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1778 Baroque Painted Tabernacle Secretary Cabinet with St. George & Dragon
1778 Baroque Painted Tabernacle Secretary Cabinet with St. George & Dragon

1778 Baroque Painted Tabernacle Secretary Cabinet with St. George & Dragon

Located in Round Top, TX

Intricate flourishes in black, antique white, green, red, teal, and blue embellish the traditional faux wood painted background, creating a richly detailed example of European countr...

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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wrought Iron

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid 19th century, fully professionally restored Diminutive George III Walnut And Block Front Slant Front secretary Bureau Bookcase Cabinet in great vintage condition. Restored thro...

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Mid-19th Century American George III Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Walnut

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Vernis Martin Mounted Mahogany Secretaire
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Vernis Martin Mounted Mahogany Secretaire

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Vernis Martin Mounted Mahogany Secretaire

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

It also makes it more practical for modern interiors and use as a writing-cabinet. Literature Hughes, The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Furniture, Vol.

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher

19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

19th Catalan Spanish cabinet on stand in carved walnut with two doors in the cabinet.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk With Glazed Doors
Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk With Glazed Doors

Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk With Glazed Doors

Located in Suffolk, GB

This form was designed as a compact writing cabinet, allowing letters, documents and writing tools to be neatly organised while the fall front provides a practical writing surface.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe

C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Guthrie and Wells

Located in London, GB

For a comparable piece see my other listing here for, C R Mackintosh. Writing Cabinet. Additional measurements: Width with flaps up - 127cm / 50" Inches Depth body - 41cm / 16.14"...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750
Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750

Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750

Located in Antwerp, BE

An exceptional 18th century Dutch Rococo secretary cabinet, dating to circa 1750, distinguished by its elegant proportions and beautifully figured mahogany veneer.

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet
19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A good Regency secretaire bookcase. Constructed in mahogany, rising from feet of circular form, the lower section having two blind doors with fielded panels, enclosing a shelved i...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer
19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer

19th Century German Biedermeier standing secretary desk walnut veneer

Located in Münster, DE

Biedermeier standing secretary desk, walnut veneer, beautifully mirrored veneer, architectural interior with maple and burl maple veneer, mirrored compartment and secret compartment...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s

Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Exceptional Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden birch veneers and finished in the Classic light honey color French polish.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Birch

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

Originally designed for Captain Davenport by the renowned cabinet makers Gillows, the Davenport desk became one of the most practical and elegant writing desks of the 19th century.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet
Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet

Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet

Located in Glasgow, GB

An attractive Regency mahogany and satinwood ladies’ tambour writing table cabinet dating to c.1815. The rectangular cornice centred by an inlaid demi-navette pediment above a pair ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

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

The piece presents a refined and discreet design that combines the appearance of a traditional chest of drawers with the functionality of a writing cabinet. The exterior is composed...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Cabinet with Writing Desk
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Cabinet with Writing Desk

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Cabinet with Writing Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Elegant Italian Louis XV Style cabinet with desk 1910s. This cabinet is characterized by a refined veneer in fine rosewood. The veneer is laid using the grain of the wood as a decora...

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1910s Italian Louis XV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730
Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730

Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730

Located in Milano, IT

Writing desk with upper cabinet Milan, first half of the 18th century Carved walnut partially veneered in olive wood and walnut burl; traces of ebonizing.

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1730s Italian Baroque Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Olive, Walnut

19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan

19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan

By Karl Johan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany with a writing flap, designed by Karl-Johan in goo...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Metal, 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. This drop-front writing cabinet or secrétaire à abattant is finishe...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Edwards describes it as a “writing cabinet...given by George I to the British Ambassador at the Russian court.”

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Secretary Desk, Late 19th Century
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Secretary Desk, Late 19th Century

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Secretary Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

The open space between the writing section and lower cabinet gives the piece a particularly elegant, architectural presence.

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Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour

Located in London, GB

A lockable cabinet surmounts the writing desk. Made from mahogany, it is topped by a pierced ormolu gallery above a cavetto frieze.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Nordic Neo-Renaissance Writing Desk with Leather Writing Surface, Circa 1900
Nordic Neo-Renaissance Writing Desk with Leather Writing Surface, Circa 1900

Nordic Neo-Renaissance Writing Desk with Leather Writing Surface, Circa 1900

Located in Helsinki, FI

A refined antique writing desk, distinguished by its elegant proportions and well-preserved craftsmanship. The desk features a classic slanted writing surface with its original inse...

