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French Marquetry Secretaire

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

French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire French, late 19th Century Height 132.5cm, width 91cm, depth 66cm This elegant secretaire, or writing desk, is a fine piece of nin...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

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

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

Located in London, GB

Dating from around 1850, this is a wonderful antique French Rococo Revival Secretaire a Abattant featuring ormolu mounted mahogany, gonzalo alves and marquetry.

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Antique 1850s French Rococo Revival Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Dallas, TX

Graceful serpentine lines and intricate marquetry give this antique secrétaire à abattant its refined Louis XV character.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Desk in Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Desk in Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Desk in Mahogany

Located in Winter Park, FL

An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

Located in London, GB

One bronze mount stamped ‘Rogie´’. French, Circa 1880 Dimensions: H: 60 in / 152 cm W: 43.5 in / 110 cm D: 18 in / 45 cm Provenance: A French Noble Family from the Loire Va...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880
Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880

Fine Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood Ormolu Secretaire Abattant 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine quality antique French Louis XV rosewood, marquetry, ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large Secretaire With Flap In Marquetry, Late 19th Century
Large Secretaire With Flap In Marquetry, Late 19th Century

Large Secretaire With Flap In Marquetry, Late 19th Century

By Jean-François Oeben

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Massive secretaire with flap in marquetry of cubes on the doors and sides and bronzes (partly gilded): the flap covered with leather inside opens on a series of 4 drawers in solid ma...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Durand 19th-Century French Secrétaire
Durand 19th-Century French Secrétaire

Durand 19th-Century French Secrétaire

By Gervais Durand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Superior craftsmanship and intricate marquetry characterize this rare secrétaire by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand, one of the most popular French ébénistes of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770

Located in Belmont, MA

Louis XV secretaire, France, 1770. Beautiful walnut veneer with plum, satinwood and kingwood marquetry.

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.
Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.

Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century Louis XVI marquetry inlay secretaire A Abattant by Charles Diehl. Kingwood, satinwood and tulipwood inlay with fine gilt bronze mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI style Secrétaire à abattant with marquetry after Roentgen
Louis XVI style Secrétaire à abattant with marquetry after Roentgen

Louis XVI style Secrétaire à abattant with marquetry after Roentgen

By David Roentgen

Located in PARIS, FR

Louis XVI style ‘Secrétaire à abattant’ with marquetry after Roentgen.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Lovely French Louis XVI Style Secretaire
Lovely French Louis XVI Style Secretaire

Lovely French Louis XVI Style Secretaire

Located in Crawley, GB

This Lovely French Louis XVI Style Secretaire is a timeless and elegant piece of furniture, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any room. Handmade from wood, brass, and ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

Located in Miami, FL

19th century bombe marquetry secrétaire à abattant, marble top and bronze mounts. Offered for sale is a late 19th century Louis XV style bombe marquetry secrétaire à abattant with a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Secrétaire, Walnut & Leather, Circa 1820-1830
19th Century French Secrétaire, Walnut & Leather, Circa 1820-1830

19th Century French Secrétaire, Walnut & Leather, Circa 1820-1830

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Sublime early 19th century French secrétaire. It is made of blond flamed walnut with a marble top and a leather of cordoue. It is a big scale and it has a magnificent work of archite...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Secretaires

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Leather, Walnut

Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk, Mahogany & Marble, France, Circa 1830
Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk, Mahogany & Marble, France, Circa 1830

Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk, Mahogany & Marble, France, Circa 1830

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk is made of blond flamed mahogany with a Sainte-Anne marble top with a lot of drawers.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau with Brass Mounts
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau with Brass Mounts

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau with Brass Mounts

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant French bureau, featuring fine marquetry decoration and richly detailed gilt-bronze mounts. The curved upper section opens to reveal a fitted interior with multiple small dra...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Secretaires

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Bronze

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key

Located in Soquel, CA

French Provincial Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key. Original Finish.

