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Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

A fine example of Victorian Eastlake design, this two-piece secretary desk is crafted from rich walnut and burl wood.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk Unsigned C1880 Measures - 88 1/4" x 45 3/4" x 23 1/4" A striking example of Renaissance Revival design, this walnut and burl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

Category

20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Burl Wood Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch Top
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Burl Wood Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch Top

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Burl Wood Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch Top

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian, Chippendale, or Neoclassical style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture Italy, Circa 1980s Gorgeo...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

By John Stuart

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By John Stuart USA, circa 1960s Gorgeous burled walnut, with leather wr...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Style Cylinder Secretary Desk by Sormani
Napoleon III Style Cylinder Secretary Desk by Sormani

Napoleon III Style Cylinder Secretary Desk by Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Napoleon III style cylinder secretary desk by renowned designer Sormani, in burl Thuya wood with rosewood interior elements and extensive gilt bronze mounts throughout.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous banded burled walnut, with o...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880 Measures - 67 3/4" x 30" x 17 1/8" A fine example of Victorian Renaissance Revival furniture, this wa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Eastlake secretary offers paneled walnut construction with upper having shaped crest surmounting shelf and slant front opening to writing desk and storage compartments and...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Queen Anne Burled Walnut Secretary Desk by National Mt. Airy, Circa 1960s
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Secretary Desk by National Mt. Airy, Circa 1960s

Queen Anne Burled Walnut Secretary Desk by National Mt. Airy, Circa 1960s

By National Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Queen Anne, Georgian, or Chippendale style slant front secretary desk By National Mount Airy Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful burled walnut, with original brass...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Inlaid Mixed Wood Maggiolini Style Secretary Desk
Italian Marquetry Inlaid Mixed Wood Maggiolini Style Secretary Desk

Italian Marquetry Inlaid Mixed Wood Maggiolini Style Secretary Desk

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Fabulous Italian Inlaid Mixed Wood Maggiolini Style Secretary Desk Dimensions : 95" Tall X 44" Wide X 22" Deep This desk is a work of art! The secretary desk was made in Italy and ...

Category

1990s Italian Rococo Desks

Materials

Burl

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk
Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk

Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Rococo secretary desk / cabinet with an upper door that folds down to reveal a writing surface and 5 small interior drawers, over three drawers with serpentine fronts and orn...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut Inlaid Secretary
19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut Inlaid Secretary

19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut Inlaid Secretary

Located in New York, NY

19th century Queen Anne style walnut inlaid secretary with a slant front. The inside of the secretary has the original mercury mirrors and the drawers have handcut dove tails to the ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet

Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Italian baroque burl walnut secretary desk with a cartouche form mirrored panel beneath a deep scrolled pediment top and above two mirrored doors.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Burl & Carved Walnut Slant Front Marquetry Secretary Desk c1900
Burl & Carved Walnut Slant Front Marquetry Secretary Desk c1900

Burl & Carved Walnut Slant Front Marquetry Secretary Desk c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

This exquisite antique secretary desk, crafted circa 1900, showcases a sophisticated combination of burl walnut and carved walnut construction.

Category

Early 20th Century Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet
Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet

Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid Century Secretaire with bookcase, Circa 1940s. Features a rectangular frame made from walnut with burlwood front that opens via a drop front for use as a desk. Secretary desk i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple
1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple

1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th Century Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & burl Veneer, Threaded of Maple.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size

c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic Burl Wood.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Burl

19th Century Victorian Burl Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk Attr To Jelliff
19th Century Victorian Burl Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk Attr To Jelliff

19th Century Victorian Burl Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk Attr To Jelliff

By John Jelliff

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century Victorian Burl Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk Attr To Jelliff Dimensions : 103" Tall X 46" Wide X 22" Deep This stunning burled walnut secretary desk was made in th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Burl

Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers
Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers

Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers

By Berkey & Gay Furniture, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers MINT!

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Top-mounted secretary desk with slanted flap Baroque ca. 1760 walnut and burl
Top-mounted secretary desk with slanted flap Baroque ca. 1760 walnut and burl

Top-mounted secretary desk with slanted flap Baroque ca. 1760 walnut and burl

Located in Münster, DE

Top-mounted secretary desk with slanted flap Baroque, circa 1760, walnut and burl veneer, lower section with 2 hinged doors and a slanted flap, 2-door top section with arched pedime...

Category

Antique 1760s German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Nutwood, Burl

Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co. USA, Circa...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1940s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, USA
1940s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, USA

1940s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, USA

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Beautiful Grand Scale 1940's Traditional style Burl Wood Secretary/ Writing Desk. This secretary is in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920
Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920

Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920

By Paul Iribe

Located in Paris, IDF

Magnificent cabinet attributed to Paul Iribe, created in the 1920s, powerfully illustrating the artist’s singular vocabulary at the crossroads of the decorative arts, drawing, and il...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Bookcase & Desk C1890
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Bookcase & Desk C1890

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Bookcase & Desk C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary, Double Glass Door Bookcase & Desk with Drawer Tower & Cabinet, Adjustable Shelving in Bookcase, C1890 Measures - 89"H x 45...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Burl Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Burl Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Burl Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A substantial early 18th C. Dutch two-part secretary in burl walnut with a beautifully mellowed patina. The upper section has a double-domed broken pediment with a central urn finial...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut

Secretary Desk 700s Lombard by "Bottega Milanese Dei Valentini", walnut & burl
Secretary Desk 700s Lombard by "Bottega Milanese Dei Valentini", walnut & burl

Secretary Desk 700s Lombard by "Bottega Milanese Dei Valentini", walnut & burl

By Bottega Milanese dei Valentni

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Important precious desk bureau production of on 19th century by "Bottega Milanese dei Valentini", restored and polished to wax. The piece of furniture is made of solid walnut and b...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

George III 19th C Style Burl Walnut Double Bonnet Secretary Desk Cabinet
George III 19th C Style Burl Walnut Double Bonnet Secretary Desk Cabinet

George III 19th C Style Burl Walnut Double Bonnet Secretary Desk Cabinet

By John Widdicomb

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

An incredible stately burl walnut George III 19th Century style secretary by Burton Chiang. The doors open to this grand piece to reveal a slew of secret cubby pigeon holes, secret d...

