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19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany bookcase / writing cabinet in the style of Gillows. The cabinet with a lift
Category

1840s English Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

H 67 in W 31 in D 19 in
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and
Category

Early 1800s English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

H 52 in W 30 in D 17 in
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and
Category

Early 1800s English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

H 52 in W 30 in D 17 in
Museum Empire Cabinet / Writing Cabinet, around 1800
Located in Berlin, DE
Museum Empire cabinet / writing cabinet, around 1800 Unique antique cabinet / writing cabinet
Category

Early 19th Century German Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Antique Museum Empire Cabinet / Writing Cabinet, around 1800
Museum Empire Cabinet / Writing Cabinet, around 1800

Museum Empire Cabinet / Writing Cabinet, around 1800

H 80.71 in W 33.08 in D 14.18 in
Fine Regency Style Mahogany Writing Cabinet Circa 1900
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Regency Style Mahogany Writing Cabinet circa 1900 Semi dome shaped top with mould detail
Category

Early 1900s British Adam Style Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Fine Regency Style Mahogany Writing Cabinet Circa 1900
Fine Regency Style Mahogany Writing Cabinet Circa 1900

Fine Regency Style Mahogany Writing Cabinet Circa 1900

H 61.42 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Louis XVI Floral and Musical Instruments Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire

19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire

H 53.55 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in
18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French transition Louis XVI small writing cabinet Meuble Ecritoire Rectangular
Category

1760s French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire
18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire

18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire

H 38 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, late-Renaissance, Florentine, walnut, writing cabinet, scrittoio, escritoire
Category

Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance
Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance

Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance

H 77.96 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Writing Cabinet On Original Plinth Featuring fourteen hand-painted portraits (after) Murillo, depicting
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Leather

Antique Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet

Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet

H 51.97 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine late 18th Century George III Satinwood and sabicu ladies writing cabinet with important
Category

1780s English George III Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Satinwood

An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet
An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet

An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet

H 73 in W 34 in D 25 in
Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Dressing and Writing Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and porcelain mounted dressing and writing cabinet French, late 19th century
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Dressing and Writing Cabinet
Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Dressing and Writing Cabinet

Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Dressing and Writing Cabinet

H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Important 18th century secrétaire or writing cabinet elaborately made in the baroque period in West
Category

Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770
18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770

18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet Nutwood, Germany ca. 1770

H 85.04 in W 49.61 in D 27.95 in
Dutch 18th century Cuban mahogany bombé writing cabinet with glass upstand.
Located in AALSMEER, NL
Very beautiful Cuba flower mahogany writing cabinet with 'S-lid' inlaid with olive green leather
Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Dutch 18th century Cuban mahogany bombé writing cabinet with glass upstand.
Dutch 18th century Cuban mahogany bombé writing cabinet with glass upstand.

Dutch 18th century Cuban mahogany bombé writing cabinet with glass upstand.

H 92.13 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
features four drawers, the topmost of which opens to reveal a concealed writing cabinet with a drop-front
Category

17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet
Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet

Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet

H 45.5 in W 58.25 in D 27.125 in
RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, Art Nouveau, fully restored stationary writing cabinet with date function and original key In
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy

H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Antique Victorian desktop writing cabinet made in 19th-century England, crafted in dark oak wood
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century
Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 8.27 in
Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality rosewood veneer on solid conifers. Conical body on profile frames. Base in the front, between four drawers, straight flap with shield-shaped filling. Behind it is a rich...
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer

Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer

H 63 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

H 54.25 in W 30.5 in D 23 in
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baroque cabinet with pull down writing desk table top and interior drawers. Both the exterior and
Category

Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's

Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's

H 164 in W 121 in D 56 in
Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England
Located in Munich, DE
This charming writing and reading cabinet is made out of mahogany and oak. The top is covered by a
Category

1780s English George III Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Marble

Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England
Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England

Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England

H 44.1 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s

Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s

H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its richly figured surfaces and architectural detailing, this English writing cabinet from the
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface
19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface

