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Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

Exceptional in every way! Imported from Belgium this French display cabinet with secretary desk is as enchanting as it is functional. Exquisitely crafted of walnut with incredible ha...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s
Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous petite French Provincial Louis XV style drop front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Edinburg Cabinet Co.

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Antique 1890s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary
Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary

Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Country French aka French Provincial secretary was made at the turn of the century.

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Vintage 1910s American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk

Located in Essex, MA

In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of the century, a French provincial secretary/desk came out of a New York City Park Av...

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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Provincial Louis XV, Carved Secretary Cabinet w/ Mirrored Doors
Antique French Provincial Louis XV, Carved Secretary Cabinet w/ Mirrored Doors

Antique French Provincial Louis XV, Carved Secretary Cabinet w/ Mirrored Doors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Fruitwood, New Glass Mirrors This antique French Provincial secretary cabinet, dating to the 1890s, carries the spirit of the old w...

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Vintage Distressed Drop Front Secretary Cabinet
Vintage Distressed Drop Front Secretary Cabinet

Vintage Distressed Drop Front Secretary Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This commanding antique French Provincial secretary cabinet is a masterclass in Neoclassical elegance and artisanal craftsmanship.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire
Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire

Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A late 18th century French provincial secretary made of cherry wood.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

French Provincial-style Pine Secretary Armoire and Cabinet
French Provincial-style Pine Secretary Armoire and Cabinet

French Provincial-style Pine Secretary Armoire and Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome French provincial-style secretary armoire. The primary wood is pine (with some plywood elements in the back).

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20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet
Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Secretary Desk By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 1970s Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet, Walnut, c. 1970s Secretary Desk, Floral Motifs Measurements: 57....

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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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.

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Antique 1860s French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase

By Maddox Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Maddox Furniture USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...

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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Red Lacquered Secretary Desk with Hutch
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Red Lacquered Secretary Desk with Hutch

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Red Lacquered Secretary Desk with Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Red lacquered carved wal...

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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with a sea green tint & an all-over distressed antiqued or ceruse finish, double doors ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the manner of R.J.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with original brass har...

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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers

Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers

By Tomlinson

Located in Germantown, MD

A Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century French Provincial Style Stained Oak Secretary Chest of Drawer featuring three dovetailed, flawlessly working drawers, pull out secretary tray extend...

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890 Wood and bronze. Writing surface and compartments can be pulled out under closure. Cut-out frame drawer...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Unique French Style Ebonized Secretary
Unique French Style Ebonized Secretary

Unique French Style Ebonized Secretary

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Refined French abattant in the Empire style, featuring a striking black finish with elegant gold accents. The piece showcases a structured silhouette and traditional detailing, offer...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary

Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Regence style Secretary was hand-crafted from solid oak, and features a traditional slant-front drop down desk surface that when closed, exhibits extraordinary...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Slant Front Secretary Bookcase In French Country Style
Slant Front Secretary Bookcase In French Country Style

Slant Front Secretary Bookcase In French Country Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very well made and finished slant front secretary on four carved saber form legs with carved, scalloped apron. The case is fitted with a pair of long drawers, with gilt foliate form ...

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20th Century French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Country French Period 1780s era Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Outstanding Country French Period 1780s era Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase

Outstanding Country French Period 1780s era Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This outstanding Country French walnut secretary desk with bookcase, dating to the 1780s, is an exceptional example of 18th-century craftsmanship and provincial elegance.

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Antique 1780s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Interior Drawers
French Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Interior Drawers

French Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Interior Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant French-style secretary desk featuring a functional drop-front writing surface with green inset lining. The interior includes multiple storage compartments and three small dra...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit

Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in West Chester, PA

Baker Furniture from the 18th century French Stacking Units Collection as shown in the Baker Catalogue Volume 1 page 62. Upper wire door cabinet section with adjustable shelf topped ...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk
French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk

French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk

Located in Miami, FL

French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk This exquisite French Provincial style buffet deux corps, featuring a built-in secretary desk, is a r...

