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Secretaire A Abattant Desk

Colombo Mobili Burlwood Secretaire Abattant
Colombo Mobili Burlwood Secretaire Abattant

Colombo Mobili Burlwood Secretaire Abattant

$10,395

H 75.5 in W 42 in D 21 in

Colombo Mobili Burlwood Secretaire Abattant

By Colombo Mobili

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Colombo Moboli burlwood secretaire a abattant Desk measures: 42 wide x 21 deep x 75.5 inches

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2010s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

Louis XVI Desk/Secretaire a Abattant c. 1790-1800
Louis XVI Desk/Secretaire a Abattant c. 1790-1800

Louis XVI Desk/Secretaire a Abattant c. 1790-1800

$4,950

H 55 in W 39.5 in D 16.5 in

Louis XVI Desk/Secretaire a Abattant c. 1790-1800

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very good example of a late 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant. The secretaire

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

$4,500

H 56.13 in W 35.75 in D 15.75 in

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This wonderful walnut secre´taire a` abattant was constructed in the style of Louis XVI during the

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 60 in W 37.5 in D 17 in

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An 18th century Dutch satinwood abbatant or drop front desk, with gilded beading and inlaid brass

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Satinwood

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Early 19th century secretary " Secrétaire a' Abattant " desk " Retour D'Egypt " Provenance, Succession

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

$4,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 56.11 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Miami, FL

seven below the desk area. The secretary workspace features its original weathered leather writing

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Charles X Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Miami, FL

three below the desk area. The secretary workspace features its original weathered leather writing

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Antique Late 18th Century French Charles X Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk
French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk

French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, with the case made of birdseye maple

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Long Island City, NY

made some larger pieces— secrétaires à abattant (drop-front secretary desks), tables, and commodes— he

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk

By Martin Carlin

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Secretaire a Abattant. In the manner of Martin Carlin. The marble top above a frieze mounted with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830
French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830

French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

LOUIS PHILIPPE FLAMED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A'ABATTANT France, circa 1830 Item # 407TCJ10P This

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

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French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830
French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830

French Empire Flamed Mahogany Secretaire a'Abattant Desk ca. 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

LOUIS PHILIPPE FLAMED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A'ABATTANT France, circa 1830 Item # 407TCJ10P This

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant
19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant

19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century French mahogany Secre´taire a` Abattant / fall-front desk with marble top. There is a

Category

Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This rare French Provincial secretaire a abattant or secretary desk features a long top drawer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Secretaire a' Abattant
Secretaire a' Abattant

Secretaire a' Abattant

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Secretaire a' Abattant

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century mahogany Biedermeier Secretaire a' Abattant

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Antique 19th Century German Desks

18th Century Fall top Desk (Secretaire a Abattant) Paris 1780, with Signature
18th Century Fall top Desk (Secretaire a Abattant) Paris 1780, with Signature

18th Century Fall top Desk (Secretaire a Abattant) Paris 1780, with Signature

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite secretaire a abattant (fall top desk), Paris 1780, kingwood and rosewood veneer on the

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880
Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

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H 54.34 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

Located in London, GB

decorated with marquetry. Secretaire a abattant - tall French writing-desk, the top part of which

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Antique French Kingwood Secretaire Abattant c.1880
Antique French Kingwood Secretaire Abattant c.1880

Antique French Kingwood Secretaire Abattant c.1880

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H 54.73 in W 30.71 in D 13.78 in

Antique French Kingwood Secretaire Abattant c.1880

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Secretaire a Abattant, C 1880 in Louis XV style. This piece

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

William IV Antique Rosewood Writing Desk Secrétaire á Abattant, English
William IV Antique Rosewood Writing Desk Secrétaire á Abattant, English

William IV Antique Rosewood Writing Desk Secrétaire á Abattant, English

Located in Shippensburg, PA

“Secrétaire à Abattant“, it is dressed in a chaotic and exotic rosewood veneer throughout the sides and front

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant
French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

French Ebonized & Brass Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful French 19th century ebonized and brass inlay Secretaire a Abattant. A single drawer can

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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Stunning French Louis Philippe walnut Secretaire a' Abattant in walnut. Beautiful details grace

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Brazilian Rosewood Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Brazilian Rosewood Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Brazilian Rosewood Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning 1800s desk having Brazilian rosewood exterior and leather desk surface. A gorgeous and

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire À Abattant
French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire À Abattant

French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire À Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful mahogany desk with a wood top. The hardware and escutcheons are mixed adding a playful

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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Empire-Style Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Empire-Style Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Empire-Style Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A beautiful 19th century mahogany secretary, c. 1820. This desk has a black, fossil marble top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 18th Century
Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 18th Century

Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an impressive antique Dutch marquetry walnut secretaire à Abattant - fall front desk, which

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Antique 1780s Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant
18th Century Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant

