Louis Secretary Desk
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1780s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Kingwood, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Spruce, Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Paint
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Kingwood, Rosewood
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Kingwood, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Secretaires
Metal
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique 1770s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Secretaires
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Secretaires
Oak
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Kingwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Secretaires
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Walnut, Leather, Glass
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Secretaires
Burl
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique 1830s French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Kingwood, Satinwood
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- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
- 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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