A fine 19th century Biedermeier satinwood birch and ebony secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century Biedermeier satinwood and Birch secretary . Ebony and fine quality inlayed
Birch, Ebony, Satinwood
Antique French Secretary, Circa 1820, Polished Ebony & Birchwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly
Metal, Bronze, Brass
British Colonial Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
A British Colonial secretary, probably Anglo-Indian, in Campaign form with burl wood and ebony and
Bone, Ebony
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
top. Underneath is a fold out secretary desk with two large doors which open up to adjustable shelving
Steel
$17,115Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.61 in W 31.11 in D 14.57 in
French Transition Period secretary c. 1760 Jean-Francois Dubut
Located in Münster, DE
Secretary à battant - Jean-Francois Dubut Elaborately crafted bureau à battant, Paris circa 1760
Marble
$9,495
H 54.34 in W 46.86 in D 15.36 in
Restored Art Deco Secretary Sideboard, Macassar, Maple, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. The secretary includes two integrated nesting tables, which are fitted with black and white opaxite
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Ebony, Maple
Biedermeier Maple Drop Front Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early 19th century Maple and Ebony German Biedermeier drop front secretary. Nice
Maple
$18,500
H 79 in W 35 in D 18 in
A fine 19th c Biedermeier birch secretary. Ebonized details and gilt bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine Biedermeier period drop front secretary. Fine Empire gilt bronze details . Ebonized
Bronze
Faux Macassar Ebony Secretary by Musterring-Mobel
By Musterring International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faux Macassar Ebony Secretary by Musterring-Mobel with cabinets underneath.
Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases
Located in Stamford, CT
A near pair of English Regency secretary bookcases with rosewood, ebony, mahogany and satinwood
Rosewood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
French Art Deco Very Streamline Macassar Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This French art deco secretary is from the 1930’s and is of fine Macassar ebony veneers with
Macassar, Ebony
French Bird's-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An adorable Louis Philippe drop front secretary! Bird's-eye maple wood with ebony detailing all
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
as Batavia (now Indonesia) under the Colonial Dutch. The desk is made from padouk (Amboyna) and ebony
Brass
Exceptional 19th Century Biedermeier Abattant
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Maple and ebony secretary Abattant. Exceptional original patina with stately interior
Maple
French Secretary in Macassar Ebony
Located in Buchanan, NY
1940's French secretary in macassar ebony veneer, upper part opens as desk with interior drawer
Macassar, Ebony
Rare Satinwood and Ebony Campaign Secretary
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare, exotic hardwoods of satinwood and ebony comprise this Campaign Secretary....two parts for
Brass
Sold
H 54.75 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique Swedish Golden Birch Ebony Biedermeier Fall Front Desk Secretary Chest
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and elegant antique first period Biedermeier golden birch & ebony secretaire abattant, circa
Birch, Ebony
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
top. Underneath is a fold out secretary desk with two large doors which open up to adjustable shelving
Steel
Swedish Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biedermeier secretary in highly figured "flame birch". The drop front reveals twelve drawers
Ebony
Walnut Biedermeier Secretary, C.1860
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Biedermeier secretary, made in Germany C.1860 Beautiful mix of walnut and ebony, flanked with
Brass
George III Break-Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
with two doors, flanked by single doors. Inlaid pediment at top. Solid doors have burl inlay with ebony
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Early 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19C Biedermeier Secretary Desk Extended depth is 31". Additional information
Ebony
Empire Secretary, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a beautiful Secretary from the Biedermeier era from Germany. The piece comes from around
Mahogany, Birch, Ebony, Maple, Oak, Poplar
Exquisitely Detailed Inlaid Egyptian Fin de Siècle Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish style Egyptian secretary composed of walnut inlaid and trimmed with ivory, bone, and ebony
Pearl
Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Cabinet Secretary, France, 1875
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III secretary, Boulle marquetry in the queen style inlaid with brass and mother of pearl
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 75 in W 41.75 in D 20.75 in
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century Item
Brass
Sold
H 49.61 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Stunning Napoleonon III Wedgewood Boulle Marquetry Secretary Cabinet France
By Wedgewood, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Napoleon III secretary desk Bonheur du jour style with 2 Wedgwood porcelain medallions on
