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Antique 18th Century Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3513 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This exquisite 18th-century antique bureau bookcase is a remarkable piece of furniture, expertly
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Antique 18th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Satinwood and Mahogany 18th Century Bureau Bookcase Attributable to Thomas Shear
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptional and remarkable late 18th century satinwood and mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase of
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Bureau Bookcase C 1720 Flemish Bookcase 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bureau, bookcase c 1720. Flemish bookcase with hunting scene made in mahogany and oak. Overall
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very small late 18th C English painted oak bureau bookcase. 1780. Reference: 7382 Dimensions
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
H 82 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak bureau bookcase with a mirrrored top. 1770. Height to desk is 30.5
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
H 85 in W 41 in D 23.5 in
18th Century English George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Danish painted oak rococo serpentine bureau bookcase. Great carved decoration
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Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Rosewood Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century rosewood bureau bookcase having a magnificent top section with a shaped
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Antique 18th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Other

Antique 18th Century Rosewood Bureau Bookcase
Antique 18th Century Rosewood Bureau Bookcase
H 95.28 in W 48.43 in D 23.04 in
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later
Located in Atlanta, GA
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George II Bureau Bookcase - 18th Century Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase. Having 4 Oak Lined Graduated Drawers with Original Brassware
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Antique 18th Century George II Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Small Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century well-figured mahogany Bureau bookcase of attractive small proportions having
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century walnut bureau bookcase, the shaped cornice above a mirrored front bookcase with
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Antique 1740s British George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Venetian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Italian bureau bookcase, made in Venice and circa 1750 in date.  It
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Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut

18th Century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning and rare Norwegian baroque oak bureau bookcase circa 1760. Comprising of 3 sections due
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Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Georgian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century Display Cabinet
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Large Antique Georgian Walnut Bureau Bookcase - High-Quality 18th Century Display Piece. Impressive
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Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Solid Walnut English Bureau Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful early 18th century solid walnut bureau bookcase having attractive double domed top
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century chinoiserie Secretary bookcase. The top of the bookcase has
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

English 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Swan Neck Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Swan Neck Pediment and Ogee Feet
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th century Swedish oak painted bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning baroque Swedish painted bureau bookcase circa 1780. Comprising of 2 parts.  Top section
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Rare small early-18th century walnut bureau bookcase cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare, small, English early-18th century walnut bureau bookcase/ cabinet with a moulded swan-neck
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Antique 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine and Rare Early 18th-Century George I Single Dome Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase of diminutive
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Small Size Mid-18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A small-sized mid-18th century mahogany bureau bookcase / cabinet. George II-period, ca 1740
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Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
, reflecting the growing literacy and interest in writing during the 18th century. The waist moulded bureau
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Country House Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 18th-century George III period mahogany country house bureau bookcase, retaining
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Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase ‘Secretaire’
Located in Miami, FL
A late 18th century English George III mahogany Bureau bookcase ‘secretaire’ with fretwork open
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
inches This rare and exceptional bureau bookcase stands as a masterpiece of early 18th-century English
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century George II Bureau Bookcase with Mirrored Doors
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II Bureau bookcase with mirrored doors. The stepped cornice above two mirrored
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Antique 1750s Irish George II Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date. It
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Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Queen Anne Period Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th century walnut double dome bureau bookcase. The mirror doors open to
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Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Very Fine 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine George I period walnut and feather banded bureau bookcase, circa 1720, the moulded
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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Burl, Walnut

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3190 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Transport yourself to the elegance of the 18th century with this exceptional antique mahogany
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Antique 18th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3672 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This exceptional 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase is a piece of the finest quality, showcasing
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Antique 18th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

An 18th Century George I Walnut & Feather Banded Fall Front Bureau Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A superb George I figured walnut & feather banded bureau bookcase. Displaying a charming swan neck
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Antique 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century George III Period Light Oak Country House Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive antique late 18th century, George III period bleached oak with ebony inlay two stage
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

A Fine Early 18th Century George I Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1715
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine early 18th-century George I burr walnut veneered bureau bookcase of diminutive proportions
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Mid 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Bureau bookcase Of Very Attractive, Rare
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
A very impressive mahogany bureau cabinet / bookcase / secretary*, with secret compartments. In the
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Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18th Century Burl Walnut Veneered Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 18th century burl walnut veneered bureau cabinet. The upper section with swan neck top over
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Venetian Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental antique Venetian bureau bookcase, Circa 1880 in date. It is a superb copy of an 18th
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Antique 1880s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George II mahogany bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a
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Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Other

George II Carved Walnut & Feather Banded Bureau Bookcase
By Giles Grendey
Located in London, GB
A Superb George II Carved Walnut and Feather Banded Bureau Bookcase, attributed to Giles Grendey
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Antique 18th Century George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality figured walnut bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a pair of
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Antique 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 18th century antique Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase having
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Swan Neck Pediment Circa 1740
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome early Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase with pedimented top; the bookcase section with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 18th century antique Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase having
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Bureau Bookcase in Inlaid Walnut, c. 1710
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Bureau Bookcase of the Queen Anne period. The frame constructed in walnut, with inlaid
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Queen Anne Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut & Featherbanded Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Queen Anne fantastic quality burr walnut and featherbanded bureau bookcase having a shaped
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing good quality 18th century Dutch Marquetry bureau bookcase, having wonderful flowers
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
H 94.1 in W 48.43 in D 24.81 in
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th century Dutch marquetry inlaid bureau bookcase. Having a double dome top
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
H 96.86 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Bookcase with Mirrored Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Bookcase with Mirrored Doors
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Scandanvian Rococo Giltwood and Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 18th Century Rococo carved giltwood and Walnut bureau bookcase, having wonderful
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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Desks

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

18th Century South German Neoclassical Style Fruitwood Bureau-Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite 18th century South German Neoclassical-style fruitwood bureau-bookcase, a
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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of 18th Century Italian Double Dome Bureau Bookcases, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and impressive pair of 18th century Italian burr walnut double dome bureau bookcases, each
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Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Danish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 18th century Danish painted bureau bookcase with a very good fitted interior. 1780. Height
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Antique 18th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Danish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Danish Painted Bureau Bookcase
H 80 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Antique Queen Anne Double Dome Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful antique Queen Anne double dome bureau bookcase in burr walnut and dated by
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Antique 1720s Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare example of an 18th century mahogany bureau bookcase, the whole with finely carved mouldings
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Antique 1740s Irish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
The best English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Fine Burr Walnut George I Bureau Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
The broken arched pediment surmounted by classical urn finials over two mirror front doors opening to adjustable shelves over pigeonholes and three short drawers; the lower part with...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Fine Burr Walnut George I Bureau Bookcase
Fine Burr Walnut George I Bureau Bookcase
H 96.5 in W 40.38 in D 23.75 in
George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled
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Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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18th Century Bureau Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century bureau bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every 18th century bureau bookcase was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century bureau bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A 18th century bureau bookcase made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Bureau Bookcase?

A 18th century bureau bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $14,575, while the lowest priced sells for $2,548 and the highest can go for as much as $969,714.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 18th Century Bureau Bookcase
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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