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Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
By Joseph Bramah, Fisher Brothers
Located in Northampton, GB
Harlequin Pop Up Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
working key that reveals a compartment with a small drawer. Flanked by two "secret" compartments with
Category

Antique 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Beresford and Hicks leather top desk
By Beresford Hicks
Located in Leicester, GB
Stunning solid wooden desk with green leather top. Three full depth drawers with secret compartment
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Blue Fringe Side Table / Nightstand, Made in France
By Benoît Convers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
... Including a secret compartment, coming with a comb so that you can comb the fringe. Made in France Designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Late Empire Mahogany With Inlay Bureau / Secretair
Located in Kastrup, DK
section with a slant front that opens to a fitted interior with myriad drawers and secret compartments
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Italian Polished Travertine Marble Side End Table by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Travertine Side Table by Stone International with a highly polished top. With large secret compartment
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
. Inside the writing compartment, you'll find nine drawers, open compartments, and a hidden secret
Category

Antique 1770s German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

A Dutch Oak blanket chest with intarsia pigeon pattern, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
the chest has a compartment on the left inside with a secret compartment underneath. This appears when
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
lined for jewelry. Secret compartment. Safety, elegance, refinement: these are the guidelines in , that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
first. In the inner part of the secretary there are many small drawers and various secret compartments
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Yellow Gold Fringe Side Table Nightstand Made in France
By Benoît Convers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Including a secret compartment, coming with a comb so that you can comb the fringe. Designed by Benoît
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Trensacq, FR
'secret' compartment if the table were to be placed against a wall. In good vintage condition, sound and
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Fayet "Toulouse Lautrec" Cane - XXème
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Toulouse-Lautrec's "bottle cane" or "tippler cane" is a hollow cane, often with a flask or secret
Category

20th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

A Fine George II English Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
beautifully fitted interior complete with an ingenious secret compartment—crafted with the discreet artistry
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique English oak secretaire with stepped interior and working locks
Located in Harderwijk, NL
has a secret compartment to store your valuables or secrets. Due to its considerable age it has
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Tyrolen Antique Wardrobe with Secrets, Hand Painted Pine Wood dated 1828
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
particular feature is the presence of two small secret compartments in the lower part of the band, which can
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Located in Milano, IT
the two side compartments, suitable for holding all the relevant documents. Both have the access of a
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
$8,551 Sale Price
20% Off
English mahogany Scriban secretary chest of drawers - England 18th - Georges III
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
open lockers, a locker closed by a door and 2 small secret compartments which open with pull columns
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century South German Biedermeier Secretaire in Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
impressive craftsmanship. Behind the central lower drawers hides a small secret compartment that can be
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Blue Fringe Side Tables or Nightstand, Made in France
By Benoît Convers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the beast with its long silky coat and its owner... Including a secret compartment, coming with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Yellow Gold Fringe Side Tables Nightstand, Made in France
By Benoît Convers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the beast with its long silky coat and its owner. Including a secret compartment, coming with a comb
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

FIRST HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY VENETIAN WALNUT FOLDING CABINET
Located in Firenze, FI
door, two shelves, and a secret compartment, offering ample storage space and privacy. This piece
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Secret compartment and drawers and interior room for storage of papers and documents and a lock original
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Walnut and Root Walnut Secretary, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Darmstadt, DE
meticulous craftsmanship, featuring several drawers and cleverly integrated secret compartments, all
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Pine, Walnut

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
drawers plus two secret compartments. Quality dovetailed construction throughout. The "abattant" drop
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Pair Rosewood Square Tapered Pedestals Hidden Secret Storage Compartment
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Art Deco rosewood square tapered pedestals hidden secret storage compartment mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Vermillion Red Gilt Silvered Carved Armoire
Located in Somis, CA
granted. Under the doors, the section that hides a secret compartment is decorated by three silvered
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
-campaign writing slope, with secret compartments. Rectangular shaped box with brass strapping and corner
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in Folkestone, GB
arrangement of 11 drawers around a central cupboard with recessed drawers within and secret compartment behind
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
Located in CH
arched mirrored door, opening to reveal an interior compartment with multiple pigeonholes lined with
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

19th century English antique oak wall desk/writing table on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
elegantly designed, with charming details and a secret compartment for your ink and pens. It fits perfectly
Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

