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Biedermeier Walnut Secretary
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Chest, Biedermeier walnut secretary with cabinet below. Desk has four
Category

Antique 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Secretary
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary
H 37.5 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Louis XV-Style Cabinet with Secretary
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a truly exceptional cabinet with a hidden writing desk. This exquisite piece of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This cabinet dates from circa 1920, produced in Germany. With 12 drawers and a door with a shelf
Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine, Plywood

Secretary Cabinet, 1920s
Secretary Cabinet, 1920s
H 83.08 in W 50.79 in D 29.53 in
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian drop-front secretary cabinet, hand-crafted in the early 19th Century in Sweden
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
H 49 in W 47.75 in D 21 in
Russian Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Russian (Possibly Baltic) (18/19th Century) mahogany & bronze trim secretary cabinet with a roll
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Baltic Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Russian Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
Russian Mahogany Secretary Cabinet
H 88 in W 44.25 in D 23.75 in
Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Painted and Gilt Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Spanish painted and gilt wood cabinet with 14 drawers. Measurements: Height: 51.5
Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Painted and Gilt Secretary Cabinet
Painted and Gilt Secretary Cabinet
H 51.5 in W 29.75 in D 15.5 in
Period English Regency Secretary Cabinet with Ebonized Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency period mahogany and satinwood two-piece secretary cabinet. Pine secondary wood. Top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Secretary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
1930s Art Deco secretary cabinet. Exquisite Art Deco display cabinet in walnut with glass front
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Secretary Cabinet
1930s Art Deco Secretary Cabinet
H 45.5 in W 48 in D 12 in
Poul Hundevad Rosewood Secretary Cabinet
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, two piece, rosewood, bookcase secretary cabinet by Poul Hundevad features a 26 inch
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Genuine Antique Swedish Pine Clock Cabinet with a Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet with a secretary desk. The cabinet is made in two parts, with a lower
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped cabinet with a scrolled bonnet, a centre compartment with door opening to two shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Burl

Italian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive Italian Rococo style walnut veneer secretary cabinet, early 20th century. The top part
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Category

Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Display Cabinet / Bookcase with Secretary in Oak, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Large display cabinet with secretary restored oak bookcase Features: Six-door model with
Category

Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Splendid early antique Gustavian style secretary cabinet, made in Sweden, circa late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Colorful Rococo Style Painted Secretary Cabinet with Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
intensified by the oversizing of the hinges, pulls and escutcheons, this Secretary would fit right in on a
Category

Vintage 1940s Rococo Revival Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pine cabinet. Removable shelves inside make it great for linen storage or cupboard. Clean
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
Exceptional in every way! Imported from Belgium this French display cabinet with secretary desk is
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, teak, secretary desk cabinet features a lockable, pull-down desk ledge at 26 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
H 37.25 in W 39.25 in D 19.5 in
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand
Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 't Woonhuys
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant drop front desk secretary in solid cherry, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for 't
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Nickel

Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Unique Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings
H 53.15 in W 33.27 in D 17.72 in
Secretary Cabinet by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
A Macassar ebony secretaire side cabinet with a rectangular stepped top above an open recess and a
Category

Early 20th Century Secretaires

Materials

Macassar

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 pair of arched doors with beveled glass. Opening to an elaborate interior with variou...
Category

Antique 1750s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Oak

Berkey & Gay Painted Decorated Petit Secretary Display Cabinet with Shelves Burl
By William A. Berkey Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Berkey & Gay Painted Decorated Petit Secretary Display Cabinet with Shelves Burl MINT!
Category

20th Century American Adam Style Vitrines

Materials

Burl

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare late Art Deco vitrine cabinet with a medium stained Macassar veneer and mirror backed bar on
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Bamboo Secretary Cabinet Desk with Turned Bronze Legs and Bronze Hinges
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
The bamboo secretary is a contemporary take on a traditional cabinet used for letter writing. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Stunning Poul Hundevad Rosewood Secretary Cabinet , Denmark
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modern, two piece, book matched rosewood, bookcase secretary cabinet by Poul Hundevad
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

18th C. Venetian Tall Secretary Cabinet with Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian tall secretary cabinet from the 18th century. This antique 7.75 feet tall
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
Edward Wormley style Mid-Century Modern case piece with drawers at base and drop-down secretary at
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

English Secretary, Cabinet with Mahogany Glass Top, circa 1850, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
High rectangular carcass, two doors. over it extendable writing board provided with several drawers and shelves. Rear-mounted glass top with rung glazing. Extremely rare in this vers...
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English Secretary, Cabinet with Mahogany Glass Top, circa 1850, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
High rectangular carcass, two doors. over it extendable writing board provided with several drawers and shelves. Rear-mounted glass top with rung glazing. Extremely rare in this vers...
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Jasper Cabinet Georgian Red Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Rococo secretary desk / cabinet with an upper door that folds down to reveal a writing
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Lajos Kozma Bar Cabinet or Secretary
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning and rare 1930s marquetry starburst front bar cabinet or secretary by Hungarian architect
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian two-piece walnut secretary cabinet with a base having a drawer whose front folds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Rustic 19th Century Country French Secretary, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Rustic 19th century Country French secretary ~ Cabinet is the perfect choice for the casual decor
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Iron

