1790s Secretaires

A very rare antique George III English Mahogany secretary bookcase, with a fitted collector's or doctor's cabinet to the base, circa 1790. The bookcase in two sections; the top section with a flared cornice with a frieze of dentil molding below, the bookcase with twin glazed doors with intersecting curvilenear astragals, the doors enclosing a pair of adjustable shelves. The base having a deep drawer with a locking fall front desk, fitted with a tooled & gilded leather writing surface, and a fitted interior with pigeonholes with removable doors and drawers each fitted with an oval gilded name label. Below are a pair of locking doors enclosing an elaborately fitted interior; comprising one long shallow tray shaped drawer above a host of 13 drawers of various sizes, all with the original brass hardware and corresponding oval gilded name tag, to the left side is a file space. The secretary bookcase is raised on bracket feet with a shaped skirt, it is made from the finest figured Cuban mahogany, all original finish and hardware. Georgian bookcase secretaries...

A very nice late 18th century American Chestnut slant front desk likely Rhode Island 1770-80 in origin. Constructed of solid Chestnut with Poplar and Pine secondary woods. Nicely ap...

American Hepplewhite mahogany satinwood string inlaid secretary bookcase with a hinged fall front leather writing surface, central arched tulip wood inlaid cornice with original bras...

Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three spacious drawers in the lower part. The writing flap ...

Late 18th Century Cylinder Desk with beautiful Patina, 1800, France Cylinder desk with straight sides, closed in the upper part with a semi-circular flap, with two drawers. The whol...

With rectangular cornice over a pair of gothic mullioned doors enclosing a fitted interior, the base with drawer enclosing a fitted desk interior all over three drawers ending on spl...

18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your home whether your decor is modern, traditional,...

Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.

18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak is a superlative example of the design, conceived as a piece that takes up no more space than a chest of drawers, but can se...

Antique English Secretary Bureau in Burr Walnut Wood, late 18 th Century, the desk has a desirable aged and warm patine, the desk is in a per...

Louis Seize secretary featuring five drawers and a flat writing flap. Veneered with cherry wood, this secretary is adorned with fire-shaded inlays. The central motif of the laurel wr...

Introducing an exquisite 18th century South German Neoclassical-style fruitwood bureau-bookcase, a stunning testament to the refined aesthetics and masterful craftsmanship of late 18th century South Germany. This exceptional two-part piece features a beautifully molded rectangular cornice that crowns the bookcase, lending a touch of grandeur and elegance to its overall appearance. The top section comprises a pair of doors that open to reveal spacious storage, perfect for showcasing treasured books or decorative items. The lower section boasts a gracefully slanting front bureau, providing a writing surface that evokes the charm of a bygone era. Beneath the bureau, two long drawers offer ample storage for documents, stationery, or other essentials, all resting on elegantly tapered square feet that enhance the sophisticated lines of the piece. Measuring an impressive 86.5 inches in height, 44 inches in width, and 19.75 inches in depth, this bureau-bookcase commands attention with its grand scale and striking presence. This magnificent pieceis in good antique condition with age stress slip to the wood on the side, two of the two does not open smoothly. Whether gracing a study, library, or living space, this bureau-bookcase effortlessly blends form and function, adding an air of sophistication and history to any environment. A rare and valuable addition to any collection, this South German bureau...

This secretaire is inlaid throughout with boxwood line inlay with two satinwood fans in the broken arch crest. The top half has two fixed shelves. There are some shrinkage separation...

Light mahogany secretary decorated with inlaid wood decorations and brass handles from around the 1790s. Measurements in cm: H:130 W:107 D:48