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Secretary Bookcase 18th Century

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century
Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

$6,380

H 91.34 in W 39.77 in D 16.54 in

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb English mahogany bookcase from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 with a secretary Very

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Located in Richmond, VA

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase. This incredible secretary has

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

$16,399Sale Price|20% Off

H 83.86 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

By Giles Grendey

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality 18th century English George II walnut secretary bookcase in the manner

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A magnificent English 18th century Chippendale secretary bookcase of exceptional detail. The

Category

Antique 1760s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Dutch neoclassical apothecary cabinet ~ secretary was obviously a product of sublimely

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795
Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795

Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & rare antique George III Sheraton inlaid mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1795. A

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

$3,499

H 84 in W 43.5 in D 22 in

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

Located in Solebury, PA

A distinguished 18th-century George III mahogany astragal glazed bureau bookcase, also referred to

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase

Located in Troy, NY

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase with beautiful, thick walnut radica

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Solebury, PA

An exquisite 18th-century Georgian mahogany secretary bookcase, meticulously painted in the style

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase, possibly Continental. Cartouche double

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Antique George III Secretary with Bookcase c. Late 18th Century
Antique George III Secretary with Bookcase c. Late 18th Century

Antique George III Secretary with Bookcase c. Late 18th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

This late 18th century George III secretary with bookcase is a handsome and versatile piece of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase
Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase

Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Figured wood veneer, the top with a carved cornice over double doors. They open to two shelves over drawers and cubby holes. A middle frieze with three drawers (lacking a key) over t...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Secretary Desk & Bookcase
Antique Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Secretary Desk & Bookcase

Antique Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Secretary Desk & Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 18th Century George III Period Secretary Desk & Bookcase. Made from mahogany with a hooded

Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Located in Miami, FL

Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase English Queen Anne Period Burl

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, this exceptional “secrétaire à abattant” with upper display cabinet is built in two sections. The upper portion features a graceful arched bon...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid

Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid

By Bassano's Ebanisteria

Located in Vigonza, Padua

durability of the furniture. It is a classic chest of drawers with upper bookcase which will certainly

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

$75,000

H 97.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

Russian (18th Century) mahogany secretary bookcase with brass gallery pediment and trim with 2

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Russian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

$4,950

H 79.14 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

$8,950

H 90 in W 49.13 in D 24.13 in

George III Double Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English double secretary bookcase of mahogany from the late Georgian era, c.1780, featuring

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Metal

English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820

English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

a kind mahogany secretary-desk-bookcase with satinwood marquetry detail of seashell motif. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase
English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase

English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

paw feet to the front and bracket feet to the back, late 18th / early 19th century NOTE: very similar

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary
Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary

Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary

Located in Bradenton, FL

The best English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

$23,500

H 82.75 in W 39.75 in D 22.5 in

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled

Category

Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase
German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase

German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

German Biedermeier (18th Century) olivewood secretary / bookcase in shaped rectangular with the top

Category

Antique 18th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th century George III period mahogany breakfront bookcase with a secretaire or secretary drawer

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Secretary or Bureau Bookcase, England, circa 1730
18th Century Secretary or Bureau Bookcase, England, circa 1730

18th Century Secretary or Bureau Bookcase, England, circa 1730

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine early George I bureau bookcase in nicely figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above

Category

Antique 1730s Great Britain (UK) George I Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 87.5 in W 42.5 in D 19.25 in

George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century mahogany secretary bookcase with a secretary drawer and three additional drawers on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass, Leather

18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase

18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 102 in W 48 in D 23 in

18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase

Located in Natchez, MS

Exceptional 18th century lacquered secretary bookcase with mirrored doors. The lacquer features

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 102 in W 48.75 in D 24.5 in

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

Located in Cleveland, OH

Mahogany and satinwood inlaid 13 lite secretary bookcase with reticulated broken arch pediment over

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase
18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 88 in W 43 in D 20 in

