Large Swedish Painted Secretary from Värmland, Dated 1854
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive mid-19th century Swedish secretary from Värmland, dated 1854, is a striking example
Wood, Pine
$5,500
H 42.75 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Secretary in Pine, circa 1840–1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic Swedish antique secretary dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the restrained
Pine
$9,950
H 79 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Secretary Cupboard in Grey with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional early 19th-century Swedish secretary cupboard, circa 1810–1830, finished in soft
Pine
$5,500
H 40.375 in W 41.25 in D 18.125 in
19th-Century Swedish Painted Secretary in Blue with White Highlights, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined 19th-century Swedish secretary, beautifully painted in soft blue with subtle white
Pine
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
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in
Brass
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
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
Pine, Paint
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
Pine, Paint
19th Century Original Painted Swedish Secretary Dated 1807
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century original painted Swedish secretary dated 1807, crafted in pine and retaining its
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
Steel
18th Century Original Painted Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A late 18th Century Folk Art Baroque Scandinavian original painted writing desk secretary. This
Bronze
$9,200
H 93.5 in W 43.625 in D 37.75 in
Hand Painted and Lightly Scraped Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Sweden, circa 1900. The exterior has a hand-painted cream finish (added more recently) that has been
Metal
$11,100
H 89.25 in W 54.25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Swedish Original Painted Secretary Bureau, Dated 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine secretary or "bureau" retaining its original "Allmoge" painted decoration
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
$4,425Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.75 in W 40.38 in D 19.75 in
19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint. Circa 1870. Behind the drop
Wood, Paint
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
Wood
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
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Swedish folk art secretary in original paint. With a curved pediment, below two
Wood
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
Wood, Pine, Paint
$3,500
H 81 in W 41.25 in D 28.25 in
19th-Century Swedish Original Painted Pine Cabinet Secretary Dated 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine cabinet secretary featuring its original hand-painted rosemaling in
Pine, Paint
$13,500
H 88.63 in W 43.75 in D 20.75 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish slant-front secretary with library from the Gustavian period in two parts, circa 1790. A
Brass
$5,528
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
Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish Rococo Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine. Executed in a beautiful and
Brass, Iron
19th Century Swedish Vitrine Secretary Bureau with Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming Swedish vitrine bureau secreatry made in two parts from the 19th century. Original paint
Wood, Paint
$9,450
H 79 in W 50.25 in D 25.5 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
Brass
Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary
Wood
$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
$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 84.5 in W 47.25 in D 20.5 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
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secretary, circa 1790
Located in Huntington, NY
A two part Swedish Gustavian secretary. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched
Brass, Iron
$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
$4,747
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
$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.25 in W 47 in D 21.75 in
Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray
Glass, Wood
$13,821
H 83.08 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in
Rare Antique Swedish 1800s Rococo Secretary Cabinet with a Clock, Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique rococo cabinet with a clock and secretary desk from the 19th century. Made by hand in
Pine
$9,950
H 85.5 in W 50.6 in D 22.5 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
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
19th Century Swedish White Rococo Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish oak secretary bureau with a newer professionally applied antique white
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This elegant Swedish oak secretary shows off with a distinctive carved top bonnet or crown and
Oak, Paint
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
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
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
three drawers have two brass pulls on each. This blue painted secretary is restored, solid/stable and
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
Early 19th Century Tall Swedish Black Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century 8' tall Swedish oak bureau or secretary featuring a newer professionally applied
Brass
19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary Cabinet with Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish pine bureau or "secretary cabinet" incorporating an upper clock feature. The
Metal
19th Century Swedish Oak Ladies’ Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish oak ladies’ writing desk or secretary featuring a Bombay-curved lower chest with three
Iron
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau Late 18th-century Swedish oak secretary bureau
Wood, Oak, 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
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
over paneled cabinet doors. The secretary has been given a professional custom layered painted finish
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
$4,380
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
A fine Gustavian secretary crafted in black-painted pine with a striking coral-red interior. The
Brass
$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
$9,995
H 82 in W 47 in D 22.25 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
