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Hindu Wooden Baul with Secret Compartments
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Hindu wooden baul with secret compartments, end of the 18th century.
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1870s Indian Anglo-Indian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Antique Hindu Wooden Baul with Secret Compartments
Hindu Wooden Baul with Secret Compartments

Hindu Wooden Baul with Secret Compartments

H 35.83 in W 69.1 in D 35.24 in
Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian carved mahogany cat with ebonized stripes and a curious expression, featuring a secret
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment
Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment

Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment

H 9 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, GB
accessed by sliding the pagoda lid across, to access the secret compartments the Tea Caddies must be turned
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

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H 5.12 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
Pair of Carved Wood Pedestals with Secret Compartment
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of carved wood pedestals with secret compartment.  
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Late 19th Century Unknown Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Carved Wood Pedestals with Secret Compartment
Pair of Carved Wood Pedestals with Secret Compartment

Pair of Carved Wood Pedestals with Secret Compartment

H 36.03 in W 17.92 in D 17.92 in
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

H 47 in W 22.5 in D 4.2 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
secret compartment inside hiding two small drawers*see last image. Initials on brass plaque on lid LPB.
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1810s English Regency Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image
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Early 1800s English Regency Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two
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1810s English Regency Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

H 25.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray with further storage. The secret spring
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

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H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
Antique Nutwood Crucifix with Hand Carved Corpus of Christ & Secret Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century altar crucifix with a secret bible compartment in the base. Over the
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Nutwood Crucifix with Hand Carved Corpus of Christ & Secret Compartment
Antique Nutwood Crucifix with Hand Carved Corpus of Christ & Secret Compartment

Antique Nutwood Crucifix with Hand Carved Corpus of Christ & Secret Compartment

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H 33 in W 17 in D 7.3 in
Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
scene. A further secret compartment found beyond the first layer of drawers. Alsace, France Circa
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Mid-18th Century French Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets
Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets

Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets

H 13.78 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Rare sculpture of a joyful monk with a secret compartment. A so called Pyrogene, which was used for
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Late 19th Century French Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century
Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century

Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century

H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP
Located in Greer, SC
shell and mother of pearl inlay, there are also two secret compartments which makes this a unique
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP
Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP

Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP

H 6.75 in W 14 in D 9 in
Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
a beautiful, deep reddish color, characteristic of this species. As is usual with furniture and
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1880s English Late Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers

Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers

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H 20 in W 50 in D 26 in
Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Located in Savannah, GA
plated tops, 19th century. The inside reveals multiple compartments and a spring loaded lever opens the
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1840s English Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer

Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer

H 26 in W 12 in D 11 in
19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century brass bound campaign chest, secret interior This is a beautiful looking and fine
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Late 19th Century Campaign Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior
19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior

19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior

H 20 in W 36 in D 19 in
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
red paper. The brass lock and hasp later. The painted pine, frieze with a central, secret compartment
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Early 19th Century English Regency Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

H 42.13 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
Exceptional Dated English Oak Press Cupboard with Secrets - 1723
Located in Heathfield, GB
early hand forged replacements. It is unusual to find a press cupboard that has secret drawers or
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18th Century Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Dated English Oak Press Cupboard with Secrets - 1723
Exceptional Dated English Oak Press Cupboard with Secrets - 1723

Exceptional Dated English Oak Press Cupboard with Secrets - 1723

H 73 in W 56 in D 23 in
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
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Late 19th Century Swedish Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood
19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood

19th Century Swedish Secretaire with Secret Compartement, Light Birch Wood

H 53.15 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
drawers lock, while the right-hand drawer contains compartments and an additional hiding place. In
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century
French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century

French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century

H 39.77 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Bombe` Secretaire with Secret Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
secret door with checkerboard floor in small compartment, with mirrored walls to give the illusion of
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18th Century French Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

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Satinwood

French 18th Century Louis XV Bombe` Secretaire with Secret Door
French 18th Century Louis XV Bombe` Secretaire with Secret Door

