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19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Georgian six door breakfront secretaire bookcase. The molded cornice to the top sits above six elliptical paned glass doors to the upper section which opens to adjustabl...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th C Secretaire Bookcase
19th C Secretaire Bookcase

19th C Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th C painted breakfront secretaire bookcase with gothic glazing. 1830 Height to underside of desk- 72.5cm N.b.

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Antique 19th Century English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT
Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT

By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT!

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20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase
Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase

Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Lymington, GB

A classic Chippendale-period secretaire breakfront library bookcase in well-figured mahogany.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century

Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is elegant antique George III period flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, circa 1820 in date. 

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

18th Century Georgian III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
18th Century Georgian III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

18th Century Georgian III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century George III mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, with four astragal glazed doors below dentil frieze and broken pediment with two long drawers above two central cupbo...

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Antique 1790s Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire

Located in London, GB

A very fine and large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase and secretaire. The upper part has four compartments, the doors of which are glazed with their original plate glass revea...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase Item Code: S26-1 Circa 1820 A magnificent 19th century mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase of impressive scale and elegant pr...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Early 19th Century William IV Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Early 19th Century William IV Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Early 19th Century William IV Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An early 19th century mahogany William IV breakfront secretaire bookcase. The bookcase has a pull out secretaire drawer fitted with drawers and pigeon holes above a drawer fitted ...

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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid 18th Century Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid 18th Century Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid 18th Century Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The bottom section to the breakfront bookcase consists of two short and one long secretaire drawer above faded flamed mahogany and satinwood banded cupboard doors that sit on a plint...

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Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Circa 1830
A William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Circa 1830

A William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Circa 1830

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H 107.09 in W 103.55 in D 22.05 in

A William IV Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Circa 1830

Located in Lincoln, GB

A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1830. The breakfront secretaire drawer enclosing drawers and recesses. 272cm high, 263cm wide, 56cm deep.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Small George III Breakfront Bookcase
Small George III Breakfront Bookcase

Small George III Breakfront Bookcase

Unavailable

H 84 in W 61 in D 21.5 in

Small George III Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Dublin port, IE

A small George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, the open fret work cornice mounted with classical urns, above a four door cabinet top, The central do...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretary
George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretary

George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretary

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H 118.5 in W 113 in D 19 in

George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretary

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An antique George III period mahogany breakfront secretary. This piece has glazed doors with satinwood mullions and a pigeonhole fitted writing section. The breakfront is complete wi...

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Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

George III Sheraton 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Secrétaire Dwarf Bookcase
George III Sheraton 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Secrétaire Dwarf Bookcase

George III Sheraton 18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Secrétaire Dwarf Bookcase

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The breakfront bookcase sits above a concealed fitted satinwood secrétaire drawer complete with a leather writing surface.

Category

Antique 1790s English Sheraton Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

Scottish Mahogany and Boxwood Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
Scottish Mahogany and Boxwood Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Scottish Mahogany and Boxwood Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

A Scottish mahogany and boxwood strung secretaire breakfront bookcase, probably by William Trotter.

Category

20th Century Scottish Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Baker Glass and Walnut Breakfront and Secretaire, Slim Profile
Antique Baker Glass and Walnut Breakfront and Secretaire, Slim Profile

Antique Baker Glass and Walnut Breakfront and Secretaire, Slim Profile

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Baker breakfront and secretaire - incredible detail and craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th century George III period mahogany breakfront bookcase with a secretaire or secretary drawer in the centre.

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Early Victorian Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Early Victorian mahogany library breakfront secretaire bookcase, the stepped and molded cornice above the four upper glazed doors, opening to reveal adjustable shelves.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
William IV Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

William IV Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

William IV Mahogany library breakfront secretaire bookcase, the stepped and moulded cornice above a cross banded frieze, the four upper glazed doors opening to reveal adjustable shel...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

George III Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
George III Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

George III Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

A late George III mahogany and satinwood breakfront secretaire bookcase possessing many elements typically associated with the Sub-sequent Regency style of George IV, the upper displ...

