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Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a stunning early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary. This secretary features a newer
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian drop-front secretary cabinet, hand-crafted in the early 19th Century in Sweden
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library. Brass hardware and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th c. Swedish Early Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish early Gustavian period secretary with library from the 18th century with shaped cornice
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Secretary with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish antique rustic Gustavian slant front secretary from early 19th century that is perfect
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Pine
H 46.46 in W 43.71 in D 19.3 in
Gustavian Style 1840s Gray Painted Drop Front Secretary with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style drop front secretary from circa 1840 with gray painted finish, writing
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
H 44.1 in W 59.6 in D 17.9 in
Gustavian Antique Painted Desk on Cabinet, Swedish or Danish circa 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE GUSTAVIAN SECRETARY DESK OVER CABINET IN EARLY RUST AND BLUE PAINT
Probably Swedish or Danish
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19th Century European Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Pine, Paint
H 48.63 in W 46.88 in D 18.5 in
Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
Really beautiful Swedish secretary with drop front, interior drawers, cubbies and a secret
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden
Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in gustavian style. The cabinet is made in northern Sweden around
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
19th Century Antique Gustavian Style Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
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Standing on a block feet Swedish Gustavian slant front secretary from the early 19th century made od solid
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1810s Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Oak
Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Blue Gray Painted Slant Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style slant front secretary from circa 1850 with blue gray painted finish and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style Drop Front or Slant Front Secretary, Late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This late 19th-century Gustavian style drop-front secretary bookshelf is a true embodiment of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Wood
Early 19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Period Slant-Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period painted wood slant-front secretary from the early 19th century with
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 33.75 in D 20 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1820s Grey Blue Painted Slant Front Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood secretary circa 1820 with slant front desk, carved fluted
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 39.5 in D 17.5 in
1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period grey painted drop-front secretary from circa 1780 with multiple inner
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
H 50.5 in W 43 in D 21.7 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Brass
H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Sweden Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Metal, Brass
H 83.5 in W 49.25 in D 238.5 in
20th Century White-Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Metal, Bronze
H 81.25 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period two-part tall secretary from circa 1790 with elegant carved décor
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
H 82 in W 49.75 in D 23.5 in
Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary, 18th Century Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Danish Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary. Refinished in painted black
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 48.75 in D 24.5 in
Antique Painted Gustavian Grey/White Secretary with Fall-Front & Birch Interior
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Louis Philippe fall-front secretary in pine with a light Gustavian-grey/white painted
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
H 79.25 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
Swedish Secretary Bureau
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century Swedish secretary bureau with a drop front writing surface. Two over three
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Wood
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Secretary with Clock
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish Secretary with Clock. Having a painted exterior and a contrasting paint
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Glass, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Steel
18th c. Swedish Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exceptional Swedish secretary with library, circa 1780. This secretary has retained its
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Wood, Paint
Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Splendid early antique Gustavian style secretary cabinet, made in Sweden, circa late 19th century
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Brass
Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate latticework
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Wrought Iron
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century painted wood Gustavian style slant-front desk or secretary with three
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Fall Front Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th century Swedish fall-front bureau from the Gustavian period wearing beautiful black paint
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
Secretary in Mahogany With Inlaid wood and Brass Handles from the 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
Light mahogany secretary decorated with inlaid wood decorations and brass handles from around the
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1790s Danish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Mahogany
H 51.19 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rare antique Northern Swedish pine Secretary clock desk country
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Antique clock cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden. . A good example of old ingenuity and compact living this piece combines three functions in one –...
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Pine
H 92.92 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period slant front desk from the late 18th century, with carved diamond motifs
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
H 42.5 in W 44 in D 18.75 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Three Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian three part bureau, secretaire made of hand
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 82.5 in W 47.25 in D 23 in
Swedish 1820s Late Gustavian Period Painted Slant-Front Desk with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Late Gustavian period secretary from circa 1820, with tan/cream painted finish, slant
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
H 38.75 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Metal, Bronze
H 81.5 in W 45.25 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Slant Front Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood secretary from the 19th century, with slant front desk
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 40.87 in D 20.125 in
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Two Part Bureau - Antique Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand crafted
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Metal
H 90.5 in W 48.5 in D 22.5 in
18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th-19th century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 80.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Gray Painted Rococo Writing Secretary and Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1760s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Rococo Secretary and Cabinet in hand painted Gustavian Style Gray and Light Blue Interior
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1760s Swedish Rococo Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
H 84.65 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 80.25 in W 47 in D 21.75 in
Swedish 1800s Light Gray Painted Secretary from Värmland with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish tall secretary from Värmland circa 1800, with gray painted finish, carved bonnet top
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
H 82.75 in W 54 in D 25 in
1820s Swedish Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
, this cabinet presents an air of familiarity and amicable function. This discreet secretary cabinet
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1820s Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Charming Swedish Gustavian Secretary with original paint. Both doors are marked with the year the
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Two-Part Secretary with Pierced Cornice
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Gustavian secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1770. The upper section has double doors
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
Period Gustavian Corner Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gustavian corner chair, Sweden, circa 1780, with old, perhaps original, paint and leather covered
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
Period Swedish Secretary from Ångermanland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful rural interpretation of the late Gustavian style in a two part secretary from
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
Stunning Lacquered Inlay Secretary with Gorgeous Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
Bring the grandeur into your home with this fantastic secretary desk with stunning marquetry design
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
1800s Tall Secretary with Lower Chest of Drawers
Located in Memphis, TN
1800s tall secretary with lower chest of drawers. Gorgeous wood grain on dresser face, bun feet
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
Early 1800s Swedish Pine Secretary with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
Early 1800s Swedish pine secretary with original brass hardware. Substantial and gorgeous, the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Pine
1800s Burl Wood Veneered Tall Secretary with Black Trim Throughout
Located in Memphis, TN
Tall secretary from 1800s. Beautiful burl wood veneered drawer and cabinet facing with detailed
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Wood, Burl
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian secretary cabinet. Its been restored and repainted with milk paint.
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1840s Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian secretary hutch. Its been restored and repainted with milk paint.
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1850s Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Wood
Gustavian Secretary Chest
Located in New York City, NY
Swedish Gustavian secretary. Drop-front opens to desk with fitted interior drawers and cubbyholes
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian secretary Hutch, it’s been restored and repainted with milk paints
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1850s Swedish Gustavian Gustavian Antique Secretary
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Wood
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Gustavian Antique Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gustavian antique secretary for your home. Each gustavian antique secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. There are many kinds of the gustavian antique secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A gustavian antique secretary, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Gustavian Antique Secretary?
A gustavian antique secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,850, while the lowest priced sells for $3,400 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.
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.
Questions About Gustavian Antique Secretary
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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