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1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
timeless design. This stunning slant front secretary showcases the impeccable attention to detail and
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Secretary

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XVI secretary desk exemplifies the refined elegance and craftsmanship
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Secretary

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Bronze

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase
Located in Troy, NY
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase with beautiful, thick walnut radica
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Secretary

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Walnut, Mirror

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890. 84 1/4" x 38 5/8" x 21 1/2". A fine example of
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Late 19th Century Antique Secretary

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Walnut, Burl

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.
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1790s American Federal Antique Secretary

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Birch, Mahogany

Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany
Located in Opole, PL
Biedermeier Antique Secretary Circa 1840 Veneered With Mahogany Furniture in the Biedermeier style
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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire secretary in West Indies mahogany, also known as Cuban mahogany, considered to
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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Mahogany

French Mahogany Louis Philippe Secretary, Late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
French late 19th century Louis Philippe secretary with a mahogany veneer. The top drawer front
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Late 19th Century French Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Stripped Pine Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Secretary is ideal for the casual decor with its clean lines and sublime functionality. The tailored lines
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary

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Brass

Antique Primitive Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Secretary Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Secretary Hutch Cupboard. Item features 2 part construction
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Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Secretary

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Glass, Pine

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Secretary/Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is traditional simply design with three drawers on the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Secretary

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Elm

18th Century Louis Seize Rosewood and Walnut Secretaire Secretary
Located in Münster, DE
Diagonal flap secretary Louis Seize, around 1780/90, rosewood, walnut and other precious woods
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Secretary

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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Softwood

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
Located in Pasadena, TX
48" Victorian secretary desk writer’s Bureau Crafted from solid cherry, this multi-function piece
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Late 18th Century North American Victorian Antique Secretary

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Cherry

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the style and functionality of the late 1700's in Sweden. The
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century Hand-Painted Satin Wood Secretary Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite 19th-century antique hand-painted satin wood cabinet is a true work of art, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of its time. The cabinet’s lustrous satin wood fin...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Secretary

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Satinwood

Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This filigree patent secretary, also known as a folding travel desk, is made of mahogany veneer and
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Secretary

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Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bonheur du Jour secretary desk cabinet, circa late 1880s. Dark walnut with finial accents and
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Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Antique Secretary

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Walnut

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactured in Northern Europe
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1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Secretary With Mirrored Bookcase. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany secretary with mirrored bookcase. Secretary has a upper case broken pediment top
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1780s English George III Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretary made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial Louis XVI secretary or ‘secrétaire à abattant’. Classicism, late 18th century. West
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Secretary

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Oak

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany, 1750 This exquisite antique Baroque secretary
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1750s German Baroque Antique Secretary

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Walnut

Late 18th Century Black Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the timeless Scandinavian styling from the late 1700's. The
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Secretary

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Brass

Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Secretary

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Wood

Italian Empire Neoclassical Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire neoclassical walnut and parcel-gilt secretary Handsome masculine Empire campaign
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Secretary

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Walnut, Mirror, Giltwood

Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
This French Louis XV secretary desk dates back to around 1760 and comes from Paris. This exquisite
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Secretary

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Kingwood, Mahogany

New England birch secretary / slant front desk, 18th century
Located in Houston, TX
This is an exceptionally handsome piece of early American craftsmanship. This 18th-century slant-front desk, crafted from warm birchwood, showcases the robust elegance and functional...
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18th Century Antique Secretary

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Birch

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique George III English Mahogany secretary bookcase, with a fitted collector's or
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1790s English Georgian Antique Secretary

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk Tabernacle Cabinet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant, antique Austrian mahogany Biedermeier secretary desk cabinet, circa 1820. The
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century Secretary, Birch and Birch burl veneered
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Secretary Desk, circa 1820, Braunschweig An exceptional secretary desk from around 1820, crafted
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary

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Birch

18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
By Giles Grendey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 18th century English George II walnut secretary bookcase in the manner
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Secretary

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Walnut

Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French 19th century hand-painted secretary desk, the patina is so much beautiful in
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1880s French Antique Secretary

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Wood

Secretary in the Subway - Pencil drawing - circa 1913
By Georges Conrad
Located in Paris, IDF
Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Secretary in the Subway Original pencil and color pencils drawing
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1910s Academic Antique Secretary

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Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

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 Secretary

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Brass

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Secretary

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Early 19th Century Plantation Desk Secretary + Bookcase Hutch Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
upper bookshelf cabinet supported by a lower drop front secretary with long turned legs and two drawers
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Early 19th Century American Antique Secretary

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Poplar, Pine

Louis XVI Style Secretary Stamped Quignon in Paris
By Frederic Gustave Quignon
Located in BARSAC, FR
mahogany forming a secretary / document holder cabinet. Opening 6 drawers including a secret one at the
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890 Measures - 62 1/4
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Late 19th Century Antique Secretary

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Walnut

19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint. Circa 1870. Behind the drop
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Secretary

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Wood, Paint

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Secretary

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Wood, Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler s Desk/Secretary Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
desk/chest is made of fine figured mahogany. The extended top drawer is a fall front secretary that
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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Secretary

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Brass

Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style secretary desk / bookcase / writing bureau / larkin / chalet . Made
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Secretary

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Oak

Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
attachment with profiled cornice. Beautiful patina, with shellac hand polish. The secretary was completely
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled
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18th Century British George II Antique Secretary

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Walnut, Burl

Consulat Commode and Secretary in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer
Located in Paris, FR
mahogany veneered secretary with flat columns veneered with gilt-bronze Egyptian heads. It opens on the
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1790s French Antique Secretary

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Sheridan Flame Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Sheridan secretary offers flame mahogany construction with upper having a shaped crest over case with
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

Outstanding Early 18th Century English George I Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunningly gorgeous and outstanding early 18th century English George I Secretary
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Secretary

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

A Cabinet of Curiosities: Diminutive Tramp Art Secretary Desk
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Cabinet of Curiosities: Diminutive Tramp Art Secretary Desk
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Secretary

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Wood

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Secretary

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
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19th Century English Antique Secretary

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany secretary chest, circa 1860. The cabinet having
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1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary

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Wood

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Located in Centennial, CO
A stately antique circa 1900 Danish Biedermeier style secretary desk crafted out of gorgeous
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Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

French Transition Period secretary c. 1760 Jean-Francois Dubut
Located in Münster, DE
Secretary à battant - Jean-Francois Dubut Elaborately crafted bureau à battant, Paris circa 1760
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1760s French Empire Antique Secretary

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Marble

Opulent Secretary in Napoleon III - Makart Style, Vienna, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Opulent Secretary Desk in the Makart Style with Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays Vienna Ebonized
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Late 19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Antique Secretary

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Brass

Empire Style Secretary Made In Mahogany Intarsia From 1820s
Located in Lejre, DK
This impressive Empire style secretary from the year 1820 is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship
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1820s Danish Empire Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

Baroque Secretary with Upper Cabinet in Walnut, 18th/19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque fall-front secretary veneered in walnut, featuring a commode base with three drawers and a
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Secretary

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Bronze

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Lisbon, PT
A unique 19th century refinished Black Lacquer Napoleon III table desk Bonheur Du Jour. Upper part showcase with three shelves and lower part with a couple of drawers and extendab...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

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Antique Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique secretary you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique secretary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by André-Charles Boulle, Wedgewood and George Hepplewhite are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Secretary?

An antique secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,462, while the lowest priced sells for $167 and the highest can go for as much as $437,700.
Questions About Antique Secretary
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    An 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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