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

19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant antique Italian Secretaire dating back to the early 19th century, Empire period. An extremely refined Secretaire. Made of fine solid mahogany wood (accompani...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

19th-Century Walnut Secretaire Abattant
19th-Century Walnut Secretaire Abattant

19th-Century Walnut Secretaire Abattant

Located in New York, NY

A 19th-century secrétaire abattant of exceptional quality.

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Secretaires

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century
Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century

Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century

By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Madrid, ES

Signed HYPPOLYTE-EDME PRETOT (Paris, 1812-1855). Paris, France, 19th century. Secretaire with top cover in marble veined marble and rectangular plant, with a base of curved lows and...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant
Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant

Antique Burled Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A tall cabinet with carved cavetto cornice, over a slim curved frieze drawer and one upper and two lower long drawers. The middle faux drawers drop down to the secretary. The fitted ...

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Antique 19th Century Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

Dating from around 1850, this is a wonderful antique French Rococo Revival Secretaire a Abattant featuring ormolu mounted mahogany, gonzalo alves and marquetry. A Secretaire a abatt...

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Antique 1850s French Rococo Revival Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome antique secrétaire à abattant was crafted in France circa 1840 during the Louis Philippe period. Built of richly figured walnut, the tall cabinet displays the restraine...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Dallas, TX

Graceful serpentine lines and intricate marquetry give this antique secrétaire à abattant its refined Louis XV character. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1870, the tall walnut writing...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant
Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant

Austro-Hungarian Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Woodbury, CT

Wearing a layer of Austrian walnut root veneer, this secrétaire has a unique grain that one does not often see; it swirls and undulates across the surface drawing the eye along in a ...

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Extraordinary Mahogany Sécrétaire À Abattant, Circa 1810
Extraordinary Mahogany Sécrétaire À Abattant, Circa 1810

Extraordinary Mahogany Sécrétaire À Abattant, Circa 1810

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Secrétaire à abattant with arched bonnet and a fall front elaborately decorated with brass and copper inlay along with a scarab form drop pull. The arched door drop down to reveal co...

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Antique Early 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Copper

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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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood, Tulipwood

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. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

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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Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretaire Abattant

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early-mid 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany secretaire abattant The top having a drawer above the drop front with felt writing surface, multiple compartments/drawers.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Secretaire Abattant by Blake, London.
Secretaire Abattant by Blake, London.

Secretaire Abattant by Blake, London.

By Robert Blake

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th century French style Kingwood, ormolu mounted secretaire side cabinet, having three marble shelves to either side, a central door with this beautiful hand p...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant, Empire Revival, Circa 1810
French Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant, Empire Revival, Circa 1810

French Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant, Empire Revival, Circa 1810

Located in Faversham, GB

A beautiful walnut Secrétaire à Abattant in the Empire style of the 19th century, The top bears a rounded rectangular fossil marble top above a substantial fall door, inlaid with a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Revival Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Secrétaire À Abattant

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Impressive Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted secrétaire à Abattant, In The Manner Of André Charles Boulle.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

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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Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Walnut & Marble, Circa 1810
French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Walnut & Marble, Circa 1810

French Empire Secrétaire à Abattant, Walnut & Marble, Circa 1810

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.
Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.

Very Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Abattant by Diehl.

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century Louis XVI marquetry inlay secretaire A Abattant by Charles Diehl.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Amazing Secretary "À Abattant" Napoleon III French, 19th Century VIDEO
Amazing Secretary "À Abattant" Napoleon III French, 19th Century VIDEO

Amazing Secretary "À Abattant" Napoleon III French, 19th Century VIDEO

Located in Madrid, ES

AMAZING SECRETARY "À ABATTANT" NAPOLEON III French, 19th century in painted and gilded wood with bronze applications, interior with six drawers, lower part with two doors and shelf...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Verni Martin secrétaire abattant , circa 1880
Verni Martin secrétaire abattant , circa 1880

Verni Martin secrétaire abattant , circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style secretaries abbattant, having bombe shaped sides, gilded rococo style scrolling ormolu mounts. Wonderful hand painted Ver...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France

Located in Miami, FL

Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

*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.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down
19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down

19th Century French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk in Flame Mahogany Drop Down

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French Empire Abattant Secretary Desk from the late 19th century is a striking piece of furniture, crafted from flame mahogany. The abattant (drop-front) design allows for a con...

