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Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary
Located in Seattle, WA
This Biedermeier secretary desk has a square cupboard at the top with two half-moon side shapes
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19th Century German Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
English Regency Secretary Bookcase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant English mahogany secretary bookcase from the Regency period, c. 1815, with fine dental
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Secretary
Located in Culver City, CA
This 18th century secretary has serpentine base, desk and an upper cabinet with an original
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18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Diminutive Georgian Style Secretary
Located in Oaks, PA
A 19th century English diminutive Georgian style burled walnut and inlaid secretary. With two
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Glass, Leather, Walnut
Federal Secretary, Signed and Dated, Connecticut, 1808
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This remarkable secretary is notable for many reasons. First, it is signed and dated by a New
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19th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th Century walnut 2 parts French writing desk . Bottom part opens with a front drop desk
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
George III Period Mahogany Secretary
Located in New York, NY
GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY SECRETARY, SLANT TOP DESK WITH 2 GLAZED DOORS
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
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Mahogany
Swedish Secretary with Clock
Located in Sheffield, MA
the desk are six drawers above a simple skirt.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
$12,500
GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY SECRETARY
Located in New York, NY
GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY SECRETARY, SLANT TOP DESK WITH 2 GLAZED DOORS, C.1770 48 X 23.25 X 96H
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
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Mahogany
19th Century France Painted Secretary
Located in New Preston, CT
. Secretary has upper drop-front desk over three-drawer chest. Desk interior has six drawers outfitted with
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English mahogany secretary comprised of two parts. The top case has a nice overhanging molding
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
18th. Centery Swedish Rococo Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome dry scraped Swedish Secretary in two parts. Simple paneled doors and drop front
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Pine
19th Century Burled Walnut Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Burled Walnut Secretary also desk, dropfront desk
44"W x 22"D x 82"H
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
George I Padouk
Walnut Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and rare early 18th century George I padouk and walnut Secretary cabinet. The upper
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Circa 1825 Biedermeier Cherry Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary w/ orig. hardware. Solid & veneered cherry
42"W x 18.5"D x
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1825 Biedermeir Cherry Secretary w/ orig. hardware. Solid & veneered cherry
42"W x
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
French Directoire Fruitwood Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
French Directoire Book matched fruitwood barrel roll secretary with losange panels and matched
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Swedish Elm Secretary, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Biedermeier elm secretary desk with ebonized details, Sweden, circa 1830. Great
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretary
Located in Encinitas, CA
Beautiful Swedish baroque Secretary. Lovely original cream/ white color with Swedish blue slant
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
19th Century French Marquetry Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French secretary all in inlaid burled walnut marquetry Louis XV style. Bookcase top
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An unusually small and elegant late 18th century carved mahogany secretary bookcase. The
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
c.1910 Dutch Bombe Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
c. 1920 Dutch tortoise shell pattern veneer secretary. It is in two parts, the bottom half being a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wire
Interesting Swedish Secretary from Småland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two part secretary from the historical province of Småland, Sweden circa 1810. The upper section
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Interesting Swedish Secretary from Småland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two part secretary from the historical province of Småland, Sweden circa 1810. The upper section
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Interesting Swedish Secretary from Småland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two part secretary from the historical province of Småland, Sweden circa 1810. The upper section
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19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Fine Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Bookcase
Located in Providence, RI
This secretary bookcase is extremely well executed with all of the important embellishments this
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Georgian Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in Alexandria, VA
The desk base of this wonderful piece was made circa 1725, with the top probably added about 30
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Black Secretary
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century Swedish Black Secretary. Top has glass doors and the interior of desk is red
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
German biedermeier High Writing Secretary
Located in Sarasota, FL
Early German Empire Biedermeier mahogany tall secretay writing desk. Simple box form with flanking
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19th Century German Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
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s Carved Walnut Secretary
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful and functional piece with upper storage area in addition to the fold-down desk, and three
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Two Piece Colonial Secretary with Display Shelves and Three Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Drop down felt lined desk and three drawers on lower piece.