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Antique 1860s French Provincial Secretaires

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Walnut

Maison Gouffé Paris French Transitional Louis XV XVI Secrétaire Bookcase Cabinet
Maison Gouffé Paris French Transitional Louis XV XVI Secrétaire Bookcase Cabinet

Maison Gouffé Paris French Transitional Louis XV XVI Secrétaire Bookcase Cabinet

By Maison Gouffé, Pierre Gouffe

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and stunning fine quality French Transitional Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu, Brocatelle Violette secrétaire bookcase by renowned Parisian cabinetmaker Maison Gouffé. circa 1925 ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre
French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre

French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre

By Jean Kisling

Located in Berlin, DE

French 18th century large Louis XVI marquetry desk or bureau à Cylindre An exceptional marquetry secrétaire in the form of a bureau with a cylinder front and on a stand with four ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Bronze

18th Century Louis Seize Rosewood and Walnut Secretaire Secretary
18th Century Louis Seize Rosewood and Walnut Secretaire Secretary

18th Century Louis Seize Rosewood and Walnut Secretaire Secretary

Located in Münster, DE

Diagonal flap secretary Louis Seize, around 1780/90, rosewood, walnut and other precious woods veneered and marquetry, 1 spacious drawer, original fittings, wax polish Dimension...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Softwood

Louis XVI Secretary Desk With Marquetry, Stamped "jean Lapie, Paris"
Louis XVI Secretary Desk With Marquetry, Stamped "jean Lapie, Paris"

Louis XVI Secretary Desk With Marquetry, Stamped "jean Lapie, Paris"

By Jean Lapie

Located in BARSAC, FR

Jean Lapie, known as “the Younger” (born in 1734). Cabinetmaker. Paris.Became a master craftsman on July 31, 1762. Brother of Nicolas-Alexandre Lapie. Louis XVI-era secretary desk...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Rosewood

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay
Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay

Located in Toronto, CA

Elegant Edwardian Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry & Parquetry Inlay– English Craftsmanship Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian cylinde...

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20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires

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Hardwood

Louis XV period marquetry secretary from the mid-18th century
Louis XV period marquetry secretary from the mid-18th century

Louis XV period marquetry secretary from the mid-18th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A very elegant and rare Louis XV period drop-leaf secretary desk, characteristic of Rococo furniture with its sinuous silhouette and refined proportions. The curved front rests on ar...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Secretary In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Louis XVI Style Cylinder Secretary In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Secretary In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze

Located in BARSAC, FR

Very elegant Louis XVI style cylinder secretary in mahogany and light wood marquetry with floral basket decorations on the front of the cylinder and floral arrangements on the sides ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral
Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral

Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ixelles, BE

"Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral Thistle Motif (c. 1895). Émile Gallé’s game table is an exceptionally refined work of art, perfectly e...

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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Secretaires

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Nutwood

Antique Napoleon III Secretary Desk in Marquetry and Gilt Bronzes
Antique Napoleon III Secretary Desk in Marquetry and Gilt Bronzes

Antique Napoleon III Secretary Desk in Marquetry and Gilt Bronzes

Located in PARIS, FR

legant antique secretary desk from the Napoleon III period, crafted in ebonized wood and richly decorated with fine marquetry in precious woods, highlighted with decorative stringing...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80
Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80

Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80

Located in Belmont, MA

Unveil the timeless allure of this Secrétaire à abattant, a masterpiece hailing from late 18th-century France.

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Kingwood, Satinwood

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk
Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XVI secretary desk embodies the refined elegance and timeless craftsmanship of 18th-century design. Beautifully constructed in mahogany with intricate mar...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Bombe Secretary Inlaid Marquetry, Signed, Henry Dasson.
Louis XV Style Bombe Secretary Inlaid Marquetry, Signed, Henry Dasson.

Louis XV Style Bombe Secretary Inlaid Marquetry, Signed, Henry Dasson.