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Antique 1890s Empire Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th century secretaire abattant
19th century secretaire abattant

19th century secretaire abattant

$3,569Sale 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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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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 or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century France Rich Mahogany Mahogany Secretaire Abattant
19th Century France Rich Mahogany Mahogany Secretaire Abattant

19th Century France Rich Mahogany Mahogany Secretaire Abattant

Located in High Point, NC

Mahogany secretaire abattant in Rich Mahogany. Its rich mahogany finish sets off fall-front writing surface, inset marble top, brass gallery rail, a hallmark of of the louis philippe...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa 1840 in date. The top section with a projecting cornice over an arched panelled door ...

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Antique 1840s Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes

Located in London, GB

Pierre-Antoine Foullet received as Mai^tre on 11th April 1765 This celebrated secretaire by Pierre-Antoine Follet, dating to 1777, had at one time in the early 19th century been i...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner
Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner

Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

This fine Empire drop-front secretary (secrétaire a'abattant or secrétaire en armoire) with a writing and standing desk is signed M. Hirschgartner. Hans Martin Hirschgartner (1766-18...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI-Style Parquetry Inlaid Secretary
19th Century French Louis XVI-Style Parquetry Inlaid Secretary

19th Century French Louis XVI-Style Parquetry Inlaid Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) parquetry inlaid drop front secretary abattant with gilt bronze trim and ring hands with 4 drawers below a fitted interior with a leather writin...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Special 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Special 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant

Special 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Special Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant The shaped marble top above a long center frieze drawer with a large central bronze plaque of ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Described as "the most lavish pieces of furniture that Riesener produced for Marie-Antoinette" by the Frick curators, this second version was delivered in the 1780s, most likely for ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Miami, FL

A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled mahogany veneer. The original fossilized marble top is supported by an elliptical molding. The main body contains one u...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Charles X Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Miami, FL

A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled mahogany veneer. The original fossilized marble top is supported by an elliptical molding. The main body contains one u...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Charles X Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

Located in Miami, FL

Classic antique Early 19th Century French Empire drop front secretary desk made with magnificent high quality flame mahogany adorned with bronze doré mounts and its original gray mar...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant with Marble Top
19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant with Marble Top

19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant with Marble Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This wonderful walnut secre´taire a` abattant was constructed in the style of Louis XVI during the 19th century. Topped with a great piece of black and white marble. A single, slim d...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Directoire Diminutive Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant and a Similar Diminutive
Directoire Diminutive Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant and a Similar Diminutive

Directoire Diminutive Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant and a Similar Diminutive

Located in Buchanan, MI

A 19th century Directoire diminutive walnut Secrétaire a' Abattant and a similar diminutive five-drawer chest.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Directoire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Louis XVI Style Four Drawer Abattant Secretaire, France, 19th Century
Mahogany Louis XVI Style Four Drawer Abattant Secretaire, France, 19th Century

Mahogany Louis XVI Style Four Drawer Abattant Secretaire, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This Louis XVI style abattant secretaire dates to the 19th century and was produced in France during the Napoleon III era, circa 1850.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very Rare Early 19th century secretary " Secrétaire a' Abattant " desk " Retour D'Egypt " Provenance, Succession: Prince Murat Documents It Still Holds the Ink Stamp from the Sale fr...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’
French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’

French First Empire Period, circa 1805, ‘Secretaire Abattant’

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most powerful and of the highest quality French First Empire period, Circa. 1805, "Secretaire Abattant'. The secretary is solid Cuban mahogany and fire gilded ormolu mounts with tw...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840
Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840

Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French Mahogany marble topped Empire style Secretaire Abattant.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large French Empire Walnut Secretaire Abattant, Early 20th Century
Large French Empire Walnut Secretaire Abattant, Early 20th Century

Large French Empire Walnut Secretaire Abattant, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant French Empire secretaire abattant crafted in walnut, featuring striking book-matched veneer, ebonized column details, and brass capitals.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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 Brooklyn, NY

A 19th century French Empire drop front secretary with black as a marble top and side columns with bronze mounts, three drawers below and one drawer above. Double brass locking syste...

