Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
1880s American Victorian Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Elm, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Sheraton Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
1790s American Federal Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Birch, Mahogany
19th Century French Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British George III Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
Late 18th Century North American Georgian Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Metal
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany, Glass
1780s English Georgian Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
Late 18th Century French Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass, Bronze
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Ormolu
19th Century French Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
Early 1900s Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany, Oak
Mid-19th Century English George III Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
1790s American Hepplewhite Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
Early 20th Century Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
19th Century Russian Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XV Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Bronze
19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
19th Century French Empire Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Wood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Ormolu
1790s George II Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
1790s Dutch Baroque Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
19th Century British Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
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Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Wood
1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Ormolu
Late 18th Century French Charles X Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, Pine
Late 18th Century French Charles X Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
1880s Swedish Biedermeier Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Danish Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Sheraton Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Danish Empire Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Metal
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Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany, Satinwood
1860s Swedish Biedermeier Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Mahogany, Baize
1830s English Regency Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Rosewood
1790s English Chippendale Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Granite
19th Century Edwardian Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Leather, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Secretary Desk Antique Mahogany
Mahogany
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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