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Sublime Early 19th Century French Secrétaire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Sublime early 19th century French secrétaire.
Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Sublime Early 19th Century French Secrétaire
Sublime Early 19th Century French Secrétaire

Sublime Early 19th Century French Secrétaire

H 68.75 in W 47.5 in D 21.75 in
Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making
Located in Cesena, FC
Large and important French Secretaire. Impressive piece of furniture of excellent cabinetry
Category

1850s French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ash, Elm, Walnut

Antique Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making
Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making

Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making

H 74.02 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Secretaire with Black Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
In the lavish world of 19th-century French design, the Louis XVI Style Secretaire with a Black
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Secretaire with Black Marble Top
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Secretaire with Black Marble Top

19th Century Louis XVI Style French Secretaire with Black Marble Top

H 54.5 in W 38.5 in D 17 in
Antique French secretaire Napoleon 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French napoleon 3 secretaire, it has a beautiful inlaid, made of rosewood, ALL
Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Antique French secretaire Napoleon 3
Antique French secretaire Napoleon 3

Antique French secretaire Napoleon 3

H 52 in W 29 in D 20 in
Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple
Category

1890s French French Provincial Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

H 65.36 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in
French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather
Located in Valladolid, ES
A sensational and unique French PP S XIX cartonnier, Transition style from Louis XV to Louis XVI
Category

Early 1800s French Regency Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Metal

Antique French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather
French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather

French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather

H 90 in W 50 in D 30 in
19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and intricate marquetry characterize this rare secrétaire by Gervais
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand
19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand

19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand

H 46.13 in W 24 in D 11 in
French Secretaire , Bureau à pente / d’âne Louis XV
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind and very refined French piece , a Louis XV Bureau à Pente / Secretaire ,made in
Category

Early 1800s French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Secretaire , Bureau à pente / d’âne Louis XV
French Secretaire , Bureau à pente / d’âne Louis XV

French Secretaire , Bureau à pente / d’âne Louis XV

H 36.62 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in
Fine 19th Century Mahogany French Secretaire Abbatant
By Maison Lemarchand and Lemoine
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional, Exhibition Quality, 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany And Brass
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Fine 19th Century Mahogany French Secretaire Abbatant
Fine 19th Century Mahogany French Secretaire Abbatant

Fine 19th Century Mahogany French Secretaire Abbatant

H 58.25 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period
French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period

French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period

H 57.75 in W 38.5 in D 19.25 in
French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary 19th Century French osecretaire a deux corps with a tall separately made upper
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers for Restoration
French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers for Restoration

French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers for Restoration

H 69 in W 84.5 in D 32 in
French Secretaire Desk Napoleon III Inlay 1800s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French antique secretaire desk in kingwood Piece is Napoleon III and
Category

18th Century Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Kingwood

French Secretaire Desk Napoleon III Inlay 1800s
French Secretaire Desk Napoleon III Inlay 1800s

French Secretaire Desk Napoleon III Inlay 1800s

H 56.5 in W 26.5 in D 14 in
19th Century French Standing Secrétaire / Dry Bar with Tambour Doors, Marble Top
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century, French secrétaire with beautiful feathered woodwork, eucalyptus fillet inlay with
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Standing Secrétaire / Dry Bar with Tambour Doors, Marble Top
19th Century French Standing Secrétaire / Dry Bar with Tambour Doors, Marble Top

19th Century French Standing Secrétaire / Dry Bar with Tambour Doors, Marble Top

H 53.15 in W 26.78 in D 13.39 in
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Secretaire flap "Billet douce", also called "portfolio" Veneer of Amboyna burl, rosewood and
Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
of two known famous secretaires made for Queen Marie Antoinette of France. The first cabinet
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani

H 60 in W 42.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb late 19th century French flamed mahogany and Vernis Martin secretaire cabinet in the
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani
19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani

19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani

H 49.45 in W 33.23 in D 18 in
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptional French antique Napoleon III inlaid ebonized & ormolu mounted marble top secretaire
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860

Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860

H 57.5 in W 29.25 in D 15 in
Pair of Antique Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Secretaires
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Sèvres style porcelain and ormolu mounted secretaires French,19th Century Height
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Secretaires
Pair of Antique Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Secretaires

Pair of Antique Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Secretaires

H 49.61 in W 21.66 in D 13 in
French 19th Century Secretaire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk is made of blond flamed mahogany with a Sainte-Anne marble top
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Secretaire
French 19th Century Secretaire

French 19th Century Secretaire

H 61.75 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite secretaire de dame, France 18th century, beautiful kingwood veneer on front, sides, top
Category

1770s French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Kingwood

Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770
Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770

Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770

H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
Located in Faversham, GB
used to describe the fall-front mechanism seen in French style writing desks, known as Secrétaire à
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

H 59.26 in W 38.19 in D 17.33 in
Patent Secretaire, France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Patent secretaire with mahogany veneered frame and columns with bronze capitals and bases.
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

Patent Secretaire, France, 19th Century
Patent Secretaire, France, 19th Century

Patent Secretaire, France, 19th Century

H 45.67 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in
Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XV secretaire, France, 1770. Beautiful walnut veneer with plum, satinwood and kingwood
Category