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Antique 1810s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

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H 81 in W 62 in D 17 in

Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany breakfront bookcase, the top section with molded cornice above four astragal-glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelved interior.

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogan Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase
Mahogan Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase

Mahogan Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase

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H 79.5 in W 57 in D 17.5 in

Mahogan Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany breakefront bookcase the top section with moulded cornice above four astragal-glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with secrétaire drawer with fall f...

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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases

Antique Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Antique Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Antique Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

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H 83.86 in W 77.17 in D 19.3 in

Antique Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive antique walnut secretaire bookcase, made in England, and dating from around the 1900-1920 period. This is of fine quality and has lots of great features. It i...

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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique George III Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Wardrobe 18th Century
Antique George III Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Wardrobe 18th Century

Antique George III Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Wardrobe 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an impressive antique George III flame mahogany breakfront secretaire wardrobe, circa 1780 in date.  

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

George III Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, England c. 1790
George III Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, England c. 1790

George III Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, England c. 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

An impressive George III period Breakfront Bookcase with Secretaire drawer, English in origin, and dating from the fourth quarter of the 1700s.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

George III period Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, c. 1800
George III period Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, c. 1800

George III period Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, c. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

Reference: A Secretaire Breakfront with a similar arrangement of glazing bars & proportion sold at Christie's, lot 179, April 13, 2001.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine

George III Style Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
George III Style Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

George III Style Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Astoria, NY

George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, 20th century, the arched pediment above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, below a central secretaire ...

Category

20th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Spectacular George III Breakfront Bookcase
Spectacular George III Breakfront Bookcase

Spectacular George III Breakfront Bookcase

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H 108 in W 108 in D 27 in

Spectacular George III Breakfront Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A spectacular George III mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase of substantial proportions, the upper stage with four glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the astragals compos...

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Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Important George III Mahogany China Closet/Secretaire
Important George III Mahogany China Closet/Secretaire

Important George III Mahogany China Closet/Secretaire

Located in Greenwich, CT

Exceptionally Fine George III mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase/china closet, possibly by Thomas Chippendale, the central cabinet flanked by side cabinets with twisted flame fi...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English breakfront bookcase
English breakfront bookcase

English breakfront bookcase

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H 104 in W 98 in D 17 in

English breakfront bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large English Sheraton style mahogany breakfront bookcase the glazed upper stage with swan neck pediment over a secretaire above a tambour compartment flanked by cabinets on French...

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

18th Century Irish Georgian Palladian Breakfront Bookcase
18th Century Irish Georgian Palladian Breakfront Bookcase

18th Century Irish Georgian Palladian Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Reference this exact piece in "The Antiques Directory Furniture," General Editors, Judith and Martin Miller, Portland House, New York, 1985, page 118 Breakfront (C Price Classificati...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Danish Pine Breakfront Bureau / Desk, circa 1840
Antique Danish Pine Breakfront Bureau / Desk, circa 1840

Antique Danish Pine Breakfront Bureau / Desk, circa 1840

Located in Pasadena, CA

This Danish circa 1860 pine breakfront bureau / desk features simple lines and is fully functional. The desk interior is fitted with a number of small drawers with matching brass ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Country Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary
Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary

Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary

By Don Ruseau

Located in Stamford, CT

A fabulous French Country breakfront/secretary with cream paint colored interior. This Don Rousseau unsigned piece bears all of the workmanship and detail usually seen in a custom qu...

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Vintage 1920s American Country Secretaires

A 19th Century George III Baroque Mahogany Breakfront Secretary
A 19th Century George III Baroque Mahogany Breakfront Secretary

A 19th Century George III Baroque Mahogany Breakfront Secretary

Located in Astoria, NY

A George III mahogany breakfront secretary with drop front that opens to reveal small inlaid secret compartments. There are four drawers on either side of the center drop. The top of...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style  Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style  Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing our exquisite 19th-century Neoclassical Style Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Breakfront/Secretary Bookcase, a stunning blend of artistry and functionality that adds a tou...

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Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior f...

