Dutch 19th Century Oak Secretaire
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th century oak secretaire A Dutch 19th century oak secretaire and a wooden balcony
19th Century Dutch Dutch Secretaires Antique
Oak
Dutch 19th Century Oak Secretaire
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th century oak secretaire A Dutch 19th century oak secretaire and a wooden balcony
Oak
Dutch 19th Century Oak Secretaire
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th Century oak secretaire A Dutch 19th century oak secretaire on claw legs and a
Oak
19th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The secretary made of Dutch oak from the 19th century rich in decorations consists of an upper and
Brass
$7,822
H 53.55 in W 34.65 in D 14.57 in
Outstanding quality antique 18th century Dutch floral marquetry secretaire
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique 18th century Dutch floral marquetry secretaire, having a beautiful
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Bombe Slant Front Secretary Desk in Pine
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional and character-rich 18th century Dutch bombe secretary desk, crafted in warm, honey
Pine
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three
Mahogany
18th Century Dutch Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Bureau
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late 18th century Dutch burr walnut and marquetry bombe' bureau. It
Walnut
$7,815Sale Price|51% Off
H 94.49 in W 70.08 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau Display Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The moulded cornice above two shaped glass panelled doors opening to shelves, the lower part with a hinged sloping fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with a central door ...
Ormolu
$5,711
H 78.75 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
Antique mid 19th century Dutch honey color oak Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Offered here is a stunning Dutch secretary desk in the Biedermeier style, crafted in the mid-19th
Oak, Bone
$11,783
H 51.19 in W 24.81 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest
Located in Greven, DE
furniture, consisting of a small secretary and a corresponding high chest of drawers. In typical Dutch
Satinwood
$18,036
H 73.23 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in
18th Century Dutch Trumeau Walnut with Maple Wood Inlays, Netherlands, 1760
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Dutch trumeau from the Mid-18th Century. Furniture of exceptional quality, richly inlaid in walnut
Walnut
$270,000
H 93 in W 51 in D 25 in
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare 18th century Dutch burl walnut secretaire cabinet Scriban desk Enclosing fitted interior
Brass, Bronze
$14,500
H 43 in W 34 in D 21 in
Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
, either Italian, Dutch or Flemish, circa mid to late 1800's. Restored in our workshop with French-polish
Mahogany, Satinwood, Kingwood, Tulipwood
Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in GB
An 19th century Dutch walnut secretaire bookcase with undeniably striking colours. Several shelves
Walnut
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 60 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An 18th century Dutch satinwood abbatant or drop front desk, with gilded beading and inlaid brass
Satinwood
Dutch Secretaire à Abattant, Late 18th Century
Located in Hilversum, NL
The shaped and moulded marble top above a frieze-drawer, the fall-front with green leather-lined writing surface, the frieze-drawer and the sides of the frieze with a marquetry of sc...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 60.24 in W 38.59 in D 16.54 in
A Dutch secretaire à abattant with Japanese laquer panels
Located in Hilversum, NL
This 'secrétaire à abattant', with a grey marble top, is modelled with one drawer above a fall
Satinwood, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 61.03 in W 39.77 in D 18.9 in
A Dutch Secretaire à Abattant with Fall-Front with Black Leather Inlay
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
A Dutch mahogany secretaire à abattant with fall front to reveal beautiful fitted interior with
Mahogany
19th Century Charles X Dutch Mahogany Secretaire, 1830s
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic Dutch secretaire in mahogany veneer. Rich decoration of inlays with motifs of urns
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 80.32 in W 44.49 in D 26.78 in
Dutch 18th Century Burr Walnut Secretaire Writing Cabinet Scriban
Located in Werkendam, NL
-) walnut and inlaid bombed Dutch secretaire / bureau bookcase (scriban) with book matched veneers of the
Brass
Dutch Oak Bombe Bureau Secretaire, Circa 1800
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A Dutch oak Bombe Bureau Secretaire, circa 1800. Having a lovely organic shape and color. The fall
Brass
Unavailable
H 55.52 in W 40.16 in D 16.11 in
18th Century Dutch Mahogany Inlaid Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Werkendam, NL
This fine mahogany Louis XVI secrétaire (circa 1780) from the second half of the 18th century is a
Mahogany, Oak
Unavailable
H 44.5 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in
Child's 18th Century, Dutch Marquetry and Parquetry Secretaire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A diminutive 18th century, Dutch floral and denticulated marquetry and parquetry upright slant
Brass
Dutch Marquetry Secretary
Located in Northfield, IL
Exquisite workmanship on this beautiful antique secretary
Brass
Dutch Lacquer Table Secretary
By Adrianus Apol
Located in Hilversum, NL
Adrianus Apol, a painter of lacquer, 'peinturier' and merchant from Breda (South of the Netherlanlds), decorated this table secretary in the style of Chinese and Japanese lacquerwork...
