 1960s
By Maison Regain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
vertical cupboard, a rectangular and vertical cupboard with its two glass doors , a drop-leaf secretary
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Mid-20th Century French Shelves

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Elm

Maison Regain, Bookcase-Shelf in Elm, 1960s
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H 88.59 in W 143.71 in D 18.12 in
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By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Camden, ME
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Inlaid Wood Secretary Two Piece Set
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Spanish 2-piece secretaty with fine inlay detaling. 53" total height, 39" length, 24" depth. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY. 1-212-751-2282
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Swedish Carpathian Elm Secretaire Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual drop-leaf secretary or writing desk in rare Carpathian elm with dark stained accents. A
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Silver Leaf Chinoiserie Cabinet/Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinoiserie painted cabinet with drop desk. Vanilla white with silver leaf panels, the interior is
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Samuel Marx Secretary
Located in New York, NY
SAMUEL MARX (1885-1964) Important secretary in crackle lacquer with inset patinated bronze
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Vintage 1940s American Secretaires

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Samuel Marx Secretary
Samuel Marx Secretary
H 89.75 in W 76.75 in D 16.5 in
Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends
By Rufus Pierce
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical drop-leaf work table with Lyre Ends, circa 1828–1829 Attributed to Rufus Pierce
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Mahogany

British Colonial Hand-Carved Burmese Teak Drop Leaf Secretaire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Burmese teak secretary with intricate hand-carved leaf and floral motifs. Very sturdy and
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French 1940s Secretary
Located in Buchanan, NY
, drop leaf hinge and sabot are brass.
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Vintage 1940s French Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French 1940s Secretary
French 1940s Secretary
H 53 in W 28 in D 15.75 in
Louis XVI  French Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Secretary, drop front desk, from France in the Louis XVI style. This cabinet is made of blond
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Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Brass

Louis XVI  French Secretary
Louis XVI  French Secretary
H 54.5 in W 37.5 in D 16 in
French Empire Style Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
throughout. The drop front opens to an original red leather writing surface embossed with a gold leaf frieze
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Secretaires

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French Empire Style Secretary
French Empire Style Secretary
H 52.25 in W 27.125 in D 16.625 in
Italian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine paint decorated secretary desk, Italian. The double bookcase top over a drop front with an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Secretaires

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Italian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Italian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
H 83.25 in W 40 in L 83.25 in
Traditional Secretary Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional drop-leaf mahogany secretary desk with three large drawers. Brass pulls and interior
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Secretaires

French Antique Louis XVI Style Secretary Desk
Located in Austin, TX
drawers with their finely cast hardware, and a drop front leaf featuring a writing surface covered with a
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Carrara Marble, Brass

French Antique Louis XVI Style Secretary Desk
French Antique Louis XVI Style Secretary Desk
H 57.125 in W 31 in L 57.125 in
Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Paldao Dropfront Desk/Secretary
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco transiting to Streamline modern drop front desk/secretary designed by Gilbert Rohde in
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Wood

Oak Cabinet / Secretary by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960's
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Austin, TX
typical of their designs, the clover leaf finial secures the drop down desk surface, which is supported by
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Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm, 1960s
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
wide drawers with long sculpted pulls in solid teak. Top with drop down desk leaf. Inside with two
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Rococo Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and features its original intricate hand-painted design with silver leaf details throughout the entire
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Brass, Silver Leaf

Rococo Secretaire
Rococo Secretaire
H 87 in W 45.5 in D 19.5 in
Grand Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Secretaire
Located in Austin, TX
carved fluting. This secretary has four dovetailed drawers and a drop down front, which opens to reveal a
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Grand Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Secretaire
Grand Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Secretaire
H 60.75 in W 39.5 in D 18.75 in
Swedish Karl Johan Revival (Biedermeier) Secretaire
Located in Atlanta, GA
interior cabinet, eleven upper interior dove-tailed drawers, drop-leaf desktop, cubbyholes, and one larger
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Wood

Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
secretary desk, and the large shelf can also be used as a desk leaf. Drawer section has three wide drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
wrapping the front and both sides. The drop-leaf work surface opens with a key and has a leather insert
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Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires

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Mahogany

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
The cabinet is suitable secretaire with a drop down desk leaf. Can also be used as a bar cabinet,as it
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Rosewood