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Renzo Rutili Robin's Egg Blue Leather Breakfront Library Cabinet
Renzo Rutili Robin's Egg Blue Leather Breakfront Library Cabinet

Renzo Rutili Robin's Egg Blue Leather Breakfront Library Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning ivory lacquered design by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture. Robin's egg blue embossed leather fronts, with brass drop ring pulls, that appear to be all drawers. Starting f...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior f...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk
Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk

Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk

By Saginaw

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Saginaw Furniture flame mahogany breakfront china cabinet featuring Neoclassical styling with fretwork bubble glass doors, lower cabinet and drawers, and a drop front butlers...

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Antique Author's Chest, English, Secretaire Cabinet, Glazed Bookcase, Georgian
Antique Author's Chest, English, Secretaire Cabinet, Glazed Bookcase, Georgian

Antique Author's Chest, English, Secretaire Cabinet, Glazed Bookcase, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, flame mahogany breakfront secretaire cabinet, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase.
Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase.

Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Georgian mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase. Retaining original locks and hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

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H 80.32 in W 60.24 in D 15.75 in

Antique Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

This antique flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase has quite small proportions for this kind of piece.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

High quality antique secretaire breakfront mahogany bookcase in excellent condition and with some wonderful features.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Secretaire Antique
Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Secretaire Antique

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Secretaire Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant mahogany breakfront bookcase in the Sheraton manner The piece is antique circa 1920 Features a secretaire pull out desk section in the middle Lots of storage space on this...

Category

Vintage 1920s Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

A George III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase.
A George III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase.

A George III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase.

Located in Long Island City, NY

A George III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer
Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer

Large 19th Century English Breakfront with Secretaire Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large mahogany breakfront with satin wood inlay on upper glazed doors with geometric sash work design.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Flame Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
18th Century George III Flame Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

18th Century George III Flame Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany Secretaire breakfront bookcase. The top of the bookcase has four glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretaire, Signed by Maker
Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretaire, Signed by Maker

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretaire, Signed by Maker

By W. & C. Wilkinson

Located in San Francisco, CA

A late Regency period mahogany breakfront bookcase of compact size, the astrgal glazed upper section with four cabinet doors above a fitted secretaire above a pair of solid central c...

Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Painted 4 Door Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase
Early 20th Century Painted 4 Door Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase

Early 20th Century Painted 4 Door Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Decorative Early 20th-Century Painted Mahogany 4-Door Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase Introducing a stunning early 20th-century painted mahogany 4-door secretaire breakfront ...

Category

Early 20th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th Century George IV Period Secretaire Library Breakfront Bookcase
Fine 19th Century George IV Period Secretaire Library Breakfront Bookcase

Fine 19th Century George IV Period Secretaire Library Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very fine George IV period mahogany secretaire breakfront library bookcase, circa 1825.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

George IV Period Mahogany Bookcase, England c. 1825
George IV Period Mahogany Bookcase, England c. 1825

George IV Period Mahogany Bookcase, England c. 1825

Located in Atlanta, GA

For many more fine English cabinets, Bookcases, Breakfront Bookcases, & Secretaire Bookcases, please visit our website: www.williamwordantiques.com William Word Fine Antiques:...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in London, GB

This large very impressive mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase is antique Georgian style dating from around the 1950s period and it’s of very high quality.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Vintage Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet
Superb Vintage Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet

Superb Vintage Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Impressive and elegant vintage breakfront and secretary in two shades of mahogany and having a gorgeous flame mahogany top, with four-paned glass panels and beautiful frieze. There's...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hepplewhite Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase composed of 2 pieces, each with black lacquered wood frames with an all-over intentional ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Renzo Rutili Green Leather and Mahogany Breakfront Library Cabinet with Desk
Renzo Rutili Green Leather and Mahogany Breakfront Library Cabinet with Desk

Renzo Rutili Green Leather and Mahogany Breakfront Library Cabinet with Desk

By Johnson Furniture Co., Renzo Rutili

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning design for Johnson furniture. Green embossed leather fronts, with brass drop ring pulls, that appear to be all drawers. Starting from the bottom, the lowest pair of drawer f...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk
White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk

White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Regency style secretary desk / china cabinet. Top has four doors, two glass shelves, eight wood shelves, and a pull out desk. Base has four doors each having one shelf.

