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Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
highly figured mahogany, an intricate secretary desk with hidden compartment, beautifully carved swans
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Mahogany

Antique Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

H 104 in W 84.5 in D 20.5 in
Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Rococo secretary with hidden compartment, circa 1760. This antique French
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood

Antique Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment
Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment

Elegant French Louis XV Period Secretary Writing Desk with Hidden Compartment

H 44.75 in W 35 in D 23.25 in
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Mahogany

Antique Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

H 37.01 in W 38.59 in D 23.23 in
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie

H 64.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany
Located in Lisboa, PT
, along with side drawers for additional organization. This design also include hidden compartments
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19th Century English Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany
19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany

19th Century Englisch Davenport Secretary in Mahogany

H 40.95 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Marble, Brass

Antique French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

H 51 in W 76 in D 30.5 in
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk This exquisite original secretary desk, crafted in fine
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Ash

Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk
Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk

Elegant Antique Ash Veneer Secretary Desk

H 72.45 in W 41.74 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
, the cut corners of the secretary desk are decorated with semi-plastic, turned elements. A storage
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary Desk
19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary Desk

19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary Desk

H 64.57 in W 42.92 in D 22.84 in
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with
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18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Bronze

Antique English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

H 89.88 in W 40.25 in D 20.5 in
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
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Kingwood, Rosewood

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

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th century

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 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
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Early 19th Century European Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass

Antique 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
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk South Germany, 1770-80 Discover a stunning Louis XVI secretary
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1770s German Louis XVI Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1770-80, walnut

H 46.46 in W 45.67 in D 24.81 in
Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Antique Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845 – From the Loire Valley This
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Walnut

Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845
Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845

Louis-Philippe Secretary Desk in Burl Walnut, Circa 1845

H 60.24 in W 72.83 in D 17.32 in
Antique Oak Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers – Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful large antique oak secretary desk / chest of drawers / bureau with burl
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Late 18th Century Classical Roman Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique Oak Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers – Late 18th Century
Antique Oak Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers – Late 18th Century

Antique Oak Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers – Late 18th Century

H 43.31 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
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
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass

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

H 87.5 in W 41 in D 23.75 in
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of
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Late 18th Century American Sheraton Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Mahogany

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

H 52 in W 21 in D 41 in
Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
a faux composition disguising the "butler's desk" hidden within. This withdraws and the drawer
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18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780

H 86.5 in W 49 in D 21 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
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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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
Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, Walnut, Austria circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Secretary with black ink painting Austria Walnut Biedermeier circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Walnut

Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, Walnut, Austria circa 1820
Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, Walnut, Austria circa 1820

Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, Walnut, Austria circa 1820

H 61.03 in W 33.47 in D 18.12 in
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA . An important and
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18th Century Dutch Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA

H 93 in W 51 in D 25 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 Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass

English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary

English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary

H 88.5 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
front desk opening to reveal hidden drawers and two storage compartments while the bottom part is made
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19th Century French Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Mirror, Wood

French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors
French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors

French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors

H 33 in W 20.75 in D 10.75 in
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

H 55.75 in W 40.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840 This exquisite antique roll-top secretary desk exudes
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1840s European Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Elm

Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840
Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840

Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840

H 46.66 in W 46.26 in D 22.64 in
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary
Located in IT
. Depth with the drop-down door open 90 cm. Writing desk height 75 cm. This elegant secretary desk was
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood, Boxwood, Rosewood

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Wood Secretary

H 56.3 in W 38.19 in D 15.75 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
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1810s Danish Empire Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Mahogany

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
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
, ensuring a luxurious finish that preserves its antique charm. This Biedermeier secretary desk is in
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Leather, Birch, Cherry

1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry
1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry

1820’s Biedermeier Fall Top Desk, Cherry

H 67.72 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

H 85 in W 39 in D 20.25 in
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Wall Bookcase with Pomodoro Artwork
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milano, IT
compartments: one opens to reveal a hidden bar area, perfect for entertaining, while another conceals a compact
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1760s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Bronze, Enamel

Osvaldo Borsani Rare Wall Bookcase with Pomodoro Artwork
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Wall Bookcase with Pomodoro Artwork

Osvaldo Borsani Rare Wall Bookcase with Pomodoro Artwork

H 124.81 in W 167.33 in D 19.69 in
French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Marble, Bronze

French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period
French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period

French Secretaire à Abattant, First Empire Period

H 57.75 in W 38.5 in D 19.25 in

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Figural Desk with an Extension, 18th / 19th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
antiquarian market, a real gen. The furniture has numerous hidden compartments. Measures: Height: 164 cm
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Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Nutwood

