This regal cabinet was built in the 19th century, but it holds some surprisingly advanced secrets. Hidden behind nearly every surface is another compartment, drawer, tool, or other delight. The Berlin Secretary Cabinet is a marvel of European furniture making. It was built by the legendary Abraham and David Roentgen, master cabinetmakers of the late
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Although very useful pieces of furniture, secretaries are gradually sinking into oblivion. EMILY is our attempt to buck this trend. Its no-frills design and functionality lend an air of elegance to this thoroughly practical piece of furniture cutting a perfect figure in both contemporary and classic interiors. The stable yet graceful secretary is made from solid wood. Behind the drop-down desk is a whole array of drawers and storage spaces to keep documents and bits and bobs neatly organised. The desktop can be flipped down in a simple move with the wooden support rails effortlessly sliding out of the body. Available in either of eight different types of domestic hardwood. The surface is oiled and waxed. Available in the following types timber: beech, oak, maple, ash, cherry, pear, walnut
Today marks the end of the first half of my masters program! WAHOOOO. We had a huge poster presentation and celebration. So, I thought it was only appropriate to look at desks. I’ve been look…
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I have kept my eye on Summer Thornton ever since I saw her home tour on Apartment Therapy. I love how her style is a hip take on traditional. All of her interiors are gorgeous, and I especially love her own apartment. She's an interior designer and has an amazing website as well. I have been wanting a brass table like this sooooo bad! Love all of the Designers Guild fabrics that she uses around her apartment, as well as the Kelly Wearstler Imperial Trellis coffee table! Personally I'm crazy about blue velvet, tufted upholstery and nailhead trim, so this is perfection in my book. I adore this color, the perfect robin's egg blue... I need to find this color! XO Athena
Those of you who have been following along for awhile know about my fondness for anything with multiple drawers, nooks & crannies ~ here and here. When a woodworker friend of mine posted a photo of the Wooton Patent Desk on his FB page, I was totally smitten ~ I have never seen anything like this anywhere! I wonder if you came upon a piece of furniture like that shown below if you would even think to open it up? Imagine finding this inside ~ I think I just might have a heart attack ~ especially if it was at a price I could afford! Guess I will keep an eye open from now on! {images from here} I did a bit of searching and located a few other examples that are shown below. I also found out a bit of history about the Wooton Patent Desk. This sort of desk was produced by William Wooton from 1870 through 1884 ~ it was called a "secretary desk" and its function was to organize any sort of office paperwork. These desks were expensive at the time (and now!) and only the wealthy could afford such a piece of furniture. The craftsmanship and details on these pieces is just amazing ~ I especially love the different ways the little drawers were designed ~ ie. the addition of numbers or the drawer pulls. {images above from here} {images above from here} I love that this piece of furniture was advertised as "The King of Desks" ~ I can't imagine that there was much competition! Another of the advertising slogans used for the Wooton's Patent Desk was that it was "A place for everything & everything in its place" ~ nice to know where that saying originated! {image & more info here} {image from here} Great vintage photo above that shows a Wooton desk being used in an office ~ must have been a successful business to be able to afford such nice office furniture. Below is a book on the desks ~ might be fun to take a look at to learn more and see other examples. {buy book here} So, how do we go from the Wooton's Patent Desk to that shown below? Granted, the cabinet below would fit most budgets, but after seeing a Wooton, this just doesn't cut it ~ plastic or vinyl drawers ~ UGH! Paperboard boxes with metal pulls would improve this considerably ~ even if it increased the price. What do you think?! {image from here}
It's a wooden secretary's desk - or you can use it as a wall shelf. And with a retro hint of the Air France fabric suitcase of the 60s! What an awesome
A wood rolltop desk speaks of history in days gone by where great things were invented before the age of computers, such is the case with Secreter Carpett
5152Z secretary by Dyrlund.Our sharp edged edged secretary 5152Z has a more contemporary look. It has exactly the same features as our more rounded models maintaining the same high level of craftsmanship. Notice the square recessed handles and the inside parts which although having a sharper edge still require a lot of hand finishing. The more detailed photos show the secretary desk closed also as well as other details.5152PCZ = Version without small drawers above.1 wooden shelf adjustable,wooden writing surface.Available in: teak, oak,ash,cherry,steamed beech,pine,alder,redheart beech,walnut.
