What is a secretaire chest?

A secretaire chest looks like a standard set of drawers from the outside, but the upper drawer pulls out or drops down to reveal a fitted writing desk. Inside, you typically find small compartments for letters, inkwells and secret hiding spots, making it a clever space-saving combination of storage and writing furniture.

How do I use a writing chest today?

These pieces fit naturally into modern studies, living rooms or bedrooms as functional storage units with an integrated workspace. The drawers hold household items or stationery, while the drop-down flap or sliding shelf provides a compact surface for writing letters or placing a laptop.

How do I identify a Georgian writing chest?

Georgian writing chests typically display solid mahogany or figured walnut construction, hand-cut dovetails on the drawer interiors and understated brass hardware. They rely on proportion and timber grain rather than heavy ornamentation to achieve their formal presence.

Search 0

11,185 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 38 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

Writing Drawer Chest

38 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Antique Writing Drawer Chest

225 items · page 15 of 15

← Page 15 of 15 →

An antique writing drawer chest unites the everyday storage of a standard chest with a dedicated writing surface, bringing practicality and classic craftsmanship into the home.

18th century

Save

18th Century Oak Bible Box with Carved Frieze and Three Internal Drawers

From Y Not Antiques

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

boxes

← 1 ... 11 12 13 14 15 →

65,896

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

2,816

Antique Uploads This Month

439,774

Total Antiques Sold

Antique Writing Drawer Chest

18th Century Oak Bible Box with Carved Frieze and Three Internal Drawers

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories