1960s bureau, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Neuss, NW
This writing desk was designed in the 1960s by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik and is made of teak. It features a pull-out writing surface, two large main drawers and two sma...
Wood
Antique French Desk Table, Solid Wood with Metal Accents, 19th Century
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an amazing early 19th century French solid wood table with lovely details from the solid stretch bar legs accented by metals supports. The exposed nailheads add another layer...
Metal
French 19th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut Secretaire Writing Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
A beautiful 19th century French Louis XV secrétaire en pente crafted from solid walnut. This elegant slant-front writing desk features a finely inlaid marquetry fall-front with a cen...
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Walnut and Brass Storage Cabinet by Enrico and Paolo Borghi
By Enrico e Paolo Borghi
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
This imposing cabinet showcases the refined craftsmanship and distinctive architectural language of the Borghi brothers. The piece is executed in richly figured walnut and walnut ven...
Walnut
20 th c Multitier Corner Etagere Display
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous multitier corner etagere display case ornate. Victorian style.
Wood
Bonsai Display Stand, Burr Elm Walnut Hardwood in Book-Form Inlaid Base 18"
Located in Nottingham, GB
A Striking Handmade Bonsai Display Stand This unusual and highly decorative 18-inch bonsai display stand is crafted from a beautiful piece of natural burr/burl elm hardwood, selecte...
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk with Bookcase and Chest of Drawers
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautifully crafted Danish Mid-Century Modern secretary desk, produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Executed in richly figured rosewood veneer, this elegant piece combines a writin...
Wood
Vintage Marquetry Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding timeless Hepplewhite sophistication, this vintage secretary desk is crafted from richly grained wood and accentuated with exquisite marquetry inlay detailing. The upper hutch...
Glass, Wood
Small 19th Century Burr Yew Wood Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A small 19th Century English burr yew writing table. This is a rare and functional antique, likely made by Wilkinson of Ludgate Hill. A pull-out reading and writing surface sits in...
Yew
20th Century Wood Venetian Trumeau Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian trumeau from the mid-20th century. Double body furniture carved and veneered in walnut, olive, burl and beech woods of beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Moved and rounded ...
Wood
Edwardian Davenport Desk Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany 1900 Sheraton Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1900, of compact and highly decorative form The sloping writing surface is inset with a tooled leather writin...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase with 3 Open Shelves Denmark 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oak bookcase has a compact upright profile with three open display levels. A scalloped trim runs beneath the raised top edge, while four tapered legs lift the case above the flo...
Oak
Nanna Ditzel Desk in Rosewood for Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Three drawer rosewood desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen.
Rosewood
French Art Deco Rosewood + Leather Desk by Jules Leleu, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Chicago, IL
Jules-Emile Leleu wasn’t simply a furniture maker — he was one of the architects of French Art Deco refinement. Born just outside Paris in 1883, Leleu came from a family of decorati...
Rosewood
Art and Crafts Open Front Golden Oak Bookcase
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art and Crafts Open Front Golden Oak Bookcase This is an excellently designed piece, it is in the Early Art Deco style, with slightly gothic open waterfall shelving, it is open at ...
Oak
1960s Pair of Danish Modern Pine Bookcases in Mogens Koch Style
Located in Elkton, MD
Low-profile pair of Danish bookcases in solid pine, executed in the manner of Mogens Koch. Each case sits on a simple plinth base and features adjustable shelving, allowing for flexi...
Pine
Regency Style English Writing Table with Leather Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
Regency Style English Writing Table with Leather Surface An elegant expression of the Regency tradition, this distinguished writing desk captures the grace and measured refinement th...
Hardwood
Mid 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase c1840
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality early Victorian Rosewood veneer and pine open bookcase. Raised on a plinth base with 3 shelves flanked by architectural square columns. In good honest country house ...
Rosewood, Pine
Antique English Campaign Console Desk - 3 Drawer Military Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb and authentic antique British Colonial Campaign console desk, embodying the refined utilitarian elegance of 19th-century military campaign furniture. This exceptional piece...
Brass
Pier Luigi Colli Desk in Ash Veneer and Dark Stained Details, Italy 1930s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Hellouw, NL
An elegant Italian desk by Pier Luigi Colli, made in Turin during the 1930s. Its geometric construction, warm wood grain and detailed finish reflect the transition between Art Deco a...
Ash
1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk with Filing Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co., Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxury, pure and simple. Well maybe not so simple… this burled Carpathian elm wood executive desk wears its gold trim like fine jewelry. The vintage 1970s desk captures the glamour o...
