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Front Fall Secretary Desk Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
gorgeous ORNATE French oak "abattant" chest of drawers with fall front desk/secretary~~four WIDE drawers
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800
Located in East Hampton, NY
is perfect for many uses; ample drawer storage, desk/ table top space and just pretty to look at
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Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Secretaires

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Brass

Georgian Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, England, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century oak English fall-front secretary with carvings of acanthus leaves and urns. Note
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

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Oak

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

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Oak

Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Located in Pomona, CA
finish. All the good features, Quarter veneered sides. Panel design to fall front and top. Cross-banded
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish front cabinet with molded carvings and two compartments, the hight
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

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Oak

Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Secretary, Scotland 1810, H975 Scotland
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Antique 19th Century North American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Drop-Front Marquetry Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1900. The outside with fall front and one low door with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk Recently
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique Kittinger Jacobean Spanish Revival American Walnut Carved Secretary Desk
By Kittinger
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely rare one of a kind early Kittinger Jacobean Revival fall front secretary writing desk
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

19th Century Two-Piece English Butler's Secretary
Located in Asheville, NC
fall front desk forms the top drawer of the base cabinet when closed, the upper cabinet has a pair of
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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1900. The outside with fall front and one high drawer and one
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Antique Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Oak

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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
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French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a polished piece of St. Anne gris marble. Directly beneath the marble are three draw...
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks

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Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
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Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
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American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
American (18/19th Century) block front mahogany secretary desk with a slant top drop front over 3 drawers supported on ogee bracket feet.   
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Antique 19th Century American Country Secretaires

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80....
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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

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Mahogany

Federal Cherry Slant Lid Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice size late 18th century American Cherry Chippendale slant front desk with white Pine secondary wood. Four molded graduated drawers constructed with large early dovetails ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chippendale Desks

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Cherry

Federal Cherry Slant Lid Desk
Federal Cherry Slant Lid Desk
H 42 in W 36 in D 19 in
18th Century, French Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Sofia, BG
Secretaire a abattant that dates to the end of the 18th century. The interior of the secretaire features five drawers. The secretaire is further configured with two drawers at the to...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Secretaires

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Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in northern France circa 1860, the "secretaire a abattants" is both stylish and functional. The writing desk is crafted from solid oak wood and stands on cabriole legs en...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Leather, Oak

Antique French Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Server Renaissance Revival Vaisselier
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak 3-tier Renaissance Revival server sideboard buffet cabinet~~lions and cherubs~~c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recent...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Oak

Antique Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase / Display Cabinet Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & stunning! This rare 19th century Italian Renaissance Revival cabinet / bookcase / buffet in carved oak. The craftsmanship of the lion heads, angels & dragons is simply ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior writing surface and storage. A single key works the lock to open the top and once opened, the writing su...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Burr Walnut Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Drop Front Secretaire Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super quality, antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire desk with 35 drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers w...
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Antique 1880s Swedish Victorian Secretaires

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Walnut

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk features many small storage drawers within and three...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Metal, Brass

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Victorian Period Light Oak Slant Front Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
the left side of the front next to the pull out support for the fall. The bottom molding has sustained
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
gorgeous ORNATE French oak "abattant" chest of drawers with fall front desk/secretary~~four WIDE drawers
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

B304 Antique Scottish Victorian Oak Secretary, Fall Front Desk/Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1870. Solid oak and veneer construction. Original finish. Upper section with two
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desks

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Oak

Antique Secretary Desk, Victorian Oak Desk, Fall Front Desk, Scotland 1920 B1027
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Secretary desk, Victorian oak desk, fall front desk, antique furniture, Scotland 1920
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Secretaires

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Oak

Antique Secretary Desk, Antique Bookcase, Side by Side, Oak, Canada 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique secretary desk, antique bookcase, oak, Canada, 1900, antique furniture Canada, 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Canadian Desks

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Oak

English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
interior. The lower portion is the standard fall-front desk whereby a pair of lopers can be withdrawn from
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Catalan Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1790, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Biedermeier Secretaires

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Drop Front Desk Bookcase Scotland 1910 H1137
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Drop Front Desk Bookcase Scotland 1910 H1137 Scotland 1910
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and three
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Butlers Secretary Desk & Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental late Victorian Butler's Secretary, England; circa 1880s. Made from quartersawn oak with
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Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases

