Sold|$2,625
Quality Oak Arts & Crafts Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A nice-quality, solid oak, Arts & Crafts style drop-front desk with copper drawer pulls and hammered copper strap hinges, circa 1910.
Copper
18th c. Gustavian Swedish Desk with Distressed Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
18th c. Gustavian Swedish Desk with Distressed Paint Finish. Lockable Drop-front Desk with three drawers below.
Wood
19th Century Italian Figured Walnut Desk of Smaller Size
Located in Essex, MA
Figured Italian walnut drop front desk or slant lid beautiful figuring three-drawer cabriole feet compartments. .
Walnut
Sold|$3,450
Ladies ‘Bonheur De Jour’ Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th century French inlaid drop-front desk with beautiful patina and color and subtle brass accents.
Brass
Italian Florentine Style Walnut Podium Desk, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 16th century Florentine style, podium height drop front desk. Beautifully carved solid walnut, having a fitted interior, and 32 inch writing surface when open.
Walnut
Sold|$2,900
Solid Walnut French Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely antique French Louis XV style drop front desk in solid walnut, three drawers, lost wax bronze hardware, Moroccan tan leather inlaid top with gilded embossed detail.
Walnut
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton Tambour secretary offers deeply striated mahogany construction with upper double door cabinet over two lower drawers and surmounting cas with drop front desk and ...
Metal
Sold|$2,950
Georgian Slant Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mahogany George III (circa 1800-1820) slant top, drop front desk. Mahogany top with ebony and satin wood stringing, mahogany banding, and chamfered edge.
Mahogany
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
Georgian Drop Front Secretary Chest, Circa 1770
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Georgian secretary / chest of drawers in mahogany. The drop-front desk opens to a writing surface with pigeon hole compartments and four small drawers.
Sold|$3,250
French Restauration Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Astoria, NY
French Restauration mahogany drop-front secretary or secretaire a abbatant, with molded rounded rectangular cornice above a frieze drawer, drop-front desk and pair of cabinet doors, ...
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Gilt Bronze Mounted 18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Satinwood Abbatant
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A small scale Louis XVI abbatant (drop front desk) and chest of drawers in mahogany and satinwood with gilded bronze mounts; the satinwood door front opening to reveal a fitted inter...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase & Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
Drawers glide well. Drop front desk has been reattached a few times (see photos). 8/10
Oak
Antique Second Empire French Marble-Top Flame Mahogany and Ormolu Abattant
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Second Empire French secrétaire à abattant features flame mahogany construction with long drawer above bookmatched drop front desk opening to writing surface with pigeon hole...
Ormolu
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Front Bookcase Secretary, 18th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Chippendale secretary offers mahogany construction with mirrored upper bookcase cabinet having dental molding and surmounting slant drop front desk over two small and thre...
Bronze
18th C. Dutch Marquetry Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk Bombe Commode Secretaire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dutch marquetry hand inlaid bombe form drop front desk or secretaire, circa 1790. This remarkable item is heavily inlaid throughout including a beautiful console table with f...
Walnut
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior.
Brass
18th Century Gustavian Secretary Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
18th-century secretary desk in gustavian style with a drop-front desk and 3 drawers.
Brass
Johnson Bros, Satinwood Marquetry & Bronze Secrétaire à Abattant, c1910
By Johnson Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Upper contains one long drawer above drop front desk concealing small drawers, pigeon holes, and central compartment while lower compartment is concealed by two finely inlaid doors, ...
Bronze
Antique Louis XV Bombe Marquetry Drop-Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted from exotic imported mahogany with precisely oriented grain patterns, this secretary features floral and foliate marquetry on the upper drawer; drop front desk surface and lo...
Marble
19th Century Walnut & Mahogany Drop Front Bureau Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century walnut & mahogany drop front bureau desk Gorgeous antique drop front bureau with fitted interior The small footprint and large desk surface makes this a great lapt...
Mahogany, Walnut
Sold|$7,500
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The geometric paned glass top houses three adjustable shelves. The drop front desk hinges open to reveal a wonderfully patinated leather writing surface with gold tooling, six pigeon...
Metal
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th C. Antique American Pine slant top drop down desk with exposed dovetail joinery, generous single drawer, lovely turnings to the legs & stretcher & ball feet. Desk open dimension...