Antique Figural Desk with an Extension, 18th / 19th Century
Figural Desk with an Extension, 18th / 19th Century

Figural Desk with an Extension, 18th / 19th Century

H 64.57 in W 41.34 in D 20.48 in
Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Features the lockable drop-front desk top, an interior of six cubbies, two hidden compartments, a small
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 41 in W 37.25 in D 20.25 in
Biedermeier Secretary from Northern Germany, circa 1825
Located in Dallas, TX
open a hidden drawer on each side. Just how many compartments are incorporated in this handsome
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood, Birch, Walnut, Burl

Biedermeier Secretary from Northern Germany, circa 1825
Biedermeier Secretary from Northern Germany, circa 1825

Biedermeier Secretary from Northern Germany, circa 1825

H 82 in W 46.75 in D 24.25 in
Antique 19th Century Pine Secretary with Hidden Compartment, Denmark, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
drawers for organization, including a hidden compartment which was often a design element in secretaries
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood, Pine

Antique 19th Century Pine Secretary with Hidden Compartment, Denmark, circa 1840
Antique 19th Century Pine Secretary with Hidden Compartment, Denmark, circa 1840

Antique 19th Century Pine Secretary with Hidden Compartment, Denmark, circa 1840

H 81.5 in W 46.75 in D 21.75 in
Venetian Lacca Povera Desk Secretary circa 1730
Located in CA, CA
drawers as well as hidden compartments, a middle section with a sloping fall front and the lower section
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18th Century Italian Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood

Venetian Lacca Povera Desk Secretary circa 1730
Venetian Lacca Povera Desk Secretary circa 1730

Venetian Lacca Povera Desk Secretary circa 1730

H 92.52 in W 36.23 in D 25.6 in
Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique secretary or writing desk. Made from tiger maple featuring a flip top that opens to
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Maple

Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw
Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw

Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw

H 42 in W 19.5 in D 36 in
18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
handcrafted in France, this very special rolltop secretary bureau desk shows a fine cherrywood veneered
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Late 18th Century French Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass

18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780
18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780

18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780

H 47.83 in W 44.88 in D 24.02 in
English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular English mahogany two part secretary, its upper case with shaped cornice surmounting
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1750s English Queen Anne Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Brass

English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60
English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60

English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60

H 85 in W 45 in D 25.5 in
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
compartments. The lower portion of the secretary has two small top drawers and a large, bottom drawer. Each
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19th Century French Other Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Walnut

French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk

French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk

H 35.25 in W 44.38 in D 22.5 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Hidden Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier secretary in cherry wood Mainz Cherry tree Biedermeier around 1815 Dimensions: H x W
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Hidden Mechanism, circa 1815
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Hidden Mechanism, circa 1815

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Hidden Mechanism, circa 1815

H 49.22 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
compartments. The outer pigeon-hole valances are actually hidden drawers, each crafted with uncompromising
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760
American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760

American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760

H 44 in W 45.5 in D 24.25 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
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Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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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
Swedish paint decorated secretary / desk.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bonnet top secretary desk with two doors over a four drawer base. Both top and bottom having hidden
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Brass

Swedish paint decorated secretary / desk.
Swedish paint decorated secretary / desk.

Swedish paint decorated secretary / desk.

H 92 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a subtle 19th century secretary desk with four drawers at the bottom, two smaller
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Late 19th Century European Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Secretary Desk
Late 19th Century Secretary Desk

Late 19th Century Secretary Desk

H 53.55 in W 25.6 in L 53.55 in
Antique Swedish Secretary Desk Sideboard, Genuine Pine Light Paint with Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Sideboard with a secretary desk made during the early 1800s, 1820 to 1830, in northern Sweden from
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Pine

Antique Swedish Secretary Desk Sideboard, Genuine Pine Light Paint with Patina
Antique Swedish Secretary Desk Sideboard, Genuine Pine Light Paint with Patina

Antique Swedish Secretary Desk Sideboard, Genuine Pine Light Paint with Patina

H 54.93 in W 59.45 in D 24.02 in
Scandinavian Two-Part Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
hidden drawers offering great storage opportunities. The lower section is made of a slant-front desk with
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18th Century Scandinavian Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood

Scandinavian Two-Part Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers
Scandinavian Two-Part Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers

Scandinavian Two-Part Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers

H 84.25 in W 46.75 in D 20.25 in
Swedish Rococo 18th Century Tall Secretary with Bonnet Top and Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
secretary features a bonnet top, sitting above two doors that open to reveal inner shelves and hidden
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood

