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19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful little Secretaire from the time of the late Biedermeier, circa 1840. The Secretaire is
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Pine, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Small Secretaire

H 61.42 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
seven smaller drawers rising like stairs. On the back wall we see two inventory stamps made of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760
Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760

Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760

H 42.92 in W 36.62 in D 23.63 in
Baroque Walnut Secretaire, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
inlay on the front. Behind the writing flap there are four more small drawers. The secretaire has been
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Walnut Secretaire, 18th Century
Baroque Walnut Secretaire, 18th Century

Baroque Walnut Secretaire, 18th Century

H 47.64 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
Circa 1810 Empire Period Secretaire à Abatant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
secretaire door. Small veneer patch to frieze drawer. Well fitted interior, columns flank open storage area
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1810 Empire Period Secretaire à Abatant
Circa 1810 Empire Period Secretaire à Abatant

Circa 1810 Empire Period Secretaire à Abatant

H 55.75 in W 38.25 in D 16.38 in
Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
private residences, it is impossible to confirm if it is by him. Nevertheless, a gorgeous small secretaire
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s
Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s

Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s

H 45.67 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in
Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
of the secretaire features many small drawers surrounding a central compartment with curved double
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Greek Revival Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith
Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith

Tesselated Black Marble Stone and Brass Inlay Secretaire by Maitland-Smith

H 86.62 in W 48.04 in D 29.14 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaire with Oyster Veneer, circa 1785
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Greven, DE
ink and grit jars within the small drawers. Secrétaires à abattant were first introduced in France in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood, Olive

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaire with Oyster Veneer, circa 1785
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaire with Oyster Veneer, circa 1785

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaire with Oyster Veneer, circa 1785

H 64.97 in W 37.41 in D 15.36 in
Small Art Deco writing desk – France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Small Art Deco writing desk with walnut and burr walnut veneer, three drawers and a flap door
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Small Art Deco writing desk – France 1930
Small Art Deco writing desk – France 1930

Small Art Deco writing desk – France 1930

H 45.28 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in
Small Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau On Legs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Rare Early 18th Century, George I Period, Small Walnut Bureau, Having Superbly
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Small Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau On Legs
Small Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau On Legs

Small Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau On Legs

H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL STANDING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small piece of furniture in carved solid walnut, with a folding top for standing writing
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL STANDING DESK
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL STANDING DESK

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL STANDING DESK

H 48.43 in W 21.26 in D 9.45 in
Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Beautiful solid Cuban mahogany sloping desk with two drawers on each side, each secured by an internal locking system, in a secret cache. Below, a single drawer with identical handle...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century
Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century

Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century

H 38.19 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
Small German Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Early 19th Century circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Very small Biedermeier secretary Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x
Category

Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Small German Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Early 19th Century circa 1815
Small German Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Early 19th Century circa 1815

Small German Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Early 19th Century circa 1815

H 57.88 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Swedish Small Gustavian Fall Front Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
. Scraped by hand to its original color. Small cute model in child size. Fits so nicely in the children´s
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Small Gustavian Fall Front Desk with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Small Gustavian Fall Front Desk with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Small Gustavian Fall Front Desk with Original Paint

H 31.5 in W 29.14 in D 12.21 in
Small Secretary or Cabinet in Burl Walnut with Dome, 18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
rare small secretary in walnut from the 18th century of very good quality with its dome English
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Small Secretary or Cabinet in Burl Walnut with Dome, 18 ° Century
Small Secretary or Cabinet in Burl Walnut with Dome, 18 ° Century

Small Secretary or Cabinet in Burl Walnut with Dome, 18 ° Century

H 70.87 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in
Lovely Small Harrods London Reh Kennedy Military Campaign Writing Bureau Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely small R.E.H Kennedy made, Harrods London retailed military
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20th Century English Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Lovely Small Harrods London Reh Kennedy Military Campaign Writing Bureau Desk
Lovely Small Harrods London Reh Kennedy Military Campaign Writing Bureau Desk

Lovely Small Harrods London Reh Kennedy Military Campaign Writing Bureau Desk

H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 15.95 in
Mid century Vintage small TV cabinet by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century Vintage small cabinet or TV table from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood

Mid century Vintage small TV cabinet by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Mid century Vintage small TV cabinet by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia

Mid century Vintage small TV cabinet by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia

H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 18.51 in
Small French Travel Secretary Napoleon III in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small French travel secretary Napoleon III in rosewood and boxwood veneer. Rare and extremely
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Rosewood