Brass
19th Century Victorian Three-Tier Wooden Etagere Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century English étagère in the Victorian style, constructed in wood with a three-tier shelving arrangement. The design features turned supports and a vertical frame that empha...
Wood
Regency Black Lacquer Desk and Chinese Chair Set Chinoiserie
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view this in our Canonbury Antiques showroom just north of London in Potters Bar, Herts Stunning Chinese Regency style black lacquer desk and arm chair set with a black lacquer ...
Lacquer
Antique Indian Teak, brass and Iron Open Bookcase or Display Shelf, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A substantial Indian open bookcase or display shelf dating to circa 1900, crafted from richly figured solid teak. The tall architectural form features a series of generously proporti...
Brass, Iron
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Cabinet by Johannes Sorth 1965
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant Danish Mid century Modern teak bookcase room divider designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik (often abbreviated as BM), circa 1965. This very attractive teak ...
Teak
19th Century Bank of Apothecary Drawers
Located in Batley, GB
19th century bank of apothecary drawers. 30 individual drawers featuring original handles and hand painted Latin names. Solid Bones and functional. A few of the handles have been re...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Glass Front Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This streamlined Scandinavian modern bookcase display cabinet is a versatile storage choice for any design layout. The cabinet features a slim and sleek teak frame paired with slidin...
Wrought Iron
Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Revolving Bookcase
Located in Dekalb, IL
Solid oak revolving bookcase featuring three tiers of open shelving framed by vertical slats and resting on a four-legged base fitted with casters. The top edge is finished with a ca...
Oak
$393
Cased Telescope
Located in London, England
Cased extending brass telescope. U.K circa 1900. Case - H 26cm x W 6cm x D 6cm. Scope H 5cm x W 74cm x D 5cm
Brass
c. 1890s-1910s; Munyon Remedy Company - Philadelphia, PA
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1890s-1910s; Munyon Remedy Company - Philadelphia, PA Painted pine apothecary cabinet with a bank of small drawers and an original printed tin panel mounted to the reverse, adver...
Metal
Vintage Popular Mechanics Field Drafting Desk
Located in Dekalb, IL
This vintage field drafting desk was originally owned and used by Fred M. Eisenzoph who worked as an illustrator for Popular Mechanics Magazine during the 1940s. Eisenzoph is credite...
Cast Iron
Monumental English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940 Monumental English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Sku 2282 W262 x D42.5 x H233.5 cm (Splits into two sections) Top internal shelf depth 28 cm Bottom internal shelf dept...
Mahogany
Large 19thC English Pine Ebonised Haberdashery Display Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large 19thC English Pine Ebonised Haberdashery Display Bookcase Sku 2254 Together W205.5 x D35 x H230.5 cm Base W205.5 x D35 x H71.5 cm Base internal shelf depth 33.5 cm T...
Pine
Rosewood Floating Wall Shelves Set of 2 Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in Denmark, this stunning set of two floating shelves highlights rich rosewood grain and sleek brass supports. The clean minimalist design brings functional elegance to any w...
Rosewood
Teak Wall Unit with 3 Shelves Danish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modular wall unit combines clean Scandinavian lines with versatile open display space. Crafted with rich grain panels, it offers an elegant solution for organizing books and dec...
Teak
French Pyrographed Oak Bookcase with Floral Decoration, 1925s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Charming small wooden bookcase dating from around 1925, typical of the Art Deco period, decorated with delicate pyrographed floral motifs. Elegant and slender in form, this piece is...
Pine
19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with Gothic Carvings
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Exceptional quality early 19th Century French mahogany bookcase. With the finest possible veneers and wonderful carving throughout. This superb bookcase features the best quality ma...
Mahogany
Rosewood Bookcase Small Open Double Column Shelving Unit Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant open shelving unit features a clean double-column layout with a mid-height frame. The minimalist cabinet architecture is supported by delicate tapered legs that lift the...
Rosewood
$1,550 / item
Antique Three Piece Macey Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This antique Macey's barrister bookcase is made up of three case pieces each accompanied by there original sliding glass door. The cases are accented by a removable top and a base wi...
Glass, Oak
Antique High Gloss Secretary Desk, Scandinavia, circa 1850s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
ANTIQUE-UNIQUE. Impressive secretary from the mid-19th century in Biedermeier style. Antique furniture with a more beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. A representative ...
