Antique Painted Secretary
to
33
535
73
339
220
179
116
98
52
52
38
38
23
9
7
6
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sort By
Swedish Mora Clock/Secretary Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish Mora clock/secretary desk, circa 1800.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Secretary Cabinet, France circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Secretary Cabinet
France circa 1800
Glazed cabinet with graduated drawers to the base. Above is a
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
French Patinated Tall Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A hardwood secretary cabinet from France, circa 1900. This two-door cabinet features a unique tall
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Oak
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings. Made in 2 parts. Has a
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century Swedish country secretary with library cabinet in two parts with molded
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine, Paint
1880s White Patinated Secretary Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
From late 19th Century France, this country cabinet features a unique painted finish. Charming
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Late 18th Century Rococo Secretary Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful late 18th Century Swedish Rococo secretary cupboard from the Fryxdalen region.
In great
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fabulous 19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk
Located in Wainscott, NY
Exceptional Swedish secretary desk found in the Kebnekaise mountain region. This secretary was
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Metal
Antique Swedish White Secretary, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish pine secretary had been given "new life" with a fresh white painted finish
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Classic styling is the mark of this handsome secretary from the 1700's. The original painted mural
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Oak, Paint
Early Swedish 19th Century Rococo Secretary
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Rococo secretary.
With a decorative carved pediment with two doors opening to
Category
19th Century Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century George III Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful secretary decorated in the chinoiserie style. Lots of storage.
Category
18th Century British Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
English Chinoiserie Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
chinoiserie. Adorning the facade of the secretary are intricate painted scenes of Chinese pastoral life. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th c. Red Chinoiserie Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
an English secretary desk with Chinoiserie decoration, a cabinet with glass doors / small bookcase
Category
19th Century English Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Period 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretary
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Swedish bureau.
Dry scraped to secondary paint with reeded fall front desk opening to
Category
18th Century Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Fall-Front Secretary
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
35.75" wide x 18.75" deep x 76" high
Charming Danish Provincial Secretary with Later Painted
Category
18th Century and Earlier Danish Country Antique Painted Secretary
Venetian Rococo Green Japanned Secretary Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped arched cornice over a pair of doors enclosing a red painted interior with shelves over
Category
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Continental Baroque Secretary, Mahogany
Parcel-Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
A very good quality early 20th century Continental mahogany and parcel-gilt rococo style secretary
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Chinoserie Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century Swedish Chinoserie secretary of elegant scale and proportions.
With decorative
Category
18th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Asian Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Writing Desk Secretary
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual dark Chinese secretary desk, circa early 20th century, features intricately carved detail
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Berlin, DE
This small and early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary was scratched back to its original
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Two-Part Secretary, Sweden, circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Gustavian two-part secretary, Sweden, circa 1800.
Unique piece in beautiful original paint
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Fine 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine late 18th century English George 11 black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated secretary. Red
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Petite English Red Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative 19th century petite red Chinoiserie secretary from England. Very nice hand painted Asian
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
fully functional condition. The secretary has been dry scraped to original paint. Manufactured during
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Yellow Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Exqusite 19th century English Chinoiserie decorated yellow secretary. Beautiful handpainted Asian
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Secretary, Red Patinated
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th century French walnut secretary. Red patinated.
Three drawers, two small and a large one
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Walnut
A 19th c. Gustavian Secretary - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
A painted Gustavian secretary.
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
French Diminutive Secretary, 19th Century Antique
Located in Wichita, KS
A French small secretary from the 19th century in charming ochre paint. This petite secretary has
Category
19th Century French Antique Painted Secretary
Baroque Secretary with Black Exterior and Blue Interior, Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive period Baroque secretary dating to circa 1760. This substantial piece has been
Category
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th Century Swedish Rococo secretary.
With decorative carved pediment with clock, below
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
English Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
An English Queen Anne style painted fall front two-part secretary desk. The upper section having
Category
19th Century British Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Mirror
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Yellow Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine English secretary cabinet with hand painted Chinoiserie design. Such pretty decorative
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Two Part Secretary from Norway
Located in Kramfors, SE
Top cabinet with ridged doors and unusual decorative interior. Bottom part with drawers and drop front desk.
Original lock, key and side handles.
Category
Late 18th Century Norwegian Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine
White Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Antique Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace and style of early 1800's Denmark. The fluted carving
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Country Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful 19th-century Swedish Gustavian secretary combines functionality with classic
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
Fine George 111 Period Japanned Black Lacquered Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine period George 111 Japanned and lacquered drop front secretary. Highly decorated red
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Period 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
workspace with drawers.
Below further storage drawers and original hardware throughout. Re-painted in black.
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Tall writing desk secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden. A writing desk made during the 19th
Category
19th Century European Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary from Skåne
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An early 19th Century Gustavian secretary from Skåne, Sweden.
With decorative carved pediment and
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Italian Rococo Style Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Elegant 19th century Italian chinoiserie Rococo style gilt and red decorated with gesso secretary
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish provincial Gustavian secretary cabinet with carved pediment.
Featuring two
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Secretary with Clock Face
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Lovely 18th century Swedish secretary with a clock face design.
The top pediment contains a clock
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
interior retains its original or secondary painted finish, beautifully scraped back to reveal a charming
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18th century English secretary bookcase with later Chinoiserie decoration in gilt and polychrome
Category
18th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century Dutch oak drop front bombe secretary with a 3-drawer bombe front and carved
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Oak, Paint
19th Century Italian Lacquered Secretary with Raised Chinoiserie Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary rare 19th century Italian lacquered red secretary with raised chinoiserie design
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Style Fall Front Secretary Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship Louis XV style secretary chest cabinet desk in a satin / burl wood with
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In red paint with overall gilt decoration in relief on three sides. With a tall broken crest with
Category
18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
shines trough the paint. The secretary is a statement piece and sure focal point in any room it’s placed
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Grey Secretary with Hidden Storage, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This small secretary is charming in every way. The petite, shallow interior drawers have a delicate
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine, Paint
Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary
By Don Ruseau
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fabulous French Country breakfront/secretary with cream paint colored interior. This Don Rousseau
Category
1920s American Country Antique Painted Secretary
Gustavian 18th Century Scandinavian Tall Slanted Desk Secretary with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian Gustavian painted wood tall secretary from the 18th century, with reeded accents
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Glass, Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau - Scandinavian Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed with two upper doors
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Swedish Mid 19th Century Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Broken Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid 19th century Rococo style painted wood secretary with broken pediment and upper
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Fine and Rare 18th C Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 18th century Georgian black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated elaborate secretary.
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Painted Secretary", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Antique Painted Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique painted secretary available at 1stDibs. Each antique painted secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and pine. Your living room may not be complete without an antique painted secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique painted secretary, those designed in Baroque and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Antique Painted Secretary?
The average selling price for an antique painted secretary at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $9,900 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Secretaires for You
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
Questions About Antique Painted Secretary
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- 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.
Read More
37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
More Ways To Browse
Antique Ivory Chest
Butlers Chest Desk
Rustic Secretary
Serpentine Secretary
Swedish Antiques Secretary Desk
Tall Bureau
Antique Swedish Rococo Secretary
Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
Hepplewhite Secretary
Japanese Secretary
Louis Philippe Secretary Desk
Mahogany Drawers Claw Feet
Mid Century Danish Writing Bureau
Red Lacquer Secretary
Secretary Birds
Secretary Desk Green
1800s Secretary Desk
Antique Brass Dresser Pulls