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Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Located in New York, NY
drop-front writing surface opening to reveal letter drawers and cubbies, above four drawers. 43 inches
Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Miniature 4 Drawers Jewelry Letter Campaign Chest Dresser with Brass Drop Pulls
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany miniature jewelry letter miscellanies chest with brass drop pulls.
Category

20th Century Unknown Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Secretary in Birch
Located in Miami, FL
letter drawers flanking the central cubby, which are again flanked by three drawers on each side
Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch

1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Miniature Oak Chest and Letter Carrier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI style miniature oak chest and letter carrier, from
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

21st Century Klee Chest of Drawers in Wood and Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
reminding the inital letter of the Etro logo holds the upper part covered in smoked eucalyptus frisé wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
. The drop front opens up to reveal an oak writing area and stepped drawers. This compartment is
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Campaign style and brass filing chest of drawers, with nine drawers, on bun feet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
English Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
H 39.75 in W 51 in D 15.5 in
Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style verdigris brass bound filing pedestal chest of drawers, with three drawers, on bun
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
Campaign Style Filing Cabinet
H 39.75 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style six drawer chest or filing cabinet. Fits A4 and letter hanging folders. With brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
Campaign Style Six Drawer Chest
H 39.75 in W 34.25 in D 15.5 in
21st Century Klee Night Table in Wood and Polished Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
reminding the inital letter of the Etro logo holds the upper part covered in smoked eucalyptus frisé wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Ebony Commode, Chest, Dresser, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
drawers and side panels supporting a White Carrera Marble Top. The stunning commode has three over two
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lieutenant Samuel Pratt's Walnut Highboy, circa 1740 Boston, MA
Located in Milford, NH
with hidden drawer surmounting a center shell carved deep drawer flanked by two fitted small drawers on
Category

Antique 1740s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The open top supports books, the bottom drawers for letters, stationery, etc. Rich mahogany finish
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Desktop Letter File Cabinet by American Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Arts and Crafts letter-size oak desktop file cabinet by American Cabinet Company, c. 1900s
Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary Box, Letter Rack, Writing Box, Scotland 1880, H970
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Umbrella Stands

Materials

Walnut

Ant. Victorian Walnut Stationary Box with Letter Racks, Scotland 1905, H831
Located in Vancouver, BC
letter paper racks Small shelf below Single dovetailed drawers with original escutcheon and art nouveau
Category

20th Century Scottish Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Extra Large Desk Organizer or Letter Tray in Teak by Pedersen & Hansen
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
, circa 1970s. There are seven horizontal letter trays, four vertical slots and two drawers. The piece has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
writing bureau section and letter compartments; four spacious drawers with stylish metal handles and
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1834 Swedish Two-part Painted Cabinet with Doors and Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
doors with carved reeded panels, four graduated drawers and carved bracket feet. Step back in time with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Period 1802 Painted Wood Cupboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers, bracket feet and distressed patina. Experience the epitome of Swedish Gustavian design with this
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface with 4 interior drawers & letter cubby. Well made with
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
hidden beneath rolling tambour doors. Behind the writing surface are additional letter slots and two
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
letter slots, below are two burled walnut top drawers and 3 graduated burled walnut lower drawers, all
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
, one of which is stepped, the first revealing an inkwell and letter compartment, The second, trimmed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bamboo Secretary Cabinet Desk with Turned Bronze Legs and Bronze Hinges
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
The bamboo secretary is a contemporary take on a traditional cabinet used for letter writing. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Georgian Bureau Bookcase Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
opening to reveal an arrangement of Drawers, Pigeon Holes and Letter Racks. In Original Condition and
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rattan Secretary Desk by Pierce Martin
By Pierce Martin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the iconic designer. The piece is superbly crafted with multiple drawers and fitted with an interior
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Rattan

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
which is fitted with all manner of trays and compartments, including pen drawers, letter racks and
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Teak Secretaire by Nils Jonsson - Kai Kristiansen for HJN Mobler
By HJN Møbler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
adjustable desk top . Inside there is great storage with two floating letter holders , two small drawers an
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

