Large Executive Desk by Anonima Castelli, Italy 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Wood, veneered surfaces, stained wood plinth. An elegant and architecturally balanced executive desk attributed to Anonima Castelli, Bologna, dating from the late 1940s to early 195...
Wood
Mid-century Writing Desk by Mobili Castelli, Italy 1960s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury Writing desk realized by Mobili Castelli, Italy. Walnut veneer, brass key, single drawer. A refined example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship, this 1950s writing desk...
Wood
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Side-by-Side Bookcase, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved tiger oak, with mulli...
Brass
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1910
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 26"W x 13"D x 30.5"H. Newly refinis...
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Secretaire
Located in Carmine, TX
Fine 19th century Secretary desk, made of mahogany with Carrara marble top. The wood has been finished with a lustrous French polish. 1 dovetailed drawer and three drawers in the bot...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Wall Unit Bookcase by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s
By Fred Ruf, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s A rare wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Fred Ruf and produced by Knoll International, Stuttgart, in the 1950s. Cab...
Formica, Walnut
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookstand, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand In the manner of Stickley Brothers By H. T. Cushman Mfg. Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measur...
Oak
$5,217Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Captain's Bookcase, English, Enclosed Book Cabinet, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique captain's bookcase. An English, mahogany enclosed book cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Of superb proportion and handsome appearance,...
Mahogany
$4,962
Poul cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Grenoble, FR
Poul cadovius Very nice set of Cadovius teak stoves from the Cado series from 1958 in very good condition. One of the boxes has a series of drawers, the doors are in painted plywood ...
Wood
Brazilian Modern Modular Bookshelf in Rosewood, Ernesto Hauner, Rosewood, 1960s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Brazil in the 1960s, this modular bookshelf by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the disciplined elegance and material sophistication that define Brazilian mid-century modern de...
Brass
Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit in Rosewood by Ernesto Hauner, 1960s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Brazil in the 1960s, this modular bookshelf by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the disciplined elegance and material sophistication that define Brazilian mid-century modern de...
Brass
Pair of Modular Bookshelves by Ernesto Hauner, Brazilian Rosewood, 1960s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Brazil in the 1960s, this modular bookshelf by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the disciplined elegance and material sophistication that define Brazilian mid-century modern de...
Brass
18th Century Antique English Secretary Desk with Rustic Charm
Located in Linkebeek, BE
secretraire - desk - commode Measures : 76x47 cm H : 100 Open Hutch Top : d:80cm H:73cm An elegant antique English drop-front secretary desk, featuring three large drawers and two s...
Wood
Antique Napoleon III Secretary Desk in Marquetry and Gilt Bronzes
Located in PARIS, FR
legant antique secretary desk from the Napoleon III period, crafted in ebonized wood and richly decorated with fine marquetry in precious woods, highlighted with decorative stringing...
Bronze
$8,861 / item
Chicago Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase Chicago with structure in wood and mahogany wood covered with oak veneer in dark grey finish.
Wood, Mahogany, Oak
Contemporary Patinated Brass Calle Bookshelf with organic shape
Located in 1204, CH
After a beginning as a furnitures restorer in Italy, and more than seven years of experience in metalworking as an assistant of Valentin Loellmann, Christian specialized in merging t...
Brass
William IV Mahogany Etagere
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English William IV mahogany and plum pudding mahogany etagere, circa 1840. With 4 plum pudding mahogany single board shelves, two drawers with wood knobs, turned and carved stiles, r...
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XVI Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Louis XVI Desk is made of blond mahogany with a mustard color leather top.
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Mid Century Modern Free Standing Walnut Shelving in the Style of Cadovius
Located in Cordova, SC
Quintessential mid century modern shelving. A good staple item for storage. The piece can be painted to match your interior color palette. Is free standing but, I would recommend bra...
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Veneer Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish teak veneer bookcase / storage cabinet with six levels of adjustable shelving, two of which are concealed behind swinging doors. This piece has been installed with non-functio...
Wood, Teak
$7,974 / item
Arkane Clear Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase Arkane Clear with solid oak wood and oak in veneer in washed finish. Bar with 2 doors, wooden back, 2 handles in solid brass in bronzed finish.