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Antique 1870s French Empire More Carpets

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

Located in Lucenec, SK

The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James Monroe brought back from France in 1797. These desks are elegant examples of the popu...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burled Elm Charles X Drop Front Secretary with Marble Top
19th Century Burled Elm Charles X Drop Front Secretary with Marble Top

19th Century Burled Elm Charles X Drop Front Secretary with Marble Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

Burled elm charles 'X' drop front secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with black marble top with white vains, drop door revealing a leather covered writing table with ebonized interior...

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Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Marble

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen
Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen

By Zwiener Jansen Successeur

Located in Long Island City, NY

Although Martin Carlin made some larger pieces— secrétaires à abattant (drop-front secretary desks), tables, and commodes— he is best known for refined small furnishings in neoclassi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Long Island City, NY

Although Martin Carlin made some larger pieces— secrétaires à abattant (drop-front secretary desks), tables, and commodes— he is best known for refined small furnishings in neoclassi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Antique French Marquetry Escritoire c.1880
Fine Antique French Marquetry Escritoire c.1880

Fine Antique French Marquetry Escritoire c.1880

Located in Worcester, GB

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Escritoire with Brèche d’Alep Marble Top, circa 1880 A fine 19th century French escritoire or secrétaire à abattant in the Louis XV style, crafted ci...

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Kingwood

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard
French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 60.5 inches high x 30.5 inches wide x 16.5 inches deep Absolutely exceptional antique 19th century French Louis XVI style secretaire à abattant by Henri Picard, a piece ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Highly Important Pair of Neoclassical Side Cabinets by Jules Piret, circa 1860
Highly Important Pair of Neoclassical Side Cabinets by Jules Piret, circa 1860

Highly Important Pair of Neoclassical Side Cabinets by Jules Piret, circa 1860

By Jules Piret

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A secrétaire à abattant, modelled after Weisweiller is in the Jones collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (1068:1, 2-1882); possibly acquired by John Jones as an origi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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Located in London, GB

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

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Located in Wels, AT

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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant, 19th century
Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant, 19th century

Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant, 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Secretaire having a marble top over a single frieze drawer, with a fall front enclosure concealing a fitted interior over two long drawers, flanked by ...

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

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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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century Third Republic Secretaire Abattant, French

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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.

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Antique 1870s French Empire Revival Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

A famous rosewood and amaranth marquetry 'secrétaire à abattant'
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A famous rosewood and amaranth marquetry 'secrétaire à abattant'

By H. Kickert

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kickert, London (stamped) and therefore to be sold as a 19th Century piece of furniture in the style of Louis XV.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Secretaire a Abattant by Jose Calcerradi
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Italian Secretaire a Abattant by Jose Calcerradi

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H 65.25 in W 43 in D 20 in

Italian Secretaire a Abattant by Jose Calcerradi

By Jose Calcerradi

Located in Mobile, AL

A tremendously inlaid Italian Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1800, in the Baroque fashion. Five elaborately inlaid panels, decorated with a musical motif and ivy pattern, while the dro...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires

French Empire Secretaire a Abattant with Cuban Acajou Mahogany
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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. Dimensions Closed: ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Faux Tortoise-Shell Secretaire À Abattant by Jean Joseph Chapuis
Faux Tortoise-Shell Secretaire À Abattant by Jean Joseph Chapuis

Faux Tortoise-Shell Secretaire À Abattant by Jean Joseph Chapuis

By Jean Joseph Chapuis

Located in Hilversum, NL

With a shaped white marble top (small repair and stains), the frieze containing one drawer above a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with eight small drawers and shelves; the lo...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Tortoise Shell

A Dutch Secretaire à Abattant with Fall-Front with Black Leather Inlay
A Dutch Secretaire à Abattant with Fall-Front with Black Leather Inlay

A Dutch Secretaire à Abattant with Fall-Front with Black Leather Inlay

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Fall-front with black leather inlay. Dutch, 1st half 19th. century, 155x101x48 cm

