Rustic Secretaires

RUSTIC STYLE

For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.

The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is Adirondack furniture and the low-slung 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.

Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn reclaimed wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.

Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic wares help bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.

As you can see on 1stDibs, vintage rustic chairs, dining tables and other pieces of rustic furniture offer endless inspiration.

Style: Rustic

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

$2,450

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Located in Forney, TX

An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region / Southern United States, circa 1800s, hand-crafted of solid pine wood with mellow warm tone and rich grain patterns, one-piece construction, having a stepped molded cornice above a tall pair of paneled cabinet doors, opening to reveal an interior fitted with shelves and divided slots for documents, plank boarded back with old metal patch, over a lift-top writing slope with spacious storage underneath, the apron adorned with simple decorative pilasters...

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19th Century American Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

$5,100

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

This secretary is a special find due to the original brick red painted finish, gently scraped to reveal the natural pine below. The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid Century English Pine Farmhouse Slant Top Standing Desk Dresser Secretary 59"

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century English Pine Farmhouse Slant Top Standing Desk Dresser Secretary 59"

Located in Dayton, OH

Charming mid 20th century slant top desk, dresser or secretary. A fun cross between an old standing desk and chifferobe. Features a large slant top that can be used for work or dis...

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

18th Century Country French Secretaire ~ Drop Front Desk

$1,980

18th Century Country French Secretaire ~ Drop Front Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming 18th century Country French secretary desk captures the quiet elegance and practical beauty that have made provincial furniture so enduring. Handcrafted with a warm, t...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Steel

Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century

$1,860

Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A characterful skønvirke / almue drop-front secretary desk, also known as a slant-front writing desk, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker. ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Wood

SWEDISH RUSTIC PiNE HAND PAINTED DROP FRONT BUREAU DESK CHEST OF DRAWERS

$2,400

SWEDISH RUSTIC PiNE HAND PAINTED DROP FRONT BUREAU DESK CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Swedish style hand painted and antiqued Bureau desk with dra...

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20th Century English Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Rustic Old Hickory Hutch, Signed, Wood & Rope, 19th Century, USA

$8,250

Rustic Old Hickory Hutch, Signed, Wood & Rope, 19th Century, USA

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Old Hickory hutch with natural log legs, a slatted table top & shelf, one drawer, decorative cutouts & rope trim (SIGNED with brand: O...

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19th Century American Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Slate

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cupboard

$5,418

H 42 in W 45 in D 22 in

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cupboard

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A superb quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany secretaire cupboard having well figured and banded top over one secretaire drawer to frieze, enclosing attractive satinwood in...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

$5,750

H 37.75 in W 30 in D 15.5 in

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers

$4,950

H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in

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, three drawers in the façade and rustic c...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary

$6,074

H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary

Located in Berlin, DE

Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...

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19th Century German Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Burl & Carved Walnut Slant Front Marquetry Secretary Desk c1900

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 73 in W 35.25 in D 19.25 in

Burl & Carved Walnut Slant Front Marquetry Secretary Desk c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

This exquisite antique secretary desk, crafted circa 1900, showcases a sophisticated combination of burl walnut and carved walnut construction. The piece features a distinctive slant...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770

$7,911

H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770

Located in Kastrup, DK

Swedish Rococo fall front bureau crafted in the distinctive Scandinavian Rococo style, featuring elegantly curved sides and balanced proportions. The fall front opens to reveal a bea...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Slant-Front Secretary in Original Cream Paint, 19th Century

$5,950

H 43.375 in W 42 in D 20 in

Swedish Gustavian Slant-Front Secretary in Original Cream Paint, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Swedish Gustavian slant-front secretary from the early 19th century, presented in a beautifully aged original cream-painted finish with soft green undertones inside. The cl...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Mid 19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Secretary

$5,350

H 71.75 in W 20 in D 42.25 in

Mid 19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid 19th-century Swedish pine secretary with newer professionally applied layered blue exterior painted finish. Upper glass panes allow for beautiful display of any collection held w...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th-Century Swedish Painted Secretary in Blue with White Highlights, circa 1830

$5,500

H 40.375 in W 41.25 in D 18.125 in

19th-Century Swedish Painted Secretary in Blue with White Highlights, circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined 19th-century Swedish secretary, beautifully painted in soft blue with subtle white highlights that accentuate its clean lines and understated Scandinavian elegance. The s...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk

$3,950

H 69.25 in W 45.625 in D 15.75 in

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern tall rosewood bookcase with secretary desk made in Denmark circa 1960 features a unique format with drop-down writing surface that converts the...

