$4,675
H 38.25 in W 36.75 in D 17.25 in
Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s Gustavian
Paint
Gustavian Bleached Oak Secretaire
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Swedish Gustavian period secretaire/ bureau bookcase is a testament to timeless
Oak
$12,400
H 40.25 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian One Part Pinewood Bureau - Antique Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau made of hand crafted painted
Metal
$26,900
H 81.5 in W 45.25 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made
Metal, Bronze
$29,500
H 90.5 in W 48.5 in D 22.5 in
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Two Part Bureau - Antique Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand crafted
Metal
$15,200
H 42.5 in W 47 in D 30.75 in
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The
Metal, Brass
19th Century Gustavian Style Walnut Secretaire Avatant
Located in Madrid, ES
A Swedish writing desk, made of walnut wood, also decorated with gilded lateral grooves in the late
Bronze
$26,800
H 86 in W 48.5 in D 33.25 in
18th - 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Bureau - Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th-century, antique Swedish Gustavian two-part bureau, meticulously handcrafted in painted
Brass
19th Century Swedish Secretaire Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Swedish 19th Century painted secretaire cupboard in the Gustavian style. This cupboard dates
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretaire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Gustavian writing desk from the early 19th century is a stunning two-piece piece that combines
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Huntington, NY
A two part Swedish Gustavian secretary. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched
Brass, Iron
19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretaire Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 19th-century Swedish two-part secretaire, crafted circa 1810, exemplifies the
Pine
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A generously sized 19th century secretary desk from Sweden, made in the Gustavian style, with a
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in
Brass
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 33.25 in D 25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or
Wood, Pine, Paint
$7,400
H 39.75 in W 42.25 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted
Metal
$3,776
H 41.93 in W 43.71 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century A rectangular top sitting above
Brass
$5,514
H 80.32 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Gustavian Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine – Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary desk crafted in black-painted pine with brass fittings. The upper section
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 18th century Swedish gustavian period two-part secretaire cabinet or bookcase crafted
Iron
$4,950
H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk
Brass
$6,950
H 42.5 in W 44 in D 18.75 in
Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period slant front desk from the late 18th century, with carved diamond motifs
Wood
$4,735
H 46.46 in W 43.71 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Secretary with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish antique rustic Gustavian slant front secretary from early 19th century that is perfect
Pine
$4,369
H 47.25 in W 46.07 in D 20.08 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Measurements H: 120 W: 117 D: 51 (writing surface open: 85 cm ) A classic example of Swedish Gustavian
Brass
$2,337
H 31.5 in W 29.14 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Swedish Small Gustavian Fall Front Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian fall front desk from Burtrask Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden
Pine
Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a stunning early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary. This secretary features a newer
Brass
$11,900
H 40.25 in W 43.5 in D 21.25 in
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted
Metal, Bronze
$24,500
H 83.5 in W 49.25 in D 238.5 in
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Sweden Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand
Metal, Brass
Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary
Wood
19th Century Gustavian-style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Solebury, PA
A stunning 19th-century Gustavian painted secretary bookcase, adorned with an elegant arched top
Wood, Paint
Swedish Secretary Bureau
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century Swedish secretary bureau with a drop front writing surface. Two over three
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Swedish secretary. Doors carved with decorative detailing and opening to shelf
Wood
$5,950
H 44.1 in W 59.6 in D 17.9 in
Gustavian Style 1840s Gray Painted Drop Front Secretary with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style drop front secretary from circa 1840 with gray painted finish, writing
Wood
19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 19th-century Swedish clock secretary, circa 1820, combines functionality with
Pine, Paint
Mid 19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid 19th-century Swedish pine secretary with newer professionally applied layered blue exterior
Pine
19th-Century Swedish Painted Bureau In White With Original Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish bureau dates to the mid-19th century and retains its original painted surface
Wood
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom
Wood
$12,950
H 81.5 in W 46 in D 23 in
Fine Swedish three-part bureau with charming carvings and marble-painted columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fine Swedish three-part bureau, dating to circa 1790, is an elegant example of late 18th
Pine
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors, dramatic bonnet, and traditional lower three large drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional cust...
Brass
$8,950
H 44.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
19th-Century Swedish Bureau With Carved Columns And Blue-Painted Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined 19th-century Swedish bureau is distinguished by its architectural presence, elegant
Wood
$4,200
H 37.88 in W 37.63 in D 16.63 in
19th Century Handcrafted Pine Swedish Writing Bureau with Dragged Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
Classic Swedish provincial form with a beautifully timeworn presence. This slant-top bureau retains
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your
Steel
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Splendid early antique Gustavian style secretary cabinet, made in Sweden, circa late 19th century
Brass
$7,400
H 49.25 in W 45 in D 19.25 in
18th Century Swedish Beechwood Herrbyrå, Chiffonje - Mens Writing Agency, Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian Herrbyrå, Chiffonje mens writing agency, secretary
Metal
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This 7' tall oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment over paneled cabinet doors. The secretary has been given a professional custom laye...
