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Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750

Located in Belmont, MA

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland, Circa 1750 A refined mid-18th century Swiss Baroque secretary desk with an elegant bombe front and beautifully figured walnut veneer.

Category

1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant Italian walnut secretary desk features a slanted fall-front that opens to reveal compartments and small drawers for organized storage.

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk C1880
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk C1880

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk C1880 Measures - 83 1/2" x 43" x 21 1/4" An Eastlake Victorian secretary desk from circa 1880, made from walnut wood.

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Late 19th Century Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Secretary desk, circa 1900
Secretary desk, circa 1900

Secretary desk, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This secretary desk from circa 1900 combines functionality with a timeless appearance.

Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

Located in Belmont, MA

Baroque secretary desk, Switzerland, 1750. This gorgeous baroque secretary desk stands out for its very pretty walnut veneer.

Category

1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished. Measure 45.75" in width, 21" in depth and 44" in height.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860
Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860

Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique English Regency secretary desk in two parts. Three exterior drawers and many inside compartments.

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three spacious drawers in the lower part.

Category

1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

Located in Water Mill, NY

Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Secretary desk with exquisite ash veneer and a three-drawer commode base.

Category

Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier style.

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk Unsigned C1880 Measures - 88 1/4" x 45 3/4" x 23 1/4" A striking example of Renaissance Revival design, this walnut and burl...

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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency Monumental Carved Georgian Secretary Desk
Vintage Regency Monumental Carved Georgian Secretary Desk

Vintage Regency Monumental Carved Georgian Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Regency Georgian Secretary Desk features intricate carved details and a classic silhouette.

Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890 Measures - 62 1/4" x 31 3/4" x 20 5/8" This antique Victorian secretary desk, crafted around 1890, ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

German Baroque Secretary Desk, 1750
German Baroque Secretary Desk, 1750

German Baroque Secretary Desk, 1750

Located in Leimen, DE

German Baroque Secretary Desk, Circa 1750 A rare mid-18th century German Baroque secretary desk of straight architectural form, crafted circa 1750.

Category

1750s German Baroque Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation
19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation

19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation Delicately shaped and richly adorned, this 19th-century secretary desk in the style of Louis Phi...

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

A fine example of Victorian Eastlake design, this two-piece secretary desk is crafted from rich walnut and burl wood.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750
French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750

French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750

Located in Leimen, DE

Step back in time with our exquisite 18th-century Louis XV Secretary Desk, a true masterpiece of French craftsmanship.

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Secretary Desk, Leather Inlay, 1900
Antique English Secretary Desk, Leather Inlay, 1900

Antique English Secretary Desk, Leather Inlay, 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautiful English secretary desk Antique Victorian Pedestal Desk 19th Century partner desk.

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet.

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19th Century British Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk
Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk

Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French 19th century hand-painted secretary desk, the patina is so much beautiful in person, it has a little repair on one side, see pictures, the chains are not original,...

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1880s French Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk
American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk

American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American (18/19th Century) block front mahogany secretary desk with a slant top drop front over 3 drawers supported on ogee bracket feet.   

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19th Century American Country Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, Germany 1780
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, Germany 1780

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, Germany 1780

Located in Leimen, DE

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, Germany, Circa 1780 A finely proportioned Louis XVI secretary desk, crafted in Germany circa 1780.

Category

1780s German Louis XVI Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

French Empire Secretary Desk, 19th Century – Mahogany Veneer, Marble Top, Bronze Details This stunning 19th-century French Empire secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasin...

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1810s French Empire Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Secretary Desk
18th Century French Secretary Desk

18th Century French Secretary Desk

Located in Belmont, MA

This gorgeous Louis XV Secretary desk dates back to around 1750-60 and was made in France.

Category

1750s French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Queen Anne Secretary Desk 19th Century
Queen Anne Secretary Desk 19th Century

Queen Anne Secretary Desk 19th Century

Located in Fulton, CA

A 19th century Queen Anne secretary desk crafted in solid mahogany with flame mahogany detail.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Queen Anne Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Located in Fulton, CA

American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye maple detail.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80
Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80

Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80

Located in Belmont, MA

Antique French Secretary Desk from the Late 18th Century Explore this French 18th century secretary desk, crafted in France circa 1770-80 during the the so called Transition Period, ...

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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood.

