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Secretaires For Sale
19th Century Ebony and Thuya Wood Bonheur Du Jour
19th Century Ebony and Thuya Wood Bonheur Du Jour

19th Century Ebony and Thuya Wood Bonheur Du Jour

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a 19th century amboyna and ebony cabinet, with three quarter balustrade gallery, above two panelled doors set with Paris porcelain portrait ...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Secretaires

Materials

Amboyna

Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaire Chiffonier Side Cabinet
Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaire Chiffonier Side Cabinet

Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaire Chiffonier Side Cabinet

By John Mclean

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine English Regency secretaire side cabinet in the manner of John McLean. Of exceptional quality and fine design, the upper section surmounted by a pierced brass gallery above a m...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid
18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid

18th Century German Burr Elm and Walnut Secretary, with Ebonized Trim and Inlaid

Located in North Miami, FL

18th Century German burr elm and walnut secretary, adorned with ebonized trim and inlaid decorations and patterns. A pair of paneled doors over three small cupboards with beautiful details, over a pull-out writing surface with fitted interior, the base with three small drawers over two sets of three drawers. High quality and incredible hand-carving, one of the most expensive...

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18th Century German Antique Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

Secretary With Drawer by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Secretary With Drawer by Mylene Niedzialkowski

Secretary With Drawer by Mylene Niedzialkowski

Located in Geneve, CH

Secretary With Drawer by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: W 59 x H 160. Materials: Solid oak and solid steel. A rotating secretary with engaged curves on a solid steel axis. Combin...

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2010s French Modern Secretaires

Materials

Steel

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$13,500Sale Price|58% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier Secretaire made of walnut and rootwood with brass hardware. Fall front writing surface with interior drawers above three large exterior drawers.

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19th Century Antique Secretaires

Edwardian Satinwood  Bonheur du Jour by Edwards & Roberts
Edwardian Satinwood  Bonheur du Jour by Edwards & Roberts

Edwardian Satinwood Bonheur du Jour by Edwards & Roberts

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Montreal, QC

This exquisite desk, made by the celebrated partnership, is of the highest quality. The glazed upper section is perfect for the display of objet d'art, the cylinder top which is open...

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

Secretary with Flap, 1950
Secretary with Flap, 1950

Secretary with Flap, 1950

Located in Marseille, FR

Secretary shelves 1950 with crosspiece, with an indoor lamp of dimension height 186 cm for a width of 130 cm and a depth of 50 cm. Style: Scandinavian.

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20th Century Secretaires

Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making
Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making

Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making

Located in Cesena, FC

Large and important French Secretaire. Impressive piece of furniture of excellent cabinetry. Externally, the cabinet looks like a cabinet with drawers and a large door finely inlaid ...

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1850s French Antique Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Elm, Walnut

French Upright Secrétaire Design Dry Bar, Siding Tambour Doors, Marble Top
French Upright Secrétaire Design Dry Bar, Siding Tambour Doors, Marble Top

French Upright Secrétaire Design Dry Bar, Siding Tambour Doors, Marble Top

Located in Madrid, ES

A 19th century, French secrétaire with beautiful feathered woodwork, eucalyptus fillet inlay with Louis XVI style detailing. The wood grain veneer is artfully arranged in geometric p...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Extremely Decorative Secretary Empire Style with Dummies Books
Extremely Decorative Secretary Empire Style with Dummies Books

Extremely Decorative Secretary Empire Style with Dummies Books

Located in Berlin, DE

Noble veneer on solid softwood. Rectangular body on chiseled bronze claw feet. Architecturally structured front with dummy and brass framed brass frames. Slightly conical pilasters o...

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20th Century Secretaires

Materials

Wood

W015 Italian Secretaire in Wood & Inlay w/ Hand Carved Legs in Gold by Zanaboni
W015 Italian Secretaire in Wood & Inlay w/ Hand Carved Legs in Gold by Zanaboni

W015 Italian Secretaire in Wood & Inlay w/ Hand Carved Legs in Gold by Zanaboni

By Zanaboni

Located in MEDA, IT

Elegant and exclusive secretaire with legs in solid wood finely hand carved and finished in antique gold, W015 is worked with ancient techniques of traditional craftsmanship and pres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Tabernacle/ Secretaire
Biedermeier Tabernacle/ Secretaire

Biedermeier Tabernacle/ Secretaire

$14,940Sale Price|52% Off

Biedermeier Tabernacle/ Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier Tabernacle - walnut veneer and marquetry decorated in typical "Vienna Set-top Style". Fall front writing surface and 3 drawers in lower section. Eight drawers and a cen...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Secretaires

Museum Essay / Tabernacle Around 1810, Walnut
Museum Essay / Tabernacle Around 1810, Walnut

Museum Essay / Tabernacle Around 1810, Walnut

Located in Berlin, DE

Museum essay/tabernacle around 1810, walnut. Extremely rare and high-quality tabernacle with very elaborate and rich inlaid marquetry in walnut/root veneer on fir wood. High construction consisting of 3 elements. The tabernacle has many drawers...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Fir

English Regency Walnut and Ebony Secretaire-Chest
English Regency Walnut and Ebony Secretaire-Chest

English Regency Walnut and Ebony Secretaire-Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Very handsome English Regency walnut and ebony secretaire-chest with four drawers with pull-out secretaire with ebony in-set central writing sur...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Secretaires

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Impressive Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted secrétaire à Abattant, In The Manner Of André Charles Boulle. This drop-front writing cabinet or secrétaire à abattant is finishe...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$6,850Sale Price|38% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier Secretaire- Dark walnut with fall front writing surface, interior drawers, secret compartments and exterior drawers.