By Gervais Durand

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Louis XV style bombe secretary inlaid marquetry, Ormolu Mounted. Signed Henry Dasson. This 19th century bombe tulipwood secretary is built with superior craftsmanship and intricate ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Bronze

Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour, Walnut burl
Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour, Walnut burl

Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour, Walnut burl

Located in Lisbon, PT

A unique 19th century Napoleon III Walnut burl table desk Bonheur Du Jour. Upper part showcase with three shelves and lower part with a couple of drawers and extendable top and leg...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

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Brass

Bonheur du Jour, litterally "Happiness of the Day" Desk in Boulle Marquetry
Bonheur du Jour, litterally "Happiness of the Day" Desk in Boulle Marquetry

Bonheur du Jour, litterally "Happiness of the Day" Desk in Boulle Marquetry

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful Bonheur du Jour, litterally "Happiness of the day" desk is made of a Boulle marquetry. Tiered upper part, opening with two medallion doors and two small drawers. Lower...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Secretaires

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Brass

Signed Maison Forest Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk with Cubbies
Signed Maison Forest Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk with Cubbies

Signed Maison Forest Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk with Cubbies

By Maison Forest

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare and exceptional cabinet by Maison Forest is the sort of furniture that gives off an air of quiet authority, like it knows the room will eventually organize itself around it...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Bronze

Louis XVI Folding Secretary Made of Marquetry Topped with a Carrara Marble
Louis XVI Folding Secretary Made of Marquetry Topped with a Carrara Marble

Louis XVI Folding Secretary Made of Marquetry Topped with a Carrara Marble

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful marquetry drop-leaf secretary is made of an oak frame, opening with a drawer, a drop-leaf door and two lower leaves with a Carrara marble slab on top. This is a Fren...

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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Carrara Marble

Louis XV Style Dore Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk or Cabinet
Louis XV Style Dore Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk or Cabinet

Louis XV Style Dore Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk or Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous Louis XV style French dore bronze mounted Boulle Marquetry secretary desk or cabinet. With a cylindrical form in ebonized veneer and boulle with dore bronze mounts on a go...

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Antique 1830s French Louis XV Secretaires

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Bronze

Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760
Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760

Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760

Located in Belmont, MA

This exquisite piece stands out for its beautiful kingwood veneer and marquetry on an oak carcass. The secretaire with a serpentine shaped front stands on four curved legs which are ...

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

This original 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire has a stunning veneer and marquetry. The elegant unique slant-top desk or "secretaire en pente" combines different walnut veneer grain...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

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Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite 18th-Century Louis XV Secretary Desk This stunning Louis XV Secretary Desk, dating back to 1770, showcases the elegance of 18th-century French craftsmanship. It features a ...

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780

Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780

Located in Belmont, MA

This unique Louis XVI Roll Top Desk was made in France around 1780. The outside of the secretary desk has a kingwood veneer with a gorgeous marquetry decor of diamond shaped yew wood...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Kingwood, Yew

18th Century Louis XV Secretary, France, 1770
18th Century Louis XV Secretary, France, 1770

18th Century Louis XV Secretary, France, 1770

Located in Belmont, MA

This exceptional French Louis XV secretary, crafted around 1770, is a stunning example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Featuring breathtaking floral and bird marquetry, this piece is ...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Secretaires

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Kingwood, Satinwood

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, this exceptional “secrétaire à abattant” with upper display cabinet is built in two sections.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary Chest with Marble Top, 1930s
French Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary Chest with Marble Top, 1930s

French Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary Chest with Marble Top, 1930s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant French secretary chest in Louis XVI style, beautifully crafted with richly figured wood veneer and fine floral marquetry decoration to the fall-front panel.

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

French Transition Period secretary c. 1760 Jean-Francois Dubut
French Transition Period secretary c. 1760 Jean-Francois Dubut

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, Transition, Jean-Francois Dubut rosewood, amaranth, violet and ebony veneered on o...

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Antique 1760s French Empire Secretaires

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Marble

Imposing roll-up desk after by Jean-Henri Riesener, France, 20th century, Paris
Imposing roll-up desk after by Jean-Henri Riesener, France, 20th century, Paris

Imposing roll-up desk after by Jean-Henri Riesener, France, 20th century, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Imposing roll-up desk (roll-up bureau) “Bureau du Roi,” after the model by Jean-François Oeben and Jean-Henri Riesener, Paris, 20th century Precious woods, marquetry, gilt bronzes. ...

