$15,628
H 66.54 in W 39.77 in D 20.87 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
secret compartment. The figures can also be pulled out as drawers, allowing access to four further
Mahogany, Maple
$8,589
H 42.92 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Inlaid Chest of Drawers with double secret compartments, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Inlaid Chest of Drawers with double secret compartments, 18th Century
Wood
$4,255
H 18.12 in W 17.13 in D 12.01 in
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound sarcophagus cabinet with secret
Leather
Odd Fellow Folk Art Makeup House with Secret Compartments
Located in Culver City, CA
mirrored door. The wonders of this piece are a variety of secret compartments hidden with false backings
Wood, Paint
18th C Spanish Colonial Armoire with Secret Compartment
Located in Nogales, AZ
18th century Spanish colonial armoire with a secret compartment in back for weapons like rifles
Iron
Sold
H 63.39 in W 37.41 in D 19.3 in
Narrow German Biedermeier Secretary with Secret Drawer, Walnut, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Narrow antique Biedermeier cabinet with secret compartment Hesse/Palatinate Walnut etc
Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 14 in
Late 17th Century French Walnut Cabinet with Marble Top, Secret Compartments
Located in Fayetteville, AR
interior with a single shelf and two lower drawers. A secret compartment is hidden behind the drawers, and
Marble
Bookcase with Secret Compartment, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bookcase with secret compartment, solid mahogany, under grey marble ’Sainte-Anne' with bronze gilt
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear
Wood
Arts and Crafts Open Oak Bookcase with Secret Compartment
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts open oak bookcase with secret compartment This oak bookcase has reeded fronts to
Oak
Sold
H 41.38 in W 38.5 in D 20.38 in
18th Century Chippendale Slant Front Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Milford, NH
, including a slide out center prospectus with hidden release which reveals a hidden interior compartment with
Mahogany
Sold
H 79.5 in W 42.75 in D 19 in
Fabulous Antique British Colonial Butler's Desk 'With Secret Compartments'
Located in Atlanta, GA
better? How about the central cubby inside the secretary having not one, but two secret compartments
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 38.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Early 20th Century Italian Burlwood Davenport Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Milford, NH
interior, including a secret hidden back compartment which rises up with release button inside the right
Brass
Sold
H 59.45 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary with Secret Compartment, Germany circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
the middle drawer together with the base above it, we find four secret drawers in the hollow space
Maple, Walnut
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H 90.56 in W 55.12 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Walnut Antique Wardrobe with Writing Desk and Secret Compartments
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
small drawers inside and two secret compartments on the sides. Truly elegant and important for any room
Walnut
Sold
H 9.26 in W 9.65 in D 6.5 in
Rare 17th Century Baroque Ebony with Silver Cabinet, Antwerp, Wunderkammer
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
cabinet. With a secret compartment in the slide top. The cabinet is inlaid with fine engraved silver
Silver, Brass
19th Century mahogany apothecry cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century mahogany apothecry cabinet with secret poisons compartment, circa 1840
Mahogany
19th Century mahogany apothercry cabinet circa 1840
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century mahogany apothercry cabinet with secret poisons compartment circa 1840
Mahogany
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
A very impressive mahogany bureau cabinet / bookcase / secretary*, with secret compartments. In the
Mahogany
Period Danish Chest/Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three draws under a drop front retractable desk with draws, cabinets and secret compartments.
Neoclassical Flap Oak Netherlands XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
secret compartments. Original hardware.
Oak, Burl
18th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Chinese elm wood cabinet with two interior drawers and secret compartment. Hand
Lacquer
WELL CARVED NORTH ITALIAN WALNUT RENAISSANCE CABINET
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well carved north Italian walnut renaissance revival two part narrow cabinet with secrets
Anglo-Indian Secretary with Secret Compartment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anglo-Indian Ebonized Mahogany 5-Drawer secretary. ( w/Secret Compartment). Inlaid Brass & Mother
Solid Walnut Bureau With Secret Compartments from 1740
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
stepped interior, the drawers of interesting shape and with unusual secret compartments, English circa
Walnut
Fine Tramp Art Painted Shelf with a Heart & Secret Compartments
By Adelard Langevin
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Fine painted tramp art shelf with a large central heart, mirrors and secret locking mechanisms to
Sold
H 43.71 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
Bureau Desk 18th Century Georgian with Secret Compartments Cuban Mahogany
Located in Santander, ES
intricate and attractive interior display of compartments and serpentine shaped drawers, some hidden, such
Mahogany
Sold
H 32.25 in W 33 in D 21 in
Fine and Rare Mid-18th Century Chest with Secret Compartment, circa 1750
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A fine and rare mid 18th century chest with secret compartment, circa 1750. Possibly by Henry
18th Century Double Bowed Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Charlevoix, MI
smaller drawers and a number of secret compartments.
Burl, Oak
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
Wrought Iron
Large 19th Century Painted Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English glazed and painted pine kitchen dresser with sliding doors and great storage. 1880. Top shelves are adjustable. Upper shelf depth: 26cm (10-inches) Cod...
Pine
$4,950
H 40.5 in W 35.1 in D 19 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk, multiple drawers, dark painted interior, three drawers in the façade and rustic c...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,290
H 41.74 in W 40.75 in D 20.28 in
18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Fold-down flap with hidden drawers, secret compartment and writing interior Four larger drawers on the lower part of the front. Beautiful brass fittings, working lock and keys inc...
Brass
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 54.34 in D 29.53 in
Sculptural 2-Seater Sofa in Oak & Wool, Danish "Skønvirke" Style, 1920s
By Jacob Kjaer, Fritz Heningsen
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite two seater sofa in solid oak and white wool. Crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1920s. The frame of this sofa is meticulously constructed from oak wood, cel...
Wool, Oak
French Late 19th Century Oak Corner Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A breathtaking late 19th century Louis XV-style corner bookcase from France once part of a grand library, all hand-crafted in oak offering both open shelving and closed storage. The ...
Metal
$17,894
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
Erik Chambert Birch and Walnut Cabinet. Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish birchwood, walnut and palisander cabinet by Erik Chambert, Circa 1920s, produced by Chamberts Möbelfabrik , the upper half with an overhanging cornice molding above two cup...
Birch, Walnut
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sprawling, 19th century French bibliothèque, handcrafted of mahogany with four glass-front doors to display treasured books, trophies, and other collections in an office or library...
Glass, Mahogany
$13,500
H 36 in W 50.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer you this exceptional early Biedermeier walnut chest of four drawers, an extraordinary piece created in Vienna around 1825—a true testament to the golden age o...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge headboard flanked by acanthus leaf and rice carved baluster turned posts with urn finial...
Mahogany
$24,500
H 67.13 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
George I Secretary Bureau or Escritoire of Figured Walnut from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English period George I large secretary bureau escritoire - or scriptor - of patinated walnut from the 18th century. Featuring burr walnut-figured veneers framed in broad cros...
Metal, Brass
$8,112
H 58.86 in W 30.91 in D 15.75 in
Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, unadorned, neoclassical Biedermeier Chiffonier, Dresser, high chest or weekly cabinet from South Germany around 1830. Blonde Cherry veneered on softwood. Restored and hand-p...
Iron
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exce...
Brass
Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Located in Montreal, QC
This desk is both highly decorative and unusually functional. The well-figured walnut is complemented by delicate inlays. It is diminutive and interestingly designed. Instead of a fi...
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.
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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