Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully crafted late 18th Century Slant Front Desk with dovetailed top and drawers, fine graining, great color and solid traditional form. The Desk has the original brass batwi...
Brass
American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, Mahogany, Circa 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale slant front desk on four graduated drawers, resting on ogee bracket feet.
Brass
$7,225
H 22.25 in W 18.5 in D 12 in
American Chippendale Rare Miniature Slant Front Desk w/ original Brasses c1780s
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare and important slant top desk is an exceptional example of a miniature piece of furniture. Bearing all the desirable features of a Chippendale, this desk has a dovetailed tw...
Brass
Unavailable
H 43.5 in W 42.25 in D 25 in
Chippendale Mahogany Slant-Lid Desk with a Blocked Serpentine Front, MA
Located in Providence, RI
This is an estimable serpentine desk with blocked ends on magnificent gadrooned feet. Interestingly, the mahogany is blond and it gives warm amber tones of great depth. Unlike many o...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 43 in W 32.5 in D 20.5 in
Sypher & Co. 19th Century Chippendale Block Front Slant Front Desk
By Sypher & Co.
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Sypher & Co. 19th century Chippendale block front slant front desk with excellent original finish from a private estate in Princeton NJ Features elaborate shell carving on the slant...
Mahogany
American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Chippendale walnut slant front antique desk, Pennsylvania.
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H 43 in W 43.75 in D 23.75 in
18th Century American Chippendale Slant Front Bureau Desk Washington D.C.
Located in Nashville, TN
Impressive late 18th century Mahogany American Chippendale slant front desk acquired from a historical property in Washington D.C.
Mahogany
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H 40 in W 37 in D 20 in
L. & J.G. Stickley American Chippendale Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Chippendale slant front secretary desk By L. & J.G.
Brass
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H 41.38 in W 43.75 in D 23.38 in
American Chippendale Slant and Block Front Antique Desk, Newburyport, MA
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Very fine American Chippendale slant front desk with fitted interior Probably Newburyport, Massachusetts circa 1770 Provenance from the Israel Sack Collection with original label s...
Mahogany
18th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk
Located in Milford, NH
A fine American Chippendale maple slant front desk with mahoganized finish, dovetailed top surmounting a slant top opening to a compartmentalized interior and writing surface, over f...
Brass
An American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
An American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk Rhode Island 18th Century The slant front opens to reveal a fitted interior with a shelf form carving.
19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Secretary/Desk is a testament to the meticulous artistry and timeless allure of traditional craftsmanship.
Wood, Maple
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H 44.13 in W 42.38 in D 22.88 in
American Chippendale Walnut Slant Front Desk, Philadelphia, circa 1785
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Chippendale walnut slant lid desk, Philadelphia, circa 1785, with presumed descent in the family of Thomas Livezey (1750-1830).
Brass
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H 44.5 in W 42.5 in L 44.5 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Antique Slant-Front Writing Desk, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An attractive period slant-front writing desk from the Mid-Atlantic States circa 1790, it is likely a product of Pennsylvania with an overall stoic unembellished form. It was designe...
Brass
American Cherry Slant Front Desk
Located in East Aurora, NY
Very nice early 19th century southern Cherry inlay slant front desk probably Tennessee or Kentucky 1820-30. String inlay on the lid and drawer fronts, inlay banding around the bottom...
Cherry
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H 41.5 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Antique New England American Chippendale Curly Maple Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite New England Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1800. Features a curly maple frame with colonial brass bale hardware. The fall front opens to a writing surface,...
Brass
18th Century American Slant Front Bureau
Located in Hixson, TN
A superb mahogany 18th century slant front bureau. American made and purchased at one time from a prominent dealer in Connecticut.
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H 44.75 in W 39.5 in D 21.25 in
Handsome & Warm 18th Century Cherry Slant Front Chippendale Style Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome very early antique American slant front cherry desk having wonderful warm patina, original brass Chippendale style hardware and fantastic array of working drawers, cubbies a...
