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American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet
American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet

American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian two-piece walnut secretary cabinet with a base having a drawer whose front folds down to create a desktop with interior drawers and green felt over two doors with ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

American Tramp Art Miniature Secretary Desk, Chip-Carved, circa 1885
American Tramp Art Miniature Secretary Desk, Chip-Carved, circa 1885

American Tramp Art Miniature Secretary Desk, Chip-Carved, circa 1885

Located in Downingtown, PA

An ambitious and uncommon piece of American tramp art in the form of a miniature slant-front secretary desk, circa 1875–1900.

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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Desks

Materials

Wood

1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet
1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet

1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Rare Form 1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Display Case/ Secretary/ Cabinet. This is the first time I have seen one like this. There is a writing area, storage cabinets and upper gl...

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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

American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk

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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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Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall faux bamboo secretary desk in brown with a lighted cabinet, and pull-out desk.

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk

Located in Plainview, NY

An early American 19th Century solid wood construction secretary desk made of oak.

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary / Desk
19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary / Desk

19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary / Desk

Located in Houston, TX

The 19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary/Desk is a testament to the meticulous artistry and timeless allure of traditional craftsmanship.

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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Maple

Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk
Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk

Vintage Bassett Furniture Maple Wood Colonial Style Fall Front Secretary Desk

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bassett furniture maple wood colonial style fall front secretary desk. Item features a fitted interior, beautiful wood grain, original label, 3 dovetailed drawers, solid bras...

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Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Dropfront Secretary Desk, circa 1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Dropfront Secretary Desk, circa 1840

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Dropfront Secretary Desk, circa 1840

By Anthony Quervelle

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire secretary offers deeply striated flame mahogany construction with upper bookcase having double glass doors with arch form filigree and two drawers surmount...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Ethan Allen Circa 1776 Maple Wood Drop Lid Slant Front Secretary Desk
Ethan Allen Circa 1776 Maple Wood Drop Lid Slant Front Secretary Desk

Ethan Allen Circa 1776 Maple Wood Drop Lid Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ethan Allen circa 1776 maple drop lid slant front secretary desk. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original stamp, working lock and key, 1 dovetailed draw...

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Mid-20th Century North American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio
Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio

Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jasper cabinet Co. cherry wood Queen Anne secretary desk display cabinet Curio.

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Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top

Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ethan Allen Queen Anne cherrywood drop front secretary desk with curio top. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, 2-part construction, 2 glass swing doors, ori...

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Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Vintage Drop Front Secretary with Ample Storage
Vintage Drop Front Secretary with Ample Storage

Vintage Drop Front Secretary with Ample Storage

Located in Freehold, NJ

This vintage secretary desk features hardwood construction, unique blended veneers with original finish, ten drawers with carved wood pull, two storage cabinets, atop unique sculpted...

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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930
Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Governor Winthrop secretary by Maddock Colonial offers mahogany construction with upper having broken arch crest with central finial surmounting mullioned double door bookc...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Style Secretary Desk
Bamboo Style Secretary Desk

Bamboo Style Secretary Desk

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H 81 in W 32.25 in D 19.25 in

Bamboo Style Secretary Desk

By American of Martinsville

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury cabinet with secretary desk in a bamboo style. Made by American of Martinsville, featuring glass front doors and a hidden desk area.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

American Chippendale Secretary Desk
American Chippendale Secretary Desk

American Chippendale Secretary Desk

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H 39.25 in W 36 in D 19 in

American Chippendale Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Chippendale style drop front dresser with hidden desk. Cherry wood dresser with brass hardware. Drop front top reveals desktop area with storage. Please confirm location NY o...

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20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Burl American Secretary
19th Century Antique Burl American Secretary

19th Century Antique Burl American Secretary

Located in Bridgeport, CT

From its ebonized-lined inlay and dovetail drawers to its rich burl panels and original brass hardware, this is fit to be the trophy piece for your library or den. Original cast bras...

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Wood Slant Front Secretary / Cabinet
Mahogany Wood Slant Front Secretary / Cabinet

Mahogany Wood Slant Front Secretary / Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Chippendale style mahogany wood secretary desk / bookcase cabinet with slant front detail in one piece construction. The Upper cabinet features two wood framed glass door panels and ...

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Vintage 1920s North American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Slant Front Secretary Pine+Mahogany
19th Century American Slant Front Secretary Pine+Mahogany

19th Century American Slant Front Secretary Pine+Mahogany

Located in Houston, TX

19th century American Slant Front Secretary made from mahogany and pine. The fall front desk is supported by 2 pull out slides, and the inside area contains multiple drawers and cubb...

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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Pine

American Country Tramp Art Style Notch Carved Secretary Desk
American Country Tramp Art Style Notch Carved Secretary Desk

American Country Tramp Art Style Notch Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American Country Tramp Art-style secretary desk with two drawers, a low back and side gallery, and notch-carved edges and legs.  

