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1930s Art Déco Veneered Wood Secretary Cabinet in Jacques Adnet Style, France
1930s Art Déco Veneered Wood Secretary Cabinet in Jacques Adnet Style, France

1930s Art Déco Veneered Wood Secretary Cabinet in Jacques Adnet Style, France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in North Miami, FL

1930s Art Déco veneered wood secretary cabinet with multiple compartments in Jacques Adnet Style, France By: Jacques Adnet (in the style of) Material: wood, metal Technique: carved,...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Metal

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

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

Imported from Belgium this French display cabinet with secretary desk is as enchanting as it is functional.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus
French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus

French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Andre Arbus Sloping mahogany secreter with two drawers and a drop-leaf door. Sycamore maple interior with six small drawers and a central niche lined with parchment; gilt bronze knob...

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Vintage 1940s French Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet
1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet

1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Small French Napoleon III Lady's Secretary Cabinet of 19th Century
Small French Napoleon III Lady's Secretary Cabinet of 19th Century

Small French Napoleon III Lady's Secretary Cabinet of 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Bonheur du jour: Small French Napoleon III lady's secretary cabinet of 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Louis XV-Style Cabinet with Secretary
Louis XV-Style Cabinet with Secretary

Louis XV-Style Cabinet with Secretary

Located in Belmont, MA

Introducing a truly exceptional cabinet with a hidden writing desk. This exquisite piece of furniture showcases a captivating combination of rosewood, kingwood, and mahogany block ma...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in PARIS, FR

The French artists won’t be long to take inspiration from those exotic and sumptuous objects for their creations, as they used to do in the 18th century, when the best French cabinet...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

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

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 Art Deco Mahogany Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus and Vadim Androusssov
French Art Deco Mahogany Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus and Vadim Androusssov

French Art Deco Mahogany Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus and Vadim Androusssov

By André Arbus

Located in Montreal, QC

Frenh Art Deco period mahogany cabinet secretary by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov decorated with a bronze patinated bronze cartouche of a female figure.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Secretary
Antique French Secretary

Antique French Secretary

Located in Malibu, CA

This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents, columns, and matched woodgrain pattern. Unlike the high gloss finish of many pieces f...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Other

Louis Majorelle rosewood cabinet secretary desk circa 1910
Louis Majorelle rosewood cabinet secretary desk circa 1910

Louis Majorelle rosewood cabinet secretary desk circa 1910

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Paris, IDF

Superb cabinet secretary desk executed by the Ateliers Majorelle in Nancy circa 1910.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880

By Perret et Vibert

Located in PARIS, FR

The French artists won’t be long to take inspiration from those exotic and sumptuous objects for their creations, as they used to do in the 18th century, when the best French cabinet...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1890s
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1890s

Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful walnut secretary from the 19th century, it has a top drawer with a key, it also has a central folding door that hides three drawers (2 small and one larger) when opened, an...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Secretary
French 19th Century Secretary

French 19th Century Secretary

Located in New Orleans, LA

This secretary desk opens up and offers a beautiful writing space, along with areas to store your writing material. The secretary has bronze mounts, a marble top and Venis Martin dec...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19thc French Painted Secretary
19thc French Painted Secretary

19thc French Painted Secretary

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful 19thc Robin’s egg blue secretary/fall front desk.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Secretary / Bookcase Cabinet by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Secretary / Bookcase Cabinet by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Secretary / Bookcase Cabinet by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

A Macassar ebony Secretary / Bookcase cabinet with a rectangular stepped top above an open recess and a fall front enclosing a fitted interior, flanked by cupboard doors enclosing sh...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Macassar, Ebony

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Glass

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

18th Century French Secretary Desk
18th Century French Secretary Desk

18th Century French Secretary Desk

Located in Belmont, MA

This gorgeous Louis XV Secretary desk dates back to around 1750-60 and was made in France. The secretaire de dame has a kingwood veneer and a very pretty marquetry with a diamond sha...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood

