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Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

Early 1900's Antique Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored, Secretary / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Secretary, Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored Doors, Desk, early 1900s, 20th
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Walnut

Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

Antique Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
H 47.25 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Mahogany

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Walnut

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late VictoruiaTiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings and cut bamboo floral
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Early 1900s Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn-of-the-century Tiger Bamboo Secretary desk with handwoven rice mat top, center drawer, Bottom
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Early 1900s American Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Bamboo

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
early 1900's, it has been professionally restored.
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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Rosewood

Antique Country French Secretary ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Secretary ~ Desk is a wonderful example of the combination of fine
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
chest of drawers featuring five drawers arranged in four rows. Above it, there's a slanted writing desk
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Wood, Paint

Antique Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
H 89.77 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk is ideal for the efficient yet
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an extraordinary secretary desk in the Venetian style. The interior is done in faux marble
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Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Walnut

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and unbelievably exuberantly carved solid oak secretary desk with frolicking
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

Genuine Antique Swedish Pine Clock Cabinet with a Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet with a secretary desk. The cabinet is made in two parts, with a lower
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Pine

Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Located in New York, NY
Colonial Revival 19th-century mahogany slant-front secretary desk/chest, rectangular with a slanted
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19th Century American Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Wood

Fine Carved Walnut French Louis XV Secretary Desk Abatant Basket of Flowers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved walnut secretary abatant that's perfect for narrow hallways or shallow
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Leather, Tulipwood, Walnut

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
Exceptional in every way! Imported from Belgium this French display cabinet with secretary desk is
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Glass, Walnut

Neoclassical Secessionist Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
Apeldoorn in the early 1900s. The lamp stood on a large desk in his office. The lamp was then gifted to the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

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Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers having foliate carved pulls and centra...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

18th Century Spanish Guard Room Dining Table w/ Trestle & Forged Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful 18th century Spanish baroque guard room /dining table in walnut with plank-top resting on carved H-form trestle legs and hand-forged iron stretchers forged in Toledo. Spa...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Walnut

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Textile

Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seat...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Metal

Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Cedar Coffer Chest Mexico 1750
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 18th century Spanish Colonial carved cedar coffer/chest, Mexico, circa 1750. The chest having a lift up lid with hand cut iron strap hinges, the chest is profusely chip-carve...
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Cedar

20th Century Catalan Spanish Antic Pine Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish antique pine (mobila) console sofa table with the three drawers and original iron hardware. You can use like a commode or chest of drawers This elegant antique...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Iron

Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushio...
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2010s North American Modern Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Hardwood

Suelo Modern Side Chair
Suelo Modern Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Antique Horner School Oak S-Roll Top Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Lower In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique desk in the manner of Horner offers paneled oak construction with s-roll top opening to in...
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Early 20th Century Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Secretary in Birch
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome birch Karl Johan Biedermeier chest of drawers with a drawer front fold down secretary. The drawer-front opens to an ample and beautiful ebonized and faux mahogany int...
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Birch

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 composed of a three-drawer dresser with a sliding desktop and an add-on unit with smal...
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair Item features cast iron hardware, adjustable height, very nice vintage item. Circa Early 20th century. Measurements: ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby storage to side, iron frame, pivoting backrest, very nice antique item, quality Ame...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Iron

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's. Modernist compact writing desk, perfectly sized and in good vintage condition. It shows a unique mechanism that ope...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Teak, Hardwood

Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley (signed the paper label and red joiner's compass) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sa...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Copper

Vintage Danish rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm, Denmark Very versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as a high s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Rosewood

Spanish Vintage Bar Cocktail Cabinet Pine Tree and Wrought Iron, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cocktail bar cabinet, French, mid-century Spanish, pine tree Good condition Shipping: P 37/L 71/H 86.5 cm 15.2 kg.     
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Wrought Iron

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Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28” Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Rosewood

British Colonial Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive secretary was once found in an colonial office in Rangoon, Burma. The large door
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Teak

Antique British Colonial Secretary Desk
British Colonial Secretary Desk
H 57.5 in W 45 in D 16 in
Asian Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Writing Desk Secretary
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual dark Chinese secretary desk, circa early 20th century, features intricately carved detail
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Hardwood, Paint

Swedish Style Painted Drop Leaf Secretary or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique painted, drop leaf petite secretary or desk with just the perfect patina. Cabriole legs
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Early 20th Century French Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

Rosewood English Secretary
Located in Phoenix, AZ
closed or as a secretary or desk when open.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Rosewood

Rosewood English Secretary
Rosewood English Secretary
H 32 in W 53.24 in D 22.75 in
Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique, stylish secretary was made of mahogany wood in the 1927. A neat piece of furniture
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1920s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Mahogany

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s
Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s
H 42.52 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique, stylish secretary was made of mahogany wood in the second half of the 19th century. A
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Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Mahogany