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Charles X Walnut and Marble Secrétaire à Abattant circa 1820
Charles X Walnut and Marble Secrétaire à Abattant circa 1820

Charles X Walnut and Marble Secrétaire à Abattant circa 1820

Located in Louisville, KY

featuring a freize drawer over a fall front revealing a fitted interior, over cabinet doors and raised on carved and ebonized animal paw feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Louis Phillipe Mahogany Secretary a Abattant with Marble Top
Early 19th Century Louis Phillipe Mahogany Secretary a Abattant with Marble Top

Early 19th Century Louis Phillipe Mahogany Secretary a Abattant with Marble Top

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Antique Louis Phillipe Secretary with drop front desk opening to writing desk. Interior is eye maple veneered in the background there are six drawers with small handles. Flames mahog...

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire Abattant
19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire Abattant

19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire Abattant

Unavailable

H 59 in W 37 in D 16 in

19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire Abattant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Biedermeier Secretaire Abattant. Has original leather writing surface and appears to have a new top.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Secrétaire à Abattant
Secrétaire à Abattant

Secrétaire à Abattant

Unavailable

H 51 in W 36.5 in D 16.75 in

Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in New York, NY

Surmounted by a Spanish brocatelle marble top, the frieze is centered by a foliate-ornamented urn flanked by two flaming lamps in front and stylized rosettes on either side. Bordere...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Secrétaire en bois laqué à riches décors de fleurs sur fond noir, XIXe
Secrétaire en bois laqué à riches décors de fleurs sur fond noir, XIXe

Secrétaire en bois laqué à riches décors de fleurs sur fond noir, XIXe

Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR

Secrétaire en bois laqué à riches décors de fleurs sur fond noir, XIXe Il ouvre à un abattant (manque la serrure, remplacée par un aimant) et quatre tiroirs. L’abattant ouvre sur tro...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.

Located in Westfield, MA

This Secrétaire à Abattant, crafted in the French Louis XVI style in the late 19th century, remains a striking example of neoclassical elegance and masterful craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Burr oak French Escritoire
Burr oak French Escritoire

Burr oak French Escritoire

Unavailable

H 56.3 in W 37.41 in D 17.33 in

Burr oak French Escritoire

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is pleased to offer a high-quality French abattant escritoire, beautifully veneered in rare Burr Oak and featuring its original black marble top. The piece is ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Converted Dresser Cabinet 3-Way Mirror Inside Louis XVI Secretary, Reduced
Converted Dresser Cabinet 3-Way Mirror Inside Louis XVI Secretary, Reduced

Converted Dresser Cabinet 3-Way Mirror Inside Louis XVI Secretary, Reduced

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A truly unique luxury vanity 3-drawer dresser cabinet, reduced from $12,800. A rare 19th century French vanity 3 drawer' cabinet converted from a Louis XVI drop front French secreta...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Birch wardrobe
Birch wardrobe

Birch wardrobe

Unavailable

H 77 in W 44 in D 20 in

Birch wardrobe

Located in Wells, ME

German wardrobe with dramatic flaming birch veneers. On first glance this birch wardrobe looks like a fall front desk or Secretaire Abattant desk.

This birch wardrobe ...

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Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Ebonized Silver Empire Secretary an Abattant from France, 19th Century
Antique Ebonized Silver Empire Secretary an Abattant from France, 19th Century

Antique Ebonized Silver Empire Secretary an Abattant from France, 19th Century

Located in Vienna, AT

An original antique Empire secretary from the early 19th century from France. The secretary is ebonized and has wonderful silver plated fittings. The secretary has two main compar...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant with Fitted Interior
Italian 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant with Fitted Interior

Italian 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant with Fitted Interior

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Italian 19th century secrétaire à abattant, masterfully crafted in richly figured walnut with warm honey and amber tones that animate the façade with exceptional depth.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th c. Secretaire a Abattant
19th c. Secretaire a Abattant

19th c. Secretaire a Abattant

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19th c. Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c. "Country" Secretaire a Abattant. Beautiful gothic interior with burl maple and ebonized details. Many drawers but no keys. Marble top and drop-front with leather desk top.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

19th Century Louis Philippe Secrétaire a Abattant
19th Century Louis Philippe Secrétaire a Abattant

19th Century Louis Philippe Secrétaire a Abattant

Located in New Orleans, LA

Both practical and eye-catching, this handsome Louis Philippe secrétaire à abattant is beautifully crafted of the finest materials.

