1980s Henredon Scene One Oak Campaign Curio Display Cabinet Library Bookcase 84"
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Henredon Scene One Display cabinet (Item No. 9102-60), circa 1982. Designed in chinoiserie campaign-style with a beautiful oak wood grain. This highly functional multi-tier ...
Brass
$35 / item
How To Become A Successful Artist
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
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Paper
Scandinavian 18th Century Black-Painted Carved Bureau
Located in Atlanta, GA
As a black-painted Scandinavian bureau with fine carvings, it offers practical function together with a bold, carved, and graphic decorative presence, working as both a useful and an...
Wood
Mahogany Shop Display Polo Cabinet
Located in Petworth, GB
Shop display cabinet with hand painted lettering made for J Salter & Son, Aldershot Case fitted for polo sticks Base fitted with 2 cupboard doors concealing 6 drawers behind 3 dra...
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Desk with White Vitrolite Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
A sophisticated statement piece equally suited to a private study, executive office, library, or contemporary interior.
Vitrolite, Wood
Louis Philippe Style Leather Top Desk With Side Pullouts and Gilt Accents
Located in Essex, MA
Louis Philippe/ French Directore style leather top desk with side pullouts. A bureau plat in mahogany, with a rectangular top inset with a tooled black leather writing surface. The ...
Leather, Wood
19th Century Antique English Satinwood Writing Desk
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine 19th-century English writing desk, beautifully crafted from satinwood and distinguished by its warm golden colour, attractive figuring and elegant proportions. The desk is ar...
Satinwood
Danish 18th Century Bow-Fronted Rococo Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
As a secretary, it served as a writing and storage piece, suited to a study, sitting room, or bedroom. The bow front gives the case movement and presence, and the painted finish suit...
Wood
Regency Waterfall Bookcase Mahogany Revival Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Particularly attractive Regency Revival mahogany waterfall bookcase with elegant proportions and fine decorative detailing Raised on tapered legs terminating in brass castors for eas...
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Cabinet with Original Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish cabinet retaining its original glass, an increasingly rare survival. With a writing surface within, the cabinet combines display, storage, and function in the...
Glass, Wood
Fine Vintage 20th Century Oak Writing Bureau
Located in Nottingham, GB
A beautifully crafted and particularly fine quality 20th-century oak bureau, combining an elegant fitted writing interior with practical storage and accomplished traditional craftsma...
Oak
Fine 19th Century Antique English Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome 19th-century English pedestal writing desk, finely constructed from mahogany and combining generous storage with elegant traditional proportions. The rectangular writing ...
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Dekalb, IL
Solid oak drop-front secretary featuring a carved foliate crest, turned spindle supports, and open shelving beneath the writing surface. The desk front folds down to reveal a broad w...
Oak
Antique French Boulle Desk Inkwell Standish Circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine French desk inkwell decorated with ornate brass Boulle-style marquetry over a rich red tortoiseshell-effect ground Complete with a pair of cut-glass inkwells featuring decorativ...
Cut Glass
English Georgian Solid Oak Bureau, 18th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome 18th century English Georgian bureau, finely constructed in oak and combining an elegant fall-front writing desk with generous storage and beautifully balanced period prop...
Brass
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Oak Bureau
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English bureau, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its fitted writing interior, traditional turned-leg construction and particularly useful co...
Oak
Fine Quality 20th Century Large Mahogany Desk
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and generously proportioned 20th-century mahogany desk, combining an expansive working surface with practical drawer storage and a timeless traditional design. Well made ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Executive Desk by Danflex, Denmark, 1960s-70s
By Danflex Systems
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean, functional design that brings genuine mid-century character to a home office or study.
Teak
Fine Antique English Jacobean Style Oak Bureau, Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptionally well-crafted early 20th-century English bureau in the Jacobean style, finely constructed in oak and combining a beautifully fitted writing interior with distinctive ...
Oak
Fine Antique English Jacobean Style Oak Bureau, Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A beautifully crafted early 20th-century English oak bureau, designed in the Jacobean style and combining practical writing facilities with distinctive period-inspired detailing. Th...
