Antique Federal Secretary Desk
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler
s Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished.
Measure 45.75
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Located in Water Mill, NY
Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and
bone pulls.
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
$4,500 Sale Price
52% Off
H 48 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Brass
$7,900
H 84.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
19th-C. American Federal Ebonized
Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering
Category
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Oak
$3,495
H 80 in W 43 in D 22 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500
H 46.75 in W 18.25 in D 41 in
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
Category
Early 19th Century Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 74.75 in W 22 in D 46 in
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 Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$5,500 Sale Price
38% Off
H 77 in W 44.25 in D 21 in
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 Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Walnut
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
H 98.75 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
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Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire
Located in Providence, RI
This is an exuberant, high style secretary that employs the use of contrasting wood typical of
Category
1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine Hepplewhite figured mahogany secretary desk, in two parts, the upper section with arcaded
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
Located in Sharon, MA
A handsome Federal mahogany secretary desk, probably Southeastern Massachusetts, circa 1815
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry
Tiger Maple
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century slant front desk. Desk has a Chippendale style. The wood is cherry. It has
Category
1820s American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Brass
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
17 1997, lot 417, “A Federal Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Desk, attributed to John and Thomas Seymour
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Brass
H 43.75 in W 38.88 in D 20.25 in
Antique Federal Hepplewhite Birdseye Maple
Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Federal or Hepplewhite secretary offers birdseye maple and mahogany construction with upper case having
Category
Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
H 57.5 in W 36.5 in D 19.75 in
Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
This Federal period plantation secretary, crafted in solid maple, dates to circa 1830 and reflects
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1830s American Sheraton Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Maple
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton Tambour secretary offers deeply striated mahogany construction with upper
Category
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Metal
New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine federal mahogany secretary desk features an upper section with tambour doors opening up
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Brass
H 46.5 in W 41 in D 21.5 in
American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting and somewhat unusual secretary desk constructed in two parts with an upper case that
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Brass
H 71.5 in W 43.25 in D 19.13 in
American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800
Located in San Marino, CA
American Federal period secretary desk, with three adjustable shelves behind two paned “thirteen
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
many functions: A linen press, a chest of drawers, a secretary desk and is flanked by wardrobe wings
Category
1810s American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 69.5 in D 24.5 in
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of
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Late 18th Century American Sheraton Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 52 in W 21 in D 41 in
Antique Warsaw Flame Mahogany English Georgian Butlers Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Warsaw Furniture Mfg Co Federal or Georgian stepback butlers secretary desk and bookcase
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Brass
H 80.25 in W 37 in D 18 in
Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810
Located in Bridgeport, CT
American Federal desk, circa 1810, flame mahogany with a carved cavetto cornice over double doors
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 39 in D 22 in
19th Century American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American federal mahogany secretary desk, circa 1815. A fully fitted cabinet sets
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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Period American Tiger Maple Secretary Desk Portsmouth
Located in Wiscasset, ME
All original in in excellent condition dating to circa 1815. Three part, top section has shaped crest with three turned urn finials above pair of glazed doors; mid-section has center...
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1810s American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Maple
Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk. Item features a 3 part
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 80 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Antique Mahogany Federal Chippendale Style Secretary Desk with Banded Front
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Federal Chippendale style secretary desk with banded front. Item features banded
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 80 in W 30.5 in D 17 in
Fall Front Federal Secretary/Desk, Virginia, Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rich book matched veneers covering the drawers and the fall front of this desk combined with
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19th Century American Antique Federal Secretary Desk
A Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, c.1780-1800
Located in Providence, RI
an eagle clutching arrows and flora.
This is a superlative example of a Hepplewhite secretary desk
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary/Slat Front Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Four drawers with beautiful brass Hardware. We believe this was the bottom piece of a two-piece carcas. It is lovely and in great condition given its age.
Category
Late 18th Century English Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Brass
Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, circa 1780-1800
Located in Providence, RI
clutching arrows and flora.
This is a superlative example of a Hepplewhite secretary desk of a most
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Mahogany
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Federal Secretary Desk
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Late 19th Century French Antique Federal Secretary Desk
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Late 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Secretary Desk
Materials
Ash
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Antique Federal Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique federal secretary desk for your home. Each antique federal secretary desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique federal secretary desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique federal secretary desk, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Antique Federal Secretary Desk?
An antique federal secretary desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,750, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.
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 Federal Secretary Desk
- 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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