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Secretaires For Sale
Rare North German Altona Empire Secretary, C. 1810-1815
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful and rare original North German "Altona" Secretary, circa 1810-1820. Fine cuba-mahogany, Birch and elmwood veneer. Inlays in different woods. Original fittings in bronze and...
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat with Ormolu Mounts French Flat Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine large sized flat desk otherwise referred to as a "Bureau de Ministre", Bureau Plat or Ministers Flat Desk. Extremely finely chiseled bronze. Slightly protruding, profiled...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Viennese Biedermeier Style Lyre Secretaire
Located in Berlin, DE
Ebonize, partially bird’s-eye maple root veneer on solid Pinewood. Moulded Lions Masks with grisp rings. This so called lyre secretaire is the crowning...
Category
20th Century Empire Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
French Bureau Plat Around 1900
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Splendid Bureau Plat veneered with rosewood and decorated with bronze applications, France 19th century. Bureau Plat is in restored condition with shellac polished surface.
This ...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Secretaires
Materials
Kingwood
Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set
Located in Middletown, MD
A stunning vintage two-piece set, wonderfully preserved, to add a touch of historical charm to your home décor. Painted in rich black with gold accents featuring the classic Harvest stenciling, beautiful brass/porcelain drawer pulls displaying a painted scene on each, exuding the timeless Hitchcock style that was popularized in the late 1800’s and continues to be a highly sought staple of American décor...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Secretaires
Materials
Maple
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye maple detail. Carved walnut pulls with "rac...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Secretaires
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Flemish Louis XV slanted-flap secretary. Solidly made of oak.
Half-high lateral coffered corpus with 2 large drawers and a slightly recessed superstructure with sla...
Category
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Secretaires
Materials
Oak
19th-Century Walnut Secretaire Abattant
Located in New York, NY
A 19th-century secrétaire abattant of exceptional quality. This beautiful piece consists of a center cabinet with a tooled leather writing surface and five small drawers and a lower...
Category
19th Century French Charles X Antique Secretaires
Materials
Marble
George IV Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Brass Inlay and Ormolu Mounts England
Located in Atlanta, GA
George IV Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Brass Inlay and Ormolu Mounts, England, circa 1830.
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870.
We are pleased to offer this rustic escritoire, made from solid pine and hand painted on the outside using a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Oak Secretary, Northern Europe, Around 1820
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak secretary, Northern Europe, around 1820!
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
Dimensions: height: 200 cm, width: ...
Category
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Stunning 1900s Burr & Burl Walnut Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Burr & Burl Walnut drop front bureau
A good looking and well-made piece, you don't come across many in Burr walnut, it i...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Glazed Secretaire Bookcase in Walnut, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Glazed secretaire bookcase in walnut from the second part of the 19th century of very good quality from England
Very beautiful secretary of small ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Flip Top Gentlemans Chest / Vanity in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 35.5 wide x 17.25 deep x 30.75? tall
Condition: In excellent original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Harrods Kennedy Burr Yew Wood Green Leather Secrataire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign, Secrataire desk with drawers
A very good looking well made and decorative pi...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Materials
Brass
18th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century English painted oak bureau with fitted interior. 1790.
Height to desk is 34".
Reference: 7880
Dimensions
41.5 inches (105 cms) Wide
20.5 inches (52 cms) ...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Tall Cabinet Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This highly unusual secretary is a special find. The remarkable folk art painted finish is all original, with brick red, salmon, yellow, blue and green all used to create the delightful flourishes. The interior desk is painted green and holds...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Secretaires
Materials
Paint, Wood
Jack Cartwright for Founders Secretary with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury walnut tall dresser with a pullout secretary and three lower drawers designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Co. This hig...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Very good condition, after professional renovation, a piece of furniture finished in polish.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: h...
Category
1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
1960s Egon Ostergaard Scandinavian Roll Top Desk Swedish Secretaire with Key
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1960s Teak Scandinavian Modern Roll Top Desk Designed by Egon Ostergaard For Svensk Mobelindustri, Made In Sweden. Also Known As A Swedish Secretaire.
Beautiful Teak Wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Monte Carlo Desk
Located in Vandoma, PT
*Collection not sold in France, exclusive to Mobilier de France.*
Monte Carlo Desk.
The MonteCarlo collection stands out for its modern and sober ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Secretaires
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Directory Cherry Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Directory era secretary desk, from the early 19th century, made of beautiful cherry wood, in a light tone with bronze handles and bronze keyholes as well. In their lower part they have a long drawer, and two smaller upper ones. When opening the lid, with a mechanism of lateral iron bars, we can see four other smaller drawers, two on each side, separated by a small walnut arch...