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

Antique French Secretary Desk from the Late 18th Century Explore this French 18th century secretary desk, crafted in France circa 1770-80 during the the so called Transition Period, ...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920
Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920

Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920

By Paul Iribe

Located in Paris, IDF

Magnificent cabinet attributed to Paul Iribe, created in the 1920s, powerfully illustrating the artist’s singular vocabulary at the crossroads of the decorative arts, drawing, and il...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Glass

French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750
French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750

French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750

Located in Leimen, DE

Step back in time with our exquisite 18th-century Louis XV Secretary Desk, a true masterpiece of French craftsmanship. This elegant piece of history stands gracefully on four slender...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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

French Louis XV Secretary, circa 1850
French Louis XV Secretary, circa 1850

French Louis XV Secretary, circa 1850

Located in Evergreen, CO

Elegant and functional, this stunning quarter sawn oak secretary was crafted in France in the mid-19th century and is comprised of three pieces.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

French Empire Secretary Desk, 19th Century – Mahogany Veneer, Marble Top, Bronze Details This stunning 19th-century French Empire secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasin...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

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

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Secretary
French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Secretary

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French Louis XVI style drop front secretary from the 1800s has impressive etched brass inlay on its exterior, which is made even more dramatic by the deep ebonized finish.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Burled Amboyna  Art Deco Period Secretary Cabinet Attributed To Rene Herbst
Burled Amboyna  Art Deco Period Secretary Cabinet Attributed To Rene Herbst

Burled Amboyna Art Deco Period Secretary Cabinet Attributed To Rene Herbst

By René Herbst

Located in Montreal, QC

Burled elm Art Deco period secretary cabinet attributed To Rene Herbst. the front decorated with looping thread inlay, drop down door opening with inset with cognac colour leather wr...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Amboyna

19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary

19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Bookcase ~ Cylinder Secretary is a stately reminder of a bygone era!

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk w/ Lattice Doors
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk w/ Lattice Doors

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk w/ Lattice Doors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A drop-front writing surface opens to create a practical workspace, making it ideal as a compact desk, bar cabinet, or statement storage piece. In original vintage condition, this c....

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk – France, c. 1780-1800 This stunning Louis XVI secretary desk, crafted in France between 1780 and 1800, is a masterpiece of 18th-century craftsman...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Cherrywood Secretary From The 19th Century -france
Cherrywood Secretary From The 19th Century -france

Cherrywood Secretary From The 19th Century -france

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant cherry wood secretary from the 19th century It is unusual to find a secretaire in cherry wood The secretary is in superb condition. It has all its keys and we have placed a ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

This secretary cabinet is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

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

Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk
Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk

Large French Directoire Period Traveling Secretary Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

This French Directoire traveling secretary is made of walnut. Its large size is unusual and would make an impressive statement in a study. The top section of the secretary is period,...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four feet tall with a grey marble top. Directly beneath the marble are three drawers with ...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Country French Louis XVI secretary is a truly astonishing work of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth indigenous oak, it features a slim profile t...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique French Secretary, Circa 1820, Polished Ebony & Birchwood
Antique French Secretary, Circa 1820, Polished Ebony & Birchwood

Antique French Secretary, Circa 1820, Polished Ebony & Birchwood

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black, antique French secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Ebony, in good condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Bronze, 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

19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary
19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary

19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary is an antique piece of furniture that features painted oak and nice carvings. This elegant secretary desk showcases the craft...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Oak

1940's french drop front secretary bookcase
1940's french drop front secretary bookcase

1940's french drop front secretary bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

1940s French Drop-Front Secretary – Goatskin Finish & Faux Leather Bookcase, Paris Provenance. Elegant and functional, this 1940s French drop-front secretary combines mid-cent...

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Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Goatskin, Faux Leather

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

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

French Mahogany Louis Philippe Secretary, Late 19th Century
French Mahogany Louis Philippe Secretary, Late 19th Century

French Mahogany Louis Philippe Secretary, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

French late 19th century Louis Philippe secretary with a mahogany veneer. The top drawer front folds down and pulls out to reveal a leather writing surface, two drawers, and a pigeon...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk
Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk

Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French 19th century hand-painted secretary desk, the patina is so much beautiful in person, it has a little repair on one side, see pictures, the chains are not original,...

