Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Secretary in Pine, circa 1840–1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic Swedish antique secretary dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the restrained elegance of Scandinavian furniture from the period.
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Secretary Cupboard in Grey with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional early 19th-century Swedish secretary cupboard, circa 1810–1830, finished in soft grey with a beautifully aged patina.
Pine
19th-Century Swedish Painted Secretary in Blue with White Highlights, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined 19th-century Swedish secretary, beautifully painted in soft blue with subtle white highlights that accentuate its clean lines and understated Scandinavian elegance.
Pine
Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century Swedish secretary is a captivating example of timeless design.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in Gustavian Style.
Brass
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A generously sized 19th century secretary desk from Sweden, made in the Gustavian style, with a striking painted finish of ruddy, patinated oxblood enveloping the pine construction.
Pine
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This secretary is a special find due to the original brick red painted finish, gently scraped to reveal the natural pine below. The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central ...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the aged and scraped patina of the original brown painted finish that draws one to this pine secretary with graceful Swedish country charm.
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish secretary or "bureau," crafted in pine. The piece has Rococo styling with a curved bonnet crown and three gracefully curved large drawers below.
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century Swedish oak secretary or "bureau" with a newer professionally applied layered gray painted exterior finish.
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19th Century Original Painted Swedish Secretary Dated 1807
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century original painted Swedish secretary dated 1807, crafted in pine and retaining its original painted surface.
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18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your home whether your decor is modern, traditional, classic or rustic!
Steel
18th Century Original Painted Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A late 18th Century Folk Art Baroque Scandinavian original painted writing desk secretary. This unique antique storage piece from Sweden features mounted original iron handles as wel...
Bronze
Early 19th Century Original Hand Painted Swedish Secretary Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish secretary cabinet, crafted in pine and retaining its original hand painted finish.
Pine, Paint
Mid 19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid 19th-century Swedish pine secretary with newer professionally applied layered blue exterior painted finish.
Pine
19th Century Swedish Original Painted Secretary Bureau, Dated 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine secretary or "bureau" retaining its original "Allmoge" painted decoration, dated 1850 with monogram noted on the interior right door and central drawer.
Pine, Paint
$4,425Sale Price|25% Off
19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint.
Wood, Paint
Gustavian Painted Secretary, Off-White Wood, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary with carved column sides and carved simple swag and tassel design on front top section...
Wood
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in New York, NY
Splendid early antique Gustavian style secretary cabinet, made in Sweden, circa late 19th century.
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Swedish folk art secretary in original paint. With a curved pediment, below two doors opening to storage.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The bottom of the case has a large storage area with one fixed shelf. The secretary features an aged, faded painted finish in a dove grey or oyster tone.
Iron
Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish Rococo Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine.
Brass, Iron
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a curved bonnet. Note the heavily carved panel doors and the large curvaceous lower three serpentine drawers. T...
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19th Century Swedish Vitrine Secretary Bureau with Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming Swedish vitrine bureau secreatry made in two parts from the 19th century. Original paint on the exterior and later interior paint. The glass was replaced some time ago. Th...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Slant-Front Secretary in Original Cream Paint, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish Gustavian slant-front secretary from the early 19th century, presented in a beautifully aged original cream-painted finish with soft green undertones inside.
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk, multiple drawers, dark painted interior, three drawers in the façade and rustic c...
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$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Rococo Style Chapeau de Gendarme 1820s Gray Painted Tall Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style tall secretary from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, chapeau de gendarme bonnet top, two doors, slant-front desk and four drawers below.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Secretary, circa 1790
Located in Huntington, NY
A two part Swedish Gustavian secretary. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice.
Brass, Iron
Antique Swedish Country Secretary Desk, Empire Period with Original Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique country secretary desk from the empire period.
Pine
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Secretary with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish antique rustic Gustavian slant front secretary from early 19th century that is perfect for any home.
Pine
18th century Swedish Gustavian secretary cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant late 18th century Swedish Gustavian secretary cabinet, handcrafted in pine and finished in a softly distressed original white paint with beautiful age and patina throughout.
Wood
$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray painted finish, two doors and four drawers.
Glass, Wood
Rare Antique Swedish 1800s Rococo Secretary Cabinet with a Clock, Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique rococo cabinet with a clock and secretary desk from the 19th century. Made by hand in Arbrå in northern Sweden with a frame in solid pine, around 1820.