Category
19th Century French Directoire Antique Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Swedish 1870s Birch Inlaid Secretary with Inlaid Motifs and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 1870s birch inlaid two part tall secretary with slant front desk, two doors, four drawers and inlaid star motifs. Imbued with a refined elegance, this Swedish 19th Century bi...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Midcentury French Large Oak Desk
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury French (1950s) large asymmetrical oak desk with 2 columns of drawers featuring an extending tray, resting on 4 tapered legs. 3 textured, painted pulls are attached to the ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Early 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19C Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Extended depth is 31".
Additional information:
Materials: Ebony
Color: Light Yellow
Per...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretaires
Materials
Ebony
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors with three adjustable shelves within, the lower section with a fall front, fully li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
Located in West Chester, PA
Baker Furniture from the 18th century French Stacking Units Collection as shown in the Baker Catalogue Volume 1 page 62. Upper wire door cabinet section...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretaires
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
Mahogany Architects Table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis, 1810
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful Empire mahogany architects table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864).
Jean-Joseph Chapuis (born in Brussels) was a famous furniture maker. He obtained a master craftsman ti...
Category
Early 1800s Belgian Empire Antique Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors.
Measures: Height from the floor to the open leaf: 32.40in.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis-Philippe Period French Secretary
Located in San Antonio, TX
Step into a world of refined elegance with this Antique Louis-Philippe Period French Secretary, meticulously restored to its former glory. The restoration has brought out the authen...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretaires
Materials
Marble
Unique Antique Cast Brass Double Inkwell from France, Early 1900s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique cast brass inkwell features 2 ceramic ink depositories with pen rests, all highly decorated in a Victorian style.
It most likely dates t...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Secretaires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Style Fall Front Secretary Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship Louis XV style secretary chest cabinet desk in a satin / burl wood with exterior front inlay decoration. The secretary features lot of storage drawers above f...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Brass
1950s Welters of Wycombe Secrétaire Bureau Desk With Leather Flip-down Worktop
Located in Torquay, GB
Retro 1950s Welters of Wycombe Secrétaire Bureau Desk with leather lined flipdown platform
Lockable 1960s home office desk with several useful storage comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Secretary, Scandinavia, Around 1870, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the end of the 19th century.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 210 cm ...
Category
1870s Norwegian Empire Antique Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
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 and bracket feet. of Scandinavian taste for light palettes. Enrich your space with a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Seaweed Inlaid Walnut Mirrored Tombstone Georgian Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This is a beautiful and unique seaweed inlaid walnut and mirror secretary...
Category
1930s English Georgian Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Empire Style Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Empire Style Walnut Dressing Table
Empire style dressing table in burl walnut with 2 drawers. Venetian glass pulls. The flap reveals a large origina...
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Wall Decoration Old House with Staircase, 1974
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and unseal handmade wall decoration. Brass and Metal. Old house with staircases
comes with a Bronze little boy figurine. Lots off patine. Signed Hirsch 1974.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Lacquered Midcentury Secretaires by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian midcentury Neo-Classical black lacquered secretaires by Paolo Buffa. Each with three drawers and a fall front desk compartme...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Beech
19th Century German Biedermeier Veneered Mahogany Cabinet - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique German Biedermeier two-part cabinet with a writing flap made of handcrafted veneered Mahogany, in good condition. The bottom part of the shellac polished secretary is composed with two large drawers, standing on four wide wooden legs. The inside consists five drawers and two compartments, particularized by polished brass hardware, columns. The top part of the buffet is composed with one large drawer and two small drawers, the center is consisting a storage compartment with an arched...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary, Walnut, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier Secretary
Austria
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 158 x 108 x 49 cm
Description:
Strictly cubist secretary standing on square feet.
The furniture front and also the sides have a beautiful and carefully selected walnut veneer. The symmetrical laying of the grain makes the piece of furniture look incredibly calm and coherent.
The furniture view begins with three drawers at the bottom, the writing flap above and another wide drawer at the very top.
The top is finished off with a surrounding profile moulding.
The interior consists of eight drawers arranged around a central open compartment. Ornamental marquetry decorates the top and bottom drawers.
The lower drawer opens by a secret mechanism...
Category
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary, Writing Desk, Walnut, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder secretary in walnut, writing desk
West Germany
Walnut and others
Louis XVI around 1800
Dimensions: H x W x D: 112 x 96 x ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Teak 4 Part Triple Stacked Secretary Display Cabinet Dry Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak 4-part triple stacked display cabinet, or secretary, or dry bar made in Denmark. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage a...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Midcentury Secretary Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Danish midcentury teak secretary desk.
