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Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
Category
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Oak
H 56 in W 55 in D 24.75 in
Italian 1850s Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Slanted Desk and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
secretary? Topped with a voluted cornice accented with a carved motif in the center, sitting above two
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 95 in W 37 in D 21 in
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
with Fall Front Secretary Top~~Leather Writing Surface~~Upper and Lower Drawers
~~c. 1880s
With so
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Oak
H 56.5 in W 39.25 in D 17 in
Federal Rosewood Roll Top Secretary
Located in New York, NY
American Federal rosewood and maple interior roll top secretary with bronze and ebonized trim
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19th Century American Federal Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Bronze
Louis Philippe Secretary with Marble Top
Located in Hudson, NY
Louis Philippe secretary with marble top.
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Top
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
Rococo top secretary, Northern Europe 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
with pilaster decoration. Above this rises a two-door top with glazed doors and heavily curved cornice
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Wood
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a drop front secretaire. The case has a fitted white Italian Carrara marble top with clipped corners
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Mahogany Secretary Matching Marble Top From The 1890
Located in Lejre, DK
French secretary in mahogany with many intarsia and drawers with matching marble top from around
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1890s French Louis XIV Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Marble
19th Century George III Hepplewhite Cylinder Top Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Period Mahogany George III Hepplewhite Cylinder Top Secretary Bookcase. Tapered Legs. Maple
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Queen Anne Walnut Dome Top Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two piece Queen Anne walnut dome top secretary with two arched mirrored doors opening to an
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain detail with chic inlay detail. Green felt writing surface and lots of great interior...
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Late 18th Century North American Georgian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Metal
Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Secretary has two top facing doors and a Middle "cubby Hole" opening for Books, small decorative pieces, etc
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Maple
H 52.5 in W 31.88 in D 23.75 in
New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured
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1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
enough room to work on a laptop. The top is a separate piece and can be removed leaving a flat top desk
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Oak
Chippendale Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
The top interior of this English Chippendale secretary has three adjustable shelves and five
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
Antique Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase in Burled Ash
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional Empire secretary bookcase in fine burl ash wood. Denmark or North Germany, circa
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Ash, Burl
Antique French Empire Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Abattant Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Imported French Empire Flame Mahogany Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Abattant Secretary
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19th Century French Empire Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 55.5 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Bookcase & Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary, Double Glass Door Bookcase & Desk with Drawer
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Walnut, Glass
H 89 in W 45.25 in D 22.75 in
Antique George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Roll Top Secretary Desk, C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English George III Hepplewhite secretary offers mahogany construction with architectural
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 103 in W 48.25 in D 30.5 in
English Secretary, Cabinet with Mahogany Glass Top, circa 1850, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
and shelves. Rear-mounted glass top with rung glazing. Extremely rare in this version.
(L-137).
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1840s English Victorian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mahogany
H 84.26 in W 38.19 in D 17.33 in
English Secretary, Cabinet with Mahogany Glass Top, circa 1850, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
and shelves. Rear-mounted glass top with rung glazing. Extremely rare in this version.
(L-137).
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mahogany
H 84.26 in W 38.19 in D 17.33 in
Fine and Rare Late 18th Century Russian Mahogany Roll Top Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare original late 18thcentury Russian roll top secretary bookcase.