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Early 20th Century Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Writing Chest
Swedish Gustavian Writing Chest

Swedish Gustavian Writing Chest

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish Gustavian writing desk in original paint. Tapered legs and a reeded drawer. Interior of 3 reeded drawers.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk Book Detail / Pull-Out Writing Surface
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk Book Detail / Pull-Out Writing Surface

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk Book Detail / Pull-Out Writing Surface

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk Book Detail / Pull-Out Writing Surface Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questi...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Marble

Antique Exceptional 18th Century George I Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Antique Exceptional 18th Century George I Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Antique Exceptional 18th Century George I Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

These pieces were made as compact writing cabinets allowing letters, documents and writing instruments to be organised and secured, effectively serving as an early form of a home off...

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Writing Desk
Antique Arts & Crafts Writing Desk

Antique Arts & Crafts Writing Desk

Located in Dekalb, IL

Oak arts & crafts-style writing desk with two drawers. This traditional desk was part of the movement that came from a desire to shift away from ornate, low quality, and overly-indus...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Swedish Biedermeier Writing Secretaire, circa 1830–1845
Swedish Biedermeier Writing Secretaire, circa 1830–1845

Swedish Biedermeier Writing Secretaire, circa 1830–1845

Located in Debrecen, HU

A classic early 19th-century Biedermeier writing secretaire featuring clean architectural lines and a beautiful honey-toned veneer surface.

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1840s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830

Located in Greven, DE

At the time the piece of furniture on offer here was created, it had long since been replaced by the upright secretary or writing cabinet with a straight writing surface. Chests of d...

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Writing Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood inlaid ladies writing table, having a hand dyed leather hide writing surface, above a single drawer with ornate original brass handle, s...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

Located in Benington, Herts

This attractive mahogany Edwardian Davenport / writing desk, circa 1900s has been constructed from quality solid mahogany having a raised back above a fall front moulded edge writing...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Kidney shaped writing desk
Edwardian Kidney shaped writing desk

Edwardian Kidney shaped writing desk

$3,224Sale Price|20% Off

Edwardian Kidney shaped writing desk

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Very good quality early 20th century mahogany and inlaid writing desk English circa 1900 with original brass handles , castors and leather insert Having 9 mahogany lined drawers , th...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Ebonised Writing Table
19th Century French Ebonised Writing Table

19th Century French Ebonised Writing Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French ebonised writing table with red leather inset and ormolu decoration. Circa 1890.

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19th Century French Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Leather, Ebony

Swedish Neo-Classical Writing Table
Swedish Neo-Classical Writing Table

Swedish Neo-Classical Writing Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Swedish Neo-classical carved and painted writing table. Circa 1880. Adds warmth and charm to any room!.

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19th Century Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wood

18th Century Anthemion Oak Writing Slant
18th Century Anthemion Oak Writing Slant

18th Century Anthemion Oak Writing Slant

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An 18th-century slant-top writing box crafted from richly patinated oak, featuring an ornately carved anthemion motif—a classical Greek architectural ornament resembling a stylized f...

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Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Writing Table
19th Century French Writing Table

19th Century French Writing Table

$6,340Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century French Writing Table

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French Louis XVI style bureau plat, having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer, raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scro...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Mahogany Sheraton Desk Writing Table 1880
Mahogany Sheraton Desk Writing Table 1880

Mahogany Sheraton Desk Writing Table 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Sheraton Revival mahogany writing desk. This desk was made by the well renowned company ''maple and co'' Circa 1880 The desk is raised upon tapered legs with original brass castors. ...

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1880s Revival Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet in Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Wooden Writing Desk
19th Century French Wooden Writing Desk

19th Century French Wooden Writing Desk

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice writing desk, fabricated in France in the 19th Century. It has a lift up lid. On the front there are two drawers. The desk has traces of use, see the pictures. We work w...

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19th Century French Other Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Oak Partners Desk With Leather Writing Surface
Oak Partners Desk With Leather Writing Surface

Oak Partners Desk With Leather Writing Surface

Located in Cheshire, GB

A substantial oak partners desk with a rectangular brown leather writing surface, finished with gilt tooling and enclosed by a moulded edge. The working side is arranged with frieze ...

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Early 1900s British Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique English Satinwood Writing Desk
19th Century Antique English Satinwood Writing Desk

19th Century Antique English Satinwood Writing Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine 19th-century English writing desk, beautifully crafted from satinwood and distinguished by its warm golden colour, attractive figuring and elegant proportions. The desk is ar...

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19th Century Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Satinwood

Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Writing Desk

Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Writing Desk

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Louis XVI style writing desk with herringbone veneers on the top and drawer fronts, accented with brass foliate mounts around its borders and frieze, five fitted drawers with ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Ebonised Writing Desk
Large 19th Century French Ebonised Writing Desk

Large 19th Century French Ebonised Writing Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century French ebonised three drawer writing desk.    Having come out of a Paris apartment, this piece can free stand as polished on all sides. Wonderful original hide wr...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ebony

Rare Antique Barrister's Bureau, English Secretary, Escritoire, Georgian, C.1760
Rare Antique Barrister's Bureau, English Secretary, Escritoire, Georgian, C.1760

Rare Antique Barrister's Bureau, English Secretary, Escritoire, Georgian, C.1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, mahogany and boxwood fall-front writing cabinet or secretary with myriad concealed storage, dating to the high Georgian period, circa 1760.

