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English Chinese Chippendale Style Lattice Design Secretary
English Chinese Chippendale Style Lattice Design Secretary

English Chinese Chippendale Style Lattice Design Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

English Chinese Chippendale style (19th century) carved mahogany lattice design secretary with gilt eagle pediment.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand
Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand

Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Provenance: Sotheby's NY. The secretary with a drop front in the form of three drawers but opening to drawers and cubby holes. With a black tooled writing surface. The stand with two...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif
Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif

Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Hollywood Regency secretary desk secretaire bookcase with hand-painted Chinese motif featuring a breakfront cabinet with a small secretary desk in the middle and three drawers along ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase
Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase

Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

A ca. 1810 English two part mahogany secretary, the top section with a carved swan's neck pediment, a large mirrored single center door with carvings from the solid of acanthus leave...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire/ secretary/ bookcase/ china cabinet. Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality.

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Antique 1740s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase
Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase

Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase

Located in Pomona, CA

An Italian Secretary Bookcase / China Cabinet. Drawer fronts and drop front banded with burl walnut center panels.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Vintage Carved Asian Drop Front 5 Drawer Secretary
Vintage Carved Asian Drop Front 5 Drawer Secretary

Vintage Carved Asian Drop Front 5 Drawer Secretary

Located in Pasadena, TX

This secretary is made of a dense rosewood. It's splendidly carved all over. It has 5 pull out drawers. and a drop front. The drop front opens up to create a secretary for an at hom...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or William & Mary style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture Circa Late 20th Century Carved walnut and burl wood, with origin...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Oak Modular Wall Unit, Mid Century Bookcase Display Cabinet
Danish Modern Oak Modular Wall Unit, Mid Century Bookcase Display Cabinet

Danish Modern Oak Modular Wall Unit, Mid Century Bookcase Display Cabinet

By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This versatile cabinet system is perfect for home or office; as a display cabinet, china cabinet, secretary bookcase, bar cabinet, etc.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

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red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted
red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

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H 110 in W 95 in D 47 in

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR

elegant donkey desk in red lacquered wood, in the style of China according to Martin varnish, the facades are decorated with scenes of characters in landscapes, it opens on the front...

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Triple Side by Side Mirrored Oak Secretary China Cabinet C1920
Antique Victorian Triple Side by Side Mirrored Oak Secretary China Cabinet C1920

Antique Victorian Triple Side by Side Mirrored Oak Secretary China Cabinet C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Triple Side by Side Mirrored Oak Secretary China Cabinet with Scroll and Foli...

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront
1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is such a lovely breakfront. It was manufactured in New York. Note the broken arch pediment! The front has the drop down revealing a leather surface to give it the functionali...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Georgian Mahogany Secretary Buffet China Cabinet Shell Inlay
Georgian Mahogany Secretary Buffet China Cabinet Shell Inlay

Georgian Mahogany Secretary Buffet China Cabinet Shell Inlay

Located in West Hartford, CT

Antique 19th century Georgian break-front style mahogany china cabinet having inlay and beautiful shell inlay decoration. Lower section displays three central drawers, flanked by tw...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Georgian Buffets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary

Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary

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H 39 in W 23.5 in D 14 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings. Made in 2 parts. Has a highly decorated interior. Standing on Rococo shaped legs. Depth with desk open: 21...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary

By Union National

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and sought after two piece chinoiserie black lacquered breakfront by Union National, NY circa 1950's. Come with top and bottom and is electrified. Features handpainted red in...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet

Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent emerald green lacquer Chinoiserie secretary two part desk features a pagoda top and hand painted gold figural scenes on an Asian landscape. Top section has two doors that...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Exquisite Georgian mahogany inlay breakfront with bubble glass and built-in secretary desk option with leather top. Comes in two pieces for ease of movement.

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior f...

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior f...

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet

By Union National

Located in Dayton, OH

"The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after flying in the magazines Lear jet to inspect the factory and the breakfront, the publish...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk
Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk

Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk

By Saginaw

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Saginaw Furniture flame mahogany breakfront china cabinet featuring Neoclassical styling with fretwork bubble glass doors, lower cabinet and drawers, and a drop front butlers...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet

Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet

By Colonial Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

"Colonial Manufacturing Company treasure house breakfront, circa mid-20th century. Made from pine featuring drop front leather butler writing surface with multiple cubbies and drawer...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s
China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s

China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts elegance and functionality this gorgeous Danish Modern display cabinet is as versatile as it is beautiful. Featuring a drop-down secretary desk top with functioning lock ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary
A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary

A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese export black lacquer two-part secretary with fold out writing surface having inset toile leather top supported by square and tapered legs terminating in sabots with round b...

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Antique 19th Century Secretaires

George III English Secretary Painted in Chinese Style
George III English Secretary Painted in Chinese Style

George III English Secretary Painted in Chinese Style

Located in Round Top, TX

George III English Secretary Painted in Chinese Style. The English were fascinated with Chinese style and culture, so it was fashionable to paint furniture (and decorate interiors) i...