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20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60
Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60

Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60

Located in Leimen, DE

This stunning French Louis XV secretary desk, crafted in Paris around 1750, is a remarkable example of 18th-century artistry and sophistication. Standing on four elegant curved legs ...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

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Bronze

Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire Desk, France, Early 19th Century
Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire Desk, France, Early 19th Century

Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire Desk, France, Early 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

This wood piece dates to Early 19th Century and originates from France. Its form as a louis xv marquetry secretaire desk reflects both a clear practical purpose and the visual langua...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire

19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire

Located in Berlin, DE

The writing cabinet / fallfront desk or sécretaire is an example of the significance of writing in 19th century France.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Wood

French 18th Century Commode Secretaire
French 18th Century Commode Secretaire

French 18th Century Commode Secretaire

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This beautiful Commode secretaire is made of flamed mahogany with a black marble top.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

20th Century French Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant
20th Century French Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant

20th Century French Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1900. The outside with fall front and one high drawer and one low door with compartment, beautiful marquetry oakwood . The wood inside opens to a c...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

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Oak

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19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Abattant
19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Abattant

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Abattant

Unavailable

H 48.5 in W 24.25 in D 13.25 in

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Abattant

Located in Miami, FL

French secretaire abattant with magnificent marquetry inlay depicting Portico Ruins in a landscape; the marble top over a single frieze drawer above a drop front panel opening with t...

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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Secretaires

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Marble, Bronze

French Tulipwood Amaranth and Marquetry Louis XVI Secretaire À Abattant
French Tulipwood Amaranth and Marquetry Louis XVI Secretaire À Abattant

French Tulipwood Amaranth and Marquetry Louis XVI Secretaire À Abattant

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Moulded marble top, above a frieze drawer, a drop-front enclosing pigeon holes flanked by six drawers, the double doors with shelve and coffer, on short cabriole legs with ormolu sab...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Secretaire Abbatante or Desk
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Secretaire Abbatante or Desk

Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Secretaire Abbatante or Desk

Located in Salisbury, GB

French Louis XVI style Kingwood and Marquetry secretaire abbatante.

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20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Kingwood

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted, Marquetry and Parquetry Secretaire à Abattattant
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted, Marquetry and Parquetry Secretaire à Abattattant

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted, Marquetry and Parquetry Secretaire à Abattattant

By Leonard Boudin

Located in London, Middlesex

Above a pair of cupboard doors inlaid with a vase of flowers, mounted at the angles with neoclassical plaques and on paw feet, stamped twice L BOUDIN and JME A very similar secret...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Kingwood

A famous rosewood and amaranth marquetry 'secrétaire à abattant'
A famous rosewood and amaranth marquetry 'secrétaire à abattant'

A famous rosewood and amaranth marquetry 'secrétaire à abattant'

By H. Kickert

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

probably 18th Century, attributed to Jean-Pierre Latz, with later reconstructions by H. Kickert, London (stamped) and therefore to be sold as a 19th Century piece of furniture in the...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Secretaire a Abattant
Secretaire a Abattant

Secretaire a Abattant

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 27.96 in D 16.15 in

Secretaire a Abattant

Located in London, GB

Ormolu-mounted secrétaire à abattant of tulipwood with marquetry inlay, with original marble top.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Secretaires

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Tulipwood

18th Century French Ormolu-Mounted, Louis XV Style Bombe Secretaire Abbatant
18th Century French Ormolu-Mounted, Louis XV Style Bombe Secretaire Abbatant

18th Century French Ormolu-Mounted, Louis XV Style Bombe Secretaire Abbatant

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

This Louis XV style secretaire a abbatant, in the manner of Jean Francois Dubut, features ormolu mounts and figural marquetry of rosewood, kingwood and satinwood. The lady's secre...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Ormolu

19th Century French Secretaire a`Abbattant with a Marble Top, circa 1830
19th Century French Secretaire a`Abbattant with a Marble Top, circa 1830

