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19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston
19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston

19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston

By John & Thomas Seymour

Located in Essex, MA

Important American Federal Period Secretary. School of John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

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.

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Desks

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and bookcase.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique American Federal period Hepplewhite slant-front desk is meticulously crafted from warm, richly grained mahogany dating back to the early 19th century (circa 1800–1820). ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet & Brass Eagle
Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet & Brass Eagle

Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet & Brass Eagle

By Mahogany Associates

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a beautiful inlaid flame mahogany Federal style secretary desk with tambour doors. It has two glass shelves.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice surmounting an upper bookcase with two 16 pane glazed glass doors with satinwood line inlay...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England

Located in Norwood, NJ

A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New England, (possibly Boston or Salem, Massachusetts), circa 1800–1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Diminuative Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany & Inlay Secretary c1830
Diminuative Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany & Inlay Secretary c1830

Diminuative Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany & Inlay Secretary c1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Offering a diminuative antique Federal Hepplewhite secretary with mahogany construction, inlay, upper bookcase over drop-down desk over chest of drawers, c1830 Measures - 62" x 37" ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest

Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

Made in the North shore region of Massachusetts or New Hampshire an elegant Federal chest, attention to period detail is noteworthy in this fine case piece, crafted with utmost care ...

Category

Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800
Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800

Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800

Located in Westfield, MA

An exceptional Federal period tambour secretary, crafted around 1800, showcasing a sophisticated combination of figured mahogany and vibrant birdseye maple.

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Bone, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

By Baker Far East Collection

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Hekman Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century B...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important antique American early 19th century figured mahogany "Duncan Phyfe" style flap-top secretary bookcase with gorgeous lyre-shaped glazed doors. Color of mahogany has...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Secretary Desk
Large Mahogany Secretary Desk

Large Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Annville, PA

Inspired by an antique desk and bookcase this Large Mahogany Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifully grained mahogany, ...

Category

2010s Indonesian Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Monumental Architectural 18th Century Painted Corner Cabinet Secretary
Rare Monumental Architectural 18th Century Painted Corner Cabinet Secretary

Rare Monumental Architectural 18th Century Painted Corner Cabinet Secretary

Located in Houston, TX

A monumental mid-18th century corner cabinet of architectural scale and sophistication, likely New England in origin, with rare integrated secretary interior. Beautifully weathered ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Federal Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This exquisite pie...

Category

Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from mahogany with a high sheen finish. This exception example of a late 18th century p...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest
Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest

Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Well constructed with fine mahogany veneer with Federal style brass eagle finial on a pedestal. The carved cornice with urn form finials over a carved frieze.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT
Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT

By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT!

Category

20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass
32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass

32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Narrow 32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk w/ Beveled Glass Bookcase MINT

Category

20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Maryland Federal Hepplewhite Manner Secretary Bookcase
Maryland Federal Hepplewhite Manner Secretary Bookcase

Maryland Federal Hepplewhite Manner Secretary Bookcase

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Federal period pale mahogany Hepplewhite manner secretary bookcase with very fine rope and string inlays.

Category

Antique 1780s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Federal Birch Clerk's Secretary
Federal Birch Clerk's Secretary

Federal Birch Clerk's Secretary

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H 79 in W 40 in D 24 in

Federal Birch Clerk's Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rare late federal birch two part clerk's secretary, with cove molded cornice above two inset paneled doors, set on a base with slant lid opeing up to reveal a well and cubby interior...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Pine

Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'
Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'

Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Bankson and Lawson 'School', Sheraton manner sideboard with a English influenced fall-front butler's secretary drawer. Exceptionally vibrant crotch and flame mahogany veneers and b...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire
Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire

Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire

Located in Providence, RI

This is an exuberant, high style secretary that employs the use of contrasting wood typical of Hepplewhite design furniture that gives a dramatic eye appeal.

