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Technique: Veneer
19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer
19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer

19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer

Located in Münster, DE

Biedermeier standing secretary desk, walnut veneer, beautifully mirrored veneer, architectural interior with maple and burl maple veneer, mirrored compartment and secret compartment...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early English Georgian Walnut Bureau or Secretaires
Early English Georgian Walnut Bureau or Secretaires

Early English Georgian Walnut Bureau or Secretaires

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early Georgian Walnut Bureau. Excellent colour and patina. Crossbanded drawers and fall which opens to a remarkable, architectural interior, including column drawers and a gilt toole...

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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk, Veneered, Restored, Circa 1840

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier secretary desk veneered in walnut, featuring three lower drawers, a flat fall-front writing surface, and a top drawer. The pilasters are designed as columns with baluste...

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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

À battant” secretary desk Jean Nicolas Adriaansen Antwerp ca. 1825/30
À battant” secretary desk Jean Nicolas Adriaansen Antwerp ca. 1825/30

À battant” secretary desk Jean Nicolas Adriaansen Antwerp ca. 1825/30

Located in Münster, DE

“À battant” secretary desk, Jean Nicolas Adriaansen, Antwerp, ca. 1825/30 Mahogany, solid and veneered, symmetrically designed body with full columns and bronze capitals, top draw...

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1820s French Empire Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique German Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherrywood & Burlwood, 1820
Antique German Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherrywood & Burlwood, 1820

Antique German Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherrywood & Burlwood, 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The ...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

South German Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, circa 1825
South German Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, circa 1825

South German Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This South German Biedermeier secretary from around 1825 displays a particularly striking walnut veneer with strong, mirrored patterns across the entire front. The warm, expressive g...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan

19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan

By Karl Johan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany with a writing flap, designed by Karl-Johan in goo...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Biedermeier Roll-Top Secretary in Cherrywood, Saxony circa 1835
Biedermeier Roll-Top Secretary in Cherrywood, Saxony circa 1835

Biedermeier Roll-Top Secretary in Cherrywood, Saxony circa 1835

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier roll-top secretary raised on block-mounted square legs and fitted with three drawers in the lower section. Above is a pull-out writing surface concealed by a quarter-cyli...

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherrywood, Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherrywood, Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherrywood, Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier secretary desk raised on tapered square legs, featuring a three-drawer commode base and a flat fall-front writing surface. Above is a wide drawer revealing a black leathe...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830
Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830

Biedermeier Secretary in Walnut, Austria, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Exceptional Biedermeier secretary in walnut featuring a striking book-matched veneer pattern across the front. The fall-front writing surface displays a segment-shaped panel above a ...

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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century Continental Walnut Escritoire or Secretaire Abattant
Late 19th Century Continental Walnut Escritoire or Secretaire Abattant

Late 19th Century Continental Walnut Escritoire or Secretaire Abattant

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Continental walnut escritoire or secretaire abattant with upper hidden locking drawer surmounting a drop front writing surface with compartmentalized interior, in...

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Late 19th Century Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800
Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800

Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800

By Heinrich Daniel Gambs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Russian secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany, designed and produced by Heinrich G...

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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

Located in Norwood, NJ

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

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...

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Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, circa 1820
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, circa 1820

Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier secretary with three drawers, fall-front writing surface and top drawer with diamond panel and inlaid velarium motif. Veneered in mahogany with bronze mounts. Interior f...

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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Tiger Oak Side By Side Secretary Bookcase
Antique American Tiger Oak Side By Side Secretary Bookcase

Antique American Tiger Oak Side By Side Secretary Bookcase

Located in New Orleans, LA

This antique side-by-side secretary desk and curved glass bookcase is crafted from quartersawn "tiger" oak in the early 20th-century Victorian/Empire Revival style, famously produced...

