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French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique secretary, Scandinavia, around 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the end of the 19th century, Scandinavia. The furniture is in very good
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Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Hand Painted and with original
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Velvet, Hardwood, Paint, Ribbon

Antique Biedermeier Austrian Country Secretary Bookcase Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Austrian Country secretary bookcase desk Additional
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Fruitwood

Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk – or secretary – with cylinder, in mahogany. The body opens with two small handles decorated
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Late 18th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Copper

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner Dimensions : 38" Tall
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1880s American Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble secretary desk. The desk is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant pieced foliate ormolu sabots
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary. This 18th century
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode
Located in Miami, FL
18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode, Antique Italian
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

French Tin Slate Secretary with Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Romantic French hand painted anodized tin with slate table top and wrought iron chair with intricate scroll work.
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Slate, Tin, Iron

19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare mid 19th Century Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Wood Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
freestanding secretary desk in the manner of André-Charles Boulle. The slender mahogany body centered with a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass, Bronze

Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This filigree patent secretary, also known as a folding travel desk, is made of mahogany veneer and
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

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

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Mahogany

A rare 19th century Dom José I style secretary desk / chest of drawers
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
A stunning and rare Dom José I style secretary desk, an exquisite example of Portuguese
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Late 19th Century Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood Inlaid Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secretary desk. The two door five drawer secretary is raised by fine cabriole legs with beautiful pierced
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Marble, Ormolu

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Lisbon, PT
A unique 19th century refinished Black Lacquer Napoleon III table desk Bonheur Du Jour. Upper
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Courtly ladies secretary signed F. Linke around 1880 Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Courtly ladies' secretary signed F. Linke around 1880 Paris Solid oak wood veneered with fine
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19th Century Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860 Solid mahogany lidded box that
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1860s English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis Philippe St. Crouch Mahogany Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French mid-19th century Louis Philippe period flamed Mahogany and ormolu secretary
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Ormolu

Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Exceptional Secretary Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century This unique
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Dainty Art Deco desk France around 1925. Root wood and black lacquer.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
In the exquisite world of 1925s French Art Deco design, a dainty desk emerges as a testament to the
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1920s Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Amboyna

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake secretary offers paneled walnut construction with upper having shaped crest
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19th Century American Eastlake Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Burl, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
Located in Birmingham, AL
impressive antique French secretary features a chapeau de gendarme crown above a pair of carved serpentine
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Iron

Circa 1900 French Burl Elm and Ebony Table Slope Top Secretary
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
C1880-1900 Beautiful French Burl Elm Slope Table Top Secretary, with secondary woods of ebony
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
secretary desk, in the manner of Maison Millet. The superstructure centered by a clock with a porcelain face
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze, Ormolu

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

Louis XVI Walnut Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Louis XVI walnut slant-front secretary desk is a fine example of 18th-century French
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Spruce, Walnut

Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
down secretary with tooled leather topped writing surface, drawers and a cubby hole. The case with
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19th Century Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Marble, Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Butlers Secretary c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
This exquisite English Regency mahogany butler’s secretary, dating to circa 1820, captures the
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1820s English Regency Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Spruce, Cherry

19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut Inlaid Secretary
Located in New York, NY
19th century Queen Anne style walnut inlaid secretary with a slant front. The inside of the
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1880s English Queen Anne Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak. Standing
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Copper

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

1800 s Antique Carved, Oak, Georgian, English, Slant Drop, Secretaire, Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
!! Early 19th Century Georgian Secretaire slant front desk. 20 ins x 38 ins x 36 ins This antique
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19th Century Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Oak

Antique Sheraton Mahogany Plantation Secretary c. Mid 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
blends Southern charm with practical design. Crafted from richly figured mahogany, the desk features a
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Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840. Measures - 93"H x 43.25"W x 21.75"D
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19th Century American Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880 Measures - 67 3/4
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut, Burl

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Glass, Walnut

Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional
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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Rosewood Inlaid Ladies Secretary
Located in Sofia, BG
Small ladies secretary animated form of veneer wood and rosewood marquetry, opening to two drawers
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Rosewood

Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Louis XVI secretary desk in mahogany with satinwood inlays. Offers a cylinder top that opens to
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Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique RI or CT Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Secretary c. Late 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
The Chippendale Mahogany Secretary, a late 18th-century gem hailing from Rhode Island or Southern
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight Heavy Solid Oak
Located in Landshut, BY
This rather straight, very heavy solid oak Viennese baroque folding desk has been carefully
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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass, Iron

Burr walnut desk bookcase, 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
burr walnut veneer. Very beautiful colour. To use the secretary desk, two supports must be pulled out
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Early 19th Century English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Vintage Boho Patinated Drop Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
warm, atmospheric tones, transforms this desk into a focal point, perfect as a charming secretary in a
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Secrétaire à abattant d époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
contrasting woods, which enhance the refined aesthetic of the piece. The drop-front desk opens to reveal a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Rare Louis XV French 18th C, Desk "Bureau De Pente" .
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a room. The fold out secretary is very functional. This very elegant writing desk is crafted from
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaque Bonheur du Jour
Located in Long Island City, NY
secretary drawer with hidden button. In late 1739-early 1740 the Sèvres Porcelain Factory opened in the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Elegant English slant front secretary desk from the Regency period, crafted around 1820. Made from
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
This English slant-front secretary desk, crafted around 1800, is a fine example of late Georgian
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, central prospect door with key, flanking pigeon holes
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1810s English Campaign Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Secretary 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, 2023
    A 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, 2021
    An 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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