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Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk

19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Hand Painted and with original functional key.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Paint, Ribbon

Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Secretary Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlaid marquetry, and original...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Late Victorian drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with inset mirror on backsplash, ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Located in Milford, NH

This splendid secretary desk most likely is of MA origin and dates to circa 1790-1810 and is in very good condition, with some surface & shelf restorations, minor escutcheon and surf...

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation

Located in Opole, PL

We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactu...

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1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820

Located in Leimen, DE

Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820. This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellished with original lion head brass fittings a...

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk or writing desk with bookcase hutch top In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Carved quar...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Copper

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s
Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s

Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Jacobean or Renaissance Revival style drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Ornate carved oak, with original brass hardware.

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1920s American Jacobean Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

18th century Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany 1750
18th century Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany 1750

18th century Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany 1750

Located in Leimen, DE

Exquisite Antique Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany, c. 1750 A true collector’s gem, this Rococo secretary desk from Germany, circa 1750, embodies 18th-century elegance and craftsmanship.

Category

1750s German Rococo Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk – France, c. 1780-1800 This stunning Louis XVI secretary desk, crafted in France between 1780 and 1800, is a masterpiece of 18th-century craftsman...

Category

1780s French Louis XVI Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Measures: 25.75"W x 15"D x 47"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Oak

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period petite drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Copper

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut
Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut

Located in Leimen, DE

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany, 1750 This exquisite antique Baroque secretary desk from Germany (circa 1750) is a rare find for antique furniture collectors.

Category

1750s German Baroque Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copp...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Chalet" drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass studded...

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with original copper h...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley (signed with paper label) USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with ori...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Copper

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key

Located in Soquel, CA

French Provincial Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key. Original Finish.

Category

1860s French Provincial Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship.

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1870s American Federal Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s
Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous petite French Provincial Louis XV style drop front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Edinburg Cabinet Co.

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1890s American Louis XV Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk
Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk

Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent Empire-style secretary desk is a masterclass in 19th-century cabinetmaking, featuring spectacular book-matched flame mahogany veneers that create a mesmerizing, symm...

Category

19th Century American Empire Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60
Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60

Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60

Located in Leimen, DE

This stunning French Louis XV secretary desk, crafted in Paris around 1750, is a remarkable example of 18th-century artistry and sophistication.

Category

1750s French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite 18th-Century Louis XV Secretary Desk This stunning Louis XV Secretary Desk, dating back to 1770, showcases the elegance of 18th-century French craftsmanship.

Category

1760s French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

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Mid-19th Century French Secretary Desk
Mid-19th Century French Secretary Desk

Mid-19th Century French Secretary Desk

Unavailable

H 62 in W 37.5 in D 16 in

Mid-19th Century French Secretary Desk

Located in Westmount, Quebec

A mid-19th century French Secretary desk Mahogany and limewood inlaid Measures: 1m 57 x 1m (61" 5/8 x 39" 1/2).

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk
American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk

American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 19 in

American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk

Located in Seattle, WA

Fantastic late 19th century bird's eye maple secretary desk with faux bamboo details and lift top green leather writing surface.

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19th Century American Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

Unavailable

H 55 in W 40.5 in D 18.75 in

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

Located in Sharon, MA

A handsome Federal mahogany secretary desk, probably Southeastern Massachusetts, circa 1815.

Category

19th Century American Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Birdseye Maple

Antique Small Secretary Desk in Wood
Antique Small Secretary Desk in Wood

Antique Small Secretary Desk in Wood

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 33.86 in D 14.57 in

Antique Small Secretary Desk in Wood

Located in Bruttisellen, CH

Very fine antique wooden secretary desk, in style of George III period, circa 1810.

Category

Early 19th Century European George III Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk
Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Unavailable

H 84.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very fine Hepplewhite figured mahogany secretary desk, in two parts, the upper section with arcaded shaped cornice above two diamond mullioned glass doors, in turn above two flat pan...

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18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk with Fall-Front
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk with Fall-Front

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk with Fall-Front

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

An outstanding mahogany stipo or secretary desk with three large drawers on its lower body, a fall front with a beautiful interior featuring several drawers in its centre and three d...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Baroque Secretary Desk with Built-In, Signed Mora Clock, circa 1760
Swedish Baroque Secretary Desk with Built-In, Signed Mora Clock, circa 1760

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 pendulum and weights.

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

A Sheraton Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase,  Maine
A Sheraton Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase,  Maine

A Sheraton Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, Maine

Unavailable

H 86 in W 38.5 in D 19 in

A Sheraton Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, Maine

Located in Sharon, MA

An intriguing Sheraton Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, probably South central Maine, circa 1820.

