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Sublime Early 19th Century French Secrétaire
Sublime Early 19th Century French Secrétaire

Sublime Early 19th Century French Secrétaire

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Sublime early 19th century French secrétaire.

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making
Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making

Large and Important French Secretaire of Excellent Cabinet Making

Located in Cesena, FC

Large and important French Secretaire. Impressive piece of furniture of excellent cabinetry.

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1850s French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ash, Elm, Walnut

Antique French  secretaire Napoleon 3
Antique French  secretaire Napoleon 3

Antique French secretaire Napoleon 3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French napoleon 3 secretaire, it has a beautiful inlaid, made of rosewood, ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

Located in Leicester, GB

Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details.

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1890s French French Provincial Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand
19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand

19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand

By Gervais Durand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Superior craftsmanship and intricate marquetry characterize this rare secrétaire by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand, one of the most popular French ébénistes of the 19th century.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather
French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather

French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather

Located in Valladolid, ES

A sensational and unique French PP S XIX cartonnier, Transition style from Louis XV to Louis XVI, high quality, mahogany, mahogany palm and leather.

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Early 1800s French Regency Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Metal

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

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 or cantilevered desk.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Country French Secretaire ~ Drop Front Desk
18th Century Country French Secretaire ~ Drop Front Desk

18th Century Country French Secretaire ~ Drop Front Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming 18th century Country French secretary desk captures the quiet elegance and practical beauty that have made provincial furniture so enduring. Handcrafted with a warm, t...

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Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Steel

Vintage Art Deco French Secretaire, Birchwood & Burlwood, 1920-1930
Vintage Art Deco French Secretaire, Birchwood & Burlwood, 1920-1930

Vintage Art Deco French Secretaire, Birchwood & Burlwood, 1920-1930

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A detailed, vintage Art Deco French secretaire made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood and Burlwood, in good condition.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers
French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers

French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An extraordinary 19th Century French osecretaire a deux corps with a tall separately made upper cabinet. The top with three curved drawers over double doors with French leather bound...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

French Upright Secrétaire Design Dry Bar, Siding Tambour Doors, Marble Top
French Upright Secrétaire Design Dry Bar, Siding Tambour Doors, Marble Top

French Upright Secrétaire Design Dry Bar, Siding Tambour Doors, Marble Top

Located in Madrid, ES

A 19th century, French secrétaire with beautiful feathered woodwork, eucalyptus fillet inlay with Louis XVI style detailing.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Secrétaire à Abattant, France, circa 1780
Louis XVI Secrétaire à Abattant, France, circa 1780

Louis XVI Secrétaire à Abattant, France, circa 1780

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Louis XVI Secrétaire à Abattant, France, circa 1780 An exceptional French secrétaire à abattant dating to circa 1780, executed in the refined Louis XVI style.

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Oak, Fruitwood

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani
Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Secrétaire à Abattant by Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

Sormani's atelier, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, combined the best aspects of two known famous secretaires made for Queen Marie Antoinette of France.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani
19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani

19th Century Vernis Martin French Secretaire Cabinet Attributed To Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Dublin, IE

A superb late 19th century French flamed mahogany and Vernis Martin secretaire cabinet in the manner of Paul Sormani Paris.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Inlay Secretaire With Stone Top
Vintage Inlay Secretaire With Stone Top

Vintage Inlay Secretaire With Stone Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite Louis XVI style French secretaire is a masterwork of neoclassical design, blending high-utility storage with opulent craftsmanship.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Secrétaire with Figural Scenes
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Secrétaire with Figural Scenes

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Secrétaire with Figural Scenes

Located in Dallas, TX

Make a statement in a study, library, or living room with this exceptional antique French secrétaire à abattant, crafted in solid oak circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Empire Period Walnut Secretaire Desk, Circa 1810
French Empire Period Walnut Secretaire Desk, Circa 1810

French Empire Period Walnut Secretaire Desk, Circa 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French secrétaire desk dates from the Empire period, circa 1810–1820, and represents a refined example of early 19th-century French cabinetmaking.

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1810s French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French 19th Century Secretaire
French 19th Century Secretaire

French 19th Century Secretaire

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Secretaire is made of walnut with a white marble veined grey. It has bronze decoration on the top sides. The inside top is covered of leather.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770
Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770

Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

Louis XV Secretaire, France 1770

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite secretaire de dame, France 18th century, beautiful kingwood veneer on front, sides, top, back and the inside.

