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19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment

H 47 in W 22.5 in D 4.2 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
Study Table, Midcentury Wooden Office Desk, Writing Desk
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
The minimalistic approach for the office desk. With 3 secret compartments, working is now neat. The
Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Study Table, Midcentury Wooden Office Desk, Writing Desk
Study Table, Midcentury Wooden Office Desk, Writing Desk

Study Table, Midcentury Wooden Office Desk, Writing Desk

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
section showcases a slanted front desk with scalloped compartments, secret ones and multiple drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Brass

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk

H 87.5 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
18th C Bureau Dos D'ane
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming 18th C drop front desk with secret compartment and fitted interior.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane
18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

18th C Bureau Dos D'ane

H 35 in W 28 in D 18 in
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
be lifted to reveal more storage space, and a secret compartment. Removing the right hand inkwell and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

H 6 in W 14 in D 6 in
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
removing the small compartment lid next to the right hand inkwell and pressing on the right and edge of the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments
Located in Senden, NRW
moving the upper gallery plate sideways you can find a secret compartment with several small shelves
Category

20th Century German Empire Desks

Materials

Walnut

English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments
English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments

English Style Secretary Made of Walnut and with Secret Compartments

H 60.63 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 in
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers. Retro-fited with Brass English
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

H 11 in W 19 in D 17 in
18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Milford, NH
An 18th century Chippendale slant front desk with a unique fan carved compartmentalized interior
Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments
18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments

18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments

H 41.38 in W 38.5 in D 20.38 in
Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'
Located in Atlanta, GA
better? How about the central cubby inside the secretary having not one, but two secret compartments
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'
Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'

H 79.5 in W 42.75 in D 19 in
Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
By Dux of Sweden, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Slick profile Danish Mid-Century Modern teak desk with secret compartment.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk

H 29 in W 42 in L 29 in
Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
one of an edition of three. The drawers have tradition runners and a secret compartment! The underside
Category

2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field
Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field

Contemporary desk, steam bent ash with secret compartment by Jonathan Field

H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 22.64 in
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
. The Writing Box features a secret compartment with hidden push button access (see photos). The secret
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.3 in W 14.96 in D 10.04 in
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
spring loaded compartment inside -see last two images. The secret compartment has two drawers. Side
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.25 in W 20.75 in D 10.5 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
secret compartment inside hiding two small drawers*see last image. Initials on brass plaque on lid LPB.
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
small drawers inside and two secret compartments on the sides. Truly elegant and important for any room
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments
19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments

19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments

H 90.56 in W 55.12 in D 22.45 in
Italian 60's Saporiti Writing Desk w/ Matching Chair
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
several secret compartments for your papers, letters, voting ballot!!! Matching desk chair included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Italian 60's Saporiti Writing Desk w/ Matching Chair
Italian 60's Saporiti Writing Desk w/ Matching Chair

Italian 60's Saporiti Writing Desk w/ Matching Chair

H 29.5 in W 53 in D 31 in
Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI period drop front desk of solid cherrywood. With a secret compartment
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk
Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Period Danish Chest/Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three draws under a drop front retractable desk with draws, cabinets and secret compartments.
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Period Danish Chest/Desk
Period Danish Chest/Desk

Period Danish Chest/Desk

H 40.75 in W 38 in D 18.25 in
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
construction. Pull-out desk top with small secret compartment. Dark chocolate near ebonized finish. Standing on
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console

Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console

H 29 in W 50.5 in D 20 in
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
also a small secret compartment that is revealed when you remove one of the drawers, perfect for rings
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Shell Desk with Secret Compartment

H 29.5 in W 64 in D 31 in
Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
one of an edition of three. The drawers have tradition runners and a secret compartment! The underside
Category

2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.
Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.

Steam Bent Ash desk with Secret Compartment by Jonathan Field. Unique.

H 29.93 in W 63.78 in D 22.64 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

H 25.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 6 in W 13.75 in D 9.25 in
Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
, this unique objet d'art is actually a very functional item - a desk paperweight with a secret
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s
Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

H 2.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would
Category

Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Sliding Writing Surface, Secret Compartments, & a Letter Slot
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Carlton House Style Desk with Secret Compartments

H 42 in W 46 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
Located in Matosinhos, PT
19th century French Louis XV style marquetry bureau desk with secret compartment, circa 1870. It
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
Located in Matosinhos, PT
19th century rosewood French Louis XV style marquetry bureau desk with secret compartment, circa
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret
19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Desk with Secret

H 40.94 in W 28.74 in D 18.5 in
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
complex mechanisms for secret compartments. He was bought out by Asprey in 1859 and had two royal warrants
Category

Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.25 in W 16 in D 10 in
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. The top half of the writing slope also has a large storage space and houses secret drawers! The back
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

H 8 in W 20 in D 11 in
Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany
Located in Santander, ES
further interior secret spaces and more hidden drawers. Below the desk area there are five drawers, two
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany
Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany

Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany

H 43.71 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
19th c. Carlton House Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique Carlton House Style Desk with sliding writing surface, secret compartments, and a letter
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th c. Carlton House Style Desk
19th c. Carlton House Style Desk

19th c. Carlton House Style Desk

H 42 in W 46 in D 24.25 in
Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A fine quality mid-18th century mahogany kneehole desk with a secret compartment. Dimensions
Category

Antique 1750s English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Fine Quality Mid-18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

H 31.5 in W 33 in D 22 in
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790, with secret document compartment; Work
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Cherry, Oak

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790

H 38.25 in W 49.25 in D 19.5 in
Maison Jansen Secretaire/Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
tapering legs, fold down desk with walnut interior, secret compartment and small drawers; Mirror interior
Category

Vintage 1940s Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Secretaire/Bar Cabinet
Maison Jansen Secretaire/Bar Cabinet

Maison Jansen Secretaire/Bar Cabinet

H 47.5 in W 59 in D 14.5 in
Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
felt lined writing desk comes with secret compartments for storage. The bookcase also features display
Category

Vintage 1930s Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Bookcase

H 77 in Dm 19 in
18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Charlevoix, MI
smaller drawers and a number of secret compartments.
Category

Antique 18th Century European Desks

Materials

Burl, Oak

18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments
18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments

18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments

H 4.75 in W 50.25 in D 25.25 in
Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secret compartments one
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

H 9.5 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
initial plate. This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three small drawers and
Category

Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

H 9 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in
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Desks With Secret Compartments For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of desks with secret compartments available for sale. Each of these unique desks with secret compartments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and mahogany. Find 8 antique and vintage desks with secret compartments at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Desks with secret compartments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Desks with secret compartments made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Jonathan Field and Maitland Smith each produced beautiful desks with secret compartments that are worth considering.

How Much are Desks With Secret Compartments?

Prices for desks with secret compartments can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, desks with secret compartments begin at $950 and can go as high as $20,365, while the average can fetch as much as $3,925.