19th Century Burl Walnut Writing Slope
Located in Brussels, Brussels
19th-century burl walnut writing case. A beautiful, high-quality case featuring a burl walnut with a superb flame. We can find two diamon medaillon in it center The case opens to ...
Walnut
$6,719
H 29.14 in W 104.34 in D 22.05 in
Very Large Antique Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary bank of drawers was designed and made in Belgium and used in a hardware store in Antwerp. It is made from solid wood with wooden knobs and brass numbers. The cabinet ...
Hardwood
$4,966
H 35.44 in W 86.62 in D 16.15 in
Large Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / shop cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 42 drawers with brass hardware and remains in a good vintage condition. The interior dime...
Oak
$12,783
H 82.68 in W 32.68 in D 20.87 in
Antique Gillows Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Georgian Astragal Glazed Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
A rare and highly desirable antique Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase by the renowned makers Gillows. Crafted from beautifully figured mahogany with exceptional colour and patina...
Mahogany
$969 / set
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
10 Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookend Set. Denmark 1960 by Feldballe Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Genève, GE
10 pices Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookend Set — Denmark, 1960s An elegant set of Mid-Century Modern bookends designed by Kai Kristiansen and crafted in the 1960s by Feldballe Møbelfabr...
Teak
$9,850
H 40 in W 46.25 in D 21.75 in
Italian, Liguria, LXIV Period Firwood 3-Drawer Secretary, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a small rectangular top with an flip-down front opening to reveal an interior writing surface with storage drawers and wells atop a conforming case housing two pull-out suppor...
Fir
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
18th Century Flap Writing Desk, Walnut, Louis XIII Style, Italy
Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania
18th century flap writing desk Object: Desk with flap Period: eighteenth century Origin: Italy Description: The piece of furniture is a rare example of a 17th/18th centu...
Walnut
Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk This desk measures: 32 wide x 21.25 deep x 45 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches Fair Vintage Condition ...
Rosewood
Large Vintage Dutch Hardwood Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 28 paper covered drawers some with glass fronts, solid handles and name card holders. ...
Hardwood
Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / shop cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 12 drawers with black metal hardware. The interior dimensions of the drawers are:...
Oak
Antique English Mahogany Collectors Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This English mahogany collectors cabinet was made in the 19th century to store some sort of a collection. It was made in mahogany and has panels on every side. It features 8 drawers ...
Mahogany
$1,542 / item
H 18.51 in W 88.59 in D 10.24 in
Pallucco Continua Silver Wall-Mounted Design Bookcase – design Hannes Wettstein
By Hannes Wettstein, Pallucco
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Continua wall-mounted design bookcase by Pallucco, designed by Hannes Wettstein, is a modular shelving system distinguished by its continuous architectural language and strong li...
Aluminum
$3,575 / item
H 82.68 in W 88.59 in D 13.78 in
Pallucco Continua Black Staircase Wall-Mounted Bookshelf – design Hannes Wettst
By Hannes Wettstein, Pallucco
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Continua wall staircase bookshelf by Pallucco, designed by Hannes Wettstein, is a modular shelving system defined by its continuous architectural language and strong linear ident...
Aluminum
$8,676 / item
H 100.79 in W 88.59 in D 31.89 in
Pallucco Continua Double-Sided Bookcase floor-to-ceiling design Hannes Wettstein
By Hannes Wettstein, Pallucco
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Continua double-sided bookcase system by Pallucco, designed by Hannes Wettstein, is a modular shelving structure defined by its continuous, architectural language. Designed to cr...
Aluminum
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Etagere Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century French étagère from the Napoleon III period, crafted in wood with a black patinated finish and a vertical open shelving design. The structure features multiple tiers s...
Wood
$13,000
H 48.5 in W 166 in D 16.5 in
Monumental Renaissance Revival Carved Wood Library Display Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Expansive multi-bay library cabinet featuring a continuous run of glass-front display sections framed by richly carved vertical pilasters. Each bay is fitted with paired swing-open g...
Glass, Wood
Willy Guhl Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Concrete modular bookcase by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s Individual concrete cubes can be arranged in variety of shapes to suit whatever space. Includes a wonderful v...