Oak
BAKER Highly Inlaid 1 Drawer Continental Library Table Desk
Located in Perkasie, PA
BAKER Highly Inlaid Continental Library Table Desk – Item L67487 This exceptional BAKER library table desk is a rare model showcasing the refined craftsmanship and intricate decorat...
Wood
Arts and Crafts Glazed Liberty Bookcase with Open Shelving
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Glazed Liberty Bookcase with Open Shelving This piece is being offered from a dispersal sale of Arts and Crafts mainly Liberty and Scottish School pieces which wil...
Oak
Leather Campaign Desk and Chair Set Writing Table Luggage Office Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exquisite campaign leather desk and chair set Set is wonderful example of campaign furniture, a look that's very popular right now Desk is classic campaign look on the x frame base P...
Leather
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Six Drawer Teak Writers Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a quant teak writers desk. Featuring mirrored three drawer cases this desk packs plenty of storage for it small size. The top drawer in each case piece is lock and key. Plea...
Teak
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Jacobean-Style Oak Bureau
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English bureau in the Jacobean style, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its traditional fall-front writing section, barley-twist supports and...
Oak
Fine 19th Century Antique English Oak Tambour-Top Banker's Desk
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional 19th-century English banker's desk, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its unusual tambour-top construction, fitted interior and extensive arrangement of dra...
Leather, Oak
Fine 19th Century Antique English Pine Kneehole Desk with Nine Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome 19th-century English kneehole desk, finely crafted from pine and distinguished by its extensive nine-drawer arrangement, fitted central section and substantial one-piece c...
Brass
19th Century Antique English Ebonised Davenport Desk with Red Leather
Located in Nottingham, GB
A refined 19th-century English Davenport desk, distinguished by its dramatic ebonised finish, rich red leather writing surface and elegant gilt and brass detailing. The sloping writ...
Brass
18th Century Italian Walnut Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Brenham, TX
18th-century Italian walnut apothecary cabinet with a large upper section, four paneled doors, and multiple interior shelves for display and storage. The cabinet rests on a substanti...
Walnut
19th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Broken Pediment
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An English secretary bookcase in two parts, the upper section with a broken architectural pediment over dentil molding above a pair of glazed doors with astragal bars, enclosing shel...
Brass
Oak Bureau with Drop-Front Desk and Three Serpentine Drawers Danish Vintage1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bureau features a drop-front desk that opens to reveal an interior with small drawers and a central cubby. The lower section offers three serpentine drawers resting on carved le...
Oak
Fine Quality Antique 20th Century Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A highly desirable early 20th-century Edwardian oak revolving bookcase, combining ingenious functionality, generous storage capacity and the understated elegance associated with Edwa...
Oak
Fine Early 20th Century English Oak Bureau with Fitted Interior
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming early 20th-century English bureau, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its unusual open fitted interior, raised gallery back and beautifully figured timber. The ...
Brass
Cantori Luis Modern Wood Luxury Executive Desk / Writing Desk / Home Office Desk
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Designed by Luca Roccadadria, the Luis desk is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic writing table, seamlessly blending functional design with refined harmony. The desk show...
Iron
19th Century Figured Walnut Extendable Writing Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant antique writing desk is crafted from richly figured walnut, showcasing beautiful natural grain and warm tones throughout. The piece features a raised gallery fitted with...
Walnut
Fine 19th Century Antique English Walnut Pedestal Desk with Blue Leather Top
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome 19th-century English pedestal desk, finely crafted from walnut and distinguished by its blue leather writing surface, nine-drawer configuration and beautifully figured tim...
Brass
Fine Quality Antique Early 20th Century Edwardian Open Library Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and beautifully proportioned early 20th-century Edwardian oak open bookcase, combining generous display space, quality craftsmanship and timeless traditional design within...
Oak
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Cross-Banded Mahogany Bureau
Located in Nottingham, GB
A refined early 20th-century English bureau, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its elegant cross-banded decoration, fitted writing interior and beautifully figured ti...
Brass
Fine 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and well-crafted 20th-century open bookcase, beautifully constructed in mahogany and distinguished by its practical open shelving, elegant proportions and rich natural cha...
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Perkasie, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Paint Decorated Secretary Desk – Item L73538 This beautiful vintage Italian secretary desk showcases the refined elegance of Neoclassical design with a ...
