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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

When opened, the hinged writing flap reveals a fitted interior of small drawers, pigeonholes, and shaped compartments in warmly patinated natural wood—including a cleverly concealed ...

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk with Secret Compartments
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk with Secret Compartments

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk with Secret Compartments

By Biedermeier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Biedermeier secretary desk, beautifully crafted with warm honey-toned figured veneers, architectural column supports, and refined neoclassical inlay. The piece features a str...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stunning & Rare Victorian Hand-Crafted Rosewood Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With Secret Compartments Decorated throughout with beautiful decorative inlay with a blue toole...

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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

A Stunning Regency Era Rosewood Hand-Crafted Writing Slope. With Purple Velvet Interior, Secret Compartments. Befit With The Original Brass Topped Square Glass Inkwells. Decorated ...

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

Features include a side drawer, a felt writing 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

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

Antique Berlin Biedermeier secretary in mahogany Berlin Mahogany a.o. around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 169 x 101 x 53 cm Description: When closed, this piece of furniture presen...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

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

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

They can be pulled out and used as secret compartments for letters. The desk stands out for its love for details and the very pretty mahogany veneer.

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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

Located in Belmont, MA

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

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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

Located in Belmont, MA

The inside of the writing compartment has six small drawers, several open compartments and a secret compartment.

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

20th Century English Secretaire with Oyster Veneer
20th Century English Secretaire with Oyster Veneer

20th Century English Secretaire with Oyster Veneer

Located in Chicago, IL

It features a distinctive oyster veneer pattern and includes a secret compartment within the desk. Desk is topped with a red leather blotter, many drawers and compartments on the int...

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20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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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 - white 2023 Individual dimensions and surfaces on request Functional Art Sculp...

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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

Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon. Inside of this stunning writing box has a black leather wri...

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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

Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and shaped initial plate with an engraved coat of arms and the name John Scott. The interio...

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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

By moving the upper gallery plate sideways you can find a secret compartment with several small shelves. Behind the two drawers on the right side you can find another drawer which se...

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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

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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 Dux of Sweden, Westnofa Furniture

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

The drawers have tradition runners and a secret compartment! The underside of the desk is as beautiful as the top with steam bent curves of solid ash, this also gives strength and st...

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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, including a slide out center prospectus with hidden release which reveals a hidden i...

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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

Arriving approximately 10 working days from order — This is an antique bureau in mahogany. An English, Georgian desk featuring secret compartments, dating to circa 1780.

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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

A beautifully detailed burlwood davenport with hinged lift top to reveal a compartmentalized interior, including a secret hidden back compartment which rises up with release button i...

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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

Dating to the Victorian Period Circa 1850 From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Coromandel Writing Box. The Writing Box of rectangular shape veneer...

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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 on wood and red leather top, see detailed pics.

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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

You are viewing a gorgeous French antique bureau desk in cherry wood Very pretty piece with floral motif in relief in the middle Features two drawers so ample storage Top opens down ...

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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

What could make this Butler's desk even better? How about the central cubby inside the secretary having not one, but two secret compartments within it; located at left and right inte...

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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 compartments and fabulous ormolu mounts.

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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

The secret compartment has two drawers. Side drawer opens by removing brass pin.

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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

Other features include tooled leather insert with Greek key border, two glass ink wells with brass tops, pen rest and a spring loaded secret compartment inside hiding two small drawe...

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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

19th Century French mahogany directoire writing desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the edge of the top having eb...

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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

Elegant antique wardrobe in precious walnut wood 1850s. In the upper part two doors with three shelves inside. The first of the three large drawers becomes a practical support surfac...

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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

Early 19th century French mahogany Directoire writing desk, the moulded edge top having a light brown leather writing surface decorated with gilt tooling, the top having pullout / pu...

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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

A freestanding 19th Century French mahogany writing desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the front of the desk con...

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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

Interior of fall-front full of drawers and openings with a secret compartment in the desk top. Secretaire of high quality richly decorated with floral very pleasant inlay.