Pine
Antique Folk Art Secretary Desk from Northern Sweden with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art secretary desk from northern Sweden made by hand in solid pine around 1850.
Pine
Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors and bracket feet. of Scandinavian taste for light palettes.
Wood
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom cabinet doors.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bombé Secretary Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Rococo secretary desk, dating from circa 1770, crafted in the distinctive bombé form that defines the elegance of the Swedish Rococo period.
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19th Century Swedish White Rococo Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish oak secretary bureau with a newer professionally applied antique white painted exterior with pale gray undertones.
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19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 19th-century Swedish clock secretary, circa 1820, combines functionality with timeless Gustavian elegance.
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This elegant Swedish oak secretary shows off with a distinctive carved top bonnet or crown and round finials.
Oak, Paint
Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a stunning early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary. This secretary features a newer, professionally applied white and gray exterior painted finish by master Swedish ar...
Brass
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or hallway. The colors are amazing with the distress and dry scrapping for a perfect loo...
Wood, Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary Cabinet with Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish pine bureau or "secretary cabinet" incorporating an upper clock feature.
Metal
Early 19th Century Tall Swedish Black Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century 8' tall Swedish oak bureau or secretary featuring a newer professionally applied black layered painted finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural oak beneath and ...
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Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau Late 18th-century Swedish oak secretary bureau featuring a tall, elegant form with a graceful carved curved crown and three large ...
Wood, Oak, Paint
Late 18th-Century Swedish Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 18th century Swedish two-part secretary with most original glass panes. The upper portion has paneled doors with most original glazed panes, a fall-front desk with writing surf...
Bronze
Antique Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Pinewood, Circa 1840-1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.
Metal
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This 7' tall oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment over paneled cabinet doors. The secretary has been given a professional custom laye...
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18th Century Period Swedish Rococo Two-Section Secretary Cabinet From Värmland
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century period Swedish rococo secretary cabinet in two parts with bonnet top, raised panel doors, three shelves, and a notched spoon shelf, The base cabinet with writing surface...
Bronze
Gustavian Style 1840s Gray Painted Drop Front Secretary with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style drop front secretary from circa 1840 with gray painted finish, writing area and three graduated drawers.
Wood
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.
Metal, Bronze
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral
Located in Kastrup, DK
A fine Gustavian secretary crafted in black-painted pine with a striking coral-red interior.
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Turn of the 18th -19th C. Swedish Rococo Style Slant Front Secretary w/ Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century-early 19th century Rococo style slant front painted fir Swedish secretary with bonnet top, two doors and multiple drawers.
Fir
19th Century Gustavian-style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Solebury, PA
A stunning 19th-century Gustavian painted secretary bookcase, adorned with an elegant arched top above two matching glazed doors, each embellished with six delicate mullions and gene...
Wood, Paint
Baroque Secretary with Black Exterior and Blue Interior, Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive period Baroque secretary dating to circa 1760. This substantial piece has been historically repainted, featuring a black exterior contrasted by a distinctive blue-paint...
Wood
Swedish Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Spectacular period neoclassical secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1810. The upper section has three compartments with doors centered with raised and reeded lozenges, all under a ...
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Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Charming Swedish Gustavian Secretary with original paint. Both doors are marked with the year the secretary was constructed.
Wood
Unavailable
H 82.63 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Baroque Secretary Display Cabinet Painted White, Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary with glass doors, painted Swedish distressed white/cream color.
Wood
Period Swedish Secretary from Ångermanland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful rural interpretation of the late Gustavian style in a two part secretary from Ångermanland, Sweden, circa 1820. The library section has two shelves inside a cabinet with...
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Swedish Gustavian Two-Part Secretary with Pierced Cornice
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Gustavian secretary in two parts, Sweden, circa 1770. The upper section has double doors with raised, reeded panels opening onto three shelves and a locking compartment. At th...
Wood
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H 78.13 in W 39.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary Display Cabinet Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish baroque secretary display cabinet late 18th century The Secretary is in two sections, painted in a lovely Swedish distressed gray color.
Wood
Unavailable
H 85 in W 46 in D 20 in
Swedish Baroque Secretary Desk with Built-In, Signed Mora Clock, circa 1760
Located in Carmel, CA
This period Swedish Baroque secretary-desk Circa 1760, has a built in Mora clock with original pendulum and weights. The clock is signed with the name Mora, and the initials H,L,J. ...
Wood
Period Secretary with Clock from Hälsingland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period secretary from Hälsingland with integral Mora clock and with original paint, Sweden, circa 1840.
