Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$6,700
H 91 in W 46 in D 23 in
English Chinese Chippendale Style Lattice Design Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (19th century) carved mahogany lattice design secretary with gilt
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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Provenance: Sotheby's NY. The secretary with a drop front in the form of three drawers but opening
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Brass
$2,295
H 41.25 in W 37.75 in D 18 in
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 China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
$14,400
H 52.5 in W 32 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet.
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1740s English George III Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
A ca. 1810 English two part mahogany secretary, the top section with a carved swan's neck pediment
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Mahogany
$18,800
H 96 in W 48 in D 23 in
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
cabinets. Bookcases and secretaries were also designed in the Queen Anne style. Marquetry, inlay, veneering
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1710s Queen Anne Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Walnut
$13,481
H 69.3 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
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red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
elegant donkey desk in red lacquered wood, in the style of China according to Martin varnish, the
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1760s French Louis XV Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Oak
Georgian Mahogany Secretary Buffet China Cabinet Shell Inlay
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique 19th century Georgian break-front style mahogany china cabinet having inlay and beautiful
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Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Brass
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings. Made in 2 parts. Has a
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19th Century Chinese Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite Georgian mahogany inlay breakfront with bubble glass and built-in secretary desk option
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk
By Saginaw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Saginaw Furniture flame mahogany breakfront china cabinet featuring Neoclassical styling
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
H 81 in W 58.5 in L 81 in
Antique Victorian Triple Side by Side Mirrored Oak Secretary China Cabinet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Triple Side by Side Mirrored Oak Secretary China Cabinet with Scroll and Foliate Carved Elements
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Early 20th Century Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 83 in W 65.25 in D 16.25 in
A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese export black lacquer two-part secretary with fold out writing surface having inset toile
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19th Century Antique China Cabinet Secretary
George III English Secretary Painted in Chinese Style
Located in Round Top, TX
George III English Secretary Painted in Chinese Style. The English were fascinated with Chinese
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19th Century English Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Early Georgian Style Chinoiserie Cabinet / Secretary Desk W/ Carved Pagoda Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Georgian style chinoiserie secretary cabinet on a heavily carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Brass
H 66 in W 39.5 in D 24 in
19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English finely decorated black lacquered slant front secretary
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Late 19th Century European Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
19th Century English Black Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English black lacquered slant front secretary.
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Wood
Fine early 1800s Era English Georgian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and unique form of Chinese Chippendale two piece secretary desk. The desk was made
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1820s English Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Mahogany
H 82 in W 44 in D 21 in
American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk,
Attributed to R. J. Horner & Company, New York
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood
H 52 in W 33 in D 33 in
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Sheraton style breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with drop front
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Brass
H 86.25 in W 74 in D 18 in
19th Century Two-Part Camphor Wood Campaign Chest and Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Campaign chest of drawers was crafted by a Hong Kong-based cabinet maker in the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Brass
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Vitrine, Cabinet or Secretary Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
The two-piece Chinese Chippendale style Vitrine, cabinet or secretary desk shows fine and quality
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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 65 in W 35.5 in D 13.5 in
Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Secretary Desk/China Cabinet, circa 1890
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival mahogany secretary desk/China cabinet/hutch, circa 1890. The
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Mahogany
H 78 in W 48 in D 16 in
Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Carved Fretwork Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chinese Chippendale carved fretwork bookcase secretary desk. Item features pierce
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Hand Crafted English Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Secretary.
This handsome and special
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Leather, Maple, Wood, Bamboo
H 52.5 in W 31.88 in D 23.75 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Chippendale style tall faux-bamboo secretary from the early 20th century with slanted
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Faux Bamboo
H 50.5 in W 32 in D 23 in
White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Regency style secretary desk / china cabinet. Top has four doors, two glass shelves, eight wood
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Glass, Wood
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What
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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Wood
H 86 in W 33 in D 22 in
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary
Located in Miami, FL
First quarter 19th century, the scrolled pediment above a pair of doors decorated with oriental landscapes and figures. The interrior containing a series of drawers centered by a mi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Lacquered
Gilt Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece was made in China for export. Richly decorated in gold on a black lacquered ground with
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19th Century Chinese Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary Decorated with Chinese Scenes in Gold. Made for the English
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Chinese export lacquered secretary cabinet. A very rare piece in exceptionally nice
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Giltwood
Superb Padauk (Padook) Wood Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
in China for the English market. Please feel free to contact us directly by clicking the Contact
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Petite Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th century Chinoiserie petite secretary of ebonized wood with gold detail featuring birds
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Mid 18th C English Mahogany Chippendale Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
This secretary was created in England in the mid-18th century, circa 1760. The piece has a top
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1760s English Chinese Chippendale Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Mahogany
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Earthenware
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The Rosace bed is an elegant example of the French LXVI style, with its classic columns and restrained ornamentation the bedstead stands tall and exudes a noble confidence. The apex ...
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2010s English Louis XVI Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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Cane, Wood
$19,413
H 66.15 in W 80.71 in D 84.65 in
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Located in Forney, TX
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique China Cabinet Secretary
Materials
Iron
$8,500
H 36 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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19th Century French Other Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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Walnut
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Located in Pearland, TX
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Late 19th Century French Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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Majolica
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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19th Century British Regency Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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Mahogany
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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18th Century George II Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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Mahogany
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Located in Houston, TX
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Located in Austin, TX
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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Metal, Brass
$4,895
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
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By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
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1960s American Georgian Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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Brass
$2,995
H 83 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in
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19th Century French Antique China Cabinet Secretary
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Antique China Cabinet Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique china cabinet secretary for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and bronze, every antique china cabinet secretary was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique china cabinet secretary, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique china cabinet secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique china cabinet secretary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henry Dasson and Zwiener Jansen Successeur are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique China Cabinet Secretary?
An antique china cabinet secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $14,736, while the lowest priced sells for $4,598 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
Finding the Right Secretaires for You
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.
Questions About Antique China Cabinet Secretary
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
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