Small French Travel Secretary Napoleon III in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s
Small French Travel Secretary Napoleon III in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s

Small French Travel Secretary Napoleon III in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 5.12 in
Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Located in Miami, FL
to writing desk with six small drawers & open shelving. Chest rests on cabriole legs ending in leaf
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Tulipwood, Satinwood, Mahogany

Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870

Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870

H 43 in W 34 in D 21 in
A Large French Break Front Bookcase An excellent looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
the centre, the bookcase has reeded columns bordering open shelving at the upper section, and a small
Category

Vintage 1950s French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Sapele Wood

A Large French Break Front Bookcase An excellent looking piece
A Large French Break Front Bookcase An excellent looking piece

A Large French Break Front Bookcase An excellent looking piece

H 84 in W 55 in D 16 in
Small 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
A small late 18th century secretaire bookcase / cabinet. George III period, circa 1790. Of very
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Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Small 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Small 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Small 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

H 76.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Small Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Batley, GB
A compact Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers. Retaining its original brass hardware and
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers
Small Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers

Small Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of drawers

H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in
Small Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small antique Regency quality figured mahogany secretaire bookcase having a quality carved mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Other

Small Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Small Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Small Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

H 78.94 in W 33.08 in D 16.93 in
A rare small Regency Mahogany secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster c 1830
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Small Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster This very rare small
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A rare small Regency Mahogany secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster c 1830
A rare small Regency Mahogany secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster c 1830

A rare small Regency Mahogany secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster c 1830

H 86.62 in W 33.86 in D 18.51 in
A Fine Old & Ody George I Burr Walnut Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
fitted secretaire with small drawers, two of which have secret drawers. Engraved mounts are contemporary
Category

Antique 18th Century English George I Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Old & Ody George I Burr Walnut Secretaire Cabinet
A Fine Old & Ody George I Burr Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

A Fine Old & Ody George I Burr Walnut Secretaire Cabinet

H 75 in W 43 in D 22 in
19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Secrétaire, also called "Bonheur du Jour" A 19th century bonheur du jour writing cabinet or small lady's
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire

19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire

H 53.55 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in
Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
composed of an opening compartment equipped with a small tilting door (secretaire) that, rotating on pins
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire

H 40.95 in W 49.61 in D 21.26 in
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Convertible small desk - so-called Secrétaire à culbute France 19th c. Dimensions: H x W x D: 70
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century

H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secretaire features many small storage drawers within and three large storage drawers, enhanced by detailed
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Antique Late 18th Century Russian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire

18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire

H 89.75 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
secretaire into functional art. The perfect desk or secretaire for a smaller apartment or office. A highly
Category

Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk
Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk

Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk

H 58 in W 49.5 in D 18.5 in
Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. One of the small drawer handles inside the secretaire section is missing and the top has various marks
Category

Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

H 36.62 in W 48.23 in D 20.87 in
Portuguese D. Maria Small Secretaire, circa 1800
Located in Lisbon, PT
18th century Portuguese D. Maria small secretaire various woods inlaid.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Secretaires

Portuguese D. Maria Small Secretaire, circa 1800
Portuguese D. Maria Small Secretaire, circa 1800

Portuguese D. Maria Small Secretaire, circa 1800

H 20.08 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons
Located in Wels, AT
A small charming historism secretaire with folding writing area. Eight faience medaillons and brass
Category

Antique 1860s European Secretaires

19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons
19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons

19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons

H 62.21 in W 31.89 in D 18.51 in
Antique Biedermeier Table, Secretaire, 19th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special small secretaire table in Biedermeier style. This piece of
Category

Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Biedermeier Table, Secretaire, 19th Century
Antique Biedermeier Table, Secretaire, 19th Century

Antique Biedermeier Table, Secretaire, 19th Century

H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Diminutive Satinwood Hepplewhite Style Tambour Secretaire
Located in Providence, RI
This small secretaire is composed of satinwood that makes a most eloquent statement and is inlaid
Category

Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

Diminutive Satinwood Hepplewhite Style Tambour Secretaire
Diminutive Satinwood Hepplewhite Style Tambour Secretaire

Diminutive Satinwood Hepplewhite Style Tambour Secretaire

H 47.75 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in
Small Venetian secretaire-bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small Venetian rococo polychrome and floral painted drop-front secretaire-bookcase of serpentine
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Small Venetian secretaire-bookcase
Small Venetian secretaire-bookcase

