Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over
Antique 1790s Chinese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over
Hardwood
English Chinese Chippendale Style Lattice Design Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (19th century) carved mahogany lattice design secretary with gilt
Mahogany, Giltwood
$1,292Sale Price|45% Off
H 32.5 in W 45.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Secretary/Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is traditional simply design with three drawers on the
Elm
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 42.5 in W 36 in D 16 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rosewood Carved Secretary/Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is in traditional design with 5 drawers and fold up
Rosewood
$2,295
H 41.25 in W 37.75 in D 18 in
Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Provenance: Sotheby's NY. The secretary with a drop front in the form of three drawers but opening
Brass
$6,700
H 91 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with
Glass, Mahogany
$8,280Sale Price|31% Off
H 81 in W 39 in D 22 in
Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency secretary desk secretaire bookcase with hand-painted Chinese motif featuring a
Wood
$3,495
H 57.75 in W 41 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Secretary by Biggs Furniture
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classic piece! It is a Chinese Chippendale style mahogany secretary by Biggs Furniture
Brass
$18,800
H 96 in W 48 in D 23 in
Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
A ca. 1810 English two part mahogany secretary, the top section with a carved swan's neck pediment
Mahogany
Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian Secretary Bookcase / China Cabinet. Drawer fronts and drop front banded with burl walnut
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage Carved Asian Drop Front 5 Drawer Secretary
Located in Pasadena, TX
This secretary is made of a dense rosewood. It's splendidly carved all over. It has 5 pull out
Rosewood
$3,795
H 92.75 in W 43.63 in D 24 in
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or William & Mary style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the manner of
Brass
$4,475 / item
H 86 in W 41 in D 20.75 in
Mid-Century Georgian Style Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese red Georgian style chinoiserie secretary. It is a mid-century find that is
Wood
English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
secretary with Chinese Chippendale style fine tracery (open-work) decoration. An impressive possibly one of
Mahogany, Satinwood
$14,200
H 88.5 in W 49 in D 19 in
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsical and gregarious
Metal, Brass
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of
Mahogany
$48,228
H 44.89 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
1850s Chinese Lacquered Style Secretaire with Decoration of Traditional Scenes
Located in Marbella, ES
Impressive antique secretary of Chinese style, with a vibrant red lacquer finish and richly
Wood
$28,875 / item
H 36 in W 46.25 in D 15.75 in
French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
, sideboards, sofa tables, consoles or as a secretary. Furthermore, the Chinese Red glass tops are attributed
Wrought Iron
$13,445
H 69.3 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
developed in the Queen Anne period produced a need for small movable chairs and tables, as well as for china
Walnut
red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
elegant donkey desk in red lacquered wood, in the style of China according to Martin varnish, the
Oak
Chippendale Secretary/Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Haven, CT
George III period mahogany Chinese Chippendale secretary bookcase, England, circa 1790. The
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
display space for books, collectibles, or fine china. Below the bookcase, the secretary desk portion is
Mahogany
Asian Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Writing Desk Secretary
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual dark Chinese secretary desk, circa early 20th century, features intricately carved detail
Hardwood, Paint
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with
Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings. Made in 2 parts. Has a
Wood
Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Cherry Finished Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Cherry Finished Secretary Desk is a masterpiece of traditional
Wood
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black
Brass
Sold
H 92 in W 75.5 in D 14.75 in
1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely breakfront. It was manufactured in New York. Note the broken arch pediment! The front has the drop down revealing a leather surface to give it the functionali...
Mahogany, Burl
Sold
H 39.25 in W 18.75 in D 16 in
English Crotch Grain Walnut Leather Chinese Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
George III antique Burl walnut secretary 2 piece desk. Drop down door containing fitted interior
Burl, Leather
George III English Secretary Painted in Chinese Style
Located in Round Top, TX
George III English Secretary Painted in Chinese Style. The English were fascinated with Chinese
Sold
H 86 in W 48 in D 21 in
Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent emerald green lacquer Chinoiserie secretary two part desk features a pagoda top and
Leather, Wood, Paint
A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese export black lacquer two-part secretary with fold out writing surface having inset toile
Sold
H 42 in W 36 in D 16 in
Vintage Chinese HuaLi Wood Secretary/Writing Desk with Mother of Pearl inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
W x 13in D each Origin: China Circa: 1950 Material: HuaLi wood Condition: Original condition, solid
Wood
Sold
H 88 in W 39.75 in D 20 in
Mid-Century English Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese Chippendale style carved pine secretary. It is purported to be
Pine
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
front so that this piece becomes a secretary if the owner desires. Age appropriate wear on this piece
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Georgian Mahogany Secretary Buffet China Cabinet Shell Inlay
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique 19th century Georgian break-front style mahogany china cabinet having inlay and beautiful
Brass
Sold
H 81 in W 67 in D 15 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite Georgian mahogany inlay breakfront with bubble glass and built-in secretary desk option
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 89 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 82 in W 90 in D 29.5 in
Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
/ geishas and pagodas. Includes a central butlers secretary drawer with tooled leather top, pigeon holes and
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
Sold
H 81 in W 58.5 in L 81 in
Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk
By Saginaw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Saginaw Furniture flame mahogany breakfront china cabinet featuring Neoclassical styling
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 49 in W 70.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fireplace Mantel Bookcase Secretary 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Fireplace Surround & Bookcase by Majestic Arts Inc of New York
Mahogany
Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Louis XV style . Black lacquered with Asian decor . Gilt bronze . Curved on each side . Circa 1950
Ormolu
Sold
H 79 in W 56 in D 14.5 in
Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Colonial Manufacturing Company treasure house breakfront, circa mid-20th century. Made from pine featuring drop front leather butler writing surface with multiple cubbies and drawer...