Swedish Rococo 18th Century Tall Secretary with Bonnet Top and Slant-Front Desk
Swedish Rococo 18th Century Tall Secretary with Bonnet Top and Slant-Front Desk

Swedish Rococo 18th Century Tall Secretary with Bonnet Top and Slant-Front Desk

H 86.25 in W 50 in D 23 in
A Fine Painted Venetian Secretary with Bronze Mounts
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Painted Venetian Secretary With Bronze Mounts 18th Century The piece is decorated
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

A Fine Painted Venetian Secretary with Bronze Mounts
A Fine Painted Venetian Secretary with Bronze Mounts

A Fine Painted Venetian Secretary with Bronze Mounts

H 92 in W 45 in D 23 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
front desk, offering multiple storage compartments: one large niche and center and two small slots
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19th Century English Regency Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Glass, Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary

English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary

H 78.88 in W 43.75 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Mid 19th Century Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Broken Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet above a drop-front desk and three lower drawers. This Swedish tall secretary features an exquisite
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood

Swedish Mid 19th Century Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Broken Pediment
Swedish Mid 19th Century Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Broken Pediment

Swedish Mid 19th Century Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Broken Pediment

H 95 in W 49.5 in D 23.75 in
Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
carved panel. 4 large drawers are below the secretary desk top, complete with original hardware and large
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18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Oak, Paint

Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Secretary
Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Secretary

Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Secretary

H 50.25 in W 46 in D 25.5 in
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary, C.1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Louis Philippe ‘secretaire a abattant’ or fall-front desk, the simple geometric form in
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1840s French Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Marble

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary, C.1840
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary, C.1840

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Secretary, C.1840

H 57 in W 38 in D 17 in
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
"hidden" compartments behind what looks like small arched detail above the 4 open "cubby" spaces. It has
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

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Wood

Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden

Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden

H 44.25 in W 42 in D 21 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry, circa 1820-1830
Located in Greven, DE
arches. The open compartments are removable and reveal two drawers hidden behind them. At the very bottom
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry, circa 1820-1830
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry, circa 1820-1830

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry, circa 1820-1830

H 60.24 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
compartments for storage and organization. Below the desk are three large locking drawers with a fourth hidden
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest, Secretary, circa 1880s

H 38.5 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
Very Fine George 11 Style 19th C Grand Tortoise and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
with several small drawers and hidden compartments. The top structure is also a scarlet red with
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Mid-19th Century English George II Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Wood

Very Fine George 11 Style 19th C Grand Tortoise and Chinoiserie Secretary
Very Fine George 11 Style 19th C Grand Tortoise and Chinoiserie Secretary

Very Fine George 11 Style 19th C Grand Tortoise and Chinoiserie Secretary

H 91 in W 49 in D 22 in
Biedermeier Secretaire, Mahogany with Marquetry, Flensburg/Germany, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
high desk. The three-door attachment conceals further drawers and secret compartments on the inside
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Biedermeier Secretaire, Mahogany with Marquetry, Flensburg/Germany, circa 1815
Biedermeier Secretaire, Mahogany with Marquetry, Flensburg/Germany, circa 1815

Biedermeier Secretaire, Mahogany with Marquetry, Flensburg/Germany, circa 1815

H 82.68 in W 35.83 in D 19.3 in
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
and one locking, doored compartment, and a drop-face writing surface complete the desk. A drawer
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19th Century Swedish Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Fir

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

H 53 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
Art Deco Lady Desk with Hidden Roll, Low Compartment and Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
for the height of equipment or a printer. Unlike most secretaries which need to remain open to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Lady Desk with Hidden Roll, Low Compartment and Two Drawers
Art Deco Lady Desk with Hidden Roll, Low Compartment and Two Drawers

Art Deco Lady Desk with Hidden Roll, Low Compartment and Two Drawers

H 32 in W 35.43 in D 20 in
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive Georgian Mahogany Secretary Desk with reeded quarter columns sitting on splayed
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Mid-19th Century George IV Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

H 44 in W 45 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Lady's Desk with Inlay and Bronze Ormolu
Located in Fayetteville, AR
above. A hidden compartment is uncovered by sliding the interior desktop back by means of a bronze tab
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

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19th Century French Napoleon III Period Lady's Desk with Inlay and Bronze Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Lady's Desk with Inlay and Bronze Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Lady's Desk with Inlay and Bronze Ormolu

