Large French Two-Door Bookcase Cabinet of Cherry
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large French bookcase cabinet of cherry from the 19th c., featuring a moulded crown top over a frieze of two glazed paneled doors, the doors with decorative hardware and e...
Metal
Masterful Copenhagen Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Circa 1745, Attr. Ortmann
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
A masterful bureau cabinet / secretary made in Copenhagen around 1745, constructed in walnut. The tall piece is crowned by an elaborately carved and gilded broken pediment with a cen...
Wood, Nutwood
Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Inlaid Rosewood Biedermeier Secretary Chest 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant, antique Austrian inlaid mahogany Biedermeier secretary desk chest/cabinet, circa 1820. A fine quality Biedermeier made from the highest quality book-matched figured...
Mahogany
Regency Sheraton Bookcase Glass Display Cabinet Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency Sheraton style display cabinet / bookcase Serpentine form to the front Great for displaying decorative pieces such as glass and porcelain Intricate inlay work includ...
Glass
Victorian Mahogany Rectangular Dumb Waiter, Late 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Mahogany Rectangular Dumb Waiter, late 19th century, three shelves, the central shelve with two short drawers all on turned wood supports. 45.75" H x 43" W x 17" D. Prove...
Mahogany
19th Century English Gothic Revival Slant-Top Secretary
Located in Allerum, SE
19th-Century English Gothic / Renaissance Revival Ebonized Oak Slant-Top Secretary. Constructed from oak with a dark ebonized finish, this slant-top secretary desk features extensi...
Wood
Louis XV Marquetry Secretary, Napoleon III Period
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Louis XV style writing desk, dating from the second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III period. This refined piece of furniture features high-quality floral marquetry in ...
Bronze
Antique Victorian Oak Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet. In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with glass ...
Brass
Antique Liegeois Hand-Carved Walnut Bookcase ~ China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Richly carved walnut and beautifully balanced proportions distinguish this French Liégeois china buffet, designed to unite elegant display with generous storage. Its upper case rises...
Brass
Italian 19th Century Walnut Bookcase with Architectural Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome Italian 19th century walnut bookcase of exceptional scale and architectural presence, crafted in two parts with a beautifully proportioned upper display section and enclos...
Wood
Old Oak Globe Wernicke Stacking Bookcase w/ Lower Drawer & Carved Details
Located in North Salem, NY
An exceptional antique Globe-Wernicke stacking bookcase crafted in richly figured quarter-sawn oak, retaining its original maker’s mark label. This handsome example elevates the firm...
Glass, Oak
Victorian Writing Desk Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Legs 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This handsome late Victorian writing desk is crafted from richly figured oak and combines practicality with the timeless appeal of Jacobean Revival design The rectangular top is inse...
Giltwood
Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Oak Secretary Bureau with Drop Desk Denmark 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oak secretary bureau combines a drop-front writing surface with six small interior drawers and three full-width lower drawers. Sculpted legs and a shaped apron add character to ...
Oak
Italian modern revolving bookcase by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern revolving bookcase by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s Revolving bookcase with two shelves in black and red wood. The square top shelf is made of black wood w...
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Solid Walnut Secretaire
Located in Carmine, TX
A charming French 19th century Louis XVI solid walnut secretary, featuring a slanted writing front, three drawers, delicate geometric inlay, and elegant tapered legs. The warm walnut...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bookcases with Bronze Trim
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed 2 plexiglass door bookcases. (PRICED EACH)
Bronze
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Bureau, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930s Art Deco heavily figured walnut bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to reveal ev...
Chrome
Large baker's cart/ rolling shelf in pine wood, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A generous pine baker’s cart from around 1900, built with three slatted shelves and set on sturdy metal casters that give it both mobility and industrial charm. The thick pine beams,...
Pine
Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Teak #2
By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1961 Materials: Teak Measurements: 41" wide x 18.75" deep x 47.75" tall
Teak
19th Century Queen Anne Style Double Bonnet Top Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Queen Anne style two part double bonnet secretary, its upper case with molded arched double cornice with conforming arched and glazed glass doors, opening to two adjustabl...
Brass
19th Century English Pine Water Fall Bookcase
Located in Nashville, TN
This cabinet is a classic antique pine dresser hutch, a traditional piece of farmhouse furniture often used in kitchens or dining rooms for both display and storage.It features a two...