Brass
$7,050
H 43.5 in W 41 in D 21.25 in
Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800
Brass
19th c. Swedish Secretary with Vitrine Library in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming Swedish vitrine bureau secreatry made in two parts from the 19th century. Original paint
Wood, Paint
$27,500
H 80.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th-19th century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand
Metal, Bronze
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretaire Bureau
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exceptional, richly carved 18th century Gustavian period two-part secretaire bureau with
Wood
Unavailable
H 48 in W 44 in D 20 in
Swedish Gustavian Brass-Mounted Mahogany and Marble-Top Secretaire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neoclassic Swedish Gustavian brass-mounter mahogany and marble-top secretaire.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 53.15 in W 48.43 in D 20.08 in
Swedish Late Gustavian Secretaire a Abbatant with Porfhyr Top
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Secretaire A Abbatant, high-quality late Gustavian work of the Stockholm quality, Gottlieb
Bronze
Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Charming Swedish Gustavian Secretary with original paint. Both doors are marked with the year the
Wood
Swedish Secretaire with Pierced Cornice, 1800s
Located in Helsingborg, SE
This beautiful Swedish secretaire contains 4 drawers and three doors. It features delicate
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Two-Part Secretary with Pierced Cornice
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Gustavian secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1770. The upper section has double doors
Wood
Gustavian Style Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Writing desk in the Gustavian Style, Sweden, circa 1880. Raised, reeded panels on the three-drawer
Wood
Period Gustavian Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fall front writing desk from the Gustavian period, Sweden, circa 1800. The drawers and fall front
Wood
Period Swedish Secretary from Ångermanland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful rural interpretation of the late Gustavian style in a two part secretary from
Brass
Swedish Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two-drawer writing desk, Sweden, circa 1880. The slant front features a raised, reeded panel and
Brass
Unavailable
H 57.01 in W 40.75 in D 18.5 in
Early 1800s Swedish Pine Secretary with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
Early 1800s Swedish pine secretary with original brass hardware. Substantial and gorgeous, the
Pine
Gustavian Secretaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted Gustavian Secretaire
Wood
Stunning Lacquered Inlay Secretary with Gorgeous Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
Bring the grandeur into your home with this fantastic secretary desk with stunning marquetry design from the first half of the 20th century. With intricate inlay work and nearly perf...
Wood
1800s Tall Secretary with Lower Chest of Drawers
Located in Memphis, TN
1800s tall secretary with lower chest of drawers. Gorgeous wood grain on dresser face, bun feet, original hardware (some hardware missing). H 56.5" W 45" D 19.5"
Wood
Unavailable
H 60 in W 39.49 in D 20 in
1800s Burl Wood Veneered Tall Secretary with Black Trim Throughout
Located in Memphis, TN
Tall secretary from 1800s. Beautiful burl wood veneered drawer and cabinet facing with detailed inlay and glossy black trim throughout the piece. Original hardware (except one drawer...
Wood, Burl
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretaire in original patinated colors with drop down writing
Pine
Sold
H 49.61 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
A Swedish Gustavian Secretaire By Fredric Iwersson, Stockholm, Around 1780.
By Fredrich Iwersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
An important Swedish Gustavian secretaire made around 1780-1785 by Fredrich Iwersson, master in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
This late 18th century small provincial Gustavian secretaire or desk remains some original color
Pine
Fine 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaire
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Gustavian secretair in it's original finish with great patina and
Pine
Early 19th Century Period Swedish Gustavian Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine example of early 19th century secretaire cabinet of Gustavian period with a high
Pine
Gustavian painted Secretaire Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century antique Swedish Gustavian Secretaire with original hardware, locks, and inlaid brass
Carrara Marble
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine example of 18th century period Gustavian secretaire with richly carved balcony pediment
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine example of 18th century period Gustavian secretaire with richly carved balcony pediment
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine example of 18th century period Gustavian secretaire with richly carved balcony pediment
Bronze
Period Gustavian Swedish Secretaire with Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine example of 18th century large secretaire cabinet of transition from Rococo to Gustavian
Pine
Period Gustavian Swedish Secretaire with Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine example of early 19th century large secretaire cabinet from Gustavian period with a
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
Swedish Gustavian Style Two-Part Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable two-part secretaire bookcase featuring a slant drop front desk. Made in the Swedish
Brass
Gustavian Drop Front Secretaire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fine example of a Swedish Gustavian late 18th century Secretaire. The two-part structure
Pine, Paint
19th century Swedish Gustavian Period Two Part Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century Swedish Period Gustavian two part secretaire cabinet with writing surface. The
Bronze
Gustavian secretaire chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian period secretaire chest with original painted and fitted
Painted Gustavian Secretaire
Located in Washington, DC
Greyish-Blue Painted Gustavian Secretaire in two parts. Lovely Patina.