Refinish an Antique Secretary DeskThis drop-front secretary desk was very faded, scratched and watermarked. It needed refinishing and the drawers were loose and required gluing (the drawer sides were coming apart).The client wrote me this review about all the furniture I restored for her: “Recently, I had the good fortune to find Mark Fry from
*SOLD!* If you'd like a similar refinished secretary desk/secretary hutch - message me! (SOLD). This refinished secretary desk/hutch has been restored and painted in a popular blue paint color called Naval by Benjamin Moore. Featuring golden brass original hardware on the serpentine drawers and showstopping wood inlays on the glass doors. This piece would look exquisite in a living room, bedroom, office, nursery or playroom. DIMENSIONS: 77h. 29w. 15 1/4d. *To save on Etsy taxes/fees, we accept Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal as well!* *SHIPPING: PENDING FREE SHIPPING FREE TO MOST ZIP CODES* Note: This item is available for local pick up or delivery within Chicagoland, IL. Please message me prior to checkout for delivery to confirm destination address is included in free shipping.* DELIVERY: Ships free within MOST of mainland USA via private white-glove shipping carriers or curbside delivery services (which is the standard). Message me prior to checkout with your zip code. Transactions must be completed to schedule shipment. You must contact me to confirm. This item is ready to be shipped, however shipping timeframes will depend on the carrier that is chosen. **If you choose standard shipping: this includes delivery TO FIRST FLOOR ONLY. You are responsible for providing help if the item needs to be moved beyond that point.** All sales are final. Shipping costs non-refundable. I am not responsible for occurred damage during transit. *Please be aware that all furniture pieces have been pre-owned/pre-loved and most are vintage or antique. Due to their history and age, these pieces usually have perfect imperfections that give them charm, character, and uniqueness. We do not fix all imperfections for every piece. Note, antique pieces can also be more delicate and prone to wear/tear even after restoration. Customers buying furniture like this should be advised to treat their new pieces with the utmost care. *Pieces needing repair or any visible tlc have been repaired to the best of my team’s ability. Each piece is in good, working condition (unless specified in the description). *In-person paint colors as well as wax and stain shades may vary from what you see on your computer or phone screen due to lighting, monitor settings, and other variables.
This outdated secretary desk got a complete makeover with bold paint and wallpaper. Come see how gorgeous it is now with a new look that balances vintage and modern details.
This neo-classic fall-front secretary not only has the beauty of Louis XVI style furniture but is very practical for modern living. It is perfect for small spaces, yet still provides a lot of storage and a large desk surface quite suitable for a laptop computer. It was hand made in France of mahogany with brass mounts and a beautifully figured marble top. It has 3 large drawers (1 above and 2 below the desk section) as well as 6 small drawers with 2 shelves and 2 cubbies in the desk compartment. The fall front has a working original lock and key. less
Our handcrafted Mayan Secretary Desk is perfect for your cabin, studio apartment, or any small space. Design yours in the wood and stain you prefer.
*****SOLD***** This stunning antique solid mahogany Secretary Desk with Hutch has been hand painted with a custom creamy white chalk paint and lightly distressed. The interior is hand painted in noir chalk paint, along with original antique hardware refinished in a flat black. Original glass doors with key lock hole and lots of storage. Three very roomy drawers with vintage lace decoupage on drawer sides, adding to the distinct antique beauty of this piece. A lightly distressed delicate feather is displayed on the angled desk front, personalizing this one of a kind piece as well.
