Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe.
Brass
A fine late 18th c to early 19th c William and Mary black Chinoiserie secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late 18th century William and Mary black lacquered secretary. Fine Chinoiserie hand decorated scenes.
Wood
George II-Style Chinoiserie Secretary / Collector's Cabinet by Antonio's SF
By Antonio's
Located in Dallas, TX
a George II-style black lacquer secretary / desk with Collector's Cabinet above, gilt Chinoiserie decoration overall, some raised, cabinet above fitted out with display shelves for C...
Wood
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor.
Glass, Wood
Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A black lacquer chinoiserie secretary in two parts.
Wood
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Napoleon III Drop-front Secretary Desk In Black Lacquered Wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Napoleon III period drop-front secretary desk in black lacquered wood with hand-painted floral decoration – late 19th century.
Wood
Oak Slant-Front Secretary Desk, Carved Crest and Medallion, Black Lacquer
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
The original finish was stripped and the piece refinished, now in black lacquer; the drawer pulls, the keyhole escutcheons, and the fall-front pivot pins were replaced.
Wood
$12,562Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined and unique 19th century Napoleon III bonheur du jour secretary desk, professionally refinished in a deep piano-black high-gloss lacquer.
Glass, Walnut
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This secretary cabinet is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden fi...
Brass
Mid Century Tall Boy or Secretary in tortoise shell and black lacquer by Ottini
Located in Beograd, RS
This unique Mid Century Tall Boy and/or Secretary, made from solid oak covered by real tortoise shells fully varnished, was made in Milano by a small design studio called Ottini. It ...
Tortoise Shell, Oak
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Wood, Lacquer
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
18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional 18th century lacquered secretary bookcase with mirrored doors. The lacquer features snake charmers and a chinoiserie scenes with children. This came from an important P...
Unavailable
H 46.07 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Secretary on Long Feet in Black High Gloss Piano Lacquer with Drawers
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
A puristic secretary in black piano lacquer High quality restoration.
Metal
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings.
Wood
18th C Style George I Black Lacquered Secretary Bookcase Cabonet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching 18th C Style George I Black Lacquered Secretary Bookcase Cabinet
Wood, Giltwood
19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English finely decorated black lacquered slant front secretary
Fine George 111 Period Japanned Black Lacquered Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine period George 111 Japanned and lacquered drop front secretary. Highly decorated red lacquered upper interior. Glass doors. Circa 1790.
Wood
Black Lacquer Secretary Bookcase Cabinet by EJ Victor
Located in North York, ON
Custom finished in a contemporary black lacquer along with hand-applied antiqued silver leafing, this beautiful cabinet was made by E.J. Victor out of North Carolina and finished by ...
Sold
H 91 in W 40 in D 25 in
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Black lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian ...
Brass
Sold
H 51 in W 40 in D 13 in
Art Deco Bookmatched Walnut & Black Lacquer Secretary Bookcase w/ Silvered Pulls
Located in New York, NY
The piece features elegant drawers, pulls and lines as well as wonderful materiality in the burled and book-matched walnut front surfaces and black lacquered trim. The secretary is s...
Walnut, Lacquer
c.1870 Napoleon III Style Secretary w/ Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Highwood, IL
Napoleon III style black lacquered secretary with five drawers (there is a hidden one on the bottom), water gilding and ornate mother-of-pearl accents.
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Seashell Splendor In The Style of Tony Duquette
Located in Sheffield, MA
Black lacquered secretary or display cabinet intricately adorned with seashells, coral and neoclassical elementss.
Coral
Japanned Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A black lacquer secretary / cabinet with double arched bonnet / top with three finials and gilt Chinoiserie decoration.The bottom section is fitted with drawers, the upper section's ...
Brass
Seashell Splendor In the Style of Tony Duquette
Located in Sheffield, MA
Black lacquered secretary or display cabinet intricately adorned with seashells, coral and other neoclassical elements, every detail is special including the pulls for the drawers an...
Coral
c.1860-1880 Napoleon III Secretary w/ Ormolu Mounts
Located in Highwood, IL
An exquisite black lacquered secretary with two glazed doors and solid bronze ormolu mounts.
Wood
Sold
H 88 in W 37 in D 20 in
Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Handpainted Gilt Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
A true jewelry box of a cabinet, this tall black lacquer secretary desk features an arch double dome top, panel doors, and a drop front writing surface, all hand decorated in a warm ...
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
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H 64.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned decoration, including a base table, brass-handled lap desk, and two door cabinet wit...
Mahogany
Black Lacquered Italian Chinoiserie Petite Secretary
By Baker Furniture Company, Fornasetti
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful black lacquered Italian chinoiserie secretary. Intricately painted detail of Chinese landscape.
French Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Locust Valley, NY
French lacquered chinoiserie secretary with bronze mountings.
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and sought after two piece chinoiserie black lacquered breakfront by Union National, NY circa 1950's.
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 88 in W 42 in D 20 in
Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...
Leather, Glass, Lacquer
Sold
H 86 in W 40 in D 22 in
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Hermes Orange Interior Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Maitland Smith 20th Century black lacquer two-piece secretary with coveted Hermes orange interior.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Brass
Sold
H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Brass
19th Century English Black Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English black lacquered slant front secretary.
Wood
A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese export black lacquer two-part secretary with fold out writing surface having inset toile leather top supported by square and tapered legs terminating in sabots with round b...
Sold
H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top By Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered walnu...
Brass
Sold
H 57.29 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet in Black Lacquer with Mirrored Interior, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Finished in a luxurious high-gloss black lacquer reminiscent of grand pianos, the piece gleams with depth and sophistication.