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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass, Oak

Antique Italian Marquetry Bureau Desk, Inlaid Secretary Cabinet
Antique Italian Marquetry Bureau Desk, Inlaid Secretary Cabinet

Antique Italian Marquetry Bureau Desk, Inlaid Secretary Cabinet

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Antique Italian marquetry bureau desk, inlaid secretary cabinet, circa 1920, fall-front writing desk define this elegant and highly decorative piece. The exterior showcases finely ex...

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1920s Italian Louis XV Vintage Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk with Drawers  Gunnar Falsig by Falsig Mobler
Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk with Drawers  Gunnar Falsig by Falsig Mobler

Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk with Drawers Gunnar Falsig by Falsig Mobler

By Gunnar Falsig

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

This elegant vintage secretary desk is made of warm teak wood and features a timeless mid-century modern design. It offers a practical and stylish combination of storage and workspac...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

Italian Biedermeier Style Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet
Italian Biedermeier Style Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet

Italian Biedermeier Style Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Style Walnut Mixed Fruitwood Two-Part Secretary Bookcase Cabinet. Veyr light weight. Measures 24" in width, 17" in depth and stands 75" tall.

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Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood

Vintage Art Deco French Secretaire, Birchwood & Burlwood, 1920-1930
Vintage Art Deco French Secretaire, Birchwood & Burlwood, 1920-1930

Vintage Art Deco French Secretaire, Birchwood & Burlwood, 1920-1930

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A detailed, vintage Art Deco French secretaire made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood and Burlwood, in good condition. The medium sized cabinet...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique French Secretary
Antique French Secretary

Antique French Secretary

Located in Malibu, CA

This early 19th-century drop-leaf secretaire features the traditional Biedermeier ebony accents, columns, and matched woodgrain pattern. Unlike the h...

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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Other

Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents
Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents

Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents

Located in Dronten, NL

A masterclass in Amsterdam School craftsmanship. Impeccable proportion, rare figured veneer, and museum-quality presence. Step into the refined world of 1920s Dutch design, where ar...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Cut Glass, Ebony, Burl

Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930
Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930

Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930

By Axel Larsson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Swedish Art Deco secretary made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood, designed most likely by Axel Larsson in good condition. The Scandinavian cupboard, cabi...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine William And Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet On Chest
Fine William And Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet On Chest

Fine William And Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet On Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very fine quality late 17th century Oyster veneer cabinet on chest from the Queen Anne/William and Mary period with outstanding patina and nutty color, and of desirable proportions...

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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Olive

Baroque Secretary with Upper Cabinet in Walnut, 18th/19th Century
Baroque Secretary with Upper Cabinet in Walnut, 18th/19th Century

Baroque Secretary with Upper Cabinet in Walnut, 18th/19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque fall-front secretary veneered in walnut, featuring a commode base with three drawers and a slightly convex front. The upper cabinet has two doors and a shaped cornice, fitted...

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Cabinet, Circa 1830-1840
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Cabinet, Circa 1830-1840

Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Cabinet, Circa 1830-1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier two-part cabinet with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany, in good condition. The bottom part of the secretary is composed with two large drawers, standing on four wide wooden legs. The inside consists five drawers and two compartments, particularized by polished brass hardware, columns. The top part of the buffet is composed with one large drawer and two small drawers, the center is consisting a storage compartment with an arched...

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeie...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Walnut

French Transition Period secretary c. 1760 Jean-Francois Dubut
French Transition Period secretary c. 1760 Jean-Francois Dubut

French Transition Period secretary c. 1760 Jean-Francois Dubut

Located in Münster, DE

Secretary à battant - Jean-Francois Dubut Elaborately crafted bureau à battant, Paris circa 1760, Transition, Jean-Francois Dubut rosewood, amaranth, violet and ebony veneered on o...