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Antique 1880s French Desks

Materials

Wood

Empire Secretary in Mahogany Veneer, France, Circa 1810
Empire Secretary in Mahogany Veneer, France, Circa 1810

Empire Secretary in Mahogany Veneer, France, Circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Secretary in mahogany veneer with two-door bottom part as well as dark marble shelf and fire-gilded fittings. Behind the writing flap with brown leather there are more drawers and co...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Vitrine , Rococo Revival Secretary
Antique French Louis XV Style Vitrine , Rococo Revival Secretary

Antique French Louis XV Style Vitrine , Rococo Revival Secretary

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

This versatile furniture piece is ideal as a display cabinet, writing desk, or accent piece, perfectly suited for classic interiors, adding a touch of French elegance and historic ch...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Vitrines

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique . A very important rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread

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 French Louis XV secretary desk dates back to around 1760 and comes from Paris. This exquisite piece stands out for its beautiful kingwood veneer and marquetry on an oak carcass....

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany

19th Century French Régence Style Carved Oak Secretary Desk
19th Century French Régence Style Carved Oak Secretary Desk

19th Century French Régence Style Carved Oak Secretary Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Régence Style Carved Oak Secretary Desk is both graceful and expressive, and reflects the refined movement of the Régence style, where classical structure begins ...

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Antique 1890s French Régence Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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French secretary
French secretary

French secretary

Unavailable

H 80 in W 30.25 in D 15 in

French secretary

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Petit French secretary, satinwood. Lovely inlay details

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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Satinwood

Philippon and Lecoq Secretary Cabinet

Philippon and Lecoq Secretary Cabinet

Unavailable

H 44 in W 47.25 in D 17.7 in

Philippon and Lecoq Secretary Cabinet

By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq

Located in New York, NY

Drop down desk with drawers, includes key.

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Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

Materials

Teak

French Art Deco Very Streamline Macassar Secretary Desk Cabinet
French Art Deco Very Streamline Macassar Secretary Desk Cabinet

French Art Deco Very Streamline Macassar Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This French art deco secretary is from the 1930’s and is of fine Macassar ebony veneers with sycamore trim and interiors. The fittings are bright nickel plated copper. The center are...

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20th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Macassar, Ebony

Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Cabinet Secretary, circa 1950
Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Cabinet Secretary, circa 1950

Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Cabinet Secretary, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 57.88 in W 59.06 in D 16.93 in

Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Cabinet Secretary, circa 1950

By Didier Rozaffy

Located in Megeve, FR

Didier Rozaffy for Oscar beautiful cabinet secretary, circa 1950, in good condition Measures: Right part H = 100cm.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Antique French Style Secretary
Antique French Style Secretary

Antique French Style Secretary

Unavailable

H 78 in W 27.5 in D 15.5 in

Antique French Style Secretary

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite Blue Antique French Style Secretary with gold detailing.

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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Glass

FRENCH OAK SECRETARY FROM ARLES ESTATE
FRENCH OAK SECRETARY FROM ARLES ESTATE

FRENCH OAK SECRETARY FROM ARLES ESTATE

Unavailable

H 91.5 in W 53.5 in D 14 in

FRENCH OAK SECRETARY FROM ARLES ESTATE

Located in Natchez, MS

Exceptional estate piece from an estate in Arles France with date carved in center style. Done for marriage this is a rare form with drop down secretary and cabinets top and bottom

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Cabinet Secretary, circa 1950
Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Cabinet Secretary, circa 1950

Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Cabinet Secretary, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in

Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Cabinet Secretary, circa 1950

By Didier Rozaffy

Located in Megeve, FR

Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Beautiful Secretary Cabinet Circa 1950, in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

19th Century French Empire Secretary
19th Century French Empire Secretary

19th Century French Empire Secretary

Unavailable

H 53 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in

19th Century French Empire Secretary

Located in Washington, DC

French Empire secretary in cherry with architectural interior and ebonized columns with bronze doré fittings.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

French Secretary by Pierre Balmain
French Secretary by Pierre Balmain

French Secretary by Pierre Balmain

Unavailable

H 49.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in

French Secretary by Pierre Balmain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W35.5 D17.5 H49.5 KC25 Vintage 1980s drop down desk in a dark walnut finish. Item features brass inlay joinery, original textured hardware and comes with original key. Item shows in...