Glass, Wood
Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Chireno, TX
Late Gustavian slant-front bureau. Painted pine with original hardware and scraped finish. circa 1840
Pine
Antique Swedish Painted Secretary Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid 19th century Swedish secretary commode with faded grey paint. The top drawer opens to reveal a fold down writing area and fitted interior.
Wood
19th C. Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
19th. Century Swedish Bureau chest hand scraped to original ox blood red paint. Interior upper drawers as well as drawers and storage space on the writing surface. Base width is 5...
Pine, Wood
Large Swedish Painted Secretary from Värmland, Dated 1854
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive mid-19th century Swedish secretary from Värmland, dated 1854, is a striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and functional elegance.
Wood, Pine
Early Painted Swedish Secretary
Located in Chireno, TX
Early painted Swedish secretary desk (circa 1810-1830: drop-front reveals sixteen small compartments and wide three lower drawers.
Bone, Pine
19th Century Painted Swedish Secretary
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century painted Swedish secretary with the date 1841 painted on the top.
Iron
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
Really beautiful Swedish secretary with drop front, interior drawers, cubbies and a secret compartment.
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Original Painted Swedish Secretary Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an original painted Swedish secretary hutch. Nothing has been done to it to alter its Original condition.
Wood
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous black painted secretary made during the baroque period 1650-1750 in Sweden.
Swedish paint decorated secretary / desk.
Located in Stamford, CT
Bonnet top secretary desk with two doors over a four drawer base. Both top and bottom having hidden compartments. White paint decorated on bracket feet.
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Grayish Green Painted Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in Washington, DC
A grayish green painted Swedish clock secretary.
Wood, Paint
Antique White Painted Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Also known as a bureau, this secretary would have been a "signature statement piece" in a well to do country manor or large Swedish farm house in the 1800's.
Wood, Paint
18th Century Painted Swedish Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century painted Swedish secretary, bookcase features a charming distressed painted finish with solid brass hardware that will add a splendid Old World rustic charm to any room!
Pine
Gray Painted Antique Swedish Tall Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple stately lines of this tall Swedish secretary are accented well by the (recent) soft dove gray painted finish.
Wood
Antique White Painted Secretary from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The graceful lines of this secretary or "bureau" reveal its Swedish country heritage.
Wood
Antique White Painted Swedish Secretary, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish secretary is in excellent condition. All the drawers work and run smoothly.
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gray Painted Secretary Bureau, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
It appears there was likely a small lower drawer that is now missing, creating an additional open "cubbie" space. This secretary was later professionally painted with an exceptional...
Oak, Paint
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800's.
Wood, Oak, Paint
Swedish Painted Drop-Front Secretary, Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful painted drop-front secretary chest decorated with a faux marble top and side pilasters
Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Bureau, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Also known as a bureau, this secretary would have been a "signature statement piece" in a well to do country manor or large Swedish farm house in the 1800's.
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine secretary reflects the understated grace of Swedish styling in the late 1700's.
Pine, Paint
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace and style of early 1800's Sweden.
Wood, Oak, Paint
White Painted Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine secretary with fluted carved door panels and graceful Swedish country charm.
Pine, Paint
Original Painted Pine Swedish Secretary, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pine secretary crafted in the early 1800's in Sweden. Note the original gray painted finish (with green undertones) with red and blue accents as well.
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19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Tall Oak Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors, dramatic bonnet, three large drawers resting on cabriolet feet. The entire secretary has been given a professional ...
Oak, Paint
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778
Located in Round Top, TX
Later professionally custom painted with a layered black painted exterior complimented by a blue interior, gently distressed to fit the aged grace of this Swedish secretary.
Brass
Original Painted 18th Century Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A second part of the 18th Century Baroque Period Scandinavian original Painted Writing Desk Secretary. This unique antique storage piece from Sweden, has carefully been "scraped" to ...
Brass
Blue Painted Oak Secretary, Sweden circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors and serpentine front to the lower three drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered b...
Brass
Gray Painted Swedish 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a lovely carved bonnet. The secretary has been given a professional custom layered gray painted finish which ha...
Brass
Swedish Pine Secretary With Distressed White Paint, Circa 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish secretary is made of pine and is in excellent condition, ready for daily use.
Pine, Paint
Blue Painted Swedish Oak Secretary, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is a timeless statement piece with upper glass pane cabinet doors and dentil molding. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered b...
