18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Solebury, PA
A distinguished 18th-century George III mahogany astragal glazed bureau bookcase, also referred to
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Solebury, PA
A distinguished 18th-century George III mahogany astragal glazed bureau bookcase, also referred to
Mahogany
$5,900
H 94.5 in W 47.5 in D 21.5 in
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this distinguished George III Secretary Bookcase, a
Mahogany
19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase. Beautiful Georgian Fenestration. Base Cabinet
Mahogany
Important George III Period Mahogany Secretary Breakfront
Located in Montreal, QC
An important George III Period figured mahogany breakfront bookcase, the central drawer featuring a
Mahogany
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors with three adjustable shelves within, the lower section with a fall front, fully li...
Mahogany
George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English double secretary bookcase of mahogany from the late Georgian era, c.1780, featuring
Brass, Metal
$7,797Sale Price|34% Off
H 77 in W 39.25 in D 19 in
Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique George III Sheraton inlaid mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1795. A
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique George III Secretary with Bookcase c. Late 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This late 18th century George III secretary with bookcase is a handsome and versatile piece of
Mahogany
$18,800
H 96 in W 48 in D 23 in
Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
A ca. 1810 English two part mahogany secretary, the top section with a carved swan's neck pediment
Mahogany
$12,495
H 116 in W 41 in D 23 in
Vintage George Iii Style Burton-Ching Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage George III Style Burton-Ching Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase Exquisite 2 Piece Burton
Walnut, Burl
$5,250Sale Price|30% Off
H 95 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Antique Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Secretary Desk & Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th Century George III Period Secretary Desk & Bookcase. Made from mahogany with a hooded
Brass
English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany breakfront with carved molded cornice, four upper case glass doors with arched oval mullions, adjustable interior shelving, lower case concealing a slidi...
Brass
$2,750
H 88.75 in W 38.5 in D 19.75 in
George III or Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Arch Pediment
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
George III or Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Arch Pediment Offered for sale is
Brass
Early 19th century Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An early 19th C. English red lacquer and gilt-decorated Chinoiserie secretary bookcase. The upper
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
English Mahogany Secretary With Mirrored Bookcase. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany secretary with mirrored bookcase. Secretary has a upper case broken pediment top
Mahogany
$9,500
H 90.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique George III English Mahogany secretary bookcase, with a fitted collector's or
Leather, Mahogany
$6,700
H 91 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Cleveland, OH
Mahogany and satinwood inlaid 13 lite secretary bookcase with reticulated broken arch pediment over
Mahogany, Satinwood
George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century mahogany secretary bookcase with a secretary drawer and three additional drawers on
Wood, Glass, Leather
Unavailable
H 86 in W 78 in D 24 in
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century George III period mahogany breakfront bookcase with a secretaire or secretary drawer
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 93 in W 38 in D 22 in
English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Original Brasses, circa 1790
Located in New Orleans, LA
English George III mahogany secretary bookcase with original brasses (circa 1790).
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The image displays an English George III mahogany two-piece secretary cabinet, a fine example of
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
English, George III mahogany secretary bookcase in two parts, glazed doors and, Shelved interior
Mahogany, Maple
Chippendale Secretary/Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Haven, CT
George III period mahogany Chinese Chippendale secretary bookcase, England, circa 1790. The
Mahogany
Antique Secretary Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique secretaire or secretary bookcase, this is an especially fine piece of furniture made from
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Two-Part Secretary Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
English mahogany two-part secretary bookcase; the upper section with a molded cornice over two long
Brass
George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful mahogany butler’s secretary. A great design with wonderful color and patina.
Mahogany
Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century George III period mahogany secretary bookcase, with glass paned doors above which
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
With a broken bonnet with rosette form ends and an urn form finial. The shaped burled wood double glass door opens to two shelves. The slant front opens to cubby holes, five drawers....
20th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
With a broken bonnet with rosette form ends and an urn form finial. The shaped burled wood double glass door opens to two shelves. The slant front opens to cubby holes, five drawers....