Walnut
Carved And Polychrome Wooden Secretary, Neo-renaissance Style, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Carved and polychrome wooden secretary, Neo-Renaissance style, 19th century Elegant solid wood secretary, probably oak, richly carved with plant motifs and decorated with gilded pol...
Wood
Antique Dutch Cherry Neoclassical Display Bookcase ~ Vitrine with Ebonized Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
Its versatility also allows it to serve as a distinguished gun cabinet or collector’s display case. The combination of solid cherry construction, architectural detailing, and underst...
Brass
Baker Furniture Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary From Their McMillen Collecti
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
Extraordinary Piece and arguably one of the most sought after Chinoiserie pieces that Baker crafted. Instantly recognizable. Stunning in person. Acquired from the original owner. The...
Lacquer
Promemoria Ernest Desk by Romeo Sozzi in Taupe Leather
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Ernest desk by Promemoria is a sophisticated example of contemporary Italian luxury furniture, combining exceptional craftsmanship with understated elegance. Designed with clean ...
Leather, Wood
Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY CYLINDER DESK Maryland, probably Baltimore or Annapolis circa 1800-10 44 1/4" H x 22 5/8" D x 44 1/4" W 30 5/8" knee clearance with writing surface ...
Brass
Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A vintage Chippendale Revival secretary in two parts. A glazed bookcase top, crowned by a swan-neck pediment with a turned urn-and-flame finial, sits over a serpentine fall-front des...
Brass
1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk and Credenza Set
By Romweber Furniture Co., Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Together, these two monumental Romweber pieces create a striking executive office suite rooted in 1970s American luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted in richly figured burled Carpathian...
Brass
20th Century Wood English Trumeau Double Body Cabinet Bookcase, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
English double-body cabinet from the mid-20th century. Georgian-style furniture carved and veneered in walnut, mahogany, burl, oak, and fruitwood. The lower body features three spaci...
Wood
19th Century french Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet France, circa 1880 A very elegant late 19th-century French Louis Philippe solid walnut four door breakfront ...
Walnut
Contemporary Organic Wooden Coffee Table - Made to Order & Customizable
Located in New York, US
Crafted from a harmonious blend of oak and sungkai, the SoHo coffee table is a study in balance—where organic curves meet architectural strength. The soft, curvature top brings a sen...
Oak
Vintage Asian Teak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1930s in Indonesia. This piece features 12 drawers with brass / metal hardware. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D...
Teak
Antique Quervelle American Empire Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire secretary desk, attributed to Quervelle, crafted from flame mahogany and dating to approximately 1840. This substantial piece features a top section with t...
Mahogany
Bureau en palissandre modèle T95 par Osvaldo Borsani pour Tecno 1960's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Bureau en palissandre modèle T95 par Osvaldo Borsani pour Tecno 1960's Superbe bureau moderniste italien, au modèle T95 dessiné par Osvaldo Borsani pour Tecno. L’ensemble séduit par...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern "Floating" Executive Desk, Teak by Dyrlund, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Deland, FL
This iconic Danish modern "floating" executive desk, produced by the lauded Dyrulud in the late 60's - early 70's, exemplifies the elegance of mid-century Scandinavian design. Crafte...
Aluminum
Rustic German Pine Apothecary Cabinet / Shop Counter / Kitchen Island, 1930
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shop counter was designed and made circa 1930s in Germany. It was made from pine with iron handles in art nouveau style. The cabinet has retained a rich patina with some natural...
Pine
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk with Cabriole Legs
Located in Astoria, NY
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, the central drawer flanked by two rows of two drawers above cabriole legs. 31" H x 51" W x 19.5" D. Provenance: From a West End Avenue...
Mahogany
18th Century William & Mary Walnut Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good Late William and Mary walnut bureau, Circa 1710. The fall-front with bookrest and herringbone banded throughout. The fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers including t...
Walnut
19th Century English Painted Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Handsome 19th Century English painted bookcase, retaining its original painted surface with a softly aged patina. Constructed in two parts, with an open shelving upper section over...
Wood, Paint
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Partners Desk, Chippendale Period
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Rare And Very Good Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Partners Desk, Having Attractive Gilt Tooled Old Leather Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Three Drawers With Old Re...
American Mahogany
Unique Roland Wilhelmsson massive pine bookshelf from a Swedish residence 1970's
Located in Forest, BE
Cette étagère constitue une pièce particulièrement singulière dans l’œuvre du designer suédois Roland Wilhelmsson. Réalisée dans les années 1970 à la demande d’une famille résidant à...
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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