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1960s Danish Vintage Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Painted Drop Front Secretaire

$5,600

H 42.5 in W 47 in D 22 in

18th Century Italian Painted Drop Front Secretaire

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century large Italian charming rustic later painted drop front secretary with multiple cubby holes and drawers above two large base drawers on short tapered legs. circa 1780, It...

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18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swedish Baroque Slant Front Secretaire

$6,600

H 42.25 in W 41 in D 21.25 in

18th Century Swedish Baroque Slant Front Secretaire

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century Swedish secretaire, from Baroque period, circa 1750 in original gorgeous blue/green patinated color with slant front desk with interior features numerous small drawers ...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items

Secretary desk, circa 1900

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H 63 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in

Secretary desk, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This secretary desk from circa 1900 combines functionality with a timeless appearance. The piece of furniture is crafted from pine and oak, finished with a walnut veneer on the insid...

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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

Rustic A. Brandt Ranch Oak Secretary Style Drop Front Student Desk with Bookcase

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H 74.5 in W 32 in D 15 in

Rustic A. Brandt Ranch Oak Secretary Style Drop Front Student Desk with Bookcase

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Late 20th Century Rustic or Western secretary style drop front lighted student desk with bookcase by A. Brandt Ranch Oak. Comprised of solid medium or honey oak finish, drop...

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s

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H 63 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This secretary dates from circa 1925, produced in germany. With four large drawers on the outside. Behind the flap a separate layout with several small drawers and storage compartmen...

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1920s German Vintage Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Pine

Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk

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H 86 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in

Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of two-piece construction, the shallow upper section with a molded edge top having three shaped shelves, the lower section with a slant front folding desk...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Chestnut

Rustic 19th Century Country French Secretary, Cabinet

Sold

H 73 in W 43.5 in D 22.5 in

Rustic 19th Century Country French Secretary, Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Rustic 19th century Country French secretary ~ Cabinet is the perfect choice for the casual decor! The design centers around efficiency, with hand-forged iron hinges and latchworks t...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Iron

Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet

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H 88.59 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish cabinet with from the municipality Näsåker in the province Ångermanland. The lower half is constructed like a secretary with a desk front, small interior drawers and cabinet ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Painted Secretary

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H 85.75 in W 39 in D 25 in

18th Century Swedish Painted Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

An 18th century Swedish painted secretary, all original. This understated elegant piece has a beautiful wood patina with lovely hand painted...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Secretarial Cabinet

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H 38.19 in W 44.49 in D 21.26 in

Antique Spanish Secretarial Cabinet

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

19th century Spanish rustic secretarial cabinet with a plane, simple design. It features 8 small drawers Measures: Table height 76 cm.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Faux Bamboo Secretary Chest

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H 55 in W 30.5 in D 15.25 in

Late 19th Century English Faux Bamboo Secretary Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Brighton style secretary cabinet with pleasing Amber tone in very good, House Ready condition. One drawer over a three drawer design drop front for the secretary. Opening to a fitted...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Antique European Secretary Hutch

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H 83.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in

Antique European Secretary Hutch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 1900s European pinewood hutch. Featuring beautiful antique hardware, glass cabinet doors, carved wooden moulding, and lined interior. This is a three-piece hutch with working d...

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Paint Decorated Two-Part Secretary Cabinet

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H 84 in W 46 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Swedish Paint Decorated Two-Part Secretary Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic form paint decorated two-part secretary cabinet having distressed finish with dentil molding, Greek key design, fluted doors below revealing three shelves with 9 1/2" boards,...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Secretaires

Charming 18th Century French Desk "Scriban"

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H 47 in W 40 in D 17.5 in

Charming 18th Century French Desk "Scriban"

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Charming 18th century French rustic desk "Scriban." There is six small drawers on the top and two secret drawers. On the base, there is six drawers. The wood wears a warm patina of t...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Rustic secretaires for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic secretaires for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage secretaires created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic secretaires made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original secretaires, popular names associated with this style include and A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for secretaires differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,784 and tops out at $8,250 while the average work can sell for $3,349.