19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston
By John & Thomas Seymour
Located in Essex, MA
Important American Federal Period Secretary. School of John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, circa 1820.
Mahogany
$2,096Sale Price|30% Off
Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1950s.
Mahogany
$6,296Sale Price|30% Off
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished.
Mahogany
$4,500Sale Price|52% Off
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Located in Water Mill, NY
Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.
Birch, Mahogany
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and bookcase.
Glass, Mahogany
Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique American Federal period Hepplewhite slant-front desk is meticulously crafted from warm, richly grained mahogany dating back to the early 19th century (circa 1800–1820). ...
Brass
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice surmounting an upper bookcase with two 16 pane glazed glass doors with satinwood line inlay...
Brass
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.
Glass, Mahogany
American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
Located in Norwood, NJ
A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New England, (possibly Boston or Salem, Massachusetts), circa 1800–1820.
Brass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Diminuative Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany & Inlay Secretary c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Offering a diminuative antique Federal Hepplewhite secretary with mahogany construction, inlay, upper bookcase over drop-down desk over chest of drawers, c1830 Measures - 62" x 37" ...
Mahogany
Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Made in the North shore region of Massachusetts or New Hampshire an elegant Federal chest, attention to period detail is noteworthy in this fine case piece, crafted with utmost care ...
Brass
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s.
Mahogany
Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Far East Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Hekman Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century B...
Brass
$16,750Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and important antique American early 19th century figured mahogany "Duncan Phyfe" style flap-top secretary bookcase with gorgeous lyre-shaped glazed doors. Color of mahogany has...
Mahogany
Vintage Marquetry Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding timeless Hepplewhite sophistication, this vintage secretary desk is crafted from richly grained wood and accentuated with exquisite marquetry inlay detailing. The upper hutch...
Glass, Wood
$5,145 / item
Large Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Inspired by an antique desk and bookcase this Large Mahogany Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifully grained mahogany, ...
Mahogany
Rare Monumental Architectural 18th Century Painted Corner Cabinet Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
A monumental mid-18th century corner cabinet of architectural scale and sophistication, likely New England in origin, with rare integrated secretary interior. Beautifully weathered ...
Pine, Paint
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Walnut
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from mahogany with a high sheen finish. This exception example of a late 18th century p...
Mahogany
Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well constructed with fine mahogany veneer with Federal style brass eagle finial on a pedestal. The carved cornice with urn form finials over a carved frieze.
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Solid Cherry Multi Compartment Drop Front Secretary Desk w/ Drawer File Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Cherry Multi Compartment Drop Front Secretary Desk w/ Drawer File Cabinet
Cherry
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!
Brass
All Rosewood Double Glass Doors Adjustable Shelves Pull Out Desk Secretary MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
All Rosewood Double Glass Doors Adjustable Shelves Pull Out Leather Top Desk Secretary MINT!
Brass
32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Narrow 32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk w/ Beveled Glass Bookcase MINT
Brass
Federal Birch Clerk's Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare late federal birch two part clerk's secretary, with cove molded cornice above two inset paneled doors, set on a base with slant lid opeing up to reveal a well and cubby interior...
Birch, Pine
Maryland Federal Hepplewhite Manner Secretary Bookcase
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Federal period pale mahogany Hepplewhite manner secretary bookcase with very fine rope and string inlays.
Mahogany, Pine
Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Bankson and Lawson 'School', Sheraton manner sideboard with a English influenced fall-front butler's secretary drawer. Exceptionally vibrant crotch and flame mahogany veneers and b...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 78 in W 41 in D 19 in
Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire
Located in Providence, RI
This is an exuberant, high style secretary that employs the use of contrasting wood typical of Hepplewhite design furniture that gives a dramatic eye appeal.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 88.5 in W 38 in D 22 in
Eldred Wheeler Handmade Tiger Maple "The Greatest Secretary" Desk / Secretary
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Plymouth, MA
The Eldred Wheeler Company is known to have handcrafted absolutely the best furniture of the 20th century. The earliest pieces, when each was handmade, are highly sought-after and co...
Maple
Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine Hepplewhite figured mahogany secretary desk, in two parts, the upper section with arcaded shaped cornice above two diamond mullioned glass doors, in turn above two flat pan...
