19th Century Venetian Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A painted Venetian secretaire with shelves and drawers on bottom portion of body.
19th Century Venetian Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A painted Venetian secretaire with shelves and drawers on bottom portion of body.
Impressive 18th Century Italian Venetian Walnut Secretaire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive and unusually tall Venetian black walnut and burled walnut secretary. The mirrored
Mirror, Walnut
$14,500
H 41.5 in W 38.75 in D 18.5 in
Venetian Chinoiserie Painted Secretaire, Wood, Mid-19th Century, Italy
Located in Astoria, NY
Venetian Chinoiserie Painted Secretaire, with figural and landscape scene motif, and fall front
Wood
Venetian rococo 19 th century bureau/secretaire hand painted
Located in Houston, TX
This fine quality Venetian secretary is beautifully carved and finely Painted in pale teal and rose
Hardwood
1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire
Located in Bradenton, FL
An Italian inlaid Venetian-style secretaire, circa 1960. Decorated throughout with walnut veneers
Walnut
Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Venetian Secretary (Secretaire / Bureau Cabinet) 18th Century An 18th-century Italian
Walnut
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
20th Century Wood Venetian Trumeau Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian trumeau from the mid-20th century. Double body furniture carved and veneered in walnut
Wood
Italian Venetian Pink Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Italian Venetian Pink Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Cabinet. It is beautifully hand painted with
Wood
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
20th Century Wood Venetian Bureau Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian bureau from the mid-20th century. The furniture is curved front and sides, veneered in
Wood
20th Century Wood Venetian Trumeau Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian trumeau from the mid-20th century. Curved furniture, carved and veneered in walnut, burl
Wood
19th Century Venetian Lacquer Painted Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
crafted in the Venetian and Rococo Revival period styles. The piece features a beautifully timeworn
Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Glass
20th Century Painted Wood Venetian Bureau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian bureau from the second half of the 20th century. Beautifully designed furniture
Wood
20th Century Wood Venetian Double Body Trumeau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian trumeau from the mid-20th century. Moved furniture and veneered in walnut, burl, cherry
Wood
$7,500
H 94.25 in W 46.75 in D 21.75 in
Niccolini Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Bombay Secretary Desk Signed 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This distinguished Niccolini Venetian Rococo secretary desk, originating from the 20th century, is
Wood
$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
$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
$17,268 / 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
features bold designs while maintaining many of our antique silhouettes and Venetian techniques. We’ve
Wood
$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 coral and gilt interior makes such a vibrant statement. Each panel of the serpentine f...
Poplar
$11,019
H 86.62 in W 41.15 in D 20.08 in
CIRCA 1900 VENETIAN CHINOISERIE DECORATED PARCEL GILT BUREAU BOOKCASE DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Venetian Secrtaire Bureau Bookcase made in the Chinosierie taste with a parcel gilt finish Please note
Hardwood
$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
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
$30,132
H 91.74 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
What makes this piece unique and special is its originali twist to the characteristic Secretaire, a
Walnut
$3,895
H 71.75 in W 29 in D 16 in
Fine Red Chinoiserie Gold Leaf Italian-Made Rococo Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine red Chinoiserie gold leaf Italian-made Rococo Venetian secretary desk is an extraordinary
Walnut
$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
$5,995
H 82.68 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Lacquered and Gold Chinoiserie Wood Venetian Trumeau Desk, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Rare Venetian chinoiserie trumeau from the mid-20th century. Double-body furniture, curved in
Wood
$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
$17,268 / 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
on each side of the Furniture by using the very best 18th century Craftsmanship Venetian Techniques
Wood
$4,448
H 103.55 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976
Located in Prato, IT
Venezia, Italy, handcrafted production from 1976 In Venetian style Louis XV Painted and decorated
Mirror, Wood
Venetian Louis XV Walnut Bureau Secretaire
Located in Vo', Veneto
Shaped Venetian Bureau Secretaire in Walnut Wood Type: Walnut and walnut burl Period: Mid 1700s
Nutwood
Venetian Secretaire
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful venetian secretaire with three drawers and a fitted interior and two door bookcase above.