18th Century Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a late 18th century Period Louis XVI Provincial Secretaire a Abattant. The solid figured

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Dutch 18th Century Birch Secrétaire á Abattant
Dutch 18th Century Birch Secrétaire á Abattant

Dutch 18th Century Birch Secrétaire á Abattant

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H 48.5 in W 42.88 in D 35.13 in

Dutch 18th Century Birch Secrétaire á Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

view the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique secrétaire á abattant. When the

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Desks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant

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H 54.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.13 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A dignified 19th century mahogany secre´taire a` abattant from France . This desk has an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Stone, Granite, Metal, Brass

SATURDAY SALE .LOUIS XVI  period "Secretaire a Abattant".
SATURDAY SALE .LOUIS XVI  period "Secretaire a Abattant".

SATURDAY SALE .LOUIS XVI period "Secretaire a Abattant".

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant LOUIS XVI secretaire a abattant from the North East of France ( Lorraine ). Original grey

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

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Marble, Bronze

Philadelphia Empire Secretaire à abattant of Temple Form
Philadelphia Empire Secretaire à abattant of Temple Form

Philadelphia Empire Secretaire à abattant of Temple Form

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Typical of the American Empire this desk follows a French-inspired, Neoclassical, conservative

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Antique 19th Century American Empire Desks

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Mahogany

Johnson Bros, Satinwood Marquetry & Bronze Secrétaire à Abattant, c1910
Johnson Bros, Satinwood Marquetry & Bronze Secrétaire à Abattant, c1910

Johnson Bros, Satinwood Marquetry & Bronze Secrétaire à Abattant, c1910

By Johnson Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

Intricately inlaid Johnson Bros. French Biedermeier style Secrétaire à Abattant (fall front desk

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili

Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili

By Colombo Mobili

Located in Shippensburg, PA

# 312SBP08Q A truly remarkable Biedermeier style secretaire a'abattant desk from the custom furniture maker

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire à Abattant
Antique French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire à Abattant

Antique French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire à Abattant

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful petite antique French Louis XVI style drop front secretary desk France, Circa Late

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk Cabinet with Drawers ca. 1830
French Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk Cabinet with Drawers ca. 1830

French Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk Cabinet with Drawers ca. 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

unmarked Item # 408LTW21P A very good Louis Philippe period secretaire à abattant (secretary desk) of

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary/Chest
19th Century Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary/Chest

19th Century Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary/Chest

Located in Water Mill, NY

19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire a abattant, birch desk/chest with three drawers and key

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

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Birch

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary, C.1840
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary, C.1840

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary, C.1840

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Louis Philippe ‘secretaire a abattant’ or fall-front desk, the simple geometric form in

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Antique 1840s French Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Secretaire a Abattant, Drop Front Desk, France, 1840
Secretaire a Abattant, Drop Front Desk, France, 1840

Secretaire a Abattant, Drop Front Desk, France, 1840

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H 58.67 in W 41.34 in D 17.33 in

Secretaire a Abattant, Drop Front Desk, France, 1840

Located in Belmont, MA

This secretaire a abattant or drop front desk is an absolute masterpiece. It dates back to around

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Walnut

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

Beautiful upright secrétaire from the French Empire period. The desk is made of oak with burr

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Bronze

1850s French Empire Secretaire a Abattant Brul Mahogany Secretary Desk
1850s French Empire Secretaire a Abattant Brul Mahogany Secretary Desk

1850s French Empire Secretaire a Abattant Brul Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1850s French Empire secretaire also known as a drop-front brul mahogany secretary desk. White

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Antique 1850s French Empire Secretaires

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Mahogany

French Directoire Secrétaire á Abattant
French Directoire Secrétaire á Abattant

French Directoire Secrétaire á Abattant

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H 54 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

French Directoire Secrétaire á Abattant

Located in Sheffield, MA

French antique secretary bureau is made of merisier (prune wood). It has a Provincial Directoire drop front, one top and two bottom drawers. Main drawers and desktop lock with same k...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili

Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili

By Colombo Mobili

Located in Shippensburg, PA

# 411OBP20A A truly remarkable Biedermeier style secretaire a'abattant desk from the custom furniture maker

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful mahogany desk with a white and gray marble top and brass gallery. The pulls and other

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. French Empire Flame Mahogany a Abattant/Desk with Gilt Bronze Mounts
19th C. French Empire Flame Mahogany a Abattant/Desk with Gilt Bronze Mounts

19th C. French Empire Flame Mahogany a Abattant/Desk with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th c. French Empire flame mahogany a abattant with gilt bronze mounts & noir marble top Drop

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Early Baker Furniture French Regency Secrétaire à Abattant, Newly Refinished
Early Baker Furniture French Regency Secrétaire à Abattant, Newly Refinished

