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Library /Secretary in Marquetry by Chevrie
Library /Secretary in Marquetry by Chevrie

Library /Secretary in Marquetry by Chevrie

$18,000

H 69.5 in W 36.5 in D 14.5 in

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

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit

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 ...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA

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

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Prouvé, tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Prouvé, tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940

Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Prouvé, tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940

Located in Paris, FR

pedestal table with a glass top and a library-secretary which obtains one of the rave reviews4,5. She

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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style Secretary Bookcase
Queen Anne Style Secretary Bookcase

Queen Anne Style Secretary Bookcase

$31,966 / item

H 91 in W 45.13 in D 22 in

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900

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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

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Materials

Oak

Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

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

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

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Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"

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

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Materials

Mahogany

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

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

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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat
French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat

French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat

$36,603Sale 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

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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

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Teak Secretary
Teak Secretary

Teak Secretary

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H 64.18 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in

Teak Secretary

Located in Paris, FR

Library / teak secretary from a Danish designer. Teak shelf plywood, front with three drawers

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Vintage 1950s Secretaires

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

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

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Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Secretaires

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Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet
Vintage Walnut Bubble Glass Curio Secretary Bookcase Writing Desk Cabinet

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

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Period Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Period Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library

Period Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library

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H 86.5 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in

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

Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library
Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library

Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

This is an exquisite, richly carved Swedish Gustavian secretary with library and original hardware

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18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

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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18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

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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18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

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18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Secretary with Library

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Located in Wichita, KS

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Vintage Chippendale Glen Eagle Brown Cherry Secretary Library Writing Desk

Vintage Chippendale Glen Eagle Brown Cherry Secretary Library Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

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19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint

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Located in Wichita, KS

A rare, early 19th century Swedish Rococo style slant-front secretary from Fryksdalen in Värmland

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19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint
19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint

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Located in Wichita, KS

A rare, early 19th century Swedish Rococo style slant-front secretary from Fryksdalen in Värmland

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18th C. Swedish Baroque Secretary with Library in Original Gray Paint
18th C. Swedish Baroque Secretary with Library in Original Gray Paint

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Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish slant-front secretary from the 18th century in two parts with arched cornice and bracket

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Holmes County Solid Cherry Amish Secretary Office Desk Library Table Leather MCM
Holmes County Solid Cherry Amish Secretary Office Desk Library Table Leather MCM

Holmes County Solid Cherry Amish Secretary Office Desk Library Table Leather MCM

Located in Dayton, OH

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French Maple & Leather Top Bureau De Dame Ladies Secretary Writing Desk Library
French Maple & Leather Top Bureau De Dame Ladies Secretary Writing Desk Library

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...

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19th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet

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H 75.5 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming 19th century Swedish country secretary with library cabinet in two parts with molded

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Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary and Bookcase in Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary and Bookcase in Teak

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Secretaires

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Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk 61"
Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk 61"

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Antique Birdseye Maple Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 39"
Antique Birdseye Maple Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 39"

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

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Early 20th Century Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk Display Bookcase
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk Display Bookcase

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

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak

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

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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

circa 1880 Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Dark Blue Leather Surface
circa 1880 Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Dark Blue Leather Surface

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

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Secretaires

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Tall Corner Cabinet/Secretaire in Mahogany, 1840s
Tall Corner Cabinet/Secretaire in Mahogany, 1840s

Tall Corner Cabinet/Secretaire in Mahogany, 1840s

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H 78.75 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

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

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Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk
Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk

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...