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19th Century French Antique Secretaires

charming secretary circa 1960 in solid walnut, gilded metal base.
charming secretary circa 1960 in solid walnut, gilded metal base.

charming secretary circa 1960 in solid walnut, gilded metal base.

Located in Mouscron, WHT

charming secretary 1960 in solid walnut, gilded metal base. The leather is stained

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century

Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century

Located in CH

Italian Venetian Secretary (Secretaire / Bureau Cabinet) 18th Century An 18th-century Italian Venetian Baroque secretaire, crafted in burl walnut and walnut veneer, exemplifying the...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Elegant 19th Century French Desk – Solid Fruitwood with Bronze Accents
Elegant 19th Century French Desk – Solid Fruitwood with Bronze Accents

Elegant 19th Century French Desk – Solid Fruitwood with Bronze Accents

Located in Madrid, ES

This exquisite 19th-century French desk is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Constructed from solid fruitwood, this elegant piece features intricate bronz...

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1890s Antique Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Charles IV Secretaire with Drawers with Inlaid Work. Spain, 18th Century.
Charles IV Secretaire with Drawers with Inlaid Work. Spain, 18th Century.

Charles IV Secretaire with Drawers with Inlaid Work. Spain, 18th Century.

Located in Madrid, ES

A very rare cabinet or secretaire with a chest of drawers in solid walnut wood, inlaid with fruitwood in a neoclassical style. The central lid can be folded down, turning into a writ...

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18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Cube Cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Cube Cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede

Cube Cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

Cube cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Signed and numbered Dimensions: L 30 x W 30 x H 90 cm Materials: Natural oakwood, nordic pine base Cube cabinet, auxiliary furniture for bedside table, house entrance, bar cabinet or jewel cabinet...

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2010s Spanish Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Empire Secretaire
Empire Secretaire

Empire Secretaire

$18,000Sale Price|54% Off

Empire Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Empire Secretaire made of walnut and root wood with brass capitals and hardware. Three exterior drawers. Fall front writing surface w/five interior drawers and mirrored cubby hole. ...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Secretaires

19th Century Biedermeier Style Cuba-Mahogany Secretary
19th Century Biedermeier Style Cuba-Mahogany Secretary

19th Century Biedermeier Style Cuba-Mahogany Secretary

Located in Berlin, DE

Classicist secretary, circa 1800-1810. Cuba mahogany on solid softwood partly ebonized. High-right, architecturally designed body on conical legs. In the front three drawers. Straig...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Softwood

18th Century Transition Secretary, Paris, circa 1770, Master's Stamp
18th Century Transition Secretary, Paris, circa 1770, Master's Stamp

18th Century Transition Secretary, Paris, circa 1770, Master's Stamp

Located in Berlin, DE

Rose veneer on oak. High-rectangular body with finely veneered wood on four feet. Foldable writing board (leather cover missing), a drawer, lower wing door. Gilded bronze mountings. ...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Biedermeier Style Secretaire
20th Century Biedermeier Style Secretaire

20th Century Biedermeier Style Secretaire

Located in Berlin, DE

Delicate secretaire in Biedermeier style. tulip veneer on solid pinewood, natural leather covered with gold embossing. Fine engraved, silver-gilded Bronze fixtures. (L-Mhs-40).   

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20th Century Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Miniature Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in GB

An 19th century Dutch walnut secretaire bookcase with undeniably striking colours. Several shelves open up to various platforms to provide a beautiful interior with a lock and key me...

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19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$17,500Sale Price|50% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier secretaire made of walnut and cherry with fall front writing surface, nine interior drawers, mirrored cubby hole and three exterior drawers. Germany circa 1840.

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19th Century Antique Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode

$8,426Sale Price|39% Off

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode made of oak,walnut, fruitwood and maple. Fall front writing surface with interior drawers above three large drawers.

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19th Century Antique Secretaires

Mid-Century Modern Secretary, Memphis Style
Mid-Century Modern Secretary, Memphis Style

Mid-Century Modern Secretary, Memphis Style

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Secretary, Memphis Style

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer

Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer

Located in Berlin, DE

High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectur...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable solid oak with over sized brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather ...

