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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.

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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.

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Antique 1790s American Federal Desks

Materials

Birch, 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...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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...

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Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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, ...

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2010s Indonesian Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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" ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Desks

Materials

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). ...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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. The bookcase features an eighteen pane Gothic arched cabinet front that opens ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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. The bookcase features an eighteen pane gothic arched cabinet front that opens to two shelves, cubbi...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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...

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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...

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Late 20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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

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20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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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. The use of contrasting v...

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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...

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Late 20th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Maple

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk
Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Unavailable

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...

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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.

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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Birdseye Maple

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...

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Antique 1820s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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...

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Vintage 1940s American Federal Desks

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Oak

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

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. The upper bookcase section, fitted...

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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Desks

Materials

Maple

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 ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Metal

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...

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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...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

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 ...

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1990s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Satinwood

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...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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...

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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 ...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

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.

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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...

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Antique 1810s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Maple

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, ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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.

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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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Antique 19th Century American Desks

Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary/Slat Front Desk
Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary/Slat Front Desk

Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary/Slat Front Desk

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H 41.75 in W 37.5 in D 17.25 in

Late 18th Century Mahogany Secretary/Slat Front Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Four drawers with beautiful brass Hardware. We believe this was the bottom piece of a two-piece carcas. It is lovely and in great condition given its age.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800
American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800

American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800

Located in San Marino, CA

American Federal period secretary desk, with three adjustable shelves behind two paned “thirteen states” tracery cupboard doors, below a cavetto-molded flat cornice molding.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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

Mahogany

Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, circa 1780-1800
Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, circa 1780-1800

Small Inlaid Mahogany Federal Secretary Desk, Salem, circa 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 p...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Everyone can have a taste of iconic Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency style with this perfectly sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsic...

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires

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Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

$2,895 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
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$655Sale Price / item|55% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
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Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Textile

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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Metal

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa

Louis XVI Style Sofa

$10,283

H 40 in W 45 in D 25 in

Louis XVI Style Sofa

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...

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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

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Giltwood

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key

$2,917Sale Price|25% Off

H 39.5 in W 28.5 in D 17 in

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key

Located in Soquel, CA

French Provincial Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key. Original Finish.

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Antique 1860s French Provincial Secretaires

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Walnut

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George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Metal, Brass

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Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

$5,750

H 37.75 in W 30 in D 15.5 in

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Located in Pembroke, MA

A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...

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Bronze

Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror

Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The secretary features a pull-out writing surface over three drawers. A pair of sliding glass c...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Glass, Teak

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$1,800

H 32 in W 39.75 in D 21 in

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780. With a rectangular single board top with thumb molded front and side borders, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with...

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

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Brass

Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid birch, with original ...

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Brass

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Secretary Desk Federal For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal secretary desk federal for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every secretary desk federal was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect secretary desk federal — 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 secretary desk federal, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one secretary desk federal that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eldred Wheeler produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Secretary Desk Federal?

Prices for a secretary desk federal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.