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18th c. Swedish Painted Secretary with Library
18th c. Swedish Painted Secretary with Library

18th c. Swedish Painted Secretary with Library

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H 78.32 in W 45.09 in D 20.88 in

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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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library

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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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library

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H 78.75 in W 43.69 in D 19.32 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library

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

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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18th c. Swedish Early Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th c. Swedish Early Gustavian Secretary with Library

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 Rococo Period Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Secretary with Library

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

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18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library

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

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Secretary with Library
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Secretary with Library

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

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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk

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

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18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Library
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Library

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

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

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18th Century Swedish Baroque Period Secretary with Library in Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Baroque Period Secretary with Library in Original Paint

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

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

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Brass

1950s Modernist Mural Secretary by Gabriel René
1950s Modernist Mural Secretary by Gabriel René

1950s Modernist Mural Secretary by Gabriel René

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H 66.93 in W 8.67 in D 33.47 in

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

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18th Century Swedish Secretaire Cabinet
18th Century Swedish Secretaire Cabinet

18th Century Swedish Secretaire Cabinet

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H 75.25 in W 42.5 in D 19 in

18th Century Swedish Secretaire Cabinet

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming 19th century Swedish country secretary with library cabinet in two parts with molded

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Secretaires

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Bold Rosewood Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Bold Rosewood Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Bold Rosewood Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Charleston, WV

provided. Ideal for use as a desk for home, office, study, library, foyer, reception or secretary

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Large Library Secretary Bookcase in Flame Mahogany
Large Library Secretary Bookcase in Flame Mahogany

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...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Gustavian Secretary Cum Library
Gustavian Secretary Cum Library

Gustavian Secretary Cum Library

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H 82 in W 48 in L 82 in

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Secretary with Glazed Library
Neoclassical Secretary with Glazed Library

Neoclassical Secretary with Glazed Library

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H 86 in W 45.5 in L 86 in

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

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H 83.5 in W 44.5 in D 21 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Period Neoclassical Secretary Cum Library
Period Neoclassical Secretary Cum Library

Period Neoclassical Secretary Cum Library

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Two-part neoclassical secretary, Sweden, circa 1800, with reeded cornice and central panel with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Secretary with Glass Front Library
Gustavian Secretary with Glass Front Library

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Period Late Gustavian Secretary
Period Late Gustavian Secretary

Period Late Gustavian Secretary

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H 85 in W 46 in D 21.5 in

Period Late Gustavian Secretary

Located in Sheffield, MA

Two part secretary with library, Sweden circa 1820, with slant front and fitted interior. The upper

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Gustavian Secretary with Original Hardware
Gustavian Secretary with Original Hardware

Gustavian Secretary with Original Hardware

Located in Sheffield, MA

Period Gustavian secretary with library, Sweden circa 1820. The upper library section has two

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Early Swedish Secretary in Blue Paint
Early Swedish Secretary in Blue Paint

Early Swedish Secretary in Blue Paint

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H 85 in W 47 in D 21 in

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Swedish Secretary in Three Parts
Neoclassical Swedish Secretary in Three Parts

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires

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Wood

Early Two-Part Secretary with Original Hardware
Early Two-Part Secretary with Original Hardware

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

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18th Century Period Antique Swedish Painted Baroque Secretary
18th Century Period Antique Swedish Painted Baroque Secretary

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

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Antique Swedish Blue Painted  Baroque Secretary 18th Century
Antique Swedish Blue Painted  Baroque Secretary 18th Century

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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By Pierre Chapo

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jolie banc S14 par Pierre Chapo en orme massif.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century

Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century

Located in Montreal, Quebec

116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Wooden Lovö Side Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 1940
Wooden Lovö Side Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 1940

Wooden Lovö Side Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 1940

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare wooden sculptural side occasional table in pine model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1940s. In good original condition. Stable. Dim...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

"Lovö" Dining Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
"Lovö" Dining Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

"Lovö" Dining Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovö” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a clean, rustic design. Beautiful woodgrain. “Lovö” is one of the series of furniture included in NK:s “Sporstugemöb...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Pine

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Library Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the library secretary you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every library secretary was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a library secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each library secretary bearing Baroque, Neoclassical or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Library Secretary?

A library secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,920, while the lowest priced sells for $2,350 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.

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.

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