Small Venetian secretaire-bookcase

H 72 in W 22 in D 15 in
Very Fine Small Louis XV Secretaire
Located in Wommelgem, BE
Small size secretaire, with very lovely carving on the drawers and panel. Nice old blue/grey
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Very Fine Small Louis XV Secretaire
Very Fine Small Louis XV Secretaire

Very Fine Small Louis XV Secretaire

H 38.59 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Small Louis XVI Ormulu-Mounted Mahogany Traveling Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
With an independent slant-front writing compartment bearing a three-quarter gallery and marble top which hooks to the body consisting of a two-tiered console, the top fitted with a m...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Louis XVI Ormulu-Mounted Mahogany Traveling Secretaire
Small Louis XVI Ormulu-Mounted Mahogany Traveling Secretaire

Small Louis XVI Ormulu-Mounted Mahogany Traveling Secretaire

H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 11.25 in
Rare and Beautiful Small Art Deco Secretaire in Burr Elm by Hille
By Hille
Located in London, GB
Hille Art Deco bureau These Art Deco bureau's are very rare and this is a fine example. Beautiful burr elm and original bakelite handles, curved edge to the side supports, giving t...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Elm

Rare and Beautiful Small Art Deco Secretaire in Burr Elm by Hille
Rare and Beautiful Small Art Deco Secretaire in Burr Elm by Hille

Rare and Beautiful Small Art Deco Secretaire in Burr Elm by Hille

H 38.78 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s
Located in Roma, RM
right side a small, elegant, Secretaire, while on the left side a small wardrobe. Small but incredibly
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Antique 1830s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s
19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s

19th Century Biedermeier Birchwood Sweden Secretaire and Armoires , 1830s

H 59.06 in W 49.61 in D 20.08 in
English 19th Century Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows, Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
This very rare small sized figured mahogany secretaire bookcase has been beautifully made in the
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows, Lancaster
English 19th Century Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows, Lancaster

English 19th Century Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows, Lancaster

H 86.62 in W 33.86 in D 18.51 in
18th Century small Lacquer Bureau Bookcase
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A small early 18th century lacquer bureau bookcase. This is an extremely rare example of a bureau
Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George I Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century small Lacquer Bureau Bookcase
18th Century small Lacquer Bureau Bookcase

18th Century small Lacquer Bureau Bookcase

H 71 in W 26 in D 15.5 in
George III Small Bureau on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A delightful piece of 18th century mahogany furniture, the upper section with a hinged slant front with applied book rest opening to a leather lined writing surface and fitted interi...
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

George III Small Bureau on Stand
George III Small Bureau on Stand

George III Small Bureau on Stand

H 39.25 in W 19 in D 16 in
Mahogany Gothic Secretary of Small-Scale, circa 1840
Located in Providence, RI
secretary has a long open top drawer which supports a hinged lid below two small upper drawers with large
Category

Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Gothic Secretary of Small-Scale, circa 1840
Mahogany Gothic Secretary of Small-Scale, circa 1840

Mahogany Gothic Secretary of Small-Scale, circa 1840

H 89.25 in W 41.5 in D 19.5 in
Secretary small Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th Century France
Located in Rapperswil-Jona, CH
Small secretary transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th century French origin. Rosewood veneer inlaid
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Secretary small Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th Century France
Secretary small Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th Century France

Secretary small Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI 18th Century France

H 46.07 in W 22.84 in D 12.01 in
George I Period Burl Walnut Bureau Cabinet of Small Size
By William Old and John Ody
Located in Fresno, CA
George I period burl walnut and feather banded bureau cabinet of small size. The upper section with
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Antique 1720s English George I Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

George I Period Burl Walnut Bureau Cabinet of Small Size
George I Period Burl Walnut Bureau Cabinet of Small Size

George I Period Burl Walnut Bureau Cabinet of Small Size

H 87.5 in W 27.5 in D 22 in
Small Louis XV Oak and Inlaid 18th Century Bureau, circa 1750
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely small Louis XV oak and inlaid mid-18th century bureau with fitted interior and
Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Small Louis XV Oak and Inlaid 18th Century Bureau, circa 1750
Small Louis XV Oak and Inlaid 18th Century Bureau, circa 1750

Small Louis XV Oak and Inlaid 18th Century Bureau, circa 1750

H 37.7 in W 35 in D 30.7 in
Midcentury Sideboard or Credenza Secretairie by J.L.Metz
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinets with shelving, and the most beautiful pull-out secretaire desk with small drawers and cubbies
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Midcentury Sideboard or Credenza Secretairie by J.L.Metz
Midcentury Sideboard or Credenza Secretairie by J.L.Metz

