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Empire Secretary Cabinet, 1920
s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Empire secretary dates from circa 1925, produced in Germany. With four large drawers on the
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1920s German Empire Revival Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
19th Century Painted Swedish Secretary
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century painted Swedish secretary with the date 1841 painted on the top. Blind paneled door
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19th Century Swedish Antique Pine Secretary
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Iron
19th Century Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved and painted Gustavian Secretary. The carving is the Swedish take on French
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
Really beautiful Swedish secretary with drop front, interior drawers, cubbies and a secret
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
19th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century Swedish country secretary with library cabinet in two parts with molded
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine, Paint
19th C. Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
19th. Century Swedish Bureau chest hand scraped to original ox blood red paint. Interior upper drawers as well as drawers and storage space on the writing surface.
Base width is 5...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine, Wood
18th Century Swedish Secretary Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Allerum, SE
Elegant provincial 18th century Swedish secretary vitrine cabinet from the Gustavian period, circa
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Mid-19th Century Handpainted Italian Bookcase Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two-part soft wood bookcase secretary is fitted with two (2) shelves on the top bookcase, a pull
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19th Century Italian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rococo clock secretary in folk art from northern Sweden. The cabinet - or the secretary - is in two
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
18th Century Painted Swedish Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century painted Swedish secretary, bookcase features a charming distressed painted finish with
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
secretary is crafted from pine, a traditional material in Swedish furniture, and finished in a soft, neutral
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
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
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Folk Art secretary with original hardware. The original lock and key are present and in
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Home Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century Swedish country secretary desk made around 1810 to 1820. The secretary is a
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
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.
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Late 18th Century Norwegian Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778
Located in Round Top, TX
impact the beauty nor function of this striking secretary or "bureau." Both oak and pine were used in its
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful 19th-century Swedish Gustavian secretary combines functionality with classic
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Oak, Pine, Paint
Antique Danish Baroque Drop Front Bureau Secretary, circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the deep, rich patina of the aged pine that first captures your attention in this stunning
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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A rustic Swedish Gustavian 18th Century secretary in a grey white milk paint applied over multiple
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Black Painted Rococo Secretary from Denmark circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's.
The
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Pine Secretary
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Wrought Iron
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk in Black with Turquoise Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful 19th century Swedish secretary desk, crafted from a combination of oak and pine
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19th Century Swedish Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Gustavian writing cupboard is an exceptional example of late 18th-century Swedish craftsmanship, blending elegance and practicality in a timeless design. It features unusually w...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century, Empire Solid Walnut Secretary from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very rare small oblique flap secretary made of solid walnut from the time of the Empire. Two
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine, Walnut
19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
are a combination of cherry and pine wood. The brass hardware is original and includes a pair of keys
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
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
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19th Century Swedish Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Secretary from the Empire Period in Untouched Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique secretary bureau from the empire period. This secretary is a true survivor in
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherry Wood Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of pine
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Pine Secretary
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Cherry, Pine
Antique Genuine Swedish Escritoire, Original Faux Paint Country Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish escritoire from the early 1800s. This escritoire, or secretary desk, is a
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish escritoire. This escritoire, or secretary desk, is an authentic Swedish
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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1860s German Antique Pine Secretary
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Nutwood, Pine, Burl
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th C. Antique American Pine slant top drop down desk with exposed dovetail joinery, generous
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
Rare Antique Swedish Secretary Desk in Folk Art from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rate antique Swedish secretary desk in folk art made around 1830 in northern Sweden. The secretary
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
18th Century Grey-Painted Swedish Gustavian Fall-Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful Gustavian secretary with fall-front opening to a desk offering six interior
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
19th Century Large German Baroque Style Secretary a Deux Corps
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large German Provincial Baroque secretary a Deux corps from the Eifel region. Probably a one-off
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Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Pine Secretary
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Hardwood, Maple, Pine, Oak
Diminutive English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Of perfect size and proportions, this English George III Secretary Desk is commanding in presence
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Pine Secretary
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Elm, Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Black and Blue Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Rococo bureau, black and blue painted with charming and decorative patina.
Elegant execution with serpentine sides and front. Exterior with a pair of drawers and a slanted wr...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau - Scandinavian Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the original window panes in glass. The secretary writing table, desk represents the Neoclassical
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Metal, Bronze
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A superbly crafted and designed piece, this fine secretary desk is a rare survivor with nearly
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
American Mahogany Oxbow Swan Neck Secretary with Bookcase, Salem, Ma. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany oxbow secretary with an upper case swan's neck pierced pediment, hinged bookcase
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1790s American American Colonial Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
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
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1810s American Federal Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
Antique Danish Country Pine Bureau / Drop Front Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine drop front secretary is charming in every way, with a soft, satin wax finish that
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Mid-19th Century Danish Country Antique Pine Secretary
19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Pine secretary or "bureau" from Sweden from the latter 1800's.
Standing 4.5' tall, this secretary
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Pine Secretary
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Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine late 18th century Gustavian period Swedish pine secretary desk in original ox blood, yellow
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine, Paint
Antique Pine Secretary Desk, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Pine secretary or "bureau" from Sweden from the latter 1800's with lovely half column details and
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Antique Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine drop front secretary is charming in every way, with a soft, satin wax finish that
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Pine Secretary
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Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming gustavian secretary desk from Northern Sweden. The writing bureau is pine with an interior
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique clock secretary desk made around 1820 to 1840 in northern Sweden. The desk and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Antique Pine Secretary Desk from Sweden, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine drop front secretary desk from Sweden, circa 1860. The desk has four large drawers
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Pine Secretary
19th Century German Louis Philippe Pine Secretary with Fall Front
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely secretary in pine with four exterior drawers and fall-front opening to a series of smaller
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
19th Century Rare antique Northern Swedish pine Secretary clock desk country
Located in Boden, SE
cabinet. Made in pine and dry scraped by hand to the original paint with authentic patina and genuine
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top. A rare cylinder top pine
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Pine Secretary
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Birch, Pine
19th Century English Pine Fall Front Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 19th century English pine secretary featuring a fall front or drop front writing surface. The
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19th Century English Antique Pine Secretary
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Metal
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 Pine Secretary
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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
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Pine Secretary
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Wood
Early 1800s Swedish Country Baroque Style Secretary Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish pine secretary cabinet in two parts. The cabinet is a country house furniture from
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
Antique Pine Drop Front Secretary Cabinet/ Distressed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet with a banded drop front opening to seven drawers and a center open shelf flanked by turned balusters in relief. The lower case with double doors and a single shelf i...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Pine Secretary
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Pine
19th Century American Slant Front Secretary Pine+Mahogany
Located in Houston, TX
19th century American Slant Front Secretary made from mahogany and pine. The fall front desk is
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19th Century American Antique Pine Secretary
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Wood, Mahogany, Pine
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Antique Pine Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique pine secretary for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every antique pine secretary was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique pine secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique pine secretary, designed in the Rococo, Georgian or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique pine secretary that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrianus Apol produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Pine Secretary?
The average selling price for an antique pine secretary at 1stDibs is $5,531, while they’re typically $979 on the low end and $185,000 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 Pine 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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