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Baroque Style 1840s Swedish Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Baroque style secretary with bonnet top, upper cabinet, slant-front desk
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Swedish Early 19th Century Karl Johan Secretary Cabinet with Lovely Carved Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
small cutout design at it's centre. This Swedish painted wood secretary has a scraped finish with
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19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Secretary Liquor Cabinet, Denmark circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
spoons, while the bottom shelf is straight across.
Interior is painted in a faux wood motif which was a
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Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Oak, Paint
Swedish 1820s Late Gustavian Slant Front Secretary with Drawers and Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian slant front secretary from the early 19th century, with reeded motifs and
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Very Fine George 11 Style 19th C Grand Tortoise and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent 19th century large George11 faux tortoise and Chinoiserie decorated secretary. Hand
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Mid-19th Century English George II Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Swedish Rococo 18th Century Tall Secretary with Bonnet Top and Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period painted wood two-part secretary from the 18th century, with bonnet top
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
American Mahogany and Stenciled Secretary with Bookcase. NY Circa 1825
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany stenciled and painted foliage secretary bookcase with fitted inlaid birds eye
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Painted Secretary
European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European two-part tall secretary from the 18th century with gray / cream painted finish, old
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18th Century European Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Glass, Wood
Napoleon III Antique French Secretary in Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Secretary in black lacquer with mother of pearl inlay and highlighted
Category
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Swedish Gustavian Fall-Front Secretary Chest with Reeded Detail, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish painted fall-front secretary chest from the Gustavian period with brass
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
French 19th C. Secretary Chest Neoclassic Brass Hardware, Black Finish w/Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood secretary chest from the 19th century. This antique slat front chest from
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Italian Painted Secretaire, Desk and Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
Late 19th century polychrome painted Italian secretary. Nicely painted with medallions and enameled
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hand Painted Gustavian-Style Secretaire in Blue and Red, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand painted top secretary with slanted flap and three-panel commode base as well as two-door top
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18th Century German Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Softwood
Marine/Seascape painting by George Chambers
English
(Large)
By George Chambers 1
Located in Uppingham, GB
Hospital, Exmouth’s former secretary. He also painted two other pictures for the Gallery.
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1830s Realist Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Oil
18th century Venetian Secretay
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully painted five drawer fall front secretary
Fitted interior with original paint
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Painted Secretary
Gustavian Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A charming little Gustavian painted slant-top secretary in a lovely bluish gray, featuring an
Category
1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
$3,600
19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE CHINOISERIE DECORATED RED-PAINTED FALL-FRONT SECRETARY DESK
France, ca. last
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Italian Hand Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Very special antique Italian hand painted secretary including beautiful images of flowers and birds
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Venetian Hand Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Venetian hand painted secretary with a floral design. Has nice workable area and
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19th Century Italian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century Swedish painted secretary, all original.
This understated elegant piece has a
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian style painted secretary with library from Jämtland, Sweden
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Paint
18th Century Italian painted Secretary bookcase
Located in London, Park Royal
18th century, Rococo period, Italian Scriban. Painted in two-tone finish with aged patina. Interior
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th c. Swedish Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exceptional Swedish secretary with library, circa 1780. This secretary has retained its
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's. The
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
19th Century Antique Gustavian Style Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Swedish Slant Front secretary with solid columns,
Sweden, 1800-1810
Solid oak
Category
1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Oak
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exceptional Swedish Gustavian period secretary with library, circa 1780. This secretary
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Antique Black Painted Secretary Rolltop Desk, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely antique Danish secretary has been given a new black painted finish. The roll top desk
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19th Century Danish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Late 18th Century Tall Painted Secretary with Slanted Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period tall secretary from the late 18th century, with distressed painted
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish secretary with library from the Rococo period, circa 1760. The upper section has two
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Two-Part Painted Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period two-part secretary from the late 18th century, with carved cornice and
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Swedish 1800s Light Gray Painted Secretary from Värmland with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish tall secretary from Värmland circa 1800, with gray painted finish, carved bonnet top
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library. Brass hardware and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library. Brass hardware and original locks, circa
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A special Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library, circa 1810. The upper section
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish 1810s Late Gustavian Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood drop-front secretary from the early 19th century, with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
European 1790s Rococo Tall Vitrine Secrétaire with Carved Scrolled Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European Rococo period painted wood two part vitrine secretary from the late 18th century, with
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Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood drop-front secretary from the 19th century, with carved
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Painted Regence Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
interior shelf. The exterior is painted a soft grey and the interior exposed by the drop is painted a soft
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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Iron
$19,500
Exceptional 18thc Painted Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic painted Italian secretary with original designs, paint and interior silk fabric.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
English Adams Style Painted Satinwood Secretary
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a fine example of an English Adams style painted satinwood secretary painted overall with
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Antique Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet made in two parts in blue paint with polychrome painted floral and gilt figural
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Secretary with Painted Finish
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Swedish Secretary with Painted Finish having two upper doors above the fall front secretary
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted Venetian Secretary or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Baroque style Venetian polychrome painted pine tall secretary, in two parts
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Blue Painted Oak Rococo Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
the incredible painted finish distressed perfectly to fit the age of this attractive secretary
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
Swedish Painted Oak Secretary Bureau circa 1800
s
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace, functionality and style of early 1800's Sweden.
Note
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Antique Continental Hand-Painted Venetian Gilt Drop Front Secretary
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique continental Venetian gilt secretary desk or bookcase features hand-painted exterior and
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
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 Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Graceful Swedish Antique Secretary with White Chalk Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
paint finish on this lovely Louis XIV style secretary. The close up photos #6-9 will help you appreciate
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Desk Bureau, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Stately and elegant, this tall white Gustavian pine secretary shows off with the distinctive shape
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Secretary Desk Bureau, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Stately and elegant, this tall dove gray gustavian pine secretary shows off with the distinctive
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Antique White Painted Swedish Country Secretary Bureau, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
exterior and blue interior painted finish bring new life to this lovely "bureau" or secretary desk.
Upper
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Drop-Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood drop-front secretary from the 19th century, with dentil
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary, 18th Century Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Danish Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary. Refinished in painted black
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Blue Gray Painted Slant Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style slant front secretary from circa 1850 with blue gray painted finish and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Secretary Bureau Painted Blue
Located in Round Top, TX
The graceful lines of this oak secretary or "bureau" reveal its Swedish country heritage. The
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Period Secretary with Library in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Baroque period slant-front secretary from the 18th century in two parts with arched
Category
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Brass
English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Secretary Desk with Bookcase top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Adams style paint decorated secretary desk with 4 doors containing 3 shelves with a drop desk.
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Painted Secretary
Materials
Wood
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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.
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