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18th Century English Walnut Cottage Secretary
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a spectacular early 18th century English walnut secretary or bureau cottage bookcase. The
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Large English George III 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Drawer.
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19th Century English Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Tall Secretary with Original chinoiserie
Inside Too!
Located in Atlanta, GA
Century English George III tall bookcase and secretary, with its fabulous original chinoiserie, will be an
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18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Wood
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
Roman and Greek architecture.
Nb. We often refer to antique bookcases / cabinets as ''secretary desks
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1740s English George II Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Very Fine George III Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III style secretary breakfront bookcase in highly figured mahogany, the
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19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Glass
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
George I Style, Chinoiserie, Green-Japanned Desk, Bookcase, Parcel-Gilt, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie, Secretary Desk with Bookcase in the George I Style, Green Lacquer, Giltwood, China
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Early 20th Century Chinese George I Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique English George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant-Front Bureau Bookcase
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality antique English George III inlaid flame mahogany slant-front bureau bookcase or
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
circa 1880 Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Dark Blue Leather Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
secretaries desk.
A well made and collectable library bookcase. The top section has three height-adjustable
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Secretaire / Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
is one of the earlier examples of the combination of a secretary desk with a bookcase as interpreted
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Secretary Bookcase
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Montreal, QC
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
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1780s English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
A late George III slant front secretary bookcase with fine figured mahogany. Minor losses / repairs.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chippendale style mahogany secretary bookcase. Here are the details:
Style: Chippendale
Material
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19th Century American Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Wood
Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Georgian period Chippendale mahogany slant lid secretary bookcase.
Period Georgian slant lid
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Birch Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
American Federal Birch and Birch Inlaid Secretary Bookcase. Northern New England. Flame birch
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Birch, Pine
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary/Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful French 19th century walnut secretary/bookcase. The piece can be separated into two
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19th Century French Other Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Oak Secretary ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century English Oak Secretary ~ Bookcase was designed for a very efficient floor plan, indeed
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Renaissance Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 18th century English Renaissance secretary bookcase displays wonderful rural
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1790s English Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Oak
Period George III Mahogany Hepplewhite Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III or early Regency mahogany and satinwood Hepplewhite
secretary bookcase
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century English Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality English 18th century George II lacquer and gilt chinoiserie secretary bookcase
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English George III mahogany secretary bookcase, Circa 1790-1820.
Handsome piece with a
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century George III Hepplewhite Cylinder Top Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Period Mahogany George III Hepplewhite Cylinder Top Secretary Bookcase. Tapered Legs. Maple
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Antique American Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1760-1770
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Outstanding late 18th century mahogany secretary bookcase in very good condition. The doors open to
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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Secretary Bookcase
Noble Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This stately secretary bookcase of great proportions features a central drawer which upon pull out
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Secretary Bookcase c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister secretary bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1770
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Georgian two part mahogany secretary bookcase, its upper case with a molded cornice
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1770s English Georgian Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Georgian Style English Secretary Bookcases
Located in Morristown, NJ
A handsome pair of 19th c., English Georgian secretary bookcases. Arched dentil molded cornice over
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Noble Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This stately secretary bookcase of great proportions features a central drawer which upon pull out
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III chinoiserie secretary bookcase. Having a double dome top
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Late 18th Century European George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Oak, Giltwood, Lacquer
William
Mary Transitional Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This charming two part secretary bookcase features a Dutch inspired corniche above glazed doors
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Mid-18th Century English William and Mary Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
19th Century Georgian Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome early 19th century two-part oak secretary bookcase featuring a slant front desk. Made in
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Antique English Queen Anne Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
The essence of tailored functionality, this stately Antique English Secretary ~ Bookcase was hand
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Sheraton Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Surface Desktop, Original Glass
This English Georgian Sheraton style secretary bookcase, crafted circa
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Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
18th C. Late Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 1780. A fine figured mahogany classic Georgian secretary bookcase with the broken bonnet in
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Mullion Glass Doors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique secretary bookcase with mullion glass doors, mahogany, top section with a scrolled openwork
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase.
From circa 1850-60 and
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Mid-19th Century Irish George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase. The top of the bookcase has an
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George II figured walnut bureau bookcase. The bookcase has an out swept
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With broken arch pediment with floral carved scrolled volutes over a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing shelves, the base with slant lid desk opening to a fitted interior over fou...
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1720s English Queen Anne Antique Secretary Bookcase
French Hand-Carved Walnut and Elm Renaissance Style Secretary-Bookcase, Dry Bar
Located in Fayetteville, AR
secretary-bookcase or bibliothèque features a drop down front hidden behind four false drawers in the upper
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Velvet, Elm, Walnut, Burl
Antique English Secretary Bookcase, circa 1820
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine George III mahogany English secretary or bookcase with ebony inlay and a nicely-fitted
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Early 19th Century English Antique Secretary Bookcase
Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century and later decorated chinoiserie Bureau bookcase. The top of
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Oak
Gilt and Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
bookcase. The bookcase has a double dome top with decorative finials, above two paneled doors, both
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Oak
Antique Rustic Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
, this old secretary still has another century or so left in her! The simple lines indicate the artisans
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19th Century French Antique Secretary Bookcase
English Regency Burl Walnut Blind Door Secretary Bookcase with Bun Feet, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency burl walnut arched dome pediment slant front secretary bookcase with three carved
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1810s English Regency Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
19th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase, with glazed doors to the top, with
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase, having a flame mahogany cornice
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a large 18th century and later chinoiserie Bureau bookcase. The top of the bureau has
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Oak
19th C. Mahogany Secretary Bookcase for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
shelves. The lower case with drop down secretary with ebonized string inlay opening to a tooled brown
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19th Century Georgian Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Brass
19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, having a glazed top above a
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian copy of a George III mahogany bureau bookcase. The stepped and
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Early 20th Century English George III Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Venetian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic Venetian style polychrome lacquered bookcase. This case piece is exquisitely hand
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Wood
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 lined with claret red damask. Comprise of a chest with three drawers, the top of t...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
American Federal Two-Piece Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Solid mahogany with segmented glass doors, three wood shelves, scalloped apron, checkerboard inlay, and leather-top pullout writing surface. Three-over-three drawers, brass hardware....
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1810s American Federal Antique Secretary Bookcase
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 decoration. With a serpentine baroque crest with a gilt landscape in the center cartouc...
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Wood
Late Georgian Walnut Miniature Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular cornice over a single glazed door, the base with slant fold - down writing lid exposing a fitted interior over two short and a long drawer , bracket feet. With var...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Secretary Bookcase
Late 19th Century Germany Walnut and Parquetry Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a late 19th century continental parquetry inlaid bureau bookcase, with a break arch
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Late 19th Century German Antique Secretary Bookcase
Materials
Walnut
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Antique Secretary Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique secretary bookcase available at 1stDibs. An antique secretary bookcase — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique secretary bookcase — 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 secretary bookcase, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. George Hepplewhite, Globe Wernicke and National Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful antique secretary bookcase that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Secretary Bookcase?
The average selling price for an antique secretary bookcase at 1stDibs is $8,997, while they’re typically $1,295 on the low end and $187,500 for the highest priced.
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 Secretary Bookcase
- 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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