Category

Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Eldred Wheeler Handmade Tiger Maple "The Greatest Secretary" Desk / Secretary
Eldred Wheeler Handmade Tiger Maple "The Greatest Secretary" Desk / Secretary

Eldred Wheeler Handmade Tiger Maple "The Greatest Secretary" Desk / Secretary

By Eldred Wheeler

Located in Plymouth, MA

The Eldred Wheeler Company is known to have handcrafted absolutely the best furniture of the 20th century. The earliest pieces, when each was handmade, are highly sought-after and co...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Maple

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk
Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

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H 84.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very fine Hepplewhite figured mahogany secretary desk, in two parts, the upper section with arcaded shaped cornice above two diamond mullioned glass doors, in turn above two flat pan...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

Unavailable

H 55 in W 40.5 in D 18.75 in

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

Located in Sharon, MA

A handsome Federal mahogany secretary desk, probably Southeastern Massachusetts, circa 1815.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Birdseye Maple

19th C. American Bookcase
19th C. American Bookcase

19th C. American Bookcase

Unavailable

H 84 in W 26 in D 14 in

19th C. American Bookcase

Located in Savannah, GA

Federal Mahogany secretary/bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Secretary Breakfront
Federal Secretary Breakfront

Federal Secretary Breakfront

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H 89 in W 66 in D 19.5 in

Federal Secretary Breakfront

Located in Westwood, NJ

Salem, Massachusetts mahogany satinwood inlaid Butler's breakfront bookcase with rare eglomise panels.

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

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 flamed mahogany and satinwood veneers among solid mahogany construction, this secretary...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830
Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830

Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique American Federal secretary bookcase features mahogany construction with long drawers with flame mahogany insets below drop front writing surface opening to reveal storage dra...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820
American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820

American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Beautiful Lancaster County Slant Top Secretary in mahogany with book-matched mahogany veneer, original oxblood blush finish on interior desk surface and four staggered drawers, all...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful Sheraton, Federal style, two part Mount Vernon Hickory Chair Company cherry secretary with crossbanded mahogany veneers, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting ...

Category

1990s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY
Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY

Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique American Federal Classical period mahogany and maple butler's secretary, dresser desk, circa 1830.

Category

Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

American 19th Century Federal Period Secretary Bookcase
American 19th Century Federal Period Secretary Bookcase

American 19th Century Federal Period Secretary Bookcase

Located in Southampton, NY

American Federal mahogany flame grain and satinwood inlay secretary bookcase.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An interesting and somewhat unusual secretary desk constructed in two parts with an upper case that lifts free of the lower base for safe transport. It is designed with a series of e...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk With Bookcase Attributed to Imperial Furniture
Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk With Bookcase Attributed to Imperial Furniture

Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk With Bookcase Attributed to Imperial Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Federal style bureau with tambour doors, fold-out desk, and bookcase hutch top Attributed to Imperial Furniture of Grand Rapids USA, circa 1940s Carved flame mah...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple

Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple

Located in Charleston, SC

Antique 19th century slant front desk. Desk has a Chippendale style. The wood is cherry. It has many features: Fitted interior, pull-outs, four drawers, hand dovetail construction, b...

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering a working desk because of its fitted interior.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Oak

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Similar Examples: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, acc. no. B.65.12: a Federal Tambour Door Inlaid Writing Desk over spade feet Christies, New York, June 17 1997, lot 417, “A Fed...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830
Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830

Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830

Located in Westfield, MA

This Federal period plantation secretary, crafted in solid maple, dates to circa 1830 and reflects the elegant simplicity of early American design.

Category

Antique 1830s American Sheraton Desks

Materials

Maple

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Birdseye Maple & Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840
Antique Federal Hepplewhite Birdseye Maple & Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Birdseye Maple & Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Federal or Hepplewhite secretary offers birdseye maple and mahogany construction with up...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815

Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Crafted distinctly in the British tradition, this exceedingly fine piece of case furniture serves many functions: A linen press, a chest of drawers, a secretary desk and is flanked b...

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of mahogany featuring velvet drop front writing surface that leads to multiple cubbies ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton Tambour secretary offers deeply striated mahogany construction with upper double door cabinet over two lower drawers and surmounting cas with drop front desk and ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Metal

George Winthrop Carved Mahogany Drop Front Secretary & Bookcase, circa 1950
George Winthrop Carved Mahogany Drop Front Secretary & Bookcase, circa 1950

George Winthrop Carved Mahogany Drop Front Secretary & Bookcase, circa 1950

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage George Winthrop secretary features mahogany construction with upper case having broken arch crest with stylized flame finial surmounting bookcase with double mullioned glas...

Category

20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Lineage Embossed Gold Tooled Leather Wrapped Secretary Desk with Mirror
Lineage Embossed Gold Tooled Leather Wrapped Secretary Desk with Mirror

Lineage Embossed Gold Tooled Leather Wrapped Secretary Desk with Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Federal Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812
New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812

New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This fine federal mahogany secretary desk features an upper section with tambour doors opening up to interiors fitted with pigeon holes and small drawers centering a banded tiger map...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Warsaw Flame Mahogany English Georgian Butlers Secretary Desk Bookcase
Antique Warsaw Flame Mahogany English Georgian Butlers Secretary Desk Bookcase

Antique Warsaw Flame Mahogany English Georgian Butlers Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Warsaw Furniture Mfg Co Federal or Georgian stepback butlers secretary desk and bookcase.

Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810
Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810

Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810

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H 65.5 in W 40.25 in D 18.25 in

Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810

Located in Bridgeport, CT

American Federal desk, circa 1810, flame mahogany with a carved cavetto cornice over double doors opening to mahogany storage and three short drawers. Desk with a shelf above two sho...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Birch Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
American Federal Birch Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

American Federal Birch Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

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H 83.5 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in

American Federal Birch Inlaid Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

American Federal Birch and Birch Inlaid Secretary Bookcase.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Pine

American Federal Two-Piece Secretary Bookcase
American Federal Two-Piece Secretary Bookcase

American Federal Two-Piece Secretary Bookcase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Solid mahogany with segmented glass doors, three wood shelves, scalloped apron, checkerboard inlay, and leather-top pullout writing surface. Three-over-three drawers, brass hardware....

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Unsigned 19thC
Antique Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Unsigned 19thC

Antique Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Unsigned 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary 19thC. Measures - 93"H x 48.5"W x 23.5"D An example of 19th-...

Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk
19th Century American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk

19th Century American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century American federal mahogany secretary desk, circa 1815. A fully fitted cabinet sets above the writing surface and four graduated drawers below.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Massachusetts Federal Hepplewhite Secretary with Bookcase in Mahogany
Massachusetts Federal Hepplewhite Secretary with Bookcase in Mahogany

Massachusetts Federal Hepplewhite Secretary with Bookcase in Mahogany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very beautiful and exceptional Hepplewhite secretary bookcase from Massachusetts, probably Boston, from the Federal period, in mahogany with fine line inlays.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Federal Period American Tiger Maple Secretary Desk Portsmouth
Federal Period American Tiger Maple Secretary Desk Portsmouth

Federal Period American Tiger Maple Secretary Desk Portsmouth

Located in Wiscasset, ME

All original in in excellent condition dating to circa 1815. Three part, top section has shaped crest with three turned urn finials above pair of glazed doors; mid-section has center...

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Maple

Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary
Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary

Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful diminutive size Federal style two part inlaid figured mahogany bookcase, its upper case with a shaped crest with three urn finials surmounting two bow front glass paneled...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk
Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk

Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk

By Beacon Hill

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk. Item features a 3 part construction, working lock and key, flip top writing surface, brass eagle finial, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Late Federal Period Mahogany Plantation Secretary Bookcase c. Late 1830s
Antique Late Federal Period Mahogany Plantation Secretary Bookcase c. Late 1830s

Antique Late Federal Period Mahogany Plantation Secretary Bookcase c. Late 1830s

Located in Westfield, MA

A fine example of Late Federal craftsmanship, this mahogany plantation secretary and bookcase dates to the late 1830s and exemplifies the transition toward the Empire aesthetic that ...

Category

Antique 1830s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Federal Style Drop Front Secretary Individual Pains Glass Door Bookcase
Tall Federal Style Drop Front Secretary Individual Pains Glass Door Bookcase

Tall Federal Style Drop Front Secretary Individual Pains Glass Door Bookcase

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Tall Federal Style drop front secretary individual pains glass door bookcase.

Category

20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood, Pearwood

Antique Federal Inlaid, Carved & Filigree Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Antique Federal Inlaid, Carved & Filigree Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Antique Federal Inlaid, Carved & Filigree Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Federal mahogany secretary features the top section a double glass door cabinet bookcase topped with broken-arch filigree pediment and two pull-out candle stands; the base se...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Mahogany Federal Chippendale Style Secretary Desk with Banded Front
Antique Mahogany Federal Chippendale Style Secretary Desk with Banded Front

Antique Mahogany Federal Chippendale Style Secretary Desk with Banded Front

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique mahogany Federal Chippendale style secretary desk with banded front.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Flame Mahogany Secretary Breakfront Display Hutch by Robert W Irwin Co
Antique Flame Mahogany Secretary Breakfront Display Hutch by Robert W Irwin Co

Antique Flame Mahogany Secretary Breakfront Display Hutch by Robert W Irwin Co

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Federal Style Flame Mahogany Flip Down Secretary Breakfront Display Hutch by The Robert W.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Secretary/Bookcase
Federal Secretary/Bookcase

Federal Secretary/Bookcase

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H 90.5 in W 43.5 in D 24 in

Federal Secretary/Bookcase

Located in Alexandria, VA

This exceptional Hepplewhite secretary/bookcase features very rare drawers behind doors in the base with string inlay even on the insides of the doors. Extremely fine desk fittings(...