French 18th Century Louis XV Bombe` Secretaire with Secret Door

H 91 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
French 1750 Antique Double Compartment Pocket Snuff Flask Carved In Coquille Nut
Located in Miami, FL
large coquille nut. This antique piece was created in the shape of a spinning top with two secret
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1750s French Louis XV Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

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Chestnut, Fruitwood

French 1750 Antique Double Compartment Pocket Snuff Flask Carved In Coquille Nut
French 1750 Antique Double Compartment Pocket Snuff Flask Carved In Coquille Nut

French 1750 Antique Double Compartment Pocket Snuff Flask Carved In Coquille Nut

H 3.5 in Dm 1.75 in
Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk
Located in Munich, DE
upright position it resemmbles a book. Therefore it can be considered a book with secret compartments and
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1890s French Belle Époque Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk
Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

H 1.78 in W 5.6 in D 1.97 in
Swiss Cheeseboard in Oak wood with a Secret Room from the 1720s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swiss cheese table in oak with a secret compartment under the tabletop hidden by a drawer from the
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1720s Danish Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Swiss Cheeseboard in Oak wood with a Secret Room from the 1720s
Swiss Cheeseboard in Oak wood with a Secret Room from the 1720s

Swiss Cheeseboard in Oak wood with a Secret Room from the 1720s

H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
drop handles. The original leather writing area with a secret pen compartment on the right-hand side
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

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Walnut

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

H 45 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
Stunning Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Black Forest Box with Secret Lock Mechanism
Located in Lisse, NL
the sides come with scrolling branches with three leafs each. This box opens with a secret lever and
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Stunning Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Black Forest Box with Secret Lock Mechanism
Stunning Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Black Forest Box with Secret Lock Mechanism

Stunning Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Black Forest Box with Secret Lock Mechanism

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H 6.7 in W 13.4 in D 9.85 in
Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
storeof the 17th century. The top hat has a secret compartment, the top rises and can hold your
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1680s Italian Louis XIV Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret
Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret

Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret

H 86.62 in W 68.12 in D 33.86 in
Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
velvet. These handsome hand carved walnut beauties also have original side secret compartments!
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18th Century Italian Rococo Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas

Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas

H 48.5 in W 107 in D 29 in
19thc Masonic Triangular Carved Oak Table Altar
Located in Savannah, GA
of beauty. The top lifts up revealing a secret compartment. It is truly one of a kind.     
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

19thc Masonic Triangular Carved Oak Table Altar
19thc Masonic Triangular Carved Oak Table Altar

19thc Masonic Triangular Carved Oak Table Altar

H 33 in W 35 in D 30 in
Rare Biedermeier Mahogany Globe Table/Globustisch on Tripod Base, 19thC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fitted to reveal with secret compartments and drawers. The ‘Globustisch’ form was a highlight of the
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Biedermeier Mahogany Globe Table/Globustisch on Tripod Base, 19thC
Rare Biedermeier Mahogany Globe Table/Globustisch on Tripod Base, 19thC

Rare Biedermeier Mahogany Globe Table/Globustisch on Tripod Base, 19thC

H 39 in Dm 19 in
19th century early Victorian mahogany vanity mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
a base with secret pull out drawers from the front feet. Central storage compartment. Made with
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

19th century early Victorian mahogany vanity mirror
19th century early Victorian mahogany vanity mirror

19th century early Victorian mahogany vanity mirror

H 32 in W 26 in D 12 in
Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
compartment meant for safekeeping valuables. Secret compartments and spaces, crafted by furniture makers are
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Late 19th Century European Modern Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century
Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century

Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century

H 32.68 in W 31.11 in D 27.96 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century mahogany writing box with green leather desk top, original key and several (secret
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19th Century English Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing Box
19th Century Mahogany Writing Box

19th Century Mahogany Writing Box

H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
testament to the storied history of this 19th-century gem. What sets this piece apart is its secret storage
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19th Century French Rustic Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century
Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century