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 49.61 in W 29.53 in L 49.61 in
Stunning Napoleon III Wedgewood Boulle Marquetry Secretary Cabinet, France
By André-Charles Boulle, Wedgewood
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Napoleon III secretary desk Bonheur du jour style with 2 Wedgwood porcelain medallions on
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 44.75 in W 43.75 in D 20.5 in
Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Swedish Biedermeier golden ash secretary chest, circa 1820. The chest is made
Ash, Ebony
Sold
H 72 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Austrian Mahogany Maple Inlaid Biedermeier Secretary Chest Cabinet 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian flame mahogany & bird's eye maple Biedermeier secretary cabinet, circa 1850
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
Very Fine 19th C Biedermeier Satinwood Birch and Ebonized Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century period Biedermeier secretary. The finest quality satinwood birch with
Bronze
Stunning and Rare Napoleon III Desk Secretary, France circa 1866
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and rare Napoleon III Bureau Desk, writing table Secretary in Boulle Marquetry. In ebony
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 49.22 in W 25.99 in D 14.18 in
Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Style Ladies Cabinet Secretary, France, 1880
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Ladies cabinet secretary ogee decorated, ebony veneer and Boule style marquetry with beautiful
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 51.19 in W 29.53 in D 14.57 in
Rare Napoleon III Wedgewood and Boulle Marquetry Secretary Cabinet, France
By André-Charles Boulle, Wedgewood
Located in Paris, FR
Rare, unique Napoleon III secretary cabinet with a beautiful Wedgwood porcelain medallion and
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 43.31 in W 41.34 in D 25.6 in
Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and really large Louis XV style secretary desk cabinet in Boulle style Marquetry, cylinder
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 43.31 in W 41.34 in D 25.6 in
Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and really large Louis XV style secretary desk cabinet in Boulle style Marquetry, cylinder
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 98.5 in W 49.75 in D 21.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Inlaid Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany secretary with an double arched pediment, centered sphere phoenix finial
Brass
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
ebony & fruitwood border. The locking fall front (key present) has an inset red baize writing surface
Fruitwood, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
Highly Inlaid Antique Secretaire Circa 1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Highly-inlaid French secretary, veneered in ebony and inlaid in mahogany, kingwood, and boxwood
English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Secretary Desk & Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful example of a two part Regency mahogany & ebony secretary desk and bookcase, with two
Mahogany
Baker Chinoiserie Ebony Secretary Chippendale Style, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Baker two-piece chinoiserie black secretary in the Chippendale Style.
Lacquer, Wood
Rare Satinwood and Ebony British Campaign Secretary
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-1900s British campaign secretary made of two very exotic and rare hardwoods. satinwood and
Brass
Antique Ebony Asian Drop Front Desk Secretary with Carved Front
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome ebony wood Asian drop front desk or secretary with a carved design on the drop front. It
Brass
Sold
H 61.5 in W 44.5 in D 22.25 in
Antique Golden Ash & Ebony Biedermeier Writing Desk Secretary Chest Sweden 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant antique Biedermeier Golden Ash & Ebony Biedermeier secretary chest, Sweden, circa
Ash, Ebony, Burl
Sold
H 53.55 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in
Napoleon III Ebony Chiffonier with Secretary Desk, Brass Inlay Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and practical Napoleon III style chiffonier with hidden secretary desk has been
Brass
French Secretary Chest of Cherrywood
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional French secretaire or secretary desk and chest of figured cherrywood, featuring a
Brass
Sold
H 71.75 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Chinoiserie style carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt
Metal
Sold
H 85.5 in W 67 in D 19 in
Baker Style Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
By Fancher Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with secretary desk
Brass
Sold
H 62 in W 32 in D 19 in
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
Brass
Sold
H 75 in W 41.75 in D 20.75 in
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century Item
Brass
Sold
H 87.13 in W 45.75 in D 21.75 in
English Georgian Antique Butler’s Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. It is likely the ebony staining is a later treatment, though the quality and seamlessness of the
Brass
Sold
H 31.25 in W 32 in D 14 in