Concrete
Perforated metal etagere
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Large perforated metal "cactus" etagere. Probably from the eighties, high quality work with a beautiful turquoise blue colour. Can be used outdoor or indoor to display objects or pl...
Metal
Georges Frydman. Asymmetrical cabinet desk. 1950s–60s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Georges Frydman Asymmetrical desk in varnished oak, featuring a free-form top and a two-drawer cabinet offset to the left. The base is made of black-lacquered tubular steel. Key for...
Brass, Steel
$2,570
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 54.73 in
Vintage MIM Writing Desk, Wood & Chrome, Modern Design, Italy, 1960s
By MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage MIM Writing Desk is an elegant piece of design furniture realized in the mid-20th Century Rare writing desk realized for MIM Roma. Wood and chrome structure. MIM label on ...
Chrome
20th Century French Walnut Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French walnut bureau plat with black leather inset. This desk is finished on the rear so can free stand in a room. Circa 1940.
Leather, Walnut
$7,900
H 97 in W 58.5 in D 25 in
19th Century French Renaissance Oak Bookcase ~ Bibliothèque with Beveled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Oak Bookcase, or Bibliothèque, is a remarkable example of the French cabinetmaker’s art, combining bold architectural structure with the roman...
Glass, Oak
$5,950
H 43.375 in W 42 in D 20 in
Swedish Gustavian Slant-Front Secretary in Original Cream Paint, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish Gustavian slant-front secretary from the early 19th century, presented in a beautifully aged original cream-painted finish with soft green undertones inside. The cl...
Pine
1950's Stitched leather bookcase by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather bookcase by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines with r...
Metal
Library Step Stool
Located in Charmes, FR
two-tier library step stool in very good condition, brass rungs and brown leather-trimmed top probably English-style work
Wood
Model "Pala" Modular Bookcase, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Pala" modular bookcase, design Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara was o...
Teak
$1,750
H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid Century Swedish Modern Rosewood Desk by Egon Estergaard
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...
Rosewood
19Th Century French, Oak Etagere
Located in Arundel, GB
19th Century carved oak Etagere. Comprising 2 drawers with carved leaf detail above 2 lower shelves supported by barley twist columns. The whole unit raised on bun feet.
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Secretaire
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A petite late 18th Century Swedish period Rococo secretaire with a pull down flap ideal for writing or computer space. With several internal drawers, a storage shelf, and below serp...
Wood
19th Century French Two Door Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French two-door inlaid walnut bookcase with ormolu mounts. The interior boasts four adjustable shelves and the two external doors are glazed above panels. Circa 1870.
Walnut
19th Century French Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century wonderful quality French breakfront library bookcase. Consisting of four glazed doors over drawers and cupboards. Circa 1860.
Ebony
William 4th Freestanding Mahogany Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good William 4th style Victorian mahogany four drawer writing table, with brass castors amd beige leather top, Freestanding with polished back, in very good overall original c...
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Writing Desk, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, American Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Walnut, USA, 1960s A unique writing desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (American, 1905-1976) for W...
Walnut
Quality Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super quality jacobean oak nine drawer pedestal desk, with brown leather top, in excellent overall condition, does not split. 30" igh 48" wide 24" depth 23" knee height You are wel...
Oak
$12,000
H 29.38 in W 58.63 in D 44.5 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this late 19th century French Louis XIII style partners desk is crafted in walnut with a richly figured grain and warm naturally aged patina throughout. ...
Leather, Walnut
$4,089
H 75.4 in W 73.63 in D 17.33 in
French Louis XVI Style Oak & Walnut Three Doors Vitrine Bookcase circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
A grand Louis XVI-style bookcase crafted around 1900 from solid oak and walnut veneer. This elegant piece stands out for its balanced design featuring three glass-paned doors, offeri...
Glass, Oak, Walnut
$2,395
H 58.47 in W 64.38 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...
Teak
$11,452
H 47.84 in W 72.25 in D 14.18 in
Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A st...