Carved Bench in Solid Wood with Storing Space, France, 19th Century

H 50.79 in W 72.84 in D 28.35 in
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spring loaded and pops
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1860s French Louis Philippe Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
William & Mary Japanned Painted Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Lymington, GB
drawers and pigeon holes. A conforming long drawer beneath the fall has six compartments, one of which
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17th Century English William and Mary Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

William & Mary Japanned Painted Dressing Table Mirror
William & Mary Japanned Painted Dressing Table Mirror

William & Mary Japanned Painted Dressing Table Mirror

H 33.86 in W 18.31 in D 10.24 in
Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
with a secret compartment in the lid. This box had a secret love letter from 1940 hidden beneath the
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Late 19th Century American Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box

H 6.75 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 in
19th Century Oakwood Vanity Table With Candlesticks, Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
provides a secret compartment that can be opened by twisting it sideways, impresses with amazing looking
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Late 19th Century Austrian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood, Oak

19th Century Oakwood Vanity Table With Candlesticks, Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1890
19th Century Oakwood Vanity Table With Candlesticks, Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1890

19th Century Oakwood Vanity Table With Candlesticks, Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1890

H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 12.99 in
Original Chinese Elm and Bronze Lowboy Altar Table c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
linings are original also, clean and solid, and there is a large ‘secret’ compartment beneath drawers and
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19th Century Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Original Chinese Elm and Bronze Lowboy Altar Table c. 1830
Original Chinese Elm and Bronze Lowboy Altar Table c. 1830

Original Chinese Elm and Bronze Lowboy Altar Table c. 1830

H 31 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Console Table/Games Table
Located in Montreal, Quebec
becomes a felt-topped games table, with secret compartment pull-out storage section. Bronze banding around
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Console Table/Games Table
French Louis XVI Style Console Table/Games Table

French Louis XVI Style Console Table/Games Table

H 31.5 in W 32 in D 21 in
Lovely quality antique Victorian rosewood vanity box
Located in Ipswich, GB
tray to the front opening to reveal storage compartment, with a secret compartment to the bottom of the
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Early 19th Century Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Lovely quality antique Victorian rosewood vanity box
Lovely quality antique Victorian rosewood vanity box

Lovely quality antique Victorian rosewood vanity box

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H 5.91 in W 12.01 in D 8.86 in
A 19th Century Brass Bound Mandalay Teak Campaign Dressing Box, Burma Circa 1860
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
a recessed compartment flanked on either side by smaller lidded compartments – one with a ‘secret
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Mid-19th Century Burmese British Colonial Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

A 19th Century Brass Bound Mandalay Teak Campaign Dressing Box, Burma Circa 1860
A 19th Century Brass Bound Mandalay Teak Campaign Dressing Box, Burma Circa 1860

A 19th Century Brass Bound Mandalay Teak Campaign Dressing Box, Burma Circa 1860

H 9.5 in W 20.5 in D 13.25 in
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
storage. There are three secret compartments located in the writing slope. The first is located in the top
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Late 18th Century English George III Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

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H 7.3 in W 19 in D 11 in
Handmade Monogrammed Wooden Toolbox with Inner Tray c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A handmade wooden toolbox with inner removable segmented tray and drop down secret lid
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Handmade Monogrammed Wooden Toolbox with Inner Tray c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Handmade Monogrammed Wooden Toolbox with Inner Tray c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)

Handmade Monogrammed Wooden Toolbox with Inner Tray c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)

H 9.5 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
Antique English Victorian Golden Oak 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C
Located in London, GB
compartment in the base, which can be opened by pressing the secret button in front of the central decanter
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1880s Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Victorian Golden Oak 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C
Antique English Victorian Golden Oak 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

Antique English Victorian Golden Oak 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

H 13.39 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in
Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
documents. Later leather covered writing slope, folds back to reveal a compartment for storage and 3 secret
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Mid-19th Century Indonesian Campaign Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
, lifting up to reveal a storage compartment and three secret drawers.
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Early 19th Century Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box

