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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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
H 46.46 in W 43.71 in D 19.3 in
Gustavian Cinnabar Red Secretary, Swedish Antique C. 1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary painted in an elegant cinnabar red and a black-painted top with a profiled edge
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century
A rectangular top sitting above
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 39.97 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century
A rectangular top sitting above
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 41.93 in W 43.71 in D 19.69 in
Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A generously sized 19th century secretary desk from Sweden, made in the Gustavian style, with a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 18th century Swedish gustavian period two-part secretaire cabinet or bookcase crafted
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Antique 18th Century European Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 39.75 in W 42.25 in D 20.25 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Secretary Cabinet, in Rococo and Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique secretary cabinet from northern Sweden. The cabinet is a genuine country furniture
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 81.7 in W 39.77 in D 22.45 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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 40.25 in W 43.5 in D 21.25 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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 83.5 in W 49.25 in D 238.5 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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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
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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Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
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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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century Swedish two-part secretary is a truly unique piece, showcasing exceptional
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
functionality should be verified.
This Gustavian clock secretary is not only a functional piece of furniture
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Paint
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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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Steel
18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Scandinavian styling from the late
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Paint
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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This 7' tall oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
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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Antique 1790s Danish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 38.75 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
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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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 92.92 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 80.25 in W 47 in D 21.75 in
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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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Swedish Antique Secretary Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish antique secretary cabinet constructed with a two door cabinet over a bottom two door
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
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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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
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 Secretaires
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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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
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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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
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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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Burl
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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Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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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Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
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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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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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Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
A 19th c. Gustavian Secretary - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
A painted Gustavian secretary.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
19th Century Gustavian Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 19th century Gustavian secretary.
Featuring a carved pediment that sits above two doors
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Unusually Small Period Gustavian Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An unusually small period Gustavian secretary. The top two doors open to storage units, decorated
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish provincial Gustavian secretary cabinet with carved pediment.
Featuring two
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Berlin, DE
This small and early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary was scratched back to its original
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
A Late Gustavian Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A secretary made during the late Gustavian period ca 1800. Veneered in mahogany and decorated with
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Period Gustavian Secretary - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
Period drop front secretary
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
18th Century Gustavian Secretary/Bookcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful painted and gilded secretary/bookcase from Sweden, circa 1770.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Period Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite, three-part Swedish Gustavian period secretary with library and original locks
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
18th Century Gustavian Secretary Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
18th-century secretary desk in gustavian style with a drop-front desk and 3 drawers.
Painted in a
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Antique 1780s Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique White Painted Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Stately and elegant, this tall white gustavian pine secretary shows off with the distinctive shape
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Bureau, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Stately and elegant, this tall white gustavian pine secretary shows off with the distinctive shape
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary richly carved with reeded details. The desk surface
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library and original brass
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
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Gustavian Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic gustavian secretary available at 1stDibs. Each gustavian secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Your living room may not be complete without a gustavian secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A gustavian secretary, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Gustavian Secretary?
Prices for a gustavian secretary start at $1,500 and top out at $23,000 with the average selling for $7,800.
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.