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 106.25 in W 48 in D 22 in
George III Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany & Satinwood with Swan Neck Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century English George III inlaid secretary bookcase in mahogany and satinwood with two
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Period Chippendale Figured Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1765
Located in Essex, MA
Period Chippendale George III Secretary Bookcase with Desk Interior British, circa 1765, highly
Mahogany
English George III Chippendale slant front secretary desk, c. 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
George III secretary bookcase with glazed astral doors on a slant front desk. The case is defined
Brass
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality early George III mahogany secretary bookcase, the upper stage with a broken pediment
Mahogany, Oak
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality George III mahogany secretary bookcase, the swan neck pediment with floral terminals
Mahogany
George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Batley, GB
A Georgian mahogany beurau bookcase with 4 long drawers raised on bracket feet. The desk fitted
Wood
George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany and inlaid bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase
Mahogany
George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian mahogany slant front glazed bookcase or secretary. The detachable broken pediment carved
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany secretaire bookcase. Having a glazed top, opening to
Glass, Mahogany
PERIOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Georgian Secretary Bookcase with Beautifully Reticulated Pediment
Mahogany
George III Style Green Painted Bookcase Secretary
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Style Green painted bookcase secretary by Baker and with label, the upper section with
Wood
Sold
H 89.88 in W 40.25 in D 20.5 in
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with
Bronze
George III Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III (Hepplewhite) mahogany and oval inlaid butler's secretary desk in two parts on French
Sold
H 77.78 in W 34 in D 16.13 in
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase
Brass
George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
shelves , the base with secretary desk with fitted interior over four drawers, bracket feet. Brass bail
Mahogany
Sold
H 88.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Of classical proportions and with the warm glow of the flamed mahogany this secretary bookcase
Wood
Sold
H 94.25 in W 50.5 in D 22.75 in
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A superbly crafted and designed piece, this fine secretary desk is a rare survivor with nearly
Brass
A George III Mahogany Satinwood & Rosewood Secretary/ Bookcase
Located in Sheffield, MA
adjustable shelves, above a projecting center section fitted a pullout secretary,flanked by two doors with
Sold
H 97.5 in W 48.75 in D 21 in
19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dome Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dome Top, secretary drawer
Sold
H 90 in W 46 in D 19 in
English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste
Located in Dallas, TX
An English George III polychrome decorated secretary executed in the Chinoiserie taste, late 18th
Wood
A Large George III Mahogany Butler's Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Large George III mahogany breakfront Butler's Secretary Bookcase with gothic motifs and mullioned
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A George III period two-part mahogany secretary desk with inlaid interior, document drawer, glass
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase of Small Proportions
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase with associated top. The top of the
Mahogany
Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND VERY FINE MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TWO-PART BOOKCASE OVER CHEST Of Child-Like
Brass
Sold
H 105.25 in W 80 in D 25 in
18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 18th century Georgian period mahogany breakfront bookcase with secretary desk. The piece
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style antiqued grey painted and gilt highlighted secretary bookcase with classical
Wood
George III Break-Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
A George II breakfront cabinet with glass doors above solid doors below. Extruded center section
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood
English George III Mahogany Secretary Bureau Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very handsome mahogany English George III secretary/bureau bookcase with a gently arched
Mahogany
George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English double secretary bookcase of mahogany from the Georgian era, featuring a moulded top
Brass
George III mahogany secretary bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III mahogany secretary bookcase the upper case with dentilled cornice over a pair of
Mahogany, Glass
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III mahogany secretary bookcase the cornice with dentil moulding above the double glazed
Mahogany
English George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A stately George III mahogany bureau bookcase or secretary. The upper section has a shaped cornice
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English George III mahogany secretary and bookcase. Depth when open is 40.5".