Category

19th Century American Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Secretary/Desk
Chippendale Secretary/Desk

Chippendale Secretary/Desk

Unavailable

H 100 in W 48 in D 27 in

Chippendale Secretary/Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Haven, CT

George III period mahogany Chinese Chippendale secretary bookcase, England, circa 1790. The original ogee bracket feet and the broken arch pediment top are finely carved in the Chine...

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1790s English Chippendale Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique Biedermeier style abatante secretary desk, unbranded. Walnut with walnut & other wood veneers, decorative overhang to top, wood keyhole escutcheons to doors with brass key...

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut

Antique Secretary Desk Bookcase
Antique Secretary Desk Bookcase

Antique Secretary Desk Bookcase

Unavailable

H 63 in W 42 in D 11.5 in

Antique Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in Manhattan Beach, CA

Three piece mahogany veneered secretary bookcase. A pair of arched glazed cabinet doors, drop desk door, 2 large drawers with wooden pulls.

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19th Century British Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Faux Bamboo Secretary/desk
Faux Bamboo Secretary/desk

Faux Bamboo Secretary/desk

Unavailable

H 66.5 in W 37.5 in D 17.25 in

Faux Bamboo Secretary/desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Faux Bamboo Secretary with open writing area. Beautifuly carved drawers and shelves inside the cabinet.Unique and very functional piece of furniture

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19th Century Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique 18th Century drop front secretary desk in the Chippendale style, unbranded.

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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk
19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk

19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk

Unavailable

H 85 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk

Located in Naples, FL

A museum quality fine antique for your special home. The bookcase with duel arched molded hood is surmounted by three turned urn-form finials above a straight case fitted with a pair...

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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Dutch Marquetry Drop Front Secretary / Desk
18th Century, Dutch Marquetry Drop Front Secretary / Desk

18th Century, Dutch Marquetry Drop Front Secretary / Desk

Unavailable

H 42.75 in W 45 in D 23.5 in

18th Century, Dutch Marquetry Drop Front Secretary / Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

This splendid drop front desk / secretary / secretaire, is completely covered with a beautiful floral and urn marquetry.

Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire
Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire

Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire

Located in Providence, RI

This is an exuberant, high style secretary that employs the use of contrasting wood typical of Hepplewhite design furniture that gives a dramatic eye appeal. The use of contrasting v...

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1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts
Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts

Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts

Located in Seattle, WA

Spanish-style desk with upper drawers. Mahogany wood with stenciled drawer fronts and highlights, 19th century. Flat desk top with two lower drawers and nice drawers at the back. ...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Secretary Desk from the First Half XIX Century Veneered Flame Birch
Biedermeier Secretary Desk from the First Half XIX Century Veneered Flame Birch

Biedermeier Secretary Desk from the First Half XIX Century Veneered Flame Birch

By Biedermeier

Located in GDYNIA, 22

For sale I offer the secretary Biedermeier veneered flame birch from the first half of the 19th century in very good condition!  

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Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Birch

French secretary desk in Louis Philippe style, made of mahogany wood from the 18
French secretary desk in Louis Philippe style, made of mahogany wood from the 18

French secretary desk in Louis Philippe style, made of mahogany wood from the 18

Located in Barletta, IT

Secrétaire français de la deuxième moitié du XIXe siècle, de style Louis Philippe, en bois de mahogany et de plume de mahogany. Il présente deux tiroirs dans la partie supérieure, un...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood
Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood

Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 29.53 in

Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood

Located in Senden, NRW

Beautiful men's desk from the Art Deco period. Pretty and elegant secretary desk produced circa 1910-1925 out of luxurious cherrywood.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Cherry

1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture
1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture

1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture

Unavailable

H 46.25 in W 13.25 in D 27.25 in

1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture

Located in Alhambra, CA

No major flaws. Rockford Secretary Desk Length: 27.25" Height: 46.25" Width: 13.25"

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1920s North American Chinoiserie Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'
Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'

Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Bankson and Lawson 'School', Sheraton manner sideboard with a English influenced fall-front butler's secretary drawer. Exceptionally vibrant crotch and flame mahogany veneers and b...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Stunning Lacquered Inlay Secretary with Gorgeous Hardware
Stunning Lacquered Inlay Secretary with Gorgeous Hardware

Stunning Lacquered Inlay Secretary with Gorgeous Hardware

Unavailable

H 39.49 in W 36 in D 16.5 in

Stunning Lacquered Inlay Secretary with Gorgeous Hardware

Located in Memphis, TN

Bring the grandeur into your home with this fantastic secretary desk with stunning marquetry design from the first half of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk
1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk

1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk

Unavailable

H 58.75 in W 41.75 in D 18.25 in

1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk

Located in Birmingham, AL

1880 Biedermeier Dropfront Marble Top Secretary Desk Execellent Condition with original embossed leather surface, two skeleton keys operate all three functioning locks.

