Dyrlund Skyline Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Dyrlund
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dyrlund Skyline Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk This desk measures: 83 wide x 39 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches We take our photos in a controlled l...
Rosewood
1930's Original Strafor Klappet Cabinet - Forge de Strasbourg
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930's Original Strafor Klappet Cabinet - Forge de Strasbourg. The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in the South East of France in 1919. They were one of the global pioneers of the ma...
Sheet Metal
1930's Original Forge de Strasbourg - Strafor - Green Five Door Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930's Original Forge de Strasbourg - Strafor - Green Five Door Locker. The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in the South East of France in 1919. They were one of the global pioneers ...
Sheet Metal
Vintage Washed Wood Wide Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Defined by expansive proportions and soft architectural curves, this vintage solid oak étagère features a multi-tiered grid of open display shelves. The unit is finished in a light w...
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oak Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Late 19th century French Louis XVI style writing table crafted in oak, sourced in Provence, France. The table features a rectangular paneled top framed by a molded edge above a strai...
Oak
Elegant 19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Shelf in Veneered Wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant three-tier shelf in veneered wood, richly decorated with floral marquetry, characteristic of the 19th-century Napoleon III style. Each shelf is adorned with a refined decora...
Wood
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Chippendale or Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture By Northern Furniture Company USA, Circa 1940s Gorgeous b...
Brass
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Niccolini Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Bombay Secretary Desk Signed 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This distinguished Niccolini Venetian Rococo secretary desk, originating from the 20th century, is a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship and decorative artistry. The piece i...
Wood
1981 Mastercraft Style Chrome Glass Étagère With Brass Spindle Galleries
By Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A monumental vintage chrome, brass and glass display étagère dating to the early 1980s. Measuring an impressive 60 inches wide and 72 inches high, the piece combines a highly polishe...
Brass, Chrome
English Glazed Bookcase/ Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C fully glazed painted oak bookcase/ display cabinet. 1830 Internal depth 27.5cm
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Bookcase c.1960’s. Open shelving, divided cubbies, and 6 drawers, pull out desk surface. Dimensions: 34”W x 16.5”D x 66.25”H. Overall good vintage...
Teak
Special Antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase in mahogany. United Kingdom /London
By Globe Wernicke
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase in very good condition. This is the most special version of the Globe Wernicke bookcases. Beautiful details with rich ornamentation. Also fea...
African Mahogany
$840Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage French Style Red Scrolled Wrought Iron Four-Tier Corner Etagere Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage French-style corner bakers rack features an ornate, four-tier openwork frame crafted from scrolled wrought iron with a distinctive muted red or brick red finish. Designe...
Iron
Reed 4 Shelf Oak Bookcase - Natural
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Size: 60" x 20"D x 84"H Int. Doors: 24"W x 17"D x26.5"H Shelves: 55"W x 18.5"D x 12"H Bottom Height: 30" Wood Species: Oak Finish: Natural Back side is not finished Crafted from oak...
Oak
19th Century English Regency Oak Dumbwaiter
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century English oak dumb waiter or whatnot. Derived from the French étagère this is essentially a pair of standing shelves. Constructed in oak with fabulous figure an...
Oak
Antique Louis XV Style Country French Slant Front Desk Circa. 1800
Located in Fulton, CA
Antique Country French secretary desk with marquetry detail. Dating from the early 1800's in the Louis XV or French Country style. Tooled leather writing surface. Marquetry medallion...
Wood
Brutalist Pyramid Oak Bookcase, Dutch, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Architectural Dutch oak pyramid bookcase from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive A-frame silhouette with six graduated shelves, its bold geometric form and solid oak construction ex...
Oak
Wall Shelving Unit in Solid Teak, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking wall shelving unit, produced in France during the 1950s, is crafted from solid teak and distinguished by its alternating open compartments, softly rounded uprights, and...
Teak
Large And Impressive George IV Mahogany Partners Desk Stamped T. Wilson, London
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with inset brown leather top and banded edge. In three parts with the frieze section with drawers on front and back. The pedestal bases with drawers on front a...
Brass
Early 19th century French Pine Shelved Alcove Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century French Pine Shelved Alcove Cupboard This is a wonderful old architectural piece, it was originally made to fit a recess in the Scullery of a French manoir, the c...
