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Tom Richards Trunk Secretary Cabinet Desk, Polished Aluminum, Timothy Oulton, UK
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
early 20th-century England for a traveler of discerning taste (a traveler whose name – according to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Steampunk Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

English Chinoiserie Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
This early 20th century five-drawer secretary is made of wood stained in a deep black color with
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Painted Secretary and Display Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century Italian Secretary painted in cream with accents of parcel gilt. The upper
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern modular wall unit offers rosewood components including cabinet with
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Danish styling in the early 1900's. The
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Early 20th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Secretary, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Queen Anne walnut secretary, circa 1900. The desk portion of the sectary opens to
Category

Early 20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Flip-Down Secretary Cocktail Dry Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Flip-Down Secretary/Cocktail Dry Bar This Art Deco Flip-Down Secretary/Cocktail Dry Bar
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Flame Mahogany Secretary Secretaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent vintage flame mahogany two-piece secretary with mirrored front at top and multiple
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Early 20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Italian Figural Mahogany Secretary Credenza, Carved in Relief, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian figural secretary credenza offers walnut construction with upper having double
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Early 20th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in North York, ON
This is an early 20th century classic Federal style American cabinet. Made with the exquisite
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Vintage 1930s American Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Late 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
patron. Beginning in the early 1950s, they created a striking a series of desks, bureaus and secretaries
Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Antique French Inlaid Kingwood Satinwood Parquetry Marble Top Secretary, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV style secretary offers kingwood and satinwood construction with marble top
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Early 20th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Arts Crafts Mission Paneled Oak Leaded Glass Barrister Secretary, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts mission barrister bookcase secretary offers quarter sawn oak paneled
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Antique Arts Crafts Mahogany Five Stack Barrister Secretary Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase offers mahogany construction with central secretary case having drop
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts Crafts Gunn Mahogany Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase Secretary
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts barrister bookcase secretary by Gunn offers mahogany paneled construction with two stacks having
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts Crafts Weis Mahogany Two-Stack Barrister Bookcase Secretary c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister secretary by Weis offers mahogany construction with drop front
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Fiberglass

Neoclassical Secessionist Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Amsterdam school hammered brass desk lamp in a Neoclassical Secessionist
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Cupboard with Secretary, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
front door panels carved with festoons of flowers concealing drop front desk with drawers and storage
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Oak Horner School Side by Side Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian side by side secretary in the manner of RJ Horner offers oak construction with
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Glass Floor Lamp by Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti, Antonangeli
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
striking a series of desks, bureaus and secretaries that pair Ponti’s signature angular forms with
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20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Vintage 20th Century Italian Table Lamp By Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
patron. Beginning in the early 1950s, they created a striking a series of desks, bureaus and secretaries
Category

20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

A Vintage 20th Century Italian Table Lamp By Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
most imaginative design talents of the 20th century. He crafted an inimitable decorative style from a
Category

20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Italian Table Lamps By Fornasetti
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
patron. Beginning in the early 1950s, they created a striking a series of desks, bureaus and secretaries
Category

20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Set of Twenty Four Early Piero Fornasetti Adam and Eve Porcelain Plates
Located in Benington, Herts
of the 20th century. He crafted an inimitable decorative style from a personal vocabulary of images
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20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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 Secretaires

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

A 20th Century Italian "Musicale" Chair By Fornasetti Studios c.1980
By Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare chair by Fornasetti Studios made in Italy towards the latter end of the 20th century
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Globe Wernicke Arts Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early Midcentury Modular Cabinet on Platform Bench by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
lacquered drop down desk. Inside the cabinet contains a pigeonhole shelf and light. Elegant M shaped pulls
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Cabinet Bookcase by Vanleigh
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grain. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 80" H x 58" W x 16" D x 27.5" Leg clearance. Bottom alone
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Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case
Located in Bradenton, FL
over a faux center front that opens to a secretary desk with a leather writing surface. Above the
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Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Painted and Decoupage Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delightful Italian secretary/desk with beautiful painting and decoupage work.
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Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires

Antique Flamed Mahogany China Cabinet Hutch Credenza
Located in North York, ON
manufacturer in the early 20th century. Superior craftsmanship and materials went into to the making of this
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20th Century American Cabinets

Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp
Located in Petaluma, CA
used for a piano,top shelf of a roll top desk or secretary,or on the top of a bookcase.Really a very
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Modern Petite Fall-Front Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Straddling the line between late Modern and early Mid-Century Modern design, this secretary desk is
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

20thC Occasional Table With Flower Motif By Piero Fornasetti, Made In Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking 20th Century large occasional table or side table by the celebrated Italian designer
Category

20th Century Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

MAISON FORNASETTI PAIR Serving Trays, Pistol Motif, Pistole , Italy, circa 1960
By Fornasetti
Located in Sherborne, GB
Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design talents of the 20th century. He crafted an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Secretary Desk with Mosaic Parquet
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th Century Secretary Desk with Mosaic Parquet The corpus is placed on high legs with brass
Category

Early 20th Century European Vanities

Materials

Brass

Traditional Birds Eye Maple Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique secretary desk with birds eye maple through out the desk. Features ample
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Italian Secretary Desk With Burl Wood Inlay
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring timeless elegance to your home with this Italian secretary desk featuring exquisite burl wood
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Early 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Willett Early American Golden Beryl Maple Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th century secretary with bookcase by H. Willett. Part of the Golden Beryl Maple collection
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Antique Oak Roll Top Storage Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
This antique right-hand pedestal roll top desk features dovetailed drawers, 20 desktop compartments
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Regency Style Secretary Desk on Casters
Located in Asheville, NC
This delicate pair of Regency style secretaries feature long turned spindle legs on iron casters
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

French Louis XVI Marquetry Ladies Secretary Writing Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite French Louis XVI style small secretary desk that features marquetry and inlay detail. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow
By Waring Gillow
Located in Lisse, NL
Very elegant writing table by Waring & Gillow. This little masterpiece of early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with copper hardware. Measures: 36"W x
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Measures: 30.5"W x 16.5"D
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Italian Neoclassical Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
, Early 20th Century Rosewood, with gorgeous mahogany and satinwood marquetry inlay, and original brass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Larkin Golden Oak Eastlake Victorian Secretary Desk Cabinet with Labels
By Larkin Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Larkin golden oak eastlake Victorian secretary desk cabinet with labels. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

French Art Deco Two-Tiered Secretary or Desk signed Emile Jacquemin
Located in Miami, FL
A truly rare and stunning French Art Deco two-tiered secretary desk. Originates from Nancy, France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Italian Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style Italian burlwood inlaid slant front secretary desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak slant front writing desk In
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century English George III Period Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A practical and restrained example from the George III period, this fine secretary desk is a tidy
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Early 20th C French Louis XV Carved Marquetry Walnut and Marble Lady Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or boudoir with this elegant antique lady’s desk. Crafted in France, circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Secretary
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire secretary in carved wood with gilt metal embellishments and drop front over drawers
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak slant front writing desk or secretary
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk We present you this piece of furniture
Category

Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Oak

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early 20th century secretary desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every early 20th century secretary desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early 20th century secretary desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An early 20th century secretary desk, designed in the Victorian, Neoclassical or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one early 20th century secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Larkin Co., Addison Mizner and George Hepplewhite produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Early 20th Century Secretary Desk?

Prices for an early 20th century secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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