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
individual needs. This set has a large cabinet with drop down door with woven veneer pattern and two
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Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
, figures, and stunning leaf scroll and floral ornaments. It is of the very highest quality and
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19th Century French Secretaire with Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Plaques
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in London, GB
furniture records a ‘secretary with drop front, mounted with a large Sèvres plaque and ten medallions
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Swedish Art Moderne Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Uniquely sized drop-leaf secretary in sleek golden elm. Leaf folds down to reveal shelves
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Swedish Mid-20th Century Drop-Leaf Secretary Writing Desk with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish drop-leaf secretary from the mid-20th century. This Swedish slant-top writing desk, with
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Scandinavian Modern Drop-Leaf Secretary in the Style of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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19th Century French Beidermeier Drop Front Abattant Secretary Desk Writing Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning 19th century French Empire drop leaf secretary abattant with ebony accents and columns
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Antique Mid-19th Century Secretaires

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Hepplewhite Drop Leaf Table with Timothy Pickering Salem MA Provenance
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Hepplewhite mahogany drop leaf table with a cockbeaded single drawer on each end, with glass
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Walnut 3 Bay Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1970
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
cabinet Small sliding door cabinet with roll out shelf Small drop leaf secretary cabinet Large desk
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Walnut

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Slant Front Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury drop-leaf slant front pine secretary desk in very good vintage condition. This
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Hardwood, Pine

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Magnificent decorated black with raised gilt chinoiserie broken arch bonnet top secretary desk with
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Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
H 84 in W 34.75 in D 22 in
18th Century Italian Piedmonte Commode Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
drawers. On the front, both drawers and drop leaf desk, show a masterfully obliquely placed veneer, in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Painted Venetian Secretary or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
with a tall bookcase and a slant front drop leaf desk. Beautifully hand-painted with floral bouquets
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Secretary by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Secretary in mahogany wood with dark finish by designed Robsjohn-Gibbings. Drop-leaf door reveals
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Brass

Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
scenery on front and sides. Features 2 pcs with top portion opening to shelves. Bottom has drop leaf desk
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Midcentury French Louis XVI Style Secretary with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
dovetailed drawers with their finely cast hardware, and a drop front leaf featuring a writing surface covered
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20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Brass

Golden Oak Secretary / Desk, Carvings, Mirror, Drawer, American, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This dazzling golden oak secretary/desk is feast for the eyes. The leaf drops down for use, and
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie
By Karges Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High quality vintage black oriental bubble glass breakfront with drop front leather top desk by
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Antique Italian Lombardy Secretary Desk Walnut Burl Circa 1820
Located in Encinitas, CA
Elegant Louis XIV Bureau Secretary desk of walnut burl veneer and solids, featuring a hinged drop
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires

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Walnut

Antique Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Secretary Chest of Drawers, C. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Golden Birch Karl Johan chest of drawers with drop-leaf secretaire desk. Piece has three lowers
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Antique 1820s Swedish Karl Johan Secretaires

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Birch

Very Rare Ib Kofod Larsen Secretary Desk / Bureau, PA Pedersen, 1954, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
, with 2 drawers, a drop leaf, several smaller drawers and a drop down mirror inside. Measures: H 115cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Falster Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
piece is that the desk harbors three good sized drawers, a drop down teak writing leaf, two smartly
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1940's Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
1940's mahogany drop leaf secretary desk with elm interior.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Secretaires

1940's Mahogany Secretary Desk
1940's Mahogany Secretary Desk
H 44 in W 46 in D 19 in
Fabuous 1920s Leather Clad Moroccan Campaign Secretary or Dry Bar
Located in South Coast, CA
Wonderful antique Moroccan drop leaf secretary, perfect for use as a bar, completely leather clad
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Drop Leaf Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drop leaf secretary you’re looking for. A drop leaf secretary — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a drop leaf secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A drop leaf secretary made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular.

How Much is a Drop Leaf Secretary?

Prices for a drop leaf secretary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,675 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,025.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Drop Leaf Secretary
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A drop-leaf table has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section, or leaf, on each side that can be folded down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A drop-leaf table features a fixed section and one or more foldable sections. The well-made hinges hold the fixed and foldable sections and allow the leaves to pop up. These sections are anchored with the help of swing-out legs for secure placement. Find antique and vintage drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a drop-leaf table, first look for saw marks. If you see straight ones, your table likely dates back to before the early 19th century. Pieces made after should show curved saw marks. A licensed furniture appraiser can assist you with determining an exact date. Find a range of expertly vetted drop-leaf tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The first drop-leaf tables emerged during the era of the early 17th century. These first pieces usually feature a gate leg that swings out to support the leaf. Drop-leaf tables with side brackets debuted in the early 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The difference between a gateleg table and a drop leaf table is the design of the section that you can raise to expand the piece. On a drop leaf table, the extension does not have any lower support. A gateleg table has a leg that swings out to rest beneath the extension. Find a selection of tables from some of the world's best sellers on 1stDibs.

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