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1770s French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Kingwood

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

Located in Faversham, GB

The term Abattant is used to describe the fall-front mechanism seen in French style writing desks, known as Secrétaire à Abattant.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Patent Secretaire, France, 19th Century
Patent Secretaire, France, 19th Century

Patent Secretaire, France, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Patent secretaire with mahogany veneered frame and columns with bronze capitals and bases.

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770
Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770

Louis XV Secretaire, France, 1770

Located in Belmont, MA

Louis XV secretaire, France, 1770. Beautiful walnut veneer with plum, satinwood and kingwood marquetry.

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1770s French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut

19c. French Parquetry Secretaire / Commode
19c. French Parquetry Secretaire / Commode

19c. French Parquetry Secretaire / Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Secretaire, having notched marble top with 3/4 pierced bronze gallery, the top drawer opens to a writing surface and inside, an arrangement of pigeon holes and two central drawers; t...

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome 19th century French Empire secrétaire à abattant made of richly figured, bookmatched walnut.

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Walnut Secrétaire Abattant
19th Century French Walnut Secrétaire Abattant

19th Century French Walnut Secrétaire Abattant

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A French walnut secrétaire abattant with a fall-front writing surface opening to a fitted interior of shelves and small drawers.

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire
French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire

French 19th Century Transitional St. Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine 19th century French transitional cabinet/ secretaire. The whole is raised on cabriole legs with ormolu sabots below two quarter veneered tulipwood and kingwood doors.

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Chinoiserie Secretaire à abbantant
Antique French Chinoiserie Secretaire à abbantant

Antique French Chinoiserie Secretaire à abbantant

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Antique French Chinoiserie secretaire à abbantant. This cabinet is finished with bamboo trims arond rattan finish chinoisery laquered black panels with birds.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire
French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant 19th-century Louis XVI secrétaire crafted in rich mahogany veneer with beautiful figured grain.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

Lovely French Louis XVI Style Secretaire
Lovely French Louis XVI Style Secretaire

Lovely French Louis XVI Style Secretaire

Located in Crawley, GB

This Lovely French Louis XVI Style Secretaire is a timeless and elegant piece of furniture, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any room.

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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1815 French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant. Mahogany with mahogany & oak secondary wood.

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1810s French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire

French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and marquetry writing secretaire French, late 19th Century Height 132.5cm, width 91cm, depth 66cm This elegant secretaire, or writing desk, is a fine piece of nin...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire
19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite French Louis XV style secrétaire with wave shaped front adorned with beautiful flower marquetry made of kingwood, rosewood and boxwood veneer, drop front writing desk with ...

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1870s French Louis XV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely antique French Louis XVI painted secretarie. This piece has a very fine patina and nice clean lines. Top section has a nice area for display and there is a good amount of stor...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately 19th century mahogany secretaire a abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an exceptional charcoal St.

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire
Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire

Late 18th Century French Cherry Wood Secretaire

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A late 18th century French provincial secretary made of cherry wood. Solidly cherrywood body standing on 6 feet with moulded sides, slightly curved front and rounded corners. Multip...

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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$6,850Sale Price|38% Off

Biedermeier Secretaire

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier Secretaire- Dark walnut with fall front writing surface, interior drawers, secret compartments and exterior drawers.

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black
Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black

Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black

Located in Prato, IT

France, second half '800 Lastronate in ebanized wood. Inlay in brass, copper, pewter, mother-of-pearl. Marble top in "Fior di pesco". Inside three drawers with leather top with g...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire
French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming French 19th century Transitional style tulipwood, ormolu, and white Carrara marble secretary desk. The secretary is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant foliate ormol...

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

19th century secretaire abattant
19th century secretaire abattant

19th century secretaire abattant

$3,541Sale Price|20% Off

19th century secretaire abattant

Located in Cheshire, GB

A French secretaire a’ abbattant, in the Louis XVI taste, the well-figured top, above conforming serpentine front over a fall front secretaire, enclosing drawers and shelf with a gre...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire is a marvelous example of rural artisans in the provinces emulating the styles in current favor of the court.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style 19th Century Secretaire from France
Louis XVI Style 19th Century Secretaire from France

Louis XVI Style 19th Century Secretaire from France

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful rich mahogany color 19th Century secretaire Louis XVI style C.1880. Dimensions: W: 37″ D: 16″ T: 60.5″ Desk Height: 28.5″

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Mahogany & Marble, 19th Century
French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Mahogany & Marble, 19th Century

French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Mahogany & Marble, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

A handsome 19th-century French Empire style secrétaire à abattant crafted in richly figured mahogany and surmounted by its original black fossil marble top.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

Empire Secretaire
Empire Secretaire

Empire Secretaire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful classic piece.