Brass, Iron
Black Painted Pine Secretary Desk, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This simple pine secretary reflects the style and functionality of the early 1800's in Sweden.
Pine, Paint
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace and style of early 1800s, Sweden.
Wood
Antique Oak Rococo Blue Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's.
Wood, Oak, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A rustic Swedish Gustavian 18th Century secretary in a grey white milk paint applied over multiple layers of previous finishes features a bookcase/cupboard seated on a fall-front, sl...
Pine
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H 93.5 in W 43.625 in D 37.75 in
Hand Painted and Lightly Scraped Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A beautifully rendered Gustavian-style secretary, hand-carved in Sweden, circa 1900. The exterior has a hand-painted cream finish (added more recently...
Metal
Antique Tall Blue Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This stately tall secretary is an elegant and classic statement piece. The entire secretary has been given a (newer) blue painted finish, which has been gently rubbed off along edges...
Wood
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
Adorable black painted chest that has a drop front top drawer to become a secretary with gold brass hardware. Great for a bedside chest or focal point piece. It has clean lines for m...
Wood
Original Painted Swedish Clock Cabinet With Secretary, Circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Remarkable original painted Swedish cabinet with clock and secretary with drop front desk.
Metal
Swedish Painted Pine Secretary Cabinet or Desk, 19th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Swedish Painted Pine Secretary, 19th century, bonnet top over two shaped cabinet doors, that open to reveal spoon rack and two fitted drawers, above secretary base with one short ove...
Wood
Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate latticework bonnet and finials. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered ...
Wrought Iron
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a beautiful Swedish secretary from the Gustavian period with a richly carved gallery, old locks and hardware. Circa 1810. The upper library has two shelves, the top shaped an...
Wood, Paint
Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted fi...
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H 81 in W 41.25 in D 28.25 in
19th-Century Swedish Original Painted Pine Cabinet Secretary Dated 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine cabinet secretary featuring its original hand-painted rosemaling in traditional earth tones.
Pine, Paint
A Swedish Gustavian blue painted pine secretary, C. 1800.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful slant front secretary desk is in two pieces with a stunning blue surface. The top cornice is of a Rococo design with two doors opening to reveal shelves. The slant f...
Pine, Paint
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H 80.32 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Gustavian Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine – Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary desk crafted in black-painted pine with brass fittings.
Brass
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H 84.65 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Gray Painted Rococo Writing Secretary and Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1760s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Rococo Secretary and Cabinet in hand painted Gustavian Style Gray and Light Blue Interior, circa 1760s.
Brass
Antique Black Painted Secretary from Sweden with Hidden Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
This inviting secretary or "bureau" likely graced a Swedish country manor house in the 1800's.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Paint Decorated Two-Part Secretary Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic form paint decorated two-part secretary cabinet having distressed finish with dentil molding, Greek key design, fluted doors below revealing three shelves with 9 1/2" boards,...
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40 Single display case dimensions 154 W x 183 H x 77 D cm
Metal
Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish corner cabinet. The cabinet is a genuine Swedish country house furniture from the early 1800s. Old historic paint with a rustic surface and genuine patina and charact...
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1800
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Swedish Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well. Sits atop tapered rectangular feet. Later iron pulls and original iron...
Iron
$102,525
H 15 in W 14 in
Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641, Flemish) Study of a Head of Man Circa 1627-32, Van Dyck’s second Antwerp period Oil on paper, laid down on canvas Dimensions 15 x 14 inches (38.1 x 3...
Oil
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project! The chairs wood frame is nicely carved. The cab...
Wood
$5,590
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
Antique Swedish WH Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This antique painted cabinet from Sweden dates back to the 19th century. While its elegant arched crown and curved door decorations show influences from the French Rococo style, its ...
Wood
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
Mirror, Wood
$7,570
H 80.32 in W 55.91 in D 19.69 in
Genuine Swedish Rococo Cabinet from the Late 1700s, Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish rococo cabinet from the late 1700s. The cabinet is made in two parts and very well crafted from solid pine around 1770 to 1780. Healthy and stable frame with old hard...
Pine
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
Genuine Antique Swedish Rustic Low Country Table with Drawer
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table dated 1860. The table is a genuine country house furniture that has been dry scraped by hand to the first layer of paint. The drawer is painted with a y...
Pine
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet with repainted robin's egg blue exterior. Upper cabinet opens to three full shelves (and one partial carved) scraped to remnants of original red paint. Lower...
Brass, Iron
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Brass, Iron
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
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