Midcentury Sideboard or Credenza Secretairie by J.L.Metz

H 34.5 in W 62.5 in D 16 in
Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A beautiful small French mahogany secretaire bookcase from the first part of the 19th century
Category

Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases

Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

H 63.59 in W 35.83 in D 20.28 in
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

H 31.7 in W 30.71 in D 18.31 in
19th Century Regency Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Marvellous mahogany secretaire with small drawers inside. Great patine of the wood. A real Classic
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Mahogany Secretaire
19th Century Regency Mahogany Secretaire

19th Century Regency Mahogany Secretaire

H 42.13 in W 35.83 in D 18.51 in
French Cherrywood Secretaire Desk mid 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small French secretaire
Category

Antique 1850s French Desks

French Cherrywood Secretaire Desk mid 19th Century
French Cherrywood Secretaire Desk mid 19th Century

French Cherrywood Secretaire Desk mid 19th Century

H 38.5 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
Antique Baker Glass and Walnut Breakfront and Secretaire, Slim Profile
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful pull-out secretaire desk with small drawers and cubbies. Aside from its beauty, this piece has a
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Baker Glass and Walnut Breakfront and Secretaire, Slim Profile
Antique Baker Glass and Walnut Breakfront and Secretaire, Slim Profile

Antique Baker Glass and Walnut Breakfront and Secretaire, Slim Profile

H 83 in W 56.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Régence Kingwood Small Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Hixson, TN
A Fine Régence Kingwood small secrétaire à abattant with a marble top. The fall front secrétaire
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Antique 19th Century French Régence Secretaires

19th Century Régence Kingwood Small Secrétaire à Abattant
19th Century Régence Kingwood Small Secrétaire à Abattant

19th Century Régence Kingwood Small Secrétaire à Abattant

H 54 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Italian 50's Small Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant small size desk with diamond shaped ebonized legs. Two drawers and a letters
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Italian 50's Small Secretaire
Italian 50's Small Secretaire

Italian 50's Small Secretaire

H 36 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Swedish Writing Commode, Small Secretaire, Birchwood, Circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Small chest of drawers secretary Scandinavia Birch Middle 19th century Dimensions: H x W x
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

19th Century Swedish Writing Commode, Small Secretaire, Birchwood, Circa 1850
19th Century Swedish Writing Commode, Small Secretaire, Birchwood, Circa 1850

19th Century Swedish Writing Commode, Small Secretaire, Birchwood, Circa 1850

H 38.98 in W 37.8 in D 17.33 in
Small hand-painted Secretaire, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small painted secretary with two drawers and curved sloping flap. The interior consists of letter
Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Revival Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Small hand-painted Secretaire, 19th Century
Small hand-painted Secretaire, 19th Century

Small hand-painted Secretaire, 19th Century

H 39.38 in W 32.49 in D 18.12 in
A Small Swedish Gustavian Mahogany Secrétaire circa 1790
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine Swedish gustavian mahogany secrétaire of small proportions with a white carrara marble top
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

A Small Swedish Gustavian Mahogany Secrétaire circa 1790
A Small Swedish Gustavian Mahogany Secrétaire circa 1790

A Small Swedish Gustavian Mahogany Secrétaire circa 1790

H 48.43 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Swedish Art Deco Small Mahogany Secretaire Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
secretaire features hinged desktop with pull-out side supports, a pencil drawer underneath the desktop and an
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Secretaires

Swedish Art Deco Small Mahogany Secretaire Writing Desk
Swedish Art Deco Small Mahogany Secretaire Writing Desk

Swedish Art Deco Small Mahogany Secretaire Writing Desk

H 44.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.75 in
Small 18th Century Louis XV Fall Front Kingwood Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
secretaire is raised on tapering legs in gilt-bronze foliate sabots. Shape and design of this small desk
Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood

Small 18th Century Louis XV Fall Front Kingwood Secretaire
Small 18th Century Louis XV Fall Front Kingwood Secretaire

Small 18th Century Louis XV Fall Front Kingwood Secretaire

H 51.58 in W 31.11 in D 13.78 in
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Small Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small secretaire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and mahogany, every small secretaire was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a small secretaire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each small secretaire bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small secretaire over the years, but those crafted by Carlo Bugatti, Cees Braakman and Jacob and Josef Kohn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Secretaire?

Prices for a small secretaire start at $908 and top out at $34,606 with the average selling for $3,995.

Finding the Right Secretaires for You

Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.

Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.

Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.

While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.

At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.

When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.

“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”

No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.

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