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20th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet
Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet

Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique pine cabinet. Removable shelves inside make it great for linen storage or cupboard. Clean lines and warm waxed pine are the hallmarks of this lovely armoire. Known as a "fa...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors
Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors

Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Asheville, NC

Marvelous walnut cabinets with dental moulding, rose floral trim, metal lattice doors, leather top drop desk with Baker key, brass hinges and handles. Mirrored mini bar. Dovetail dra...

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Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Located in Miami, FL

The early 20th century French secretaire was made of walnut. Called secretaire en abbatant by the French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular e...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century
White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Elegant secretary desk with glazed upper cabinet and a gracefully broken arched pediment. The softly patinated finish in pale blue-gray lends the piece a charming antique character. ...

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Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Louis XV Oak Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch, Circa 1960s
Baker Furniture Louis XV Oak Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch, Circa 1960s

Baker Furniture Louis XV Oak Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch, Circa 1960s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style secretary desk with bookcase hutch By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with leather writing surface, and original brass...

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Late 18th Century Provincial Secretary.
Late 18th Century Provincial Secretary.

Late 18th Century Provincial Secretary.

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H 90 in W 48 in D 22.5 in

Late 18th Century Provincial Secretary.

Located in Seattle, WA

A late 18th century French Provincial Louis XVI style Cherry wood secretary with inset brass grillwork and secret storage compartment (now sadly empty)

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires

Materials

Iron, Brass

French Provincial Secretary Desk
French Provincial Secretary Desk

French Provincial Secretary Desk

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H 83 in W 53.75 in D 19 in

French Provincial Secretary Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French provincial secretary desk with an angled arched cornice above two paneled doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the midsection with a fall front writing surface with an interi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Secretaires

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Wood

French Provincial Secretary Desk
French Provincial Secretary Desk

French Provincial Secretary Desk

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H 83 in W 53.75 in D 19 in

French Provincial Secretary Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French provincial secretary desk with an angled arched cornice above two paneled doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the midsection with a fall front writing surface with an interi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Country French Provincial Secretary, Bookcase
Antique Country French Provincial Secretary, Bookcase

Antique Country French Provincial Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Provincial secretary, bookcase features display above, storage below, and a slant-front, drop-down work surface that is ideal for 21st century workplaces!

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

French Provincial Painted Secretary Desk
French Provincial Painted Secretary Desk

French Provincial Painted Secretary Desk

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H 83 in W 53.75 in D 19 in

French Provincial Painted Secretary Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Provincial distress painted Secretary desk with an angled arched cornice above two paneled doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the midsection with a fall front writing surfa...

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21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provincial Oak Secretary/Bureau Bookcase, circa 1770
Antique French Provincial Oak Secretary/Bureau Bookcase, circa 1770

Antique French Provincial Oak Secretary/Bureau Bookcase, circa 1770

Located in Portland, OR

Antique French Provincial oak secretary/bureau bookcase, circa 1770.

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Antique 1770s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique Walnut French Country Provincial Executive Secretary Writing Desk Glass
Antique Walnut French Country Provincial Executive Secretary Writing Desk Glass

Antique Walnut French Country Provincial Executive Secretary Writing Desk Glass

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French executive kneehole library writing desk. Made of walnut featuring French Provincial / Louis XVI / Queen Anne styling with paneled cabinet doors that open to large sto...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Cherrywood Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Baker Furniture French Provincial Cherrywood Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

Baker Furniture French Provincial Cherrywood Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style secretary desk with bookcase hutch By Baker Furniture USA, late 20th century cherrywood, with burl wood trim and original bra...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet

Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet This hand carved secretary desk has three drawers and a drop down desk.

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This rare French Provincial secretaire a abattant or secretary desk features a long top drawer above a fall front opening up to an interior fitted with drawers and compartments and c...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk, 1960s
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk, 1960s

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk, 1960s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original b...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 19th C.
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 19th C.

French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 19th C.

