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Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With double arched top over a pair of arched mirror doors opening to a red interior fitted with drawers and shelves, the base with slant lid desk opening to expose a fitted interior ...
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Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase
Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase
H 84 in W 40.5 in D 23.5 in
George III Scarlet Japanned Secretary Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
The case 18th century with later scarlet Japanned decoration. With shaped arched pediment over a
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Antique 1750s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Scarlet Gilt and Polychrome Japanned Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
A marvelous 18th century scarlet gilt and poly chrome secretary later Japanned. This English
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Antique 18th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
A Japanese style carved wood cabinet attributed to G. Viardot. A painted decor imitating Japanese
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in PARIS, FR
A Japanese style carved wood cabinet, with a painted decor imitating Japanese lacquer, ornamented
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th C. Bamboo Chinoiserie Secretary or Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 19th Century Bamboo Chinoiserie Secretary or Cabinet, England, circa late 19th century
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Antique 19th Century British Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Glass, Wood

Large Red Jappaned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Dubai, AE
Fine Queen Anne style red Japanned Chinoiserie secretary cabinet. The triple domed top with eight
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Antique 18th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Large Red Jappaned Bureau Cabinet
Large Red Jappaned Bureau Cabinet
H 104.34 in W 48.04 in D 26.58 in

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Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Lady by a Woodland Stream Holding a Shell c.1690; Oil on canvas
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Located in London, GB
This elegant portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, depicts a beautiful young lady seated in a wooded area, resting one arm on a rock, before a landscape and a warm evening sky. She...
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By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

Antique 19th Century Italian Hand Painted Pine Armoire, C.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Italian beautiful and rustic painted pine armoire, decorated with a decorative pattern in white and grey, has its original lock and key. CONDITION In Good C...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

A Rare and Fine George III 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautifully ornate George III chinoiserie cabinet. The cabinet features a black lacquer finish with detailed artwork that contrasts beautifully against the dark background. This is...
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Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

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Oak, Pine, Lacquer

Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood, Paint

Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander, Brights of Nettlebed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home,...
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20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

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Glass, Hardwood

Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic Burl Wood. Upper cabinet book storage/ display. Drawer storage below.
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Secretaires

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Burl

English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, gilded Greek Key and floral décor, chicken wire doors, drawers and additiona...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wire

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed in Its original finish. circa 1810, Sweden.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
H 42.92 in W 75.99 in D 28.75 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Mirrored Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Secretary desk. Beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie detail on a saffron yellow background. Beautiful mirrored doors with a beveled edge. Lots of great littl...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

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Mirror, Wood

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Chinoiserie Display Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century chinoiserie display cabinet with glass shelves, two hidden drawers, and opening to two bottom doors.
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Wood

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Large Japanese Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
Asian hardwood desk in English form painted with scenes from woodblock prints.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Secretaires

Large Japanese Secretary
Large Japanese Secretary
H 84 in W 54 in D 30.5 in
George III Scarlet Japanned Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped cornice over a pair of doors with green distressed painted interior enclosing shelves , the base a slant lid desk with green painted fitted interior and hidden well over ...
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Antique 1770s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Wood

George III Scarlet Japanned Secretary
George III Scarlet Japanned Secretary
H 81.75 in W 39.25 in D 222 in
George II Green Japanned Secretary Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections with double arched cornice over a pair of etched, beveled mirror doors enclosing shelves and cubbies, the base with hinged fold down writing lid with a fitted interio...
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Antique 1740s English George II Secretaires

George II Green Japanned Secretary Desk
George II Green Japanned Secretary Desk
H 81.5 in W 38.25 in D 22 in
Venetian Rococo Green Japanned Secretary Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped arched cornice over a pair of doors enclosing a red painted interior with shelves over a fold down slant lid writing surface fitted with drawers, over seven drawers with ...
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Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Venetian Rococo Green Japanned Secretary Desk
Venetian Rococo Green Japanned Secretary Desk
H 89.25 in W 41.5 in D 19.5 in
18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In red paint with overall gilt decoration in relief on three sides. With a tall broken crest with small inset mirror, over double doors with mirrors in two parts opening to shelves, ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Fine George 111 Period Japanned Black Lacquered Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine period George 111 Japanned and lacquered drop front secretary. Highly decorated red
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Wood