17th Century Spanish Walnut and Exotic Wood Cabinet with Marquetry Interior
Located in Madrid, ES
, remarkable for its fine marquetry, original hardware, and secret compartment—a superb example of Iberian
Category

Antique 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers with the top one having a secret compartment at the back. The stunning back has four Verte de
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
By William Trotter
Located in Martlesham, GB
green leather writing surface, with various drawers of all different sizes including a secret
Category

Antique 1830s Scottish Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Fir Wood Pencil Bench with Black Accent, Made in Italy
By Carlo Leonardo Rosa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The cover on the back side can be opened to reveal a secret compartment. Designed by Carlo Leonardo
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fir

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
numerals on the dial, painted panels, pearl drop pulls and two interior secret compartments. This is a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Red Pencil Wood Bench 42, Made in Italy
By Carlo Leonardo Rosa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the back side can be opened to reveal a secret compartment. Designed by Carlo Leonardo Rosa and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fir

Fir Pencil Bench 70 with Red Accent, Made in Italy
By Carlo Leonardo Rosa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The cover on the back side can be opened to reveal a secret compartment. Designed by Carlo Leonardo
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Fir

19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar s Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
a removable shelf, 2 drawers and a large secret compartment. An ingenious design realized by a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
secret compartment beneath A super antique dowry chest with solid joints and construction. Delivered
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Teak

Grande Biedermeier Secrétaire
Located in New York, NY
veneered in flame mahogany and birch intarsia, with bone escutcheons, secret compartments, locking drawers
Category

Antique 1810s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires

Secret Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony and Shagreen. Fitted red leather interior
By Boucher Co
Located in Queensland, AU
Secret Pen Box “There’s something deep inside my psyche that is fascinated with secret compartments
Category

2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

French 1750 Antique Double Compartment Pocket Snuff Flask Carved In Coquille Nut
Located in Miami, FL
large coquille nut. This antique piece was created in the shape of a spinning top with two secret
Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Chestnut, Fruitwood

Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
underneath). Inside with numerous drawers and secret compartments (see images), mostly veneered in cherry
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Oakwood Vanity Table With Candlesticks, Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
provides a secret compartment that can be opened by twisting it sideways, impresses with amazing looking
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood, Oak

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Two-Door Bombee Shaped Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original hardware, and the concealed false bottom housing a unique and most creative secret compartment
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Moroccan Burlwood Jewelry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
. This box exemplifies the traditional Moroccan appreciation for intricate woodworking and secret
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Swedish Secretaire from 1857 with Trick Lock and Secret Compartements
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Secretary with Trick Lock and Secret Compartments Sweden Birch, mahogany Historicism
Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Birch

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Dessert Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secret compartment that can only be seen and accessed when the console is pulled off of the wall. Above
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Ormolu

Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
. Secret compartments for storing small treasures and chords. Walnut hardwood handcrafted tabletop, bovine
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
to reveal a single drawer and a well with secret compartments above three bombe shaped drawers with
Category

Antique 18th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Rare Swiss Black Forest Blacksmiths Anvil Tobacco Jar Compendium with Secret
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
with secret compartment and secret catch. The Black Forest Anvil stands upon a wooden tree trunk base
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
secret compartments that come to the fore in the middle behind two small sliding doors. Dimensions
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Silver Lapis Poison Locket Hinged Bracelet with Floral Design
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
leaf design. The top of the bracelet opens to reveal a secret hinged compartment, perfect for holding a
Category

Mid-20th Century European Link Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
with small drawers, open compartments and a secret compartment in the base. This type of furniture is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century Casket Venetian School Laquered and Gilded Wood
Located in Milan, IT
crowned by a lid concealing a secret compartment, which can be closed with a lock. The modular decoration
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
shaped amethyst charm at one end of the bracelet, opens up to expose a secret compartment inside. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

Materials

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Secret Compartment For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the secret compartment you’re looking for. A secret compartment — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a secret compartment, we have 30 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a secret compartment — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right secret compartment, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made secret compartment has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jonathan Field, Brown Saltman and John Keal are consistently popular.

How Much is a Secret Compartment?

Prices for a secret compartment start at $70 and top out at $20,527 with the average selling for $2,450.