Petite Secretaire
Antique Petite Secrétaire
Located in Malibu, CA
This petite secrétaire is perfect for small spaces. Small drawers with original hardware and
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 18th Century French Petite Secretaire or Bureau with Projecting Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 18th-century French dark wood secretary or fall-front bureau cabinet with charming proportions. Featuring a carved projecting cornice and arched front, original glass mirror fr...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 65 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
Baroque Tabernacle Secretaire, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque Tabernacle Secretaire in three parts, boasting a three-drawer lower chest set on graceful
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Petite English Red Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative 19th century petite red Chinoiserie secretary from England. Very nice hand painted Asian
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Country French Walnut Petite Secretaries
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Country French Walnut Petite Secretaries are truly an amazing and unique find! The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Brass
20th Century Petite Secretary in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Petite Secretary in Biedermeier style
Mahogany partially blackened, on solid
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20th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Secrétaire en bois laqué à riches décors de fleurs sur fond noir, XIXe
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Secrétaire en bois laqué à riches décors de fleurs sur fond noir, XIXe
Il ouvre à un abattant
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 53.94 in W 33.47 in D 15.36 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
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Burl
H 76.5 in W 18 in D 25 in
1940's, Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A petite, two part, hand-painted, lacquered, fully finished, drop front Chinoiserie bureau
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century George II Walnut Secretary With Mirrored Doors
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A petite size secretary with lots of style. Mirrored doors are beautiful.
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Antique Early 19th Century British Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Secretary Bookcase Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous French secretaire bookcase featuring a pull-out leather writing table or petite desk. Mid
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20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
central “cubbie” with two petite drawers offers perfect space to organize.
Under the desk top is three
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Blue Gray Painted Slant Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
delicately raised on petite feet, enhancing its graceful silhouette.
In a modern home, this Swedish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
1800s Gustavian Period Swedish Cream Grey Painted Slant-Front Desk with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
integrates with three drawers, the uppermost being more petite, ensuring ample storage for modern-day needs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 38.5 in W 29.73 in D 20 in
Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
contrasting black painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Pine Roll Top Desk Bureau from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
that flank the central concave door that opens to two additional petite drawers inside.
Open depth
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Pine
19th Century German Biedermeier Style Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Petite secretary Biedermeier style, circa 1790.
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid softwood. High
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
scalloped accents, surrounded by petite drawers, the writing area being fitted with a green leather inset
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 86.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
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Late 18th Century Georgian English Bow Front Sideboard
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant English bow front sideboard. Mahogany veneered book-matched door panels, inlaid with solid ebony edging. The doors and drawers have brass handles. The left drawer has a pa...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Tables
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19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
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Mahogany, Baize
H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having
Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers With
Original Water Gilt Handles Raised On Original Bracket
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Vintage Ikea Teak Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ikea, circa 1960s. Compact vanity with solid wood trim and dovetail construction. Platform lifts to reveal mirror and fitted interior storage.
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Camelback Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Nicely shaped Chippendale style camelback sofa, scooped back scrolled arms, mahogany base with straight legs and stretchers, Chinese fretwork brackets top the front legs, covered in ...
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Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary with secret compartment
Swedish
birch
second half 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 135 x 112 x 52 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Birch
H 53.15 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
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Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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H 40.5 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality furniture craftsmanship. Enlarge photos to appreciate the beauty of the wood, note...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires
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Wood, Mahogany
Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful petit-bureau de dame (also known as bonheur de jour or lady's secretary desk). Born in Provincial France in early/mid 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Paint
Signed Asian Coromandel Eight Panel Screen Expandable Room Divider
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Asian coromandel expandable room divider. Great scale with height of 94" and vivid colors throughout. Some age appropriate wear, see pics. Now more than ever, home is whe...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, t...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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H 95.5 in W 43 in D 19.75 in
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Petite Restauration Secretaire Abbatant
Located in New Orleans, LA
An unusual, well-scaled, diminutive, drop front desk, the crown having rounded corners and the base on bracket feet. Covered in bookmatched veneer with a lovely patina. The fall fron...
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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Secretaires
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Wood
Petite Writing Desk
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This small secretary is in near-perfect condition. Used daily by the previous owner. Has a light water stain ring on the top. Two drawers with original hardware. Several pigeon hole ...
