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Secret Compartment Desk

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in New York, NY

, pigeonholes, and shaped compartments in warmly patinated natural wood—including a cleverly concealed secret

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Bound Coromandel, Secret Compartment
Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Bound Coromandel, Secret Compartment

Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Bound Coromandel, Secret Compartment

$3,049Sale Price / set|45% Off

H 6.89 in W 17.72 in D 10.04 in

Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Bound Coromandel, Secret Compartment

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Inlay Throughout. With A Secret Compartment The slope features a well executed fitted interior

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

to hold letters and writing materials, and in addition to this there is a secret hidden compartment

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in Greven, DE

secret compartment. The figures can also be pulled out as drawers, allowing access to four further

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

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

Located in Savannah, GA

surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

$4,500Sale Price|43% Off

H 41.74 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

capitals and bases. They can be pulled out and used as secret compartments for letters. The desk stands

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Antique 1790s Dutch Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

$12,000

H 68.9 in W 45.28 in D 23.82 in

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

snap mechanism. The inside of the writing compartment has 9 drawers and a secret compartment. The

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Antique 1810s Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

$24,000

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

writing compartment has six small drawers, several open compartments and a secret compartment. This

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

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Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1
Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1

Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1

By FELIX SCHWAKE

Located in Bochum, DE

Desk by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 418-2 CM L225 B75 H75 IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53 Grand Antique Marble, black

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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

be lifted to reveal more storage space, and a secret compartment. Removing the right hand inkwell and

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

removing the small compartment lid next to the right hand inkwell and pressing on the right and edge of the

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments
English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments

English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments

Located in Senden, NRW

moving the upper gallery plate sideways you can find a secret compartment with several small shelves

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20th Century German Empire Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane
18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

Unavailable

H 35 in W 28 in D 18 in

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Charming 18th C drop front desk with secret compartment and fitted interior.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks

Materials

Walnut

Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

By Westnofa Furniture, Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Slick profile Danish Mid-Century Modern teak desk with secret compartment.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field
Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field

Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field

By Jonathan Field

Located in London, GB

one of an edition of three. The drawers have tradition runners and a secret compartment! The underside

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2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments
18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments

18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Milford, NH

An 18th century Chippendale slant front desk with a unique fan carved compartmentalized interior

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, Secret Compartments, circa 1780
Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, Secret Compartments, circa 1780

Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, Secret Compartments, circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

secret compartments, dating to circa 1780. Quality craftsmanship in polished mahogany Good consistent

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment
Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment

Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in Milford, NH

interior, including a secret hidden back compartment which rises up with release button inside the right

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Early 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

. The Writing Box features a secret compartment with hidden push button access (see photos). The secret

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Bureau Desk Cherry Wood Ssh Secret Compartment
French Provincial Bureau Desk Cherry Wood Ssh Secret Compartment

French Provincial Bureau Desk Cherry Wood Ssh Secret Compartment

Located in Potters Bar, GB

surface with various drawers and cubby holes There is also a secret compartment at the back - for love

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'
Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

Located in Atlanta, GA

better? How about the central cubby inside the secretary having not one, but two secret compartments

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Highly Inlaid French Cylinder Desk
Highly Inlaid French Cylinder Desk

Highly Inlaid French Cylinder Desk

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H 38.5 in W 28 in D 18.5 in

Highly Inlaid French Cylinder Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Superior quality on this 19th century highly inlaid and marquetry cylinder desk. Features secret

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

spring loaded compartment inside -see last two images. The secret compartment has two drawers. Side

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk
19th Century French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk

19th Century French Mahogany Directoire Writing Desk

Located in Martlesham, GB

locks and keys, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment, the reverse of the desk

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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments
19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments

19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

small drawers inside and two secret compartments on the sides. Truly elegant and important for any room

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Antique 1850s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century mahogany directoire writing desk with leather writing surface
Early 19th Century mahogany directoire writing desk with leather writing surface

Early 19th Century mahogany directoire writing desk with leather writing surface

Located in Martlesham, GB

original brass mounts, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment, the reverse of the desk

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Antique 1830s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk Circa 1820
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk Circa 1820

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk Circa 1820

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

decorative inlay, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment. The reverse of the desk being

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Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Inlaid Desk with Marble Top
20th Century French Inlaid Desk with Marble Top

20th Century French Inlaid Desk with Marble Top

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H 51.19 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in

20th Century French Inlaid Desk with Marble Top

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

openings with a secret compartment in the desk top. Secretaire of high quality richly decorated with floral

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Mid-20th Century French Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Architect's Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
18th Century Architect's Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

18th Century Architect's Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New Orleans, LA

tables, this desk has secret compartments under the writing surface, and the leather-lined easel top is

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Antique 18th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.
Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.

Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Paris, FR

find a secret compartment hidden in the desk structure by a folding element that opens downwards, held

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Inlaid Bureau in Louis XV Style with Gilt Bronzes
20th Century French Inlaid Bureau in Louis XV Style with Gilt Bronzes

20th Century French Inlaid Bureau in Louis XV Style with Gilt Bronzes

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

drawers of good capacity. Fall-front with four drawers inside, a secret compartment and a desk of good

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century George III Secretaire Library Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster
18th Century George III Secretaire Library Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster

18th Century George III Secretaire Library Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

enclosing an arrangement of compartments under the sliding tooled leather inset writing surface. This desk

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Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase
George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase

George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-out to reveal secret compartments. The drawers beneath the desk retain their original brasses with

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment

By Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

also a small secret compartment that is revealed when you remove one of the drawers, perfect for rings

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Vintage 1980s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.
Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.

Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.

By Jonathan Field

Located in London, GB

one of an edition of three. The drawers have tradition runners and a secret compartment! The underside

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2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

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

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk

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H 30.5 in W 57 in D 29 in

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk

Located in Martlesham, GB

decorative inlay, the right hand drawer having a lockable secret compartment. The reverse of the desk being

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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

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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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, circa 1780
Antique Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, circa 1780

Antique Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bureau in mahogany. An English, late Georgian desk featuring secret compartments

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
19th Century Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

19th Century Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

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H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in

19th Century Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

Located in London, GB

; used in the description refers to the desk's secret compartment, a very popular feature with Davenport

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Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk

Located in Casteren, NL

upper drawer. The well features three hidden compartments as well. The sheer amount of secret

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Antique Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

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H 84 in W 34.75 in D 22 in

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

decoration and many individual drawers and compartments including two secret compartments. Bottom has drop

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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquered Four-Drawer Desk with Footrest
Chinese Red Lacquered Four-Drawer Desk with Footrest

Chinese Red Lacquered Four-Drawer Desk with Footrest

Located in Rio Vista, CA

compartment. The desk is supported by square legs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Empire desk Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

secret compartments in the desk, which can only be opened with a certain mechanism. At the bottom of the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Classic Mahogany Chest on Chest or Secretary by Henkel Harris
Classic Mahogany Chest on Chest or Secretary by Henkel Harris

Classic Mahogany Chest on Chest or Secretary by Henkel Harris

By Henkel Harris

Located in Hopewell, NJ

. There's a nifty secret compartment in the desk to hide documents. Measure: Writing surface is 35.5 deep

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Satinwood and Ebony British Campaign Secretary
Rare Satinwood and Ebony British Campaign Secretary

Rare Satinwood and Ebony British Campaign Secretary

Located in Nantucket, MA

ebony. Flush brass drawer pulls and fitted interior with secret compartments. The desk portion is 28

Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Karl Johan Fall Front Biedermeier Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820
Swedish Karl Johan Fall Front Biedermeier Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820

Swedish Karl Johan Fall Front Biedermeier Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

three drawers and mirrored colonnade opening to reveal a secret compartment. Fall front opens to desk

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Birch, Mahogany

George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase with Provenance
George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase with Provenance

George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase with Provenance

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-out to reveal secret compartments. The drawers beneath the desk retain their original brasses with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Dallas, TX

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Sliding Writing Surface, Secret Compartments, & a Letter Slot

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

. Inventor & Maker of the Patent Ink Stand.". The fabulous writing box contains a secret compartment with

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Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

complex mechanisms for secret compartments. He was bought out by Asprey in 1859 and had two royal warrants

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Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

. The top half of the writing slope also has a large storage space and houses secret drawers! The back

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would

Category

Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

Located in Matosinhos, PT

19th century French Louis XV style marquetry bureau desk with secret compartment, circa 1870. It

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

Located in Matosinhos, PT

19th century rosewood French Louis XV style marquetry bureau desk with secret compartment, circa

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Biedermeier Desk, Northern Germany, 1830s
Biedermeier Desk, Northern Germany, 1830s

Biedermeier Desk, Northern Germany, 1830s

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H 65.36 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in

Biedermeier Desk, Northern Germany, 1830s

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

and several secret compartments. The desk is completely restored and hand polished with shellac

Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany
Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany

Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany

Located in Santander, ES

further interior secret spaces and more hidden drawers. Below the desk area there are five drawers, two

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Desk or Chest or Bookcase or Display Case
18th Century Dutch Desk or Chest or Bookcase or Display Case

18th Century Dutch Desk or Chest or Bookcase or Display Case

Located in Vancouver, BC

with secret compartments; the desk with original gilt brass hardware, circa 1760.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rococo Desks

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Period Carved Antique Davenport
Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Period Carved Antique Davenport

Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Period Carved Antique Davenport

Located in Darwen, GB

compartment. The desk is veneered in burr walnut throughout and has the finest "cut back" carved floral detail

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments
18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments

18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Charlevoix, MI

smaller drawers and a number of secret compartments.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Desks

Materials

Burl, Oak

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secret compartments one

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

initial plate. This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three small drawers and

Category

Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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$5,087Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$229,454Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade
19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade

19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming folk art 19th-century country English pine blanket chest or box featuring a Georgian manor house facade on the outside. The storage box has a hinged top and handles on each ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo

By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo

Located in Glendale, CA

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

$4,161Sale Price|28% Off

H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Bird Cages

Materials

Wood

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930

$8,236

H 22.84 in W 57.88 in D 21.66 in

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930's Restauration nécessaire

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Canapes

Materials

Wood

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

$4,447Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Books

Materials

Paper

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Release to lamination and traces of glue as illustrated Overall Dimensions (inches): 29...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Located in Milano, IT

Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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