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American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk
American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk

American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American (18/19th Century) block front mahogany secretary desk with a slant top drop front over 3

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19th Century American Country Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet

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19th Century British Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece

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Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1810

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1810 An exceptional and rare Empire

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1810s German Empire Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated

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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1850
Mahogany Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1850

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1850

Located in Chorzów, PL

Impressive secretary from the mid-19th century in Biedermeier style. Antique furniture with a more

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860
Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860

Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique English Regency secretary desk in two parts. Three exterior drawers and many inside

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19th Century English Regency Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1840
Antique Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1840

Antique Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary with Blind Door Upper, Drop Down Desk and

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Early 19th Century Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Secretary Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation

Located in Opole, PL

exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactured in Northern Europe

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1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Secretary Desk

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XVI secretary desk exemplifies the refined elegance and craftsmanship

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk
Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XVI secretary desk embodies the refined elegance and timeless

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Bronze

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

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

to be five graduated drawers, the upper two a faux composition disguising the "butler's desk" hidden

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18th Century English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840
Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840. Measures - 93"H x 43.25"W x 21.75"D

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19th Century American Empire Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

Located in Milford, NH

A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale

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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality

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1880s American Victorian Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished. Measure 45.75

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

Located in Water Mill, NY

Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.

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1790s American Federal Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

/secretary desk. The secretary is raised by most elegant slender cabriole legs with beautiful finely detailed

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19th Century French Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine tall inlaid dark mahogany English Carlton House two-piece secretary desk is an

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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy
19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy

19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century Chippendale style mahogany blockfront secretary desk. Item features solid mahogany

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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Secretary Desk
19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Secretary Desk

19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th Century Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Desk. Item features dovetail

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Early 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner
19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner Dimensions : 38" Tall

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1880s American Victorian Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.
Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Desk – or secretary – with cylinder, in mahogany. The body opens with two small handles decorated

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Late 18th Century French Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

freestanding secretary desk in the manner of André-Charles Boulle. The slender mahogany body centered with a

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe St. Crouch Mahogany Secretary
French 19th Century Louis Philippe St. Crouch Mahogany Secretary

French 19th Century Louis Philippe St. Crouch Mahogany Secretary

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive French mid-19th century Louis Philippe period flamed Mahogany and ormolu secretary

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Diminuative Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany & Inlay Secretary c1830
Diminuative Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany & Inlay Secretary c1830

Diminuative Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany & Inlay Secretary c1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Offering a diminuative antique Federal Hepplewhite secretary with mahogany construction, inlay

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Early 19th Century Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860
Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860

Located in Berlin, DE

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860 Solid mahogany lidded box that

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1860s English Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Sheraton Mahogany Plantation Secretary c. Mid 19th Century
Antique Sheraton Mahogany Plantation Secretary c. Mid 19th Century

Antique Sheraton Mahogany Plantation Secretary c. Mid 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

blends Southern charm with practical design. Crafted from richly figured mahogany, the desk features a

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Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century

Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Exceptional Secretary Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century This unique

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s

Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional

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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th C.  Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
19th C.  Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk

19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare mid 19th Century Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Wood Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk
Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite 19th-century mahogany slant-front secretary desk exemplifies the timeless elegance

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three

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1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English mahogany secretary with desk 19 century
English mahogany secretary with desk 19 century

English mahogany secretary with desk 19 century

Located in Charleston, SC

This is a refined example of an early 19th-century English mahogany secretary bookcase, likely

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800

Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Louis XVI secretary desk in mahogany with satinwood inlays. Offers a cylinder top that opens to

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Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Elegant Mahogany Empire Secretary Desk with Satinwood Intarsia
Elegant Mahogany Empire Secretary Desk with Satinwood Intarsia

Elegant Mahogany Empire Secretary Desk with Satinwood Intarsia

Located in Kastrup, DK

This small charming Empire secretary desk, crafted in Copenhagen around 1810, consists of three

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Bone, Leather, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

Antique Sheridan Flame Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk 19thC
Antique Sheridan Flame Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk 19thC

Antique Sheridan Flame Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Sheridan secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper having a shaped crest over case with

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19th Century Sheraton Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk

Located in Opole, PL

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk Step into timeless

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Early 20th Century European Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

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

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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Mahogany, 1820s Austria
Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Mahogany, 1820s Austria

Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Mahogany, 1820s Austria

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Empire secretary or writing desk, (Cylinder) Material: Mahogany. Completely restored, Shellac

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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Located in Louisville, KY

desk/chest is made of fine figured mahogany. The extended top drawer is a fall front secretary that

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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet
Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Beautiful Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk. Item features 2 part

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk
Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk

Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy. Item features solid mahogany wood

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19th Century Unknown Chippendale Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk
French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk

French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk. Item features 2

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Two Part Georgian Secretary Bookcase Desk in Mahogany
18th Century Two Part Georgian Secretary Bookcase Desk in Mahogany

18th Century Two Part Georgian Secretary Bookcase Desk in Mahogany

Located in Milford, NH

A nice example of a two part Georgian secretary bookcase desk, its upper case featuring a split

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase

By Macey Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mahogany secretary desk you’re looking for. Each antique mahogany secretary desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are many kinds of the antique mahogany secretary desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique mahogany secretary desk bearing Georgian, Empire or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. George Hepplewhite, Jean Joseph Chapuis and Daniel Pabst each produced at least one beautiful antique mahogany secretary desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk?

The average selling price for an antique mahogany secretary desk at 1stDibs is $4,896, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk
  • 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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