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Mid-20th Century American Secretaires
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Late Biedermeier Walnut Wood Secretaire with Hidden Compartment
Located in Senden, NRW
Wonderful 1870s late Biedermeier walnut wood secretaire with a large folding door and an interior
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Antique 1870s German Biedermeier Secretaires
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Cherry, Walnut
A Very Elegant Petite Lady's Bureau
By Charles Chevallier
Located in Vienna, AT
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A petite and elegant Lady's Bureau in Rosewood, the borders veneered with mit amaranthwood. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Secretaires
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Tulipwood
Antique French Style Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite Blue Antique French Style Secretary with gold detailing.
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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Glass
Baroque Design Secretair or Writing Commode
Located in Senden, NRW
with high quality walnut wood and fine details. Offers a small writing surface as well as ten petite
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Vintage 1970s German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Petite Painted Secretaire Cabinet C. 1800's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming petite secretaire in a distressed painted finish.
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Antique 19th Century European Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint, Glass
Petite 19c. Faux Mabre Secretaire Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Secretaire, of petite scale, handpainted in faux marble, its slant-front desk opens to reveal
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Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful French 19th century burl walnut secretaire a abattant has a Sainte-Anne marble top. A
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Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires
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Mahogany
19th. c Petite Walnut Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Walnut Secretary with Embossed Leather Decoration
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
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Walnut
Small 18th Century Louis XV Fall Front Kingwood Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
An 18th century fall-front secretaire or secretaire de Dame of petite proportions and of bombe
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
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Black Lacquered Italian Chinoiserie Petite Secretary
By Baker Furniture Company, Fornasetti
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful black lacquered Italian chinoiserie secretary. Intricately painted detail of Chinese landscape. The top and bottom separates. There are drawers throughout and bottom open...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
c.1940 Petite Chippendale Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite Chippendale-style secretary bookcase made from solid mahogany with a nice pediment top
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Vintage 1940s American Secretaires
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Mahogany
Rare Empire Secretaire with Side Drawers, Mahogany, Bronzes, France circa 1810.
Located in Regensburg, DE
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Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires
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Petite Painted Antique French Louis XVI Ladies Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
Oo-la-la! Is the perfect expression, as your eyes dance over this outstanding petite French ladies
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
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Wood, Maple, Porcelain
Late 18th Century French Painted Petite Provençal Bureau
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming petite French Provençal bureau from the late 18th century. The slant front opens to
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
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Wood, Paint
Superb 19th Century Adam Style Petite Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Secretaires
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Satinwood
Apartment Size Petite Diminuitive Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and small apartment size 1900s era Edwardian secretary. The desk is extremely small, and perfect for a hallway or small space in a tiny area. Think of an apartmen...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Secretaires
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Mahogany
H 47.25 in W 21 in D 14 in
Antique Pine Secretary with Hidden Compartment, Denmark, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This truly lovely secretaire becomes a showcase thanks to the beauty of the natural pine, waxed to
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Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
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Pine
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French 19th century bookmatched mahogany secretaire á abattant with a black marble top
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
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Mahogany
White Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
central “cubbie” with two petite drawers offers perfect space to organize.
Originally built in two
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
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Brass
c.1870 Napoleon III Style Secretary w/ Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
), water gilding and ornate mother-of-pearl accents. This piece is petite enough to turn it into a
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Danish Mahogany Flame Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
each of the large exterior drawers, as well as the inlay of the petite interior drawers. When desk is
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Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
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Mahogany
French Diminutive Secretary, 19th Century Antique
Located in Wichita, KS
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Scandinavian Teak Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
surface when top is pulled out. A petite-sized versatile storage option for wardrobe, office, or common
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Antique Pine Secretary, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
desk section, 14 drawers and 1 petite door/cabinet provide a myriad of organizing options. The two
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Pine
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a lovely petite Scandinavian modern secretary isn teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
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Teak
Venetian Hand Painted Secretary Circa 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite hand painted venetian secretary. The upper portion which is painted on both sides has
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Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires
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Wood
Antique Pine Secretary Desk from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
pine finish. Notice the 15 petite interior drawers along with the small central cubie. The 3 large
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Biedermeier Birch Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
photos to appreciate the incredible craftsmanship in this classic Swedish bureau; even the petite bone
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Birch
Antique Rolltop Pine Danish Roll Top Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful lines and excellent storage define this lovely secretary from Denmark. The petite drawers
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Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
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Wood
19th C. Chippendale Flame Mahogany Bookcase Side Secretary Desk Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