Freight Shipping Is Not Available! My delivery area includes all of NJ, DE, MD, Eastern PA, Southern NY, NYC and boroughs, Southern CT, Northern VA What does this means for you? If you are within my delivery area it means that you do not need to own a pickup truck, large van or rent a cargo van to pick up your table from a freight shipping facility (unassembled). Freight terminals are usually not very close to residential areas. Even if you find one close by, you will still have to pick it up and assemble it yourself. Best case scenario, UShip delivers it to your house and leaves it outside for you bring in and assemble yourself. I personally deliver each piece of furniture myself. What does this mean to you? It means that all you have to do is open your front door, tell me where the table will be going, and let me do all the work. I arrive exactly when I say I will be there (usually weekend mornings) so you can free up your day to do other important things. My delivery rates are very reasonable. The first 50 round trip miles are free from 19350 zip code (SE Pennsylvania). After that I charge a nominal $.75 per RT mile. I have not increased my rates even though gas prices have soared in the last couple of years. My fees are usually less than a shipping company will charge to drop it off at a terminal or outside of your home unassembled. This is a beautifully restored Chippendale Secretary desk that will be a great conversation piece in any home. This is the only desk available! It was chalk painted with Dixie Belle In The Navy paint and accented with metallic copper hardware. The upper interior cabinet was also painted with metallic copper paint. Every surface is protected with Chalk paint polyurethane.
This dated desk was transformed using the new Silk paint line in a gorgeous true black, Anchor! The newly shined hardware sets it off and wait until you see the interior!
I have kept my eye on Summer Thornton ever since I saw her home tour on Apartment Therapy. I love how her style is a hip take on traditional. All of her interiors are gorgeous, and I especially love her own apartment. She's an interior designer and has an amazing website as well. I have been wanting a brass table like this sooooo bad! Love all of the Designers Guild fabrics that she uses around her apartment, as well as the Kelly Wearstler Imperial Trellis coffee table! Personally I'm crazy about blue velvet, tufted upholstery and nailhead trim, so this is perfection in my book. I adore this color, the perfect robin's egg blue... I need to find this color! XO Athena
Those of you who have been following along for awhile know about my fondness for anything with multiple drawers, nooks & crannies ~ here and here. When a woodworker friend of mine posted a photo of the Wooton Patent Desk on his FB page, I was totally smitten ~ I have never seen anything like this anywhere! I wonder if you came upon a piece of furniture like that shown below if you would even think to open it up? Imagine finding this inside ~ I think I just might have a heart attack ~ especially if it was at a price I could afford! Guess I will keep an eye open from now on! {images from here} I did a bit of searching and located a few other examples that are shown below. I also found out a bit of history about the Wooton Patent Desk. This sort of desk was produced by William Wooton from 1870 through 1884 ~ it was called a "secretary desk" and its function was to organize any sort of office paperwork. These desks were expensive at the time (and now!) and only the wealthy could afford such a piece of furniture. The craftsmanship and details on these pieces is just amazing ~ I especially love the different ways the little drawers were designed ~ ie. the addition of numbers or the drawer pulls. {images above from here} {images above from here} I love that this piece of furniture was advertised as "The King of Desks" ~ I can't imagine that there was much competition! Another of the advertising slogans used for the Wooton's Patent Desk was that it was "A place for everything & everything in its place" ~ nice to know where that saying originated! {image & more info here} {image from here} Great vintage photo above that shows a Wooton desk being used in an office ~ must have been a successful business to be able to afford such nice office furniture. Below is a book on the desks ~ might be fun to take a look at to learn more and see other examples. {buy book here} So, how do we go from the Wooton's Patent Desk to that shown below? Granted, the cabinet below would fit most budgets, but after seeing a Wooton, this just doesn't cut it ~ plastic or vinyl drawers ~ UGH! Paperboard boxes with metal pulls would improve this considerably ~ even if it increased the price. What do you think?! {image from here}
A Swedish Gustavian period grey painted drop-front secretary from circa 1780 with multiple inner drawers and four drawers on the façade. Discover the sublime craftsmanship of this Swedish Gustavian period drop-front secretary, circa 1780. Clothed in a subtle fusion of gray and beige, this timeless piece captures the essence of Scandinavian refinement. The drop-front desk opens to reveal a perfectly arranged tableau of inner drawers, their spatial geometry elegantly encircling a central door. A quartet of drawers graces the lower section—two small ones perched atop a pair of more spacious compartments. Slender tapered feet anchor the piece, lending an air of delicate sophistication. Desk dimensions stand at a comfortable height of 28.8 inches, extending to a depth of 39.5 inches when opened. Ideal for the work-from-home lifestyle, this drop-front secretary effortlessly marries form and function. It is not merely a workspace but also a refined piece of history, perfect for enriching a study, living room, or bedroom. Whether employed for writing heartfelt letters or storing cherished keepsakes, its presence elevates any room with a layer of classic elegance.