Brass
Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving on the front The bookcase is in good original condition and the shelves are adjustable This excellen...
Oak
Antique English Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This an elegant antique mahogany revolving bookcase by the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid mahogany with slats t...
Mahogany
20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Slope-Flap Secretaire mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-drawer body above short, conical square legs, above an inclined writing flap and staggered office division of drawers and compartments. Clas...
Wood
Italian Space Age plastic magazine rack or bookcase by Aramis, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age red, orange and white plastic magazine rack or bookcase by Aramis, 1970s Modular bookcase or magazine rack composed of eight compartments in white, orange and red A...
Plastic
Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Measures : 83x54,5cm H:113cm A fold-down secretary desk that closes completely to resemble a small cabinet. When open, it offers a large work surface, numerous storage compartments,...
Wood
Satinwood Aesthetic Movement Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
A finely made satinwood open bookcase, of elegant upright form, the bookcase is arranged with three open shelves above a deeper base compartment and stands on shaped bracket feet wit...
Satinwood
Contemporary Solid Cedar and Walnut Tall Chest with Exposed Joinery and drawers
Located in Zapopan, MX
Contemporary solid cedar and walnut tall chest featuring exposed through-tenon joinery, dovetail drawers, and integrated pulls—designed as part of an architectural furniture collecti...
Cedar
Biedermeier Secretary w. Transfer Decoration, J. G. Hiltl (1771–1845), Mun. 1825
By Johann Georg Hiltl
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary veneered in mahogany with thuja burl and green-patinated surfaces, adorned with gilt-bronze mounts. The writing flap features a transfer-printed architectural i...
Bronze
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique RJ Horner Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RJ Horner Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk C1910 Measures - 48" x 36 1/4" x 29 5/8" A fine antique oak roll top desk attributed to RJ Horner, dating to circa 1910. This piece featur...
Oak
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk Unsigned C1820 Measures - 39.75"w x 39 3/4 This Federal Hepplewhite desk, dating from around 1820, features a classi...
Mahogany
Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian Secretary Bookcase / China Cabinet. Drawer fronts and drop front banded with burl walnut center panels. Dome cornice top and the whole sitting on bracket feet.
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage Italian Chrome and Smoked Glass Room Divider Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Striking vintage Italian bookcase / room divider from the 1970s, featuring a sleek chromed steel structure with elegant smoked glass shelves. With its clean architectural lines and b...
Chrome
Palm Beach Whitewashed Rattan Etagere
Located in Redding, CT
Palm Beach Whitewashed Rattan Etagere . Nice modular shape and textural feel to display book, plants or sculptures. Whitewashed beachy vibe with assorted glass shelves . Perfect for ...
Rattan, Glass
Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary This remarkable Italian bureau dates to the 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and quiet sophisti...
Wood
European two-part vitrine cabinet with fine carvings, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant European two-part vitrine cabinet dating to circa 1790, distinguished by its refined proportions and finely carved architectural details. The upper section features two gl...
Glass, Wood
Original Nils Jonsson Sekretär HJN Mobler Midcentury Teak danish2
By HJN Møbler, Nils Jonsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Teakholz Sekretär von HJN Mobler zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Nils Jonsson und gilt aufgrund der hohen Beliebtheit bis heute als Design Klassi...
Teak
OAK Étagère Bookcase with Sculptural Open Display Shelves - Contemporary
Located in St Petersburg, US
OAK Wood étagère bookcase is designed as both a functional storage piece and a sculptural display element. Crafted from oak wood veneer, the piece highlights the natural warmth, text...
Oak
Fine Victorian Walnut & Carved Buffet Stamped Johnstone & Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Walnut & Carved Buffet Stamped Johnstone & Jeanes New Bond Street London 3 tiers with figured walnut tops, Top Tier with 3 quarter pierced brass gallery, Centre tier...
Brass
High-quality, large, gold-plated brass corner shelf, vintage - Hollywood Regency
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality, large, gold-plated brass corner shelf, vintage 1970s-1980s Large and heavy polished brass frame with black smoked glass. Sturdy and high-quality brass. Hollywood Regen...
