$4,181
H 31.11 in W 54.34 in D 27.56 in
Antique Victorian Crossbanded & Inlaid Flame Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19thCentury
Located in London, GB
and it has its original brass handles and working locks and key. Instil the elegance of a bygone era
Mahogany
$11,652
H 46.86 in W 74.81 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Sèvres Plaques, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ebonized bun feet and is complete with working locks and keys. This is a stunning piece which is sure to
Ormolu
$17,135
H 116.15 in W 73.63 in D 18.9 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
working locks and keys. This is a stunning piece which is sure to attract a lot of attention wheever
Ormolu
$8,910
H 80.71 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Antique Marquetry Serpentine Display Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to display it. Complete with working locks
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
$9,253
H 108.67 in W 101.19 in D 25.2 in
Antique Victorian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Breakfront Wardrobe 19th Century
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
no. 11950 and workman ‘Nielsen’ It comes complete with working locks and keys. It is a truly
Mahogany
$3,500
H 29.25 in W 57 in D 28.5 in
Directoire-Style Desk, Brass and Leather, Early 20th Century, France
Located in Chicago, US
the top of the section to lock (no key). Brass detailing includes escutcheons for drawer locks (no key
Brass
$3,995
H 71.25 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Antique Liberty & Co. Arts and Crafts Oak Mission Bookcase Display Cabinet 1905
By Leonard Wyburd, Liberty & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
, the cabinet is raised on highly stylized curved feet. Both sets of doors have the original locks and
Copper
$4,450
H 83.5 in W 37 in D 23 in
Buffet in Oak with Mirrored Top and Carvings of Fruit and Foliage, Scandinavia
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
on the original bun feet and comes with original key plates, working locks and one key. Cabinet opens
Oak
$8,600
H 86.62 in W 46.46 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Baroque cabinet in light grey and blue-grey marbled finish, circa 1750.
Located in Kastrup, DK
. The lower section contains four spacious drawers with brass fittings, as well as original iron locks
Brass
$4,729
H 38.59 in W 48.04 in D 23.82 in
Sheraton Revival Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Glasgow, GB
fitted with ‘Hobbs’ locks and there is a key for these three drawers. The desk is raised on square
Brass
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
to the sides. The locks inoperable and keys missing.
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
$23,672
H 70.08 in W 57.09 in D 22.84 in
Rare Renaissance Cabinet with Feather quill and Fenestration Decoration
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of conservation Original keys and locks This cabinet of great sobriety combines a perfectly
Walnut
$4,386
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
placed almost anywhere. Complete with working locks and key. Condition: In excellent condition having
Walnut
$5,450
H 58 in W 29 in D 20 in
Danish Pedestal Cabinet with Full Columns and Carved Capitals in Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
1830. All original with flat door a single exterior drawer, working locks with key and interior shelves
Mahogany
$2,190
H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in
Louis XV Style Commode in Rosewood and Palisander Marquetry, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
late 19th-century craftsmanship. Functional key and locks. Additional information: Period: 19th
Marble
$2,071
H 34.65 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in
Empire Period Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Walnut Veneer, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
-quality solid oak and fir frame. Functional key and locks. Original black marble top. Rare
Marble
$23,681Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.98 in W 73.63 in D 31.11 in
Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany
Located in Casteren, NL
is in exceptionally good authentic condition. All the locks, keys, hinges, and key plates are
Brass, Steel
$23,500
H 34 in W 49 in D 24.75 in
French 18th century Provincial Louis XV Period Walnut, Bronze and Gris St. Anne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, iron keys, and locks. Each drawer is decorated by three recessed, mottled, and scrolled panels, while
Marble, Bronze
Louis XIV Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Briar, 1700
Located in Torino, IT
and a Half Drawers. Original Key, Locks and Hardware. Eighteenth Century Period: Eighteenth Century
Walnut
$7,950
H 29.5 in W 63.25 in D 38 in
French Louis XV Writing Desk, Ebonized Mahogany, Leather, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
. There are three dovetailed drawers on the front of the desk, each with working locks and one key. The
Brass
$5,346
H 29.14 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
Antique Mahogany Library Table Or Desk, Attributed To Gillows.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
joints, both with working locks and single key. The rounded rectangular top with reeded edge and
Mahogany
MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV INLAY WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
storing objects, equipped with keys and locks in gilded bronze and lost-wax casting. At the back are five
Bronze
Ebonized Louis XVI Desk with Brass Trim, French Antique, 1920
Located in Austin, TX
legs are capped with gilt bronze feet. Four dovetailed drawers with working keys and locks offer ample
Brass
$4,112
H 30.32 in W 66.15 in D 47.64 in
Antique 5ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library TableDesk 19thCentury
Located in London, GB
furnishing as well. Complete with working locks and six keys. It is finished on all sides so that it can
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
piece has three dovetail drawers with bronze details and keys. The locks work perfectly. Each side has a
Leather, Wood
Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Raised on square legs with spade feet. Lacking a key and locks. Dimensions: 77”L x 31”W x 32" H
Oak
$1,434Sale Price|30% Off
H 59.85 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
Antique Quality Scumble Glazed Dressing Chest of Drawers/Table c.1900
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
displays light oxidation and age-related imperfections. Locks are untested, and no keys are included
Wood, Pine
$5,483
H 28.75 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
drawers retain their original working locks and come with a functioning key. The elegant table is raised
Leather, Mahogany
$3,815
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
20th Century Louis XV Style Poudreuse / Desk, Paris Around 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
covers and handles. Locks with keys available. France, around 1900.