It's a wooden secretary's desk - or you can use it as a wall shelf. And with a retro hint of the Air France fabric suitcase of the 60s! What an awesome
I painted this secretary desk in Duck Egg blue. I use it everyday and really like it as my new office space. It is a Governor Winthro...
Carpanelli Arts Secretary Desk in Walnut USD 8,605 Ships in 7-8 weeks Add to bag Ask for more infoRequest customization A stunning objet d'art that will add a lavish and refined accent in a private study or living room, this desk was crafted of wood covered in black walnut veneer. The surface of the piece, with its curves and unique silhouette, is adorned throughout with inlaid works in several precious woods and is illuminated with real mother-of-pearl additions that make it a true jewel. The round hatch opens to several interior drawers and one secret compartment.Read More Handcrafted for you in Italy in 7-8 weeks Shipping to United States: USD 430 (Curbside) Need White Glove delivery? Fill in the form Product Details MaterialWalnut wood, Mother-of-pearlDimensions (in)W 40.55 x D 22.05 x H 43.31Product referenceCARPMB-098TearsheetDownload Buy with confidence Worldwide Shipping. Find out our Shipping Options Expert Design Advice at your Service Best Price Guaranteed. Read about our Buyer Protection Program 14 Days Returns. Read our Returns Policy Request Customization
The secretary desk has been in vogue since the 18th century and for good reason - it's one of the most useful and versatile pieces you can own. We took the best of our favorite English antiques and added a few modern conveniences to create our lovely Stewart Secretary Desk. Finely crafted of hardwood and veneers with warm oak finish, the beautifully compact case tucks into the corner of a living room or bedroom with room above for a great mirror or piece of art. The canted front with working key lock drops down on slow-close hinges to create a generous worksurface. Interior has ample room for your laptop and everyday supplies. A covered cubby hidden inside conceals a charging strip with three sockets and two USB ports for neat and easy cord management. Back interior panel is covered in clear mirror, opening up the space as it amplifies the ambient light. Storage drawer beneath corrals paperwork, files, and additional supplies. Deep bottom draw with faux double-front accommodates your letter- and legal-size files. Drawers open on full extension glides with classic bail pulls finished in antique brass. Stewart Secretary Desk features: Warm oak finish Drop-down 30"H desktop with safety hinges & working key lock Antique brass escutcheons Clear mirror inside back Two storage drawers (bottom drawer for legal/letter size files) Hidden charging strip with 3 power outlets and 2 USB ports Cord management Antique brass finish bail pulls & fittings Flared feet Full-extension metal drawer glides Crafted of hardwood and fine veneers Fully assembled
Beautifully restored secretary desk. Secretary desk is in excellent vintage condition. Its straight-edged shape allows it to blend seamlessly into any room. It has four claw feet, four curved drawers with the original hardware, and a pull down desk with a storage cubby that includes hidden compartments. The interior space creates a beautiful backdrop with inspirational words from world renowned poets for storing decor, keepsakes and/or books. This item is a perfect blend of classic and contemporary and will blend beautifully into any space! It was hand painted in ‘Caviar’ by Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint, with raised wallpaper covering in front and finished in black wax + satin clear coat on details. Measurements: 30.5” W x 15.5”D x 80”H This is an old piece. Due to the age, there are signs of use. We believe this adds to the beauty. To save you money on taxes and fees, our shop also accepts Venmo, Zelle or Cash App! Message us to do so! We do NOT accept returns or refunds. Please send a message with any questions or if you would like additional photos! We want you to be confident in your purchase and to love the piece as much as we do!
A wood rolltop desk speaks of history in days gone by where great things were invented before the age of computers, such is the case with Secreter Carpett