Pine
English Late 19th Century Faux Pine Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Late 19th Century Faux Pine Bamboo Bookcase
Pine
19th Century English Regency Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Regency Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Ebonized Details 43″ W (body) 45.5″ W (cornice) X 20.5″ D X 96″ H
Mahogany
18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Rococo Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century Danish secretary, crafted in oak. Hand carved panels decorate the two upper cabinet doors, while graceful Rococo curves accent the three large lower drawers. A newer pro...
Oak, Paint
Antique English oak bookcase / shelving unit from the mid-19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique English oak bookcase, dating from the mid-19th century, features two working drawers and two shelves. Originally fitted with doors, the front has since been left open, g...
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Painted Two-Piece Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 19th-century two-piece cabinet bookcase has a simple, traditional form with a softly painted, timeworn finish. The upper section features four glass-front doors with adjustable ...
Glass, Wood
1960s Set of Two Restored Danish Floating Teak Nightstands Excellent Condition
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of two Danish floating nightstands in teak. A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak, each with a single drawer. The simple yet elegant designed nightstands with...
Teak
Antique Egyptian Revival Empire Style Leather Top Figural 3 Drawer Console Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Egyptian Revival Empire Style Green Leather Top Figural 3 Drawer Desk Console...
Leather, Wood, Paint
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze Glass Light Up Shelf Étagère with Smoked Acrylic Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Disco era glass light-up etagere with bronze wash frame and smoked acrylic accents. The shelf features a unique light-up base and a large spotlight on the top. This piece is ...
Steel
Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk PJ-BU-02-A, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An authentic Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk, model PJ-BU-02-A, also known as the “Office Table,” designed for Chandigarh circa 1957–58. The desk is an important example of Jeannere...
Teak
$347 / item
Slim Pine Shelves
Located in London, GB
This slim pine shelving unit is a celebration of rustic minimalism and utilitarian design, emphasising the raw beauty of natural timber. The piece is characterised by its strong vert...
Pine
Vintage MCM Desk by Sligh Furniture Cross Country Line with Black Painted Frame
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
It would be wonderful in your home office or study, in your students dorm room, or utilized as a writing desk in your master or guest bedroom.
Wood, Paint
LOVELY COMTEMPORARY GILT FRAMED DiSPLAY BOOKCASE BOOKSHELF FAUX MARBLE SHELVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative Hollywood Regency style gilt framed faux Marble shelved library bookcase or display shelf A very good looki...
Metal
18th Century Danish Secretary with Glazed Doors and Front-fall Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th century Danish secretary with a decorative carved pediment. Below two glazed doors opening to storage, below fall front desk opening to useful work or computer space. With six ...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary
Located in Oakwood, GA
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak "Magic Box" Secretary, 45"H Authentic Mid-Century Modern Danish design "Magic Box" transforming secretary cabinet Expansive pull-out writing/work surfa...
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI style etagères
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 2 identical étagères / bookcases in the Louis XVI style. Originally from France. Presumably from the mid-20th century. Made from solid oak. Dimensions: 116H x 105W x 25D
Oak
Fabio Novembre for Driade: Venus Sculptural Bookcase with Marble Statue Bookshelf
By Fabio Novembre, Driade
Located in Varedo, MB
VENUS Bookcase Design: Fabio Novembre Manufacturer: Driade Venus is a poetic reinterpretation of the traditional bookcase. Inspired by the wooden crates used by museums to transpor...
Marble
Pair of Lalique France Reverie Frosted Glass Figural Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Lalique France Reverie Frosted Glass Figural Bookends Signed Lalique France, also with a paper label. Each in the form of a female nude. Height 8.75 in., Width 3.25 in., Dep...
Glass
Dyrlund Danish Teak Executive Desk with Rounded Drum Pedestal Base, c. 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking Danish modern executive desk by Dyrlund, crafted in rich teak with the brand's signature soft, rounded edge detailing along the top. The rectangular top floats above a sub...
Teak
1950’S Engineers Single Drawer Units – Twenty Four Drawers (1227.6)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Engineers Drawer Units - Twenty Four Drawers (1227.6). We recently cleared an engineering workshop in Northamptonshire, buying a large batch of these stunning drawer units or...