Category
Late 18th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
English Satinwood Adams Inlaid Secretary Desk Vitrine Top with Inkwells
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
while. The desk is mechanical and when the drawer is opened the top opens too. The back of the piece is
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Satinwood
H 55.5 in W 29.25 in D 20.5 in
Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
The best English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Walnut
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 Secretary Top
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 52.5 in W 32 in D 23.5 in
A fine Biedermeier period walnut and inlayed roll top secretary. Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare Biedermeier walnut roll top secretary . Fine satinwood inlay . French polished
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
English Walnut Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut secretary, the top with cove cornice above double ''tombstone''raised panel doors
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1760s English Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this secretary has shaped raised panels. It has the original four lever lock and key
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1760s English Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
Antique North German/Danish Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1815
Located in Miami, FL
secretary with bookcase in ash with inlays and marquetry silhouettes of neoclassical Roman images. Cylinder
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Ash
H 83 in W 46 in D 21 in
Antique French Secretary
Located in Malibu, CA
a top full-size drawer with 2 brass ring pulls. Each is decorated with a man riding a lion. The two
Category
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass, Other
Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A Louis XVI secretary desk in mahogany with satinwood inlays. Offers a cylinder top that opens to
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Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 60.25 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Chippendale Secretary/Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Haven, CT
George III period mahogany Chinese Chippendale secretary bookcase, England, circa 1790. The
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1790s English Chippendale Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mahogany
Renaissance Revival Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Design details indicate that this secretary was made at the end of the Biedermeier period as
Category
1850s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1920, the tall fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots feet over a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Bronze
H 55 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1870, the fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots feet over a
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 58.5 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
Superb Etched Mirror Brass Inlaid Marble Top Boulle Style Dresser Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning and extremely elaborate dresser with a built-in secretary desk and a beautiful
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
H 74.25 in W 52 in D 19.75 in
Irish Georgian Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and unusual 18th century Irish mahogany bureau bookcase, the pierced gallery top with Gothic
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1750s Irish Georgian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mercury Glass, Mahogany
Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful writing secretary in figured mahogany featuring a flight of 4 drawers & a cylinder top
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Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.25 in W 35 in D 24.5 in
French 19th Century Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
writing material. The secretary has bronze mounts, a marble top and Venis Martin decorations on the front
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Bronze
Original Paint Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An unusual Swedish Secretary from Jamtland with a three door design on the top section. A folding
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19th Century Swedish Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Wood
English Sheraton Satinwood Secretary
Located in New York, NY
English Sheraton-style (19th Century) satinwood and inlaid small secretary with arched lattice
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
Russian Empire Commode Secretary
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An exceptional Russian Empire fruitwood and ebonized 4 drawer chest/secretary. The top drawer
Category
1850s European Empire Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Russian Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Russian (Possibly Baltic) (18/19th Century) mahogany & bronze trim secretary cabinet with a roll
Category
18th Century Unknown Baltic Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in New York, NY
German Biedermeier (circa 1820) mahogany secretary cabinet with Corinthian columns on top and
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mahogany
English George II Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
The top section of this secretary has three adjustable shelves and has two candlestick pullouts
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1720s English George II Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Wood
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian drop-front secretary cabinet, hand-crafted in the early 19th Century in Sweden
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over
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1790s Chinese Campaign Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Country French Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Secretary is the perfect answer to an efficient floor plan or a cozy room
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
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
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Bronze
H 61 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
piece boasts gilt brass trim and hardware. The secretary is topped with an intact Carrara marble slab.
Category
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
Really beautiful Swedish secretary with drop front, interior drawers, cubbies and a secret
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Brass
ENGLISH SECRETARY DAVENPORT 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
ENGLISH SECRETARY DAVENPORT 19th Century
English, century. 19th century in mahogany wood, leather
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19th Century English Baroque Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Wood
A Spectacular English Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and grand Chinoiserie Secretary having an intricate detailed decoration both on
Category
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Conical Shape Secretary,
Germany, 1820
This fine Biedermeier secretary made of
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Mahogany
Important Napoleon III Cylinder Secretary
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent and very imposing Napoleon III cylinder secretary made of burl walnut and solid walnut
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and
Category
19th Century Louis XV Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Italian Hand Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Very special antique Italian hand painted secretary including beautiful images of flowers and birds
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Secretary Top
Materials
Wood
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Antique Secretary Top For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique secretary top for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every antique secretary top was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique secretary top — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique secretary top is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical and Empire styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Antique Secretary Top?
Prices for an antique secretary top start at $1,250 and top out at $11,364 with the average selling for $2,375.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Secretary Top
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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