Brass
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and origi...
Brass
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand In the manner of Stickley Brothers By Michigan Chair Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: ...
Oak
Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian or Renaissance Revival triple bookcase cabinet or display cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Late 19th Century Carved walnut, with...
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XIII Bookcase
Located in Carmine, TX
This impressive 18th century Louis XIII style cabinet showcases a strong architectural presence, defined by fluted pilasters, carved capitals, and an ornate cresting. The upper secti...
Bronze
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Arts & Crafts Lundstrom Quarter Sawn Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Arts and Crafts period three-stack barrister bookcase, crafted from quarter-sawn oak, dating to the early 20th century. The functional and aesthetically pleasing ...
Oak
French 19th Century Secretaire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Secretaire is made of walnut with a white marble veined grey. It has bronze decoration on the top sides. The inside top is covered of leather.
Marble
Hans Wegner Style x-base four drawer Teak Desk / Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hans Wegner Style x-base four drawer Teak Desk / Denmark.. Classic design. 3 dove-tail drawers. Locking top drawer.. also slide out tray. Retains original finish / patina,Hand delive...
Teak
Superb Reprod. English figured Mahog. Chipp. Style leather top Partner's Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This one-off desk is proprietarily made by our own British cabinetmaking staff in the southern part of the UK. It is completely made from old/antique materials and the hand-carved c...
Brass
Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Ebonized Pau Marfim with Bronze Sabots, Valerio
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of Brazilian modernist restraint, this 1950s bookshelf by Móveis Valério pairs architectural clarity with material precision. The structure is executed in solid ebo...
Bronze
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk With Teardrop Pulls c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk With Teardrop Pulls C1890 Measures - 40 5/8" x 44 3/8" x 19 3/4" This antique desk, dating to circa 1890, showcases a combination of walnut an...
Walnut
$5,276Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Belgian Wooden Secretary Desk In Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian wooden secretary desk in original patina presents a distinctive, utilitarian charm rooted in early workspace design. Crafted from solid wood with a warm, na...
Wood
A Mid Victorian Opulence Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot with a Drawer, Circa 1850s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Victorian Opulence English Mahogany Three-tier Rolling Whatnot / Etagere with a drawer and turned supports. Period and Style: Dating from the Victorian specifically around 184...
Mahogany
Herter Brothers Style Eastlake Victorian Walnut Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian triple bookcase cabinet or display cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Late 19th Century Carved walnut, with glass front doors, lig...
Brass
$561 / item
Bookshelf Mogg METRICA TOWER
By Mogg
Located in Varedo, MB
Mogg - METRICA TOWER Bookshelf Design: CTRLZAK Studio METRICA TOWER is a freestanding bookshelf in metal with a refined, minimalist design. The rhythm of the structure is defined by...
Metal
$44,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c.
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c. Denmark, circa 1955–60 Pine with brass hardware Set of fifteen modules: ten bookcase sections and five cabi...
Brass
19th Century Chinoiserie Secretary (Secretaire Abbatant)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking black lacquered Chinoiserie secretaire abbatant (fall front secretary) is beautifully adorned in golden raised Chinese scenes with flora and fauna. The 19th century pi...
Fruitwood, Lacquer
$22,307 / item
Bookshelf Casamania & Horm QuaDror 04 design Dror
By Dror Benshetrit, Horm
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Horm Model: QuaDror 04 Designer: Dror QuaDror 04 translates the architectural language of the QuaDror collection into a bookshelf with a powerful sculptural presence. Ash sh...
Aluminum
19th Century, Original Antique Biedermeier Secretaire in Mahogany 1845-1850
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid pinewood. High-right body on block-feet. Straight writing plate with a medallion-shaped depression. Behind it, architecturally designed interior. Curved cornice, fl...
Mahogany
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s "Declaration Collection", circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage c...
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk, Cuban Flamed Mahogany, 1890s
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century cylinder desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This desk has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. It is made of solid wood construction, pri...
Carrara Marble, Brass
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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