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Vintage 1960s Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Baroque Period Lady's Secretary, France, late 1750s
Baroque Period Lady's Secretary, France, late 1750s

Baroque Period Lady's Secretary, France, late 1750s

Unavailable

H 42.72 in W 40.16 in D 19.3 in

Baroque Period Lady's Secretary, France, late 1750s

By Jean-Baptiste Fromageau

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Baroque Period Lady's Secretary, France, late 1750s. Made of walnut and other precious wood. Richly ornamented corpus with four drawers, gilded fittings and handles and intricate...

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Antique 1750s French Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Secretary by Andre Arbus, France, 1940
Mahogany Secretary by Andre Arbus, France, 1940

Mahogany Secretary by Andre Arbus, France, 1940

Unavailable

H 58 in W 31.5 in D 13.75 in

Mahogany Secretary by Andre Arbus, France, 1940

By André Arbus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mahogany with brass details and sabots designed by Andre Arbus, France 1940. Inspired by French Classicism, Arbus' refined pieces embrace an economy of line.

Category

20th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th century Louis XV French oak secretary
18th century Louis XV French oak secretary

18th century Louis XV French oak secretary

Unavailable

H 78.75 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in

18th century Louis XV French oak secretary

Located in Brussels, BE

A very nice desk with his own patine. Antiques restaurations Old armorial bearings.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Empire Secratary
Empire Secratary

Empire Secratary

Unavailable

H 76 in W 31 in D 17 in

Empire Secratary

Located in Atlanta, GA

Empire Secratary with three drawers and retractable desk, Inset marble top. Adjustable sliding mirror.

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Cabinet Secretary with Clock in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Cabinet Secretary with Clock in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century, Napoleon III

Cabinet Secretary with Clock in Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century, Napoleon III

Located in Manduel, FR

Cabinet secretary with clock Napoleon III period, perfect condition. Rich ornamentation of bronzes of great quality. Furniture with two doors inlaid Boulle marquetry car...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Buffets

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Brass

French Art Deco Secretary Attributed to René Prou
French Art Deco Secretary Attributed to René Prou

French Art Deco Secretary Attributed to René Prou

Unavailable

H 49.61 in W 28.75 in D 14.18 in

French Art Deco Secretary Attributed to René Prou

By René Prou

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful French sycamore veneer secretary framed with gilded brass details, the fall front decorated with the original cafe au lait coloured leather, inside is the drawer and elegan...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Sycamore

Fruitwood Secretary
Fruitwood Secretary

Fruitwood Secretary

Unavailable

H 54 in W 34 in D 19 in

Fruitwood Secretary

Located in New Orleans, LA

Fruitwood secretary with original marble top and charming fittings. Leather on writing top.

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

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Marble, Brass

Mid Century French Secretary /Bar with storage
Mid Century French Secretary /Bar with storage

Mid Century French Secretary /Bar with storage

Unavailable

H 50 in W 73 in D 19 in

Mid Century French Secretary /Bar with storage

Located in So. Egremont, MA

A beautifully crafted mixed wood case piece incorporating a bar area and secretary area with drop down serving and writing surfaces. Storage area with shelving in the lower two secti...

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Vintage 1940s French Dry Bars

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary

Unavailable

H 56.7 in W 31.89 in D 20.08 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary

Located in Liverpool, GB

Very high-class, impressive secretary with a retractable writing table, made in the second half of the 19th century, in the style of Louis XVI with elements of the Directorate style....