bookcases. The petite secretary opens to a tooled green leather work surface in front of pigeon holes and
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Antique 19th Century Chippendale Secretaires
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Glass, Mahogany
H 53.25 in W 14.25 in D 54 in
Antique White Painted Secretary from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
well. Petite interior drawers are a traditional element to any Scandinavian secretary, but this one
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Wood
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
and fold-down desk with traditional cubbies/petite drawers allows one to organize small essentials
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Wood
HEKMAN Mahogany Yew Banded Secretary Desk on Tapered Legs with Spade Feet
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style petite secretary desk by Hekman. Solid mahogany with yew wood banding, brass
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
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Brass
H 78.75 in W 32.25 in D 20.5 in
Antique Swedish Pine Bureau Secretary, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
adding to the aged grace of this traditional bureau with lovely bonnet. The interior holds 10 petite
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Wood
Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Bureau, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
interior cubbies and petite drawers are a traditional element in a classic Swedish bureau, yet this one has
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Wood
HEKMAN Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Desk
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style petite secretary desk by Hekman. Solid mahogany with brass hardware, crown
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
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Brass
Antique Swedish Grey Secretary with Hidden Storage, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This small secretary is charming in every way. The petite, shallow interior drawers have a delicate
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Pine, Paint
Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes multiple petite drawers that are revealed when
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
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Brass
Early 19th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Green
Located in Round Top, TX
applied) with undertones of blue is a lovely accent to the serpentine front drawers. The 12 petite
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Secretaires
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Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry and Bronze Lady's Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
, the versatile fruit wood piece is a lady's desk and chest of drawers at once. The petite cabinet has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
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Marble, Bronze
H 49 in W 25.5 in D 13 in
Antique Black Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
is the traditional desk, the many cubbies and petite drawers are revealed when the desk work surface
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Secretaires
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Wood
Antique Tall Blue Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
includes a multitude of petite drawers and small central "cubbie" which are revealed when the desk work
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Wood
Ernest Gimson Attributed, Arts & Crafts Cotswold Walnut Bureau
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
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Antique White Painted Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
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Located in Round Top, TX
central cubbie with petite door create an inviting interior work space. There are three traditional longer
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Antique Green Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark Circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers and small central
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Country Secretaires
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Art Deco Hotel Desk Vanity Argyle Hotel
Located in Oakland, CA
stationery) and is mirrored on the reverse. Four petite drawers open for extra storage.
The curved shape
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire à Abattant
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful petite antique French Louis XVI style drop front secretary desk
France, Circa Late
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Brass
Small French Hand Carved Oak & Metal Leaf Cabinet /Vitrine / Bar/ Bookcase
Located in New York City, NY
A petite French Art Deco three door European oak cabinet with hand carved metal leaf detail of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
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Oak
H 33.75 in W 39.5 in D 13 in
Petite Louis XVI Period Secretaire Abatante
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming and petite French secretaire abatante (drop-front secretary desk), Louis XVI period
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Secretaires
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Walnut
19th Century Petite Slant Front Desk
Located in Chappaqua, NY
19th century Petite Slant front desk (lady's desk.) beautiful figured maple with a lovely patina.
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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
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Maple, Wood
Antique Black Painted Secretary Rolltop Desk, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
opens to reveal 9 drawers, 1 petite cabinet (top center),and 3 sliding panels that create the work
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Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
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Wood, Paint
Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Desk Bureau, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
, which was added later, has been gently distressed as well. The many cubbies and petite drawers are a
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Wood
Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Secretary Desk Bureau, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
paint, which was added more recently, has been gently distressed as well. The many cubbies and petite
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Secretary Bureau Painted Blue
Located in Round Top, TX
in a complimentary contrasting black finish. The petite 8 interior drawers and central cubbie are a
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Wood
Italian Baroque Style Inlaid Walnut Bureau Secretary
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
opened unveils a petite storage space. Also included in this central section are two shelves as well as
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Early 2000s Mexican Baroque Secretaires
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Bronze
Petite Louis XVI Period Secretaire Desk, circa 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI period French Secretaire Abatante in mahogany with brass trim and a grey stone top
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French 1790s Louis XVI Commode Secrétaire with Petite Desk and Fluted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period commode secrétaire from the late 18th century, with petite desk and two
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
H 35 in W 50.5 in D 22.75 in
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Petite Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the petite secretaire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A petite secretaire — often made from wood, mahogany and maple — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect petite secretaire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each petite secretaire bearing Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Petite Secretaire?
Prices for a petite secretaire start at $2,890 and top out at $13,500 with the average selling for $4,850.
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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