Items Similar to C.F. Harsdorff Louis XVI Secrétaire in Cuban Mahogany
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20
C.F. Harsdorff Louis XVI Secrétaire in Cuban Mahogany
About the Item
C.F. Harsdorff, 1735–1799
A small, elegant Louis XVI secrétaire designed by the renowned Danish architect C.F. Harsdorff. Crafted in exceptional cabinetmaker quality from richly grained Cuban mahogany.
The piece consists of two parts:
The upper section features its original tambour door with faux leather book spines, embossed in gold leaf – a refined illusion typical of elite neoclassical design.
The lower section has a slanted fall-front that opens to reveal a beautifully constructed writing interior. Inside, a central tambour compartment is flanked by several small drawers of varying sizes, an open cubbyhole, and fine neoclassical joinery details. Below the writing surface are four full-width drawers. All fittings, locks, and key are original.
Made in Copenhagen, circa 1780–1790.
A nearly identical secrétaire can be found at the charming Liselund summer residence on the island of Møn, Denmark – underscoring its aristocratic provenance and cultural significance.
About C.F. Harsdorff (1735–1799)
Caspar Frederik Harsdorff was Denmark’s leading architect during the Age of Enlightenment and a pivotal figure in introducing neoclassicism to Danish design. Educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen – where he later served as professor and director – Harsdorff shaped the architectural identity of late 18th-century Denmark.
His furniture designs, often executed by master cabinetmakers for royal or noble patrons, are characterized by clarity, balance, and classical restraint. They remain highly prized for their elegant proportions and refined craftsmanship.
- Dimensions:Height: 60.24 in (153 cm)Width: 49.61 in (126 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1790's
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kastrup, DK
- Reference Number:Seller: 1061421stDibs: LU1007445122592
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1974
1stDibs seller since 2013
499 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Kastrup, Denmark
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllDanish Louis XVI Bureau. In Cuban Mahogany
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI bureau made in Cuban mahogany.
Top cabinet as well as the base with fluted quarter columns.
Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1780.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau / Secretaire, Copenhagen Approx. 1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI bureau / Secretaire in 3 parts.
Upper part with three doors. Middle part door with fluted over a la grecque away, flanked by pair of side doors with oval fillings. Exteriors of doors with fluted flat profiles.
With 2 fold-down writing boards: Top writing board with leather for standing working position.
Behind the writing board a small drawer front with additional small drawers. Middle part with sloping writing flap for a sitting working position.
Behind the writing board are numerous drawers in Thuja wood...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Elegant Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau / Secretaire Cph. Approx. 1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI bureau / Secretaire in 3 parts.
Top with tooth cut under profiled top list.
Pair of doors with fillings, sides with profiled quartz columns.
Bottom part with slopi...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau, Copenhagen 1780-1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI bureau in solid mahogany. In 3 parts.
Top with tooth cut profiled top list. Pair of doors with fillings, sides with profiled quartz columns.
Bottom part with slant-front desk behind which numerous small drawers with knobs in bone.
Sides with fluted columns.
All keyholes with brass...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau Ascribed to Cabinetmaker J.C. Lillie
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI bureau in mahogany Copenhagen, 1780.
Behind the writing flap small drawers and a tambour door. Loose top cabinet with original tambo...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Danish Late Empire Mahogany Secretary Bureau
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late empire secretary bureau in mahogany veneered oak with beautiful grain.
In 2 parts.
Desk top offers three bowed doors. A concave door in the mid...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
You May Also Like
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early-mid 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany secretaire abattant
The top having a drawer above the drop front with felt writing surface, multiple compartments/drawers. Bottom hal...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secretaire Stamped Sotto
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a canted white marble rectangular top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above a frieze drawer, the fall-front with gilt-tooled black leather writing surface enclosing a fitte...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Danish Louis XVI Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A fine Danish Louis XVI mahogany and fruitwood slant front secretaire, circa 1780-1790, in three parts: the scrolled cornice top above a fruitwood inl...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Fruitwood
Elegant Louis XVI Cherrywood Secrétaire Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Louis XVI cherrywood secrétaire cabinet.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Elegant Louis XVI Cherrywood Secrétaire Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Louis XVI cherrywood secrétaire cabinet.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Elegant Louis XVI Cherrywood Secrétaire Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Louis XVI cherrywood secrétaire cabinet.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Cherry