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Anglo Indian Carved Secretary Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the locked upper drawer or main desk door. Two extending arms support the desk surface when lowered
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19th Century Indian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Ivory, Burl, Oak
19th C. Spanish Secretary (GMD#2230)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Secretary. Top hinged and flips up and over flat, then
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19th Century Spanish Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
18th century Venetian red lacquer secretary
Located in New York, NY
Rare early 18th century red chinoiserie decorated secretary bookcase, having a double arched
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Slant Front Secretary
Located in Nashville, TN
original color inside. The slant desk secretary opens to reveal a center cubby door flanked by a set of
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Antique secretary England around 1880 Mahogany
Located in Würzburg, DE
D: 56cm (88cm unfolded)
Article: Antique secretary I Writing desk
Item no.: 662
Origin: England
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1880s Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XV Chinoiserie Fall Front Secretary
Located in Chamblee, GA
This Louis XV fall front secretary in black chinoiserie lacquer has a red lacquered interior, green
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century French Walnut Bureau Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning two-piece hooded bureau secretary desk with slide-out black leather writing surface and
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Late 18th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
Stunning 18th Century Portuguese Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Portuguese Chinoiserie Secretary with Glazed Doors. The carved broken pediment with
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Pine, Oak
Rare Federal Carved Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine federal carved and figured mahogany secretary cabinet, with cove molded cornice above two
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19th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Pine
An Inlaid Mahogany Hepplewhite Secretary, Portsmouth
Located in Providence, RI
This small scale Hepplewhite secretary is quite special and out of the ordinary. It has unusual
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19th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exquisite English Georgian secretary bookcase of exceptional design and detail. The swan-necked
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
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Mahogany
Neoclassical Swedish Secretary in Three Parts
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Secretary with breakfront library, Sweden circa 1810. The upper section has a bold cornice with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
George III Cylinder Front Secretary/Bookcase
Located in Alexandria, VA
opens to pull-out writing surface. Excellent detail in the desk fittings - a total of 5 small drawers
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18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th century antique Swedish Baroque secretary refreshed in a beautiful blue. The slant desk
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Boulle Style secretary/chest
Located in Seattle, WA
French boulle style, tortoise shell and brass inlay, circa 1850 1860. Top drawer desk unit.
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Beautiful 1920
s Carved Secretary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
writing desk, drawers and postal files
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Walnut
An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary Decorated with Chinese Scenes in Gold. Made for the English
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Neoclassical Cherrywood Commode Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
With two drawers and one flip-down storage area, this piece can be used either as a desk or a chest
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19th Century French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Cherry
Bleached Oak Antique French Secretary, circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Antique Secretary Desk in old french Oak wood which we have stripped and bleached. Beautiful
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18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Oak
New England Federal Period Secretary Bookcase
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A handsome and useful three part desk with fold over writing flap, two cupboard doors concealing
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19th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Brass
Secretary English slant front with glass doors
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a mid-19th century English secretary with three glass doors to useful shelves for
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19th Century English Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Arts
Crafts Secretary w/Stacking Lawyer
s Bookshelves
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful Arts & Crafts drop front oak secretary. Offers enclosed shelving, perfect for books or
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th century Swedish clock secretary in two sections with an arched top centre cornice and
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Hepplewhite Style Secretary, New England, circa 1915
Located in Alexandria, VA
This secretary desk was handmade in New England, probably Massachusetts, of French polished
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Danish Empire Secretary with Inlay, circa 1840
Located in Garrison, NY
Stately and beautiful Danish Empire secretary of mahogany with inlay, circa 1840. Roll top with
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Period Baroque Secretary, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Baroque secretary has a lovely distressed painted finish in greenish beige exterior and a
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries
Materials
Wood
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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
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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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