19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface

H 30 in W 39.25 in D 15 in
Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Lady writing cabinet form the 19th century, French Napolean III period, with inlay in the Boulle
Category

19th Century Napoleon III Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk

H 51.75 in W 33.75 in D 20.5 in
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
jewellery cabinet on stand (referred to as a coffre a bijoux in French), which is dated 1846 and is also, as
Category

19th Century English Louis XV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Tulipwood

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
Category

Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Tin

Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet

Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet

H 50.01 in W 40.95 in D 29.53 in
Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
patinated bronze mounts, all on raised paw feet. This most extraordinary crafted writing cabinet displays
Category

19th Century Swiss Empire Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Marble

Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner
Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner

Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner

H 55.91 in W 39.77 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary
Located in Kvidinge, SE
beautiful writing cabinet from the late 18th century
Category

Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary
18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary

18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary

H 41.74 in W 40.75 in D 20.28 in
English Maple Davenport Desk of the Late Georgian Period
Located in London, GB
slide action writing cabinet having a hinged lifting top inset with a tooled leather surface, fitted
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Maple, Leather

English Maple Davenport Desk of the Late Georgian Period
English Maple Davenport Desk of the Late Georgian Period

English Maple Davenport Desk of the Late Georgian Period

H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 20.87 in
Fine Gillows George III Period Satinwood Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
small, beautifully-proportioned, and sophisticated antique writing cabinet (without doubt by the
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Gillows George III Period Satinwood Secretaire Cabinet
Fine Gillows George III Period Satinwood Secretaire Cabinet

Fine Gillows George III Period Satinwood Secretaire Cabinet

H 59.45 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in
Fine Dutch Baroque Double Domed Walnut Cabinet
Located in Antwerp, BE
by the English double domed writing cabinet, so typical of the William and Mary style of the 1700
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch William and Mary Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Fine Dutch Baroque Double Domed Walnut Cabinet
Fine Dutch Baroque Double Domed Walnut Cabinet

Fine Dutch Baroque Double Domed Walnut Cabinet

H 92.92 in W 75.6 in D 24.02 in
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. A strikingly decorative and practical writing cabinet
Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

H 58.08 in W 24.22 in D 22.84 in
Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South
Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820

Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820

H 51.58 in W 45.67 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century writing desk by Swedish Master Cabinet Maker Johan Öman (1789-1833) who worked for
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman

H 28 in W 35 in D 19 in
Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
An Italian Florentine Renaissance Carved Burl Walnut Fall-Front Writing Cabinet, Circa 1560, 16th
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet
Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet

Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet

H 59 in W 36 in D 17 in
Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk
By Vernis Martin
Located in South Bend, IN
trim and ormolu, and leather writing surface. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 32"W x
Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk
Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk

Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk

H 39.13 in W 32 in D 22.13 in
Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Viennese late 19th century, gilt-bronze and enamel mounted ebonised bureau-cabinet
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Enamel

Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880
Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880

Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880

H 77.17 in W 40.56 in D 25.99 in
Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair
By Vernis Martin
Located in South Bend, IN
Mahogany, with hand-painted scene, original brass trim and ormolu, and leather writing surface. Cabinet
Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair
Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair

Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair

H 39.13 in W 32 in D 22.13 in
Dresden Porcelain Mounted Ebonised Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare 19th century ebonised bureau cabinet in the high Napoleon III style, the desk is ebonised
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain Mounted Ebonised Bureau Cabinet
Dresden Porcelain Mounted Ebonised Bureau Cabinet

Dresden Porcelain Mounted Ebonised Bureau Cabinet

H 55.12 in W 40.95 in D 28.35 in
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
of furniture can be thought of as a kneehole desk with a superstructure, a writing cabinet on a
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel

Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel

H 85 in W 72 in D 36 in
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
, standing on well carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. This cabinet has both Irish and
Category

1740s Irish Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand

H 94.49 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
escritoire, a scrutoire, or a writing cabinet. Measures: W 3’2″ D 23″ max H 6’7″ excl finials. References
Category