Wood
Fine 19th Century Antique English Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive 19th-century English Victorian open bookcase, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its extensive carved decoration, generous shelving and substantial architectu...
Oak
Fine 19th Century Antique English Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive 19th-century English pedestal desk, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its traditional nine-drawer configuration, rich green leather writing surface and ...
Brass
Fine 20th Century Oak Bookcase with Open Shelving
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and well-crafted 20th-century open bookcase, beautifully constructed in oak and distinguished by its generous shelving, elegant proportions and richly figured timber. The...
Oak
Fine 20th Century Large Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome and generously proportioned 20th-century open bookcase, beautifully crafted in mahogany and distinguished by its substantial width, practical open shelving and richly figu...
Mahogany
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Golden Oak Bureau
Located in Nottingham, GB
A beautifully crafted early 20th-century English Edwardian bureau, finely constructed in golden oak and combining an elegant fitted writing interior with generous practical storage. ...
Brass
Antique English Oak Open Bookcase, Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English open bookcase, finely constructed from oak and distinguished by its restrained design, practical proportions and attractive natural character. ...
Oak
Vintage 20th Century English Pine Open Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming vintage 20th-century English open bookcase, well crafted from pine and offering an attractive combination of practical storage, compact proportions and warm country-house ...
Pine
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant early 20th-century English kneehole desk, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its compact proportions, asymmetrical drawer arrangement and particularly pract...
Brass
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Jacobean-Style Oak Bureau
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome early 20th-century English bureau in the Jacobean Revival style, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its fitted writing interior, barley-twist supports and attrac...
Brass
Fine Early 20th Century English Jacobean-Style Oak Bureau with Folding Supports
Located in Nottingham, GB
An unusual early 20th-century English bureau in the Jacobean style, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its ingenious folding support mechanism, fitted writing interior and ...
Brass
British Art Deco Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk, circa 1930
Located in Nottingham, GB
A particularly handsome British Art Deco pedestal desk, dating to circa 1930 and beautifully presented in richly figured walnut. The desk displays superb natural figuring throughout...
Walnut
Scandinavian 18th Century Blue-Painted Two-Part Bureau
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in Scandinavia in the eighteenth century, this two-part bureau has a blue painted finish and fine carvings. The two-part, or bureau-bookcase, form combines a lower writing and s...
Wood
Victorian Walnut & Burl Roll Top Secretary Desk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Victorian secretary desk, crafted around 1880, features a sophisticated design in walnut and burl wood. The upper section presents a bookcase with two glass-paned doors,...
Walnut
Fine Quality 20th Century Large Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A substantial and impressive 20th-century open bookcase, beautifully crafted in walnut and offering an excellent combination of generous storage, elegant proportions and timeless des...
Walnut
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Antique Kittinger Baroque Style Carved Oak Library Table Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Kittinger Baroque style library table, crafted from carved oak. This piece features a rectangular tabletop with a richly carved apron displaying a repeating fan and foliat...
Oak
Fine Antique Early 20th Century Edwardian Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Nottingham, GB
A substantial and beautifully crafted early 20th-century Edwardian desk in walnut, combining generous storage, elegant proportions and refined traditional detailing. The desk is fit...
Brass
19th Century Antique English Fine Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Nottingham, GB
A magnificent 19th-century English bookcase, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its impressive scale, exceptional cabinetmaking and beautifully figured timber. The su...
Glass, Mahogany
Exceptional George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in Nottingham, GB
A superb late 18th-century George III style mahogany bureau bookcase, dating to circa 1790, displaying the refined proportions, craftsmanship and understated elegance associated with...
Mahogany
Rare 18th c Chippendale Bombe Secretary-Boston
Located in Woodbury, CT
An important and unusually imposing 18th-century Boston Chippendale mahogany secretary bookcase on frame, distinguished by its architectural form, boldly executed bombe lower case, a...
Mahogany
Antique Circa 1900 English Pine Schoolmaster's Standing Desk with Storage
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful unique antique circa 1900 English pine schoolmaster's or clerk's standing desk with a lift up, slant-top writing surface and drawer storage below. The old pine wood just ...
Pine
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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