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Dutch neoclassical apothecary cabinet ~ secretary was obviously a product of sublimely
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Thomasville Cherry Blockfront Secretary Bookcase Cabinet Dry Bar Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional Thomasville blockfront secretary bookcase or dry bar, circa last quarter 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Secretary, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic walnut secretary ~ Cabinet is a superlative example of the mastery of
Category

Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Small Secretary or Cabinet in Burl Walnut with Dome, 18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
rare small secretary in walnut from the 18th century of very good quality with its dome English
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Secretary with Flap, 1950
Located in Marseille, FR
Secretary shelves 1950 with crosspiece, with an indoor lamp of dimension height 186 cm for a width
Category

20th Century Secretaires

Secretary with Flap, 1950
Secretary with Flap, 1950
H 73.23 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Cupboard Cabinet with Secretary Desk by R. Slezak, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Żory, PL
cabinet is multifunctional, divided into 5 parts. There are 4 drawers, 3 shelves, 2 display parts with
Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Ebonized Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking cabinet or chest with drop
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
, creating a setback for the upper writing surface. Crafted of Nordic birch and fir, the secretary features
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
H 41.13 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Midcentury Secretary Cabinet by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare secretary cabinet designed by Belgian modernist designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Zebra Wood

19th Century German Biedermeier Veneered Mahogany Cabinet - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique German Biedermeier two-part cabinet with a writing flap made of handcrafted
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Baroque style walnut veneer secretary cabinet, early 20th century. The top part of the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Italian baroque burl walnut secretary desk with a cartouche form mirrored panel beneath a
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Victorian late 19th Display-Bookcase Secretary Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
cabinet in flamed solid mahogany, circa 1890. Elegant masterfully crafted refined piece of furniture
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bonheur du Jour secretary desk cabinet, circa late 1880s. Dark walnut with finial accents and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet. Top glass enclosed display area
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Gray Painted Rococo Writing Secretary and Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1760s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Rococo Secretary and Cabinet in hand painted Gustavian Style Gray and Light Blue Interior
Category

Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Display Cabinet / Secretary Made In Mahogany From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
This large antique display cabinet, doubling as a secretary, showcases timeless elegance and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Cabinet by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Danish Modern teak secretary cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Tall Cabinet Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
. This entire folk art secretary cabinet has been restored and waxed so it is strong, stable and ready to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Paint, Wood

Small French Napoleon III Lady's Secretary Cabinet of 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bonheur du jour: Small French Napoleon III lady's secretary cabinet of 19th century. It is made in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage secretary desk Good condition. Upholstered in a black and white floral toile inside. Top
Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Secretary With Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal secretary with cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every secretary with cabinet was constructed with great care. There are 4120 variations of the antique or vintage secretary with cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 52 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the secretary with cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A secretary with cabinet made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Børge Mogensen, Baker Furniture Company and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful secretary with cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Secretary With Cabinet?

The average selling price for a secretary with cabinet at 1stDibs is $5,456, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $485,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Secretary With Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Larkin secretary is a type of wooden case good produced by the Larkin Company, which opened in 1875 in Buffalo, New York. The furniture featured a pull-down writing surface and upper and lower shelves. Some also had side storage cabinets and drawers. You'll find a variety of vintage and antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Henredon cabinet is a case good made by the American furniture manufacturer, founded in 1945. The company was especially well known for producing wooden cupboards and cabinets for their own brand and for other designers like Laura Ashley and Ralph Lauren. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henredon cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A barrister cabinet is a cabinet featuring glass panes along the front that allow you to see the contents at a glance, while protecting the items inside from collecting dust. Browse an array of barrister cabinets from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A music cabinet is a piece of furniture originally used to store sheet music in the 18th century. Most feature solid wood construction and have either drawers or open shelves. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique music cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A Shaker cabinet is have a simple design, including recessed-panel doors, light finishes and basic hardware.  The style was inspired by the Shakers, a religious community that espoused a minimalist lifestyle and had among its members extremely skilled craftsmen and carpenters.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    High cabinets, also known as wall cabinets or pantry cabinets, are storage units that can range from 84 inches to 96 inches high. The cabinets provide an area with functionality and high dramatic style to fit your décor needs. For the look, you can shop a collection of high cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tambour cabinet is one that is positioned vertically so it can store more stuff in a smaller space. One of the noted features of these cabinets are the tambour doors—little slats of wood that roll so the door can be slid up or to the sides and hidden without taking up additional space. Find a collection of tambour cabinets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A specimen cabinet refers to a particular style of cabinetry designed to hold scientific specimens. A specimen cabinet will have large and shallow drawers to better display and access the specimens. Shop a selection of cabinets, including specimen cabinets, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    An inset cabinet has doors, shelves and drawers that fit inside the face frame openings, with minimal gaps between the components.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A pantry cabinet is like a freestanding cupboard for storing dry goods. They’re typically tall and have drawers and shelves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Built-in cabinets are cabinets that are constructed to fit a specific space. Typically these cabinets are set into the wall.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A curio cabinet (or curiosity cabinet) is a large display case typically made of glass with a wooden frame. Small collections are stored in curio cabinets: jewelry, figurines, crystal or any small objects with a common theme.

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