Unique Lyre-shaped Biedermeier Secretarie in walnut veneer, Austria 1840s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptional and highly sculptural secrétaire cabinet, executed in richly figured walnut veneer and dating to the first half of the 19th century, Aust...
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Chippendale Style, Circa 1760
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and extremely attractive 18th century, Chippendale period, georgian mahogany kneehole desk, having well figured rectangular top over slide, central cupboard and arra...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Pedestal Desk, England, Circa 1830
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Mahogany Pedestal Desk Of Nice Small Proportions, Having Attractive Gilt Tooled Leather Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Nine Drawers...
Mahogany
William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine William IV mahogany Davenport desk of typical form, combining elegant design with practical functionality Raised on bun feet and a plinth base, the piece features carved and s...
Mahogany
Period Victorian Secretaire Bookcase Bureau Cabinet 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany glazed secretaire or bureau bookcase A fine Victorian mahogany glazed secretaire bookcase, raised upon a plinth base The lower section features a pair of cupboard ...
Mahogany
Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Title: Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Item Code: S27-823A Description: An elegant Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase of well-balanced proportions, the upper section fitted with a...
Mahogany
Vintage French Hand Carved Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent 19th-century French "Buffet à Deux Corps" is a masterclass in Gothic Revival craftsmanship, featuring labor-intensive hand-carvings that cover nearly every visible s...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Brushed Gold Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency brushed gold etagere with glass shelves and sculptural frame. A glamorous vintage display piece for elegant interiors. The bottom glass has a chip in the corner...
Glass
Cabinet with Desk '804' by Gianfranco Frattini Production Bernini Years '60-70
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Milano, IT
Center cabinet with glass top, drawers and shutter opening made of solid wood with walnut veneers. In very good condition, it has internal drawers and a pull-out top with leather cover.
Glass, Walnut
Lexington Furniture Tropical Coastal Modular Vanity & Desk Suite
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive modular vanity and desk suite by Lexington Furniture blends relaxed tropical character with refined architectural detail. Composed of two freestanding units designed...
Wood
Vintage Boho Industrial Etagere on Wheels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish industrial étagère combines vintage charm with Boho flair. Crafted with open shelving and sturdy wheels, it's perfect for displaying décor or storing essentials with eas...
Metal
Mid-Century Rosewood Double Bookcase by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century double bookcase made from rosewood by Poul Hundevad and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. Tall double bookcase design featuring ten total shelves. Eight shelves are...
Wood, Rosewood
Art Deco, Egyptian revival display cabinet, 1920's
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A strikingly elegant and unusual Art Deco period Mahogany Egyptian revival glazed display cabinet. Of tapering form, having classical gilded ormolu motif decoration to the mouldings....
Mahogany
19th C Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C painted breakfront secretaire bookcase with gothic glazing. 1830 Height to underside of desk- 72.5cm N.b. Bookcase can be repainted for an additional cost.
Pine
19th Century Danish Mahogany Tall Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish tall secretary bureau, crafted in mahogany with burlwood veneer. The upper section features three doors with concave and convex shaping, while the hinged desktop ...
Mahogany, Burl
Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 / Folding Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fold-down secretary desk that closes completely to resemble a small cabinet. When open, it offers a large work surface, numerous storage compartments, This is a highly sought-afte...
Birch, Teak
Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian bureau in exceptionally well-preserved original condition Crafted in pine and finished in a warm reddish-brown tone, with decorative blue faux marbled panels to both the f...
Pine
$1,444Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Quality c.1925 Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique c.1925 Quality Painted Open Display Shelves / Cabinet A charming c.1925 display cabinet with lovely age, colour, and patina. Full of character and decorative appeal, this r...
Wood
Danish Mid Century Rosewood Bookcase by Farso Møbelfabrik
By Farso Mobelfabrik
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant Danish mid-century bookcase designed and manufactured by Omann Jun, Model 9. Crafted from richly grained rosewood, this piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and timeless...
