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Georgian Oak Secretary
Georgian Oak Secretary

Georgian Oak Secretary

Located in Sheffield, MA

Very handsome Georgian lowland oak secretary with walnut trim.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak, Walnut

19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary
19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary

19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Carved and Painted French Oak Secretary is an antique piece of furniture that features painted oak and nice carvings.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau Late 18th-century Swedish oak secretary bureau featuring a tall, elegant form with a graceful carved curved crown and three large ...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

Antique Louis XV Style Oak Secretary Desk
Antique Louis XV Style Oak Secretary Desk

Antique Louis XV Style Oak Secretary Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Louis XV style oak secretary desk with intricate and highly detailed carvings on front, top and sides.

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19th Century Louis XV Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Metal

18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black
18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black

18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black

Located in Round Top, TX

18th-century Danish oak secretary with a newer professionally applied layered black exterior finish and a contrasting dusky blue interior with gray undertones.

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18th Century Danish Rococo Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece with paneled doors, crown and three large lower serpentine drawers.

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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century Petite French carved oak secretary writing desk Louis XVI style ~Direct from France~ ~Beautiful antique French carved oak secretary with fabulous detailing throughout~ ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

This elegant Swedish oak secretary shows off with a distinctive carved top bonnet or crown and round finials.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau

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.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century White Danish Oak Secretary Bureau
Early 19th Century White Danish Oak Secretary Bureau

Early 19th Century White Danish Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century Danish oak secretary bureau with a newer professionally applied antique white painted exterior finish and a contrasting muted gray interior.

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Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

18th century Swedish oak secretary or "bureau" with a newer professionally applied layered gray painted exterior finish.

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

19th-century baroque oak secretary with a newer professionally applied black painted exterior finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural wood beneath.

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Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80
Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80

Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a beautifully curved and carved bonnet or crown.

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Late 18th Century Danish Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Régence Style Carved Oak Secretary Desk
19th Century French Régence Style Carved Oak Secretary Desk

19th Century French Régence Style Carved Oak Secretary Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Régence Style Carved Oak Secretary Desk is both graceful and expressive, and reflects the refined movement of the Régence style, where classical structure begins ...

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1890s French Régence Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20

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 over paneled cabinet doors.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a curved bonnet.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century English oak secretary / bureau
Antique 19th century English oak secretary / bureau

Antique 19th century English oak secretary / bureau

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very fine antique secretary/ bureau. With writing desk, 2 large and 2 small drawers and hidden secret letter compartments. Decorated with original brass ornaments and handles. Two ...

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19th Century English George III Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

This drop front secretary maintains a timeless appeal due to the deeply aged patina of the oak and European country styling.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 18th-century Danish oak bureau or secretary featuring a newer professionally applied black layered painted finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural oak beneath and suit the ...

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique Barley Twist English Oak Secretary with Display Cabinet
Antique Barley Twist English Oak Secretary with Display Cabinet

Antique Barley Twist English Oak Secretary with Display Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

This cabinet/secretary comes from England. The cabinet is made from English oak.

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This oak rococo secretary reflects the style and functionality of the late 1700's in Sweden.

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique English oak secretary from the 18th century with a stepped interior
Antique English oak secretary from the 18th century with a stepped interior

Antique English oak secretary from the 18th century with a stepped interior

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This subtle antique English secrétaire from the 18th century is made of oak wood and is not only a beautiful decorative piece, but also practical and versatile. Of course, it can be ...

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18th Century Classical Roman Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a study or gentleman’s office with this exquisite antique two-piece desk cabinet, crafted in southern France circa 1860. Built of solid oak, the composition features a writi...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

Category

Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

Category

Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish White Rococo Secretary Bureau
19th Century Swedish White Rococo Secretary Bureau

19th Century Swedish White Rococo Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century Swedish oak secretary bureau with a newer professionally applied antique white painted exterior with pale gray undertones.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak

Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Fall Front Secretary Desk in solid oak, England, late 18th to early 19th Century.

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Early 19th Century British George III Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest
Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian Camphor Military secretary chest of drawers , in original condition. Full of history this particularly chest was bought from Homes...

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Late 19th Century British Campaign Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretary made of Oak
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretary made of Oak

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretary made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

West Germany/ Belgium. Made from solid oak. Straight-lined, exceptionally flat, laterally coffered oak body with fluted pilaster strips ending in slightly tapering feet.

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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak

18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century English Country Secretary in hand carved oak captures the romance and practicality of Georgian country house furniture, with the presence of a carved chest and the refin...

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1790s English Neoclassical Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary
Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary

Antique French Provencial Style Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Front Secretary

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Country French aka French Provincial secretary was made at the turn of the century. Its constructs are quarter sawn oak and plain oak.

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1910s American French Provincial Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk or writing desk with bookcase hutch top In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Carved quar...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Late Victorian drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with inset mirror on backsplash, ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with copper hardware.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Copper

English 18th century antique oak bureau secretary with top/bookcase
English 18th century antique oak bureau secretary with top/bookcase

English 18th century antique oak bureau secretary with top/bookcase

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This exceptionally beautiful and practical antique English oak bureau bookcase dates from the 18th century and has developed the finest possible patina over the centuries. It feature...

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18th Century Classical Roman Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood, Oak

Baroque secretary
Baroque secretary

Baroque secretary

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Baroque secretary from the 18th century, in very good condition.

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1770s German Renaissance Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

English antique secretary from the 18th century made of oak
English antique secretary from the 18th century made of oak

English antique secretary from the 18th century made of oak

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This beautiful antique piece of furniture is a perfect addition for any enthusiast. This secretaire is made of oak and dates from the 18th century. It is not only a true eye-catcher ...

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18th Century Classical Roman Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Victorian Petite Oak Mirrored Slant Top Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Petite Oak Mirrored Slant Top Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Victorian Petite Oak Mirrored Slant Top Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Late Victorian Oak Ladies Secretary Desk, Circa 1900. Features a mirrored backsplash over shelf and slant front.

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Early 1900s American Victorian Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Mirror, Oak

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

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exuberantly carved oak French Louis XV secretary desk, circa 1900, is a fine example of craftsmanship that combines functionality with intricate artistry.

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s
Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s

Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Jacobean or Renaissance Revival style drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Ornate carved oak, with original brass hardware.

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1920s American Jacobean Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Measures: 25.75"W x 15"D x 47"H.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copp...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Chalet" drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass studded...

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Larkin & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet By Larkin Co.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with ori...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Copper

Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian side by side / secretary desk / bookcase / display case. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with curio cabinet next to a drop front secretary ove...

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Bookcase Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Bookcase Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Bookcase Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of R.J.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with original copper h...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk or writing desk with book trough base In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, w...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

18th century George III English Slant-Front Secretary Desk in Oak
18th century George III English Slant-Front Secretary Desk in Oak

18th century George III English Slant-Front Secretary Desk in Oak

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome 18th Century English (George III) slant-front secretary desk, craftly in richly grained oak and retaining a warm patina developed over centuries of use.

Category

18th Century English George III Oak Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

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Oak Antique Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic oak antique secretary available at 1stDibs. Each oak antique secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an oak antique secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each oak antique secretary bearing Georgian, Victorian or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oak antique secretary over the years, but those crafted by Larkin & Co., Jean Joseph Chapuis and Maison Forest are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oak Antique Secretary?

An oak antique secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,831, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Oak Antique Secretary
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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