Glass, Walnut
Antique British Colonial Campaign Sawhorse Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial desk handcrafted in mahogany, having the original tooled and gilt green leather top on a case with three drawers and brass campaign hardware si...
Brass
Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maples
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality mahogany revolving bookcase by Maples, inlaid with satinwood and boxwood, three drawers to one side and single cupboard to the other, in very good order throughout....
Mahogany
Lysberg Hansen & Therp Rosewood, Brass Desk, 1940s
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare desk, attributed to Ernst Kühn and produced by the esteemed Danish cabinetmaker Lysberg, Hansen & Therp in the 1940s, exemplifies the transitional elegance of early Sca...
Brass
Secretaire Abattant by Blake, London.
By Robert Blake
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French style Kingwood, ormolu mounted secretaire side cabinet, having three marble shelves to either side, a central door with this beautiful hand p...
Ormolu
Large 19th Century English Painted Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century English painted bookcase. Arched open top adjustable shelving, on a three drawer, three door cupboard base. Circa 1830, later painted.
Pine, Paint
1970s Baker Furniture Co. Campaign Style Burl Walnut Executive Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless Appeal! This is a large scale executive campaign desk by Baker Furniture. It has quite a bit of storage and includes two pull out writing surfaces. The wood is a burned waln...
Brass
Antique Inlaid Sheraton Style Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality and is a very useful size with lots of storage s...
Wood
German Beech Industrial Apothecary Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1950s in Germany. It features 8 drawers with wooden handles and was made from beech and oak. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D x W ...
Beech, Oak
$15,000
H 51.25 in W 69.25 in D 8.25 in
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase or display cabinet By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, "Colosseum" Collection USA, 1950s Beautiful sculpted wal...
Glass, Walnut
$4,480
H 71 in W 48.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique French Gothic & Wrought Iron Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque from Toulouse
Located in Dallas, TX
A piece with real presence, ideal for a library, study, or living space—bringing European character and timeless design into the interior.
Wrought Iron
$1,285
H 60.24 in W 32.68 in D 11.42 in
Bibliothèque étagère italienne vintage en teck et métal des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère vintage style scandinave des années 60, design italien, en teck, laiton et métal noir, 5 étagères ouvertes, très bon état général avec quelques signes du temps q...
Metal
18th century French walnut roll top desk
Located in Augusta, GA
Beautiful carved French roll top desk with carved ribbons and flowers
Wood
XL Space Age bookcases in black
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
Rare set of two tall Space Age bookcases from the 1970s. The cylindrical cabinets are made of black polycarbonate, creating a futuristic and elegant look. The inside of each cabinet...
Wood
George I period walnut ‘Double-Dome’ Bureau Bookcase
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionally rare George I period walnut ‘Double-Dome’ Bureau Bookcase of very compact proportions, being only 23 inches wide. In original condition including brassware. The ca...
Walnut
Elegant Inlaid Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
An elegant Edwardian mahogany open bookcase of pleasing proportions, beautifully constructed and retaining a rich, warm mahogany colour throughout. The moulded cornice is decorated w...
Wood
$3,600
H 55.88 in W 35.38 in D 23.75 in
19th C American Cherry Plantation Desk Country Secretary Fall Front
Located in Louisville, KY
The writing surface is supported by the deeper lower case—a defining feature of plantation desks—creating a stable and usable workspace without the need for additional supports.
Brass
Open Front Golden Oak Bookcase
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Open Front Golden Oak Bookcase This Bow Fronted waterfall bookcase has 4 open shelves and the top shelf has a gallery The shelf has waterfall shaped side and is in good attractive ...
Oak
18th Century Swedish Bombe Shaped Bureau Signed by Eric Holm
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish period Rococo bombe shaped bureau. Signed by the renowned Stockholm furniture maker Eric Holm. Fall front desk upends to work space and storage drawer and shelv...
Wood
French Empire Desk, Blond Mahogany & Black Leather, Circa 1920
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This amazing large French Empire Desk is made of blond flamed mahogany with a beautiful black leather top. It has 2 extensions on each side and 4 drawers.
Leather, 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.
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