Lacquer, Mirror, Beech
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich...
Brass
Sold
H 83.75 in W 40 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking cabinet or chest with drop front secretary desk By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" US...
Brass
Sold
H 55.52 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
French Black Lacquered Art Deco Secretary by Maurice Jallot, Signed Front Plaque
Located in Salzburg, AT
Solid Sycomore wood refurbished with black piano lacquer on the outside. Re-nickeled fittings.
Bronze
Sold
H 45.25 in W 40 in D 21 in
Paul Frankl Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser Chest With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered highboy dresser or chest of drawers with unique drop front secretary desk By Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John...
Brass
Fine and Rare 18th C Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 18th century Georgian black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated elaborate secretary.
Wood
Sold
H 47.5 in W 25 in D 14.25 in
Napoleon III Antique French Secretary in Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Secretary in black lacquer with mother of pearl inlay and highlighted with hand-painted flowers.
Mother-of-Pearl
Sold
H 35 in W 54 in L 35 in
Black Lacquer Brass Faux Bamboo Base Campaign Secretary Roll Top Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Campaign style desk! Featuring low roll tops or tambour doors on each side of the desk top which sits on a gilded X-base. Originally sold by J. W. Robinson Co. department st...
Wood
Sold
H 45 in W 52.5 in D 20.5 in
Lacquered Secretary or Dresser by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacquered secretary or dresser by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Lacquer
Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular painted scenery of Chinese landscape including birds and flowers. Comes with separ...
Wood, Lacquer
Rose Tarlow Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary. A stunning, hand made, hand painted secretary. The finish is a stunning crackle finish made by renowned Artisans at Rose T...
Lacquer
Sold
H 109 in W 50 in D 29 in
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk. It features the most wonderful hand painted, black and gold chinoiserie painted exterior with an equally ...
Giltwood, Lacquer
Sold
H 47.64 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Italian Paolo Buffa black and white couple of Cabinets Secretaries
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind pair of cabinet-secretaire in black lacquer wood and parchement attibuted to Paolo Buffa (Milan, Italy, 1903-1970). The furniture designed by the Milanese architect...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
19th c. Georgian Style Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
England: Georgian style black lacquered Chinese export small secretary with gilt figural scenes
Giltwood, Wood
Sold
H 27.75 in W 56 in D 15 in
Chinoiserie Motif Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table with Drawer
By James Mont, Henredon, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Consider pairing this piece with our Maddox black lacquer Chinoiserie secretary desk (sold separately).
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic 19th century English black lacquered chinoiserie five-drawer secretary.
Sold
H 43.75 in W 43.5 in D 20.75 in
Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Italian secretary desk in the style of Aldo Tura. This desk features a lacquered parchment finish in a deep brown hue with subtle color variations. Based on the 18th centu...
Brass
Fine 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine late 18th century English George 11 black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated secretary.
Wood
A Fine 1950's Neoclassical Secretaire / Bar by De Coene
By De Coene Frères
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine Belgium Mid-Century neoclassical black lacquered bar / secretary with bronze details.
Bronze
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and matching serpentine base.
Wood
Sold
H 71.75 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Chinoiserie style carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top.
Metal
19th Century Black Lacquered Secretary with Raised Chinoiserie Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Italian black lacquered secretary. Beautifully done raised chinoiserie design.
Wood
Sold
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe.
Brass
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive secretary bookcase made in the Chinese taste featuring a decorative gilt faux bamboo trimmed case with hand-painted asian scenes. The domed top has a lighted interior wit...
Brass
English Georgian Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Georgian black lacquer and chinoiserie decorated slant front secretary cabinet on bracket feet, circa 1765.
Oak
Sold
H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, Circa 1980s Black lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian nature scenes, gold gilt trim, and original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 77.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase composed of 2 pieces, each with black lacquered wood frames with an all-over intentional ...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 40.5 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950
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
Sold
H 80 in W 40.75 in D 19.75 in
Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized, Gilt, & Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinoiserie decorated secretary offers black lacquered wood construction with upper having a broken arch pediment over a cast with double doors opening to vermillion red lacquered ...
Wood
Sold
H 97.5 in W 46 in D 27.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Asian secretary desk. A chic black lacquered cabinet with hand painted gilt pastoral scenes.
Metal
Sold
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.
Wood
$86,800
H 48 in W 56 in D 2 in
H. Guérault (French, 19th/20th Century) "The Little Prince" Oil on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Exquisite Quality French Art Nouveau oil on canvas painting of an elegant lady and pup, titled "The Little Prince" / "Le Dauphin no. 51" (on exhibition label affixed to the stretcher...
Canvas, Oil
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$6,000 / set
H 40 in W 27 in D 24 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames decorated with carved & molded foliate motifs, showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by pa...
Giltwood, Fabric
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain plate. In the Rose Mandarin style. Depicting an Imperial court scene. The man on the right is either a servant/government official come to v...
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
Copper, Enamel
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 64 in D 1 in
Italian Four Panel Flowers and Birds Room Divider/Screen
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Italian four panel screen/room divider. Folder size 72x 16x 5"
Hardwood, Paint
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy. Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...
Brass
$195,000
H 25 in W 20.5 in
Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut, hand signed
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original linoleum cut in color by Pablo Picasso, 1962. It is hand signed and numbered 40/50 from the edition of 50; there were also 35 artist's proofs. This piece is...
Linocut
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The...
Mahogany
$8,487 / 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
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
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.
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