19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic Italian Venetian Painted secretary/cabinet. This piece has a wonderful color palette but
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Cupboards
Wood
19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic Italian Venetian Painted secretary/cabinet. This piece has a wonderful color palette but
Wood
$5,995
H 87.5 in W 44 in D 19.5 in
Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding Venetian painted secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasing the artistry
Walnut
$3,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 81.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable
Walnut
$17,424 / item
H 96.46 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Electric Blue Pesaro Secretary
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Secretary with palms decor in gold-leaf. In collaboration with Damonte & Lacarrieu, our Capsule Collection
Wood
$20,000
H 79 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Venetian Hand-Painted Blind Door Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian blind door secretary with a carved scrolled decorative cornice, upper case bookcase with
Brass
$3,475
H 37.75 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful piece. This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie secretary desk. The
Poplar
$3,195
H 78.25 in W 35.5 in D 16.25 in
Italian Venetian Style Distressed Paint Decorated Secretary Desk C. 1950's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Europe with this Italian Venetian style distressed paint-decorated secretary desk, crafted circa the
Metal
$12,600
H 92 in W 52 in D 24 in
Italian Venetian Rococo-Style Painted Secretary Cabinet-Mirrored Doors, c. 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking two-piece Venetian secretary desk, beautifully hand-painted in classic red lacquer with
Wood
$17,424 / item
H 96.46 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Parma Blue Pesaro Secretary with roses
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
pattern. Like everyone of the pieces from our Collections, this Pesaro Secretary is entirely hand-painted
Wood
18th C. Venetian Secretary Hutch with a Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian tall secretary cabinet from the 18th century. This antique 7.75 feet tall
Wood
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted
Wood, Paint
$1,800Sale Price|61% Off
H 82 in W 40 in D 21 in
Unique Venetian Italian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk with Bookcase Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Venetian Italian paint decorated secretary desk with bookcase, circa 1890s, is a remarkable
Walnut
Venetian Style Chinoiserie Decorated Parcel Gilt Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 20th century Italian lacquered secretary bookcase decorated in the Venetian taste with
Brass
$14,000Sale Price|22% Off
H 86.5 in W 43 in D 21 in
Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic late 19th century Italian secretaire cabinet or bookcase made in the Venetian Rococo
Brass
1910 Venetian Painted Secretary, Flowers and Birds
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Venetian painted secretary. Painted flowers and birds. Drawers open. Paint loss throughout
Wood
Antique Venetian Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian painted secretary bookcase showcases the flair for the dramatic that characterizes
Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale green and silver and gold gilt, fall front secretary with a fully painted interior embellished
Gold, Silver
Venetian Painted Secretary Bureau Bookcase’s
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an impressive bureau bookcase painted in a classic Venetian design. The top section with
Wood
18th C. Style Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in Rochester, NY
An Italian Venetion secretary in the 18th century style. All original with the most beautifully
Venetian Style Painted Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
DOUBLE DOME TOP OVER A PAIR OF DOORS ENCLOSING A FITTED INTERIOR,THE BASE WITH SLANT LID DESK WITH FITTED INTERIOR OVER THREE DRAWERS,BRACKET FEET.
Painted Venetian Secretary or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
Venetian secretary with original hand painted finish and lovely floral design. Opening to 26" deep.
Italian Venetian Style Painted Secretary
Located in Manhasset, NY
Attractive Venetian style painted secretary, circa 1960s, overall light green painted with
Wood
Venetian Painted and Gilt Decorated Secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Venetian Louis XV style painted and partial gilt two part secretary desk, made in Italy, circa
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Venetian Hand Painted Secretary Circa 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite hand painted venetian secretary. The upper portion which is painted on both sides has
Wood
Venetian painted cabinet/secretary 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional painting on this piece makes it a real Showpiece. The pale mint green and silver gilt accents Are of the best quality. The doors open wide for a diplay The front drop...