Category

Late 20th Century American George III Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk

Located in Encinitas, CA

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk. Trim three-drawer bureau chest featuring secretary drop lid with lock and key revealing small drawers...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza
Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza

Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage solid wood Italian credenza with linen lined drawers and cabinets. A stunning Italian design of solid wood makes this unique credenza a rare find. Cabinets open to expose p...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Credenzas

Materials

Burl

Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous mahogany and burl wood...

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker
Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker

Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

Chippendale style mahogany secretary desk by Milling Street Baker 10 drawers with brass pulls. Desk has ample storage space, featuring 10 drawers. Middle section opens to wor...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Burl

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk
18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine 18th Century George II Period walnut bureau bookcase, in two parts. The upper section had two doors with original beveled glass panes and opens to one fixed shelf and two adju...

Category

Antique 18th Century British George II 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 Walnut Secretary Desk and Bookcase, circa 1710 A fine 18th century English Queen Ann...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd half of the 19th century.

Category

Antique 1860s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombé Secretary Desk With Bookshelf

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your home decor with the exquisite Italian Olive Burl Wood Secretary Desk. Featuring elegant cabriole legs and a distinct bombé shape, this vintage piece combines functionali...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Wooton Secretary Desk C1880
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Wooton Secretary Desk C1880

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Wooton Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Wooton Secretary Desk C1880 Measures - 61"H x 58.5"W x 61"D

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Barrell Roll Secretary Desk C1880
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Barrell Roll Secretary Desk C1880

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Barrell Roll Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Eastlake secretary offers walnut and burl construction with upper having double glass door bookcase over barrel roll desk with lower long drawers, incised decoration throu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French 19th Century Burl Mahogany Secretary
French 19th Century Burl Mahogany Secretary

French 19th Century Burl Mahogany Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is a beautiful, French 19th century burl mahogany secretary. There is a cornice over the top of the piece, with a pair of glass doors underneath. It has two adjustable shelves f...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique roll top secretary offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper bookcase with double glass doors opening to shelved interior and surmounting cylinder desk having ce...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Regency Style Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Burl Two Part Secretary Desk
Regency Style Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Burl Two Part Secretary Desk

Regency Style Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Burl Two Part Secretary Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Plainview, NY

This stunning Regency style Maitland Smith flame mahogany secretary desk has two parts. The upper part is a two sectional glass door cabinet with one glass shelf and two adjustable i...

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl And Brass Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1970s
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl And Brass Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1970s

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl And Brass Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1970s

By Mastercraft, William Doezema

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency secretary desk cabinet with lighted glass front bookcase By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Secretary Desk 1860
Fine Antique Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Secretary Desk 1860

Fine Antique Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Secretary Desk 1860

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine antique burl & figured walnut marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made from the finest highly figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a ...

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Secretary Desk with Carved Ivy, c1890
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Secretary Desk with Carved Ivy, c1890

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Secretary Desk with Carved Ivy, c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Eastlake secretary offers walnut and burl construction with upper bookcase having carved crest with ivy decorated crest over double door case with adjustable shelf interio...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Glass

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk & Bookcase, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk & Bookcase, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk & Bookcase, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique secretary offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper bookcase having broken arch crest over double glass door case seated on desk with cylinder opening to writ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut, Glass

English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

George III antique Burl walnut secretary 2 piece desk. Drop down door containing fitted interior and leather top.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Leather

Maitland Smith Olive Burlwood Regency Secretary Desk, Made in Italy
Maitland Smith Olive Burlwood Regency Secretary Desk, Made in Italy

Maitland Smith Olive Burlwood Regency Secretary Desk, Made in Italy

By Maitland Smith

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

From Maitland Smith comes this fantastic Hollywood Regency desk made from a patch olive burlwood, made in Italy. This Hollywood Regency style writing desk is detailed with cabriolet ...

Category

Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top ...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

Exceptional George I, Burr Elm Fall Front Bureau, Secretaire Burl Secretary
Exceptional George I, Burr Elm Fall Front Bureau, Secretaire Burl Secretary

Exceptional George I, Burr Elm Fall Front Bureau, Secretaire Burl Secretary

Located in London, by appointment only

An exceptionally fine early 18th century burr elm veneered fall front bureau, the fall opening to a fitted interior of cupboards, drawers and pigeon holes with two hidden drawers beh...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George I Desks

Materials

Burl

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

BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century Item # 312SBP08Q A truly remarkable Biedermeier style secretaire a'abattant desk from ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Brass

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Secretary Desk Burl For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the secretary desk burl you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A secretary desk burl — often made from wood, burl and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a secretary desk burl — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right secretary desk burl, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. A well-made secretary desk burl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, A. Gargiulo and Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much is a Secretary Desk Burl?

Prices for a secretary desk burl start at $1,250 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $3,562.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Secretary Desk Burl
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An 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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