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1760s French Empire Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s

By Dyrlund

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: 90 × 46 × 110 cm (35.4" × 18.1" × 43.3") Width × Depth × Height Elegant Danish secretary desk by Dyrlund, a refined example of Scandinavian mid-century craftsmanship com...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Teak

19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers
19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers

19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers circa 1860. Fine example of a Karl Johan period secretaire which was Sweden's take on the French empire and the German b...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Pine

Empire Secrétaire with Caryatids, Early 19th Century
Empire Secrétaire with Caryatids, Early 19th Century

Empire Secrétaire with Caryatids, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Empire secretary featuring four drawers and a flat fall-front writing surface. The piece stands on ebonized and gold-patinated paw feet and is flanked by pilasters carved with wooden...

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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century Mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. This elegant little desk is perfect for a small working space. The writing top fo...

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1860s French Directoire Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

1770s French Writing Desk - Secretaire á Cylindre - Oysterveneer, Louis XV - XVI
1770s French Writing Desk - Secretaire á Cylindre - Oysterveneer, Louis XV - XVI

1770s French Writing Desk - Secretaire á Cylindre - Oysterveneer, Louis XV - XVI

Located in Greven, DE

Very rare cylinder bureau with oyster veneer France Plum wood, buckthorn around 1770 Dimensions: H x W x D: 111 x 100 x 51 cm, writing height: 70 cm Description: Extremely interes...

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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant, Circa 1890-1900
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant, Circa 1890-1900

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant, Circa 1890-1900

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century French Louis XVI style secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, crafted with intricate inlaid veneers of mahogany and various exotic woods. Four dovet...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Secretaire attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Secretaire attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Secretaire attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This so amazing cabinet with Secretaire of the 1950s is attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. The external structure is refinished with glass dividers and parchment feet. Its ae...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Glass, Wood

18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770
18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770

18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Remarkable 18th Century baroque secrétaire/ bureau cabinet elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1770 in Austria. As former part of the inventory of an old Upperaustrian castl...

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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany
Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

Louis XVI Rolltop or cylinder desk, France, 1780. This original Louis XVI cylinder desk has an elegant mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. I...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet

Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet

By Biedermeier

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A shaped cabinet with a scrolled bonnet, a centre compartment with door opening to two shaped shelves, flanked by curved side compartments (one shelf inside at the left). Below is a ...

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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Burl

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk
Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

By Erling Torvits

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Danish Design Danish glossy veneer secretary attributed Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This secretary has a hinged leaf that drops down and becomes a sturdy desktop. Inside the...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three spacious drawers in the lower part. The writing flap ...

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1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Mahogany

18th Century Louis Seize Rosewood and Walnut Secretaire Secretary
18th Century Louis Seize Rosewood and Walnut Secretaire Secretary

18th Century Louis Seize Rosewood and Walnut Secretaire Secretary

Located in Münster, DE

Diagonal flap secretary Louis Seize, around 1780/90, rosewood, walnut and other precious woods veneered and marquetry, 1 spacious drawer, original fittings, wax polish Dimension...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Softwood

18th Century Three Part German Baroque Secretary Desk in Walnut & Fruitwood
18th Century Three Part German Baroque Secretary Desk in Walnut & Fruitwood

18th Century Three Part German Baroque Secretary Desk in Walnut & Fruitwood

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful form three part German Baroque secretary desk in walnut & fruitwood, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a case with a locking center door with pull out uppe...

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary Desk, Antique French Design, 1850
Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary Desk, Antique French Design, 1850

Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary Desk, Antique French Design, 1850

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a Louis Philippe secretaire from the mid-19th century. There are three bottom drawers, a removable board flush with the rest, and a narrow drawer with a concave-conve...

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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820

Located in Leimen, DE

Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820. This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellished with original lion head brass fittings a...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Walnut

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk – France, c. 1780-1800 This stunning Louis XVI secretary desk, crafted in France between 1780 and 1800, is a masterpiece of 18th-century craftsman...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Kingwood, Rosewood

Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century

Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

A representative Biedermeier secretary featuring full column supports with fire-gilt bases and capitals. The case is veneered in bookmatched mahogany and hand-polished. Resting on sq...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Marble in the antique Biedermeier Style
Rare Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Marble in the antique Biedermeier Style

Rare Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Marble in the antique Biedermeier Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Maple root on solid conifers. Single-door cabinet in cylindrical shape. Corpus on corresponding frame. Gering marble top surface with light-grey grain. Partially ebonised. Interior s...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Important Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Secretaire NIcolai Abildgaard
Important Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Secretaire NIcolai Abildgaard

Important Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Secretaire NIcolai Abildgaard

By Nicolai Abildgaard

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The slender secretaire on an unusual high stand with four curved legs dived into quarters, the frame with a central inlaid palmette motif. The fall down writing flap, enclosing a fitted interior with numerous drawers, above and below are two doors enclosing one shelf. The top of the secretaire in form of a classical triangular pediment, the center of which is decorated with an inlaid stylized anthemion. The entire front is very plain and geometrical, divided into six panels inlaid with rectangular fields in light wood. The design of this mahogany secretaire is based on classical Roman and Greek models, in this case the bookcases that were portrayed on frescoes, reliefs and Roman gold glass. As secretaires were not known in Antiquity, Abildgaard designed his secretaire as a cupboard though in such a way, that the two centre doors are actually a fall front writing top. The carved turned underframe is inspired by Etruscan footstools, which were known especially from reliefs and had been reproduced in contemporary prints. Abildgaard designed this piece of furniture far more in accordance with ancient tradition than did the other furniture designer of the day. The most important (and avantgarde) piece of the furniture Abildgaard designed in the first decade of the 19th century, is this secretaire, which marks a real renewal in relation to the secretaires that constituted the master's test for the members of the guild of cabinetmakers at this time. Compared with these, this secretaire is a very light piece of furniture that does not follow the contemporary fashion towards classical architectural decorations such as columns, pillars, architraves, etc. which often endow such pieces. Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard (11 September 1743 – 4 June 1809) was a leading Danish Neoclassical painter who also designed (mostly for his own use) elegant Grecian furniture...

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Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Bone, Maple

Exceptional Two Part George I English Secretary Desk in Walnut
Exceptional Two Part George I English Secretary Desk in Walnut

Exceptional Two Part George I English Secretary Desk in Walnut

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional example of a late George I English secretary desk in walnut, its upper case with a molded broken arch pediment with urn finials surmounting two arched paneled doors, o...

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Brass

Birch Biedermeier Secretaire
Birch Biedermeier Secretaire

Birch Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in New York, NY

Constructed of solid birch and fir and veneered with hand-cut Nordic birch veneers, the secretary features an upper locking drawer which rests upon a fitted desk area hiding behind a...

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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Birch, Fir

Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Teak Secretary Desk / Writing Cabinet by Dyrlund, 1960s

By Dyrlund

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: 90 x 50 / 34 x 107 cm (WxDxH) A beautifully crafted Danish mid-century secretary cabinet in teak, produced by Dyrlund in Denmark during the 1960s. This elegant and hig...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

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

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Veneer Secretaires

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Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut

Baroque Slant-Front Secretary in Walnut, Mid-18th Century
Baroque Slant-Front Secretary in Walnut, Mid-18th Century

Baroque Slant-Front Secretary in Walnut, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque secretary with three drawers and a serpentine front, featuring a fall-front writing surface and an upper tabernacle with a tall door and ten small drawers. The piece is crow...

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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite 18th-Century Louis XV Secretary Desk This stunning Louis XV Secretary Desk, dating back to 1770, showcases the elegance of 18th-century Fr...

Category

1760s French Louis XV Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80
Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80

Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80

Located in Belmont, MA

Antique French Secretary Desk from the Late 18th Century Explore this French 18th century secretary desk, crafted in France circa 1770-80...

Category

1770s French Louis XVI Antique Veneer Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood