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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century George III period mahogany breakfront bookcase with a secretaire or secretary drawer
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Baroque Secretary Display Cabinet Painted White, Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary with glass doors, painted Swedish distressed white/cream color
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
-FRONT DESK AND BOOKCASE
The blockfront desk-and-bookcase is one of the most highly
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
selected and applied in architectural manner."
This secretary employs the finest available mahogany and
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1830s American American Classical Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
bureau bookcase with separate bookcase, separate desk section and with fully fitted interior including
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
Courte Jean-Babtiste Louis XVI Period Secretary, Dijon, Francr, Late 18th Century
By Jean-Baptiste Courte
Located in Basel, BS
Louis XVI period secretary, late 18 century, made in Dijon, by Courte Jean-Baptiste (1749-1843) the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Chests, with Secretary
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The two chests are drawers and one with a pullout desk unit.
The mahogany is inlaid with a lighter
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Louis Phillipe Mahogany Secretary a Abattant with Marble Top
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Antique Louis Phillipe Secretary with drop front desk opening to writing desk. Interior is eye
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Adams Style Painted Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront with Butler
s Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
butler's secretary and the centre section has an elegant serpentine shape.
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Secretary furniture in precious wood, stamped J. Popsel, Louis XV - 18th century
By Jean Pöpsel
Located in HÉRIC, FR
A rare and beautiful Louis XV writing desk, stamped Popsel, inlaid with precious wood.
This
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Bronze
The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705
Located in New York, NY
eight drawers and having two pull-out candle slides; the center section having a slant front desk fitted
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
Writing Desk about 1780, Austra
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Josefinischer essay secretary in 1780, the front with eight drawers, original fittings, spruce
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1780s Austrian Rococo Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
1880 Biedermeier Dropfront Marble Top Secretary Desk Execellent Condition with original embossed
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Cabinet or Buffet with Front Fall Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
This piece is what some call a butler's secretary and was most likely used to conduct the domestic
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1820s Dutch Other Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
was described in an inventory as a black lacquered Chinese chest of drawers with a secretary desk and
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1730s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Lacquer
English Secretaire Chest
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
of furniture with dual functions. It is a chest with the secretaire door closed, and a secretary with
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18th Century and Earlier English Sheraton Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
$6,995
Monumental Classical Mahogany Bookcase Probably Meeks, NY, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
This secretary is a masterpiece with exceptional architectural features. Note the convex pediment
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
1850s Biedermeier Cherry Wood Secretaire
Located in Senden, NRW
two doors of the lower commode part, as well as multiple drawers behind the foldable desk on the
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1860s German Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Cherry
$11,889 / set
Figured Mahogany Late Sheraton Secretaire, Essex County, circa 1810
By John Needles
Located in Providence, RI
pediment with original brass buttons reminiscent of Hepplewhite and Sheraton secretaries of the time. Also
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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Inlaid Figured Mahogany Federal or Hepplewhite Secretaire, Seymour School
Located in Providence, RI
slant lids desks, plus a bookcase above, all in a case piece of pleasing size. The glass stands out in
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Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Carved Mahogany Federal Secretaire with Eagles, MA, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
This is one of the finest and most monumental secretaries of the period, note the extremely well
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19th Century American Federal Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Bureau bookcase, by Francesco Abbiati
By Francesco Abbiati
Located in New York, NY
.
This drop front desk is fitted with a series of recessing shelves for candle over drawers, where the
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Inlaid Mahogany Federal / Hepplewhite Breakfront, Rhode Island, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
used for a ceramic or a bust, etc. We have an associated eagle of the same date as the secretary (see
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Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
An Empire Ormolu Centerpiece Attributed To Pierre-Phillipe Thomire, Circa 1815
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Pasadena, CA
Thomire, applied to the upper corners of a secretary desk by Guillaume Beneman, delivered for the King's
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Early 19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Stamped by Jean Caumont French Louis XVI Period Commode, circa 1775-1780
By Jean Caumont
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
both in their manufacture and in the materials used. If we know of him cylinder desks, hot-water bottle
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Beautiful Set of Two Antique French Old Paris Porcelain
Porte Plume" Statues
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
time with oriental scenes atmospheres.
