Paul Iribe attr. amboyna burl cabinet secretary desk circa 1920
By Paul Iribe
Located in Paris, IDF
Magnificent cabinet attributed to Paul Iribe, created in the 1920s, powerfully illustrating the artist’s singular vocabulary at the crossroads of the decorative arts, drawing, and il...
Wood
Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Slant Top Desk, 1920's
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautifully. maintained all original 1920s Chippendale Mahogany secretary slant top desk featuring fold-out writing surface, fitted interior of cubbies with small drawers, four serpe...
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Secretary by Axel Larsson, Birchwood, Circa 1920-1930
By Axel Larsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Swedish Art Deco secretary made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood, designed most likely by Axel Larsson in good condition.
Metal, Brass
Antique Italian Marquetry Bureau Desk, Inlaid Secretary Cabinet
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Antique Italian marquetry bureau desk, inlaid secretary cabinet, circa 1920, fall-front writing desk define this elegant and highly decorative piece.
Brass
Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding Venetian painted secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of Italy’s finest furniture traditions. Standing tall and elegan...
Walnut
Fine Quality Inlaid Marquetry Petite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XVI secretary desk embodies the refined elegance and timeless craftsmanship of 18th-century design. Beautifully constructed in mahogany with intricate mar...
Bronze
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
Oak
Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents
Located in Dronten, NL
A masterclass in Amsterdam School craftsmanship. Impeccable proportion, rare figured veneer, and museum-quality presence. Step into the refined world of 1920s Dutch design, where ar...
Cut Glass, Ebony, Burl
Lifetime Furniture English Jacobean Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1920s
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Jacobean or Renaissance Revival style drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Ornate carved oak, with original brass hardware. ...
Brass
Art Deco secretary desk. France 1920s. High-gloss-black finish
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant Art Déco secretary desk. High-gloss-black finish. France 1920s. Fine interior. Very high-quality and rare workmanship. Solid wood. Nickel-plated original handles. Original ni...
Metal
Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk W/ Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top England, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with leaded glass doors, and original brass hardwa...
Brass
$4,250Sale Price|43% Off
20th Century Burl Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase with Etched Glass Doors
Located in Savannah, GA
Italian Bombe secretaire with a distinct burl walnut grain. Highlights include the original wrought iron hinges, a hand carved decorative crown and etched mirrored panels featuring a...
Walnut, Burl, Mirror
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 29.53 in
Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood
Located in Senden, NRW
Beautiful men's desk from the Art Deco period. Pretty and elegant secretary desk produced circa 1910-1925 out of luxurious cherrywood. This desk is an eyecatcher in your study / of...
Cherry
Unique Cherry Secretary from Austria Wien, 1920
Located in Munster, NRW
Unique cherry secretary from Austria Wien, 1920. This secretary is unique in execution and design.
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary desk from Northern Europe, circa 1920.
Birch
Empire Secretary Cabinet, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Empire secretary dates from circa 1925, produced in Germany. With four large drawers on the outside. Behind the flap a separate layout with several small drawers and storage com...
Pine
Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the beginning of the 20th century. Made of oak wood. Very good condition. Dimensions: Height 111 cm / width 88 cm / depth. 52 cm.
Oak
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Secretary desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920 Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Walnut
Black Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Danish styling in the early 1900's. The dramatic serpentine drawers with curvaceous front and scalloped skirt add a romantic...
Oak, Paint
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H 66 in W 19 in D 12 in
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great item and very difficult to find because of its narrow size. The piece is a two piece painted bookcase or secretary desk. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in go...
Walnut
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H 83 in W 44 in D 20 in
Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Walnut
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H 72.05 in W 100.4 in D 29.93 in
Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1920-1929 Source: Czechia.
Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood
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H 90 in W 40 in D 20 in
Fine Olive Wood Venetian Rococo Solid Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Venetian rococo mirrored Secretary desk. This is a one piece desk and doesn't come apart. The gorgeous olivewood case is in very good condition as is the rest of t...
Olive
Antique Victorian Oak RJ Horner School Secretary Desk, Circa 1920
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary in the manner of RJ Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper case having carved and pierced foliate crest flanked by melon bun finials over double ...
Metal
Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Secretary Abatant Desk, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Nice condition. Marble Top. Good interior. Measures 38 wide x 58 tall x 16 deep. Dates to the 1920s. Good antique condition.
Marble
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 behind it in the lower part. In the upper part a display case and a flap. The cabinet...
Glass, Oak, Pine, Plywood
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H 65.25 in W 38.5 in D 21 in
Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Cupboard with Secretary, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Louis XIV style custom hand-carved French china cupboard features walnut construction with front door panels carved with festoons of flowers concealing drop front desk with d...
