Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Early 20th Century Italian Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
1870s Eastlake Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Glass, Walnut
1860s Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Other Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Leather, Walnut
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Wood
19th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Other Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
1890s French Louis XIII Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
17th Century American Agra Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Hardwood, Walnut
1860s French Louis Philippe Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century American Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut, Glass
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century American Federal Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
1880s English Queen Anne Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
1750s French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Iron
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut, Glass
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century American Eastlake Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century French Other Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
1750s Swiss Baroque Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American George III Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Glass, Walnut
1780s German Louis XVI Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
1760s English Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
1870s American Federal Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
18th Century French Queen Anne Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Mirror, Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Nutwood, Walnut, Pine
Early 20th Century Chippendale Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut, Glass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut, Burl
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Maple, Oak, Walnut
1750s English George II Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Georgian Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Leather, Tulipwood, Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Maple, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Marble, Ormolu
1820s German Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Elm, Walnut
19th Century English Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Secretary Desk Antique
Bronze
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An 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.
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