Library /Secretary in Marquetry by Chevrie
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the middle there is a tablet covered with leather. which opens and you can use it as a secretary,also
Bronze
$13,500
H 88.63 in W 43.75 in D 20.75 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish slant-front secretary with library from the Gustavian period in two parts, circa 1790. A
Brass
$5,530Sale Price|30% Off
H 82.88 in W 50 in D 22 in
19th c. Swedish Secretary with Vitrine Library in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming Swedish vitrine bureau secreatry made in two parts from the 19th century. Original paint on the exterior and later interior paint. The glass was replaced some time ago. Th...
Wood, Paint
$2,995
H 84.5 in W 42.75 in D 20.38 in
Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
Baker Furniture from the 18th century French Stacking Units Collection as shown in the Baker Catalogue Volume 1 page 62. Upper wire door cabinet section with adjustable shelf topped ...
Brass
$180,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 93 in W 51 in D 25 in
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA . An important and
Brass, Bronze
$4,540
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
1926, including an armchair, a pedestal table with a glass top and a library-secretary which obtains
Wood
Queen Anne Style Secretary Bookcase
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
composition. Decorative yet functional, this secretary suits a library, study, or formal interior rooted in
Wood
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 42 in D 22 in
Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
grain and the depth of the carvings. Perfect for a study, library, or living room, this secretary desk
Oak
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 55 in W 29 in D 21 in
Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French mahogany bronze mounted secretary desk with bookcase top exemplifies the elegance
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
H 40 in W 26 in D 16 in
Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Victorian secretary / library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring drop front
Mahogany
$3,937Sale Price|50% Off
H 48.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk. A
Walnut
Tall Corner Cabinet/Secretaire in Mahogany, 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
The tall corner cabinet/secretary in mahogany, in beautiful antique condition from the 1840s, is an
Mahogany
$36,305Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.04 in W 56.69 in D 33.46 in
French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat
By Etienne Doirat
Located in PARIS, FR
", "in the Regency", in "Esse", but also mentions large libraries, cupboards, buffets, secretaries
Marble, Bronze
Teak Secretary
Located in Paris, FR
Library / teak secretary from a Danish designer. Teak shelf plywood, front with three drawers
Sold
H 52 in W 21 in D 41 in
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of
Mahogany
Sold
H 71 in W 36 in L 71 in
Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage library secretary desk with bubble glass bookcase, circa 1970s/1980s. Inspired by a blend
Glass, Walnut
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
Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite, richly carved Swedish Gustavian secretary with library and original hardware
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
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
Brass
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
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a beautiful Swedish secretary from the Gustavian period with a richly carved gallery, old
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 51 in W 50 in D 31 in
Vintage Chippendale Glen Eagle Brown Cherry Secretary Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chippendale style secretary library writing desk. Made of brown cherry featuring inlaid
Cherry
Sold
H 40 in W 33 in D 17 in
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chippendale secretary or writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with drop
Mahogany
Sold
H 40.5 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Painted Grain Dragon Griffon Secretary Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early 20th Century Victorian style secretary writing desk featuring painted grain finish
Hardwood
Sold
H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 36 in
Antique Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Mahogany Secretary Library Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century Chippendale style secretary or writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring
Mahogany
Sold
H 89.75 in W 58.25 in D 24.39 in
19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare, early 19th century Swedish Rococo style slant-front secretary from Fryksdalen in Värmland
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 89.75 in W 58.25 in D 24.39 in
19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare, early 19th century Swedish Rococo style slant-front secretary from Fryksdalen in Värmland
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 73.75 in W 44.13 in D 20.38 in
18th C. Swedish Baroque Secretary with Library in Original Gray Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish slant-front secretary from the 18th century in two parts with arched cornice and bracket
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 43.75 in W 56 in D 30 in
Hekman Mahogany Roll Top Kneehole Library Executive Secretary Bankers Desk 56"
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
pieces for the living room, library, and hall. During World War II the factory was converted for
Mahogany
Sold
H 51 in W 32 in D 66 in
Vintage S Curve Tambour Roll Top Secretary Office Library Banker Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Oak roll top office or library desk. Features a S curve serpentine tambour roll top that
Oak
Sold
H 41.5 in W 32.5 in D 57.5 in
Holmes County Solid Cherry Amish Secretary Office Desk Library Table Leather MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
An incredible desk by Holmes County Chair Company. Made from solid cherry with a minimalist streamline shape. Features six fingertailed drawers along the back and cubbies for storage...
Cherry
Sold
H 39 in W 38 in D 20 in
French Maple & Leather Top Bureau De Dame Ladies Secretary Writing Desk Library
Located in Dayton, OH
A magnificent 20th century French Provincial Bureau De Dame. Burea de Dame translates to ladies office. A writing desk that is often petite yet functional. Made of maple with a serpe...
Leather, Maple
19th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century Swedish country secretary with library cabinet in two parts with molded
Pine, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary and Bookcase in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Secretary Scandinavian teak library. Versatile piece of furniture made in the lower part of three
Teak
Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk 61"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian drop front secretary or library writing desk. Made of cherry featuring Eastlake
Cherry
Sold
H 39.5 in W 16 in D 26.5 in
Antique Birdseye Maple Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique secretary / library writing desk. Made of Birdseye Maple featuring drop door that opens
Birdseye Maple
Sold
H 93 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk Display Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
" (secretary bookcase) is an essential piece of furniture for a study or library. The traditional secretary was
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 56 in W 55 in D 24.75 in
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
Oak
Sold
H 91.34 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
circa 1880 Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Dark Blue Leather Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
secretaries desk. A well made and collectable library bookcase. The top section has three height-adjustable
Hardwood
Sold
H 43 in W 60 in D 33 in
Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian roll top desk by Boston Derby Desk Co. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a tambor door that opens to multiple drawers, cubbies and a writing surface. The top is s...