Fir
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
$9,950
H 81.125 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Baroque Secretary with Black Exterior and Blue Interior, Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive period Baroque secretary dating to circa 1760. This substantial piece has been
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Charming Swedish Gustavian Secretary with original paint. Both doors are marked with the year the
Wood
Swedish Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Spectacular period neoclassical secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1810. The upper section has
Brass
Unavailable
H 82.63 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Baroque Secretary Display Cabinet Painted White, Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary with glass doors, painted Swedish distressed white/cream color
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 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
Unavailable
H 78.13 in W 39.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary Display Cabinet Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish baroque secretary display cabinet late 18th century The Secretary is in two
Wood
Unavailable
H 85 in W 46 in D 20 in
Swedish Baroque Secretary Desk with Built-In, Signed Mora Clock, circa 1760
Located in Carmel, CA
This period Swedish Baroque secretary-desk Circa 1760, has a built in Mora clock with original
Wood
Period Secretary with Clock from Hälsingland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period secretary from Hälsingland with integral Mora clock and with original paint, Sweden, circa
Glass, Wood
Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Chireno, TX
Late Gustavian slant-front bureau. Painted pine with original hardware and scraped finish. circa
Pine
Antique Swedish Painted Secretary Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid 19th century Swedish secretary commode with faded grey paint. The top drawer opens to
Wood
19th C. Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
19th. Century Swedish Bureau chest hand scraped to original ox blood red paint. Interior upper
Pine, Wood
Early Painted Swedish Secretary
Located in Chireno, TX
Early painted Swedish secretary desk (circa 1810-1830: drop-front reveals sixteen small
Bone, Pine
19th Century Painted Swedish Secretary
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century painted Swedish secretary with the date 1841 painted on the top. Blind paneled door
Iron
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
Really beautiful Swedish secretary with drop front, interior drawers, cubbies and a secret
Brass
Original Painted Swedish Secretary Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an original painted Swedish secretary hutch. Nothing has been done to it to alter its
Wood
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous black painted secretary made during the baroque period 1650-1750 in Sweden. Cabinet top
Swedish paint decorated secretary / desk.
Located in Stamford, CT
Bonnet top secretary desk with two doors over a four drawer base. Both top and bottom having hidden
Brass
Grayish Green Painted Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in Washington, DC
A grayish green painted Swedish clock secretary.
Wood, Paint
Antique White Painted Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
statement piece" in a well to do country manor or large Swedish farm house in the 1800's. The white paint
Wood, Paint
18th Century Painted Swedish Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century painted Swedish secretary, bookcase features a charming distressed painted finish with
Pine
Gray Painted Antique Swedish Tall Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple stately lines of this tall Swedish secretary are accented well by the (recent) soft dove
Wood
Antique White Painted Secretary from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The graceful lines of this secretary or "bureau" reveal its Swedish country heritage. The addition
Wood
Antique White Painted Swedish Secretary, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish secretary is in excellent condition. All the drawers work and run smoothly. It
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gray Painted Secretary Bureau, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's with three
Oak, Paint
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800
Wood, Oak, Paint
Swedish Painted Drop-Front Secretary, Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful painted drop-front secretary chest decorated with a faux marble top and side pilasters
Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Bureau, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
statement piece" in a well to do country manor or large Swedish farm house in the 1800's. The white paint
Wood
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Tall Oak Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors, dramatic bonnet, three large
Oak, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine secretary reflects the understated grace of Swedish styling in the late 1700's. The
Pine, Paint
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace and style of early 1800's Sweden. The applied
Wood, Oak, Paint
White Painted Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine secretary with fluted carved door panels and graceful Swedish country charm. Newer
Pine, Paint
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
Brass
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778
Located in Round Top, TX
interior, gently distressed to fit the aged grace of this Swedish secretary. Restored, drawers function
Brass
Original Painted 18th Century Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Secretary. This unique antique storage piece from Sweden, has carefully been "scraped" to its original
Brass
Blue Painted Oak Secretary, Sweden circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
three drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish
Brass
Gray Painted Swedish 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
secretary has been given a professional custom layered gray painted finish which has been gently distressed
Brass
Swedish Pine Secretary With Distressed White Paint, Circa 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish secretary is made of pine and is in excellent condition, ready for daily use
Pine, Paint
Blue Painted Swedish Oak Secretary, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
dentil molding. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish
Brass, Iron
Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This simple pine secretary reflects the style and functionality of the early 1800's in Sweden. The