Fruitwood, Paint
Italian Venetian Hand-Painted Secretary, Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful Italian Venetian hand-painted secretary with French style feet and accents. Unusual two
Paint, Wood
A Fine Painted Venetian Secretary with Bronze Mounts
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Painted Venetian Secretary With Bronze Mounts 18th Century The piece is decorated
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H 40 in W 35 in D 17.25 in
Creme Paint Decorated Rococo Italian Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly painted and aged Italian Rococo style secretary desk. The desk features a great
Walnut
Italian Venetian Chinoiserie and Creme Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian Venetian secretary desk is a striking example of decorative artistry, blending
Walnut
Italian Venetian Style Blue-Painted Trompe l'Oeil Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VENETIAN STYLE BLUE-PAINTED TROMPE L'OEIL SECRETARY DESK Circa early 20th century with later
Glass, Paint
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H 95.5 in W 40 in D 22 in
19th Century Venetian Secretary Bookcase with Painted Scenes and Floral Sprays
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely painted green and yellow Italian fall-front secretary bookcase in the Venetian
Paint
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H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 18.5 in
Early Venetian Neo-Classical Style Painted Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful piece. It is an early Venetian neo-classical style secretary desk with original
Poplar
Best Venetian Paint Decorated Antique Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very sophisticated and beautifully painted secretary desk. The painted scenery shows
Beech
Two Piece Quality Floral Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful paint decorated desk with elaborate and well done painted flowers and floral
Walnut
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H 83 in W 44 in D 20 in
Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Italian secretary desk. The desk is in good original condition and has incredible curves. The desk
Walnut
Venetian Rococo Green Japanned Secretary Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped arched cornice over a pair of doors enclosing a red painted interior with shelves over
Wood
Venetian Painted and Gilt Secretary
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Magnificent Venetian rococo style white painted and gilt secretary with green velvet lined bookcase
Paint, Wood
Exceptional 18thc Painted Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic painted Italian secretary with original designs, paint and interior silk fabric.
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet made in two parts in blue paint with polychrome painted floral and gilt figural
Wood
Early 19th Century Venetian Hand Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Venetian hand painted secretary with a floral design. Has nice workable area and
Wood
Venetian Secretary
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand-painted Venetian secretary with silver leaf accents. Two doors on top opens in two a mirror
Wool
19th Century Painted Venetian Secretary or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Baroque style Venetian polychrome painted pine tall secretary, in two parts
Pine
Mid-Century Hand Painted Venetian Bombay Form Secretary
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1960s hand painted Venetian bombay form secretary. It is a wonderful shade of green with
Brass
Antique Continental Hand-Painted Venetian Gilt Drop Front Secretary
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique continental Venetian gilt secretary desk or bookcase features hand-painted exterior and
Wood
Antique Venetian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In all-over pale salmon paint having floral details. Drop-front desk reveals four small drawers and
Wood, Paint
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H 82.75 in W 25.5 in D 19.75 in
Italian Venetian Floral Paint Decorated Antique Distressed Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular distressed-painted Italian-painted secretary desk from Italy. The desk is
Walnut
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H 105 in W 52 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Italian Venetian Painted and Gold Leaf Bombe Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement in your home with this beautifully painted antique secretary from Italy, circa
Stained Glass, Wood
Italian Venetian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic Venetian style polychrome lacquered bookcase. This case piece is exquisitely hand
Wood
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H 84.5 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Rare Bright Green Italian Venetian Painted Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb green and yellow splash of elegance and color disguised as a secretary desk. The
Walnut
19th Century Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted
Brass
19th Century Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This is a Classic Venetian style Italian polychrome lacquered bookcase with hand painted floral
Brass
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H 76 in W 39 in D 18 in
Italian Venetian Style Off White Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase Trumeau
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Venetian style secretary desk, circa 1970s. Features classic Italian form with an off
Hardwood, Paint
Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in Alexandria, VA
Light grey painted secretary with with gold trim & off-white panels. Hand-painted armorial neo
Venetian Painted Secretary / Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very decorative 19th Century Venetian secretary with original paint decoration (ldd9455/10)
Wood, Paint
Italian Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive painted Venetian Secretary cabinet made in the 1920's with the intention that it
Wood, Gesso, Paint
Venetian Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Late 19th century pained Venetian secretary bookcase with bronze grill doors and three drawers.
