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Biedermeier Secretary
Located in South Salem, NY
Stunning example of a Biedermeier secretary. There is some missing veneer on the front and both
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Secretary
Biedermeier Secretary
H 82 in W 48.5 in D 24 in
Chippendale Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
This English Chippendale secretary has a broken arch cornice with dentil molding and open fretwork
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1780s English Chippendale Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique Chippendale Secretary
Chippendale Secretary
H 89 in W 38.5 in D 21 in
Chippendale Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
The top interior of this English Chippendale secretary has three adjustable shelves and five
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique Chippendale Secretary
Chippendale Secretary
H 89 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Intarsia Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted, this piece has been obviously been designed and created with love. Elegant intarsia inlays adorn the outside of this case piece. Inside hides a whimsical array of storag...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Birch

Antique Intarsia Secretary
Intarsia Secretary
H 42 in W 45.5 in D 17 in
Secretary Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A secretary made during the baroque period 1650 - 1750 in Sweden. Made from oak. All original
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak

Antique Secretary Baroque Sweden
Secretary Baroque Sweden
H 40 in W 47 in D 33 in
Travel Secretary Rococo
Located in New York, NY
A travel secretary with position. Made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. Made from oak
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

Antique Travel Secretary Rococo
Travel Secretary Rococo
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Hand Painted Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted and silver gilt secretary with inset original glass mirrored doors and fitted interior.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Secretary

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Antique Hand Painted Secretary
Hand Painted Secretary
H 96.5 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Chest, Biedermeier walnut secretary with cabinet below. Desk has four
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19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Walnut Secretary
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary
H 37.5 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Swedish Secretary Bureau
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century Swedish secretary bureau with a drop front writing surface. Two over three
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Secretary Bureau
Swedish Secretary Bureau
H 43 in W 43 in D 21 in
Georgian Oak Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very handsome Georgian lowland oak secretary with walnut trim.
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Georgian Oak Secretary
Georgian Oak Secretary
H 41 in W 37 in D 21 in
British Colonial Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
A British Colonial secretary, probably Anglo-Indian, in Campaign form with burl wood and ebony and
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19th Century Antique Secretary

Materials

Bone, Ebony

British Colonial Secretary
British Colonial Secretary
H 69.25 in W 37 in D 21 in
Rene Prou Secretary
By René Prou
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
A Rene Prou palissander and sycamore secretary.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Secretary

Materials

Sycamore

Rene Prou Secretary
Rene Prou Secretary
H 56 in W 36 in D 17 in
English Walnut Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut secretary, the top with cove cornice above double ''tombstone''raised panel doors
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1760s English Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

English Walnut Secretary
English Walnut Secretary
H 83 in W 37.5 in D 23.5 in
English Mahogany Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this secretary has shaped raised panels. It has the original four lever lock and key
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1760s English Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Secretary
English Mahogany Secretary
H 88 in W 51.5 in D 25 in
Walnut Directory Secretary
Located in Madison, MS
This directory secretary was crafted in 1810, yet the condition of this desk seems practically new
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19th Century French Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Directory Secretary
Walnut Directory Secretary
H 40.5 in W 47 in D 21 in
Renaissance Revival Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Design details indicate that this secretary was made at the end of the Biedermeier period as
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1850s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Revival Secretary
Renaissance Revival Secretary
H 56 in W 43 in D 20 in
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 high gloss finish of many pieces f...
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass, Other

Antique French Secretary
Antique French Secretary
H 59 in W 35 in D 17 in
Irish Georgian Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and unusual 18th century Irish mahogany bureau bookcase, the pierced gallery top with Gothic details, the pilasters and door with rich and crisply carved shell and foliate desig...
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1750s Irish Georgian Antique Secretary

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mahogany

Irish Georgian Secretary
Irish Georgian Secretary
H 87 in W 43 in D 23 in
George III Mahogany Secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany secretary, late 18th century. Pediment with dental molding, two glass doors
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Secretary
George III Mahogany Secretary
H 88 in W 43.25 in D 22 in
18th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish secretary with a decorative carved pediment. Composed below doors opening to
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18th Century Swedish Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Secretary
18th Century Swedish Secretary
H 87.01 in W 55.52 in D 20.08 in
George III Mahogany Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
George III mahogany secretary with original glass. Outstanding patina with original brasses and
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Secretary
George III Mahogany Secretary
H 85.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 in
English Sheraton Mahogany Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
English Sheraton style (19th century) mahogany inlaid secretary with 2 lattice doors.
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Secretary

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Sheraton Mahogany Secretary
English Sheraton Mahogany Secretary
H 90 in W 43 in D 21.75 in
Early 19th Century Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Secretary, Germany, 1820 A magnificent Empire-style secretary crafted in walnut veneer over
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Secretary
Early 19th Century Secretary
H 70.48 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Dutch Table Top Secretary
Located in Tampa, FL
A miniature Dutch table top secretary, a salesman sample chest. It is very early 19th century could
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1890s Dutch Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

Dutch Table Top Secretary
Dutch Table Top Secretary
H 12 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Antique Secretary 19th century
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The secretary from 1840, made of veneered birch wood, is an exceptional piece that fuses
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19th Century Antique Secretary

Materials

Birch

Antique Secretary 19th century
Antique Secretary 19th century
H 56.3 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
18th Century English Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Queen Anne period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Secretary
18th Century English Secretary
H 79 in W 36.5 in D 24 in
Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary
Located in Brussels, BE
Louis XVI cylinder secretary.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary
Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary
H 66.54 in W 45.67 in D 27.17 in
French 19th Century Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
This secretary desk opens up and offers a beautiful writing space, along with areas to store your
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Secretary

