A French term for a type of bureau desk in translation a 'secretary'. Like a bureau, it has a drop front that pulls out to reveal a writing surface, small drawers and pigeonholes. Its front, however, is usually disguised as a drawer which, when let down, is supported on semicircular brass slides known as quadrants. The secretaire may have either cupboards or drawers beneath the writing desk.

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A French flame mahogany secretaire à abattant, the rectangular…

French Flame Mahogany Secretaire with Marquetry Decoration

A French flame mahogany secretaire à abattant, the rectangular marble top, above an inverted cornice and a frieze drawer, below a fall front, enclosing leather writing surface pigeon holes and small drawers below three drawers with marquetry decoration,…

A French Empire style figured walnut secretaire à abattant, the…

French Empire Figured Walnut Secretaire with Marble Top

A French Empire style figured walnut secretaire à abattant, the marble top above long drawer and a fall enclosing a fitted interior, below three drawers flanked by pilasters. 152 cm high, 97 cm wide, 49 cm deep.

19th century mahogany secretaire on bracket feet

Mahogany Secretaire on Bracket Feet

19th century mahogany secretaire on bracket feet

Small chiffonier / secretaire in mahogany

Mahogany Chiffonier with Secretaire

Small chiffonier / secretaire in mahogany

A French Louis XV style 20th century kingwood secretaire -…

Louis XV Style Kingwood Secrétaire with Marble Top

A French Louis XV style 20th century kingwood secretaire - abattant, the rectangular marble top, above an inverted cornice, below a fall front, enclosing leather writing surface pigeon holes and small drawers below three drawers, on tapering supports with…

A French kingwood floral marquetry decorated secretaire -…

Kingwood Floral Marquetry Secretaire with Marble Top

A French kingwood floral marquetry decorated secretaire - abattant, the inset rectangular marble top, above a frieze drawer, below a fall front with floral marquetry panel, enclosing leather writing surface pigeon holes and small drawers below three…

A French Louis XV style kingwood secretaire - abattant, with…

Louis XV Style Kingwood Secretaire with Marquetry Decoration

A French Louis XV style kingwood secretaire - abattant, with floral marquetry decoration, circa 1900, the rectangular marble top, above an inverted cornice, below a fall front with floral marquetry decoration, enclosing leather writing surface pigeon…

A French kingwood floral marquetry decorated secretaire -…

Floral Marquetry Secretaire with Vernis Martin Panel

A French kingwood floral marquetry decorated secretaire - abattant, the rectangular marble top, above an inverted cornice, below a fall front with Vernis Martin painted panel with ormolu surround, enclosing leather writing surface pigeon holes and small…

A French kingwood parquetry decorated secretaire - abattant,…

French Kingwood Parquetry Secretaire with Marble Top

A French kingwood parquetry decorated secretaire - abattant, the rectangular green marble top, above a frieze drawer, below a fall front, enclosing leather writing surface pigeon holes and small drawers below three drawers with parquetry decoration, on…

A 19th century European fall front secretaire chest with…

19th Century Quartered Veneer Secrétaire Chest

A 19th century European fall front secretaire chest with quartered veneer decoration to the drawer, panelled cupboards, the interior with multiple drawers and a central cupboard. No key. Height 170 cm. Width 102 cm. Depth 50 cm

An 18th century Flemish flame mahogany & fruitwood marquetry…

Flemish Marquetry Bureau with Fitted Interior

An 18th century Flemish flame mahogany & fruitwood marquetry bureau, the secretaire drawer resting on lopers and with fitted interior and well; three drawers under. Width 106 cm

Antique French Empire secretaire a abattant, in mahogany with…

French Empire Mahogany Secretaire with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Antique French Empire secretaire a abattant, in mahogany with gilt bronze mounts, the fall front reveals a fitted interior with green leather writing surface, cupboards below, standing 140 cm high, 98 cm wide, 43 cm deep

A fine Napoleon III marble-topped Thuya and rosewood secretaire…

Napoleon III Marble-Top Secretaire Commode

A fine Napoleon III marble-topped Thuya and rosewood secretaire commode, third quarter 19th century, the rectangular top inset with veined white marble above a fall-front secretaire drawer fitted with a leather-lined writing surface and small drawers, a…