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H 6.89 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
curious surprise awaits those who look under the muslin-lined seat cushion: a spacious secret compartment
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Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820
Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820

Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, Gilt, and Leather Gondola Chair, c. 1820

H 38.38 in W 37.25 in D 23.5 in
Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-hidden secret compartment. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed. Made of indigenous sugi (cedar) and hinoki
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)
Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)

Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)

H 39.22 in W 36.7 in D 20.95 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Dessert Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secret compartment that can only be seen and accessed when the console is pulled off of the wall. Above
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18th Century French Louis XVI Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble, Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Dessert Console
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Dessert Console

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Dessert Console

H 33.25 in W 50.5 in D 19.75 in
Antique 19th Century Goldembossed Leather Wood Secred Box Stamp Box Paris
Located in Munich, DE
position it resemmbles a book. Therefore it can be considered a book with secret compartments and incuded
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1890s French Belle Époque Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather

Antique 19th Century Goldembossed Leather Wood Secred Box Stamp Box Paris
Antique 19th Century Goldembossed Leather Wood Secred Box Stamp Box Paris

Antique 19th Century Goldembossed Leather Wood Secred Box Stamp Box Paris

H 1.78 in W 5.6 in D 1.97 in
French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Trensacq, FR
'secret' compartment if the table were to be placed against a wall. In good vintage condition, sound and
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art
French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art

French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art

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H 17.13 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Work Table in the Manner of Gillows, English, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
and compartments. Gillows The name Gillows has been associated with the craft of furniture
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Early 19th Century English Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Work Table in the Manner of Gillows, English, circa 1820
Work Table in the Manner of Gillows, English, circa 1820

Work Table in the Manner of Gillows, English, circa 1820

H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
inkwells, pen tray and two lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments and three secret drawers
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19th Century English Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 9.65 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Jewellery And Vanity Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
storage compartment and a secret compartment for letters, secret jewellery drawer to the side A
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19th Century English Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Jewellery And Vanity Box
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Jewellery And Vanity Box

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Jewellery And Vanity Box

H 6.89 in W 12.01 in D 8.08 in
19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
to reveal a compartment and pen tray flanked either side by ink wells.   Writing slope opens to a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

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Walnut

19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope

19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope

H 5 in W 12 in D 10.3 in
Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet From Fujian, China
Located in Singapore, SG
compartments in furniture was one way to protect their valuable possessions against theft. See video for the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Fir

Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet From Fujian, China
Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet From Fujian, China

Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet From Fujian, China

H 77.96 in W 38.78 in D 20.87 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
reveal a writing surface with original ink bottles and a pen tray storage compartment and secret drawers
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19th Century English Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

H 3.75 in W 13.98 in D 9.45 in
Small Size, Late Empire Wall / Side Table with Perfect Marble Top & Brass Inlay
Located in Lisse, NL
the frame in which it rests and underneath is a secret compartment in which there are 2 holes via
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19th Century European Victorian Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Size, Late Empire Wall / Side Table with Perfect Marble Top & Brass Inlay
Small Size, Late Empire Wall / Side Table with Perfect Marble Top & Brass Inlay

Small Size, Late Empire Wall / Side Table with Perfect Marble Top & Brass Inlay

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H 31.2 in W 19.3 in D 11.6 in
Late 19th Century Shanxi Coffer Table
Located in Singapore, SG
and wood buckets. There is a “secret” compartment behind the fixed panels which is accessible when you
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1890s Chinese Qing Secret Compartment Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Shanxi Coffer Table
Late 19th Century Shanxi Coffer Table

Late 19th Century Shanxi Coffer Table

H 33.47 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of secret compartment antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every item from our selection of secret compartment antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of secret compartment antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of secret compartment antique furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of secret compartment antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Edwards produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Secret Compartment Antique Furniture?

A piece of secret compartment antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,058, while the lowest priced sells for $70 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

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