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French Bird
s-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An adorable Louis Philippe drop front secretary! Bird's-eye maple wood with ebony detailing all
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Antique Eastlake Walnut
Burl Barrel Roll Secretary Desk with Carved Ivy, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake secretary offers walnut and burl construction with upper bookcase having carved
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Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Glass
1950 Elegant Italian Secretary by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a box placed on four high feet of square section in the shape of spindle, two thin spacers placed on the lower part of the feet allow to stabilize the furniture. The exte...
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1850s Italian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
hardware. This secretary has been restored, all drawers fuction, desk top is solid and ready to be used and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Direct from France
~ A lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Oak
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Secretary c. 1910
Located in Westfield, MA
A beautifully crafted early 20th century block front secretary in the Chippendale style, likely
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1910s American Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
interior. The lower portion is the standard fall-front desk whereby a pair of lopers can be withdrawn from
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
dovetailed drawers above a cylinder form with beautiful flame mahogany veneer. The desk rolls open to reveal
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
French Carved Tiger Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Table Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential
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1910s French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Oak
Davenport Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful Davenport desk with a self-rising interior. As usual with a Davenport secretary, it has
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1830s Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
$3,425
Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
This inviting secretary or "bureau" likely graced a Swedish country manor house in the 1800's. The
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Napoleon III French Black Gold Bronze Desk Secretary Cabinet 19th Cent
By Napoléon III
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous black desk cabinet with a writing table, composed by two parts. The lower part is a desk
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass, Bronze
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary with Fall Front Writing Surface
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Elegant English secretary made of burled mahogany with bookcase top featuring old wavy glass, the
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19th Century English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Napoleon III Period Marquetry Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, rosewood, and lemonwood. Finished precisely with bronze mounts and banding, this piece is a writing desk
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Secretary
Located in Wichita, KS
A gorgeous French secretary or chest with a slant front in solid bleached oak and a shapely double
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
18th Century Scandinavian Secretary
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautifully carved Scandinavian secretary with original locks and hardware from the 18th century.
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Swedish Rococo Secretary Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Rococo Secretary Hutch, it was found at an estate auction in Dalana, Sweden. This
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1790s Swedish Rococo Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Pine
Unusual Dutch Bombe Secretary
Located in Wainscott, NY
This wonderful secretary was discovered in the Netherlands, but its origin is unknown. It appears
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A charming little Gustavian painted slant-top secretary in a lovely bluish gray, featuring an
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1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
$3,600
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular finished top over a drawer and a fold down desk opening to compartments and a writing
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique Hepplewhite Tambour Mahogany and Tiger Maple Secretary C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hepplewhite Tambour Mahogany And Tiger Maple Writing Desk With Banded Herringbone Inlay C1830
Measures - 46.5
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19th Century Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Rare 18th Century Directoire Era French Writing Table with Secretary Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Directoire period walnut writing table features bronze banding and a black marble top. Its single drawer opens to reveal a beautifully aged green leather top writing surface tha...
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1790s French Directoire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Mahogany Drop-Front Secretary with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Louis XV style drop-front secretary desk. The desk features beautiful mahogany wood
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
19th Century Bleached Oak Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
19th century bleached oak drop front secretary. A pair of drawers aligned neatly beneath a drop
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Wooton Desk Company Antique Rotary Writing Desk, Patent No. 8, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
order and finally cast aside as worthless: on the other hand, the Secretaries and rotary desks are
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
1800
s Antique Cont
al Gothic Revival, Black P
d, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique Continental Gothic Revival, Black Painted, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Dutch Bureau Secretary of Burr Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Dutch secretary bureau desk or writing table of burled walnut in the Baroque style
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique French Ladies Writing Desk Vanity
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique French ladies kingwood secretary desk with parquetry pattern all around. Front drops down
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany Secretary, Late 18th C. with Geometric Paned and Glazed Doors
Located in Houston, TX
This exceptional mahogany secretary is from the late
18 th c. It has hinged doors that open wide
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Late 18th Century British Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful secretary decorated in the chinoiserie style. Lots of storage.
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18th Century British Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Fruitwood Secretary, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French fruitwood secretary with inlaid interior, circa 1850. This is an exceptional piece
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
English Campaign Secretary Chest on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
featuring exotic cuts of flame mahogany and a fall front butlers desk with slots, drawers and retaining the
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Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Slant Front Walnut Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing French 19th century walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Louis XV Secretary in the Style of Jacques Dubois, Rosewood and Ormolu
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Miami, FL
on every side, which make this secretary perfect to be settled in the middle of a room.
The depth
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Walnut Secretary of Small Proportions
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Late Victorian walnut ladies bureau in lovely condition having been fully restored and hand polished. The fall pulls down to sit on two pull-out slides and to reveal fo...
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Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Antique Desk from circa 1890, after Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desks, a secretary from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition
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1890s Danish Louis Philippe Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior writing surface and
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19th Century French Other Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
Period Chippendale Figured Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1765
Located in Essex, MA
Period Chippendale George III Secretary Bookcase with Desk Interior
British, circa 1765, highly
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Secretary, c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper bookcase having
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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Mahogany French Empire Style Fall Front Secretary
Located in Westfield, MA
A stunning French Empire-style fall-front secretary, crafted from rich mahogany with striking grain
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Leather-Top Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Louis XVI cylinder bureau, secretary desk. A retractable cylinder encloses three drawers
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
This Federal period plantation secretary, crafted in solid maple, dates to circa 1830 and reflects
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1830s American Sheraton Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Maple
Antique Danish Baroque Drop Front Bureau Secretary, circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
when the desk is closed. This secretary is strong, functional, and ready to use on a daily basis, while
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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Pine
Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Hepplewhite Inlaid Flame Mahogany Diminutive Tambour Secretary, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Hepplewhite style Bureau à Gradin Tambour secretary desk offers flame mahogany
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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Bronze
Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Ladies
Writing Table or Desk, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk; having a rectangular felt inset top over a
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19th Century Russian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style French Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style French Secretary Bookcase with the upper section having segmented glass
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut
Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival diminutive cylinder desk offers walnut and burl construction with
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Antique Swedish Gustavian Fall-Front Secretary with Reeded Detail, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
original locks and desk door key. This secretary displays neoclassical carving such as the dentil molding
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip
Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
This
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Ormolu
Faux Bamboo Escritoire or Writing Desk Table of Long-Leaf Pine from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French faux bamboo escritoire or writing table desk, c.1870-1910, featuring a fitted (and
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood, Pine
Double Sided Victorian Oak Oxblood Leather Top Library Writing Desk with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oak with oxblood leather gold leaf embossed writing surface library table or desk
A good looking
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Leather, Oak
George II Bureau Mahogany Desk Edwards and Roberts Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
stamp)
A good quality George III bureau secretary in mahogany with original brass handles on bracket
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1790s George II Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Carved Mahogany Drop-Front Secretary with Brass Gallery, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary offers mahogany construction with upper brass gallery over upper case with
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Early 20th Century Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Antique RJ Horner School Figural Carved Oak
Leaded Glass Secretary, c1920
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
, over central secretary with drop down desk over three drawers and having flanking cases with curved
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique 19th Century Pine Secretary with Hidden Compartment, Denmark, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This truly lovely mid 19th century secretary becomes a showcase thanks to the beauty of the natural
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood, Pine
Exceptional George I, Burr Elm Fall Front Bureau, Secretaire Burl Secretary
Located in London, by appointment only
bureau / secretaire burl secretary.
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Burl
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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
- 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 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.
- 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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