Pine
19th Century Regency Mahogany Etagere
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late Regency mahogany four tier etagere with shaped aprons to the shelves and a drawer to the lower shelf. The top shelf finished with a baluster gallery and the whole on origina...
Mahogany
Antique Jacobean Renaissance Tudor Oak Blind China Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Jacobean Renaissance Tudor Oak Carved 2 Blind Door China Cabinet Bookcase Cup...
Oak
1970's Mod Pop Desk by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill
Located in Hanover, MA
Mold injection bright green acrylic drawer panels set in white painted case with white laminate top on pair of painted cast aluminum 'Tulip' style pedestal legs. An homage to Raymond...
Aluminum
Pierre Cruège 1950’s Oak Bookcase
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare all original bookcase in oak by Pierre Cruège. This petite work has sculpted tapered sides and is perfect for displaying smalls or books.
Oak
George II period burr walnut bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A high-quality George II period burr walnut bureau of great proportions and with superb colour and patina. The fall enclosing a fully fitted interior above a well and further drawer...
Walnut
Vintage Italian Painted Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: Italian Provincial Materials: Painted Wood
Wood
19th Century Pine Open Bookcase With Painted Blue Interior
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A country pine open bookcase with three fixed shelves above a shaped, scalloped apron resting on bracket feet. The honey-toned pine frame contrasts with a soft blue-painted board bac...
Pine
Bureau étudiant CM217 par Pierre Paulin édité par Thonet 1960's
By Pierre Paulin
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Bureau étudiant CM217 par Pierre Paulin édité par Thonet 1960's Bureau étudiant « CM 217 » — Pierre Paulin pour Thonet — années 1960 Bureau compact au dessin très graphique, pensé p...
Metal
Grange Raspail Desk in Oak with Brass Accents and Leather, 21st Century
By Grange
Located in Hamburg, PA
This sleek and sophisticated contemporary desk is the Raspail model by Grange, the renowned French furniture maker established in 1904. Handcrafted in France, it beautifully blends m...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Theodore Alexander Althorp Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This Theodore Alexander Althorp Secretary Desk has all the outstanding qualities of an antique original. An extremely functional piece of furniture with useful storage space, this hi...
Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Baroque Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century tall Danish Baroque secretary, crafted in oak. A newer professionally applied black painted finish is distressed throughout, revealing areas of the natural wood an...
Brass
Rare South German Biedermeier Secretary Cabinet with Hat Box Superstructure
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Southern Germany, circa 1820 A rare and exceptionally refined Biedermeier secretary cabinet in beautifully figured cherrywood, surmounted by its distinctive hat box superstructure (...
Cherry
Birch and Oak Carved Desk by Pavel Novak, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Generally, Czech mid-century modern designs tend to be more sober than their French, German, American, and even Scandinavian counterparts. However, works by Pavel Novak are an except...
Oak, Birch
18th C. Venetian Secretary Hutch with a Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian tall secretary cabinet from the 18th century. This antique 7.75 feet tall (approximate) cabinet from Venice, Italy, boasts a beautifully hand-painted and embellis...
Wood
Continental Mahogany Circa 1880 Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A handsome late 19th-century Continental mahogany bookcase, dating to circa 1880, combining elegant proportions with refined decorative detail. Constructed in richly figured mahogany...
Mahogany
Large 19th Century French Ebonised Writing Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century French ebonised three drawer writing desk. Having come out of a Paris apartment, this piece can free stand as polished on all sides. Wonderful original hide wr...
Ebony
Industrial Shelving unit, France, 1900s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A refined example of early French industrial design, this shelving unit combines a slender metal frame with solid wood shelves, creating a striking balance between strength and light...
Metal
Cylinder Desk, Napoleon III Period, In Rosewood Marquetry and Gilded Bronze.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th-century cylinder desk, Napoleon III period, in rosewood marquetry and gilded bronze. Cylindrical desk, Napoleon III period, 19th century, in rosewood marquetry and gilded bronz...
Bronze
Danish Poul Cadovius Royal System 3 Bay Teak Wall Unit with Desk, Refinished
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern wall mounted modular Royal System wall unit designed by Poul Cadovious for Cado. Fully refinished 3 bay unit in Teak, system consists of 3 cabinets (two with 4 dra...
Teak
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Revolving Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Edwardian inlaid revolving bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of exceptional quality, with a beautiful and u...
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.
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.
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