Antique 19th century English oak secretary / bureau
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very fine antique secretary/ bureau. With writing desk, 2 large and 2 small drawers and hidden
Brass
Antique Barley Twist English Oak Secretary with Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
This cabinet/secretary comes from England. The cabinet is made from English oak. It is highly
Brass
$1,623
H 39.77 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
Large antique 18th-century English oak chest of drawers / desk / chest with secr
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique English oak secretary features a beautiful stepped interior and dates from the 18th
Oak
1940's English Oak Drop Front Secretary
By Aesthetic Movement
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an English Oak drop front secretary. The legs are turned and fashioned in a William and
Brass
Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Meer, VAN
a wonderful English antique fall front secretary desk in solid oak with brass fittings. It features
Brass
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak is a superlative example of the design
Brass
English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800
Located in North Miami, FL
This piece just took our breath away - all the carved wood details and medallions are master craftsman quality. See all detail images to truly appreciate what an excellent antique pi...
Brass
English secretary bookcase Arts&Crats 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This English secretary bookcase in arts & crafts style is a beautiful piece of furniture that
Copper
$1,770
H 38 in W 36 in D 20 in
1800's Antique Carved, Oak, Georgian, English, Slant Drop, Secretaire, Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
space. Early 19th century oak English drop front secretary with carvings of acanthus leaves and urns
Oak
Unavailable
H 41 in W 37.25 in D 20.25 in
Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 18th Century drop front secretary desk in the Chippendale style, unbranded. Solid oak
Brass
19th Century English Oak Secretary
Located in Charlottesville, VA
English oak secretary with an upper cabinet fitted with geometric glazed doors and a shaped cornice
Glass, Oak
English Oak Secretary, circa 1790 - 1810
Located in San Marino, CA
An English secretary desk, a molded rectangular top over eight pigeonholes and one inlaid door
Oak
Sold
H 79.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique English Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Oak Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Barley Twist. Direct from England
Glass, Oak
English Georgian Style Oak Marquetry Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive English Georgian fall front or drop front secretaire desk crafted from oak. The
Oak, Satinwood
Antique English Golden Oak Slant Front Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English golden oak slant front secretary bookcase, circa 1880.
Oak
Sold
H 57 in W 38 in L 57 in
Antique English Oak Gothic Revival Altar Cabinet Court Cupboard Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Gothic revival court cupboard or secretary desk, circa late 1800s. Made of
Oak
20th c. English Cabinet Secretary
Located in Madrid, ES
English oak cabinet secretary. England, 50s
Oak
Sold
H 97 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Grand English Georgian Hand Carved Oak Secretary or Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Georgian secretary or bookcase is a magnificent example of the genre, with
Oak
Sold
H 76.5 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
20th Century English Oak Desk Secretary Bureau Leaded Stained Glass Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
20th century English oak desk secretary bureau leaded stained glass bookcase Arts & Crafts
Stained Glass, Oak
English 18th Century Queen Anne Oak Secretary Double Dome
Located in San Marino, CA
Need key. Solid oak fall front, two small drawer two large drawers, upper compartment filled with
English Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
This English oak slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with mahogany crossbanding and dentil
Oak
Sold
H 79.5 in W 38.63 in D 20.75 in
English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
oxidized oak is silky and so magnetic that you just have to reach out and touch the cabinet when walking
Brass
19th Century English Renaissance Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning 19th century English Renaissance Secretary, bookcase provides display, storage, and a
Oak
Secretary with English Slope, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming 1920-1930 "slope" English secretary in oak, his tablet is covered with a leather
Oak
Sold
H 77.78 in W 34 in D 16.13 in
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase
Brass
Sold
H 31.38 in W 44.5 in D 22.5 in
English George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
laminated oak and finished in mahogany veneers with satinwood stringers edging the flamed mahogany outer
Brass
Sold
H 86.5 in W 36 in D 20.13 in
Diminutive English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Of perfect size and proportions, this English George III Secretary Desk is commanding in presence
Elm, Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Sold
H 94.25 in W 50.5 in D 22.75 in
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
detailed images of this English Secretary Desk available upon request.
Brass
19th Century English Oak Secretary ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century English Oak Secretary ~ Bookcase was designed for a very efficient floor plan, indeed
Brass
Antique Gustavian Style Limed Oak Secretary, English, 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great limed oak Georgian secretary or bureau in Gustavian style. Limed oak and mahogany
Mahogany, Oak
Neoclassical English Mahogany Secretary
Located in Chireno, TX
Neoclassical English mahogany secretary, circa 1820-1840, with roll-top and ebonized inlay
Brass
Sold
H 39.77 in W 34.45 in D 20.67 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Solid Oak Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Located in Casteren, NL
in the finest quality watered European oak. The secretary is elevated on bracket feet. It features
Brass
Sold
H 43.31 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
Antique 19th century English George III warm oak Slant front secretary desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Presented here is a stunning antique slant-front secretary desk crafted in oak wood in England in
Brass
18th Century English Renaissance Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 18th century English Renaissance secretary bookcase displays wonderful rural
Oak
Antique English Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique English Arts & Crafts desk Quarter sawn oak construction with Art Nouveau appliques
Oak
English Georgian Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Georgian black lacquer and chinoiserie decorated slant front secretary cabinet on bracket
Oak
18th Century English Red Lacquer chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
A William and Mary Chinoiserie decorated secretary 18th century, the superstructure with two
Oak, Lacquer
19th Century Rustic English Chippendale Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century rustic english chippendale secretary desk is the ultimate answer to the age-old
Brass
Sold
H 75 in W 44 in D 21 in
18th Century English George III Chest on Chest in Oak with Pull Out Secretary
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
swan-neck bail handles. The bottom drawer of top opens to a stand up pull-out, fall-front secretary
Brass
Sold
H 40.16 in W 37.21 in D 19.69 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Located in Casteren, NL
made in the finest quality watered European oak. The secretary is elevated on bracket feet. It features
Brass
Georgian Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, England, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Early 19th century oak English fall-front secretary with carvings of acanthus leaves and urns. Note
Oak
Sold
H 40.25 in W 36 in D 21 in
18th Century English George III Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 18th century chinoiserie Bureau. The exterior of the bureau is profusely decorated with oriental scenes. The fall front opens to reveal a fully fitted inte...