Danish modern teak secretary desk features a lockable, pull-down work surface opening to 6 drawers and sliding storage. One key is pr...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Teak
German Baroque Secretary with Mirror and Silver Plated Fittings from 1730/35
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Two-piece baroque secretary with mirrored doors, exceptional original silvered fittings with numerous princely crowns, walnut saw veneer on softwood, Thuringia circa 1730/35. This secretary comes from princely property, was made in very high craftsmanship and is in an impeccably restored condition.
In addition to the mirrored glass, the elaborate front of the top is adorned with three pilasters, the shaft of which is framed by double fillet bands and features a walnut field in the center. The profiled bases are cast in silver-plated brass. The three capitals are elaborate silvered castings with leaves and volutes. Under the doors, two delicate shelves with walnut fronts can be pulled out on fine silver-plated knobs. The knobs are the same model as the small drawers in the single-door. Pulling out the shelves reveals a framed area of oak. The framing is multi-profiled, very finely worked and mitered. The trays were probably intended for candlesticks. The light from the candles is clearly enhanced by the mirrors. At that time, this effect was also used for wall blinds.
The carcass sides of the entire piece of furniture are identical in design. The base shows mirrored fields with a cross-veneered framing. In the case of the top, the field is mirrored four times in the form of a cross joint and is also bordered by a cross-veneered framing. On both sides of the base and the top are strong, silver-plated handles, with a splendidly designed base plate of chased, silver-plated brass sheet. Here again we encounter the princely crown. On the original back panel is a handwritten note in chalk: "Salon der Durchl. Fürstin von der Lippe...
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1730s German Baroque Antique Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
18th Century German Pine Baroque Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German provincial baroque secretary à deux corps from around 1750. Solid made in pine wood.
Consisting of a three drawer commode lower part with S-...
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Antique Biedermeier Secretary, 20th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special piece of furniture in the Biedermeier style.
The presented piece is appropriate for its age is in condition.
Materials and techniques:
Wood walnut v...
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Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Colorful Rococo Style Painted Secretary Cabinet with Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom painted in a striking blue exterior with an electric and contrasting green interior and having a strong form, ornate gilt hinges and pulls, escutcheons (with keys) and Top fin...
Category
1940s Rococo Revival Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk, multiple drawers, dark painted interior, th...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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 18th and 19th century. This antique commode from France gives the appearance of being a three drawer chest at first glance. However, discreetly hidden behind the upper "drawer" is in fact a fall-front, which opens to reveal a small writing desk with three open cubbies for organization within. The lower portion of the chest houses two full-sized drawers. The rectangular-shaped top has pronounced and rounded front corners, which carry through down the side posts and are flute-carved. Each drawer front is adorn with brass trim and retains the original brass (and really great) hardware; a pair of rectangular bail pulls with a beautiful Neoclassic escutcheon set at center. This commode is presented upon conical legs with exaggerated tops that canopy over their tapered feet. The rich fruitwood has a wonderful old patina throughout. Note that there have been some prior repairs to the top. This late 18th century French...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Amazing Secretaire Biedermeier Germany, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Secretaire Biedermeier Germany 19th century
155x107x50.5cm
Secretaire inlaid in various woods with columns.
Biedermeier period
perfect condition for the age.
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Georgian Style Two Piece Cerused Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted English Georgian style two-piece secretaire bookcase featuring a slant front or drop front desk. The top section has two paneled glass doors opening to a three shelf interior...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a stunning piece of furniture that's sure to elevate any space,this dresser boasts a sleek and sophisticated design that perfectly captures the essence of mid-century modern style.
Featuring five spacious drawers, this chest of drawers is perfect for storing all your essentials. Whether you are looking to organize your clothing, accessories, or other personal items, this dresser has ample space to accommodate it all.
But what really sets this piece apart is its unique secretary...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Rococo Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th century Rococo cabinet.
With a decorative carved pediment and two doors opening to storage. Below sits a fall front desk, opening to useful writing or computer space.
With two further small storage drawers...
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Secretaires
Materials
Wood
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a secondary tiered; a shaped cornice over tw...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller, 1960's
Walnut
Herman Miller tag on inside of drawer.
5 drawers and a pull-down desktop.
Measures: ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child's Size drop front desk from Alsace. Made of solid oak with marquetry front dated 1797. Interior with seven small drawers and painted writing ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique, New and Vintage Secretaires
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
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