1770s French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770
Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770

Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770

H 41.34 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
19c. French Parquetry Secretaire / Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Secretaire, having notched marble top with 3/4 pierced bronze gallery, the top drawer opens to a
Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

19c. French Parquetry Secretaire / Commode
19c. French Parquetry Secretaire / Commode

19c. French Parquetry Secretaire / Commode

H 36 in W 46 in D 20.25 in
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome 19th century French Empire secrétaire à abattant made of richly figured, bookmatched
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

H 55 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine 19th century French transitional cabinet/ secretaire. The whole is raised on cabriole legs
Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire
French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire

French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire

H 64 in W 35.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Chinoiserie Secretaire à abbantant
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique French Chinoiserie secretaire à abbantant. This cabinet is finished with bamboo trims
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

Antique French Chinoiserie Secretaire à abbantant
Antique French Chinoiserie Secretaire à abbantant

Antique French Chinoiserie Secretaire à abbantant

H 51.19 in W 31.11 in D 16.54 in
Antique Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire represents the understated elegance of the
Category

1780s French Country Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire
Antique Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire

Antique Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire

H 40 in W 42 in D 20 in
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire French, late 19th Century Height 132.5cm, width
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ormolu

French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire

French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire

H 52.17 in W 35.83 in D 25.99 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite French Louis XV style secrétaire with wave shaped front adorned with beautiful flower
Category

1870s French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire
19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

H 36.2 in W 34.8 in D 18.1 in
Fine French Ormolu-Mounted Marqueterie Secretaire Abattant
Located in Rome, IT
A fine French ormolu-mounted, kingwood , tulipwood and stained sycamore marqueterie and parquetry
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Fruitwood

Fine French Ormolu-Mounted Marqueterie Secretaire Abattant
Fine French Ormolu-Mounted Marqueterie Secretaire Abattant

Fine French Ormolu-Mounted Marqueterie Secretaire Abattant

H 55.91 in W 37.01 in D 15.75 in
19th century secretaire abattant
Located in Cheshire, GB
A French secretaire a’ abbattant, in the Louis XVI taste, the well-figured top, above conforming
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood

19th century secretaire abattant
19th century secretaire abattant

19th century secretaire abattant

H 48.5 in W 25.5 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely antique French Louis XVI painted secretarie. This piece has a very fine patina and nice
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire

H 98 in W 56 in D 25 in
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Secretaire- Dark walnut with fall front writing surface, interior drawers, secret
Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

H 59.5 in W 40 in D 21 in
Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A late 18th century French provincial secretary made of cherry wood. Solidly cherrywood body
Category

Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Cherry

Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire
Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire

Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire

H 48.82 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
18th Century French Lady's Secretaire Rosewood Veneer
Located in Münster, DE
Ornamental lady's secretary, France around 1770, rosewood veneered, leather overlay, brass edging
Category

1770s French Rococo Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Lady's Secretaire Rosewood Veneer
18th Century French Lady's Secretaire Rosewood Veneer

18th Century French Lady's Secretaire Rosewood Veneer

H 29.53 in W 37.21 in D 21.66 in
Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black
Located in Prato, IT
France, second half '800 Lastronate in ebanized wood. Inlay in brass, copper, pewter, mother-of
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black
Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black

Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black

H 53.15 in W 27.17 in D 14.57 in
Empire secretaire à abattant, France around 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Secretary in mahogany veneer with two-door bottom part as well as dark marble shelf and fire-gilded fittings. Behind the writing flap with brown leather there are more drawers and co...
Category

1810s French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

Empire secretaire à abattant, France around 1810
Empire secretaire à abattant, France around 1810

Empire secretaire à abattant, France around 1810

H 59.06 in W 38.59 in D 17.13 in
French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Transitional style tulipwood, ormolu, and white Carrara marble
Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire
French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

H 43.75 in W 21.25 in D 13.25 in
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statley 19th century mahogany secre´taire a` abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

H 53.75 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Louis XVI Style 19th Century Secretaire from France
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful rich mahogany color 19th Century secretaire Louis XVI style C.1880. Dimensions: W: 37″ D
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Style 19th Century Secretaire from France
Louis XVI Style 19th Century Secretaire from France

Louis XVI Style 19th Century Secretaire from France

H 60.5 in W 28 in D 16 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Marqueterie Secretaire Abattant, Cabinet, 1775
Located in Rome, IT
Important French ormolu-mounted, kingwood, tulipwood and stained sycamore marqueterie and parquetry
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood

French Ormolu-Mounted Marqueterie Secretaire Abattant, Cabinet, 1775
French Ormolu-Mounted Marqueterie Secretaire Abattant, Cabinet, 1775

French Ormolu-Mounted Marqueterie Secretaire Abattant, Cabinet, 1775

H 55.91 in W 37.01 in D 15.75 in
Empire Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful classic piece.
Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Empire Secretaire
Empire Secretaire

Empire Secretaire

H 59 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful upright secrétaire from the French Empire period. The desk is made of oak with burr
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant

H 56.7 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
20th Century French Art Deco Birchwood Secretaire - Vintage Burlwood Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A detailed, vintage Art Deco French secretaire made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Metal, Chrome

20th Century French Art Deco Birchwood Secretaire - Vintage Burlwood Cabinet
20th Century French Art Deco Birchwood Secretaire - Vintage Burlwood Cabinet

20th Century French Art Deco Birchwood Secretaire - Vintage Burlwood Cabinet

H 48 in W 29.5 in D 15 in
*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Secretaire. Complete With Fitted Interior
Category

19th Century French Regency Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass, Steel

*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire
*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire

*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire

H 58.67 in W 42.92 in D 18.51 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet
Located in London, GB
The brèche d'Alep marble top above a long frieze drawer, the hinged fall front with gilt-tooled brown leather writing-surface, the fitted interior with four open compartments and a l...
Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Fruitwood, Tulipwood

French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet
French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet

French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet

H 63 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in London, GB
Dating from around 1850, this is a wonderful antique French Rococo Revival Secretaire a Abattant
Category

1850s French Rococo Revival Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

H 59.85 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Louis XVI Style Five Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Abattant secretaire with 5 drawers and a folding door made of mahogany rosewood and fruitwood
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Five Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Style Five Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.

Louis XVI Style Five Drawers Abattant Secretaire. France, 19th Century.

H 49.22 in W 20.75 in D 13 in
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French mahogany wood Empire style drop front secretary with a removable black
Category

1810s French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

H 56 in W 59 in D 17 in
Secretaire in Thuja Root Veneer, probably France, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Secretary desk with a white marble top and thuja root veneer. The front of the desk is designed as a highboy, with the top three drawers forming a door. Below, there are three additi...
Category

1830s French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

Secretaire in Thuja Root Veneer, probably France, circa 1830
Secretaire in Thuja Root Veneer, probably France, circa 1830

Secretaire in Thuja Root Veneer, probably France, circa 1830

H 56.7 in W 41.74 in D 22.45 in
French 18th century J.F. LELEU stamped secretaire à abattant
By Jean-François Leleu
Located in AALSMEER, NL
secretaire à abattant By J.F Leleu with its original ‘Bianca Carrara’ marble top with rounded front corners
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

French 18th century J.F. LELEU stamped secretaire à abattant
French 18th century J.F. LELEU stamped secretaire à abattant

French 18th century J.F. LELEU stamped secretaire à abattant

H 57.09 in W 37.8 in D 16.74 in
Burlwood Drop-Front Secretary, One of Four Produced; Båstad, Sweden, c. 1880
Located in Norwalk, CT
varieties of tone and grain. This particular piece is based on the 18th Century French "secrétaire à
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood, Burl

Burlwood Drop-Front Secretary, One of Four Produced; Båstad, Sweden, c. 1880
Burlwood Drop-Front Secretary, One of Four Produced; Båstad, Sweden, c. 1880

Burlwood Drop-Front Secretary, One of Four Produced; Båstad, Sweden, c. 1880

H 50.25 in W 44 in D 17 in
French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS PHILIPPE FLAMED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A'ABATTANT France, circa 1830 Item # 407TCJ10P This
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830
French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830

French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830

H 59.88 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Early French Art Deco Secretaire Desk with Marquetry and Inlays
Located in Ulm, DE
freshly mirrored inside Early Art Déco, France around 1925 Dimensions: Width: 70 cm Height: 140 cm Depth
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood

Early French Art Deco Secretaire Desk with Marquetry and Inlays
Early French Art Deco Secretaire Desk with Marquetry and Inlays

Early French Art Deco Secretaire Desk with Marquetry and Inlays

H 55.12 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptional French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant with Parquetry Detailing and Marble
Category

18th Century Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Tulipwood

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant

H 55.12 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk. Born in
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

H 56.75 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
18th Century French Folding Secrétaire in Walnut Veneer, Époque Directoire
Located in Sofia, BG
. Original key is available. France, circa 1790 Directoire period.
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Folding Secrétaire in Walnut Veneer, Époque Directoire
18th Century French Folding Secrétaire in Walnut Veneer, Époque Directoire

18th Century French Folding Secrétaire in Walnut Veneer, Époque Directoire

H 57.49 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Located in London, GB
bronze mount stamped ‘Rogie´’. French, Circa 1880 Dimensions: H: 60 in / 152 cm W: 43.5 in / 110 cm D
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

H 60 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century
By Honoré Dufin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful fine carved secretary desk. The desk was made by the famous French cabinet maker Honoré
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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century
Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century

Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century

H 57.88 in W 25.99 in D 17.72 in
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Antique French Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique French secretaire you’re looking for. An antique French secretaire — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique French secretaire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique French secretaire bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Henry Dasson, André-Charles Boulle and Wedgewood each produced at least one beautiful antique French secretaire that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique French Secretaire?

Prices for an antique French secretaire start at $799 and top out at $1,769,442 with the average selling for $5,787.

Finding the Right Secretaires for You

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.

Questions About Antique French Secretaire
  • How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

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