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Secretaire À Abattant With Faux Book Front
French Empire Secretaire À Abattant With Faux Book Front

French Empire Secretaire À Abattant With Faux Book Front

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Tall French Empire secretaire à abattant featuring a drop-front writing surface and faux book facade.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Stone

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire
French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant 19th-century Louis XVI style secretary desk, crafted in richly figured wood with a warm, polished finish. Featuring a fall-front writing surface, four spacious drawers, origi...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet
French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet

French Ormolu-Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant by Millet

Located in London, GB

The brèche d'Alep marble top above a long frieze drawer, the hinged fall front with gilt-tooled brown leather writing-surface, the fitted interior with four open compartments and a l...

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Fruitwood, Tulipwood

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire

Located in Carmine, TX

A handsome 19th-century Louis Philippe secretary crafted in richly figured mahogany veneer, showcasing a striking bookmatched grain with a warm, lustrous patina. The fall-front writi...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

Located in London, GB

A Secretaire a abattant is a tall French writing-desk, the top part of which resembles an armoire, with a door at its base.

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1850s French Rococo Revival Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire
*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire

*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th-century French flame mahogany secretaire à abattant, or drop-front secretary desk.

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century French Empire Walnut Fall-Front Secretaire
19th Century French Empire Walnut Fall-Front Secretaire

19th Century French Empire Walnut Fall-Front Secretaire

Located in Southampton, NY

Grey marble top above a single long drawer, two columns with gilded detailing on either side of fall-front desk enclosing six small drawers surrounding one larger drawer and original...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Giltwood

Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk, Mahogany & Marble, France, Circa 1830
Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk, Mahogany & Marble, France, Circa 1830

Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk, Mahogany & Marble, France, Circa 1830

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Louis-Philippe Secretaire Desk is made of blond flamed mahogany with a Sainte-Anne marble top with a lot of drawers.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire

Located in Carmine, TX

This Louis Philippe secrétaire is a classic 19th-century French writing cabinet, known for its elegant yet understated design.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Secretaire a Abattant
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Secretaire a Abattant

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique secrétaire à abattant in an office, study, or bedroom.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Desk in Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Desk in Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Desk in Mahogany

Located in Winter Park, FL

An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Five-Drawer Abattant Secretaire, France, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Five-Drawer Abattant Secretaire, France, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Five-Drawer Abattant Secretaire, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This Louis XVI style abattant secretaire dates from the 19th century and was produced in France during the Napoleon III era.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 19th century French mahogany wood Empire style drop front secretary with a removable black marble top. The secretary features two front side columns with bronze mounts detail w...

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1810s French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

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19th Century French Secretaire
19th Century French Secretaire

19th Century French Secretaire

Unavailable

H 37 in W 18.5 in D 36.5 in

19th Century French Secretaire

Located in Nashville, TN

This 19th century narrow French Secretaire features a top drawer which opens to reveal a desk and four operable drawers.

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century French Secretaire a`Abbattant with a Marble Top, circa 1830
19th Century French Secretaire a`Abbattant with a Marble Top, circa 1830

19th Century French Secretaire a`Abbattant with a Marble Top, circa 1830

Located in Salisbury, GB

A 19th century French secretaire a' abbatant. The marble top over a marquetry inlaid mahogany base with a single drawer over the fall front and pair of lower cupboards flanked by car...

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

19th Century Charles X French Secretaire with Marble
19th Century Charles X French Secretaire with Marble

19th Century Charles X French Secretaire with Marble

Unavailable

H 58.27 in W 38.78 in D 17.92 in

19th Century Charles X French Secretaire with Marble

Located in Wolverhampton, GB

A 19th century French Charles X mahogany and sycamore line inlaid secretaire à àbattant The rounded rectangular St Anne marble top above a cavetto drawer and a fall front enclosing a...