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Secretary, French, in the Louis XVI style made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished in a lustrous French polish. The elegant and functional cabinet features a drop front w...
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Empire Style Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Secretary, French, in the Empire style and made of Cuban flamed Mahogany, finished in a Museum quality French polish. The exquisite cabinet boasts two detached columns with finely ca...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Italian Burl Walnut Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Sensational antique Italian burl walnut three-drawer secretary. Having lovely mirrored pediment, shaped drawer fronts, fitted interior, and gorgeous warm patina. A fantastic piece to...
Walnut, Burl
Art Deco Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Functional yet tasteful this "Funkis" drop-front secretary features a fanciful array of woods and exotic veneers. Crafted of solid birch and fir, the use of various woods and tones a...
Secretary Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This secretary dates from circa 1925, produced in germany. With four large drawers on the outside. Behind the flap a separate layout with several small drawers and storage compartmen...
Oak, Pine
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, the panels of the drawers are decorated with a pattern of forget-me-nots, framed by ...
Oak
Queen Anne style secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Queen Anne style burl walnut double domed secretary, circa 1920
Brass
1920s Travelling Box, Mobile Secretary, England, London
Located in Greven, DE
Antique traveling secretary, writing desk England (London) Oak 1920s Dimensions: H x W x D: 28 x 43 x 22 cm Description: Unusual wooden box, so-called traveling secretary...
Oak
1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage bleached oak cabinet from Belgium, produced circa 1920. This stately, tripartite chest stands tall at seven feet, featuring upper and lower locking cabinets with brass escu...
Oak
Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant chippendale style secretary desk handcrafted in New England, circa 1920.
Glass, Mahogany
Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Chippendale style secretary desk handcrafted in New England, circa 1920.
Glass, Mahogany
Chippendale Style New England Mahogany Secretaire Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Chippendale style secretary desk handcrafted in New England, circa 1920.
Glass, Mahogany
Mahogany Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique, stylish secretary was made of mahogany wood in the 1927. A neat piece of furniture for the office in the company or at home, a little forgotten today and not fully disc...
Mahogany
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H 39.25 in W 18.75 in D 16 in
English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
George III antique Burl walnut secretary 2 piece desk. Drop down door containing fitted interior and leather top. Carved base and bronze hardware. 1 dovetailed drawer. The stand rais...
Burl, Leather
Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut, Mahogany, Brass Skeleton Key, Patinated Brass Pulls Style: American Victorian This antique American Victorian secretary des...
Brass
French Early 20th Century Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully painted in Franc,e we present this lovely French blue-and-gold giltwood hand-painted secretary bookcase, Circa 1920.
Two Piece Quality Floral Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful paint decorated desk with elaborate and well done painted flowers and floral decorations. The desk is two pieces and measures 74 tall x 27 widex 17 deep. The desk...
Walnut
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H 79.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique English Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Oak Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Barley Twist. Direct from England, a beautiful antique English oak secretary bookcase with class British style and de...
Glass, Oak
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H 88 in W 46 in D 23 in
Coke Bottle Form Italian Rococo Olivewood Secretary Desk with Patinated Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a drop-dead gorgeous olivewood Italian Rococo Florentine style secretary desk. The desk has that very sought after coke-bottle form and beautiful patina to finish of the case...
Mirror, Olive
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H 43.5 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
Oak
Fabulous Don Rousseau Attributed Country French Breakfront/Secretary
By Don Ruseau
Located in Stamford, CT
A fabulous French Country breakfront/secretary with cream paint colored interior. This Don Rousseau unsigned piece bears all of the workmanship and detail usually seen in a custom qu...
Vintage Campaign Style Secretary or Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage campaign style chest with the iconic brass corners and inset handles, this piece also separates at the middle for easy travel. The top drawer front drops down as a leather wr...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Secretary or Cabinet in Burlwood, 1920s-1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful “Art Deco” secretairy in burlwood. The cabinet is in perfect condition. The secretairy has build-in light. Next to the secretairy is a cabinet with glas sliding do...
Burl, Glass, Wood
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H 47.25 in W 34.26 in D 16.54 in
Small and Light Wood Art Deco Secretary, Birchwood, Sweden, 1920s-1930s
Located in Greven, DE
1920s-1930s small Art Deco secretary Sweden birch Dimensions: H x W x D: 120 x 87 x 42 cm Description: Base resting on paw feet with H-bracing on the bottom and decorativ...
Ash, Birch
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H 77 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique French Carved Oak Desk Secretary Bureau Bookcase Louis XV Drop Front
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak desk secretary Bureau bookcase Louis XV drop front ~Direct from France~ ~A lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary, absolutely loaded with a...