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Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble

French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Transitional Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This unique secretary desk is made of beautiful mahogany with a white marble top and offers plenty of storage. It is a transitional piece with Directoire and Louis XVI influences. Al...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

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H 56.13 in W 38.13 in D 15.5 in

French 19th Century Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Inlaid details grace many of this 19th century French secretary’s surfaces. Both the exterior doors and drawers are trimmed in satinwood and mahogany, done in a twist-motif. The inte...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Early 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant
Fine Early 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant

Fine Early 19th Century Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in London, GB

A fine early 19th century figured mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Secretaires

19th Century Régence Kingwood Small Secrétaire à Abattant
19th Century Régence Kingwood Small Secrétaire à Abattant

19th Century Régence Kingwood Small Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Hixson, TN

A Fine Régence Kingwood small secrétaire à abattant with a marble top. The fall front secrétaire with fitted interior and leather writing surface. There are four drawers and rococo s...

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Antique 19th Century French Régence Secretaires

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Pasadena, CA

Charming and uncommon late 19th century French Faux Bamboo Secretaire a Abattant or secretary.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Maple, Pine

19th Century Louis XVI Style Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Louis XVI Style Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Louis XVI Style Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1890s fall top desk or secretaire a abattant has a gray and white marble top, brass hardware and decorative fittings, decorative inlay details and several drawers. Depth shown ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful French 19th century burl walnut secretaire a abattant has a Sainte-Anne marble top.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

19th c. Biedermeier Secretaire a Abattant
19th c. Biedermeier Secretaire a Abattant

19th c. Biedermeier Secretaire a Abattant

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H 56.25 in W 33.5 in D 14.5 in

19th c. Biedermeier Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Oakland, CA

The tall figured walnut cabinet with chamfered corners and classical architectural details, features a frieze drawer above a fall-front writing surface which opens to reveal an arran...

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spectacular burl walnut desk from 19th century, France. A drawer can be found at the top of the desk with no hardware. The front of the desk folds down, revealing a leather topped ...

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

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

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stunning 19th century Empire secretary, in mahogany, from France. The desk has a black, fossil marble top with finished edge, that is in spectacular antique condition. The front of...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secretaire à Abattant
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secretaire à Abattant

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Secretaire à Abattant

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning 19th century French Louis XVI style inlaid secretaire à abattant.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Directoire Style Ebonised Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Directoire Style Ebonised Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Directoire Style Ebonised Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1885 drop front secretary / armoire with ebonised finish and decorative brass hardware and mounts. Locking drop down compartment with inside drawers and brass gallery top.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Italian Empire Secretaire a Abattant
Italian Empire Secretaire a Abattant

Italian Empire Secretaire a Abattant

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H 62.5 in W 41 in D 18.5 in

Italian Empire Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 18th / Early 19th century Italian Empire secretaire a abattant decorated with ivory inlay, marquetry and penwork having floral designs and scenes with figures, columns at sides ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Biedermeier Secretaire a abattant
Biedermeier Secretaire a abattant

Biedermeier Secretaire a abattant

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H 50 in W 45 in D 17 in

Biedermeier Secretaire a abattant

Located in New York, NY

This formal secretary is comprised of an upper section with multiple interior drawers and original ebonized pulls with mother of pearl inlay. The locking central door features an in...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Early 19th Century Louis XV-Style Secretaire a Abattant
Early 19th Century Louis XV-Style Secretaire a Abattant

Early 19th Century Louis XV-Style Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good example of a transitional Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant that dates to the beginning of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

Biedermier Secretaire Abattant
Biedermier Secretaire Abattant

Biedermier Secretaire Abattant

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H 64.5 in W 43 in D 21 in

Biedermier Secretaire Abattant

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Biedermeier inlaid secretaire abattant with a stepped architectural interior, 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Flame Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
Flame Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

Flame Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

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H 60.63 in W 38.59 in D 17.33 in