Venetian Painted Bombe Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
19th c. Painted secretary bookcase. Wonderfully shaped bombe base wtih a shaped top with 2 glass
Wood
Beautiful Venetian Chinoisere Yellow Painted Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Venetian Chinoisere yellow painted secretary, wonderful light yellow with silver leaf and
Brass, Silver Leaf
Venetian Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and petite Venetian silver gilt and faux marble secretary cabinet. This piece was
Venetian Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic and charming 19th Century Venetain secretary with original painted decoration. This
Wood, Paint
Venetian Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive late 19th century painted Venetian Secretary. Painted in light celadon and
Wood, Canvas, Gesso
Venetian Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Original painted Venetian slant front secretary bookcase with mirror door and two drawers. Original
Wood, Glass
Antique Venetian Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique hand-painted Venetian secretary. Two pieces. Original hand-painted condition with gold gilt
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Polychromed Venetian Secretary
Located in Oaks, PA
Polychromed Venetian Secretary Painted with Florals , With two Blind doors above a lower case with
Wood
Beautiful 19th Century Venetian Painted Two-Part Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 19th century Venetian painted two-part slant front secretary desk; the upper section with
Wood
Venetian Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Early 19th century Venetian secretary/chest painted a blue-green with raised gesso chinoisrie
Brass
Venetian Bombay Style Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Venetian Bombay style secretary desk with distressed paint, seven-drawer and marked "Made in
Wood
$1,225Sale Price|50% Off
H 25 in Dm 29 in
Rustic Five Arm Chandelier, Patinated Iron & Wood, Italian, 1940s
Located in Malibu, CA
Five Arm Greige Metal Chandelier with Fluted Wood Cups. Vintage Italian rustic five arm wood & metal chandelier. Metal Floral arms with walnut tone wood base & candle holders...
Iron, Sheet Metal
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.25 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
Beautiful Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This beautiful French Louis XV style trumeau mirror captures the essence of 18th-century Rococo design with its graceful proportions, exquisite detailing, and charming painted decora...
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable. The tapestry fabric has...
Tapestry, Walnut
$2,280Sale Price|35% Off
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Three Shelves
Located in Sofia, BG
An early 19th century Regency period mahogany waterfall bookcase, having shaped sides and three open shelves with a large drawer beneath. England, circa 1820.
Mahogany
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
Wood, Giltwood
$3,250 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian semi flush mount with lacquered bronzato brass leaves and Murano glass diffuser with granular texture / originally designed for the Goodtime Hotel Miami / Made in Italy 3 lig...
Brass
Circle Candle
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Brass
Bronze Wall Light with Birds by Alekos Fassianos
By Alekos Fassianos
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Alekos Fassianos Estate and Carwan Gallery present the first retrospective of the late artist’s design works. Carwan Gallery will replicate new, small editions of most of Fassianos’s...
Bronze
Antler Candleholder
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Candleholder made of red deer antlers and shiny chromed brass.
Antler
$55,000
H 43 in W 17 in D 9 in
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...
Bronze
Angelus Weather Station
By Angelus
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Angelus Weather Station Table clock with 8 day movement Very fine and rare weather station Circa 1960 Origin Switzerland Motif: ship's wheel Clock - barometer - hygrometer - thermome...
Bronze
$1,036Sale Price|68% Off
H 91 in W 83 in D 16 in
Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This impressive French Louis XV style breakfront bookcase vitrine, crafted in solid oak circa 1980, is a striking example of fine European craftsmanship. The substantial design featu...
Oak
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
Brass
$4,114
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important Original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut polished to wax. Armrests ending with two finely hand-carved heads of lion: type of finish produced to in...
Walnut
Side Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian side table by Paolo Buffa for the Hotel Bristol. Etched rectangular glass with stars and circles motives hold by a mahogany pedestal base ending with a brass sabot.
Brass
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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