Wood
Small Venetian secretaire-bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small Venetian rococo polychrome and floral painted drop-front secretaire-bookcase of serpentine
Wood
Rare 18th Century Venetian Polychrome Secretaire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 18th century venetian polychrome secretaire of exceptional quality and condition with three
Wood
Unavailable
H 93.75 in W 46.34 in D 24.75 in
Incomparable 18th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Secretaire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An incomparable 18th century Venetian chinoiserie secretaire with full shaped domed cornice above
Venetian Etched and Mirrored Secretaire-Bookcase
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Venetian Etched and Mirrored Secretaire-Bookcase. Beveled mirrored sides and front with scroll and
Glass, Giltwood
18th Century Venetian Burled Olivewood Secretaire
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century venetian burled olivewood secretaire, the shaped pediment surmounted by carved
18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional 18th century lacquered secretary bookcase with mirrored doors. The lacquer features snake charmers and a chinoiserie scenes with children. This came from an important P...
Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945
Located in Liverpool, GB
A palace-like, tall Venetian secretary, with a light olive-colored polychrome, beautiful gilding
Wood
VENETIAN BOMBE SHAPED BURL OLIVE WOOD SECRETARY
Located in New York, NY
VENETIAN BOMBE SHAPED BURL OLIVEWOOD SECRETARY
Olive
Handpainted Venetian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Secretairie, having mirrored double cupboard doors surmounted by shaped pediment, over slant front desk and single frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs terminating in hoofed feet; ...
Wood, Mirror
Venetian Secretaire Cabinet in Hand Painted Yellow Lacquer
Located in Kent, Dover
A late 19th Century Venetian secretaire cabinet in a striking yellow lacquer, with beautifully hand
Brass
A Fine Painted Venetian Secretaire With Bronze Mounts
Located in Sheffield, MA
The piece is decorated throughout with wonderful details. In two parts the upper section with a crest over two cupboard doors opening to several shelves inside, over a lower section...
19th Century Venetian Painted Secretaire
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Etched Venetian glass mirrored secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Venetian glass etched mirror secretaire with four doors and drop down shelf featuring floral and
Glass
Italian Hand-Painted Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Decoratively painted Venetian style cabinet or secretaire.
Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale green and silver and gold gilt, fall front secretary with a fully painted interior embellished with floral motifs.
Gold, Silver
19thc Venetian Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Painted and Decorated Italian Secretary
Wood
19th c. Venetian Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petie Painted Secretary
Wood
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.
18th century Venetian Secretay
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully painted five drawer fall front secretary
Fitted interior with original paint
c.1900 Venetian Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic, burl wood and walnut secretary with scrolling crown and hidden and serpentine drawers.
Burl, Walnut
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 Stamford, CT
Attractive Venetian style painted secretary, circa 1960s, overall light green painted with
Wood
Venetian Walnut Bookcase circa 1940
Located in Doylestown, PA
Venetian walnut secretary bookcase, broken arched pediment with mirrored cartouche above double
Antique Venetian Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian painted secretary bookcase showcases the flair for the dramatic that characterizes
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
19th Century Venetian, Olive Wood Bureau
Located in Hixson, TN
This is a 19th Century Venetian burr olive wood bureau with a slant top and lid which opens to
19th Century Lacquered Venetian Bouquesse Cabinet
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An original red lacquered with figures wood Bouquesse hand-crafted and painted in Venice in the 19th century, very good conditions considering use and age
Fruitwood, Lacquer
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 a fold down slant lid writing surface fitted with drawers, over seven drawers 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 aged soft pale green painted, silver gold gilded and overall raised scenic chinoiserie...
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
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
18th Century Venetian-style Italian Burled Wood Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian burled wood (probably walnut) veneered baroque-style secretary with mirrored glass doors.
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
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 decorations. The desk is two pieces and measures 74 tall x 27 widex 17 deep. The desk...
Walnut
Sold
H 72.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
Narrow Venetian Italian Circassian Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful desk with a great narrow width that's perfect for smaller spaces or an entryway. The secretary is in good original condition with a fine aged patina on the mirror...