Flame Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant

Located in London, GB

A fine early 19th century flame mahogany secretaire a abattant with ormolu mounts, the upper body with satinwood interior, original red leather and gilt tooled writing surface, and a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Gillows Secretaire à Abattant
Regency Mahogany Gillows Secretaire à Abattant

Regency Mahogany Gillows Secretaire à Abattant

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H 57.88 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in

Regency Mahogany Gillows Secretaire à Abattant

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Regency fiddleback mahogany secretaire à abattant in the manor of Gillows, with a black slate top. A cantilevered fall front, having typical Gillow mouldings, opens to reveal several...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Marble

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French Secretaire Abattant

French Secretaire Abattant

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H 27.75 in W 32.75 in D 13 in

French Secretaire Abattant

Located in San Francisco, CA

Empire Mahogany, Top Section of a Secretaire Abattant. Richly figured mahogany secretaire writing surface flanked by pair of caratyd topped pilasters. Opened reveals gilt black too...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

French Empire Secretaire a Abattant
French Empire Secretaire a Abattant

French Empire Secretaire a Abattant

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H 60 in W 31.5 in D 16 in

French Empire Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Winter Park, FL

Made of solid cherry retaining its original condition this secretaire has nice classical lines and interesting architectural elements in the interior colonnade. Leather writing surfa...

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Swedish 19h Century Painted Secrétaire à Abattant
Swedish 19h Century Painted Secrétaire à Abattant

Swedish 19h Century Painted Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A charming painted secretary style desk from 19th century, Sweden. The Swedes will often paint furniture in light, washed out colors to provide a sense of warmth during their long, d...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Secrétaire a Abattant
19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Secrétaire a Abattant

19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Secrétaire a Abattant

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful and wonderfully preserved fall front secretary exhibits striking amber and nut colored grain. The piece also retains its original blue gray fossilized stone top as wel...

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Marble

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century Classical Charles X Burled Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled walnut veneer. The original fossilized marble top is supported by an elliptical molding. The main body contains one upp...

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Antique 1840s French Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant
19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant

19th C. French Mahogany Fall-Front Desk Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century French mahogany Secre´taire a` Abattant / fall-front desk with marble top. There is a single slim drawer at the top with a decorative escutcheon. The front of the desk f...

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Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Continental Walnut Escritoire or Secretaire Abattant
Late 19th Century Continental Walnut Escritoire or Secretaire Abattant

Late 19th Century Continental Walnut Escritoire or Secretaire Abattant

Located in Milford, NH

Dates to the late 19th century in very good condition, with beautifully grained veneer, locking keys included, minor surface imperfections and light wear commensurate with age and u...

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Antique Late 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Brussels Charles X Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1845
19th Century Brussels Charles X Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1845

19th Century Brussels Charles X Secretaire a Abattant, circa 1845

Located in Greven, DE

Secrétaire a abattant mahogany, maple Brussels (Demaree workshop) 19th Century, Epoque Charles X, circa 1845 Dimensions: H x W x D: 155 x 94 x 48 cm Description: Very fine standing...

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Antique 1840s Belgian Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk or Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This rare French Provincial secretaire a abattant or secretary desk features a long top drawer above a fall front opening up to an interior fitted with drawers and compartments and c...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Secretaire a Abattant $5500 B sold for $4300
Secretaire a Abattant $5500 B sold for $4300

Secretaire a Abattant $5500 B sold for $4300

Located in Washington, DC

Secretaire Abattant Depth with top open 37"

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Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Secrétaire à Abattant
Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Secrétaire à Abattant

Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th-early 19th century French cherrywood secrétaire à abattant with ebonized banding, brass mouldings and original marble top above a frieze drawer.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Biedermeier Burled Walnut & Bone Secretaire a Abattant
Biedermeier Burled Walnut & Bone Secretaire a Abattant

Biedermeier Burled Walnut & Bone Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Chicago, IL

Exceptionally crafted and still in wonderful condition, this Biedermeier secretary is constructed of solid woods and beautiful burled walnut veneers. Escutcheons/keyholes are made of...

