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French secretary desk in Louis Philippe style, made of mahogany wood from the 18
Located in Barletta, IT
centrale avec des tiroirs à l'intérieur et un plateau en cuir, le tout recouvert d'érable, ainsi que trois
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 57.49 in W 31.11 in D 16.15 in
Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century
By Honoré Dufin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful fine carved secretary desk.
The desk was made by the famous French cabinet maker Honoré
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Secretaire, Waxed Polished Mahogany Veneer, 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
of colours, and secretaries with a wide range of colours.
of ornamentation, desk secretaries, of
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
French 18th C. Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Secretaire by RVLC
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
A Louis XV/XVI transitional ormolu mounted tulipwood secretaire by RVLC
Rare and elegant secretary
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 44.88 in W 33.07 in D 16.14 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
furniture mounts that were touched up by Thomire, applied to the upper corners of a secretary desk by
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 40.5 in W 20 in D 12 in
19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
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Bronze, Ormolu
A Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dore Candelabra Att. to Thomire
Located in Sheffield, MA
secretary desk by Guillaume Beneman, delivered for the King's cabinet intérieure at Compiègne, 1787[13
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
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Louis XVI Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant Circa 1820, France
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Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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Located in Berlin, BE
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Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie
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Located in Pasadena, CA
were touched up by Thomire, applied to the upper corners of a secretary desk by Guillaume Beneman
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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By Jean Caumont
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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H 33.47 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
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By Ebeniste Straure , Paris
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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By Ebeniste Straure , Paris
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Located in Greven, DE
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Mainz
Cherry tree
Biedermeier around 1815
Dimensions: H x W
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H 49.22 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaire, Cherry, Walnut, circa 1790
Located in Greven, DE
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Bavaria
Cherry, walnut
Louis XVI circa 1790
Dimensions: H x W x D
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H 43.71 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
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Located in Berlin, DE
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H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in
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By Valentino Besarel
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H 46.38 in W 48.5 in D 32 in
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Located in Darwen, GB
is repeated to the rear, showing the outstanding quality of this des k. This desk could be used free
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Questions About Secretary Desk Des
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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 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.