Pine, Paint
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace and style of early 1800s, Sweden. The paneling along
Wood
Antique Oak Rococo Blue Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's. The
Wood, Oak, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A rustic Swedish Gustavian 18th Century secretary in a grey white milk paint applied over multiple
Pine
Antique Tall Blue Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
with age. This blue painted secretary is restored, solid/stable and ready to be used. ** In light of
Wood
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
Adorable black painted chest that has a drop front top drawer to become a secretary with gold brass
Wood
Swedish Painted Pine Secretary Cabinet or Desk, 19th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Swedish Painted Pine Secretary, 19th century, bonnet top over two shaped cabinet doors, that open
Wood
Original Painted Swedish Clock Cabinet With Secretary, Circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Remarkable original painted Swedish cabinet with clock and secretary with drop front desk. The
Metal
Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
bonnet and finials. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish
Wrought Iron
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a beautiful Swedish secretary from the Gustavian period with a richly carved gallery, old
Wood, Paint
Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish which has been
Brass
A Swedish Gustavian blue painted pine secretary, C. 1800.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful slant front secretary desk is in two pieces with a stunning blue surface. The top
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 84.65 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Gray Painted Rococo Writing Secretary and Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1760s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Rococo Secretary and Cabinet in hand painted Gustavian Style Gray and Light Blue Interior
Brass
Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
This inviting secretary or "bureau" likely graced a Swedish country manor house in the 1800's. The
Wood
Secretary Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A stunning low secretary with original brass hardware. Interior with several compartments and
Oak
19th Century Swedish Paint Decorated Two-Part Secretary Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic form paint decorated two-part secretary cabinet having distressed finish with dentil
Swedish Secretary - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian Secretary. Unusually Large. Custom Paint
Fir, Paint
Sold
H 48.5 in W 45.75 in D 20.75 in
19th Century Painted Swedish Dropfront Secretary with Burlwood Interior
Located in Long Island City, NY
This seemingly humble cabinet, in a painted oyster white typical for Swedish furniture of the
Brass
Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling, resting on
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$15,900
H 119.5 in W 71 in D 28 in
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
Wood
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$4,500
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Yellow Paint, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Swedish Gustavian period buffet, late 18th century, retaining its original yellow-painted surface with beautifully aged patina. The warm ochre tone, scraped back to its authen...
Wood
Antique Dutch Painted Country Bombe Linen Press Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rare diminutive Dutch Bombe linen press has original white painted over blue with three deep drawers below and a double-door storage space above, which can be disassembled for ea...
Wood
Swedish Painted Pine Sideboard in Soft Grey, circa 1860–1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish sideboard from the mid-19th century, painted in a soft grey tone that enhances its quiet elegance and timeless form. The rectangular top is framed by a decorative d...
Pine
Pair of French Louis XVI Bergères, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of French Louis XVI bergères dating to circa 1780, exemplifying the elegance and restraint of late 18th-century neoclassical design. The chairs feature tall, rounded b...
Fabric, Wood
$11,950
H 81.5 in W 37.5 in D 18.25 in
European two-part vitrine cabinet with fine carvings, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant European two-part vitrine cabinet dating to circa 1790, distinguished by its refined proportions and finely carved architectural details. The upper section features two gl...
Glass, Wood
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Brass, Iron
Swedish Painted Side Table with Cabriole Legs, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graceful Swedish side table from circa 1840, embodying the light, lyrical lines of Scandinavian design from the mid-19th century. Crafted in solid pine and painted in a rich, timew...
Wood
$5,950
H 45.5 in W 49.5 in D 21.5 in
1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period buffet from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, carved reeded diamond motifs, petite rosettes and inner drawers. Radiating a quiet sophistication, th...
Wood
$9,639
H 81.11 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and finely crafted two-part Gustavian secretary cabinet from Sweden, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This piece is characterized by its stately architectural ...
Oak, Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe is a true marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from solid French walnut which was still in abundance during the Napoleon III...
Carrara Marble
Rococo commode signed Johan Martin Ek, Stockholm, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinguished example of 18th-century Swedish craftsmanship, this Rococo period commode is signed by renowned cabinetmaker Johan Martin Ek (1734–1795), active in Stockholm during o...
Wood, Pine
Swedish Late 19th Century Painted Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Swedish bookcase from the late 19th century, newly repainted in a soft grey on the exterior with a bluish-grey wash inside. The upper section features a pair of glazed doo...
Glass, Wood
19th Century Swedish 19th Century Sideboard Circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish sideboard, circa 1870, is a beautiful example of Gustavian design, showcasing its characteristic elegance and functionality. Crafted from solid pine wood, t...
Pine, Paint
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.