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Antique 19th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Burled Walnut & Bone Biedermeier Secretaire a Abattant
Burled Walnut & Bone Biedermeier Secretaire a Abattant

Burled Walnut & Bone Biedermeier Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Chicago, IL

Biedermeier fourteen drawer secretary constructed of solid woods and beautiful burled walnut veneers. Escutcheons/keyholes are made of bone. With front in horizontal position, birdse...

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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Bone

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Secretaire a Abattant
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Secretaire a Abattant

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous French Louis XV style drop down secretaire a Abattant featuring extensive geometric inlay on the decorated case. The front opens to reveal an eighteen inch writing table wit...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880
Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

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H 54.34 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in

Antique French Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant C 1880

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique French marquetry Secretaire a Abattant, C 1880 in Louis XV style. This piece was skillfully crafted in kingwood and rosewood. This secretaire interior features...

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk

By Martin Carlin

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

The ormolu mounts on this Secretaire are of the highest quality and most probably done by a famous maker in the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany

$1,441

H 65.36 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in

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. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

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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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

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Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire

Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire

$6,186

H 59.85 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in

Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Early 19th Century Cherrywood Secretaire An elegant early 19th-century secretaire crafted from beautifully figured cherrywood. This refined piece exemplifies the restrained elegance...

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19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style
19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style

19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk, Louis Philippe Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet. The top cabinet ha...

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

19th Century French Empire Walnut Fall-Front Secretaire

$9,200

H 54.25 in W 35.13 in D 15.13 in

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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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Giltwood

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

$8,800

H 56.7 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk – France, c. 1780-1800 This stunning Louis XVI secretary desk, crafted in France between 1780 and 1800, is a masterpiece of 18th-century craftsman...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

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Period Regency Side Cabinet English Antique 1810
Period Regency Side Cabinet English Antique 1810

Period Regency Side Cabinet English Antique 1810

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This cabinet is of a plain form Standing upon a plinth base Period Regency antique side cabinet - circa 1810 The cabinet features 2 panelled doors with a brass closing strip The door...

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Antique Mahogany Secretaire with 4 Drawers from the 1840s
Antique Mahogany Secretaire with 4 Drawers from the 1840s

Antique Mahogany Secretaire with 4 Drawers from the 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique secretaire from the 1840s made of hand-polished mahogany. The secretaire features four drawers and a writing flap, with a classic design typical of the mid-19th century. — P...

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Materials

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Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855
Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855

Louis Phillipe North German Fall-Front Secretary in Flame Mahogany, circa 1855

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A captivating one of a kind Louis Phillip secretary in book-matched, flame mahogany with shaped, curvi-linear drawer fronts and faux drawer fronts on the fall-front and the sides. Of...

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Antique French Charles X Secretary/Secrétaire à Abattant in Mahogany, c. 1825
Antique French Charles X Secretary/Secrétaire à Abattant in Mahogany, c. 1825

Antique French Charles X Secretary/Secrétaire à Abattant in Mahogany, c. 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Charles X secrétaire à abattant in mahogany, France, circa 1825. Fall-front has original counter weight for ease in lowering and closing. Dark green tooled leather on desk top appe...

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Secretary Desk with Functional Storage
19th Century French Empire Secretary Desk with Functional Storage

19th Century French Empire Secretary Desk with Functional Storage

Located in High Point, NC

This wood piece dates to 19th Century and originates from France. Its form as an empire secretary desk reflects both a clear practical purpose and the visual language of the period i...

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Empire Escritoire
19th Century French Empire Escritoire

19th Century French Empire Escritoire

$3,784

H 55 in W 38 in D 16 in

19th Century French Empire Escritoire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality, 18th century Louis XV Escritoire. The Escritoire has a drawer at the top with ornate mounts, above a fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior compri...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

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

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

$7,500

H 36.2 in W 34.8 in D 18.1 in

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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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Secretaires

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Rosewood

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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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19th Century Secretaire A Abattant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century secretaire a abattant available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every 19th century secretaire a abattant was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 19th century secretaire a abattant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A 19th century secretaire a abattant made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made 19th century secretaire a abattant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A. Leclaire, Jean Joseph Chapuis and H. Kickert are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Secretaire A Abattant?

Prices for a 19th century secretaire a abattant start at $895 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $5,325.

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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