18th c. English Secretary Bookcase

Located in Savannah, GA

Exceptional late 18th century mahogany bookcase with mortise and tenon construction and satinwood

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

English Secretary Bookcase
English Secretary Bookcase

English Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 89 in W 41 in D 22 in

English Secretary Bookcase

Located in Athens, GA

English secretary bookcase in mahogany, 18th century, made in 3 parts, original shaped feet, period

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Secretary Bookcase
Antique Secretary Bookcase

Antique Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 74 in W 60.25 in D 24 in

Antique Secretary Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique secretaire or secretary bookcase, this is an especially fine piece of furniture made from

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase
Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase

Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Good early 18th century George I period walnut double dome bureau bookcase. This is a proper early

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George I Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705
The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705

The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Important Queen Anne Burl Walnut Bureau Bookcase, in three sections. The upper section

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century

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H 87.75 in W 43.25 in D 21 in

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

English mahogany secretary bookcase, 18th century.  

Category

Antique 18th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century
Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century

Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century

Located in Westwood, NJ

Rare Continental burlwood inlaid and crossbanded secretary bookcase with mirrored doors on bun feet

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases

18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century
18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century

18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Bridgeport, CT

In red paint with overall gilt decoration in relief on three sides. With a tall broken crest with small inset mirror, over double doors with mirrors in two parts opening to shelves, ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Gustavian Secretary/Bookcase
18th Century Gustavian Secretary/Bookcase

18th Century Gustavian Secretary/Bookcase

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful painted and gilded secretary/bookcase from Sweden, circa 1770.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

18th Century American Maple Secretary Bookcase
18th Century American Maple Secretary Bookcase

18th Century American Maple Secretary Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American (New England) tiger maple secretary bookcase, the paneled cupboard doors concealing

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest
Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest on Chest with Fitted

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase of Small Proportions
18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase of Small Proportions

18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase of Small Proportions

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase with associated top. The top of the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk

18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine 18th century Georgian period mahogany breakfront bookcase with secretary desk. The piece

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase
English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase

English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Of classical proportions and with the warm glow of the flamed mahogany this secretary bookcase

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

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H 83 in W 30.25 in D 21.25 in

Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany

Located in Dallas, TX

An 18th century George III period mahogany secretary bookcase, with glass paned doors above which

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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H 95 in W 43 in D 21.5 in

George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good quality George III mahogany secretary bookcase, the swan neck pediment with floral terminals

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

PERIOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE
PERIOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE

PERIOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful Georgian Secretary Bookcase with Beautifully Reticulated Pediment

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

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H 82 in W 23 in D 39 in

Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality George II period secretary bookcase, the upper stage with beveled mirrored doors

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Oak

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary richly carved with reeded details. The desk surface

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library and original brass

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

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H 87.8 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Batley, GB

A Georgian mahogany beurau bookcase with 4 long drawers raised on bracket feet. The desk fitted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary
George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary

George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary

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H 102 in W 42.25 in D 21 in

George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

Georgian mahogany slant front glazed bookcase or secretary. The detachable broken pediment carved

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

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H 83 in W 40.25 in D 20.75 in

George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany and inlaid bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A George III Mahogany Satinwood & Rosewood Secretary/ Bookcase
A George III Mahogany Satinwood & Rosewood Secretary/ Bookcase

A George III Mahogany Satinwood & Rosewood Secretary/ Bookcase

Located in Sheffield, MA

adjustable shelves, above a projecting center section fitted a pullout secretary,flanked by two doors with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts
American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts

American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The crown is self-contained and lifts off of the bookcase, this crafted with open dovetails at the

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790

English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A superbly crafted and designed piece, this fine secretary desk is a rare survivor with nearly

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase with Burl Panels & Bone Turning

Category

Antique 18th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century Georgian Walnut Secretary Bookcase
18th Century Georgian Walnut Secretary Bookcase

18th Century Georgian Walnut Secretary Bookcase

Located in Richmond, VA

18th century Georgian walnut secretary bookcase. Blind paneled doors, bracket feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