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This early (circa 1830) French Provincial plantation style walnut secretary desk and bookcase features an upper part topped by a cornice above two glazed doors opening up to a shelve...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Walnut, with inlaid leather writ...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

c.1780 Provincial French Secretary w/ Emile Chevassu Clockface
c.1780 Provincial French Secretary w/ Emile Chevassu Clockface

c.1780 Provincial French Secretary w/ Emile Chevassu Clockface

Located in Highwood, IL

A provincial French cherry secretary abattante with a molded and flared cornice above the original Emile Chevassu clockface set into a brass repouse support.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Baker Furniture Country French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bonnet Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture Country French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bonnet Secretary Desk

Baker Furniture Country French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bonnet Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Remarkable quality two-piece walnut secretary desk by Baker Furniture Co. in the Country French Taste. Item features a bonnet top bookcase upper with adjustable interior shelving, me...

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s
French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s

French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co.

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Regency Provincial Walnut Secretary desk
18th Century Regency Provincial Walnut Secretary desk

18th Century Regency Provincial Walnut Secretary desk

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H 41.74 in W 20.87 in D 48.43 in

18th Century Regency Provincial Walnut Secretary desk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. Lovely provincial work . Walnut . 18th century . Regency style . 2 drawers in the front and 4 interiors. . Gilded bronze handles and locks

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Regency Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Country Painted Secretary
French Country Painted Secretary

French Country Painted Secretary

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H 89 in W 37 in D 19 in

French Country Painted Secretary

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Country-style white washed painted secretary bookcase with an unusual folding writing surface that can convert to a table. It features a beautiful molded bonnet at the top. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Authentic 19th Century Paint Decorated French Louis XV Provincial Secretary Desk
Authentic 19th Century Paint Decorated French Louis XV Provincial Secretary Desk

Authentic 19th Century Paint Decorated French Louis XV Provincial Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is the epitome of charm. This gorgeous antique 1850s era French-made and original paint decorated desk has mortice and tenon joinery and big chunky locks in the drawers. This is...

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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

1860s French Secretary Cabinet
1860s French Secretary Cabinet

1860s French Secretary Cabinet

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H 45.67 in W 50.79 in D 26.38 in

1860s French Secretary Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

From France, circa 1860, this piece follows the tradition of French Provincial furniture workshops. With a characteristic fusion of styles. A three drawer chest supports an unfordabl...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with orig...

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.
Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.

Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.

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H 44.1 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in

Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880 Very good condition. Wood: mahogany Dimensions: 112 cm width 98 cm depth 52 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1920s French Oak Secretary Desk
1920s French Oak Secretary Desk

1920s French Oak Secretary Desk

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H 37.8 in W 32.3 in D 18.5 in

1920s French Oak Secretary Desk

Located in High Point, NC

Enchanting sylvan carving makes this oak secretary desk a captivating find. Made in 1920s France, the panels of the drawers are decorated with a pattern of forget-me-nots, framed by ...

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

French Patinated Tall Secretary Cabinet
French Patinated Tall Secretary Cabinet

French Patinated Tall Secretary Cabinet

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H 65.4 in W 36.4 in D 25.2 in

French Patinated Tall Secretary Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

A hardwood secretary cabinet from France, circa 1900. This two-door cabinet features a unique tall desktop. A wooden surround is carved with a subtle scallop, enhancing the patina an...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Vintage Country French Secretary Desk
Vintage Country French Secretary Desk

Vintage Country French Secretary Desk

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H 85 in W 30 in D 18 in

Vintage Country French Secretary Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant tall French country secretary desk with molding and wire mesh doors with a lovely faux finish interior and exterior. Despite the minor loss and wear typical of its age, ...

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Paint

Exceptional women's secretary, France, ca. 1910.
Exceptional women's secretary, France, ca. 1910.

Exceptional women's secretary, France, ca. 1910.

