Early American Country Pine Two-Piece Plantation Desk Secretary, Circa 1830–1850
Located in Louisville, KY
Their architectural proportions make them equally suited to libraries, studies, kitchens, entry halls, or living spaces.
Iron
Pair of Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Marquetry Bookcases, ca. 1890
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant pair of late 19th-century Sheraton Revival dwarf bookcases or low display cabinets, dating to approximately 1890, crafted in satinwood and richly decorated with fine marqu...
Satinwood
18th Century Danish Rococo Secretary with Serpentine Front, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional 18th century Danish Rococo secretary dating to circa 1760 and featuring an elegant serpentine front with beautifully refined proportions. Crafted during the height of ...
Wood
Desk " DF2000 " by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères, France 1960s
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Desk model " DF 2000 " with a sliding shelf, featuring two moulded plastic drawers, in a color gradient ranging from dark brown to a softer shade, ending in a light cream. Designed b...
Metal
Bibliothèque Mac Gee par Philippe Starck pour Baleri Italia
By Philippe Starck
Located in Rouen, FR
Bibliothèque Mac Gee conçue par Philippe Starck en 1984 et éditée par Baleri Italia. Réalisée en acier thermo-laqué gris, elle se distingue par sa structure très graphique et épurée....
Metal
Mid Century Swedish Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak rolltop secretary desk cabinet was made in Sweden circa 1960. The classic Scandinavian modern design has clean, minimalis...
Wood, Teak
Handsome And Functional Regency Mahogany Fall fFont Desk, Server. Great Color.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome and functional Regency mahogany fall front desk, server, entry way piece, great inlay, elegant form. Exceptional exaggerated arched foot. Lovely Color And Patina.
Satin, Mahogany
Early 20th century Swedish ebonised birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
rly 20th century Swedish ebonised birch pedestal desk circa 1910. Recently re-finished in our workshop we are pleased to present this 1 piece pedestal desk. Stunning desk very much...
Birch
Giuseppe Rivadossi Unique Large Freestanding Round Display Cabinet Sculpted Oak
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, showcase unit, oak and glass, Italy, circa 1980 This tall oak cabinet by Giuseppe Rivadossi is defined by its broad, rounded frame, which ...
Glass, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dropdown Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid-century Danish modern secretary desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Impeccably crafted in teak, the desk has broad, balanced proportions and a...
Brass
Set of Five Danish Pine Hexagonal Wall Shelves with Mirror, 1970s
Located in Rødding, DK
A set of five Danish pine hexagonal wall shelves from the 1970s, each unit fitted differently. Two have a drawer, one has three hooks, one holds a round mirror and one is divided by ...
Pine
Regency Open Bookcase - Satinwood Sheraton Bookcases Bespoke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning English Regency style bookcase in gorgeous satinwood Classic piece of English furniture that can work well in any room - library, sitting room, bedroom or study This piece i...
Satinwood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Kneehole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb antique Victorian freestanding mahogany pedestal kneehole desk of exceptional quality and impressive proportions. Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany with a rich w...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Danish Oak Secretary Desk with Marquetry Interior, Early 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming antique Danish secretary desk crafted in oak during the early 19th century. The piece features a classic fall-front writing surface that opens to reveal an exceptionally d...
Oak
$1,850 / item
Vintage Scrollwork Iron Plant Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage plant holder is an airy, sculptural composition of hand-bent iron wire, with a long oval planter basket perched atop a slender, splayed stand. The basket’s rim is crowne...
Iron
Vintage Post Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Polished Chrome, Original Glass Shelves This striking Post-Modern étagère features a clean architectural chrome frame paired with i...
Chrome
Lovely italian bamboo rattan magazine rack, 1970s Italy
By Bonacina
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely italian bamboo rattan magazine rack, 1970s Italy
Bamboo, Wicker
Century Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency breakfront bookcase cabinet or display cabinet By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with glass front doors and orig...
Brass
$18,375Sale Price|25% Off
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Burl Wood Secretaire / Fall-Front Desk, France, c. 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
A striking French Art Deco secretaire (fall-front desk) by Jacques Adnet, executed in richly figured burl elm (bois de loupe) veneer and dating to the 1930s. The cabinet exemplifies ...