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Oak, Satinwood, Leather, Glass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE CHINOISERIE DECORATED RED-PAINTED FALL-FRONT SECRETARY DESK France, ca. last
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Brass

Antique French Renaissance Secretary Abattant Desk Carved Oak Embossed Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Renaissance Secretary Abattant Desk Carved Oak Embossed Brass ~Direct from France
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Secretaires

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Brass

Antique French Provincial Oak Secretary/Bureau Bookcase, circa 1770
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Provincial oak secretary/bureau bookcase, circa 1770. The two section desk, having
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Antique 1770s French French Provincial Secretaires

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Oak

French Abattant Secretary Carved Desk Cabinet Renaissance Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
placement anywhere in your home!~ ~True abattant style with a marble top, “fall front” and four storage
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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Secretaires

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Marble

Diminutive English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Of perfect size and proportions, this English George III Secretary Desk is commanding in presence
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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Secretaires

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Elm, Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine

Antique American R J Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Carved Griffin Desk China Hutch
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Cabinets

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Edwardian Sheraton Revival Walnut Secretary Bookcase Glasgow Scotland 1910 H1101
Located in Vancouver, BC
that open to reveal one adjustable inlaid shelf Writing desk below with inlaid fall front When opened
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Sheraton Dressers

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Oak

George III Mahogany Chest-on-Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
house a secretary desk for functional work in the center of it. Beautifully designed in the Neoclassical
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Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small 17th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
is mostly in pine. One could refer to this as a slant-front writing desk. A similar marquetry bureau
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Antique 1690s British Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Secretary Desk, Fall Front Desk, Oak Bookcase, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Secretary desk, antique fall front desk, oak bookcase, Scotland, 1920, antique furniture
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Secretaires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Piedmonte Commode Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional 18th century Italian secretary desk from the Piedmonte region made from solid oak
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English George III Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
decorated with oriental scenes. The fall front opens to reveal a fully fitted interior comprising pigeon
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Wood Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau carved oak wood secretary desk book case. Item features fall front
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Victorian Golden Oak Side by Side Bow Glass Curio Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victorian golden oak side by side bow glass curio secretary desk bookcase. Item features bow glass
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20th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Oak

Signed Maison Forest Antique Secretaire Secretary Desk in Louis XVI Style
By Maison Forest
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine French fall-front secretary desk from the first quarter of the 20th century, this piece was
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Lacquered Gilt Chinoisoire Bookcase Secretary or Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a lacquered gilt chinoiserie bookcase secretary or desk made in England, circa 1830. There
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Antique 1830s English George IV Secretaires

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English George I Style Burl-Walnut Antique Bookcase Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
in the manner typical of the period. The desk below is accessed by lowering the fall-front onto a
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Antique Late 19th Century English George I Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

18th Century Danish Rococo Period Secretary Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
pediment with carved flower decorations. Below two glazed doors is a fall front writing desk opening to
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

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Glass, Oak

Georgian Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Montreal, QC
pair of doors, the lower has a fall front and fitted interior The cornice is molded and the desk is
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Pine

Georgian Chinoiserie Secretary
Georgian Chinoiserie Secretary
H 85 in W 36 in D 25 in
Georgian Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in Alexandria, VA
opened slant-top desk front, with a nicely fitted desk interior having shelves, cubbyholes, vertical pull
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Georgian Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
Georgian Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
H 81.75 in W 36.25 in D 21.5 in
Stunning 18th Century Portuguese Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
beautifully decorated fall front panel displaying a Chinese scene with some raised decoration. The shaped
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Secretaires

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Pine, Oak

Fine Mahogany Triple Breakfront Stepback Bureau Bookcase
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Glazed Doors, 4 cabinet doors, sliding Butler's Fall-Front Desk Slide; adjustable shelving throughout.
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Front Fall Secretary Desk Oak For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the front fall secretary desk oak you’re looking for. A front fall secretary desk oak — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a front fall secretary desk oak — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A front fall secretary desk oak is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Front Fall Secretary Desk Oak?

A front fall secretary desk oak can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,450, while the lowest priced sells for $2,495 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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