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19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare Early
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19th Century French Empire Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Bronze

c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Burl

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary The piece has been crafted
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1910s Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

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
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size, late-19th century. The secretary desk is black
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Glass, Wood

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
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1880s French Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Bronze

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay
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Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890 Wood and bronze
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
H 50.4 in W 32.9 in D 21.5 in
Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk – or secretary – with cylinder, in mahogany. The body opens with two small handles decorated
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Late 18th Century French Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

French Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NAPOLEON III EBONIZED AND MARQUETRY-INLAID SECRETARY DESK France, circa late 19th century Item
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Marble

Antique 1890s Italian Mahogany Secretary Desk with Caryatid Carvings & Paw Feet
Located in Portsmouth, VA
, this secretary desk is more than a functional piece—it's a statement of style and history. Imagine it
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1890s American Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Davenport desk is a compact and elegant piece of English furniture, originally designed in the
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19th Century English Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

A rare 19th century Dom José I style secretary desk / chest of drawers
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
A stunning and rare Dom José I style secretary desk, an exquisite example of Portuguese
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Late 19th Century Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare mid 19th Century Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Wood Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Mahogany

1800's Antique Fine French Henri II Style, Carved Oak Bookcase, Secretary!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Fine French Henri II Style, Carved Oak Bookcase, Secretary! Antique
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19th Century French Other Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood, Oak

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Traditional Secretary Wood Desk with Shelf, FR-1062
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Traditional Secretary Wood Desk with Shelf The secretary desk with shelf originates from
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall European painted wood two-part secretary from the early 19th century, with molded cornice
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Early 19th Century European Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Brass

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk A ladies
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Early 20th Century European Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

Hand-Painted Baroque Secretary Desk, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Magnificent 18th-century Baroque secretary desk with an impressive architectural structure. The
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
This handsome Carlos IV style "secretaire-abattant" or drop front desk combines functionality with
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Early 19th Century Spanish Louis XVI Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Hardwood

Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo secretary desk / cabinet with an upper door that folds down to reveal a writing
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Jasper Style Drop Front Secretary Desk & Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
, adjustable mirror shelves. The secretary desk opens to a writing surface, a single drawer and multiple
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Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Located in Forney, TX
; With desk open: 24.5" Deep Clearance to desk: 28" Keywords: Butlers desk, secretary, secretaire
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century A rectangular top sitting above
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century A rectangular top sitting above
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Brass

19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint. Circa 1870. Behind the drop
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This stunning Mid-19th-century French Painted Secretary Desk has a captivating fall-front design
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Mahogany, 1820s Austria
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Empire secretary or writing desk, (Cylinder) Material: Mahogany. Completely restored, Shellac
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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This late 19th-century French secretary exudes timeless elegance with its creamy painted finish
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers – Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful large antique oak secretary desk / chest of drawers / bureau with burl
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Late 18th Century Classical Roman Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
the century, a French provincial secretary/desk came out of a New York City Park Avenue apartment
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Wood, Paint

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco sideboard and secretary made out of rosewood Material: Rosewood Completely restored
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Hand Crafted English Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Secretary. This handsome and special
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Maple

George III Mahogany Desk or Secretary Attributed to Gillows, English 1790
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Rome, IT
George III amazing cabinet desk or secretary in mahogany wood, brass and leather with a drawers
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1780s British George III Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Metal, Brass

Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Rococo secretary with hidden compartment, circa 1760. This antique French
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinese Chippendale style tall bamboo secretary from the 19th century, with slanted lift
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Bamboo, Wood

Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Mahogany, Wien 1820-1829
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Empire secretary or writing desk, (Cylinder) Material: Mahogany. Completely restored, Shellac
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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Wood, Lacquer

19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk from the late 19th century is a striking piece of
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1890s Empire Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Wood, Mahogany

Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Glass, Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk from G
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich dark wood and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary from Germany
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Wood, Mahogany

Louis XV Style Dore Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk or Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Louis XV style French dore bronze mounted Boulle Marquetry secretary desk or cabinet
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1830s French Louis XV Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA . An important and
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18th Century Dutch Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Brass, Bronze

Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European two-part tall secretary from the 18th century with gray / cream painted finish, old
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18th Century European Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an
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18th Century English George III Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Abattant Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk This 19th-century French Empire-style secretary desk is a true work of art. Crafted from
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19th Century French Empire Antique Wood Secretary Desk

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Marble, Brass

18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carvings. The secretary writing table, desk represents the Neoclassical Greek style with the original
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secretary writing table, desk represents the Neoclassical Greek style with the original bronze hardware and
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Two Part Bureau - Antique Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secretary writing table, desk represents the Neoclassical Greek style with the original chrome hardware and
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Metal

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
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Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood

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
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19th Century American Antique Wood Secretary Desk

Materials

Wood, Leather

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Antique Wood Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique wood secretary desk you’re looking for. An antique wood secretary desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique wood secretary desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique wood secretary desk, designed in the Rococo, Empire or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique wood secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but André-Charles Boulle, Addison Mizner and Daniel Pabst produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Wood Secretary Desk?

Prices for an antique wood secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Wood Secretary Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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