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1880s English Campaign Antique Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Atomic Teak Bureau/Desk
Atomic Teak Bureau/Desk

Atomic Teak Bureau/Desk

Located in Puslinch, ON

Condition: Pre-Restored Dimensions: 37.5” L x 18.5” D x 53.75” H (29.5” Desk Height) Description: A vintage teak desk/bureau with drawers. Freshl...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Secretaires

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Teak

Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815

Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815

Located in Berlin, DE

Very well preserved conical secretary with stepped head Front with multiply mirrored pyramid mahogany entire surface with original shellac hand polish high-quality cabinet part with thread intarsia and leg buttons very elaborate workmanship and rare furniture...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Period Secretary At Doucine by Denis Louis Ancellet - 18th Century
Louis XV Period Secretary At Doucine by Denis Louis Ancellet - 18th Century

Louis XV Period Secretary At Doucine by Denis Louis Ancellet - 18th Century

By Denis-Louis Ancellet

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Oven secretary in walnut and other european woods, opening with two leaves a flap and a drawer. The decor is composed of three medallions containing inlaid floral arrangements. Open...

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1760s French Louis XV Antique Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region

Located in Belmont, MA

18th century baroque secretaire, Lake Constance region. Two-drawer body on curved square feet, foldable desk, inside six drawers, a wide shelf and a sec...

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1750s German Baroque Antique Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu by S Odegard
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu by S Odegard

Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu by S Odegard

“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...

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2010s Indian Other Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

Louise Semainier Secretaires in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is part of the Louise Collection designed by renowned designer Paul Mathieu. A remarkabl...

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2010s Indian Other Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

19th Century, Original Antique Biedermeier Secretaire in Mahogany  1845-1850
19th Century, Original Antique Biedermeier Secretaire in Mahogany  1845-1850

19th Century, Original Antique Biedermeier Secretaire in Mahogany 1845-1850

Located in Berlin, DE

Mahogany on solid pinewood. High-right body on block-feet. Straight writing plate with a medallion-shaped depression. Behind it, architecturally designed interior. Curved cornice, fl...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Secrétaire in Arbalette Shape
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Secrétaire in Arbalette Shape

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Secrétaire in Arbalette Shape

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood Secretaire. The secretaire has a fine quarter veneered tulipwood marquetry on the front and sides, ornamented with pierced ormolu mo...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$11,500Sale Price|60% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier secretaire made of walnut, root wood and ebony with a fall front writing surface, interior drawers and secret compartments.

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19th Century Antique Secretaires

Walnut Secretary in Louis XVI Style
Walnut Secretary in Louis XVI Style

Walnut Secretary in Louis XVI Style

$7,555Sale Price|20% Off

Walnut Secretary in Louis XVI Style

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

18th century secretary in Louis XVI style in walnut. It features three large drawers on the bottom and on the top the secretary opens to five s...

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18th Century Spanish Louis XVI Antique Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$7,500Sale Price|51% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier secretaire made of walnut, rootwood and ebonized wood. It has a fall front writing surface with interior drawers and a cubby hole. Lower section with exterior drawers.

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19th Century Antique Secretaires

Materials

Wood

English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase
English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase

English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

English Regency period mahogany and satinwood two-piece secretary cabinet. Pine secondary wood. Top section having a shaped cornice with an ebonized lion medallion flanked by sphinxe...

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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$11,500Sale Price|57% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Bureau Secretaire, Biedermeier. Walnut, birdseye, rootwood, intarsia, secret compartments.

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19th Century Antique Secretaires

French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire
French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire

French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine 19th century French transitional cabinet/ secretaire. The whole is raised on cabriole legs with ormolu sabots below two quarter veneered tu...

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19th Century French Antique Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 18th Century Style Secretary
Italian 18th Century Style Secretary

Italian 18th Century Style Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

Ebonized and burl walnut 18th century style secretary with panel doors that are mirrored inside and out so can display open or closed. The upper cabinet has been lined with fabric wh...

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1980s Italian Vintage Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner
Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner

Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

This fine Empire drop-front secretary (secrétaire a'abattant or secrétaire en armoire) with a writing and standing desk is signed M. Hirschgartner. Hans Martin Hirschgartner (1766-18...

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19th Century Swiss Empire Antique Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Portuguese Secretaire of the 19th Century
Portuguese Secretaire of the 19th Century

Portuguese Secretaire of the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Portuguese Secretaire of the 19th Century, in mahogany wood with inlays. Bottom with two drawers. Elevation with two shelves. Small defects Dim.: 105 x 89 x 56 cm. very good condition

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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$12,600Sale Price|47% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier Secretaire made of walnut, root wood and ebony with a fall front writing surface, inside drawers and mirrored cubby hole.

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19th Century Antique Secretaires

Materials

Ebony

Biedermeier Secretaire Napolean Style
Biedermeier Secretaire Napolean Style

Biedermeier Secretaire Napolean Style

$11,500Sale Price|64% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire Napolean Style

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier Secretaire Napolean Style with fall front writing surface, interior drawers and secret compartments.

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19th Century Antique Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique, New and Vintage Secretaires

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.