Baker Furniture Burl Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Fliptop 5 Drawer Secretary Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker Furniture Burl and cross banded Mahogany with Satinwood and ebony Inlays Fliptop five-Drawer
Hardwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
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H 35.5 in W 26 in D 19.75 in
Antique Small Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Bureau 1780
Located in Portland, OR
original key, the front having boxwood & ebony string inlay & satinwood inlaid floral corner spandrels
Brass
Fine Macassar Ebony Secretary by Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Fine Macassar ebony Secretary with inlays of mother of pearl & Ebony (inlay work by Messager) and
Bronze
Fine and Rare Secretary by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare secretary with mother of pearl and ebony inlay by Jules Leleu (1883-1961) This
Ash, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl
Fine drop-front Secretary by Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Fine Rosewood & Mahogany drop-front Secretary with mother of pearl & ebony inlays and gilt bronze
Ormolu
Sold
H 65 in W 50 in D 14.75 in
Spectacular French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony Secretary, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Very grand French Art Deco exotic Macassar ebony secretary, circa 1940s. Storage compartments. Drop
Sold
H 67.5 in W 53 in D 19.75 in
French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony Secretary or Cabinet, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A large French Art Deco exotic Macassar ebony secretary or cabinet, circa 1940s. Interior finished
Macassar Ebony Secretary
Located in Southampton, NY
Macassar ebony cabinet with drop leaf writing plateau and 2 cabinets.Upper cabinet lined in blonde
Macassar, Ebony
Jules Leleu Macassar Ebony Secretary
Located in Southampton, NY
Clean line example. Macassar ebony veneer. Sycamore interior. Brushed steel details.
Steel
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Secretary Bookshelf
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This French art deco secretary is from the 1930’s and is of fine macassar ebony veneers with
Copper
Beautiful Macassar Ebony French Secretary by Leleu
Located in Southampton, NY
Macassar ebony secretary with dropleaf. Inside upper cabinet is blonde sycamore wood,fitted with
French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony Vitrine/ Secretary
Located in Hialeah, FL
French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony Vitrine/ Secretary, circa 1940's. Drop Front, Interior
Metal
French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony/ Shagreen Secretary
Located in Hialeah, FL
French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony/ Parchment Front Secretary, Sabre Legs, Solid Sycamore
c1941 French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine/ Secretary/ Bar
Located in Hialeah, FL
Spectacular Grand French Art Deco "Tulip Form" Macassar Ebony Vitrine, Featuring Built In Secretary
Wood, Glass
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,114 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$286,952Sale Price|20% Off
H 52 in W 40 in D 2 in
Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist Norah Nielson Gray. Painted circa 1923, the model for the painting was Rita McIlrai...
Oil
$395,000
H 89 in W 22 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...
Bronze
$2,980Sale Price|20% Off
H 63 in W 41.74 in D 21.26 in
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactu...
Mahogany
$7,700
H 52 in W 48 in D 20 in
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
By Karl Johan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany with a writing flap, designed by Karl-Johan in goo...
Metal, Brass
Italian Neo-Classic White Marble Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) center table with 2 white marble bases having carved winged lions and claw feet centering a rouge & Siena marble rondel supporting a later inlaid r...
Marble
$3,900
H 58 in W 49.5 in D 18 in
Rare Paul McCobb 2pc. Bar Cabinet by H. Saks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique and stunning walnut 2 piece bar cabinet with the top having a pull down door that is also a drink mixing and serving area with an aluminum surface and a upper built in light...
Aluminum, Chrome
19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...
Mahogany, Wood
Art Deco American Mid-Century Dry Bar / Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco American bow front matchbook veneered rectangular bar cabinet with a hinged top dropdown drawer (with scroll & foliate brass escutcheon plus original bakelite signature pull...
Wood
$386,282
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
$56,800
H 64.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.25 in
Antique German Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherrywood & Burlwood, c. 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The ...
Metal, Brass
$2,200
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1950s, this desk was made some time after by Gustafsson in Sweden. Similar to other pieces of the era and origin, this desk features awesome graine...
Metal
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
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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