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1760s British Georgian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.
Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.

Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.

Located in Malibu, CA

There are three inset leather panels for a perfect writing surface.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk
Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk

Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Finely crafted with a hinged leather writing lid enclosing a fitted interior comprising drawers. The sides with pull out slides and a drawer for pens and ink. Raised on circular tape...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk

By Fornasetti

Located in New York, NY

The exquisite antique table desk, shown here, represents the first collaboration between MC Home and Fornasetti. The desk was purchased in Italy and hand-decorated by Fornasetti usin...

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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Desk Writing Table Pedestal 1910
Chippendale Desk Writing Table Pedestal 1910

Chippendale Desk Writing Table Pedestal 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Refined mahogany desk or writing table in the Chippendale manner Features swan neck handle draw fronts terminating on blood ball and claw legs The top finished with a tooled leather ...

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1910s Chippendale Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

This elegant writing desk was created in France in the late 18th century, during the reign of King Louis XVI (1774-1792). The desk is designed in a refined neoclassical style which w...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk
French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk

French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Brighton, Sussex

French 19th Century ladies fall front bureau de dame, having wonderful Amboyna, veneers with classical Boxwood inlay to the centre depicting a classical urn with over flowing flowers...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Writing Desk
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Writing Desk

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

.18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Writing Desk. This desk features beautifully detailed marquetry, including a central floral basket motif on top and complementary inlaid dec...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Wood

LATE 18TH-CENTURY INLAID DROP-FRONT WRITING DESK
LATE 18TH-CENTURY INLAID DROP-FRONT WRITING DESK

LATE 18TH-CENTURY INLAID DROP-FRONT WRITING DESK

Located in Firenze, FI

An elegant and distinctive drop-front writing desk, entirely veneered with fine inlays of cherry burl and walnut, and embellished with refined geometric stringing in fruitwood. This ...

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1780s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

By Holland & Sons

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland & Sons Lovingly constructed in Bois Citronnier, and Purpleheart woods, with exten...

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1860s English Louis XV Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Ormolu

Remarkable Swedish Writing Desk, Rococo, c. 1752-1773
Remarkable Swedish Writing Desk, Rococo, c. 1752-1773

Remarkable Swedish Writing Desk, Rococo, c. 1752-1773

Located in Djursholm, SE

Swedish writing desk, Stockholm, mid-18th century. A remarkable example of Swedish Rococo, in the manner of Lorentz Nordin, court cabinetmaker in Stockholm from 1743 and master of th...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Chippendale Writing Desk Mahogany Ball and Claw Feet
Chippendale Writing Desk Mahogany Ball and Claw Feet

Chippendale Writing Desk Mahogany Ball and Claw Feet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Superb mahogany writing desk beautifully crafted in the Chippendale style Raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in boldly carved ball and claw feet Finely carved masks adorn th...

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1920s Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique Regency Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard Writing Desk
Rare Antique Regency Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard Writing Desk

Rare Antique Regency Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

A rare and exceptional antique Regency mahogany secretaire sideboard dating to circa 1815, beautifully designed as both an elegant sideboard and a fully fitted writing desk. The piec...

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1810s English Regency Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Very Large Mahogany Writing Slope / Campaign Desk
Very Large Mahogany Writing Slope / Campaign Desk

Very Large Mahogany Writing Slope / Campaign Desk

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very rare large 19th century English Mahogany writing slope or lap desk in very good original condition. The top lid opens up to double folding flaps that retains the original vel...

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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Writing Table
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Writing Table

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Writing Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This 19th Century French Mahogany and Ormlou mounted desk has the advantage of two extra slides to give extra work area when needed. It is profusely covered in ormlou mounts on both...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Writing Table
Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Writing Table

Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Writing Table

Located in Astoria, NY

A late 19th-century French Provincial oak writing table or desk, sourced in Provence, France. Crafted from solid oak, the table features an unusually substantial 1.5-inch-thick plank...

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1880s French French Provincial Antique Writing Cabinet

Materials

Oak

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Antique Writing Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique writing cabinet for your home. Each antique writing cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique writing cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique writing cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique writing cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maple & Co., Paul Sormani and Gillows of Lancaster & London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Writing Cabinet?

An antique writing cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,221, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $341,065.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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

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

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

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

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

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Writing Cabinet

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Look at the listing's noted origin, period and materials; hand-cut dovetail joinery and hand-lettered drawer labels are common signs of age.

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