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19th Century Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Charles X  Inlaid French Secrétaire à Abattant
19th Century Charles X  Inlaid French Secrétaire à Abattant

19th Century Charles X Inlaid French Secrétaire à Abattant

Unavailable

H 61.42 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in

19th Century Charles X Inlaid French Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Tricase, Italia

Rare secrétaire à abattant Carlo X, in flamed mahogany wood, finely inlaid in light wood with palmette and lyre motifs in the typical taste of Carlo X style. Calatoia is covered with...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique French Secretaire

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Mahogany

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Abattant
19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Abattant

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Abattant

Unavailable

H 48.5 in W 24.25 in D 13.25 in

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Abattant

Located in Miami, FL

French secretaire abattant with magnificent marquetry inlay depicting Portico Ruins in a landscape; the marble top over a single frieze drawer above a drop front panel opening with t...

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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century France Louis Philippe Walnut Secretaire Marble Top, 1840s
19th Century France Louis Philippe Walnut Secretaire Marble Top, 1840s

19th Century France Louis Philippe Walnut Secretaire Marble Top, 1840s

Located in Roma, RM

Beautiful French secretaire of the Louis-Philippe era, of excellent quality and quality of the woods, in walnut burl and rosewood interiors with inlays of fruit woods.

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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, French, Walnut, Renaissance Revival Secretaire
19th Century, French, Walnut, Renaissance Revival Secretaire

19th Century, French, Walnut, Renaissance Revival Secretaire

Unavailable

H 53.5 in W 32.5 in D 15.5 in

19th Century, French, Walnut, Renaissance Revival Secretaire

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French, Carved Walnut, Renaissance Revival Secretaire with Hidden Compartment.

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19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

19th napoleon III french secretaire writing desk cabinet rosewood thujaburl
19th napoleon III french secretaire writing desk cabinet rosewood thujaburl

19th napoleon III french secretaire writing desk cabinet rosewood thujaburl

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

19th century secretaire origine : france wood : rosewood and thujaburl interior : lemon tree cherry and rosewood four drawers and one flap white marble top

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

French Mahogany and Brass Secretaire
French Mahogany and Brass Secretaire

French Mahogany and Brass Secretaire

Unavailable

H 54 in W 58.25 in D 28 in

French Mahogany and Brass Secretaire

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century French mahogany brass-mounted secretaire with a fall front and fitted interior.

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Mahogany Secrétaire
19th Century French Mahogany Secrétaire

19th Century French Mahogany Secrétaire

Unavailable

H 54.34 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in

19th Century French Mahogany Secrétaire

Located in Milan, IT

French mahogany secrétaire A-vantaux, first quarter of the 19th century.

Category

1810s French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Secretaire
19th Century French Empire Secretaire

19th Century French Empire Secretaire

Unavailable

H 56.75 in W 40 in D 20.25 in

19th Century French Empire Secretaire

Located in Nashville, TN

This 19th century French Empire secretaire features lovely columns with finely cast gilt brass capitals and hardware as well as a lovely white marble top.

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

French Antique Napoleon III Period Inlaid Secretaire
French Antique Napoleon III Period Inlaid Secretaire

French Antique Napoleon III Period Inlaid Secretaire

Located in Coral Gables, FL

French Antique Napoleon III Period Secretaire with Burlwood, Mother of Pearl, and Bronze inlay.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Secretaire

French Walnut Secretaire Louis Philippe, 19th Century
French Walnut Secretaire Louis Philippe, 19th Century

French Walnut Secretaire Louis Philippe, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 57.49 in W 38.19 in D 16.15 in

French Walnut Secretaire Louis Philippe, 19th Century

Located in Sofia, BG

This Louis Philippe style secretaire in solid walnut and walnut veneer is fitted with three drawers along the lower section. It features a drop down writing surface covered with leat...

Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Third Republic Secretaire Abattant, French
19th Century Third Republic Secretaire Abattant, French

19th Century Third Republic Secretaire Abattant, French

Unavailable

H 55.12 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in

19th Century Third Republic Secretaire Abattant, French

Located in Sydney, NSW

A 19th century secretaire abattant in the Empire taste. Bookmatched feathered mahogany, the interior of the desk being in pale bookmatched figured walnut. Gilt bronze mounts and grey...

Category

1870s French Empire Revival Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire Bureau, circa 1780
French Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire Bureau, circa 1780

French Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire Bureau, circa 1780

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

An exceptional French Louis XVI mahogany secretaire abattant (or two-cupboard desk bureau) with a white marble top and gilt bronze decoration and handles.