H 36 in W 28 in D 18 in
Swedish Gustavian Late 18th Century Tall Painted Secretary with Slanted Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
hidden drawers. The central section showcases a slant-front desk with multiple painted compartments ideal
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Late 18th Century Tall Painted Secretary with Slanted Desk
Swedish Gustavian Late 18th Century Tall Painted Secretary with Slanted Desk

Swedish Gustavian Late 18th Century Tall Painted Secretary with Slanted Desk

H 81.75 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk We present you this piece of furniture
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Oak

Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk

Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk

H 38.19 in W 35.04 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Swedish Secretary with Painted Finish
Located in Houston, TX
obvious and some concealed. See video and photos for all the hidden compartments within the piece.
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Secretary with Painted Finish
18th Century Swedish Secretary with Painted Finish

18th Century Swedish Secretary with Painted Finish

H 93 in W 45.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
centered upon a lockable door with a hidden drawer behind it. It is flanked by four letter compartments
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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire

H 42.13 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
Swedish 18th Century Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 18th century two part secretary with an upper cabinet over a drop front desk with a
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18th Century Swedish Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Swedish 18th Century Secretary
Swedish 18th Century Secretary

Swedish 18th Century Secretary

H 85.5 in W 48.25 in D 22.5 in
1790s Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Lower Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood drop-front secretary with original hardware from the late
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Wood

1790s Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Lower Drawers
1790s Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Lower Drawers

1790s Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Lower Drawers

H 48.75 in W 42.75 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
with a locked upper panel, fitted with a folding writing desk, and plenty of hidden storage
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet
Late 19th Century Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet

Late 19th Century Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet

H 38.5 in W 47.75 in D 19.5 in
Very Fine Neoclassical Empire Swedish Secretary by Johan Högman, circa 1814
By Johan Högman
Located in Miami, FL
marble columns capped with ormolu and letter compartments that pull-out offering hidden storage. Marble
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19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Very Fine Neoclassical Empire Swedish Secretary by Johan Högman, circa 1814
Very Fine Neoclassical Empire Swedish Secretary by Johan Högman, circa 1814

Very Fine Neoclassical Empire Swedish Secretary by Johan Högman, circa 1814

H 65 in W 50.5 in D 21 in
19th Century Louis Philippe French Secretaire à Abattant
Located in Winter Park, FL
door cabinet beneath the desk opens to three shallow pull-out trays, or drawers, and has a hidden safe
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe French Secretaire à Abattant
19th Century Louis Philippe French Secretaire à Abattant

19th Century Louis Philippe French Secretaire à Abattant

H 59 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Early 1900s Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Summerland, CA
Highly decorative early 1900's Chinoiserie desk. Hand painted with exquisite fine details. Hidden
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Early 20th Century English Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Wood

Early 1900s Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Early 1900s Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Early 1900s Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

H 39 in W 38 in D 19 in
Swedish Secretary with Clock
Located in Sheffield, MA
of drawers and a central panel with lattice-like carving which conceals a hidden compartment. Below
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19th Century Swedish Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Brass

Swedish Secretary with Clock
Swedish Secretary with Clock

Swedish Secretary with Clock

H 90 in W 50 in D 23 in
Federal Secretary/Bookcase
Located in Alexandria, VA
desk fittings we have ever had) including a tambour door section and hidden compartments with exquisite
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19th Century Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Poplar

Federal Secretary/Bookcase
Federal Secretary/Bookcase

Federal Secretary/Bookcase

H 90.5 in W 43.5 in D 24 in
George I Padouk & Walnut Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Wood

George I Padouk & Walnut Secretary
George I Padouk & Walnut Secretary

George I Padouk & Walnut Secretary

H 90.5 in W 39 in D 24 in
English George III mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

English George III mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1790
English George III mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1790

English George III mahogany Secretary Bookcase, circa 1790

H 88 in W 49 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Dutch Master Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass door at top. Desk opens to reveal compartment with three small graduated stacked drawers on either
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19th Century Dutch Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Master Secretaire
19th Century Dutch Master Secretaire

19th Century Dutch Master Secretaire

H 94 in W 52 in D 27 in

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Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique secretary desk with hidden compartments available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique secretary desk with hidden compartments — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Antique secretary desk with hidden compartments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Empire, Louis XVI and Baroque antique secretary desk with hidden compartments are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique Secretary Desk With Hidden Compartments?

Prices for antique secretary desk with hidden compartments start at $2,408 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $6,750.

Finding the Right Secretaires for You

Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.

Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.

Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.

While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.

At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.

When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.

“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”

No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.

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