Brass
American Mahogany 18th Century Slant Front Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American Chippendale period mahogany slant front desk, the attractive blocked interior with a shell carved prospect door and 4 shaped drawers all over 4 graduated drawers ending o...
Mahogany, Poplar
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H 43.38 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Fine American Chippendale Ball and Claw Antique Slant Front Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EXCEPTIONAL AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SLANT FRONT DESK OVER CLAW FEET Salem or Boston Massachusetts, c. 1770-90 This very fine American Chippendale desk almost certainly orig...
Mahogany, Pine
Antique American Mahogany Oxbow Front Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique American mahogany oxbow front slant top desk, 19th century.
Brass
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H 44.38 in W 44.25 in D 22.07 in
American Chippendale Walnut Antique Slant Front Desk, Chester County, PA c. 1807
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE WALNUT SLANT FRONT DESK, PENNSYLVANIA Probably Chester County, signed illegibly four times and dated 1807 This fine example of Eastern Pennsylvania craftsman...
Poplar
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H 44 in W 45.5 in D 24.25 in
American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A remarkable work of art, this fine American Chippendale slant front desk features the very desirable "oxbow" or "serpentine" facade cherished in the best pieces.
Brass
18th Century American Mahogany Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period late 18th century American slant front or lid desk. Good wood figuring. Ball and claw feet. Original interior. Serpentine form. Boston.
Mahogany, Pine
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H 42.25 in W 40.13 in D 20.63 in
American Chippendale Maple Antique Slant-Front Writing Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Chippendale maple slant-front writing desk Massachusetts, circa 1780 Item # 010KIO06M A Fine writing desk that likely originates on the North Shore of Massachusetts ci...
Brass, Iron
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
American Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice old American Chippendale slant front desk made in New England during the last quarter of the 18th century.
Wood
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of elm, oak and padouk woods, c.1780 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compart...
Metal, Brass
$2,695
H 82 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
Brass
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
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,599Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 42.33 in D 19.49 in
Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
This English slant-front secretary desk, crafted around 1800, is a fine example of late Georgian furniture (circa 1760–1820). This style is characterized by restrained elegance, clea...
Brass
$6,085Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 46.07 in D 20.48 in
Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk
Located in Casteren, NL
This English slant-front secretary, dating from around 1760–1780, is a fine example of Georgian craftsmanship. The case is constructed with quarter-sawn European summer oak, giving t...
Brass
18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Great period Virginia inlaid walnut slant front desk with a family history of being made in Rockingham County. Nice proportions, incredible color and beautifully executed interior.
Poplar, Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany bureau having a figured mahogany fall with a moulded edge opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers and pigeon holes a...
Other
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 46 in D 26 in
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from mahogany with a high sheen finish. This exception example of a late 18th century p...
Mahogany
4 Drawer Willett Wildwood Cherry Secretary
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a secretary bureau by the Willett Furniture Co. It's made of a richly cherry wood with brass pulls. It has a slant top that opens up to expose drawers and cubbyholes to store...
Brass
Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Untouched 18th Century George III Period Figured Mahogany Bureau This charming late 18th-century George III period finely figured mahogany bureau showcases exquisite craftsmanship a...
Mahogany
$9,831Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.36 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1760. Wonderful Georgian example, with a delightful v...
Walnut
$1,496
H 40.5 in W 31.5 in D 17 in
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.
Brass
$1,450
H 39.75 in W 37.5 in D 19.75 in
Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk
Located in Milford, NH
A good example of a Chippendale slant front desk with bookmatched figured mahogany veneers, a slant front which opens to a compartmentalized interior with fitted drawers and cubbies,...
Brass
$3,650
H 82 in W 40.5 in D 21.75 in
Kittinger Williamsburg Adaptation Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk / Bookcase
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a two piece mahogany blind door secretary desk / bookcase in the Chippendale style by Kittinger from their Williamsburg Adaptation collection, its upper case with a...
Brass
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 43 in W 44.5 in D 24 in
Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C
By Century Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chippendale style secretary by Century offers mahogany construction with drop-front desk over serpentine case having four graduated long drawers and raised on claw and ball feet, c...
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.
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.