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 85.04 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Gustavian Tall Black Writing Desk Secretaire, Sweden 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 19th century Gustavian tall black writing desk secretaire was made in Sweden around
Pine
Sold
H 81.75 in W 49.5 in L 81.75 in
Swedish 1810s Late Gustavian Painted Two-Part Tall Secretaire with Bonnet Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian two-part painted secretaire from the early 19th century, with bonnet top
Wood
Secratery Swedish Gustavian
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Secratery. Desk height opened 31" depth of desk opened 36"
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaire
Located in Mckinney, TX
A Swedish late Gustavian two-part painted secretaire from the early 19th century, with a bonnet top
Wood
Late 18th Century Gustavian Secretaire with Reeded Doors
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This late 18th century Gustavian secretaire was made in Berslagen in 1790 and has been scraped to
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian secretary cabinet. Its been restored and repainted with milk paint.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian secretary hutch. Its been restored and repainted with milk paint.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian secretary Hutch, it’s been restored and repainted with milk paints
Wood
Grey Painted Gustavian Drop Front Secretaire
Located in Washington, DC
A Grey Painted Gustavian Drop Front Secretaire
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secratery Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Incredible and Very RARE Swedish Gustavian Secratery Hutch. its been restored and
Pine
Antique Swedish Carved Oak Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
Very impressive antique Swedish secretaire chest dating from around the Gustavian 1860s period and
Oak
Secretary Tall Swedish Gustavian White, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Secretary Swedish Gustavian white, 19th century, Sweden. A secretary made during the 19th century
Wood
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
in a pleasing soft blue. Swedish with Gustavian influences and a peppering of English, the piece is
Brass
Period Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite, three-part Swedish Gustavian period secretary with library and original locks
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary
Located in Wichita, KS
A new Maison & Co. favorite! A beautiful Swedish Gustavian period secretary with original lock and
Tall Writing Desk or Secretaire, Swedish, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Paying bills is almost inspirational at the Swedish secretaire! Graceful curved crown atop
Wood
Swedish 19h Century Painted Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming painted secretary style desk from 19th century, Sweden. The Swedes will often paint
Pine
Period Swedish Rococo Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Period Swedish Rococo or transition to Gustavian secretaire cabinet with wonderfully carved arched
Pine
19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant yet compact white Gustavian style secretary also known as a bureau, with dentil molding
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian drop front desk. Its been restored and repainted with milk paints
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau
Located in Mckinney, TX
This antique 18th-century Swedish Gustavian writing bureau is a rare and handsome piece, crafted
Pine
Gustavian Two-Part Secretary, Sweden, circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Gustavian two-part secretary, Sweden, circa 1800. Unique piece in beautiful original paint
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Berlin, DE
This small and early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary was scratched back to its original
Pine
19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Oak Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish Gustavian oak secretary featuring a newer, professionally applied layered
Oak
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library and original brass
Brass
$1,078
H 18.9 in W 8.67 in D 9.85 in
1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The image shows a Neoclassical ceramic bust of Antinoo (Antinous), a celebrated figure from classical antiquity. This particular bust, dating from the 1950s, is crafted in a white ce...
Ceramic
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75"H x 16"W x 5"D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) Bulbs are not i...
Iron
$1,500 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
Brutalist Iron and Glass Console Table c. 1970/80's
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Brutalist iron and glass console, foyer table, design reminiscent of Giacometti, circa 1970/80's. The table features a Neo Classical Roman style metal base, in f...
Metal
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
Antique Ivory French Art Deco Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
An outstanding Art Deco carpet distinguished by an ivory background decorated by a large scale floral pattern drawn with intricate detail. Many Art Deco artists took patterns such as...
Wool
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940 Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...
Oak
$1,500Sale Price|33% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.5 in D 38.5 in
Bromwell Custom, Down-Filled Day Bed with Pillows
Located in Bronx, NY
A Bromwell custom, down-filled daybed with pillows. It features lightly padded wraparound supports, a removable button-tufted cushion and block feet. The piece is covered with suede-...
Fabric
Rene Lalique Plafonnier
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A Rene Lalique Plafonnier, 'Charmes', model 2458, designed 1924, the moulded glass dish with birch leaf decoration, re-wired. Bowl height is 12 cm
Glass
A Swedish Gustavian painted fall front desk, C. 1820.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in two pieces, this Neoclassical form desk features clean lines and understated elegance, with a soft painted finish typical of the Gustavian palette. The upper section has o...
Wood, Paint
Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Cabinet 102"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Finish: Weathered Natural Dimensions: 102" W x 18" D x 35.5"H Since this is ma...
Elm
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored glass and brown rope pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use Overal...
Rope, Glass
Ottoman Pomegranate Silk Hand Embroidered Tapestry
By Ottoman Touch
Located in London, GB
Rich in history and artistry, our Ottoman Pomegranate Motif Silk Hand-Embroidered Suzani Tapestry is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Inspired by the opulence of the Ottom...
Silk
Lovely tiny "Terre-mêlée" vase by Jean Gerbino Vallauris circa 1930
By Jean Gerbino
Located in NICE, FR
This small vase by Jean Gerbino, created in the 1930s, is a stunning example of his innovative mosaic technique. Its rounded shape features intricate patterns crafted from colored cl...
Ceramic
With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.
Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.
Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.
While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.
Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.