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19th Century Bleached Mahogany English Butler s Secretary Desk
Located in Viterbo, VT
Georgian butler's secretary hand-made in the United Kingdom in the early 1900s using mahogany and
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Fall Front Secretary Desk in solid oak, England, late 18th to early 19th Century. This is
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique High Gloss Secretary Desk, Scandinavia, circa 1850s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
ANTIQUE-UNIQUE. Impressive secretary from the mid-19th century in Biedermeier style. Antique
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1850s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

18th Century Original Painted Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A late 18th Century Folk Art Baroque Scandinavian original painted writing desk secretary. This
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactured in Northern Europe
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1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage buffet escritoire secretary cabinet, made circa 1960 in Spain. Oak, wrough iron, brass and
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wrought Iron

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
Located in Pasadena, TX
48" Victorian secretary desk writer’s Bureau Crafted from solid cherry, this multi-function piece
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Late 18th Century North American Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Cherry

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
the century, a French provincial secretary/desk came out of a New York City Park Avenue apartment
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Cylinder Secretary Desk with Clock, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Significant neoclassical cylinder secretary resting on six tapered square legs, canted at the
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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bonheur du Jour secretary desk cabinet, circa late 1880s. Dark walnut with finial accents and
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Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Charles X Secretaire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Burled elm charles 'X' drop front secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with black marble top with
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19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Marble

French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Abattant'. The secretary is solid Cuban mahogany and fire gilded ormolu mounts with two outer columns
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Ormolu

Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Italian baroque burl walnut secretary desk with a cartouche form mirrored panel beneath a
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood, Mahogany

Elegant Mahogany Empire Secretary Desk with Satinwood Intarsia
Located in Kastrup, DK
This small charming Empire secretary desk, crafted in Copenhagen around 1810, consists of three
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bone, Leather, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Located in Forney, TX
; With desk open: 24.5" Deep Clearance to desk: 28" Keywords: Butlers desk, secretary, secretaire
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Restored Art Deco Table Clock, Made by UP Závody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
mahogany, ensuring a perfect aesthetic match with the luxurious secretary from the same collection. The
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood, Mahogany, Spruce, Lacquer

19th Century Regency Mahogany Chiffonier Secretaire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
surface makes this chiffonier an unusual case piece. Below the secretary drawer are two cabinet doors
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1830s English Regency Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Rosewood

Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
This French Louis XV secretary desk dates back to around 1760 and comes from Paris. This exquisite
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Kingwood, Mahogany

Baroque Cabinet with Secretary Desk, Germany 1760-70
Located in Leimen, DE
Baroque cabinet with Secretary desk, coming from Southern Germany and dating back to end of the
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1770s German Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
timeless design. This stunning slant front secretary showcases the impeccable attention to detail and
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk South Germany, 1770-80 Discover a stunning Louis XVI secretary
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1770s German Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

English Chippendale Style Painted Goddard Chest Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930s Goddard chest / writing desk featuring a drop front door that opens to multiple
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Hardwood, Paint

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany, 1750 This exquisite antique Baroque secretary
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1750s German Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant secretary desk with glazed upper cabinet and a gracefully broken arched pediment. The
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18th Century German French Provincial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique Traditional Secretary Wood Desk with Shelf, FR-1062
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Traditional Secretary Wood Desk with Shelf The secretary desk with shelf originates from
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This exquisite piece features a beautifully
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1870s American Federal Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable
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Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Metal

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant, antique Austrian mahogany Biedermeier secretary desk cabinet, circa 1820. The
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Ormolu

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 Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century A rectangular top sitting above
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint. Circa 1870. Behind the drop
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Danish Baroque Secretary Desk in Faux-Marble
Located in Kastrup, DK
Impressive Danish Baroque secretary desk in grey-blue faux-marble decoration. The piece is
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This stunning Mid-19th-century French Painted Secretary Desk has a captivating fall-front design
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

Small Antique Italian Fruitwood Secretary Desk C. 1930 s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
antique or vintage Italian secretary desk, dating to the 1930s, is a perfect blend of functionality and
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Metal

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Located in Centennial, CO
A stately antique circa 1900 Danish Biedermeier style secretary desk crafted out of gorgeous
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Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Mahogany, 1820s Austria
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Empire secretary or writing desk, (Cylinder) Material: Mahogany. Completely restored, Shellac
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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece
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Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Baize, Mahogany

Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This late 19th-century French secretary exudes timeless elegance with its creamy painted finish
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

Antique Macey Arts Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Early 19th Century Plantation Desk Secretary + Bookcase Hutch Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional mid to early 19th century primitive American Plantation writing desk / hutch
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Early 19th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Poplar, Pine

Pair of Antique 19th C Empire Drop Front Desk Secretaries
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique 19th C Empire Drop Front Desk Secretaries.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

Neoclassical Roll-Top Secretary Desk, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Refined neoclassical roll-top secrétaire standing on fluted square tapering legs with matching pilaster strips. The lower section features three drawers, topped by a mirrored two-doo...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Exceptional Baroque secretary or writing desk, probably from southern Germany, around 1760. The
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Nutwood, Walnut, Pine

French Secretary Desk, Jean-Georges SCHLICHTIG, Master from 1765
By Jean-Georges Schlichtig
Located in Wien, AT
Louis XVI period, c. 1780, oakwood body, veneered with rosewood and amaranth, and with various, with marquetry panels, ornamental motifs and lattice pattern with partly dyed precious...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Marble

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Beautiful Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk. Item features 2 part
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Glass, Mahogany

Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Rococo secretary with hidden compartment, circa 1760. This antique French
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XVI secretary desk embodies the refined elegance and timeless
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

Antique Sheridan Flame Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Sheridan secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper having a shaped crest over case with
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
setting, this 18th-century secretary desk adds sophistication and charm. Its historical integrity and
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1780s Italian Rococo Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Louis Philippe Secretary Desk, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Philippe secretary desk veneered in mahogany, featuring a flat writing flap, two-door lower
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Late 19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Incredible Carved Italian Luigi Frullini Narrow Figural Walnut Secretary Desk
By Luigi Frullini
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This incredible Italian secretary desk, attributed to the renowned 19th-century master carver Luigi
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1870s Italian Renaissance Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Fantastic English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood Slant Lid Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English Adams paint decorated satinwood slant lid secretary desk is a stunning example of
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Satinwood

English Satinwood Adams Inlaid Secretary Desk Vitrine Top with Inkwells
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English satinwood Adams style inlaid secretary desk with vitrine top and original inkwells is
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Satinwood

Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy. Item features solid mahogany wood
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19th Century Unknown Chippendale 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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