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H 41.74 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in

Exceptional women's secretary, France, ca. 1910.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Exceptional women's secretary, France, ca. 1910. Very good condition. Wood: rosewood Dimensions: H. 106 cm W. 90 cm D. 70 cm

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1860s French Bleached Oak Secretary Desk
1860s French Bleached Oak Secretary Desk

1860s French Bleached Oak Secretary Desk

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H 45.9 in W 48.2 in D 36.2 in

1860s French Bleached Oak Secretary Desk

Located in High Point, NC

This bleached oak secretary desk was made in France, circa 1860. It features geometric paneling and reeded feet, giving this handsome piece a neoclassical accent. When pulled open, t...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Wooden Secretary
Early 20th Century French Wooden Secretary

Early 20th Century French Wooden Secretary

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H 53.1 in W 38.8 in D 20.7 in

Early 20th Century French Wooden Secretary

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden desk created in early 20th century France. A crest of musical instruments and vines is proudly engraved into the center of this illustrious desk, framed in by a series of fl...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Walnut Secretary, Red Patinated
18th Century French Walnut Secretary, Red Patinated

18th Century French Walnut Secretary, Red Patinated

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H 39.77 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in

18th Century French Walnut Secretary, Red Patinated

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

18th century French walnut secretary. Red patinated. Three drawers, two small and a large one below the folding table. Six small drawers and a shelf in the interior.

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet
Antique French Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet

Antique French Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet

Located in West Hartford, CT

Exquisite antique French hand-painted 2 part drop front secretary desk display cabinet. Features beautiful hand-painted floral and ribbon detail all around. Sides feature hand painte...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Mid-19th-century French Painted Secretary Desk has a captivating fall-front design. This piece showcases an elegant white exterior paint that exudes timeless sophistica...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk

Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing surface with embossed edges. The finish is entirely original including signs of use ...

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Wire

Mid-Century Italian Pink / Green Painted French Style Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Italian Pink / Green Painted French Style Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Italian Pink / Green Painted French Style Secretary Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely mid-century hand painted Italian Secretary with French styling. The top is 8”W. The interior is pink, and the wire front doors are in very good condition. The exteri...

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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks

Materials

Metal

French Maple & Leather Top Bureau De Dame Ladies Secretary Writing Desk Library
French Maple & Leather Top Bureau De Dame Ladies Secretary Writing Desk Library

French Maple & Leather Top Bureau De Dame Ladies Secretary Writing Desk Library

Located in Dayton, OH

A magnificent 20th century French Provincial Bureau De Dame. Burea de Dame translates to ladies office. A writing desk that is often petite yet functional. Made of maple with a serpe...

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

1880s White Patinated Secretary Vitrine
1880s White Patinated Secretary Vitrine

1880s White Patinated Secretary Vitrine

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H 97 in W 42.9 in D 23.2 in

1880s White Patinated Secretary Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

From late 19th Century France, this country cabinet features a unique painted finish. Charming simplified mouldings with straight inset doors and drawers, a folding desktop gives an ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest
Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest

Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest

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H 45.5 in W 47.5 in D 23 in

Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France this antique painted slant top secretary/chest has a beautiful worn pale yellow finish. The secretary has three large drawers with simple iron pulls and key holes, th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Bleached Oak Secretary Drawer Chest
Antique Bleached Oak Secretary Drawer Chest

Antique Bleached Oak Secretary Drawer Chest

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H 45.7 in W 54.1 in D 26 in

Antique Bleached Oak Secretary Drawer Chest

Located in High Point, NC

From France circa 1860 this three drawer cabinet is topped with a locked upper panel, originally fitted with a folding writing desk. Bleached oak finish gives this cabinet a bright a...

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1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet
1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet

1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet

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1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

A vintage bleached oak cabinet from Belgium, produced circa 1920. This stately, tripartite chest stands tall at seven feet, featuring upper and lower locking cabinets with brass escu...

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Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Secretary desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920 Very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height: 101 cm, width: 94 cm, depth: 52 cm.

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1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Desk with Vitrine
1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Desk with Vitrine

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Desk with Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

This bleached oak secretary desk and vitrine was made in Belgium, circa 1880. The calming sky blue interior of the upper vitrine complements the rustic tone of the wood, meticulously...