Mahogany, Pine
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
Located in Sharon, MA
A handsome Federal mahogany secretary desk, probably Southeastern Massachusetts, circa 1815.
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
19th C. American Bookcase
Located in Savannah, GA
Federal Mahogany secretary/bookcase.
Mahogany
Federal Secretary Breakfront
Located in Westwood, NJ
Salem, Massachusetts mahogany satinwood inlaid Butler's breakfront bookcase with rare eglomise panels.
Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in North York, ON
This is an early 20th century classic Federal style American cabinet. Made with the exquisite flamed mahogany and satinwood veneers among solid mahogany construction, this secretary...
Satinwood
Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Federal secretary bookcase features mahogany construction with long drawers with flame mahogany insets below drop front writing surface opening to reveal storage dra...
Glass, Mahogany
American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Beautiful Lancaster County Slant Top Secretary in mahogany with book-matched mahogany veneer, original oxblood blush finish on interior desk surface and four staggered drawers, all...
Brass
Sold
H 86.75 in W 38.25 in L 86.75 in
Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful Sheraton, Federal style, two part Mount Vernon Hickory Chair Company cherry secretary with crossbanded mahogany veneers, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting ...
Cherry, Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 50.75 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Federal Classical period mahogany and maple butler's secretary, dresser desk, circa 1830.
Mahogany, Maple
American 19th Century Federal Period Secretary Bookcase
Located in Southampton, NY
American Federal mahogany flame grain and satinwood inlay secretary bookcase.
Brass
Sold
H 81.25 in W 36.25 in D 18.5 in
Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk With Bookcase Attributed to Imperial Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Federal style bureau with tambour doors, fold-out desk, and bookcase hutch top Attributed to Imperial Furniture of Grand Rapids USA, circa 1940s Carved flame mah...
Brass
Sold
H 71.5 in W 43.25 in D 19.13 in
American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting and somewhat unusual secretary desk constructed in two parts with an upper case that lifts free of the lower base for safe transport. It is designed with a series of e...
Brass
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century slant front desk. Desk has a Chippendale style. The wood is cherry. It has many features: Fitted interior, pull-outs, four drawers, hand dovetail construction, b...
Brass
Sold
H 80 in W 43 in D 22 in
19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering a working desk because of its fitted interior.
Oak
Sold
H 43.75 in W 38.88 in D 20.25 in
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Similar Examples: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, acc. no. B.65.12: a Federal Tambour Door Inlaid Writing Desk over spade feet Christies, New York, June 17 1997, lot 417, “A Fed...
Brass
Sold
H 57.5 in W 36.5 in D 19.75 in
Antique Federal Hepplewhite Birdseye Maple & Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Federal or Hepplewhite secretary offers birdseye maple and mahogany construction with up...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Sold
H 90.5 in W 69.5 in D 24.5 in
Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Crafted distinctly in the British tradition, this exceedingly fine piece of case furniture serves many functions: A linen press, a chest of drawers, a secretary desk and is flanked b...
Brass
Sold
H 52 in W 21 in D 41 in
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of mahogany featuring velvet drop front writing surface that leads to multiple cubbies ...
Mahogany
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton Tambour secretary offers deeply striated mahogany construction with upper double door cabinet over two lower drawers and surmounting cas with drop front desk and ...
Metal
Sold
H 89 in W 36 in D 20 in
George Winthrop Carved Mahogany Drop Front Secretary & Bookcase, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage George Winthrop secretary features mahogany construction with upper case having broken arch crest with stylized flame finial surmounting bookcase with double mullioned glas...
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 65 in W 36.25 in D 19.34 in
Lineage Embossed Gold Tooled Leather Wrapped Secretary Desk with Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 83 in W 38 in D 22 in
Very Fine Olive Burl Wood 83" Tall Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest of Drawers MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers MINT!
Brass
Sold
H 46.5 in W 41 in D 21.5 in
New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine federal mahogany secretary desk features an upper section with tambour doors opening up to interiors fitted with pigeon holes and small drawers centering a banded tiger map...
Brass
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.
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