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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

Unlike most architect's tables, this desk has secret compartments under the writing surface, and the leather-lined easel top is ingeniously designed to slant in either direction.

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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 Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Paris, FR

Instead of hiding these 4 brass screws which have a structuring function, the designers chose to make them very visible and integrate them fully into the design of the desk. Very aty...

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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

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

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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

This desk has secret compartments under the writing surface.

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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

The glassed case is fronted by diamond and oval panes. The fall front desk opens to reveal pigeon holes and a series of drawers the prospect door with blind fretwork is flanked by tw...

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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

Stunning desk by Maitland-Smith. All the surfaces are done in a tessellated stone that resembles tortoise shell, there are also bands of brass in between the areas of different tones...

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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

The drawers have tradition runners and a secret compartment! The underside of the desk is as beautiful as the top with steam-bent curves of solid ash, this also gives strength and st...

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2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

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

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful Late 19th Century Campaign Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Slope With Black Tooled Stylish Inlay Throughout. With A Secret Compartment The slope features a well executed fi...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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

Other features include tooled leather insert and a secret spring loaded compartment inside -see last two images.

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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

A freestanding 19th century French mahogany writing desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the front of the desk con...

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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

Other highlights include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers. The mahogany stand has been added later to accomm...

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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

An English, late Georgian desk featuring secret compartments, dating to late 18th century, circa 1780.

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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

The term "Pop-Up" used in the description refers to the desk's secret compartment, a very popular feature with Davenport desks, which pops up to be used when required.

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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

The well features three hidden compartments as well. The sheer amount of secret compartments in this desk is unique and truly special.

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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

Interior in red with raised gilt chinoiserie decoration and many individual drawers and compartments including two secret compartments. Bottom has drop leaf desk opening to writing ...

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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

The bottom has a drop-front panel with secret storage compartment. The desk is supported by square legs.

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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

On the inside is a mirror wall, supported by carved gilded pillars. There are also some secret compartments in the desk, which can only be opened with a certain mechanism.

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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.

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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

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

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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

Top gallery consists of three drawers and mirrored colonnade opening to reveal a secret compartment. Fall front opens to desk with open compartments, one long drawer on the top and t...

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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

The glassed case is fronted by diamond and oval panes. The fall front desk opens to reveal pigeon holes and a series of drawers the prospect door with blind fretwork is flanked by tw...

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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.

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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

The fabulous writing box contains a secret compartment with three small dovetail jointed drawers.

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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

Antique Writing Box made by David Edwards who was awarded two royal warrants from King George IV and Queen Victoria. The fabulous writing box is veneered in figured mahogany with str...

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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

Antique brass bound Writing Box veneered in mahogany with brass stringing, escutcheon and ornate vacant initial plate. The interior of this striking writing slope features its or...

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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 like to view this item at our showroom.

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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 is decorated throughout with beautiful floral marquetry and the the cylinder has ...

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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 1870. It is decorated throughout with beautiful floral marquetry and the of the cylin...

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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

Four adjacent drawers above the writing tablet, a three-step top, a glazed door in the middle. The Biedermeier desk has pull-out plates on both sides and several secret compartment...

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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

The fall front door, once open, it reveals an original green leather writing surface and an intricate and attractive interior display of compartments and serpentine shaped drawers, s...

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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

A 18th century Dutch marquetry desk and display case in overall floral marquetry; the arched molded cornice surmounted with a cartouche, above a pair of glazed doors fronting an upho...

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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

Having a sloping top retaining the original Moroccan leather tooled writing surface and a "secret" satin birch writing compartment. The desk is veneered in burr walnut throughout and...

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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

The bottom has four spacious drawers while the folding writing surface closes to protect numerous smaller drawers and a number of secret compartments.

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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

Antique writing box veneered in Coromandel with brass edging and double stringing, with a large vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secre...

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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

Antique Coromandel writing box with double strung brass, brass edging, escutcheon and vacant initial plate. This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three sm...

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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

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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.

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