Rosewood
Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves, the top shelf has side galleries The bookcase is in good attractive and sturdy condition and would work very well in your Livin...
Oak
Wall Unit "Pointe De Diamant" - Philippon & Lecoq, Behr 1962
By Behr, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Extremely rare modular wall system with distinctive geometric relief wooden panels (Pointe de Diamant). Designed by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq for Behr, 1962. Configurati...
Plywood, Lacquer
MAELSTRÖM Bronze and steel modular bookshelf by Antoine Vignault, 2019
By Antoine Vignault, OAK One of A Kind
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Modular bookshelf in steel, wood and brass consisting of 4 twisted steel flat rods with a pitch of 14 cm mounted on 4 steel sleeves, blackened and waxed. The swivelling adjustment pi...
Bronze, Steel
$4,489
Italian Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, 2 boxes with 2 doors containing one shelf and one box with 2 drawers and one box with a folding door that contains a drawer and a shelf. Wear due to...
Metal, Brass
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts carved oak bookcase USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 37.25"W x 11.75"D x 69"H. Good vintage condition.
Oak
Shelf of Glass and Steel by A. Ravenel, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare glass and steel shelf, produced by A. Ravenel in France, is a compelling example of mid-century industrial design, blending utilitarian function with minimalist sophisticat...
Steel
Massive c. 1900 Double Apothecary Cabinet Set by W. B. McLean
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s/1910s; W. B. McLean Manufacturing Co. - Pittsburgh, PA Monumental double-apothecary cabinet built in hardwood with its original deep oxblood-mahogany stain and steel cardho...
Wood
Brazilian Designer, Desk, Wood, Brass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered wood, and black-lacquered brass desk designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Some staining to desktop and inside drawers. Wear consistent with age and use. Ove...
Brass
Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
A good quality early 20th century mahogany breakfront open bookcase of elegant and practical design, retaining a rich warm colour and attractive figuring throughout. The moulded top ...
Wood
Laminate and Lucite Modular Wall Unit/Etagere/Dry Bar, Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a great looking wall unit in the style of Milo Baughman. The sides are thick Lucite and the shelves and case pieces are modular so they can be hung as desired. We have rewir...
Laminate, Lucite
$20,322
Beidermier Pedestal Desk
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A blond wood burr veneered and ebonised pedestal desk with inset leather top and diamond design inlaid ends. The design is taken from Beidermier. The front side fitted with a frieze ...
Leather
Biedermeier Open Bookcase or Shelves of Curly Maple
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English open bookcase (or set of shelves) in the Biedermeier style, featuring a moulded cornice top frieze of figured maple over five fitted shelves of curly maple, and restin...
Birdseye Maple, Wood
$8,861 / set
Small 1950's ash storage units
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small ash storage units with perforated and lacquered wooden sliding doors, brass tracks and knobs, and internal shelves. Italian manufacture, ca. 1955.
Ash
Mid-Century Queen Anne Style Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated writing desk crafted in warm walnut, showcasing a streamlined form and elegant proportions. Designed with practicality in mind, it offers a spacious work surface along ...
Walnut
Theodore Alexander Barley Twist Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Theodore Alexander seventeenth century style writing desk, handmade for their Castle Bromwich collection. The tabletop is carved to give the look of parquetry, with two frieze draw...
Wood
Italian Late Neoclassic Cherrywood 2-Tier Etagere or Wall Console, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with rounded corners supported by turned legs joined by a second lower tier, finished on all sides
Cherry
Antique Military Campaign Style Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign style bookcase, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s. This is of amazing quality and it is an impressive size, offering lots of stora...
Glass, Wood
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Rich with old European character and scholarly presence, this 19th century Dutch Renaissance Revival open bookcase reflects the romance of historic design at its finest. Inspired by ...
Oak
Renato Zevi Pair of Chrome and Brass Shelves, Italy, circa 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of shelves by Italian designer Renato Zevi, circa 1970s. These elegant pieces are crafted in chrome and brass, combining two classic materials of 1970s Italian desig...