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Mid-Century English Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Pine Secretary Desk
Mid-Century English Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Pine Secretary Desk

Mid-Century English Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Pine Secretary Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century Chinese Chippendale style carved pine secretary. It is purported to be English, and it has glass shelves. The drawers do have dovetail construction, and it is t...

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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

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Pine

Early Georgian Style Chinoiserie Cabinet / Secretary Desk W/ Carved Pagoda Base
Early Georgian Style Chinoiserie Cabinet / Secretary Desk W/ Carved Pagoda Base

Early Georgian Style Chinoiserie Cabinet / Secretary Desk W/ Carved Pagoda Base

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an early 20th century Georgian style chinoiserie secretary cabinet on a heavily carved shell and pagoda form base. It is two pieces. The cabinet has a fitted interior giving ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Secretaires

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Brass

Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Secretary by Biggs Furniture
Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Secretary by Biggs Furniture

Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Secretary by Biggs Furniture

By Biggs Furniture

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a classic piece! It is a Chinese Chippendale style mahogany secretary by Biggs Furniture. It is very good condition with ball and claw feet and brass hardware.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage American China Cabinet w/Hidden Sectetary Drawer
Vintage American China Cabinet w/Hidden Sectetary Drawer

Vintage American China Cabinet w/Hidden Sectetary Drawer

Located in Highwood, IL

Spectacular high quality Louis XV style breakfront secretary bookcase or china cabinet with extraordinary details.

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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer
Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer

Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. Louis XV style . Black lacquered with Asian decor . Gilt bronze . Curved on each side . Circa 1950

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks

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Ormolu

19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary
19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary

19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c English finely decorated black lacquered slant front secretary

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Antique Late 19th Century European Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

19th Century English Black Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
19th Century English Black Lacquered Slant Front Secretary

19th Century English Black Lacquered Slant Front Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c English black lacquered slant front secretary.

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

Located in West Hartford, CT

Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular painted scenery of Chinese landscape including birds and flowers. Comes with separ...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mahogany Block Front Georgian Style Goffard Townsend Secretary Desk
Mahogany Block Front Georgian Style Goffard Townsend Secretary Desk

Mahogany Block Front Georgian Style Goffard Townsend Secretary Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

A mahogany block front Goddard Townsend secretary . This fine custom quality block front secretary desk done in the Georgian taste has a lower writing desk surface supported by three...

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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Fine early 1800s Era English Georgian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Fine early 1800s Era English Georgian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Secretary Desk

Fine early 1800s Era English Georgian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a rare and unique form of Chinese Chippendale two piece secretary desk. The desk was made during the 1800-1820s era and would have been taken to China to hav it hand-painted ...

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Antique 1820s English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

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Mahogany

American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk,  Attributed to R. J. Horner
American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk,  Attributed to R. J. Horner

American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner

Located in Downingtown, PA

American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner & Company, New York City, Circa 1885 An exotic Bird's eye maple and satinwood desk in a Chinese Chipp...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Desks

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Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood

19th Century Two-Part Camphor Wood Campaign Chest and Secretary Desk
19th Century Two-Part Camphor Wood Campaign Chest and Secretary Desk

19th Century Two-Part Camphor Wood Campaign Chest and Secretary Desk

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional Campaign chest of drawers was crafted by a Hong Kong-based cabinet maker in the 19th century. The woodwork is impeccable with the chest constructed in two parts: a l...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Beacon Hill
Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Beacon Hill

Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Beacon Hill

By Beacon Hill

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with secretary desk By Beacon Hill USA, Mid-20th Century Flame mahogany, with mullioned glass f...

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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in Dayton, OH

During the 1930s the company manufactured mostly tables, as well as some desks and secretaries, corner china cabinets, bookcases, chests of drawers, highboys and lowboys, dining room...

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Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment
Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment

Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

This mahogany & walnut breakfront secretary China cabinet or bookcase by Baker Furniture has everything you’ve been looking for.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

This versatile cabinet can be used as a bookcase and secretary, china cabinet, bar cabinet, storage or display cabinet, etc.

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Vintage 1980s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Vitrine, Cabinet or Secretary Desk
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Vitrine, Cabinet or Secretary Desk

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Vitrine, Cabinet or Secretary Desk

Located in Plainview, NY

The two-piece Chinese Chippendale style Vitrine, cabinet or secretary desk shows fine and quality carving design.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk
Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk

Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent flame mahogany two part breakfront or bookcase. Top part has four glazed doors that open to three shelves with grooves to display china. Bottom part has drop down butler'...

