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Tambour Secretary

Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
drawers and pigeonholes enclosed by two tambour doors, the lower section with a fold over top writing
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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maddox Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk & Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
compartment with tambour doors. The doors open to secretary storage with six pigeon holes set between six
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Vintage 1930s American Hepplewhite Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk. Item features a 3 part
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Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A Louis XVI secretary desk in mahogany with satinwood inlays. Offers a cylinder top that opens to
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Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Traditional Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage traditional roll-top secretary desk with tambour closure, spacious writing surface, and
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Mid-20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Traditional Roll Top Secretary Desk
Vintage Traditional Roll Top Secretary Desk
$795
H 47.5 in W 21.75 in D 25.5 in
A Rare Modern Tambour Desk Cabinet by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare roll top tambour desk/secretary in walnut with an extendable writing surface. As the tambour
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20th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Gorgeous rosewood secretary with tambour doors and a slide-out desk, designed by Børge Mogensen
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton Tambour secretary offers deeply striated mahogany construction with upper
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Metal

Hepplewhite Inlaid Flame Mahogany Diminutive Tambour Secretary, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Hepplewhite style Bureau à Gradin Tambour secretary desk offers flame mahogany
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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Bronze

Danish Mid Century MODERN TEAK Tambour Secretary DESK, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Secretary Desk, c. 1960's. Incredible profile with hidden
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Hepplewhite style secretary offers flame mahogany construction with tower having tambour
Category

Mid-20th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful Sheraton, Federal style, two part Mount Vernon Hickory Chair Company cherry secretary
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1990s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
large lockable tambour door, six drawers, multiple letter / index / files / and cubbies. Includes brass
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Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Heppelwhite Inlaid Tambour Hall Secretary
Located in Hanover, MA
Heppelwhite Inlaid Tambour Secretary Desk with Hinged Writing Lid Over Three Drawers. Federal
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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century Dutch Tambour Stripped Oak Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Dutch Tambour stripped oak secretary, bookcase was handcrafted from solid old-growth
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mahogany Secretary Mullioned Bookcase with Tambour Doors c1800
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary offers mahogany construction with upper bookcase having double mullioned glass
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Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Hepplewhite Tambour Mahogany and Tiger Maple Secretary C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hepplewhite Tambour Mahogany And Tiger Maple Writing Desk With Banded Herringbone Inlay C1830 Measures - 46.5
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Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tambour Roll Top Secretary by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Scandinavian Modern Danish teak tambour roll-top secretary by Dyrlund is a true showcase of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Teak Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk + Tambour Storage, Made in Denmark
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak secretary desk + Tambour storage, Made in Denmark by BPS Bernhard
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary Hutch with Pullout Desk Top
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisite Danish made bookcase with secretary desk. The piece packs a wallop with storage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations Mid Century Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bureau with tambour door secretary desk and bookcase By Kipp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Tambour Door Secretary D
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chicago, IL
38” x 17” x 71.25”H Drexel Declaration series walnut secretary desk. Versatile piece designed by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Walnut

Pull-Out Desk Top Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
condo, apartment and cottage dwellers. The secretary desk also has spacious drawers at bottom. Artist’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Pull-Out Desk Top Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Bookcase Tambour Door Secretary
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
condo, apartment and cottage dwellers. The secretary desk also has spacious drawers at bottom. Artist’s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage S Curve Tambour Roll Top Secretary Office Library Banker Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Oak roll top office or library desk. Features a S curve serpentine tambour roll top that
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine federal mahogany secretary desk features an upper section with tambour doors opening up
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Maddox Hepplewhite Banded Mahogany Tambour Door Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hepplewhite or Federal style tambour door writing desk or secretary desk By Maddox
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bernhard Pedersen & Sons Teak Secretary Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful teak secretary desk with tambour door by Bernhard Pedersen and Son. BPS. Drop front desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Roll Top Desk, Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany roll top desk ~ Secretary features a tambour cover that
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Tambour Secretary Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35.5? wide x 18.25? deep x 40.25? tall Condition: In excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Tambour Secretary Desk in Teak
Danish Modern Tambour Secretary Desk in Teak
H 40.25 in W 35.5 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Hepplewhite Style Maddox Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, Circa 1930
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Hepplewhite style secretary by Maddox offers mahogany construction with upper bookcase
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Secretary desk by Bombay Furniture Co. Beautiful veneer mahogany finish. Dated 2004. Table
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
English Mahogany Tambour Graduated Hinged Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany secretary with a carved molded dental cornice, two hinged upper case doors
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Important Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Cylinder Secretary Bookcase
By John Aitken 1
Located in New York, NY
IMPORTANT FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY TAMBOUR CYLINDAR SECRETARY BOOKCASE Attributed to John Aitken
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Antique 1790s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Belgian oak secretary with tamboured doors, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful antique Belgian oak secretary, circa 1890, with tamboured doors, ivory keyholes and
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

A rare size Geo. III secretary
Located in Tacoma, WA
A very rare size Geo> III mahogany secretary with a tambour rll front base opening to expose a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

Materials

Wood

A rare size Geo. III secretary
A rare size Geo. III secretary
H 77.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Danish Design Vintage Secretaire Designed by Dyrlund Smith
By Dyrlund
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
, everything is thought of with large drawers and very small drawers incl. Tambour front top. The secretary is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Hepplewhite Ladies Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine Hepplewhite inlaid mahogany two part ladies secretary desk, with tambour top section
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Poplar

Hepplewhite Ladies Desk
Hepplewhite Ladies Desk
H 44 in W 40.5 in D 21 in

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Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique George III English Mahogany secretary bookcase, with a fitted collector's or doctor's cabinet to the base, circa 1790. The bookcase in two sections; the top secti...
Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone can have a taste of iconic Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency style with this perfectly sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsic...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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Antique William & Mary Mahogany Marquetry Barley Twist Dressing Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mahogany William & Mary style dressing table / writing desk / console featuring rectangular form with matchbook / burl top over large marquetry inlaid drawer with fruitwood f...
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Early 20th Century William and Mary Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
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Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
$2,880 Sale Price
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Located in Shreveport, LA
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By Baker Furniture Company
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

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By Schmieg & Kotzian
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Tambour Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tambour secretary for your home. A tambour secretary — often made from wood, mahogany and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tambour secretary — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tambour secretary, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made tambour secretary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dyrlund, Hickory Chair Furniture Company and Maddox Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tambour Secretary?

Prices for a tambour secretary start at $1,155 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $2,723.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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