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Swedish Secretary Bureau
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century Swedish secretary bureau with a drop front writing surface. Two over three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish secretary with a decorative carved pediment.
Composed below doors opening to
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Swedish secretary.
Decorative carved pediment with two doors with reeded
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This 19th-century Swedish secretary is a captivating example of timeless design. Its cream-painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Swedish Secretary Desk in Folk Art from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rate antique Swedish secretary desk in folk art made around 1830 in northern Sweden. The secretary
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
, creating a setback for the upper writing surface. Crafted of Nordic birch and fir, the secretary features
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Original Painted Pine Swedish Secretary, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pine secretary crafted in the early 1800's in Sweden. Note the original gray painted finish (with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Genuine Swedish Secretary Cabinet, in Rococo and Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique secretary cabinet from northern Sweden. The cabinet is a genuine country furniture
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 81.7 in W 39.77 in D 22.45 in
Turn of the 18th -19th C. Swedish Rococo Style Slant Front Secretary w/ Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century-early 19th century Rococo style slant front painted fir Swedish secretary with
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Fir
H 82 in W 47 in D 22.25 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden
Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Swedish secretary with library from the late Rococo period, circa 1780. The upper section has two
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century Swedish two-part secretary is a truly unique piece, showcasing exceptional
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Baroque Pine Clock Cabinet or Secretary with Authentic Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique northern Swedish secretary clock cabinet from the mid 1800s. The cabinet is dated 1863 but
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 90.56 in W 44.89 in D 16.93 in
Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 85.5 in W 50.6 in D 22.5 in
20th Century Swedish Birchwood Secretaire by A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna ‘SMF
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish secretary desk signed by the A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Jacaranda
H 41.5 in W 41 in D 16 in
Secretary Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A secretary made during the baroque period 1650 - 1750 in Sweden. Made from oak. All original
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Oak
"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Grace was the inspiration for this lovely birch secretary which makes working from home a joy
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Birch
vintage secretary cabinet 1960s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary cabinet 1960s Sweden
period 1960s
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Teak
vintage secretary cupboard 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary cupboard 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Copper
vintage secretary Broderna 60s Sweden
By Bröderna Gustafssons
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary Broderna 60s Sweden
period 60's
design Bröderna Gustafssons Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Brass
vintage secretary Broderna 60s Sweden
By Bröderna Gustafssons
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary Broderna 60s Sweden
period 60's
design Bröderna Gustafssons Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Chinoserie Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century Swedish Chinoserie secretary of elegant scale and proportions.
With decorative
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
vintage secretary wall cupboard 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage secretary wall cupboard 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Pine secretary or "bureau" from Sweden from the latter 1800's.
Standing 4' tall, this secretary has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the warm patina of the aged pine that draws one to this secretary with graceful Swedish
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Early Swedish 19th Century Rococo Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Rococo secretary.
With a decorative carved pediment with two doors opening to
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Wood
vintage wall cupboard 60s secretary cupboard Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall cupboard 60s secretary cupboard Swedish
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 19th-century Swedish clock secretary, circa 1820, combines functionality with
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage Teak Secretary Egon Ostergaard 1960s Sweden
By Egon Ostergaard, Bröderna Gustafssons
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very decorative but also functional secretary or writing table designed by Egon Ostergaard. What is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This secretary is a special find due to the original brick red painted finish, gently scraped to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Steel
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
secretary with graceful Swedish country charm.
Desktop rests on two extended arms. Desk opens reveals 6
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Country Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Gustavian Cinnabar Red Secretary, Swedish Antique C. 1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary painted in an elegant cinnabar red and a black-painted top with a profiled edge
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome sizable antique corner secretaire that makes an amazing writing table or desk with ample storage. Plenty of drawers, cabinets and cubby space. Large desk surface area with s...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks
Materials
Elm, Mahogany
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique clock secretary desk made around 1820 to 1840 in northern Sweden. The desk and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Paint
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 39.97 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 41.93 in W 43.71 in D 19.69 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century northern Swedish corner clock secretary cabinet desk. This country house
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Mid century Swedish blonde secretary desk dresser with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century ashwood and pine dresser secretary desk made in Sweden circa 1950. 3 interior drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Ash
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 39.75 in W 42.25 in D 20.25 in
Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
This unusual secretary is a special find. The remarkable folk art painted finish is all original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Small Decorative Carpenter's Sample Secretary, Sweden circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
ordering a full size secretary. Note the size of 24" wide x 27" high.
All the paint is original, from the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
Inspected vintage
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 46 in W 35 in D 18 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Escritoire, Original Faux Paint Country Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish escritoire from the early 1800s. This escritoire, or secretary desk, is a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Pine
H 41.74 in W 42.13 in D 14.97 in
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a curved bonnet. Note the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
H 46.46 in W 43.71 in D 19.3 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century European Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Iron
19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare, early 19th century Swedish Rococo style slant-front secretary from Fryksdalen in Värmland
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 89.75 in W 58.25 in D 24.39 in
1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period grey painted drop-front secretary from circa 1780 with multiple inner
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 50.5 in W 43 in D 21.7 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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in
Swedish Rococo Style Chapeau de Gendarme 1820s Gray Painted Tall Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style tall secretary from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, chapeau de gendarme
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 84.5 in W 47.25 in D 20.5 in
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Swedish Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish secretary for your home. Each Swedish secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. There are many kinds of the Swedish secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Rococo and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish secretary that is appealing in its simplicity, but Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd and Chamberts Möbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Swedish Secretary?
A Swedish secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,697, while the lowest priced sells for $985 and the highest can go for as much as $26,875.
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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