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s
Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s
H 40.16 in W 39.77 in D 22.84 in
Mahogany Secretary Desk from around 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from around 1900. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional
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Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Mahogany

Mahogany Secretary Desk from around 1900s
Mahogany Secretary Desk from around 1900s
H 40.16 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
British Campaign Teak Secretary Chest of Drawers and Desk, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
main large drawers and a variety of smaller drawers in the upper portion. Early 1900's, refinished.
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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

Italian Early 1900s Baroque Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
boasts its original painted finish! circa 1900-1910. Measures: 39 H x 36.5 W x 16 D; desk surface 31 H.
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Late Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase by Skandia Furniture Company
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

Antique Curly Tiger Maple Chippendale Highboy Fall Front Secretary Desk Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique curly tiger maple chippendale style highboy fall front secretary desk dresser. Item
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

National Furniture Antique Side by Side Secretary Desk and Curved Glass Bookcase
By National Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
side by side secretary desk and bookcase from National Furniture Company, circa 1900s. Made from
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

Apartment Size Petite Diminuitive Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and small apartment size 1900s era Edwardian secretary. The desk is extremely
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Mahogany

Rare English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood Secretary Desk circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb Adams style antique secretary desk with fantastic wood quality of the satinwood
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Leather, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Glass, Oak

Antique Country French Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Secretary, bookcase is the perfect all-in-one solution! Handcrafted from
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Early 20th Century French Régence Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

Vintage Country French Secretary/Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Superbly carved from solid French white oak, this elegant secretary/bookcase boasts a gracefully
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Early 20th Century French Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

Country French Oak Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Combining a drop-front desk with a book display, this charming country French secretary-bookcase is
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Early 1900s French Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

Antique Venetian Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian painted secretary bookcase showcases the flair for the dramatic that characterizes
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

Antique European Secretary Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1900s European pinewood hutch. Featuring beautiful antique hardware, glass cabinet doors
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Pine

Antique European Secretary Hutch
Antique European Secretary Hutch
H 83.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
secretary Boulle tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, early 20th century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in NICE, FR
Napoleon III secretary in Boulle tortoiseshell marquetry and brass, patterned with interlacing
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Brass

Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut & Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Lisse, NL
furniture designers and makers from England, the sheer presence of this unique desk will instantly change
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

Antique English Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique English Arts & Crafts desk Quarter sawn oak construction with Art Nouveau appliques
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Early 19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

Antique Larkin Golden Oak Eastlake Victorian Secretary Desk Cabinet with Labels
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Larkin golden oak eastlake Victorian secretary desk cabinet with labels. Item features
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Mirror, Oak

Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinoiserie secretary desk. Books and accessories not included. Measurements open: 84 inches H x
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Early 20th Century English Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Wood

Chinoiserie Secretary
Chinoiserie Secretary
H 84 in W 30 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of quartersawn
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Glass, Oak

Antique Rockford Union Victorian Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Rockford Union Furniture Company Late Victorian Secretary & Bookcase, circa 1900s. Made
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Glass, Maple

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming gustavian secretary desk from Northern Sweden. The writing bureau is pine with an interior
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Pine

Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French drop-font secretary is a marvel of stylish efficiency! Taking up no more
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary
Antique Country French Drop-Front Secretary
H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Regence style secretary is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! Sculpted from
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Early 20th Century French Régence Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Oak

Antique English Queen Anne Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect choice as a student desk or a place to keep recipes, and much, much more! Circa early 1900s
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Brass

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 1900S

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Wood

Important Renaissance Revival Walnut Desk by Valentino Besarel, 19th Century
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Redding, CA
Deal". The desk was purchased in Italy in the early 1900s Besarel was born in Zoldo Italy, the son
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

Good Mahogany Edwardian Period Roll Top Desk
Located in Darwen, GB
the top has got winged sides which open to allow a secretary/extra person to work at the desk. The
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

A Good & Rare Walnut Late Victorian Roll Top Desk By Shannon Ltd
Located in Darwen, GB
A Good & Rare Walnut & Burr Walnut Late Victorian Period roll top desk by Shannon Ltd. The upper
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19th Century American Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

Wicker and Rattan Secretary Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Located in Geneva, IL
Beautiful Victorian wicker desk with curved kidney shaped wooden top. The desk and chair have a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Secretary Desk 1900S

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Wood, Wicker

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Antique Secretary Desk 1900S For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique secretary desk 1900s available for sale. Each of these unique antique secretary desk 1900s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are all kinds of antique secretary desk 1900s available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique secretary desk 1900s made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Secretary Desk 1900S?

Prices for antique secretary desk 1900s start at $1,155 and top out at $26,900 with the average selling for $2,618.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Secretary Desk 1900S
  • 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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