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Wood

Exceptional Lacquer and Gilt Iron Secretary Cabinet by Roger and Robert Thibier
Exceptional Lacquer and Gilt Iron Secretary Cabinet by Roger and Robert Thibier

Exceptional Lacquer and Gilt Iron Secretary Cabinet by Roger and Robert Thibier

By Robert Thibier

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional lacquer and gilt iron secretary cabinet by Roger and Robert Thibier. Executed in the 1960's as a custom commission, this exceptional piece features two orange lacquered ...

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Vintage 1960s French Secretaires

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Iron

French Guillerme & Chambron Oak Secretary for Votre Maison, 1960s
French Guillerme & Chambron Oak Secretary for Votre Maison, 1960s

French Guillerme & Chambron Oak Secretary for Votre Maison, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in BEAUNE, FR

Vintage secretary of the 1960s created by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for Your home. Solid oak completely restored. Rare piece of Fine craftsmanship, emblematic of French d...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Brass

Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Secretary Bookmatched Veneer from France
Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Secretary Bookmatched Veneer from France

Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Secretary Bookmatched Veneer from France

Located in Senden, NRW

This is a Louis Philippe walnut wood secretary folding secretary with a stunning bookmatched veneer. The wood was hand polished with shellac. Three large drawers - and seven small dr...

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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Walnut

Secretary small Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th Century France
Secretary small Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th Century France

Secretary small Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th Century France

Located in Rapperswil-Jona, CH

Small secretary transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th century French origin. Rosewood veneer inlaid butterfly wings. The curved front opens with a flap that discovers a locker with five...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Bronze

Period Directoire Secretary
Period Directoire Secretary

Period Directoire Secretary

Unavailable

H 44 in Dm 42 in

Period Directoire Secretary

Located in New Orleans, La

Beautiful wooden color with gold trim
Hidden drawers with very special details

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires

Materials

Paint

Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary
Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary

Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 25 in D 17 in

Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary

Located in New York, NY

Antique Leather Wrapped Secretary with Nail Head Decor, Drop Down Front and 2 Lower Cabinet Doors 1 Lower Drawer and 2 'Hidden Drawers'

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Early 20th Century French Secretaires

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Leather, Wood

Louis Phillipe Walnut Secretary
Louis Phillipe Walnut Secretary

Louis Phillipe Walnut Secretary

Unavailable

H 80.5 in W 49 in D 22.5 in

Louis Phillipe Walnut Secretary

Located in New York, NY

Louis Phillipe (1830-1848) European walnut secretary with upper cabinet and lower chest of drawers with pull out writing surface. The dawer fronts are decorated with book matched wal...

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Root French Secretary, circa 1730
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Root French Secretary, circa 1730

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Root French Secretary, circa 1730

Unavailable

H 80.71 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Root French Secretary, circa 1730

Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB

Elegant trumeau made entirely by hand in 1700 in France. Walnut root plating, headed wood frame, the interior of small drawers in precious woods make it an object with attention to...

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Antique 1730s French Louis XV Secretaires

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Walnut

French Desk, Secretary in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period
French Desk, Secretary in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period

French Desk, Secretary in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Manduel, FR

Secretary in Boulle marquetrym Period Napoleon III, perfect condition. Cabinet with large size, opening by four drawers and one flap. Beautiful marquetry work, elegant and refined,...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe period Secretary
Louis Philippe period Secretary

Louis Philippe period Secretary

Unavailable

H 61 in W 38 in D 16 in

Louis Philippe period Secretary

Located in Toronto, ON

Gorgeous front veneer, four drawers (one at the top is a secret one). Drop down front is the writing desk, covered in leather. Interior is blond Burt's eye Maple. Another hidden draw...

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

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French Secretary Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French secretary cabinet for your home. Each French secretary cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a French secretary cabinet, we have 387 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French secretary cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French secretary cabinet, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French secretary cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Secretary Cabinet?

The average selling price for a French secretary cabinet at 1stDibs is $5,423, while they’re typically $980 on the low end and $398,000 for the highest priced.

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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