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Secretary
French 19th Century Secretary
H 54 in W 33 in D 15.25 in
19thc French Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful 19thc Robin’s egg blue secretary/fall front desk.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

19thc French Painted Secretary
19thc French Painted Secretary
H 39.25 in W 45.25 in D 23 in
18th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
18th century mahogany secretary in beautiful original condition. Nice sleek interior, warm
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1770s Antique Secretary

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Secretary
18th Century Mahogany Secretary
H 42.52 in W 38.98 in D 36.23 in
English Sheraton Satinwood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
English Sheraton-style (19th Century) satinwood and inlaid small secretary with arched lattice
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Secretary

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

English Sheraton Satinwood Secretary
English Sheraton Satinwood Secretary
H 79 in W 27.75 in D 15.5 in
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1835) cherry veneer drop front secretary with 2 ebonized and gilt
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Birch, Cherry

English Georgian Mahogany Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian mahogany secretary cabinet with a bottom section with drawers and an upper section
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Secretary
English Georgian Mahogany Secretary
H 88 in W 43.5 in D 22.5 in
German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (circa 1820) mahogany secretary cabinet with Corinthian columns on top and
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Mahogany

German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
German Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
H 82 in W 48 in D 25.5 in
English George II Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
The top section of this secretary has three adjustable shelves and has two candlestick pullouts
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1720s English George II Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

English George II Secretary
English George II Secretary
H 81.5 in W 40.5 in D 24 in
Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (18th Century) mahogany secretary bookcase with brass gallery pediment and trim with 2
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Late 18th Century Russian Empire Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
H 97.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Russian Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (Possibly Baltic) (18/19th Century) mahogany & bronze trim secretary cabinet with a roll
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18th Century Unknown Baltic Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Russian Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
Russian Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
H 88 in W 44.25 in D 23.75 in
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
, creating a setback for the upper writing surface. Crafted of Nordic birch and fir, the secretary features
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Secretary

Materials

Birch

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
H 41.13 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian drop-front secretary cabinet, hand-crafted in the early 19th Century in Sweden
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
H 49 in W 47.75 in D 21 in
"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Grace was the inspiration for this lovely birch secretary which makes working from home a joy
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Secretary

Materials

Birch

"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
"Swedish Grace" Period Secretary
H 41 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over
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1790s Chinese Campaign Antique Secretary

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
H 50 in W 28 in D 13 in
Queen Anne bureau secretary
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality small late 19th century Queen Anne revival walnut bureau . The bureau is a fantastic colour with a good grain . It has a nice fitted interior with four small drawers and...
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Secretary

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Walnut

Queen Anne bureau secretary
Queen Anne bureau secretary
H 36.62 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece construction with brass hardware, featuring a unique pullout desk ambitiously crafted wit...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
H 40 in W 36 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 chinoiserie decorated lacquered panels and brass gallery
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Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Secretary

Materials

Brass

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
H 59 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
18th Century Swedish Chinoserie Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century Swedish Chinoserie secretary of elegant scale and proportions. With decorative
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18th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Chinoserie Secretary
18th Century Swedish Chinoserie Secretary
H 94.49 in W 42.13 in D 22.84 in
18th-Century English Georgian Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 18th-century English Georgian-style secretary or butler chest, never restored with original
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

18th-Century English Georgian Secretary
18th-Century English Georgian Secretary
H 47.25 in W 53 in D 24.5 in
English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A slender mahogany bureau bookcase with secretary desk, made in England, circa 1820. The
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Secretary

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Brass

English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
H 88.5 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Swedish secretary. Decorative carved pediment with two doors with reeded
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19th Century Swedish Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary
Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary
H 41.34 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in
Secretary In Walnut 18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine Secretary in walnut and burr walnut from the 18th century Very good quality and small
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

Secretary In Walnut 18 ° Century
Secretary In Walnut 18 ° Century
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
English Georgian Style Secretary Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th century) red lacquered Chinoiserie decorated slant front secretary
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890 Wood and bronze
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
H 50.4 in W 32.9 in D 21.5 in
Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This 19th-century Swedish secretary is a captivating example of timeless design. Its cream-painted
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Secretary

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Wood

Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
H 43 in W 40.75 in D 20 in
Diminutive Antique Directoire Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed bookcase secretary with a chest. The tall cabinet has a pierced brass 3/4
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19th Century Directoire Antique Secretary

Materials

Marble, Brass

Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Maple

Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
H 58.27 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
Located in CH
An early 18th century Italian Venetian walnut and burl walnut veneered secretary with serpentine
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
H 89 in W 32.25 in D 19.5 in
18th Century Walnut Scriban Secretary
Located in Marseille, FR
Secretary scriban walnut 18th century Provençal work in used condition.
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretary

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Scriban Secretary
18th Century Walnut Scriban Secretary
H 37.8 in W 40.95 in D 20.48 in
Classicist Vienna Secretary, circa 1790
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Richly inlaid classicist secretary circa 1790-1800 original from Vienna. Some repairs in the past
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18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Wood

Classicist Vienna Secretary, circa 1790
Classicist Vienna Secretary, circa 1790
H 45.67 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early XIX Century Mahogany Secretary Germany, 1800 Mahogany This classicist cylinder bureau made
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretary

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
H 47.25 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th-Century Biedermeier Secretary Date of Origin: 1825–1830, (Germany, Berlin) Material: Pyramid
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretary

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary
H 83.86 in W 46.46 in D 25.2 in
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Antique Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique secretary you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique secretary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by André-Charles Boulle, Wedgewood and George Hepplewhite are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Secretary?

An antique secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,462, while the lowest priced sells for $167 and the highest can go for as much as $437,700.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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