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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790

Unavailable

H 85.83 in W 42.13 in D 14.97 in

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Below the bookcase, the secretary desk portion is revealed by a drop-down front, which when opened, provides a leather-inset writing surface and an array of small drawers and pigeonh...

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1790s British George III Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Set of Two Antique French Old Paris Porcelain 'Porte Plume" Statues
Beautiful Set of Two Antique French Old Paris Porcelain 'Porte Plume" Statues

Beautiful Set of Two Antique French Old Paris Porcelain 'Porte Plume" Statues

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

The "Porte Plume" was used at the secretary desk for inserting the feather ink pens.

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1830s French Empire Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Secretary Rolltop Desk
Italian Secretary Rolltop Desk

Italian Secretary Rolltop Desk

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 46.25 in D 23.25 in

Italian Secretary Rolltop Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

An Italian neoclassical kingwood, tulipwood, fruitwood and ebonized marquetry roll top desk from Lombardy region in the style of Guiseppe Maggiolini (1738 - 1814).

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Kingwood, Tulipwood, Fruitwood

Restored Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Desk Secretary
Restored Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Desk Secretary

Restored Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Desk Secretary

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 45.67 in D 30.71 in

Restored Josef Danhauser Biedermeier Desk Secretary

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Senden, NRW

Original desk from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1845 designed by Josef Danhauser, Vienna. A beautiful restored desk with stunning column feet and a rootwood or burl writing sur...

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture
Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture

Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture

Located in Senden, NRW

Elaborately crafted small men's desk from the Gründerzeit period. This is a beautiful restored secretary from the time of historicism, made circa 1885.

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19th Century Austrian Revival Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary
Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Unavailable

H 95 in W 40 in D 23 in

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Located in Manhattan, NY

19th century American cylinder desk with bookcase and drawers.

Category

Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Traveling Secretary
Antique English Traveling Secretary

Antique English Traveling Secretary

Unavailable

H 16 in W 16 in D 13 in

Antique English Traveling Secretary

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century English traveling secretary in calamander wood with birch wood interior.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood, Birch

French Desk, Secretary in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period
French Desk, Secretary in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period

French Desk, Secretary in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Manduel, FR

Secretary in Boulle marquetrym Period Napoleon III, perfect condition. Cabinet with large size, opening by four drawers and one flap. Beautiful marquetry work, elegant and refined,...

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Secretary
18th Century Swedish Secretary

18th Century Swedish Secretary

Unavailable

H 48.5 in W 49.5 in D 21 in

18th Century Swedish Secretary

Located in New York, NY

Painted secretary with four lower drawers and fitted interior

Category

18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Empire Secretary
19th Century French Empire Secretary

19th Century French Empire Secretary

Unavailable

H 53 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in

19th Century French Empire Secretary

Located in Washington, DC

French Empire secretary in cherry with architectural interior and ebonized columns with bronze doré fittings.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Secretary Desks

Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet

Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet

Unavailable

H 88.98 in W 44.49 in D 26.78 in

Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet

Located in London, Middlesex

In 1744 one was described in an inventory as a black lacquered Chinese chest of drawers with a secretary desk and above a cupboard with three small gilded figures on the top.

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1730s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Secretary of Louis XV, Stamped by Jean Baptiste Saunier, 18th Century
Secretary of Louis XV, Stamped by Jean Baptiste Saunier, 18th Century

Secretary of Louis XV, Stamped by Jean Baptiste Saunier, 18th Century

By J. B. Saunier

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Upholstered secretary with curved front and decorated sides inlaid with geometric butterfly wing patterns in rosewood and violet wood, opening with two drawers, a flap revealing six ...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique desk  Wilhelminian style  Walnut
Antique desk  Wilhelminian style  Walnut

Antique desk Wilhelminian style Walnut

Unavailable

H 48.04 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in

Antique desk Wilhelminian style Walnut

Located in Würzburg, DE

✓ Dainty & elegant ✓ Unique craftsmanship ✓ Practical and beautiful Dimensions: W: 120cm H: 122cm D: 70cm Item: Antique desk secretary Item no.: 914 Epoch: Wilhelminian style aro...

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1880s German Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Nutwood

Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975

Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Secretary, Scotland 1810, H975 Scotland 1810 Solid Oak Original finish Rectangular solid oak top Locking fall front writing s...

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19th Century North American Georgian Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Oak

Black Art Nouveau Oak Wood Desk from 1925
Black Art Nouveau Oak Wood Desk from 1925

Black Art Nouveau Oak Wood Desk from 1925

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 71.26 in D 31.89 in

Black Art Nouveau Oak Wood Desk from 1925

Located in Senden, NRW

This is a charming, original Art Nouveau secretary or desk made of oak, from 1925 very elaborately made.

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Desk with Extension, Polished Mahogany, Dark, Wooden, circa 1840
Biedermeier Desk with Extension, Polished Mahogany, Dark, Wooden, circa 1840

Biedermeier Desk with Extension, Polished Mahogany, Dark, Wooden, circa 1840

By Biedermeier

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

The composition closes from the top with a top with a suitcase of drawers and cabinets, which acts as a secretary. A desk with a drawer and an additional retractable top under the...

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1840s Polish Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie
Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie

Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie

Unavailable

H 28 in W 9.5 in D 24.5 in

Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Pasadena, CA

In one, Thomire cast and finished a martial allegory sculpted by Louis-Simon Boizot, who had provided draped caryatid models for furniture mounts that were touched up by Thomire, app...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

An Empire Ormolu Centerpiece Attributed  To Pierre-Phillipe Thomire, Circa 1815
An Empire Ormolu Centerpiece Attributed  To Pierre-Phillipe Thomire, Circa 1815

An Empire Ormolu Centerpiece Attributed To Pierre-Phillipe Thomire, Circa 1815

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Pasadena, CA

A great number of the bronzes by Thomire in the Imperial residences had been commissioned, but further bronzes were supplied as collateral for a loan that was extended to Thomire in ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase on Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase on Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase on Desk, 19th Century

Located in Seattle, WA

Secretary bookcase on desk. Drawer pulls out and front drops down to reveal fitted desk interior.

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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary

Unavailable

H 56.7 in W 31.89 in D 20.08 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk Secretary

Located in Liverpool, GB

Very high-class, impressive secretary with a retractable writing table, made in the second half of the 19th century, in the style of Louis XVI with elements of the Directorate style....

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted
red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

Unavailable

H 110 in W 95 in D 47 in

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR

elegant donkey desk in red lacquered wood, in the style of China according to Martin varnish, the facades are decorated with scenes of characters in landscapes, it opens on the front...

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1760s French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Oak

Victorian Period Light Oak Slant Front Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk
Victorian Period Light Oak Slant Front Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk

Victorian Period Light Oak Slant Front Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique bureau desk was hand-crafted in Victorian England around the year 1870. Today the faded, light oak wood fits right in with modern rustic decorative themes. Satinwood and...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston
Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston

Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston

By Stephen Smith

Located in Andover, MA

It serves as a standing or sitting desk having a secretary drawer opening to a fitted interior.

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1830s American American Empire Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Ash, Baize, Mahogany, Poplar

18th century Italian Secretary
18th century Italian Secretary

18th century Italian Secretary

Unavailable

H 96 in W 44.75 in D 26 in

18th century Italian Secretary

Located in Atlanta, GA

Painted and gilded Italian Secretary, drop leaf desk over 3 drawers with 2door upper cabinet

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Secretary Desks

Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases
Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases

Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases

Unavailable

H 93 in W 41 in D 20.25 in

Near Pair of Secretary Bookcases

Located in Stamford, CT

A near pair of English Regency secretary bookcases with rosewood, ebony, mahogany and satinwood inlays having glass doors above and secretary fall front desk with two doors revealing...

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19th Century English Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable

H 74 in W 29 in D 16.25 in

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Charleston, SC

English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with slant front desk and leather writing surface and fitted interior.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Secretary Desks

Early 19th Century Louis Phillipe Mahogany Secretary a Abattant with Marble Top
Early 19th Century Louis Phillipe Mahogany Secretary a Abattant with Marble Top

Early 19th Century Louis Phillipe Mahogany Secretary a Abattant with Marble Top

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Antique Louis Phillipe Secretary with drop front desk opening to writing desk.

Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire
1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire

1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire

Unavailable

H 47.64 in W 42.52 in D 20.08 in

1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire

Located in Senden, NRW

Offers storage space on a shelve behind the two doors of the lower commode part, as well as multiple drawers behind the foldable desk on the secretary top. Typical simple Biedermeier...

Category

1860s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Cherry

Fine Inlaid Mahogany Federal / Hepplewhite Breakfront, Rhode Island, circa 1800
Fine Inlaid Mahogany Federal / Hepplewhite Breakfront, Rhode Island, circa 1800

Fine Inlaid Mahogany Federal / Hepplewhite Breakfront, Rhode Island, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

We have an associated eagle of the same date as the secretary (see below). Note the desk section, which for a breakfront, is fairly large, and retains its original three-pin lock...

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Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Biedermeier Secretary Desk

Biedermeier Secretary Desk

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H 64.57 in W 40.95 in D 21.66 in

Biedermeier Secretary Desk

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Biedermeier secretary desk in very good original condition with signs of usage.

Category

Early 19th Century Slovak Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Wood

Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.
Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.

Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.

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H 44.1 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in

Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880 Very good condition.

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Revival Secretary Desk
Georgian Revival Secretary Desk

Georgian Revival Secretary Desk

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H 79 in W 35 in D 18 in

Georgian Revival Secretary Desk

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian secretary desk with glass cabinet, burlwood inlay and organizational compartments from circa 1900 - 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Secretary Desks

French Secretary/Desk
French Secretary/Desk

French Secretary/Desk

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H 45.5 in W 37.5 in D 24.5 in

French Secretary/Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Secretary/desk finely made in burled walnut having two Doors in upper structure with one petite drawer centered Below a book shelf.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Secretary Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Located in Milan, IT

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Located in Brønshøj, DK

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period bookcase or vitrine features a solid walnut facade with simple, handsome lines and two doors inset with glass. A panel at the cro...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desks

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Glass, Walnut

Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, George III Style
Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, George III Style

Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, George III Style

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase. Bookcase features a broken swan-neck pediment with fretwork design, above a molded cornice. The upper cabinet features two...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...

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1870s Victorian Antique Secretary Desks

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous antique Victorian piano front Davenport Desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset ...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Secretary Desks

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Walnut

French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps

French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps

On Hold|$5,600

H 95 in W 57.5 in D 20.38 in

French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stunning French oak buffet à deux corps (cabinet in two sections) from the 18th century, designed with features and style that suit many decorating tastes and storage needs for the...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Secretary Desks

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Metal

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New, Vintage and Antique Secretary Desks for Sale on 1stDibs

Traditionally, vintage and antique secretary desks were composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top. It’s a practical piece of furniture with a secret. At first glance, this tall, bureau-esque specimen looks like any other cabinet. But cleverly built into the design is a hinged panel that folds open or drops down to become a sturdy writing surface.

When the leaf is folded out, a delightful collection of inner storage compartments is revealed. For centuries, secretary owners have used these pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers to store their office supplies and desk accessories — from quills, ink and sealing wax to Uniball roller pens, paper clips and external drives — as well as small valuables and curiosities.

It’s not surprising that secretary desks have surged in popularity, with more people than ever now working from home. Handsome and versatile, they’re the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night.

The English terms secretary desk and secretaire originate from secrétaire à abattant, the French name for a writing desk (secrétaire) with a drop leaf (abattant). The first secrétaire à abattant was most likely masterminded by German-born craftsman Jean-François Oeben (1715–63), a talented marquetry artist and mechanical genius who arrived in France in the 1740s. In 1751, he joined the workshop of Charles-Joseph Boulle, the son of famed cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle. It’s no surprise that over the centuries, Oeben’s Louis XV-era secrétaire à abbatant gave rise to innumerable variations with countless combinations of features, sizes, colors, styles and adornments.

The star features of the secretary are its drop leaf and hidden cache of small drawers, shelves, cubbies and other compartments — that’s a given. From the 1700s through the later half of the 19th century, the highest-quality secretary desks were constructed from exotic woods, including rosewood, tulipwood, satinwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. 

No matter if your home is cozy or palatial, or your design ethos minimalist or maximalist, there’s a secretary desk that will fit right in. And whether you use it as a workstation, a display case, a safe of sorts or all of the above, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an object that’s more functional — or more charming — than this timeless piece.

Browse a range of new, vintage and antique secretary desks on 1stDibs, including Chippendale secretaires, mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.

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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