Walnut
Sold
H 40.56 in W 28.94 in D 14.57 in
Small Antique Italian Drop-Front Scriban Desk Hand-Painted Venetian Chinoiserie
Located in London, Park Royal
craftsmanship with the poetic detailing of Venetian artistry. The exterior is expressively hand-painted in the
Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 18 in D 37 in
Antique Italian Venetian Olive Burl Serpentine Secretary Slant Desk Bureau Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive antique Italian Venetian drop front secretary desk. Made from olive burl with a
Olive, Burl
Sold
H 96.86 in W 50.01 in D 23.23 in
20th Century Lacquered, Silvered and Hand Painted Wood Venetian Trumeau, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large Venetian trumeau from the mid-20th century. Moved furniture on the front and sides, richly
Wood
Sold
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 90 in W 40 in D 20 in
Fine Olive Wood Venetian Rococo Solid Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Venetian rococo mirrored Secretary desk. This is a one piece desk and doesn't
Olive
Sold
H 92.25 in W 44.25 in D 24.25 in
An 18th Century Italian Venetian Rococo Walnut Slant Front Desk Bureau Bookcase
Located in CH
An 18th century Italian Venetian Rococo walnut slant front desk bureau bookcase. The arched
Wood
Venetian Chinoiserie Decorated Ladies Secretaire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Country pale yellow painted secretary cabinet desk with light pink Chinese toile style decorations. The top double doors open to two shelves and the drop front writing surface opens ...
Neoclassical Venetian Drop-Leaf Secretaire, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Venetian neoclassical drop-leaf secretaire, supported by 4 truncated pyramidal legs, 3 frontal
Olive, Walnut
Sold
H 43.71 in W 54.34 in D 24.81 in
Barocchetto Drop-Leaf Secretaire High Veneto, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Venetian Barocchetto drop-leaf secretaire supported by shelf-shaped feet; curved front with three
Maple, Walnut, Burl
Fine Hand-Painted Venetian 19th Century Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of a Venetian bureau bookcase, or secretaire, having a serpentine cornice
Sold
H 43.31 in W 33.47 in D 18.51 in
Venetian 1960s Secretaire Commode Empire Style, Cream Lacquered Wood, Decorated
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian 1960s Secretaire commode empire style, cream lacquered wood, hand-decorated with glass top
Wood
Sold
H 87.8 in W 50.79 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Venetian Italian Secretaire Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian trumeau from the early 20th century. Furniture in ornately carved, lacquered and painted
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
Venetian Burl Walnut Secretary
Located in Hixson, TN
A striking Venetian burl walnut secretary. Made in the early era of the 20th century. Exceptional
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 cubby. There are age splits and minor losses on edges. There is some paint loss (i...
Wood, Paint
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
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 decoration. With a serpentine baroque crest with a gilt landscape in the center cartouc...
Wood
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$19,367
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$5,100
H 71.75 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Pine, Paint
$45,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in Dm 17 in
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Elemental Centerpiece/Candlabra with Bowls and Candelabra Arms. The centerpiece is composed of porcelain in a multipart structure integrating both bow...
Porcelain
$1,849 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 23.25 in
Companion Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Carved Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36in W: 24in D: 23 1/4in SH: 16 3/4in This pair of antique companion pair of Louis XVI style distressed gilt armchairs is perfect for you and your home and are a lov...
Gold Leaf
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
Ceramic
$1,039,601
H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...
Malachite, Silver
Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Florentine Style Credenza, with Painted, Gold Gilt and Crackle Finish. One drawer and one door with original key. Some wear to finish from age and use. Good overall condition.
Gold Leaf
$18,887
H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
Wood
$5,905
H 72.84 in W 58.67 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: about 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
$101,930
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
1825 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Cupboard with Flowers Technical information: Period: 1825 Origin: Tyrolean Alps Wood type: Fir Height: 191 cm 75.2 in Width: 153 cm (169 cm with frame) 60.2 in (6...
Fir
$62,357Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Antique Venetian Baroque Carved and Painted Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a tall scrolled back and scrolled lower frame. In the Classic Venetian sage green paint with white scrolls and a large polychrome painted crest on the back. The bench platform l...
Wood
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$18,950Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 40.75 in W 29.13 in D 29.5 in
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
Fabric, Giltwood
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.
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