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Vintage 1940s American George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Secretary Desk/China Cabinet, circa 1890
Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Secretary Desk/China Cabinet, circa 1890

Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Secretary Desk/China Cabinet, circa 1890

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival mahogany secretary desk/China cabinet/hutch, circa 1890. The cabinet having a carved crown with a shell molding, below is a shield-shaped bevele...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie
Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie

Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie

By Karges Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

High quality vintage black oriental bubble glass breakfront with drop front leather top desk by Karges. This stately two part cabinet features bubble glass, hand-painted oriental sce...

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Carved Fretwork Bookcase Secretary Desk
Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Carved Fretwork Bookcase Secretary Desk

Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Carved Fretwork Bookcase Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique mahogany Chinese Chippendale carved fretwork bookcase secretary desk. Item features pierce carved fretwork broken arch pediment, fitted interior, bow front, spiral carved fin...

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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk

English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Chinese Chippendale style tall bamboo secretary from the 19th century, with slanted lift-top writing table, doors and drawers. Created in England during the 19th century, ...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

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Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk
Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk

Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Hand Crafted English Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Secretary. This handsome and special Secretary has two top facing doors and a Middle "cubby Hole" opening for Books, small d...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

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Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Maple

Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk

Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese Chippendale style tall faux-bamboo secretary from the early 20th century with slanted lift-top writing table, doors and drawers. Born during the second decade of the 20th c...

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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase composed of 2 pieces, each with black lacquered wood frames with an all-over intentional ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and matching serpentine base. A simply stunning overstated piece having multiple compartment...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Pennsylvania House Secretary Desk / Bookcase in the Chippendale Style
Pennsylvania House Secretary Desk / Bookcase in the Chippendale Style

Pennsylvania House Secretary Desk / Bookcase in the Chippendale Style

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Stamford, CT

Pennsylvania House secretary desk / bookcase. This fine mahogany block front two-piece Chippendale style secretary bookcase cabinet has a lighted all mirrored with polished edges int...

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk
White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk

White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Regency style secretary desk / china cabinet. Top has four doors, two glass shelves, eight wood shelves, and a pull out desk.

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Early 20th Century Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What makes this secretaire so unusual is the raised birds and floral designs throughout and ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary

Located in Miami, FL

First quarter 19th century, the scrolled pediment above a pair of doors decorated with oriental landscapes and figures. The interrior containing a series of drawers centered by a mi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary
Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary

Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary

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H 57.5 in W 25.25 in D 24 in

Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary

Located in San Francisco, CA

This piece was made in China for export. Richly decorated in gold on a black lacquered ground with dragons and figures in pavilions. Condition is very good considering this pieces ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Chinese Chinoisiere Secretary with Fitted Interior
Chinese Chinoisiere Secretary with Fitted Interior

Chinese Chinoisiere Secretary with Fitted Interior

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Chinoiserie Secretary with Fitted Interior, black lacquer with Chinese red interior & crown details, highlighted in burnished gold, original restored condition

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood

An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary
An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary

An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary Decorated with Chinese Scenes in Gold. Made for the English Market. Interior Fitted with Numerous Doors and Drawers. Top Drawer of Desk is Fals...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare Chinese export lacquered secretary cabinet. A very rare piece in exceptionally nice condition.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

Superb Padauk (Padook) Wood Secretary
Superb Padauk (Padook) Wood Secretary

Superb Padauk (Padook) Wood Secretary

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H 85.5 in W 40 in D 23.25 in

Superb Padauk (Padook) Wood Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

made of all padauk wood, including drawers, stained to resemble mahogany. made in 2 sections the double glazed doors above with 3 adjustable shelves. below, the slant front rests...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Petite Secretary
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Petite Secretary

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Petite Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 20th century Chinoiserie petite secretary of ebonized wood with gold detail featuring birds and botanical elements.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinosierie Secretary Desk
Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinosierie Secretary Desk

Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinosierie Secretary Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Raleigh, NC

Dramatic Maitland Smith Queen Anne style secretary desk with plenty of work space, organizing compartments and storage. Featuring a deep Black lacquered finish decorated with chinois...

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Early 2000s American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet

UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet

By Union National

Located in Charlotte, NC

A breakfront china cabinet, with secretary desk, in the Asian Chinoiserie style, by Union-National.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940s Chinese Red Painted Secretary with Gilded Accents and Slant-Front Desk
1940s Chinese Red Painted Secretary with Gilded Accents and Slant-Front Desk

1940s Chinese Red Painted Secretary with Gilded Accents and Slant-Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Chinese tall secretary from the 1940s with red painted body and gilded decorative accents.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Mid 18th C English Mahogany Chippendale Secretary
Mid 18th C English Mahogany Chippendale Secretary

Mid 18th C English Mahogany Chippendale Secretary

Located in Charleston, SC

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Secretary China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic secretary China cabinet available at 1stDibs. A secretary China cabinet — often made from wood, glass and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer secretary China cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A secretary China cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. George Hepplewhite, Karges Furniture and Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful secretary China cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Secretary China Cabinet?

A secretary China cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,188, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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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. 

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