Brass, Chrome
A wonderful 19th century William IV mahogany and parcel gilt open bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century English William 1V mahogany and parcel gilt open bookcase. Beautiful carved pawed feet
Mahogany
Tiered Art Deco Satinwood Side Shelving Unit With Built-in Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Art Deco tiered satinwood shelving unit circa the 1940s is a unique piece that provides storage, display and light. This side unit can go against a wall, be used as a divider or...
Metal
19th Century Venetian Lacquer Painted Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant and imposing late 19th century two-part Italian secretary bookcase cabinet or desk crafted in the Venetian and Rococo Revival period styles. The piece features a beautiful...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Glass
George III Oak Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III oak slant top desk, early 19th century. With a slant top, interior of desk with prospect door flanked by letter boxes, cubby holes, one long drawer, two drawers side by si...
Brass
$650Sale Price / set|55% Off
Pair of Regency Style Gilt Metal and Glass Three-Tier Etageres
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Regency Style Gilt Metal and Glass Three-Tier Etageres. 24" H x 12.5" W x 6.5" D. Provenance: From a Central Park West Estate.
Metal
Guido Zichele Style Italian Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial or Louis XVI style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Guido Zichele Italy, Circa 1970s Carved waln...
Brass
$13,032Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Pair Regency Mahogany Inlaid Astragal Glazed Library Bookcases
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb and highly decorative pair of antique Regency mahogany inlaid bookcases of exceptional quality and elegant proportion. These refined English cabinets feature beautifully fig...
Mahogany
Marble Top Bookshelves
Located in London, England
Small sized mahogany bookshelves with original marble top. France circa 1920.
Marble
Antique revolving bookcase
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful and very solid large mahogany revolving bookcase in entirely original and good condition. Carousel with cast iron base. Standing on porcelain wheels. Beautiful patina. Beau...
Mahogany
Antique 60-Drawer Solid Oak Apothecary Cabinet Ventura County Workshop Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional antique apothecary and workshop cabinet crafted from solid oak, featuring an impressive 60-drawer configuration with original cast iron label holders and brass cup pul...
Brass, Iron
$4,069Sale Price|20% Off
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
An Antique George III mahogany kneehole desk, beautifully balanced and displaying the restrained elegance typical of late-18th-century Georgian craftsmanship. The desk features a war...
Mahogany
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 81.5 wide x 36 deep x 27.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Desk has Areas of St...
Walnut
Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet by Craftique
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted bookcase, dining cabinet, or display cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture By Craftique USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with...
Mirror, Mahogany
1950s Italian wine rack with formica top
Located in Oxford, GB
1950s Italian wine rack in the style of Gio Ponti. Free standing , made from a fruitwood and finished beautifully, it sits on castors. Lovely detail with some fine beading work . Ori...
Formica, Fruitwood
Berkey & Gay Antique Victorian Carved Oak Curved Glass Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian, American Empire, or Arts & Crafts bookcase, dining cabinet, or display cabinet By Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with c...
Brass
Early Baker Furniture Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Side-by-Side Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet By Baker Furniture (with early paper label) USA, Circa 1900 Carved tiger oak, w...
Brass
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Bookcase
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Victorian glass front double bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors. I...
Glass, Mahogany
Lawson-Fenning Maker's Bookcase, Oak & Perforated Metal, Modern Bookshelf
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's bookcase is a freestanding bookcase made of American walnut or white oak. The frame rests on a blackened steel base and features two shelves and a perforated steel detail...
Steel
Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures: 35.25 wide x 17.25 deep x 42.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24...
Teak
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A mid 18th century mahogany bureau bookcase with shaped mirror doors with fitted interior behind below the broken arched pediment. The bureau section has original brass handles and o...
Glass, Mahogany
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Infinito is an elegant versatile double-sided b...
Wood
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Infinito is an elegant versatile double-sided...
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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