Oak
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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 procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House Attributed to Globe Wernicke US...
Brass
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H 50.75 in W 40.5 in D 4 in
Wooly, Angora Chaps Made by John Clark Saddlery, Portland, Or, CA 1873-1929
Located in York County, PA
Clark as Vice President of the firm and William Mann as Secretary. In 1920, William was listed as President, Rachel Clark as V.P., and S.E.
Angora
Venetian Burl Walnut Secretary
Located in Hixson, TN
A striking Venetian burl walnut secretary. Made in the early era of the 20th century. Exceptional choices of burl walnut veneers. Two doors with beveled glass and centered above is a...
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of symmetry, the cantilevered sides of the body meet the rectangular working surface, creating a setback for the upper writing surface. Crafted of Nordic birch and fir,...
Birch
Louis XVI Style Antique French Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Secretary, drop front desk, French, in the Louis XVI Style. This cabinet is finished in a lustrous museum quality ebonized French polish. There are four exterior dovetailed drawers w...
Marble, Brass
American Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Desk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic American mahogany block front secretary desk. The glass doored top with swan neck pediment resting on a four drawered fall front desk with Chippendale feet.
Mahogany
Mahogany Wood Slant Front Secretary / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Chippendale style mahogany wood secretary desk / bookcase cabinet with slant front detail in one piece construction. The Upper cabinet features two wood framed glass door panels and ...
Brass
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H 86 in W 44.75 in D 20.75 in
Antique Italian Olivewood Bombe Coke Bottle Curved 2 Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Olive
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H 70 in W 32.25 in D 16.5 in
Rare Italian Rococo Coke Bottle Curves Olivewood Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Look at the "coke bottle' Curves this piece has! The design is sensuous and visually light and doesn't take up much real estate and is shallow as well so it can fit into narrow hallw...
Olive
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretary Desk w/ Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Brass Accents, Original Green Felt Dimensions: 47.50”H x 32.50”W x 19.25”D Table Height 28.25 This elegant French Louis ...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Folding Secretary in Solid Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Foldable small writing table, in mahogany and leather, France, 1920s. Stunning Art Nouveau folding secretary in solid mahogany. This highly extraordinary piece shows great crafts...
Faux Leather, Mahogany
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H 86 in W 33 in D 22 in
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What makes this secretaire so unusual is the raised birds and floral designs throughout and ...
Wood
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H 51.25 in W 48.25 in D 15 in
French Art Deco Two-Tiered Secretary or Desk signed Emile Jacquemin
Located in Miami, FL
A truly rare and stunning French Art Deco two-tiered secretary desk. Originates from Nancy, France where in the height of the movement circa 1920-1940 most reputable furniture makers...
Walnut
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H 40 in W 28.5 in D 16.63 in
Landstrom French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style drop front secretary desk By Landstrom Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 28.5"W x 16.6...
Brass
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H 50.5 in W 32 in D 23 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its warm finish and elegant silhouette, this Chinese Chippendale style tall secretary circa 1920 will bring a touch of exotic elegance to any home.
Faux Bamboo
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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
With its striking lines and beautiful gold and black japanned décor, this English tall secretary circa 1920 will be a showstopper in any home!
Wood
Sold
H 50.75 in W 40.5 in D 3 in
Angora Chaps with Beautiful Tooled Leather, Made by John Clark Saddlery
Located in York County, PA
Clark as Vice President of the firm and William Mann as Secretary. In 1920, William was listed as President, Rachel Clark as V.P., and S.E.
Leather
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and shelves and finished in a lightly distressed rustic warm hand-rubbed finish. Dimensi...
Wood
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
$6,800 / set
H 30.625 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and fabric "Erik Gustav" lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.625"H x 27.5"W x 29.0"...
Fabric, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers produced by Pindex, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 31.5"W x 17.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Oak
Bruno Mathsson, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936. With makers label specifying production year 1936. Seat Heigh...
Jute, Birch
$8,493 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$9,500 / item
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Bespoke Cerused Oak and Parchment Table in the Dupre Lafon Manner
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Bespoke Cerused oak and parchment table in the Dupre Lafon Manner. Please note that this table can be completely customizable with a lead time of 8-10 weeks. The parchme...
Oak, Parchment Paper
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...
Maple
Original SENIOR Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An early original 'Senior' lounge chair, upholstered in new green English velvet. Metal frame with brass leg fittings and wooden construction. Literature: Repertorio del Design Ital...
Velvet
$19,500 / item
H 33 in Dm 36 in
Bespoke Sculptural Neve Plaster Fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Large sculptural bespoke Neve plaster fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner. White plaster hand-finished craftsmanship. Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 o...
Plaster
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
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.
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