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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

Secret Desk Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Cabinet Secret with structure and 2 doors in solid walnut in natural finish outside and with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Secret Desk Cabinet
Secret Desk Cabinet
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 14.97 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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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk with Secret Drawer, 1830s
By Antonio Sotomayor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
concealed among the others, it conceals a secret compartment where you can discreetly store your most
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

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
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

Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
. Secret compartments for storing small treasures and chords. Walnut hardwood handcrafted tabletop, bovine
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 51.19 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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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
and its matching armchair are rife with secret drawers and compartments. Cleverly concealed buttons
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 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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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
screen that pulls up, secret compartments that pop out from the sides for ink and pens. An inset leather
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
Isabel 2-Sided Desk By Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
leather side-lined drawers and two secret storage compartments. Measures 226x86x75cm.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

 Isabel 2-Sided Desk By Libero Rutilo
 Isabel 2-Sided Desk By Libero Rutilo
H 29.53 in W 88.98 in D 33.86 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 * D 75 * H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 x D 75 x H 103 cm Desktop in
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
H 40.56 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
compartments with two secret compartments. All standing on two pedestals with oak lined graduated drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Historism Essay Desk / Secretary circa 1870 Light Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
middle. Wide writing surface. Very fine and high quality oakwood. The secretary has secret compartments
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Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
. Three-drawer frame with 3 drawers underneath. Lockable drawers. There are also secret compartments
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
hidden compartments to maintain privacy and hold unspeakable secrets. One of its doors opens to a picture
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
hardware is in brass and the graceful feet end in brass jabots. The is a "secret" compartment in the center
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Superb Scandinavian Desk
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
lined compartment with a secret cubby hole underneath. Three beautiful exposed dovetails drawers and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry

Superb Scandinavian Desk
Superb Scandinavian Desk
H 40.5 in W 44 in D 32.5 in
Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
by contemporary Nomade Atelier ´s Mexican design. Secret compartments for storing small treasures and
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

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Brass

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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Antique 1860s German Desks and Writing Tables

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Nutwood, Pine, Burl

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers with the top one having a secret compartment at the back. The stunning back has four Verte de
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in Baambrugge, NL
top desk has a little drawer and secret compartments. Lovely in a children's room, but also very good
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
with small drawers, open compartments and a secret compartment in the base. This type of furniture is
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
style.[15] Touching secret pressure points opened the desk's compartments.[23] This commission helped
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
compartment on the double bottom. This pretty desk rests on 4 elegantly arched legs. It has 2 drawers on the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
charm. Key to fall front only. Concealed cornice drawer and secret compartment. Would look great in
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

21st Century Charles Dix Desk, White Ebony, White Maple and Brass, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Stefano Trapani
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
albino white ebony, interior with drawers and secret compartments in white maple, brass shelves, gold
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, fitted with Secret compartment and drawers and interior room for storage of papers and documents and a
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
By Giles Grendey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
compartments underneath, above a secret kneehole drawer with panelled door underneath, flanked by sets of
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks

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Brass

C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
H 31.25 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
solution with three drawers, one secret compartment and two lidded sections. Minimalist, elegant and
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Paris, FR
solution with three drawers, one secret compartment and two lidded sections. Minimalist, elegant and
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
English George III Slant Front Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
interior has inlaid pilasters with secret compartments. There are multiple arched cubby holes.
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Antique 1780s English Desks

Materials

Brass

English George III Slant Front Desk
English George III Slant Front Desk
H 44 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
sides. When you lift the cylinder top you reveal six additional drawers, two secret compartments behind
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Antique 1810s Russian Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
H 49.75 in W 55.5 in D 27.75 in
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Anglo Indian Writing desk on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning satin wood 19th c. Anglo Indian writing desk. Multiple compartments make this a perfect
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Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
opened by means of concealed spring loaded clips, to reveal velvet lined compartments. The four
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Antique 1860s English Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Maitland Smith Barrel Top Burled Wood Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A barrel top burled wood secretary desk from Maitland Smith. A timeless piece of elegance and
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Late 20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

ClassiCon Orcus Desk in Walnut by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
writing surface, 4 drawers, secret compartment, storage space for cables and power adapters. Lockable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks

Materials

Plywood

English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
secret stash compartment.
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Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Rosewood Tuscan Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
two secret compartments. All original warm patina throughout.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Sheridan, CO
drawer handles are original. The interior has drawers with secret compartments. There are multiple arched
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Antique Mid-19th Century British George III Desks

Materials

Brass

ClassiCon Orcus Desk in Lacquered White by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
-flap writing surface, 4 drawers, secret compartment, storage space for cables and power adapters
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Empire style, having nine drawers, one containing a locking secret compartment, with two secretary
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
of a central door and a secret compartment on the flat surface. The bottom has 3 serpentine shape
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
added later on. The interior has two large open shelves, a small compartment in the middle with secret
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
drawers with Herringbone inlay and secret compartments. Outstanding arch top pediment Cornice Molded with
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
is located, have a secret door with pins and hinges, which when opened, reveals four compartments
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
, with the right-hand drawer featuring a lockable secret compartment and removable inserts. There are
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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Located in Milano, IT
compartments, represented by 4 small drawers with handles. This writing desk is suitable for high-class
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
H 41.34 in W 56.3 in D 19.3 in
Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
By Aldo Cibic
Located in PARIS, FR
, revealing a black lacquered interior with compartments for all desk accessories. The asymmetrical design
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Late 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel

Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 33.47 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
surface decorated with blind tooling, decorative stepped sides which has secret pull out compartments
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

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Secret Compartment Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal secret compartment desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every secret compartment desk was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage secret compartment desk now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a secret compartment desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A secret compartment desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency, Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made secret compartment desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jonathan Field and Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much is a Secret Compartment Desk?

Prices for a secret compartment desk start at $950 and top out at $20,385 with the average selling for $2,650.