Leather, Ash
Large 19th Century Ebonised Napoleon III. Bookcase
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large ebonised Napoleon III display cabinet or bookcase from the second half of the 19th century. A rare, large piece of furniture from the period, in a classical design. Made of o...
Hardwood, Oak
Geo III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A good Geo III mahogany breakfront library bookcase of small proportions, the moulded cornice, above 3 doors with single horizontal glazing bars retaining the original glass, enclosi...
Glass, Mahogany
$79,195 / item
Duo Large Shelving
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Milan, IT
A veritable work of art that outdoes the functionality of design, this spectacular shelving system will infuse sophistication in any classic or modern interior. Showcasing a bold str...
Wood
$51,865 / item
Duo Medium Shelving
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Gorgeously drawing the eye to books and other displayed collectibles, this stunning shelving system combines deft traditional craftsmanship with a clean-lined contemporary flair. Fas...
Wood
$24,755 / item
Duo Small Wall Shelving
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Evocative of an architectural work of art, this streamlined shelving system boasts a clean, minimalist design that highlights its extraordinarily handcrafted details. Equipped with o...
Wood
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary with Secret Compartements, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary desk with numerous secret compartments Denmark Mahogany, etc. c. 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 189 x 108 x 59 cm Description: Antique Scandinavian Bied...
Mahogany
$33,600
Re-Epples Shelf
By Francesco Maria Messina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Francesco Maria Messina is an Italian architect and artist whose work bridges the worlds of art, design, and sculpture. From his studio in Tuscany, he creates one-of-a-kind pieces th...
Steel
Antique Mission Arts Craft Quartersawn Oak Library Bookcase Table Desk Inkwell
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive Arts and Crafts / Mission style combination desk, dating from the early 20th century (circa 1900–1910). Constructed entirely from solid quarter sawn oak, the pi...
Oak
Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk Circa 1880s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Victorian, Gothic Revival, or Renaissance Revival drop front secretary desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. England, Late 19th Century Ornate carved ...
Walnut
19th century Library Cabinet, France 1840
Located in Leimen, DE
19th Century French Library Cabinet, Restoration Period, France, Circa 1840 Elegant 19th-century French library cabinet from the Restoration period, crafted in France around 1840. Th...
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Wood Edwardian Rotating Bookcase On Casters
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a console table, distinguished by dark walnut, marble-look top, turned legs. Dating to 19th Century and originating from France, it reflects the design sensibi...
Walnut
Victorian Flame Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A Victorian flame mahogany inverse breakfront bookcase, the top section with glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving, with figured timber doors to the base, the cabinets to eithe...
Mahogany
Sergio Rodrigues Freestanding Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood by Oca, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in São Paulo, BR
Freestanding bookcase designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by Oca in Brazil in 1960 Four solid uprights rise past the top shelf, and five shelves run between them and extend be...
Chrome
Antique Globe Wernicke 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-1930
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A Globe-Wernicke lawyer's bookcase from circa 1910-1930 exemplifies early 20th-century office furniture design. The modular construction features five interlocking pieces—top,...
Bakelite, Cherry, Maple
Sens Wall Shelf in Brushed Stainless Steel by form & eisen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sens Wall Shelf in Brushed Stainless Steel by form & eisen Dimensions: D 30 x W 160 x H 160 cm. Materials: Brushed stainless steel. SENS is a shelving system that brings structure,...
Stainless Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered Writing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Walnut, Lacquer
Bent 02 Minimalist X Large Wall Shelf in Brushed Stainless Steel by form & eisen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent 02 Minimalist X-Large Wall Shelf in Brushed Stainless Steel by form & eisen Dimensions: D 15 x L 100 cm. Materials: Brushed stainless steel. Available in different sizes. Dime...
Stainless Steel
Bent Ultron XM Large Wall Shelf in Brushed Stainless Steel by form & eisen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Ultron XM Large Wall Shelf in Brushed Stainless Steel by form & eisen Dimensions: D 20 x L 100 cm. Materials: Brushed stainless steel. Available in different sizes. Dimensions...
Stainless Steel
Bent Minimalist Medium Wall Shelf in Brushed Stainless Steel by form & eisen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Minimalist Medium Wall Shelf in Brushed Stainless Steel by form & eisen Dimensions: D 20 x L 75 cm. Materials: Brushed stainless steel. Available in different sizes. Dimen...
