$3,200
H 87 in W 34 in D 20.5 in
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
the century, a French provincial secretary/desk came out of a New York City Park Avenue apartment
Wood, Paint
Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s, secretary desks like this one remained a staple in well-appointed homes, serving as personal
Brass
$6,559
H 41.34 in W 41.74 in D 21.66 in
1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & burl Veneer, Threaded of Maple
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 57.75 in W 44.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk or Bar Cabinet, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An excellent antique Renaissance Revival carved mahogany secretary desk or bar cabinet. The cabinet
Mahogany
1920s French Oak Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Enchanting sylvan carving makes this oak secretary desk a captivating find. Made in 1920s France
Oak
Sold
H 47.25 in W 34 in D 14 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk Recently
Brass
Sold
H 94 in W 37.75 in D 20 in
English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
striking lines and beautiful gold and black japanned décor, this English tall secretary circa 1920 will be
Wood
1920's Spanish Revival Writing Desk/Secretary
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome and functional writing desk concealed in vargueno-like cabinet, sits atop turned legs
Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Beautiful Art Deco bureau bookcase / secretary desk. Solid tiger oak construction featuring open
Chrome
$394Sale Price|45% Off
H 7.29 in W 4.34 in D 4.53 in
Italian 17th 18th Century Carved Giltwood Baroque Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful giltwood angelhead. Italy, circa 1650-1750 Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:18,5cm W:11cm D:11,5cm
Wood
Italian Hand-Carved Gold Leaf Oval Vanity Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf oval vanity mirror with a ribbon motif.
Giltwood, Mirror
Black Lacquer Chinese Four-Panel Screen with Polychrome Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer four-panel Chinese screen with majestic floral painted décor and crackle finish. Captivating our attention with its majestic floral painted décor, this vintage black ...
Wood
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
wardrobes known as "du Ried" Alsace 1814
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Grenoble, FR
This 18th century piece of furniture, made of fir and with a central separation, is typical of the wardrobes known as "du Ried" (region around Sélestat in Bas-Rhin) and Colmar (Haut-...
Wood
Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Fall Front Secretary Desk in solid oak, England, late 18th to early 19th Century. This is a wonderful English antique fall front secretary desk in solid oak with brass fitti...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI bibliotheque, or bookcase, made of solid walnut with mahogany as a secondary wood. Nice hand carved decorative panels at the bottom with musical instr...
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Pair of Blue Painted Elm Yoke Back Officials Hat Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful tall pale blue chairs made for tall hat officials. Yolk back detail at top. Good luck symbol painted in gold paint or gold leaf, chairs trimmed in same color. From Shanghai.
Elm
Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Style Oval Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Wood, Original Marble Stone
Marble
$3,600Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 49 in D 17 in
19th Century Country French Marble Top Bleached Pine & Iron Patisserie Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Country French marble top bleached pine & iron patisserie console /table France, Circa 1880s A rustic of 19th-century French craftsmanship with this authentic Country F...
Carrara Marble, Iron
$5,750
H 93.25 in W 62 in D 17.5 in
Rare Original French Normandy Chipped Milk-Paint Wedding Marriage Armoire 1800s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare original French Normandy wedding or marriage armoire from the early 1800s is a magnificent example of provincial craftsmanship and enduring romance. Hand-carved with extrao...
Wire
18th Century Satin Mahogany and Rosewood Secretary
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a secretary / bureau/ desk made in England, circa 1780. The top and the fall have a rosewood banding with a string inlay of satinwood and Satin Mahogany in the interior of th...
Satinwood
Sold|$8,500
H 89.88 in W 40.25 in D 20.5 in
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with Ginsburg & Levy Item # 401HYF25Q A rich and vibrant secretary desk from the late...
Bronze
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century This charming Italian Rococo Style painted writing desk, likely dating back to the late-19th century, showcases a delicate flor...
Wood, Paint
$3,295
H 32.75 in W 82 in D 21.5 in
White Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza By White Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures:...
Brass
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.
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