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Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Poplar

Salem Massachusetts Federal Secretary Bookcase
Salem Massachusetts Federal Secretary Bookcase

Salem Massachusetts Federal Secretary Bookcase

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H 84.25 in W 38.5 in D 17 in

Salem Massachusetts Federal Secretary Bookcase

Located in Woodbury, CT

In the Hepplewhite manner, a finely inlaid crotch and flame figured mahogany secretary bookcase of a slightly smaller scale. Made at Salem in the 1790s, its three drawer lower case...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Federal Secretary,  Signed and Dated, Connecticut,  1808
Federal Secretary,  Signed and Dated, Connecticut,  1808

Federal Secretary, Signed and Dated, Connecticut, 1808

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This remarkable secretary is notable for many reasons. First, it is signed and dated by a New Haven, Connecticut cabinetmaker, and is incorrectly illustrated in William Ketchum's "A...

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Fall Front Federal Secretary/Desk, Virginia, Circa 1800
Fall Front Federal Secretary/Desk, Virginia, Circa 1800

Fall Front Federal Secretary/Desk, Virginia, Circa 1800

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rich book matched veneers covering the drawers and the fall front of this desk combined with yellow pine secondary woods suggest a Mid-Atlantic provenance, but probably not an ur...

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A Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, c.1780-1800
A Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, c.1780-1800

A Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, c.1780-1800

Located in Providence, RI

This secretary is of small scale, almost diminutive, at 36 inches wide. It is a real treasure that has all the bells and whistles. It has a beautiful inlaid oval in the rather tall...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires

Materials

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Stately Federal or Hepplewhite Figured Mahogany Secretaire
Stately Federal or Hepplewhite Figured Mahogany Secretaire

Stately Federal or Hepplewhite Figured Mahogany Secretaire

Located in Providence, RI

This is a fine Federal secretary of a small size (38 ½ in. wide).

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Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Secretaires

Japanned Federal Slant-front Secretary
Japanned Federal Slant-front Secretary

Japanned Federal Slant-front Secretary

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H 43 in W 35.5 in D 20 in

Japanned Federal Slant-front Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Rhode Island tiger maple slant-front secretary, dated on its bottom board; with
Japanning to the Boston taste executed 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Seven
small d...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

Materials

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Important Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Cylinder Secretary Bookcase
Important Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Cylinder Secretary Bookcase

Important Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Cylinder Secretary Bookcase

By John Aitken 1

Located in New York, NY

IMPORTANT FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY TAMBOUR CYLINDAR SECRETARY BOOKCASE Attributed to John Aitken (1770-1814) Philadelphia, c.1798 In two parts: the upper case with projecting cor...

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Antique 1790s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

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Rare Federal Carved Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
Rare Federal Carved Mahogany Secretary Cabinet

Rare Federal Carved Mahogany Secretary Cabinet

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very fine federal carved and figured mahogany secretary cabinet, with cove molded cornice above two carved mullioned glass doors, set on a base with butler's desk with fold down writ...

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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Pine

Late Federal Fall Front Secretary, circa 1820, New England
Late Federal Fall Front Secretary, circa 1820, New England

Late Federal Fall Front Secretary, circa 1820, New England

Located in Alexandria, VA

Stunning piece! Gothic tracery door detail, fine hand carving, mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with pine and ash secondary wood, old French polish, original brass ormolu hardware....

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Antique 1820s American Federal Secretaires

New England Federal Period Secretary Bookcase
New England Federal Period Secretary Bookcase

New England Federal Period Secretary Bookcase

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H 77.5 in W 33 in D 21.5 in

New England Federal Period Secretary Bookcase

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A handsome and useful three part desk with fold over writing flap, two cupboard doors concealing small drawers and pigeon holes and a bookcase top section with Gothic arched glazed d...

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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Federal Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic federal secretary available at 1stDibs. A federal secretary — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect federal secretary — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right federal secretary, those designed in Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made federal secretary over the years, but those crafted by Eldred Wheeler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Federal Secretary?

A federal secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,495, while the lowest priced sells for $1,350 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

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Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

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