Oak
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
Wood, Paint
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
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library. Brass hardware and original locks, circa
Brass
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A special Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library, circa 1810. The upper section
Wood, Paint
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
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Rococo period slant-front secretary from the 18th century in two parts with original
Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exceptional Swedish Gustavian period secretary with library, circa 1780. This secretary
Brass
Sold
H 77.5 in W 40.5 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian style painted secretary with library from Jämtland, Sweden
Paint
Sold
H 41.5 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chippendale secretary, bureau or writing desk. Made from mahogany featuring a flip top that
Mahogany
Sold
H 81.5 in W 43.69 in D 22.82 in
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish secretary with library from the Rococo period, circa 1760. The upper section has two
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 85.44 in W 51.18 in D 21.25 in
18th Century Swedish Baroque Period Secretary with Library in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Baroque period slant-front secretary from the 18th century in two parts with arched
Brass
1950s Modernist Mural Secretary by Gabriel René
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s modernist mural secretary library by Gabriel René. The secretary is in oak. It is made on
Wood
18th Century Swedish Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century Swedish country secretary with library cabinet in two parts with molded
Oak, Pine
Bold Rosewood Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
provided. Ideal for use as a desk for home, office, study, library, foyer, reception or secretary
Brass
Large Library Secretary Bookcase in Flame Mahogany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good imposing and very original secretaire bookcase made of mahogany with flame mahogany bookmatched verneers on the doors and drawers, the whole piece is exceptionally well made wit...
Gustavian Secretary Cum Library
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Period Gustavian secretary in two parts, Sweden circa 1800. The upper library section has a bold
Wood
Neoclassical Secretary with Glazed Library
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish neoclassical secretary cum library, circa 1860. The upper section has glazed doors under a
Brass
Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Period Gustavian secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1830. The upper library section has a
Wood
Period Neoclassical Secretary Cum Library
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two-part neoclassical secretary, Sweden, circa 1800, with reeded cornice and central panel with
Wood
Gustavian Secretary with Glass Front Library
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gustavian two-part secretary, Sweden circa 1800, with original glass in the upper section. The top
Wood
Period Late Gustavian Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two part secretary with library, Sweden circa 1820, with slant front and fitted interior. The upper
Gustavian Secretary with Original Hardware
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Gustavian secretary with library, Sweden circa 1820. The upper library section has two
Wood
Early Swedish Secretary in Blue Paint
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two-part secretary with library, Sweden circa 1800. The upper section has three shelves and two box
Wood
Neoclassical Swedish Secretary in Three Parts
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Secretary with breakfront library, Sweden circa 1810. The upper section has a bold cornice with
Wood
Early Two-Part Secretary with Original Hardware
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish slant-front secretary cum library, circa 1740. The upper section has two doors with
Brass
18th Century Period Antique Swedish Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Swedish Baroque Secretary 18th Century Two part Secretary with library, Sweden circa 1780. The
Antique Swedish Blue Painted Baroque Secretary 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two-part secretary with library, Sweden circa 1780. The upper section has three shelves behind
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire, circa 1780
Located in Bavaria, Munich, DE
Rare gustavian period secretary with library, Sweden circa 1780. Secretary has original locks and
Sold
H 78 in W 43.25 in D 35.5 in
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Secretaire with Raised Panel Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gustavian period secretary with library, Sweden circa 1820. The upper library section has a top
18th c. Painted Danish Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
An impressive cabinet in original dry-scraped cream/grey paint, consisting of a wonderful overhanging baroque arched cornice on a two door cupboard with single adjustable shelf above...
Wood
$845,000
H 101 in W 56 in D 20 in
Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality palatial French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, satinwood, kingwood parquetry and Vernis Martin style paneling three-door raised Vitrine Display Cabinet attributed t...
Bronze
$2,264Sale Price|20% Off
H 76.5 in W 18 in D 25 in
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic Burl Wood. Upper cabinet book storage/ display. Drawer storage below.
Burl
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 reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish secretary with a decorative carved pediment. Composed below doors opening to storage with below fall front desk opening to the drawer. Storage and workspace, be...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Center Table
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish Baroque centre table in it's original colour. Ca 1750 Sweden.
Pine
$7,400
H 39.75 in W 42.25 in D 20.25 in
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 Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a...
Metal
$2,950
H 36 in W 37 in D 23 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood wall hanging corner cabinet from the late 18th century, with blue paint, single door and weathered appearance. Created in Sweden during the la...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors, dramatic bonnet, and traditional lower three large drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional cust...
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1800
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Swedish Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well. Sits atop tapered rectangular feet. Later iron pulls and original iron...
Iron
Very Large Painted 18th Century Estate Cupboard
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An impressive large painted cupboard with partly original paint. Found in a castle, where it had been installed in the dining room as part of the boiserie.
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Brass, Iron
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, King
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI-style canopy bed with upholstered headboard is from the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Orleans. Standard headboard upholstered in a oyster heav...
Metal
$9,483
H 81.11 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and finely crafted two-part Gustavian secretary cabinet from Sweden, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This piece is characterized by its stately architectural ...
Oak, Pine
19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretaire Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 19th-century Swedish two-part secretaire, crafted circa 1810, exemplifies the timeless elegance of Gustavian design. Featuring a beautifully aged painted finish in soft...
Pine
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1780
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet from Varmland. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has four shelves and five small drawers (with simp...
Iron
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.
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