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ANTIQUE nice STICKLEY BROS Drop Front Desk - W7568
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nice Antique Stickley Brothers Drop Front Desk in good condition. The desk has it's
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique nice STICKLEY BROS Drop Front Desk - W7568
ANTIQUE nice STICKLEY BROS Drop Front Desk - W7568

ANTIQUE nice STICKLEY BROS Drop Front Desk - W7568

H 45 in W 37.5 in D 20 in
Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
This early 19th century Georgian drop-front desk is reflective of an era when form and function
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk
Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

H 40.75 in W 36.25 in D 21.25 in
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser

H 46 in W 39 in D 22 in
19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A cherrywood drop front desk with four small drawers fitted in the upper interior and three drawers
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Cherry

Antique 19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay
19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay

19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay

H 39 in W 50 in D 23 in
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary

H 41 in W 44 in D 23 in
Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers, Shaped Skirt, Tapered Legs & Opalescent Glass
Category

Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Opaline Glass, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers
Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers

Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers

H 44 in W 43.75 in D 22 in
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Empire drop front desk, Copenhagen 1810-20. This unique Danish secretary desk is embellished with
Category

1810s Danish Empire Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

H 68.9 in W 45.28 in D 23.82 in
Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk PERIOD DESK - W5844
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley drop front desk from the early 1900s in good condition with a
Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk PERIOD DESK - W5844
Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk PERIOD DESK - W5844

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk PERIOD DESK - W5844

H 46 in W 36 in D 12 in
Antique Gustav Stickley Drop Front Desk - w5757 /ON SALE
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Gustav Stickley Drop Front Desk - w5757 Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk from the
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gustav Stickley Drop Front Desk - w5757 /ON SALE
Antique Gustav Stickley Drop Front Desk - w5757 /ON SALE

Antique Gustav Stickley Drop Front Desk - w5757 /ON SALE

H 37.75 in W 29 in D 13.5 in
Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820 Measures - 50 5/8" x 41 1/4" x 19 1
Category

Early 19th Century Sheraton Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820
Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820

Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820

H 50.75 in W 41.25 in D 19.25 in
Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870 Measures - 48"h x 24"w x 15"d
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870
Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870

Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870

H 48 in W 24 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
This late 19th, early 20th Century Edwardian Style, Crotch Mahogany woman's drop front desk is so
Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk
Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk

Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk

H 49.5 in W 24.5 in D 13 in
18thC Italian Florence Olive Wood, Rosewood & Burl Swell & Drop Front Desk c1770
Located in Big Flats, NY
Italian Florence Olive Wood, Rosewood & Burl Swell & Drop Front Desk Raised on Cabriole Legs Terminating
Category

18th Century Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Olive, Rosewood, Burl

18thC Italian Florence Olive Wood, Rosewood & Burl Swell & Drop Front Desk c1770
18thC Italian Florence Olive Wood, Rosewood & Burl Swell & Drop Front Desk c1770

18thC Italian Florence Olive Wood, Rosewood & Burl Swell & Drop Front Desk c1770

H 41 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drop front desk. The desk is raised by four square columns joined by a bottom tier and decorated with a
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk

H 48.75 in W 23.75 in D 16.25 in
PRISTINE Antique Charles LIMBERT Oak Drop Front Desk - Stickley Era
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a PRISTINE Antique Charles Limbert Oak Drop Front Desk from the early 1900s. The desk is
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

PRISTINE Antique Charles LIMBERT Oak Drop Front Desk - Stickley Era
PRISTINE Antique Charles LIMBERT Oak Drop Front Desk - Stickley Era

PRISTINE Antique Charles LIMBERT Oak Drop Front Desk - Stickley Era

H 42.5 in W 26 in D 12 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Swedish Gustavian hand painted drop top desk. Writing top H 31”
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk

H 52.25 in W 51 in D 17 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Maple, Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.

H 38 in W 56 in D 30 in
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers

H 43 in W 36.25 in D 17.5 in
Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI drop front desk, France 1780, walnut root veneer with details in cherry, plum
Category

1780s French Louis XVI Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Boxwood, Cherry, Walnut

Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer
Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer

Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer

H 56.7 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized
Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk

H 36 in W 46 in D 25 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century with drop front desk and two additional
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers

French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers

H 37 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk

H 38.75 in W 36 in D 18 in
19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
This handsome Carlos IV style "secretaire-abattant" or drop front desk combines functionality with
Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Louis XVI Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay
19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay

19th C. Drop Front Desk, Secretary Abattant, with Multiple Wood Marquetry Inlay

H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite early 1800s bench-made desk, a true gem
Category

Early 19th Century North American Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass
Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass

Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass

H 72 in W 40 in D 30 in
19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
A striking 19th century "Secretaire Abattant" style standing desk with a drop front writing surface
Category

19th Century British Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk
19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk

19th Century "Secretaire Abattant" Style Standing Drop Front Desk

H 55.91 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk

H 63.75 in W 34 in D 11.38 in
18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk
Located in Milano, MI
An exceptional Italian Genoese walnut veneered and inlaid fall front bureau secretaire desk, dating
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk
18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk

18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk

H 44.1 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Drop Leaf Desk by "Lifetime" - Stickley era W7422 20% OFF
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SALE This is an antique small "Lifetime" Drop Front Desk from the early 1900s in good condition. It
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Drop Leaf Desk by "Lifetime" - Stickley era W7422 20% OFF
Antique Arts & Crafts Drop Leaf Desk by "Lifetime" - Stickley era W7422 20% OFF

Antique Arts & Crafts Drop Leaf Desk by "Lifetime" - Stickley era W7422 20% OFF

H 38.75 in W 30.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique Chippendale Style Drop Front Mahogany Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and very decorative Drop Front Desk with boldly carved Scallop Shells, intricate brass
Category

19th Century Chippendale Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Style Drop Front Mahogany Desk for Restoration
Antique Chippendale Style Drop Front Mahogany Desk for Restoration

Antique Chippendale Style Drop Front Mahogany Desk for Restoration

H 41 in W 27 in D 18 in
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with
Category

Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary

H 59 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents
By Murray-Kay Limited
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautiful drop front desk in walnut with interesting fitted interior. Great Art Nouveau brass
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents
Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents

Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents

H 46 in W 48 in D 18 in
18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child's Size drop front desk from Alsace. Made of solid oak with
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk
18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk

18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk

H 20 in W 26 in D 24 in
18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An 18th century Dutch satinwood abbatant or drop front desk, with gilded beading and inlaid brass
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

H 60 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood Fall Front Vanity. Bearing a mirror, atop two drawers. With a drop front
Category

19th Century English Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity
Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity

Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity

H 40 in W 24.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
over drop front desk opening to interior with pigeon holes and drawers, surmounting lower double blind
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC

H 56 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
light blue painted wooden frame. The piece features a drop-front desk surface, which opens to reveal a
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century

Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century

H 37 in W 43 in D 17.75 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Classic antique Early 19th Century French Empire drop front secretary desk made with magnificent
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 56.25 in W 38 in D 16 in
Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Located in Louisville, KY
practical drop-front desk. This design was often found in businesses and post offices. Shakers also
Category

Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc

Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc

H 50.75 in W 34.75 in D 21.75 in
Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique schoolmasters desk features hardwood construction, newer red painted finish, drop
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer
Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer

Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer

H 54.5 in W 36.5 in D 24 in
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer with French pulls. Opens
Category

Early 20th Century European Chippendale Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

H 36.23 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer with French pulls. Opens
Category

Early 20th Century European Chippendale Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

H 36.23 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compartments. Bottom of
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

H 42 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 43.5 in W 30.25 in D 13.5 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 43.5 in W 30.25 in D 13.63 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 45 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye
Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

H 94.5 in W 40 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a
Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

H 38 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style. Direct from France, a
Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

H 43.5 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful
Category

Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 39 in W 42 in D 20 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak slant front writing desk or secretary
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 45 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece captures the essence of Scandinavian refinement. The drop-front desk opens to reveal a perfectly
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood

1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers
1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers

1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers

H 50.5 in W 43 in D 21.7 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cie. The drop front desk is raised by most elegant square tapered legs with striking foliate topie
Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie

H 50.75 in W 43.25 in D 14.25 in
Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
contrasting woods, which enhance the refined aesthetic of the piece. The drop-front desk opens to reveal a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Drop Front Desk

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Brass

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.

H 65 in W 39 in D 20 in
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
. This lovely drop-front desk reveals four small drawers and cubby holes in the era's style. True to its
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Drop Front Desk

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Wood, Paint

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk

H 87 in W 34 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
-front desk surface. When open, the interior reveals three cubby holes, 12 larger drawers and six smaller
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Steel

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk

H 43 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Josephinian Austrian Inlaid Walnut Two Piece 1750s Era Rental Cabinet Secretary
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
dovetailed drawers. Bottom has drop front desk containing 4 dovetailed drawers. 70 7/8" h x 59 5/8" w x 24 5
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1750s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Drop Front Desk

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Walnut

Josephinian Austrian Inlaid Walnut Two Piece 1750s Era Rental Cabinet Secretary
Josephinian Austrian Inlaid Walnut Two Piece 1750s Era Rental Cabinet Secretary

Josephinian Austrian Inlaid Walnut Two Piece 1750s Era Rental Cabinet Secretary

H 71 in W 59.75 in D 26 in
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
section, larger in depth, is made of a drop-front desk at the top opening to open compartments with
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Drop Front Desk

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Glass, Wood

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor

H 86.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
compartment or shelf, the additional work space provided by the drop-front desk supported by a pair of
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

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Brass

Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau

Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau

H 12.5 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary/writing desk! With its outstanding
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1890s French Louis XIII Antique Drop Front Desk

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Walnut

Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase

Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase

H 49 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Drop Front Desk

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Brass

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk

H 46 in W 45 in D 25 in
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Antique Drop Front Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique drop front desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique drop front desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique drop front desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique drop front desk made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique drop front desk over the years, but those crafted by Biedermeier, Grand Rapids Furniture Co. and Gustav Stickley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Drop Front Desk?

An antique drop front desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
Questions About Antique Drop Front Desk
  • What is a drop front desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. 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, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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