17th Century English William and Mary Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

H 79 in W 38 in D 23 in
Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique desk with a small side cabinet for storage, made in walnut from the 1860s. In very nice
Category

1860s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s

Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s

H 29.34 in W 40.95 in D 20.87 in
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very high quality French 19th century Transitional st. mahogany and ormolu cabinet
Category

19th Century French Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk

H 49.5 in W 25.5 in D 13.75 in
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Slant Front secretary Bureau Bookcase Cabinet in great vintage condition. Restored throughout to the
Category

Mid-19th Century American George III Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

H 61 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in
19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish cabinet on stand in carved walnut with two doors in the cabinet.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Iron

19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher

19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher

H 60.79 in W 44.1 in D 21.07 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
writing cabinet for a grand French house, this piece is outstanding both in terms of the quality of
Category

18th Century Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Tulipwood

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Secrétaire à Abattant

H 55.12 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Guthrie and Wells
Located in London, GB
here for, C R Mackintosh. Writing Cabinet. Additional measurements: Width with flaps up - 127cm / 50
Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe

C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe

H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare and impressive Dutch Rococo cabinet, made around 1750, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship
Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750
Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750

Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750

H 95.28 in W 70.87 in D 25.6 in
19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet
Located in London, GB
, pigeon holes, and a tooled leather writing surface. Above, two glazed doors house the shelved interior
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet
19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet

H 91.5 in W 49.5 in D 25 in
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

H 47.25 in W 28.15 in D 11.82 in
Ancient Italian Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, Circa 1730
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with upper cabinet Milan, first half of the 18th century Carved walnut partially
Category

1730s Italian Baroque Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Ancient Italian Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, Circa 1730
Ancient Italian Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, Circa 1730

Ancient Italian Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, Circa 1730

H 66.54 in W 48.43 in D 23.23 in
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail

Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail

H 38.98 in W 36.23 in D 17.72 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
An attractive Regency mahogany and satinwood ladies’ tambour writing table cabinet dating to c.1815
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet
Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet

Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet

H 72.45 in W 36.62 in D 25.99 in
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Cabinet with Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant Italian Louis XV Style cabinet with desk 1910s. This cabinet is characterized by a refined
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1910s Italian Louis XV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Cabinet with Writing Desk
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Cabinet with Writing Desk

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Cabinet with Writing Desk

H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in
Antique English Burled Walnut Glass Front Cabinet with Writing Slide, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burled Walnut Glass Front Cabinet with Writing Slide, Circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Antique English Burled Walnut Glass Front Cabinet with Writing Slide, Circa 1880
Antique English Burled Walnut Glass Front Cabinet with Writing Slide, Circa 1880

Antique English Burled Walnut Glass Front Cabinet with Writing Slide, Circa 1880

H 76.5 in W 49.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
By Karl Johan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan

19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan

H 52 in W 48 in D 20 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Charles Boulle. This drop-front writing cabinet or secrétaire à abattant is finished in beautiful
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant

H 59.85 in W 38.59 in D 16.54 in
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
the bible of British furniture design. Edwards describes it as a “writing cabinet...given by George I
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

H 89.75 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
antique writing box
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box. This example is made of beautiful olive wood
Category

1890s Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Olive

antique writing box
antique writing box

antique writing box

H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Regency Campaign Writing Box
Located in London, GB
A Regency Campaign Writing Box of miniature cabinet form, covered with original red Morocco leather
Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Regency Campaign Writing Box
Regency Campaign Writing Box

Regency Campaign Writing Box

H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
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Antique Writing Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique writing cabinet for your home. Each antique writing cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique writing cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique writing cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique writing cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maple & Co., Paul Sormani and Gillows of Lancaster & London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Writing Cabinet?

An antique writing cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,221, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $341,065.

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 Writing Cabinet
  • How do I know if I have an antique china cabinet?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How much is an antique china cabinet worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • How much is an antique record player cabinet worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

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