Category

1780s French Louis XIV Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

Lacquered Secretaire
Lacquered Secretaire

Lacquered Secretaire

Unavailable

H 48.82 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in

Lacquered Secretaire

Located in Paris, FR

. Louis XV style
. End of XIXth century
. Marble top
. Opening on 4 drawers
. 7 lacquered parts
. Chinese decorations

Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Secretaire a Abattant
Secretaire a Abattant

Secretaire a Abattant

Unavailable

H 57 in W 37.5 in D 20 in

Secretaire a Abattant

Located in London, GB

An early 19th C. secretaire a abattant. With classical columns and a mottled off white marble top & gilt mounts.

Category

19th Century French Antique French Secretaire

Drop front secretaire
Drop front secretaire

Drop front secretaire

Unavailable

H 57 in W 37.5 in D 15.75 in

Drop front secretaire

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XVI period drop front secretaire, mahogany with blonde wood, gilt bronze mounts, white marble top with gallery, French c.1790

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

Secretaire a Abattant
Secretaire a Abattant

Secretaire a Abattant

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 27.96 in D 16.15 in

Secretaire a Abattant

Located in London, GB

Ormolu-mounted secrétaire à abattant of tulipwood with marquetry inlay, with original marble top.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Tulipwood

French Empire Period Painted Oak Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1820
French Empire Period Painted Oak Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1820

French Empire Period Painted Oak Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1820

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a really beautiful French Empire period painted oak secretaire cabinet, with well painted neo classical decoration en grisaille and ebonized columns.

Category

1820s French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Secretaire Signed by "Jean-Baptiste Vassou"
French Louis XVI Secretaire Signed by "Jean-Baptiste Vassou"

French Louis XVI Secretaire Signed by "Jean-Baptiste Vassou"

By Jean-Baptiste Vassou

Located in Long Island City, NY

Magnificently detailed important French Louis XVI secretaire a abattant. Signed by Jean - Baptiste Vassou (1.28.1767 master in Paris as shown on pg. 302 F DE SALVERTE "Les Ebeni...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Secretaire a Abattant with Cuban Acajou Mahogany
French Empire Secretaire a Abattant with Cuban Acajou Mahogany

French Empire Secretaire a Abattant with Cuban Acajou Mahogany

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This secretaire a abattant is the in French Empire style and is veneered in Cuban acajou mahogany, with bronze doré mounts and a gray Saint Anne marble top.

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Kingwood & Mahogany Secretaire Abbatant 19th century Napoleon III
Antique French Kingwood & Mahogany Secretaire Abbatant 19th century Napoleon III

Antique French Kingwood & Mahogany Secretaire Abbatant 19th century Napoleon III

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Antique French Kingwood & Mahogany Secretaire Abbatant 19th century Napoleon III circa 1870 A magnificent late19th century Napoleon III Kingwood and Mahogany Marble topped Secre...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Period Cherrywood Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1780
French Louis XVI Period Cherrywood Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1780

French Louis XVI Period Cherrywood Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1780

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a rather stylish French country neoclassical Louis XVI period cherrywood late 18th century Secretaire a Abattant of very useful proportions.

Category

1780s French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

French Napoleonic Empire Period Mahogany Secretaire A Abbattant, circa 1820
French Napoleonic Empire Period Mahogany Secretaire A Abbattant, circa 1820

French Napoleonic Empire Period Mahogany Secretaire A Abbattant, circa 1820

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a beautifully made and stylish French early 19th century Napoleonic Empire period Secretaire a Abbattant in mahogany and fruitwood, with original mirrored back architectural ...

Category

1820s French Napoleon III Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire
Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire

Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire

Unavailable

H 60 in W 34 in D 17 in

Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire

Located in Dallas, TX

Louis XVI period mahogany secretaire with breche d'Alep marble top.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Marble

1780s Louis Seize Secretaire
1780s Louis Seize Secretaire

1780s Louis Seize Secretaire

Unavailable

H 79.53 in W 39.77 in D 20.48 in

1780s Louis Seize Secretaire

Located in Senden, NRW

A great Secretaire in Louis Seize style. This marvellous piece is veneered in bright walnut with a wonderful grain. It has two big drawers and a oblique flap with four more drawers. ...

Category

1780s French Louis XVI Antique French Secretaire

Materials

Walnut

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Antique French Secretaire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique French secretaire you’re looking for. An antique French secretaire — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique French secretaire, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique French secretaire bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Henry Dasson, André-Charles Boulle and Wedgewood each produced at least one beautiful antique French secretaire that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique French Secretaire?

Prices for an antique French secretaire start at $799 and top out at $1,769,442 with the average selling for $5,787.

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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