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
Beautiful Desk, Holland, Late 1700
Located in Cervia, IT
shingles. Provenance Holland, late 1700.
Mahogany, Walnut
Anglo-Dutch Thuyawood Bureau Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Large Anglo-Dutch thuya, satinwood and ebony bureau bookcase, the arched and molded ebony cornice
Wood, Mirror
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Generously scaled and proportioned with elaborate inlays inside and out - - both figural and floral. Quality bombe' form. The desk is raised upon paw feet. A visually dramatic piece.
Brass
Dutch mahogany and curly maple clerk’s cabinet
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Dutch mahogany and curly maple clerk’s cabinet. The case is constructed in two parts with ledger
Unavailable
H 52.37 in W 46.07 in D 22.05 in
Secretary, Dutch Art Nouveau by Theo Nieuwenhuis, circa 1912
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Secretary, oak and Macassar, carving and sculpturing, on the top front doors vellum with floral decorations in batik technique. Executed by art gallery E.J. van Wisselingh & Co., Am...
Oak
Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Dutch walnut secretaire bookcase with undeniably striking colors. Several shelves
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Secretaire Oakwood
Located in Casteren, NL
18th century Dutch secretaire made of oakwood. This secretaire has three drawers and several
Oak
20th Century Dutch Secretaire in Metal
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Rare Dutch secretaire of the early 20th century. Furniture of exceptional quality and taste with
Metal
19th Century Dutch Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Dutch Bureau/Secretaire with drop down writing surface. The desk interior is a
Bronze
Secretaire.
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fine example of a Dutch secretaire a abbattant featuring a single upper drawer beneath crown
Pine
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Dutch Secretaire a Abbatant, circa 1800 in date. It is made of
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 58.67 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in
Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretary With Impressive Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
lower part with two doors or three drawers (Secrétaire en commode). Most Dutch secretaire à abattant are
Satinwood
Dutch Bombe Secretaire Desk in Pine
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th century Dutch "bombe" slant-front secretaire desk in stripped and bleached pine, in two
Pine
18th Century Marquetry Walnut Dutch Bureau Secretaire
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing Dutch bureau made in the second half of 18th century, it's in superb conditions
Fruitwood, Walnut
18th Century Dutch Cylinder Bureau/Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Dutch Cylinder Bureau/Secretaire with roll top enclosing an interior fitted with many
Bronze
18th Century, Holland Louis XVI Secretaire
Located in IT
18th Century, Holland Louis XVI Secretaire This elegant secretaire Louis XVI was made in Holland
Bronze, Metal
Dutch Neoclassical Inlaid Satinwood Secretaire Abattant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Dutch neoclassical inlaid satinwood secretaire abattant on square tapered legs with inlays
Rosewood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Sold
H 41.75 in W 42 in D 23.5 in
18th C. Dutch Marquetry Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk Bombe Commode Secretaire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dutch marquetry hand inlaid bombe form drop front desk or secretaire, circa 1790. This
Walnut
Sold
H 52.76 in W 38.59 in D 17.33 in
Hollands louis XVI secretaire, met oorspronkelijk vuur verguld brons beslag.
Located in AALSMEER, NL
Hollands louis XVI klep secretaire, met oorspronkelijk vuur verguld brons beslag, eind 18e eeuw
Other
Sold
H 59.45 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique Dutch marquetry walnut secretaire à Abattant - fall front desk, which
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 40.56 in W 38.59 in D 23.63 in
Louis XV 1750 Dutch Organ Bent Secretaire with Brass Fittings Mahogany Rosewood
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
A piece of high-end antiques, this Louis XV Dutch 18th century organ bent secretaire with brass
Brass
19th Century Dutch Bombè Bureau
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Dutch bombè bureau Here is a very clean 19th century bureau with fitted interior
Pine Bonnet-Top Secretaire a Abatant
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an outstanding Dutch pine secretaire a abatant from the late nineteenth century. Hardwood
Hardwood, Pine
Painted Dutch Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century painted Dutch bombe bureau with traces of original gilding.