Stainless Steel
$10,800
Italian Walnut Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c. Italian Walnut Secretary. A 19th‑century Italian walnut secretary is typically a burl‑walnut, drop‑front or slant‑front writing desk combining storage, marquetry, and sculptu...
Walnut
A Circa 1800 Tuscan Pine Bookcase with Wire Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… The clean lines of this Italian bookcase allow it to be utilized with a variety of interior design styles. Hand-carved in Tuscany, circa 1800, from pi...
Metal, Wire
Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Wall unit consisting of 1 box with a hinged door containing a shelf, 1 box with 2 drawers ,1 box with 2 doors containing 2 shelves, 1 box with 2 doors containing 1 shelf and ...
Brass
French Walnut Louis XVI Design Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
The French Walnut Louis XVI Design Desk is a stylish and elegant piece of furniture, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to a home office or study. Made with high-quality ma...
Leather, Walnut
$4,345 / item
Large Burled Executive Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Equally suited for use either at the workplace or in a home office the Niagara Furniture Large Burled Executive Desk with tooled leather top is both decorative and functional. Built ...
Wood
19th Century English Edwardian Secretary Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century English Edwardian secretary cabinet, crafted in mahogany and designed with a compact, functional layout. The piece incorporates multiple compartments and storage areas...
Wood
Modular Wooden Bookcase by Giovannetti - Italian Postmodern Design
Located in Milano, IT
Modular Wooden Bookcase by Giovannetti A striking wooden bookcase by Giovannetti, characterized by a bold geometric design that evokes the iconic Italian postmodern aesthetic of the...
Wood
$27,000Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès “Pippa” Folding Writing Desk with Matching Stool
By Peter Coles, Rena Dumas
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The iconic Hermès “Pippa” folding writing desk is a superb expression of understated luxury and intelligent design. Inspired by the Maison’s equestrian heritage, it folds into a rema...
Leather, Maple
20th-century mahogany étagère
Located in MILL, NL
20th-century mahogany étagère / bookcase. Stands on brass castors. In very good condition. Only very slight signs of wear. Dimensions: 100W x 40D x 95H cm
Brass
A burl wood desk/dressing table dating from the 1930s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This wooden desk is likely an English piece from the 1930s. It can also be used as a dressing table. The walnut base contrasts with the burl wood top and drawers. The table features ...
Wood
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1850 CARVED OAK RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this truly magnificent and exceptionally ornate early Victorian solid Oak Renaissance Revival library bookca...
Glass, Oak
English 19th Century Mahogany Etagere with Drawer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th-century English etagere finely crafted from mahogany. The three tiers of this storage shelf offer ample space for open storage and displays. Each shelf showcases exceptiona...
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Roll-Top Desk in Dark Mahogany, France
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a roll-top desk, distinguished by dark mahogany, brass gallery rail. Originating in France during 19th Century, it shows the construction techniques typical of...
Marble
Breakfront Open Bookcase In Light Oak—19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Large, low, open bookcase from the 19th-century in light oak A very beautiful, large, and rare model known as a “breakfront.” The central section is deeper, allowing for the display...
Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak cut-out drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous q...
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Etagere with Lion Mask Handles
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century mahogany etagere, the arched crest centered by a carved classical profile medallion between carved scroll roundels above two open shelves carried on shaped scroll brac...
Brass
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Top Inlaid Bar Abattant Desk
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Top Inlaid Bar Abattant Desk Dimensions : 36.75" Wide X 18" Deep X 56" Tall This gorgeous abattant desk was made in the early 19th century...
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Edwardian inlaid open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of lovely quality and is a very useful ...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Secreataire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a beautiful small teak secreataire that perfectly embodies the elegance and functionality cherished by Mid Century Traders. This vintage desk is a great piece that is useful...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Side Table and Bookcase, 1940s
Located in Saudade, MG
Swiveling side table and bookcase from the 1940s, constructed from laminated rosewood.
Rosewood
Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Broyhill Premier Yellow Molded Plastic Space Age Joe Colombo Style Desk. Circ...
Plastic
Drexel Bombe Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Drexel Bombe Secretary Desk in excellent, ready to use in your home, condition. Simple yet sophisticated this beautiful Drexel Bombe Secretary Desk has ever...
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.
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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