The "Porte Plume" was used at the secretary desk for inserting
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1830s French Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Porcelain
Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Pasadena, CA
were touched up by Thomire, applied to the upper corners of a secretary desk by Guillaume Beneman
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
CLOSING SALE Rare Early 18th Century French Oak Bibliotheque Desk from Normandy
Located in San Francisco, CA
'' H x 23'' D and top 12'' D.
Also: Bookcase, secretary, secretaire buffet deux corps., biblioheque.
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Early 18th Century French Rococo Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Oak
Antique Ebonized Silver Empire Secretary an Abattant from France, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
An original antique Empire secretary from the early 19th century from France. The secretary is
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Victorian Carved Walnut Standard Grade Signed Wooton Secretary Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a completely original finish Wooton desk with cubbies and slots. The desk is a rare find
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
British Colonial Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive secretary was once found in an colonial office in Rangoon, Burma. The large door
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Teak
Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Secretary desk, France, ca. 1880
Very good condition.
Wood: mahogany
Dimensions: 112 cm width 98
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
French Secretary/Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Secretary/desk finely made in burled walnut having two
Doors in upper structure with one petite
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
$2,900
Antique French secretary desk, around 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Neat antique secretary desk made in France, around 1860.
Made of walnut wood with brass ornaments
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
. It's a sturdy, solid piece with ample storage space. The desk opens to a series of small drawers and
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19th Century Swiss Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
English Aesthetic Movement Artfully Decorated Bamboo and Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This unique English bamboo and figured walnut secretary desk combines traditional chinoiserie style
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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1860s German Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Nutwood, Pine, Burl
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker and Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary desk from Northern Europe, circa 1920.
Very good condition, after professional
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1920s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Birch
Stunning and Rare Napoleon III Desk Secretary, France circa 1866
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and rare Napoleon III Bureau Desk, writing table Secretary in Boulle Marquetry.
In ebony
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1900
s Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Rosewood
Asian Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Writing Desk Secretary
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual dark Chinese secretary desk, circa early 20th century, features intricately carved detail
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Inlaid Birdseye Maple Secretary Desk 19th Century
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. This secretary desk is available to be picked up at our showroom in Sag Harbor in the Hamptons NY or
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Venetian Lacca Povera Desk Secretary circa 1730
Located in CA, CA
A rare and important Venetian bureau. In shape, this secretary is influenced by the English bureau
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18th Century Italian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Located in Pomona, CA
An original Queen Anne period writing desk, circa 1720. Fantastic patina on it's original walnut
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Swedish Style Painted Drop Leaf Secretary or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique painted, drop leaf petite secretary or desk with just the perfect patina. Cabriole legs
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Late 1700s Northern Swedish Pine Country Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish country secretary desk from the late 1700s. A secretary desk is a wonderful
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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
An early American 19th Century solid wood construction secretary desk made of oak. The secretary
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
19th Century Regency Mahogany Butler
s Desk or Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine 19th century English regency butler's desk or secretary. Constructed from mahogany featuring a
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Brass Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French slant front secretary desk
France, 19th century
Flame mahogany, with brass
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Drawer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. A single drawer in the center is a feature of this compact-style secretary writing desk.
The only
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Early 1900s American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Rattan
Napoleon III Desk Secretary Writing Table and Its Armchair France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Napoleon III desk secretary writing table with 5 drawers with beautiful ornamentation of
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Bronze
French Secretary Desk with a Chair from circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Secretary desk from circa 1880, along with a chair.
Very good condition.
Wood: Oak.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Oak
1820s Swedish Wooden Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden secretary desk was made in Sweden, circa 1820. Elegantly ornamented with decorative
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
French Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Secretary Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting walnut desk or secretary, in the style of Louis Philippe, from 19th century, France
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Delicate and Diminutive English Edwardian Satinwood Secretary Desk
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a delicate English Edwardian satinwood secretary desk, its domed top including a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
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Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique desks and secretaries desks and secretaries available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all antique desks and secretaries desks and secretaries available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique desks and secretaries desks and secretaries available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desks and secretaries desks and secretaries are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique desks and secretaries desks and secretaries have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by André-Charles Boulle, George Hepplewhite and Larkin
Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries?
Antique desks and secretaries desks and secretaries can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,671, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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