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French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk. Item features 2
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Antique Oak Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers – Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful large antique oak secretary desk / chest of drawers / bureau with burl
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Late 18th Century Classical Roman Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exuberantly carved oak French Louis XV secretary desk, circa 1900, is a fine example of
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Oak

Early 19th Century Georgian Style Walnut and Burr Secretary Desk or Vanity
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century Georgian style walnut and burr secretary desk, vanity or chest with four drawers
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Maple

Napoleon III Ebony Chiffonier with Secretary Desk, Brass Inlay Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and practical Napoleon III style chiffonier with hidden secretary desk has been
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century northern Swedish corner clock secretary cabinet desk. This country house
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Pine

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this distinguished George III Secretary Bookcase, a
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1790s English George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and
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Early 19th Century Federal Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Glass, Mahogany

Spectacular masterspiece ladies writing secretary desk Napoleon III, 1860 France
Located in Wien, AT
A masterpiece of French craftsmanship - a Napoleon III era ladies writing secretary desk, circa
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1860s French Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Exceptional Two Part George I English Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional example of a late George I English secretary desk in walnut, its upper case with a
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk C1890. Measures - 87 1/2" x 38" x 22". This
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Late 19th Century Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco sideboard and secretary made out of rosewood Material: Rosewood Completely restored
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood

Louis XVI drop-leaf secretary desk in rosewood and violet wood veneer, 18th cent
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI drop-leaf secretary desk in rosewood and violet wood veneer, 18th century
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood

Antique 19th C. Chippendale George III Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique 19th C. Chippendale George III Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk. Item features solid brass
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Mid-19th Century Unknown George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

19th Century Wellington Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Secretary Desk Dovetails Clean
By Wellington
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century Wellington Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Secretary Desk Dovetails Clean
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Glass, Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Adam Style Slant-Front Bureau
By Kittinger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Georgian mahogany slant front secretary desk Adam style slant-front
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Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Antique Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th Century George III Period Secretary Desk & Bookcase. Made from mahogany with a hooded
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique Swedish Secretary Desk, Hand-Made Country Furniture with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish secretary desk from the mid 1800s. This country house furniture is made in northern
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Pine

English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800
Located in North Miami, FL
is perfect for many uses; ample drawer storage, desk/ table top space and just pretty to look at
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl with Ebonized Details
By Biedermeier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined 19th-century Biedermeier secretary desk, crafted in maple burl and veneers, showcasing
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19th Century German Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Burl

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
to be five graduated drawers, the upper two a faux composition disguising the "butler's desk" hidden
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Important Italian Futurist Secretary / Desk / Etagere Attr. to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Italian Futurist work of sculpture which functions as an etagere, secretary, desk
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Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Elm, Walnut

Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Victorian secretary / library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring drop front
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Antique English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Top Bookcase Secretary Desk. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler s Desk/Secretary Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
desk/chest is made of fine figured mahogany. The extended top drawer is a fall front secretary that
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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk. Item features 3
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mahogany

Outstanding Country French Period 1780s era Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding Country French walnut secretary desk with bookcase, dating to the 1780s, is an
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1780s French French Provincial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of elm, oak and padouk woods, c.1780
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Metal, Brass

Antique New England American Chippendale Curly Maple Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite New England Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1800. Features a curly maple
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

French Ebonized Burled Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase with Sevres Style Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French ebonized and burled walnut secretary desk bookcase embodies the grandeur of
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

George III Mahogany Desk or Secretary Attributed to Gillows, English 1790
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Rome, IT
George III amazing cabinet desk or secretary in mahogany wood, brass and leather with a drawers
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1780s British George III Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Metal, Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Boulle Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Tarzana, CA
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Boulle Secretary Desk Having a writing section
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass, Ormolu

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall European painted wood two-part secretary from the early 19th century, with molded cornice
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Early 19th Century European Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Unique Venetian Italian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk with Bookcase Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Venetian Italian paint decorated secretary desk with bookcase, circa 1890s, is a remarkable
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1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Antique mid 19th century Dutch honey color oak Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Offered here is a stunning Dutch secretary desk in the Biedermeier style, crafted in the mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Oak, Bone

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Classic antique Early 19th Century French Empire drop front secretary desk made with magnificent
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinese Chippendale style tall bamboo secretary from the 19th century, with slanted lift
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bamboo, Wood

20th-Century Tiger Oak Fall-Front Secretary Desk on Barley Twist Legs
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Revival style, this tiger oak fall-front secretary desk reflects early twentieth-century England’s
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Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Secretary Desk/ Secretaire, Austria ca. 1820/25
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Splendid early 19th century Biedermeier secretaire/ secretary desk from the renowed period in
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Brass

Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Mahogany, Wien 1820-1829
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, Lacquer

18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with two
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Metal, Brass

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk. A
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

20th-Century Mahogany Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk Step into timeless
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Early 20th Century European Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & burl Veneer, Threaded of Maple
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut, Burl

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry Germany (Westphalia) Walnut etc. Classicism around 1795
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burl Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk Attr To Jelliff
By John Jelliff
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Victorian Burl Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk Attr To Jelliff Dimensions : 103
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Burl

The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean
By Robinson, Edkins, Aston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
16th July 1802 He served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1804 to 1805 and as the Governor of
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Silver

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
call the service, secretary, etc., is based on another jarrillo, similar to the rest but much higher
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1760s Spanish Rococo Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Silver

Secretary Desk 700s Lombard by "Bottega Milanese Dei Valentini", walnut burl
By Bottega Milanese dei Valentni
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important precious desk bureau production of on 19th century by "Bottega Milanese dei Valentini
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

Danish Blue Painted Rococo Secretary Desk in the Manner of Mathias Ortmann
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Danish Rococo secretary desk executed in the manner of cabinetmaker Mathias Ortmann (1692
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Bronze

c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Burl

Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
By Bassano s Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
embellish and complement elegantly environments inspired by any design style. ​Measure Desk cm
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Walnut

19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk from the late 19th century is a striking piece of
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1890s Empire Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Wood, Mahogany

Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desks And Secretaries Desks And Secretaries

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Glass, 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 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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