Oak
18th Century English George III Period Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A practical and restrained example from the George III period, this fine secretary desk is a tidy
Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Sold
H 75.63 in W 34 in D 23.75 in
English George I Style Burl-Walnut Antique Bookcase Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
George I style burl walnut secretary desk with bookcase England, circa late 19th century with
Brass, Iron
Antique English Arts and Crafts Secretary Base, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
” button below and see them first! The bold carving seen in this antique English oak secretary base
Oak
English Renaissance Revival Oak Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century, English Renaissance Revival oak secretary.
Oak
Oak Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century English George III oak secretary
Wood
Georgian Oak Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century English Georgian oak secretary with a blind door book case and a fitted interior.
Brass
Antique English George III Oak Drop Front Secretary Bureau Chest Desk
Located in Houston, TX
An antique English Georgian oak crossbanded with mahogany drop front secretary bureau chest desk
Brass
Francis Elkins English Japanned Secretary
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A late 18th Century Lacquered Slant Front Bevelled Mirrored Secretary with later refreshed Japanned
Oak, Paint
English Victorian Secretary Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
English Victorian burl walnut and oak secretary bookcase; the two door glass bookcase over a slant
Wood, Glass
English 18th Century Banded Oak Stepback Secretaire
Located in Port Chester, NY
An excellent quality antique English stepback oak secretary. Lovely glazed original glass doors
Mahogany, Oak
18th Century Provincial English Oak Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century Provincial English oak secretary, double bonnet planks with Provincial styling
Oak
Sold
H 99.5 in W 62.5 in D 27 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning 19th century English Regency mahogany secretary, circa 1800, features an upper
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, 18th century with restorations. Having a rectangular two board top with thumb molded front and side edges, two top drawers and 3 lower drawers, ...
Brass
$5,050 / set
H 31.3 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of mid-century armchairs 'Laila' by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1948
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company. This iconic pa...
Fabric, Wood
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780. With a rectangular single board top with thumb molded front and side borders, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with...
Brass
Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Located in Essex, MA
A cute delicate but sturdy table all nicely French polished. Rectangular top with bamboo turned legs and turned X form stretchers.
Mahogany
$6,550
H 29 in W 28 in D 20.75 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Table with Compartment, Drawer and Reeded Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany table from the 19th century, with single drawer, small compartment and reeded legs. Created in England during the 19th century, this mahogany table features a rec...
Brass
Cherry Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice early 19th century Cherry slant front desk probably Pennsylvania or Virginia. Nicely dovetailed case resting on tall bracket feet. The interior surface is fitted with severa...
Cherry
George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Diminutive proportions built relatively shallow with a hinged fall front opening to a fitted interior over four drawers with brass handles. Bracket feet.
Brass
$3,460
H 43 in W 37 in D 24 in
Antique RI or CT Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Secretary c. Late 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
The Chippendale Mahogany Secretary, a late 18th-century gem hailing from Rhode Island or Southern Connecticut, embodies the distinct elegance and intricate craftsmanship of the era. ...
Mahogany
Cherry Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice New England Cherry Chippendale Slant Front desk with a great color and patina on an older refinish. Nicely fitted interior with a shell carved drawer over a smaller locki...
Cherry
$2,344
H 20.48 in Dm 4.34 in
Mid-century glass and brass table lamp by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland (US wire)
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Stunning and very unique table lamp model 'Arkipelago' by Finnish glass designer and sculptor Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) Solid mold-blown glass base with bubbles and brass elements. ...
Brass
$17,736 / set
H 34.65 in W 33.86 in D 32.68 in
Pair of 'Laila' armchairs in honey sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Very beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company. This icon...
Sheepskin, Wood
$1,773
H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 34.26 in
Antique English oak secretaire with stepped interior and working locks
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique English oak secretaire from the late 18th/early 19th century is a real eye-catcher. It has oak fronts, a stepped interior, beautiful original details and working locks. ...
Oak
Unavailable|$1,154
H 42.52 in W 40.16 in D 20.48 in
English Antique Georgian Inlaid Solid Oak Bureau / Secretaire c.1800
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning English Georgian bureau. This bureaux is from the Georgian era, just after 1800. Fabulous color and patina to the solid oak finish. The whole piece of furniture is made of...
Oak
Superb Quality Large Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality large antique George III mahogany bureau having a superb quality mahogany fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of a mahogany door to the centre flanked ...
Other
Mid-century pair white gold ceramic glazed table lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamps have gold glazed base and top with in the centre off-white glazed 'birch' texture. Per...
Ceramic
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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