English Bamboo Secretary with Japan-Lacquered Accents
Located in Austin, TX
An English Bamboo secretary featuring japan-lacquered panels on the front, sides, and shelves with
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Georgian Style, Chinoiserie, Beige Secretary Desk, Bureau Cabinet, Japanned
Located in Manhasset, NY
Japanned, Georgian Style Chinoiserie, Beige Secretary Desk, Bureau Cabinet This is a highly
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1990s Chinoiserie Desks

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Wood

Georgian Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Montreal, QC
An 18th century English Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase, profusely lacquered with exotic birds in a flowering landscape, pavilions and “oriental” figures on a black ground. The upper sec...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Oak, Pine

Georgian Chinoiserie Secretary
Georgian Chinoiserie Secretary
H 85 in W 36 in D 25 in
18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase, George III
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-18th century Georgian secretary bookcase with green lacquered Japanning. This chinoiserie
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Pine

Very Fine George 11 Style 19th C Grand Tortoise and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent 19th century large George11 faux tortoise and Chinoiserie decorated secretary. Hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George II Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Georgian Japanned Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
With broken arch pediment over a pair of mirror doors enclosing shelves, the base with fold down writing lid enclosing a fitted interior over four graduated drawers raised on bracket...
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Secretaires

Georgian Japanned Secretary
Georgian Japanned Secretary
H 90.88 in W 34.75 in D 19.25 in
Queen Anne Japanned Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Likely Dutch. With arched cornice over a pair of arched doors opening to shelves and drawers, the base with hinged slant lid writing surface opening to a fitted compartment with draw...
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Antique 1720s Dutch Queen Anne Bookcases

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Oak, Paint

Queen Anne Japanned Secretary
Queen Anne Japanned Secretary
H 84.5 in W 43.63 in D 23 in
English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Tall Secretary / Slant Front Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English hand decorated and painted Japanned secretary from the 1930s with black , red and gold
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Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Gold, Brass

English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English tall Japanned secretary from the early 20th century with black and gold chinoiserie
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style Red Japanned Chinoiserie Secretary Cabinet
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Queen Anne style red Japanned chinoiserie secretary cabinet. The double domed top with three
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20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Baker Red Chinoiserie Japanned 1593 Venetian Secretary Desk Collectors Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker red chinoiserie japanned 1593 Venetian secretary desk - collectors edition. Item features
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

A Spectacular English Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and grand Chinoiserie Secretary having an intricate detailed decoration both on
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

English Black and Gilt Japanned Drop Front Secretary
Located in Larkspur, CA
Mid 20th Century English Black and Gilt Japanned Drop Front Secretary. The Double Doors with Arched
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20th Century Secretaires

Francis Elkins English Japanned Secretary
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A late 18th Century Lacquered Slant Front Bevelled Mirrored Secretary with later refreshed Japanned
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Magnificent Drexel Chinoiserie Japanned Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Southfield, MI
Signed and dated 1969, this Drexel chinoiserie tall case secretary desk/cabinet was just removed
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Vintage 1960s American Secretaires

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Brass

Japanned Red Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanned red secretary (two parts)
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Secretaires

Japanned Red Secretary
Japanned Red Secretary
H 79 in W 33.75 in D 19 in
Japanned Federal Slant-front Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Rhode Island tiger maple slant-front secretary, dated on its bottom board; with Japanning
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

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Chestnut, Lacquer, Gesso

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Secretary Desk Richly Decorated
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Japanese lacquer secretary desk richly decorated Small size secretary desk with black
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Red Japanned Lacquer Work Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Washington, DC
"Japanned" Chinoiserie Secretary Probably Italian, two-doors over fall-front desk with interior
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20th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Red laquered fallfront secretary with chinoiserie decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
Fallfront secretary with red japaning
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Early 20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Japanese Secretary
Located in Cookeville, TN
Intricate hand-carved flowers made of ivory grace this lovely ornate secretary from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Secretaires

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Ivory, Wood

Anglo-Japanese Secretary
Anglo-Japanese Secretary
H 57 in W 46 in D 28 in
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Japanese Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese secretary you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Japanese secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bone and ivory. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese secretary — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Japanese secretary bearing Georgian, Art Nouveau or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Japanese secretary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Secretary?

Prices for a Japanese secretary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $39,500, while the average can fetch as much as $12,225.

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