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European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European two-part tall secretary from the 18th century with gray / cream painted finish, old
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Antique 18th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sheraton Secretary desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine Sheraton Secretary Desk 1810-1820 in a old refinish with an excellent color and patina
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Secretary desk
Sheraton Secretary desk
H 52 in W 40.5 in D 19 in
Chippendale Secretary/Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Haven, CT
George III period mahogany Chinese Chippendale secretary bookcase, England, circa 1790. The
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Antique 1790s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Secretary/Desk
Chippendale Secretary/Desk
H 100 in W 48 in D 27 in
19th Century Secretary Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very handsome late American Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk. Very good condition overall with an
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Secretary Desk
19th Century Secretary Desk
H 77 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in
Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
and period appropriate offering a sophisticated old world look.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase
Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase
H 90.5 in W 47.25 in D 21.5 in
English secretary bookcase Arts&Crats 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This English secretary bookcase in arts & crafts style is a beautiful piece of furniture that
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires

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Copper

English secretary bookcase Arts&Crats 1910
English secretary bookcase Arts&Crats 1910
H 91.34 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Country French Secretary ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Secretary ~ Desk combines fine craftsmanship with an efficient, space
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Secretaires

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Blind Door Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early Georgian Mahogany blind door bookcase secretary desk 1740-50. This is a great
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Antique 1740s English George II Secretaires

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet
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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Country French Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French neoclassical secretary is a splendid example of the genre, dating to
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Batley, GB
in good clean condition. It is well in excess of 200 years old and does show signs of use. Some light
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
H 87.8 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size, late-19th century. The secretary desk is black
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Desks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a stunning early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary. This secretary features a newer
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Important Louis XVI Cherrywood Secretary 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Surprising and rare Louis XVI secretary in cherrywood from the 18th century Uncommon secretary
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Cherry

Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s. This is a rare and very unique postmodern
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
H 39.38 in W 39.77 in D 18.12 in
18th C. Late Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and stains, left side with stains and old gouges, the aforementioned is for accuracy as the Secretary
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Steel

18th Century Empire Secretary Veneered with Mahogany
Located in Opole, PL
. This secretary is composed of a double-leaf cabinet with drawers and a movable board hiding the inside
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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Marble

19th Century, Country French Louis XV Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XV secretary is a classic slant-front design, originally
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XVI secretary is a truly astonishing work of the cabinetmaker's
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Oak

Campaign Secretary Chest (Desk), Mid-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
very good condition and appears to retain its original surface (perhaps old refinish), leather writing
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Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Birch Secretary Bureau from Germany, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich birch and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary. Refer to close
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Italian baroque burl walnut secretary desk with a cartouche form mirrored panel beneath a
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Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Print of Pelicans and Secretary Birds, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pelicans - Secretary Bird'. Old print of Pelicans and Secretary Birds. This
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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Fine English Georgian Mahogany Secretary Circa 1780-90
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An English Georgian mahogany secretary in three parts. The base opens to a hinged desk revealing a
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Country French Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Louis XVI Country French Secretary Desk is the epitome of efficiency with style
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
A stunning secretary desk with bookcase by top-quality furniture maker Craftique, in the style of
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

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Brass

Secretary Made In Mahogany WQith Inlaid Wood From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This exquisite secretary, crafted from rich mahogany with intricate inlaid wood details, showcases
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Antique 1840s Danish Other Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Bookcase - 022410
Located in Jersey City, NJ
than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can to refurbish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
. This is one of the finest old English Secretary’s we have ever had! Made circa 1720 in England and
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century Dutch oak drop front bombe secretary with a 3-drawer bombe front and carved
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak is a superlative example of the design
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Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early 1900's Antique Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored, Secretary / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Secretary, Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored Doors, Desk, early 1900s, 20th
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1800's Antique Renaissance Revival Burl Veneer Bambocci Cabinet / Secretary!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique Renaissance Revival Burl Veneer Bambocci Cabinet / Secretary!! Bambocci
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Genuine Antique Swedish Pine Clock Cabinet with a Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet with a secretary desk. The cabinet is made in two parts, with a lower
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Miniature German Boule Biedermeier Dollhouse Secretary Desk, 1860-1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boule Secretary Desk with fine golden
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
old shipping label. According to it, the secretary was loaded onto the train at the station "Odertor
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires

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Birch, Fruitwood

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY DIMINUTIVE SECRETARY WITH BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 Item # 307PZN13W A
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Secretary, Birch, Cherry, Walnut, Biedermeier, c. 1835
Located in Greven, DE
. Quite harmoniously and in absolute tranquility presents the interior of the secretary. In the center
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Cherry, Walnut

Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stately Mahogany inlaid leather top secretary desk, London England 1860-1875 by Cabinetmakers
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Glass

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary after designs by Friedrich Gottlob Hoffmann Central German (Leipzig) Mahogany
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Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

18th Century German Baroque Secretary with Marquetry and Patina, circa 1750
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque secretary with impressive marquetry Southwest Germany Walnut a.o. around 1750 Dimensions
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
old French polish with later layers of waxes that have built up to create a marvelous silky glowing
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Important Italian Futurist Secretary / Desk / Etagere Attr. to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Italian Futurist work of sculpture which functions as an etagere, secretary, desk
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Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Shelves

Materials

Elm, Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique top secretary from the Biedermeier period around 1830/1835. Birch veneer with very subtle
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Slant-Front Secretary w/ Bookcase in Cuban Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
with drawers and open slots for storage. Chippendale brasses are old and have been on the secretary for
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rare antique Northern Swedish pine Secretary clock desk country
Located in Boden, SE
example of old ingenuity and compact living this piece combines three functions in one – clock, desk and
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Flemish Louis XV slanted-flap secretary. Solidly made of oak. Half-high lateral
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A Louis XVI secretary desk in mahogany with satinwood inlays. Offers a cylinder top that opens to
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Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks

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Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

19th C. Spanish Leather-Wrapped Secretary Cabinet on a Custom Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Spanish secretary desk, on custom iron base. This antique case piece from Spain has
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk from G
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich dark wood and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary from Germany
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotec Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotic Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA. An important
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Wrought Iron, Metal, Metallic Thread

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. royal antique burl wood secretary desk & black leather drop leaf top HRH . Very rare early
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique Reference Book, Old English Glasses, Hartshorne, History, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, Old English Glasses. An English language, bound historical title
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a freshly restored Model 68 secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak, Paint

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian two-piece walnut secretary cabinet with a base having a drawer whose front folds
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20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Jerusalem Old City Cityscape Israeli Modernist Oil Painting Signed in Hebrew
Located in Surfside, FL
member of the Milo Club and served as the club secretary. Education 1930-33 Art Academy, Bucharest
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Old Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal old secretary for your home. An old secretary — often made from wood, paper and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer old secretary, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right old secretary, those designed in mid-century modern, Louis XVI and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made old secretary over the years, but those crafted by Vincent Rossell, Roger Chapelet and Oleg Cassini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Old Secretary?

An old secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $97 and the highest can go for as much as $698,500.