Pine
Pair of Mahogany Bookcases or Bedside Tables from the 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of mahogany bookcases dating from the 1920s. They can be used as bookcases, bedside tables, or small side tables and feature a simple classic design. — Period: 1920s — Material...
Mahogany
$3,762
French Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting late 19th C French painted narrow bookcase, lovely worn paint. 1880 Shelf depth 27.5cm
Pine
Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron and Stone Etagere Shelving with Owl Finials
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage wrought iron etagere in the style of Giacometti Italy circa 1970s Executed in wrought iron with cantera stone shelves and perched owl finials In original patina 83 inch ove...
Stone, Wrought Iron
Lawson-Fenning San Rafael Bookshelf, Oak, Modern American Bookcase
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Bookshelf is robust in construction with graceful contours and a high level of versatility of use. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Oak
Antique Wood Multitier Stand for Playesvor Plants
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare antique multitier plate stand or plant stand. In 3?tiers with wood inlay, beautiful piece of home decor.
Wood
$10,597 / item
Vista Shelving in Veneer and Stainless Steel by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Vista Shelving in Veneer and Stainless Steel by Madheke. Dimensions: W 129 x D 46 x H 300 cm. Materials: Matte finish veneered shelving, brushed brass finished stainless-steel column...
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome late 19th-century French Napoleon III walnut writing desk, sourced in Provence, France, circa 1870–1880. The rectangular walnut top is framed by a molded edge and displays...
Brass
Vintage Edmund Jørgensen mid-20th century Secretary Marquetry Cylinder desk
By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Danish Cylinder Desk – Mid-20th Century – Edmund Jørgensen A beautiful Danish secretary desk (chatol), originally sold through the well-known Edmund Jørgensen Furniture store, found...
Brass
Large 18th Century French Bookcase, Wood, Blue Painted Interior, 1790
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large late 18th Century French biliotheque bookcase. With blue painted interior. On an impressive scale at over three metres wide.
Wood
Teak Bookcase Open Storage Shelving Unit Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring clean lines and open shelving, this piece offers functional storage with minimalist charm. Simple tapered legs elevate the frame for an airy profile. It showcases classic D...
Teak
Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Slant Top Desk, 1920's
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautifully. maintained all original 1920s Chippendale Mahogany secretary slant top desk featuring fold-out writing surface, fitted interior of cubbies with small drawers, four serpe...
Brass
Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The upper arched top portion with a molded and domed cornice inset with mirrored glass and etched...
Walnut
Antique Mahogany 4 Section Barrister Bookcase Glass Door Stacking Lawyer Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Mahogany 4 Section Barrister Bookcase Glass Door Stacking Lawyers Cabinet. Ma...
Glass, Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Gilt Faux Bamboo Étagère – Five-Tier Glass Shelf Display
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hollywood Regency Gilt Faux Bamboo Étagère – Five-Tier Glass Shelf Display A striking and sculptural five-tier étagère crafted in the timeless faux bamboo form, finished in a warm g...
Metal
Dutch 18th Century Marquetry Bureau with Rocaille Ornament in Walnut
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid to late 18th century Dutch marquetry bureau of bombe form and of exceptional quality. The piece of typical Dutch styling for this period, the bombe form exaggerated by the corbe...
Walnut
Regency Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 1820s
Located in Savannah, GA
A Regency period mahogany pedestal desk with an unusually shallow depth. Having a bleached finish, three frieze drawers, and twin cupboard doors, circa 1820s. 60 ⅛ inches wide by...
Mahogany
Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Special black edition of B17 wall-mounted book shelve designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in France. Manufactured by Chapo Creation, 2019. Oakwood. In original condition, with wear...
Wood
Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau This is a beautiful and very useful piece, an Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Students Bureau with a Stained Glass Book Case at th...
Oak
Great Western Railway Bookcase, England, 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Great Western Railway Bookcase England, 19th C. Mahogany bookcase with sliding glass doors. Original glass, Stamped G.W.R. to brass pulls. 79”w x 23”d x 101.5”h Ref. CASE183
Glass, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Drop-Leaf Pencil Desk for Andreas Tuck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original AT-305 Drop-Leaf Desk designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. The design reflects Wegner’s interest in adaptable domestic furniture, combining the function of a writ...