19th Century French Secretaire a`Abbattant with a Marble Top, circa 1830

Located in Salisbury, GB

A 19th century French secretaire a' abbatant. The marble top over a marquetry inlaid mahogany base with a single drawer over the fall front and pair of lower cupboards flanked by car...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Marble

An Important 18th C. Secretaire Abattant By Andre Gilbert
An Important 18th C. Secretaire Abattant By Andre Gilbert

An Important 18th C. Secretaire Abattant By Andre Gilbert

Unavailable

H 56.7 in W 39.38 in D 14.97 in

An Important 18th C. Secretaire Abattant By Andre Gilbert

By Andre Gilbert

Located in London, GB

A Louis XVI period marquetry secrétaire with capriccio scenes of ruins and obelisks evoking landscapes of the artist Hubert Robert, gilt bronze mounts, original spring locks, green...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Period Secretary in Marquetry
Louis XVI Period Secretary in Marquetry

Louis XVI Period Secretary in Marquetry

Unavailable

H 56.3 in W 31.89 in D 15.75 in

Louis XVI Period Secretary in Marquetry

Located in charmes, FR

Louis XVI period secretary in marquetry, very good condition, gray Saint Anne marble has a secret drawer.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th c French Ladies Writing Desk
19th c French Ladies Writing Desk

19th c French Ladies Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 37 in W 27 in D 17 in

19th c French Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Katonah, NY

Restored French ladies fruitwood writing desk with cabriole legs, brass mounts and gallery.Drop down top has tooled leather surface and 2 interior drawers. Main drawer with ornate br...

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

French Bureau Plat Around 1900
French Bureau Plat Around 1900

French Bureau Plat Around 1900

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H 30.71 in W 63.59 in D 31.89 in

French Bureau Plat Around 1900

Located in Heiligenberg, DE

Splendid Bureau Plat veneered with rosewood and decorated with bronze applications, France 19th century. Bureau Plat is in restored condition with shellac polished surface. This ...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Kingwood

French Secretary Desk, Jean-Georges SCHLICHTIG, Master from 1765
French Secretary Desk, Jean-Georges SCHLICHTIG, Master from 1765

French Secretary Desk, Jean-Georges SCHLICHTIG, Master from 1765

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H 54.53 in W 30.71 in D 14.77 in

French Secretary Desk, Jean-Georges SCHLICHTIG, Master from 1765

By Jean-Georges Schlichtig

Located in Wien, AT

Louis XVI period, c. 1780, oakwood body, veneered with rosewood and amaranth, and with various, with marquetry panels, ornamental motifs and lattice pattern with partly dyed precious...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble

Empire Secretary Attibuted to Georges Jacob
Empire Secretary Attibuted to Georges Jacob

Empire Secretary Attibuted to Georges Jacob

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H 57.09 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in

Empire Secretary Attibuted to Georges Jacob

By Jacob Frères

Located in Antibes, FR

EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY Secretary BY GEORGES AND FRANCOIS-HONORE-GEORGES JACOB, CIRCA 1805. Very important Jacob brother's Secretary set in mahogany and flame mahogany vene...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Secretaires

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Period Right Secretary Signed CREPI  18th Century
Louis XVI Period Right Secretary Signed CREPI  18th Century

Louis XVI Period Right Secretary Signed CREPI 18th Century

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H 56.3 in W 32.29 in D 16.15 in

Louis XVI Period Right Secretary Signed CREPI 18th Century

By Francois Crepi

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

Secrétaire de Dame de forme rectangulaire en placage de satiné. Il ouvre par un tiroir dans la partie supérieure, un abattant découvrant des casiers et des tiroirs et par deux vanta...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Oak

Precious Wood Secretary, signed J. Leleu, Art Deco – 1940
Precious Wood Secretary, signed J. Leleu, Art Deco – 1940

Precious Wood Secretary, signed J. Leleu, Art Deco – 1940

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H 51.58 in W 30.71 in D 15.16 in