Brass
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century slant front desk. Desk has a Chippendale style. The wood is cherry. It has many features: Fitted interior, pull-outs, four drawers, hand dovetail construction, b...
Brass
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compar...
Wood
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk In the manner of Charles P.
Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Desk locks, and ...
Copper
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk In the manner of Charles Limbert By The Cron-Kills Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 31.25"W x 15.38"D x 42.38"H....
Oak
Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The drop-front panel opens to reveal multiple storage compartments, perfect for writing essentials or cherished keepsakes.
Brass
Globe Wernicke Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak drop front secretary desk with barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 33....
Oak
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
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co.
Copper
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak slant front writing desk or secretary desk By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 42"W x 17"D x 43"H. Writing surface...
Copper
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Drop Front Abattant Desk C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Crafted from rich mahogany, the desk features a drop front design, which was a popular element in furniture from this period.
Mahogany
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Copper
19th Century Mahogany Wood Gallery Top Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century mahogany wood gallery top drop-front writing desk / freestanding wall piece.
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Dropfront Secretary Desk, circa 1840
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire secretary offers deeply striated flame mahogany construction with upper bookcase having double glass doors with arch form filigree and two drawers surmount...
Metal
Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Federal secretary bookcase features mahogany construction with long drawers with flame mahogany insets below drop front writing surface opening to reveal storage dra...
Glass, Mahogany
Sold|$3,236
18th Century, Two Part Secretary from Norway
Located in Kramfors, SE
Bottom part with drawers and drop front desk. Original lock, key and side handles.
Pine
Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Drop Front Writing Desk Hastings Furniture Co
By Hastings
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique walnut Gothic Revival drop front writing desk by Hastings Furniture Co. circa 1920's.
Walnut
Swedish 1870s Birchwood Butler's Desk with Drop Front and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish birchwood butler's desk circa 1870 with drop front desk and three lower drawers.
Brass
19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering a working desk because of its fitted interior.
Oak
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper har...
Copper
Spanish Baroque Renaissance Carved Walnut Bargueño Desk or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Spanish Baroque Renaissance drop front desk or bar cabinet on stand Spain, Late 19th century Ornate carved walnut, with carved faces and horse and chario...
Iron
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, early 20th century Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. D...
Copper
Antique Aesthetic Mahogany Drop Front Lady’s Desk with Jeweled Stained Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Aesthetic Mahogany Drop Front Lady’s Desk with Jeweled Stained Glass Cabinet, Mirrored ...
Stained Glass, Mahogany
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. D...
Copper
Stunning 1900 Hardwood Chippendale Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber Patina
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 mahogany drop front bureau in the Thomas Chippendale style A good looking and well made piece, it has Chippendale style f...
Hardwood
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Leaded Glass Drop Front Secretary Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission drop-front secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper bookcase having double leaded glass doors opening to shelved interior over sla...
Glass, Oak
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Direct from France ~ A lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French style from top to bottom!
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretary Bureau Desk with Original Red Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
In the lower cabinet are two full and two half drawers below a drop front desk with a fitted interior. Please take a moment to enlarge the photos and examine the details up close.
Drop Front Toledo Desk or Vargueño, Walnut, Ebony, Etc, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bargueño or Toledo desk. Walnut, ebony, boxwood, bone, wrought iron fittings with other polychrome. Spain, 17th century. Rectangular desk or wastebasket of covered sample made of wo...
Metal
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Blue Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in Sweden during the early years of the 19th century, this exquisite drop-front secretary features a rectangular top with canted corners, sitting above a drop-front desk painted...
Wood
French Carved Tiger Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Table Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French style from top to bottom!
Oak
Antique French Drop Front Solid Wood Secretary and Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Writing desk from France, circa 1870. Features six larger drawers on the bottom and six small drawers inside the desk compartment. Three pigeon hole slotted areas and a main compartm...
Wood
Sold|$12,800
Fantastic Art deco Secretaire Abattant
Located in Westport, CT
A streamline French Art Deco Secretaire Abattant in maple wood veneer with a drop front desk, when opened revealing fitted drawers and compartments, three drawers below finishing on ...
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
Crafted from rich mahogany, the focal point of this masterpiece lies in the intricate marquetry inlay gracing the drop-front of the desk. As the drop-front opens on filigree design b...
Mahogany
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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