Brass
$14,805
H 29.93 in W 66.15 in D 40.95 in
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W.Priest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
locks, and a functioning key. All six drawers are stamped by W.Priest 1&2 Tudor Street Blackfriars. The
Leather, Mahogany
$2,500
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Bureau Plat Desk, Hand-Crafted
Located in Winter Park, FL
dovetailed drawers with brass escutcheons, working locks and one key. Interior compartment inside the
Brass
$5,346
H 50.79 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
mahogany-lined drawers, each retaining its original brass fret handles, working locks, and a functioning
Mahogany
$1,914Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
keys and locks are consequently untested. One concealed castor replaced with a period brass equivalent
Walnut
$2,870
H 40.16 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in
Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Inside, a spacious cupboard with a shelf provides ample storage. Original iron locks, keys, hinges, and
Pine
$14,250
H 81 in W 84.25 in D 23.5 in
19th C. Large White Gustavian Style Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Round Top, TX
interior shelf. Restored, stable and ready for use. Keys and locks no longer function; included keys to be
Glass, Pine, Paint
$8,568
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
antique desk. Complete with working locks and original keys and brass handles. This desk will soon
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
$9,176
H 75.79 in W 40.16 in D 16.74 in
Arts & Crafts Cupboard by Kees Oosschot for J.B. Hillen Amsterdam, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
four original brass pull outs. Locks and original keys with monogram are in good working order. This
Brass
Napoleon III Black Secretaire from the late 19th Century
Located in IT
top is marble, and the inserts, such as keys, locks, and moldings, are original and have been cleaned
Marble
19th Century Louis XVI Style Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Winter Park, FL
dovetailed drawers with working locks and one key. The interior has an open niche and six small dovetailed
Marble, Bronze
19th Century German Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
, creating a stately and balanced appearance. The desktop opens with a functioning key and locks securely
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Walnut Bookcase with Glass Upper Doors
Located in Round Top, TX
across the central drawer. Three keys and locks are present but operate stiffly; it is recommended the
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$1,165
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk England, 1860s Antique 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. To the right side are four graduated drawers with turned walnut knobs and working locks (key present
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, c1880
Located in High Peak, GB
and height adjustable shelf above a pair of panelled cupboard door fitted with working locks and two
Mahogany
$17,168
H 39.77 in W 111.62 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Modernist Bookcase or Credenza by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
brass and red lacquered knobs. Marked with manufacturers metal tag and brand mark. Locks and original
Brass
$20,100
H 101 in W 64.5 in D 16.5 in
Italian, Piemonte, Neoclassic Fruitwood Lattice-Front 2-Door, 2-Drawer Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
yet practical storage. The lower section is fitted with a pair of drawers, retaining original locks
Fruitwood
$24,628Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
key locks and chiseled and gilded bronze vents. The upper part consists instead of an opening
Bronze
$11,100
H 89.25 in W 54.25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Swedish Original Painted Secretary Bureau, Dated 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
with scratches, cracks, minor nicks, and small gouges consistent with long use. Keys and locks no
Pine, Paint
$12,500
H 37 in W 49.38 in D 26.63 in
George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
inside with color loss and scars, overall remaining a vibrant and beautifully patinated surface. No keys
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
open with two brass pulls; original locks no longer function and keys remain to be used as pulls only
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
; all locks no longer function and keys are used as pulls only. Restored, strong, stable, and ready for
Leather, Birch
Large/Oversized Camphor MilitaryCampaign Trunk/Chest/Box
Located in Folkestone, GB
camphorwood with brass fittings including original large carrying handles and two original and working locks
Wood
$1,420Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 15.16 in D 17.92 in
Antique Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Occasional, Regency, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with faux drawers to the reverse Each fascia dressed with pairs of circular pulls and brass lined locks
Wood
$4,102Sale Price|30% Off
H 88.19 in W 40.56 in D 23.23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
holes have been treated. Later back. Locks are untested and keys are not functional (those shown in
Wood
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
is 26-⅝”H. In the base are two drawers with working locks and a single key. Just above the writing
Walnut, Leather, Glass
$5,495
H 79.25 in W 42 in D 17 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810
Located in Portland, OR
the original lock & key and locks with ease, the shelves can be adjusted to receive very large
Ormolu
Mahogany Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
polished brass side carrying handles and working locks with keys, underscoring both its functionality and
Wood
19th Century Swedish Oak Ladies’ Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
ring pulls. Central heart-shaped escutcheons remain in place; locks no longer function, and one key is
Iron
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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