Sold
H 44 in W 38.25 in D 22.25 in
Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique Dutch Colonial V.O.C. (Dutch East India Company) fall front bureau/desk on
Brass
Sold
H 74.25 in W 38 in D 19 in
Rare Two Piece Antique Dutch Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare two-piece antique Dutch marquetry secretary desk cabinet is an exceptional example of
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
1820s Dutch Wooden Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This early 19th-century Dutch wooden secretary desk combines functionality with refined
Wood
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous 18th C. Dutch slant front, hinged leaf, writing desk has been constructed by an
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Dutch Bureaux
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Dutch bureaux. Made of burr birch and padouk wood. The shapely design
Birch, Padouk
19th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Secretary
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A 19th century Dutch secretary bookcase in limed or bleached oak, the bonnet top upper section with
Oak
Dutch Rococo Elmwood And Marquetry Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Arched carved cornice over a pair of glazed doors and also glazed on top sides, the base elaborately inlaid with a fold down writing lid enclosing a fitted interoir over three gradua...
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 two side drawers, over three drawers resting on cabriole legs.
Mahogany
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning, antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bombe' shaped bureau, circa 1780 in date
18th Century Dutch Baroque Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine 18th century Dutch Baroque burl walnut veneered secretary cabinet. The intricately carved
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century Dutch oak drop front bombe secretary with a 3-drawer bombe front and carved
Oak, Paint
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Burr Walnut Bombe' Bureau
Located in London, GB
We are pleased to present for your inspection, this very imposing antique 18th Century Dutch burr
Walnut
Northern French or Dutch Ebonized Secretary Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of two-piece construction, the upper section with locking doors and concealing a folding middle section, the lower cabinet with a folding writing surface and drawers over four drawer...
Sold
H 41.38 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Burled Walnut Secretary, circa 1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Burled Walnut Secretary circa 1780
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H 43.25 in W 54 in D 29.625 in
Antique Bleached Oak Drop Front Secretary Commode from Holland, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
secretary commode is distinctly Dutch (more specifically from what used to be Holland). The undulating and
Metal, Bronze
Sold
H 92.13 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Dutch 18th century Cuban mahogany bombé writing cabinet with glass upstand.
Located in AALSMEER, NL
. Holland ca. 1770-1785 Dimensions: H= 234 cm. W= 110 - 126 cm. (Narrowest - widest) D= 29-58-79 cm
Mahogany, Oak
Sold
H 40.5 in W 43 in D 21.25 in
Antique Dutch Rococo Inlaid Marquetry Walnut Bombe Secretary Desk Bureau 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A fine 18th century Dutch Rococo walnut inlaid marquetry bombe shaped desk, circa 1780. The desk
Fruitwood, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
Sold
H 42 in W 42.5 in D 22 in
Late 18th C. Dutch Richly Inlaid Two Part Walnut and Satinwod Fall Front Bureau
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This late Baroque Dutch two part book matched walnut bureau features an upper part with a slanted
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Dutch Marquetry Secretaire Cabinet c.1800
Located in London, GB
A rare and truly magnificent antique Dutch Marquetry Secretaire Chest, Circa 1800 in date and made
Dutch 18th Century Birch Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
view the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique secrétaire á abattant. When the
Brass
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Abattant Secretaire Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
19th century Dutch Marquetry bureau abattant secretaire desk. This is a rare breathtaking
Wood
19th Century Painted Dutch Secretaire with Keys
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Lovely original painted secretraire in antique white with accents in a gold, and subtle hues of grey peeking through. This two part sectretaire has two original working locking keys....
Pine
Beautiful Dutch Secretaire a Abattant or Upright Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
This secretaire is made by the renowned craftsmen of C. Giethoorn and Sons who were located in
Oak, Mahogany
$6,685Sale Price|20% Off
H 66.15 in W 38.19 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire, Antique Desk from Germany, Circa 1830
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...
Pine, Walnut
Intarsia Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted, this piece has been obviously been designed and created with love. Elegant intarsia inlays adorn the outside of this case piece. Inside hides a whimsical array of storag...
Birch
Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80
Located in Belmont, MA
Antique French Secretary Desk from the Late 18th Century Explore this French 18th century secretary desk, crafted in France circa 1770-80 during the the so called Transition Period, ...
Kingwood, Satinwood
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
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