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Large Attractive Very Old Eastern European Pine Secretaire
Pinefinders
for sale €1,521     $1,651
£1,300
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Large Attractive Very Old Eastern European Pine Secretaire

19th century
For Sale by Pinefinders
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A very attractive, tall, very old pine Secretaire, with 2 glazed doors and glazed angled side panels (with 2 shelves inside) in the top section, a drop down writing surface with 6 drawers inside (each with a small brass knob), and 2 doors with a single shelf inside the base. Separates into 2 parts for delivery.

Dating from around 1880, currently in bare wood having recently been stripped of its original paint, in very nice condition for its age, all locks, keys, and catches we will make sure are working for you.

Can be purchased as it is for £1300, or waxed: £1490.

Height: 87.5” (writing slope height: 30.5”), width: 58”, depth: 18”, writing slope would be 32” away from your wall when open.

Physical Dimensions
Height
223cm (87.80")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Pinefinders has dated this Antique Pine Secretaire Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA951891
Dealers Internal Reference
V7900H
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Description
A very attractive, tall, very old pine Secretaire, with 2 glazed doors and glazed angled side panels (with 2 shelves inside) in the top section, a drop down writing surface with 6 drawers inside (each with a small brass knob), and 2 doors with a single shelf inside the base. Separates into 2 parts for delivery.
fig 1. A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard.
fig 1. Large Attractive Very Old Eastern European Pine Secretaire

Dating from around 1880, currently in bare wood having recently been stripped of its original paint, in very nice condition for its age, all locks, keys, and catches we will make sure are working for you.

Can be purchased as it is for £1300, or waxed: £1490.

Height: 87.5” (writing slope height: 30.5”), width: 58”, depth: 18”, writing slope would be 32” away from your wall when open.

Height
223cm (87.80")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Pinefinders has dated this Antique Pine Secretaire Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA951891
Dealers Internal Ref
V7900H
Pinefinders
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Serving pine lovers across the UK through our online store and showroom.

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Archive I A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard.

Large Attractive Very Old Eastern European Pine Secretaire

Archive II A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard. View II
Archive III A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard. View III
Archive IV A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard. View IV
Archive V A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard. View V
Archive VI A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard. View VI
Archive VII A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard. View VII
Archive VIII A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard. View VIII
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Archive X A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard. View X
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Unit 7a Alexander House
Thame Rd Industrial Estate
Thame Rd
Haddenham
Aylesbury
Bucks
HP17 8BZ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2012
Items For Sale 28
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Location: Unit 7a Alexander House, Thame Rd Industrial Estate, Thame Rd, Haddenham, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP17 8BZ, United Kingdom
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A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard.
Large Attractive Very Old Eastern European Pine Secretaire
Ref: SA951891
A large natural pine secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a fold-down desk surface with internal drawers, and a lower two-door cupboard.
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An Eastern European pine secretaire is a dual-purpose cabinet featuring a glazed upper display section, a fall-front desk compartment with internal drawers, and lower storage cupboards. Originating in the nineteenth century, these pieces were crafted from solid pine and designed for writing and storage in domestic settings.

Traditional pine secretaires are constructed from solid Baltic or European pine using hand-cut dovetail joints, plank backs, and wooden drawer runners. Features often include hand-carved beaded mouldings, glass panels in the upper doors, and brass or iron drop handles.

Authentic nineteenth-century secretaires display hand-planed surfaces, natural timber shrinkage over time, square hand-cut nails, and wear around keyholes and desk hinges. Original drawer interiors typically reveal unpainted timber with clear historical joinery marks.

Position a large pine secretaire as a focal piece in a living room, study, or hallway to add architectural structure. Modern styling pairs the raw wood texture with simple ceramics, art prints inside the glazed cabinet, or muted wall shades like sage green or deep navy.

Maintain solid pine by wiping surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. Apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber, preserve its patina, and protect against atmospheric moisture changes.
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