Mahogany
Late 18th Century, English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large George III period mahogany secretary bookcase with ogee bracket feet, pilaster corners and
Mahogany
George III English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English figured mahogany secretary bookcase with moulded cornice, glazed doors with arched sash
Mahogany
George III Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent George III style flame mahogany secretary bookcase/desk by Councill Craftsman, circa
Brass
Charming Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A charming secretary bookcase of rather small proportions. The upper part with two doors opening up
Brass
Irish George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
THE TALL BROKEN ARCH PEDIMENT OVER A PAIR OF DOORS WITH CHINESE CHIPPENDALE MULLIONS ENCLOSING TWO SHELVES LINED WITH CREAM SILK.THE BASE WITH SLANT LID WRITING SURFACE WITH FITTED I...
Sold
H 94 in W 37 in D 21 in
George III England Antique Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk Bureau Bookcase
Located in West Hartford, CT
Early George III antique drop front secretary desk with gorgeous detail and multiple drawers and
Brass
Fine Quality George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality George III mahogany secretary bookcase, the lattice form broken pediment cornice
Mahogany
Sold
H 84 in W 42 in D 22 in
English George III Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
English George III flame mahogany secretary bookcase features upper crest with carved drape and
Leather, Upholstery, Glass, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1800.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase with arched cornice with inlay, glazed doors & drop front
Mahogany
Sold
H 93 in W 47.5 in D 21.5 in
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK AND BOOKCASE England, circa last quarter of the 18th century
Brass
Early 19th C Style George III Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Early 19th C Style George III Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Wood, Lacquer
$2,500
H 68 in W 19.18 in D 34.85 in
Japanese Antique Japanese Cedar Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage and display cabinet crafted entirely from solid Japanese cedar, dating from the 1920s–1940s. Originally used as a merchandise display shelf in a long-estab...
Wood
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
$56,902
H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s Elegant, and imposing Italian Venetian, Ca Rezzonico Chandelier, in blown Murano Glass, allocated in di...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,707
H 72.45 in W 26.78 in D 16.15 in
Antique English Georgian Style Astragal Glazed Corner Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique English Georgian Style Astragal Glazed Corner Display Cabinet An English Georgian style mahogany corner cabinet, the upper section with an astragal glazed door enclosing t...
Brass
On Hold|$5,690
H 16.15 in W 40.56 in D 18.9 in
Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Teak and Glass, Brazil, 1950's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, crafted in the 1950s, demonstrates the designer's characteristic focus on material and form. The table combines a glass top with a sculptura...
Glass, Teak
19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on lovely hand turned bun feet.
Mahogany
$24,680
H 25.5 in W 24 in
Les Baigneuses - Post Impressionist Figures in Landscape Oil by Pierre Montezin
By Pierre Eugène Montezin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas figures in riverscape circa 1910 by sought after French impressionist painter Pierre Eugene Montezin. The work depicts bathers in a river on a sunny summer's day...
Canvas, Oil
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Large German Porcelain Dinner Service, Meissen, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Delicately painted in German taste with rose camaieu flowers, the cavetto with spiral molding insterspersed with flowers, and the border with variations of basket weaving. Covered tu...
Porcelain
Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * A round scalloped bowl on foot made in pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * M...
Pewter
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
Wool
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm high footed Cameo vase made in...
Glass
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
Sold|$8,145
H 29.73 in W 52.96 in D 111.42 in
Rare Metamorphic Antique George III Quality Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare metamorphic antique George III quality mahogany extending dining table having a quality mahogany top with a reeded edge and 3 original extra leaves standing on 8 turned tapering...
Other
$34,500 / set
H 72 in W 48 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Large Antique Architectural Religious Stained Glass Windows
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fabulous quality turn of the 19th century pair of religious painted stained glass arched windows. Set in oak and bent wood frame. Beautifully depicting the teachings of Jesus. "Suffe...
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
"Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères A striking and unusual early 20th Century cameo glass vase enamel painted with a green forest landscape against a fiery yellow and orange field, Sig...
Glass
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.