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Edwardian English Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase of Breakfront Form
Edwardian English Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase of Breakfront Form

Edwardian English Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase of Breakfront Form

Located in Nashville, TN

Nicely faded and figured mahogany, the oval insets of flame mahogany. Fitted slide interior with 12 drawers and six pigeon holes. Old and yellowed English storage label on back. Typi...

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, circa 1780
Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, circa 1780

Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, circa 1780

Located in London, Greenwich

A George III Mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, circa 1780 A George III Mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase.

Category

Antique 1780s British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows
Regency Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows

Regency Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

An exceptionally fine and handsome Regency period mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Library Bookcase
George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Library Bookcase

George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Library Bookcase

By Ernest William Varley

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

George III style mahogany breakfront Secretaire library bookcase by Earnest William Varley, circa 1913.

Category

Vintage 1910s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase attributed to Gillows
Regency Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase attributed to Gillows

Regency Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

An exceptionally fine quality Regency period mahogany library breakfront secretaire bookcase, the timbers and overall construction of the highest order.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase Attributed to William Hallett
Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase Attributed to William Hallett

Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase Attributed to William Hallett

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Rare George II Carved Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase attributed to William Hallett, Great Newport Street, Longacre, London The exceptional carving to the steppe...

Category

Antique 1740s British George II Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late Regency Period Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Late Regency Period Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Late Regency Period Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A good Gillows of Lancaster late Regency period mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase. The drawer signed. Entirely original condition including quite rare circular bronze handle kn...

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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Bookcases

Rare George II Carved Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Rare George II Carved Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Rare George II Carved Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

By William Hallett

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The secretaire bookcase has an exceptional carved breakfront pediment which sits above astragal glazed doors that rest on a carved moulded edge with acanthus leaf decoration.

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest

Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest

$4,436Sale Price|20% Off

H 45.67 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in

Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest

Located in Casteren, NL

This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

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Gold Leaf

1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani

1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760

Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760

Located in New York, NY

Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Western European Rugs

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Wool

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$128,231 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900

Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The...

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Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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Ormolu

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 98.75 in W 42 in D 22.5 in

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This exquisite pie...

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Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires

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Walnut

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

$2,400

H 80.5 in W 46.5 in D 21 in

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...

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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

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Mahogany

Mahogany Individual Pain Glass Double Door Bookcase Bottom Credenza Cabinet MINT
Mahogany Individual Pain Glass Double Door Bookcase Bottom Credenza Cabinet MINT

Mahogany Individual Pain Glass Double Door Bookcase Bottom Credenza Cabinet MINT

By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mahogany Individual Pain Glass Double Door Bookcase Bottom Credenza Curio Cabinet Tall Breakfront MINT! Adjustable removable shelves, credenza bottom.

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20th Century American Georgian Cupboards

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Glass, Mahogany

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

$8,184Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

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Wood

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

$42,000

H 26.5 in Dm 22.3 in

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase

$25,875Sale Price|25% Off

H 93 in W 71 in D 21 in

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase

Located in Huntington, NY

This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

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Brass

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase features an eighteen pane gothic arched cabinet front that opens to two shelves, cubbi...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

By Robert and Peter Higgs of London

Located in Portland, OR

A fabulous investment quality antique George III Flame mahogany & gilt bronze eight day movement tall case grandfather clock, by Robert & Peter Higgs & David Evans, made for the Span...

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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

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Breakfront Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic breakfront secretaire available at 1stDibs. Each breakfront secretaire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer breakfront secretaire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each breakfront secretaire bearing Georgian, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one breakfront secretaire that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Johnson Furniture Co. and Renzo Rutili produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Breakfront Secretaire?

Prices for a breakfront secretaire start at $1,196 and top out at $85,976 with the average selling for $13,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

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