Precious Wood Secretary, signed J. Leleu, Art Deco – 1940

By Jules Leleu

Located in HÉRIC, FR

A delightful writing desk designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961), a renowned French designer of the Art Deco period. This legendary decorator and cabinetmaker successfully combined eleg...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Wood, Mahogany

Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century
Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century

Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century

By Jean-Baptiste Courte

Located in Basel, BS

Louis XVI period secretary, late 18 century, made in Dijon, by Courte Jean-Baptiste (1749-1843) the secretary is stamped COURTE for Courte Jean Baptiste master in Dijon from 1777. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Bronze

Secretary furniture in precious wood, stamped J. Popsel, Louis XV - 18th century
Secretary furniture in precious wood, stamped J. Popsel, Louis XV - 18th century

Secretary furniture in precious wood, stamped J. Popsel, Louis XV - 18th century

By Jean Pöpsel

Located in HÉRIC, FR

A rare and beautiful Louis XV writing desk, stamped Popsel, inlaid with precious wood. This commissioned piece of furniture is a unique and extraordinary model, specially crafted by ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Bronze

French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Chest, circa 1880
French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Chest, circa 1880

French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Chest, circa 1880

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H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 14.57 in

French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Chest, circa 1880

Located in Edinburgh, GB

French marquetry inlaid neat sized walnut secretaire chest with variegated pink marble top, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.

Located in Westfield, MA

This Secrétaire à Abattant, crafted in the French Louis XVI style in the late 19th century, remains a striking example of neoclassical elegance and masterful craftsmanship. The rich ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Brass

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880
Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

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H 54.34 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique French marquetry Secretaire a Abattant, C 1880 in Louis XV style.

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

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Kingwood, Rosewood

Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Secrétaire en Armoire
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Secrétaire en Armoire

Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Secrétaire en Armoire

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

This fine antique secrétaire displays exceptional attention to detail, with exquisite marquetry detailing and gilt bronze mounts.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Kingwood, Marquetry, and Ormolu Secretaire
Antique French Kingwood, Marquetry, and Ormolu Secretaire

Antique French Kingwood, Marquetry, and Ormolu Secretaire

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

A Finely Executed Secrétaire a Violinné Attributed to Henry Dasson Constructed in quarter veneered kingwood, decorated with high quality floral marquetry work, and dressed with f...

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Floral Marquetry Secretaire à Àbattant
French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Floral Marquetry Secretaire à Àbattant

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Floral Marquetry Secretaire à Àbattant

Located in Berlin, DE

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Floral Marquetry Secretaire à Àbattant A fine gilt-bronze mounted and parquetry secretaire à abattant of the Louis XVI period.

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire with Marble Top
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire with Marble Top

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique secrétaire à abattant in an office, study, or bedroom to bring both function and refined French style.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Bronze

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk

By Martin Carlin

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A very fine and exceptional quality French ormolu/bronze mounted lacquered, mahogany and marquetry Secretaire a Abattant.

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

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Ormolu

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

Early French Art Deco Secretaire Desk with Marquetry and Inlays

Located in Ulm, DE

Secretary Wooden body, hand-polished shellac probably stained ash elaborate inlays and marquetry freshly mirrored inside Early Art Déco, France around 1925 Dimensions: Width: 70 c...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Wood

Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant by Andre Gilbert
Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant by Andre Gilbert

Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant by Andre Gilbert

Located in New Orleans, LA

This remarkable secretaire by master ébéniste André Gilbert features colorful marquetry in rosewood, amaranth, stained holly, and mother of pearl.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires

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Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

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French Marquetry Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French marquetry secretaire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every French marquetry secretaire was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French marquetry secretaire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French marquetry secretaire, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French marquetry secretaire over the years, but those crafted by André-Charles Boulle, Henry Dasson and Wedgewood are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Marquetry Secretaire?

Prices for a French marquetry secretaire start at $1,450 and top out at $1,810,002 with the average selling for $7,902.

Finding the Right Secretaires for You

Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.

Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.

Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.

While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.

At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.

When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.

“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”

No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.

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