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Secretaires

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Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930
Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930

Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful desk with a great narrow width that's perfect for smaller spaces or an entryway. The secretary is in good original condition with a fine aged patina on the mirror...

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Vintage 1930s Italian French Provincial Secretaires

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Italian Burled Olivewood Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top, circa 1820s Era
Italian Burled Olivewood Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top, circa 1820s Era

Italian Burled Olivewood Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top, circa 1820s Era

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Antique Italian olivewood secretary desk with burled accents. 2 doors containing 2 shelves over a drop shelf with 4 drawers over 3 drawers. Measures: 96" H x 48" W x 24" D. Wear cons...

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Antique 1820s Italian French Provincial Desks

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Monumental Distressed White Paint Decorated French Provincial Secretary Desk
Monumental Distressed White Paint Decorated French Provincial Secretary Desk

Monumental Distressed White Paint Decorated French Provincial Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an absolutely drop-dead gorgeous French provincial two piece secretary that is 105 inches tall and 45 inches wide x 21 inches deep.

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Secretaires

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French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Shelves
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Shelves

French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Shelves

Located in Miami, FL

This early (circa 1830) French Provincial plantation style walnut secretary desk is an especially fine piece of furniture made from fine quality figured fiddle back walnut lined draw...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk, 19th Century
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk, 19th Century

French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

This early (circa 1830) French Provincial plantation style walnut secretary desk This is an especially fine piece of furniture made from fine quality figured fiddle back mahogany wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass har...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

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19th Century Country French Provincial Stripped Oak Secretary
19th Century Country French Provincial Stripped Oak Secretary

19th Century Country French Provincial Stripped Oak Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Country French provincial stripped oak secretary is a delightfully hand carved expression of rural artisanry that also represents an exceptional workstation and storage ...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Slant Front Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Slant Front Secretary Desk

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Slant Front Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous petite French Provincial Louis XV style slant front writing desk or secretary desk USA, circa 1960s Beautiful cherry wood, with original brass hardware.

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original bra...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

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Brass

French Provincial Cherry Wood Fall Front Small Secretary Desk Theodore Alexander
French Provincial Cherry Wood Fall Front Small Secretary Desk Theodore Alexander

French Provincial Cherry Wood Fall Front Small Secretary Desk Theodore Alexander

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Provincial style cherry wood fall front small secretary desk attributed to Theodore Alexander.

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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

French Empire Secretary
French Empire Secretary

French Empire Secretary

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H 45 in W 43 in D 23 in

French Empire Secretary

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire secretary in carved wood with gilt metal embellishments and drop front over drawers. Measures 45" H x 43" W x 23" D. Provenance: Removed from an estate located at 160 E...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary
Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary

Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary

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Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French drop-font secretary is a marvel of stylish efficiency! Taking up no more floor space that a medium-sized chest of drawers, it provides the same type of storage...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

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1970s French Style Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet by Henredon
1970s French Style Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet by Henredon

1970s French Style Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely French style heavily carved burl walnut secretary by Henredon. The top half has two glass shelves and does light. It is in very good condition and is marked.

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires

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Brass

Antique Venetian Secretary Cabinet
Antique Venetian Secretary Cabinet

Antique Venetian Secretary Cabinet

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H 85 in W 39 in D 19.25 in

Antique Venetian Secretary Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

In all-over pale salmon paint having floral details. Drop-front desk reveals four small drawers and cubby. There are age splits and minor losses on edges. There is some paint loss (i...

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Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Secretaires

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Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET. Direct from France, a wonderful antique French writing desk AND chair set with intricate Brittany det...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

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French Provincial Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French provincial secretary for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every French provincial secretary was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French provincial secretary, we have 26 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French provincial secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French provincial secretary, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French provincial secretary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company and A. Gargiulo are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Provincial Secretary?

A French provincial secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,923, while the lowest priced sells for $1,450 and the highest can go for as much as $22,900.

A Close Look at French-provincial Furniture

Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.

Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.

Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.

The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.

Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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.