21st Century Klee TV Holder in Wood and Metal by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
the shape that refers to the initial letter of the Etro logo contribute to express the multifaceted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Music Stands

Materials

Metal

21st Holland Backgammon Table Marble Marquetry Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Although the earliest known mention of Backgammon was in a letter dated 1635 when it was emerging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Game Tables

Materials

Marble

French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
escutcheon. Opening the writing desk gives you a view of symmetrical keyholes for letter/anything storage
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
(keys included). There solid wood trim and two letter size drawers with brass handles & ID plates.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Figural English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box - Dressing Table With Mirror
Located in Bath, GB
two faux drawers with little knobs. The box is opened by lifting the top of the dressing table. The
Category

Vintage 1910s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Two Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
(keys included). There solid wood trim and two letter size drawers with brass handles & ID plates.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Three Drawer Cabriole Leg Dresser Base
Located in Greenwich, CT
three feather banded drawers and standing on three cabriole front legs ending in pad feet. The lower
Category

Antique 1760s English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Neoclassiacal Mahogany Secretaire with Clock, Probably Berlin around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
letter compartments and drawers around a central mirrored and parqueted tabernacle compartment with
Category

Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Exquisite mid-century modern desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1970´s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1970s.Top with drawer; compartiment and letter sortens, front with two drawers.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Japanese Kiri 6 Drawer Kodansu c1910's Taisho 18x23x12
Located in Portland, OR
was used to store everything from letter writing accessories as well as money, documents and other
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Copper

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
butterflies. Three pencil drawers lined in felt. Multiple drawer and puzzle storage boxes, most felt lined
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Felt, Walnut

JASPER CABINET Americana Oak Leather Top Traditional Executive Desk
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
features eight drawers of dovetail construction, including a lockable center drawer with pen/pencil holder
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
with 10 drawers, 2 of which are letter compartments with shelves behind them, a stepped drawer in the
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
H 76.38 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare desk secretary designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Functional five drawers and letter
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
you need to rest a laptop or write a letter . Sectional areas to store letters and general paper work
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
H 42.52 in W 29.73 in D 16.15 in
Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
age patina. All drawers working smoothly. Deep enough for both legal and letter size file folders
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Sinopoli 1970s Italian Back Finished Asian Style Brass Bamboo Sideboard/Cabinet
By Giacomo Sinopoli
Located in New York, NY
drawers on each side, decorated with handles that are hand-cast bronze sculptures of oriental inspiration
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Danish Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. 1960's Denmark.
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
the interior. A key opens the desk top which flips down to reveal mini drawers and letter organizers
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Orange Lacquered Wood Italian Secretaire
Located in Catania, Sicilia
secretaire features a writing surface, storage compartments, and drawers concealed behind a drop-down front
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
, leather-inset writing surface with three small interior drawers. All of the desk drawers lock when the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Rosewood

1930's Oak Haberdashery Cabinet with Brass Label Holders
Located in London, GB
drawer has the right hand side cutaway for access. Drawers comfortably fits US letter and A4 size
Category

Early 20th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
drawers. Lifting the lid reveals a maroon gold-tooled leather letter compartment, a pen tray and two brass
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
H 9.06 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Louis XVI Period Secretary 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
slim drawers suitable for documents or trinkets. Four further external drawers, wide and shallow, and a
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Period Secretary 18th Century
Louis XVI Period Secretary 18th Century
No Reserve
H 57.88 in W 37.41 in D 16.15 in
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
writing surface Around this are mini drawers and inkwells, perfect for letter writing and correspondence
Category

Vintage 1910s Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Two Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
(key included). There solid wood trim and two letter size drawers with brass handles & ID plates.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
to reveal a fitted interior consisting of 16 drawers, 16 pigeon holes, letter racks, bookends and a
Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Other

Outstanding Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
secret pull out letter compartments above two short and three long mahogany cockbeeded drawers with
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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