George III Mahogany Secretary Desk
George III Mahogany Secretary Desk

George III Mahogany Secretary Desk

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H 85 in W 40 in D 19.5 in

George III Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

George III (Hepplewhite) mahogany and oval inlaid butler's secretary desk in two parts on French

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary
George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary

George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary

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H 81.75 in W 37 in D 22 in

George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary

Located in Essex, MA

shelves , the base with secretary desk with fitted interior over four drawers, bracket feet. Brass bail

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Painted Swedish Secretary, Bookcase
18th Century Painted Swedish Secretary, Bookcase

18th Century Painted Swedish Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century painted Swedish secretary, bookcase features a charming distressed painted finish with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland
Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland

Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Northwest German Baroque Secretary Bookcase from the 18th Century
Northwest German Baroque Secretary Bookcase from the 18th Century

Northwest German Baroque Secretary Bookcase from the 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Splendid north-west-German baroque Secretary Bookcase from the 18th Century Display case with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Secretaires

Materials

Oak

English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste
English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste

English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste

Located in Dallas, TX

An English George III polychrome decorated secretary executed in the Chinoiserie taste, late 18th

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Georgian Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Georgian Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Georgian Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Period George III mahogany secretary bookcase. Chippendale style. Original Glass. Broken arch

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century, English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Late 18th Century, English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Late 18th Century, English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large George III period mahogany secretary bookcase with ogee bracket feet, pilaster corners and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Front Bookcase Secretary, 18th Century
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Front Bookcase Secretary, 18th Century

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Front Bookcase Secretary, 18th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An English Chippendale secretary offers mahogany construction with mirrored upper bookcase cabinet

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century George II Yew Wood Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George II Yew Wood Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George II Yew Wood Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Period early 18th century George II Yew Secretary bookcase. Original Mirrors and interior

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Yew

18th Century Dutch Tambour Stripped Oak Secretary, Bookcase
18th Century Dutch Tambour Stripped Oak Secretary, Bookcase

18th Century Dutch Tambour Stripped Oak Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Dutch Tambour stripped oak secretary, bookcase was handcrafted from solid old-growth

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

American Empire Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase, Late 18th Century
American Empire Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase, Late 18th Century

American Empire Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase, Late 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

American Empire Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase, Late 18th Century. Five shelves on

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chinoiserie Italian Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase
18th Century Chinoiserie Italian Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase

18th Century Chinoiserie Italian Two-Piece Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in Manhasset, NY

18th century chinoiserie Italian two piece secretary desk / bookcase. This spectacular one of a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A rustic Swedish Gustavian 18th Century secretary in a grey white milk paint applied over multiple

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration
18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration

18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century English secretary bookcase with later Chinoiserie decoration in gilt and polychrome

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Charming Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Charming Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Charming Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A charming secretary bookcase of rather small proportions. The upper part with two doors opening up

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An 18th Century Belgian Regence Style Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase
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An 18th Century Belgian Regence Style Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase

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A Very Tall and Exceptional 18th Century Belgian Regence Style Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase from

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Superb 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Probably by Gillows
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Located in Richmond, VA

Superb 18th century Georgian mahogany secretary bookcase, probably by Gillows. The piece is topped

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Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Fall Front
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Fall Front

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Fall Front

Located in Dallas, TX

late 18th century English mahogany desk and bookcase with fall front, broken pediment top with

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Mahogany

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK AND BOOKCASE England, circa last quarter of the 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Secretary Bookcase 18th Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic secretary bookcase 18th century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every secretary bookcase 18th century was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect secretary bookcase 18th century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A secretary bookcase 18th century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Secretary Bookcase 18th Century?

Prices for a secretary bookcase 18th century start at $1,800 and top out at $155,000 with the average selling for $12,950.

Finding the Right Secretaires for You

Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.

Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.

Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.

While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.

At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.

When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.

“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”

No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.

Questions About Secretary Bookcase 18th Century
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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