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20th Century American Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Cherry Wood Fall Front Small Secretary Desk Theodore Alexander
French Provincial Cherry Wood Fall Front Small Secretary Desk Theodore Alexander

French Provincial Cherry Wood Fall Front Small Secretary Desk Theodore Alexander

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Provincial style cherry wood fall front small secretary desk attributed to Theodore Alexander. Item features fall front with tooled leather writing surface, fitted interior wi...

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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Solid Maple Secretary Cabinet, Desk, Storage, Entryway, Living Room
Vintage Solid Maple Secretary Cabinet, Desk, Storage, Entryway, Living Room

Vintage Solid Maple Secretary Cabinet, Desk, Storage, Entryway, Living Room

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Solid Maple Secretary Cabinet, Desk, Storage, Entryway, Living Room, Colonial, Early American, Traditional, Wood Measurements: 67.75" H x 32.5" W x 16.25" D This is one sol...

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Late 20th Century Unknown American Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Wood

Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Black Secretary Cabinet
Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Black Secretary Cabinet

Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Black Secretary Cabinet

By Minton-Spidell

Located in Plainview, NY

an exquisite vintage Louis XV style Minton-Spidell secretary desk. The secretary desk embodies timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. The upper portion features two doors...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Antique Writing Secretary Desk
19th Century American Antique Writing Secretary Desk

19th Century American Antique Writing Secretary Desk

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A beautiful well-maintained late 19th century American antique writing desk with a pull down table top, that unfolds to a desktop with a petite pull out drawer and wood dividers. A l...

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Early 20th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Secretary on base made by American of Martinsville
Vintage Secretary on base made by American of Martinsville

Vintage Secretary on base made by American of Martinsville

Located in Santa Monica, CA

stunning and unique moderne secretary on top of base with chrome accents. Both base and top piece have drawers and the top opens to a writing desk with more drawers and shelves for b...

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20th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Chrome

18th C American Queen Anne Cherry And Mahogany Ladies Secretary
18th C American Queen Anne Cherry And Mahogany Ladies Secretary

18th C American Queen Anne Cherry And Mahogany Ladies Secretary

Located in Miami, FL

Very nice museum Quality 18th century American Queen Anne cherry and mahogany ladies secretary with candle slides and full fitted interior.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

American Art Deco Black Lacquer and Birds Eye Secretary Desk
American Art Deco Black Lacquer and Birds Eye Secretary Desk

American Art Deco Black Lacquer and Birds Eye Secretary Desk

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This spectacular American art deco secretary dates from the 1930’s. High gloss black lacquer contrasts with blond birdseye maple veneers accented with bright nickel hardware. The t...

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Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Bar - Secretary  with a unusual  Lion Inlay
Wonderful Bar - Secretary  with a unusual  Lion Inlay

Wonderful Bar - Secretary with a unusual Lion Inlay

Located in Oakland, CA

Here is a classy and fun piece of furniture. Very multi-functional. Great marquetry on the front of Lion standing in a posture of greatness. The top folds down to make a wonderful ...

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Vintage 1930s South American Secretaires

Materials

Metal

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

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19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet
19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet

19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet

$1,743Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 17 in D 10 in

19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet

Located in London, GB

19th Century American Tramp Art Cabinet An authentic example of a late 19th Century hand crafted American tramp art cabinet. Untouched in form, still with its original glass window ...

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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

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Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Stepped Corners, circa 1900

Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Stepped Corners, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Tramp Art mirror from the early 20th century, handcrafted around 1900 with intricately layered geometric woodwork and stepped corners that frame the glass with graphic chara...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs

French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

English Antique 1930's Oak Bureau Cabinet with Glass Vitrine and Drawers
English Antique 1930's Oak Bureau Cabinet with Glass Vitrine and Drawers

English Antique 1930's Oak Bureau Cabinet with Glass Vitrine and Drawers

Located in Leicester, GB

This is a beautiful compact solid oak cabinet that opens out to a bureau. The antique cabinet has a host of drawers for storage and a slim display cabinet on top with a lovely glass ...

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Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Tramp Art Box, c.1890

Tramp Art Box, c.1890

$1,800

H 10.25 in W 10.75 in D 7.75 in

Tramp Art Box, c.1890

Located in Savannah, GA

A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¾ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall

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Antique 1890s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Velvet, Wood

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk

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By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. D...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive wood carved box features the letters S and M with a heart between on both sides. Tw...

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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Antiquities

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Metal

18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.

18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

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Brass

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Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic Burl Wood. Upper cabinet book storage/ display. Drawer storage below.

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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Secretaires

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Burl

19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style
19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style

19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet. The top cabinet ha...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk

Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk

$3,000Sale Price|38% Off

H 81.5 in W 36 in D 21 in

Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable statement piece that captures the artistry and elegance of 19th to early 20th century...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Secretaires

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Walnut

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.

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2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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American Wood Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal American wood secretary for your home. An American wood secretary — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an American wood secretary — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right American wood secretary, those designed in Empire and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American wood secretary over the years, but those crafted by Ethan Allen and Bassett Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an American Wood Secretary?

The average selling price for an American wood secretary at 1stDibs is $2,175, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $9,850 for the highest priced.

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