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Period: 1750s
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque secretary desk, Switzerland, 1750. This gorgeous baroque secretary desk stands out for its very pretty walnut veneer. The writing flap opens...
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Swiss Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut

$10,000
Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60
Located in Leimen, DE
This stunning French Louis XV secretary desk, crafted in Paris around 1750, is a remarkable example of 18th-century artistry and sophistication. Standing on four elegant curved legs ...
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French Louis XV Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60
Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60

Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60

$11,272
18th Century French Secretary Desk
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Secretary desk dates back to around 1750-60 and was made in France. The secretaire de dame has a kingwood veneer and a v...
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French Louis XV Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood

18th Century French Secretary Desk
18th Century French Secretary Desk

18th Century French Secretary Desk

$7,200
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume A mid-18th century ladies' desk or so-called "bureau de pente", its shaped fall-front opening to reveal a red lea...
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French Louis XV Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume

$3,750
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire has a stunning veneer and marquetry. The elegant unique slant-top desk or "secretaire en pente" combines different walnut veneer grains with maple and bird's-eye maple as well as satinwood. The secretaire has three drawers on the outside. The inside of the writing compartment has six small drawers, several open compartments and a secret compartment. This gorgeous and remarkable desk is in very good original condition and has its original patina. It ships from Europe...
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French Louis XV Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

$24,000
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 desk from Germany (circa 1750) is a rare find for antique furniture collectors. Featur...
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German Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

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Walnut

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut
Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut

$9,017 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
Step back in time with our exquisite 18th-century Louis XV Secretary Desk, a true masterpiece of French craftsmanship. This elegant piece of history stands gracefully on four slender...
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French Louis XV Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750
French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750

French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1750

$10,679
Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany, 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Outstanding baroque cabinet with fall top secretaire, South Germany, 1750-1760. Beautiful walnut veneer with exquisite figural and landscape marque...
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German Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany, 1750-1760
Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany, 1750-1760

Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany, 1750-1760

$30,000
18th century Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
Exquisite Antique Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany, c. 1750 A true collector’s gem, this Rococo secretary desk from Germany, circa 1750, embodies 18th-century elegance and craftsmanshi...
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German Rococo Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood

18th century Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany 1750
18th century Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany 1750

18th century Rococo Secretary Desk, Germany 1750

$16,611
Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary This remarkable Italian bureau dates to the 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and quiet sophisti...
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Italian Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary
Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary

Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary

$8,200
Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk
By Mathaeus Funk
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite 18th century Baroque secretaire, Bern (Switzerland) 1750, attributed to Mathaeus Funk (cabinetmaker 1697-1783). Rectangular body with two ...
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Swiss Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk
Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk

Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk

$18,000
Irish Georgian Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and unusual 18th century Irish mahogany bureau bookcase, the pierced gallery top with Gothic details, the pilasters and door with rich and crisply carved shell and foliate desig...
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Irish Georgian Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mahogany

Irish Georgian Secretary
Irish Georgian Secretary

Irish Georgian Secretary

$7,800
Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
Add timeless elegance to your home or office with this original Baroque cabinet featuring a built-in secretary desk, crafted in Germany circa 1750. This exquisite piece originates fr...
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German Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany 1750
Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany 1750

Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany 1750

$28,000
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique 18th century Baroque secretaire, South German, probably Lake of Constance region, circa 1750-1760. Elaborate bombe shaped Baroque secretaire with beautiful walnut, elmwood an...
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German Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, South German, 1750-1760

$10,000
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare 18th century French Louis XV period chateau bonheur du jour or secrétaire handcrafted of walnut by very talented artisans in Lyon for a wealthy chateau owner near Villeurbanne, circa 1750s. This impressive antique French secretary features a chapeau de gendarme crown above a pair of carved serpentine doors with brass mesh grilles and beautiful green and gold damask fabric backings that open to reveal a painted interior with two display shelves. Three carved drawers are below. The lower section features a flat serpentine shaped writing surface that lifts opens to reveal plenty of storage above a carved, scalloped apron with C-scrolls and a center carved shell motif. Raised on four elegant cabriole legs ending in scrolled French toes. This grand Lyonnaise French library desk...
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French Louis XV Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary

$13,900
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century baroque secretaire, Lake Constance region. Two-drawer body on curved square feet, foldable desk, inside six drawers, a wide shelf and a sec...
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German Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region

$8,200
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18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
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18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
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Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
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H 37.75 in W 30 in D 15.5 in
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Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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H 55.71 in W 35.24 in D 14.97 in
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
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H 44 in W 47 in D 23 in
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Located in Austin, TX
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H 41.75 in W 45 in D 22 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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$2,995
H 28.25 in W 46.75 in D 27.63 in
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Located in Doylestown, PA
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Queen Anne Secretary Desk, C. 1750
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Queen Anne Secretary Desk, C. 1750

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H 86.5 in W 54.5 in D 25 in
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Located in Malibu, CA
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Antique French Secretary

Antique French Secretary

$8,499
H 59 in W 35 in D 17 in
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
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H 80.5 in W 46.5 in D 21 in
Baroque Secretary à Trois Corps in Walnut, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
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Located in Bordeaux, FR
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Located in Essex, MA
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George III Scarlet Japanned Secretary Cabinet
George III Scarlet Japanned Secretary Cabinet

George III Scarlet Japanned Secretary Cabinet

H 84.5 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
Baroque Secretaire, Berne Switzerland 1750
By Mathaeus Funk
Located in Belmont, MA
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Baroque Secretaire, Berne Switzerland 1750
Baroque Secretaire, Berne Switzerland 1750

Baroque Secretaire, Berne Switzerland 1750

H 42.92 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60
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Antique Georgian George II Figured Walnut Bookcase Bureau Secretary Desk, 1750
Antique Georgian George II Figured Walnut Bookcase Bureau Secretary Desk, 1750

Antique Georgian George II Figured Walnut Bookcase Bureau Secretary Desk, 1750

H 88 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in
Baroque Secretaire, Berne Switzerland 1750
By Mathaeus Funk
Located in Belmont, MA
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Swiss Baroque Antique 1750s Secretaires

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Walnut

Baroque Secretaire, Berne Switzerland 1750
Baroque Secretaire, Berne Switzerland 1750

Baroque Secretaire, Berne Switzerland 1750

H 42.92 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
XVIII th Century Antique Secretaire a Abbattant
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
XVIII th Century Antique Secretaire a Abbattant
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XVIII th Century Antique Secretaire a Abbattant
XVIII th Century Antique Secretaire a Abbattant

XVIII th Century Antique Secretaire a Abbattant

H 38.98 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Welsh Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
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Welsh Oak Chest on Chest

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H 75 in W 39 in D 21 in

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