Oak, Teak
Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900 patina to be redone, small lack of plating
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tall Bookcases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid-century modern Danish teak tall bookcases features a warm golden-brown wood grain and multiple adjustable open shelves. Please confirm location ( Brooklyn or NJ ) w...
Wood, Teak
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ebony and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ebony and Ormolu Bureau Plat desk. This exceptionally detailed three drawer Mazarin style desk, ...
Ormolu
Brutalist Pine Shelf by Wasa Möbel, Germany, Circa 1970s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Solid pine dining shelf made by Wasa Möbel, Germany, circa 1970s. This brutalist mid century free standing shelf features bold, architectural, and structural lines. Shelf locks with...
Pine
Antique Dutch oak bookcase from the early 20th century with elegant details
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This warm antique Dutch bookcase from the early 20th century is crafted from solid oak and features beautiful detailing. The bookcase can be dismantled, making it easy to transport a...
Wood, Oak
Antique English Oak Jacobean Revival Bookcase Barley Twist Display Cabinet c1890
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique Victorian English Oak Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Display Cabinet or Bookcase c.1890s-1900s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~with lower stor...
Glass, Oak
Early Pierre Chapo 'B10' Bookcase or Room Divider in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, shelf unit, model 'B10', solid elm, France, 1975 Dating from 1975, this open bookcase that doubles as a room divider is an early example of the designer's work. It is ...
Elm
Charles and Ray Eames Storage unit 2 modular bookcase by Vitra
By Charles Eames
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV174 Charles and Ray Eames Storage unit, 2 modular bookcase with 3 or 6 shelves in birch plywood with open compartments and compartments closed by colored metal panels. Vitra...
Metal
Grand Spanish Brutalist Style Wall Unit in Oak and Wrought Iron 578cm/227.56in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Storage wall unit, oak, wrought iron, Europe, 1970s An impressive grand-scale wall unit crafted in solid oak and wrought iron, inspired by Spanish Brutalism with references to the l...
Wrought Iron
Guglielmo Ulrich Wall Mounted Console for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Guglielmo Ulrich wall-mounted console for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, Wood, 1960s This wall-mounted console by Guglielmo Ulrich floats clear of the wall on a pair of angled brackets, its sli...
Wood
Custom Oak and Marble Craftsman Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
A custom-made craftsman style bookcase in oak, with a green marble top. Four shelves are decorated with arched edges, and slatted sides are secured with traditional mortise and tenon...
Marble
Vintage French Country Wrought Iron & Brass Kitchen Bakers Rack Bookcase Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Scrolling Wrought Iron & Brass Rail Bakers Rack. Circa Lat...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$7,800 / item
Laquered Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A Chinoiserie-Decorated Painted and Parcel Gilt Bureau Bookcase. England, 19th century.
Giltwood
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Gold Etagere Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Gold Gilt Etagere Bo...
Metal
Brighton Pavilion Pagoda Cabinet by Edwards & Roberts, 1880s, England
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Brighton Pavilion Pagoda style display cabinet by Edwards & Roberts of England. This piece is constructed in two parts with many areas to display your special objects.
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Coral Gilt Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful piece! This is a mid-century hand painted Italian secretary desk with elaborate hand painted chinoiserie scenes. The bombe front features three paper lined drawer...
Glass, Wood, Poplar
Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary—19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Stunning and rare 19th-century mahogany bookcase or display cabinet—England Very high-quality mahogany with a beautiful grain and a stunning writing desk A small piece consisting of ...
Mahogany
Pair of column shelving units made of Plexiglas and brushed metal. 1970s-80s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 3-shelf column shelves or bookcases, made of plexiglass on a brushed-plated metal base. Made in France in the 1970s-80s. Dimensions: H 138.5 cm x W 42 x D 42 cm / Dimension...
Metal
English Regency Ebonized Wood Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large handsome English Regency Ebonized Bookcase Cabinet. The height of the cabinet and the ebonized finish sets a dramatic statement for any interior. Cabinet features an upper cabi...
Wood
Monumental Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Solid Rosewood with Storage, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A commanding example of Brazilian Modern design from the 1960s, this monumental rosewood bookshelf combines architectural presence with exceptional functionality. Crafted in richly f...
Rosewood
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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