Early Baker Furniture French Regency Secrétaire à Abattant, Newly Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Regency style secrétaire à abattant By Baker Furniture USA, Circa

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Vintage 1920s American Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Period Secrétaire 18th Century
Louis XVI Period Secrétaire 18th Century

Louis XVI Period Secrétaire 18th Century

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H 57.88 in W 37.41 in D 16.15 in

Louis XVI Period Secrétaire 18th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A late 18th century ‘secrétaire à abattant’, or drop-leaf desk, in fruit wood. This lovely piece of

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Flame Mahogany Secretary or Drop Leaf Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Flame Mahogany Secretary or Drop Leaf Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Flame Mahogany Secretary or Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Miami, FL

mahogany. This very good quality secretaire a abattant, secretary or drop leaf desk dates back to circa

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Secretaire
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Secretaire

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Secretaire

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H 54 in W 30.75 in D 16 in

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Secretaire

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, with the case made of

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Antique 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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19th Century Louis XVI Style Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Louis XVI Style Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Louis XVI Style Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Nashville, TN

This mid-19th century Louis XVI style secretaire a abattant features a fall front desk with leather

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

secretaire a abattant
secretaire a abattant

secretaire a abattant

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H 55.5 in W 39 in D 33 in

secretaire a abattant

Located in New Canaan, CT

drawer. The writing suface is inset with tooled leather. The depth measurement below is for the desk with

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Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Marble

A Louis Philippe style secrétaire à abattant
A Louis Philippe style secrétaire à abattant

A Louis Philippe style secrétaire à abattant

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Disguised as a semanier, this desk, beautifully veneered en exotic woods, opens to reveal a gold

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Wood

BIEDERMEIER WALNUT SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT 19TH C
BIEDERMEIER WALNUT SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT 19TH C

BIEDERMEIER WALNUT SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT 19TH C

Located in Louisville, KY

BIEDERMEIER WALNUT SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT, 19th Century; in three parts, the top part with a demi

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Antique 19th Century Desks

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Bronze

Classical Burled Walnut Secretaire a Abattant, Boston, circa 1820-1825
Classical Burled Walnut Secretaire a Abattant, Boston, circa 1820-1825

Classical Burled Walnut Secretaire a Abattant, Boston, circa 1820-1825

Located in Providence, RI

drawer is actually the curved soffit above the desk lid. The interior has a beautiful figured back panel

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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Desks

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Walnut

Antique Pine Armoire Wardrobe 19th Century Made in Denmark, circa 1880
Antique Pine Armoire Wardrobe 19th Century Made in Denmark, circa 1880

Antique Pine Armoire Wardrobe 19th Century Made in Denmark, circa 1880

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

“ 'Secrétaire à Abattant’ or drop leaf desk, disguising the fact it is in fact a wardrobe thus enabling it to be

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Antique 1880s Danish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Pine Armoire Wardrobe 19th Century Made in Denmark, circa 1880
Antique Pine Armoire Wardrobe 19th Century Made in Denmark, circa 1880

Antique Pine Armoire Wardrobe 19th Century Made in Denmark, circa 1880

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

“ 'Secrétaire à Abattant’ or drop leaf desk, disguising the fact it is in fact a wardrobe thus enabling it to be

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Antique 1880s Danish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

French Early 19th Century Napoleonic Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1820
French Early 19th Century Napoleonic Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1820

French Early 19th Century Napoleonic Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1820

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a very pretty French early 19th century Empire Napoleonic secretaire a abattant or fall

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Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Secretaires

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Leather, Wood

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H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.

Located in Forney, TX

A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, ci...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

$2,400

H 80.5 in W 46.5 in D 21 in

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...

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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Alpine Rustic Folk Art Cabinet,  France 19th Century
French Alpine Rustic Folk Art Cabinet,  France 19th Century

French Alpine Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France 19th Century

Located in Aartselaar, BE

This 19th-century French Alpine rustic folk art cabinet embodies the charm and authenticity of traditional mountain craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid oak wood, its surface bears ...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

$6,500

H 71 in W 44.75 in D 24.75 in

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet. The top cabinet ha...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Glass

Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet
Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet

Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet

$6,807

H 87 in W 63 in D 18 in

Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 18th Century Dutch bombe glazed display cabinet with mottled black paint finsih and old white interior. 1780 Please note, the top section can dismantle for delivery and inter...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Vitrines

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary

19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary

$6,249

H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary

Located in Berlin, DE

Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk

Located in Greven, DE

Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry Germany (Westphalia) Walnut etc. Classicism around 1795 Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 116 x 62 cm Description: Beautiful writing fur...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

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Secretaire A Abattant Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the secretaire a abattant desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every secretaire a abattant desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the secretaire a abattant desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right secretaire a abattant desk, those designed in Empire, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Johnson Brothers each produced at least one beautiful secretaire a abattant desk that is worth considering.

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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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