Glass, Pine
Sold
H 83 in W 65.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique Victorian Triple Side by Side Mirrored Oak Secretary China Cabinet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Triple Side by Side Mirrored Oak Secretary China Cabinet with Scroll and Foliate Carved Elements
Glass, Oak
19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English finely decorated black lacquered slant front secretary
Sold
H 79 in W 48 in D 22.25 in
China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Deland, FL
as it is beautiful. Featuring a drop-down secretary desk top with functioning lock and skeleton key
Teak
19th Century English Black Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English black lacquered slant front secretary.
Wood
19th c. Georgian Style Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
England: Georgian style black lacquered Chinese export small secretary with gilt figural scenes
Giltwood, Wood
Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular
Wood, Lacquer
Mahogany Block Front Georgian Style Goffard Townsend Secretary Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
A mahogany block front Goddard Townsend secretary . This fine custom quality block front secretary
Sold
H 82 in W 44 in D 21 in
Fine early 1800s Era English Georgian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and unique form of Chinese Chippendale two piece secretary desk. The desk was made
Mahogany
18th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
secretary has three Chinese style padlocks and keys made of brass. The piece also has six locking drawers
Brass
Sold
H 66 in W 39.5 in D 24 in
Early Georgian Style Chinoiserie Cabinet / Secretary Desk W/ Carved Pagoda Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Georgian style chinoiserie secretary cabinet on a heavily carved
Brass
Sold
H 49.75 in W 42.5 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Two-Part Camphor Wood Campaign Chest and Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
upper chest that can be transformed into a secretary desk. There are nine compartments in total. The
Brass
Mid-Century Georgian Style Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese red Georgian style chinoiserie secretary. It is a mid-century find that is
Wood
Sold
H 52 in W 33 in D 33 in
American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk, Attributed to R. J. Horner & Company, New York
Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood
Sold
H 86.25 in W 74 in D 18 in
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Sheraton style breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with drop front
Brass
Vintage American China Cabinet w/Hidden Sectetary Drawer
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular high quality Louis XV style breakfront secretary bookcase or china cabinet with
Queen Anne-Style Chinese Red Chinoiserie Desk and Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
a Queen Anne-style Chinese red (vermillion) chinoiserie secretary / desk and bookcase with all over
Wood
Sold
H 73.5 in W 45.5 in D 16 in
Antique American R J Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Carved Griffin Desk China Hutch
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American carved quarter sawn oak 'Griffin' china hutch/secretary desk, in the manner
Oak
Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Beacon Hill
By Beacon Hill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with secretary desk
Brass
Sold
H 84 in W 72 in D 16 in
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Sheraton style breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with drop front
Brass
John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
. During the 1930s the company manufactured mostly tables, as well as some desks and secretaries, corner
Walnut
Sold
H 94.75 in W 75.5 in D 14.75 in
Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
secretary china cabinet or bookcase with pierced pediment top, glass door fronts with mullions & true
Brass
Sold
H 82 in W 34 in D 17 in
Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Carved Fretwork Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chinese Chippendale carved fretwork bookcase secretary desk. Item features pierce
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 65 in W 35.5 in D 13.5 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Vitrine, Cabinet or Secretary Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
The two-piece Chinese Chippendale style Vitrine, cabinet or secretary desk shows fine and quality
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 52.5 in W 32 in D 23.5 in
English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinese Chippendale style tall bamboo secretary from the 19th century, with slanted lift
Bamboo, Wood
Sold
H 52.5 in W 31.88 in D 23.75 in
Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Hand Crafted English Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Secretary. This handsome and special
Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Maple
Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
open to three shelves with grooves to display china. Bottom part has drop down butler's desk having a
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 50.5 in W 32 in D 23 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Chippendale style tall faux-bamboo secretary from the early 20th century with slanted
Faux Bamboo
Sold
H 78 in W 48 in D 16 in
Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Secretary Desk/China Cabinet, circa 1890
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival mahogany secretary desk/China cabinet/hutch, circa 1890. The
Mahogany
Sold
H 77.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 80 in W 72 in D 20 in
Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie
By Karges Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High quality vintage black oriental bubble glass breakfront with drop front leather top desk by Karges. This stately two part cabinet features bubble glass, hand-painted oriental sce...
Glass, Wood
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and
Wood
Pennsylvania House Secretary Desk / Bookcase in the Chippendale Style
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pennsylvania House secretary desk / bookcase. This fine mahogany block front two-piece Chippendale
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 86 in W 33 in D 22 in
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What
Wood
Large Art Deco Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This table features a smooth, off-white wooden tabletop that sits atop a slender black iron frame. The eight iron legs boast subtle ornamental accents that hark back to traditional c...
Iron
$3,500
H 13.5 in W 65 in D 25.5 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with chow legs and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912), this low table, which...
Elm
$4,500
H 16.75 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
Large British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A large handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with interior compartments, and resting on bracke...
Metal, Brass
Lovely Yew Wood Secretary Campaign Chest
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood secretary campaign chest made by Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods London , this is a very good looking well made and decor...
Brass
Chinoiserie Lacquer Secretaire Bookcase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bradenton, FL
This Chinoiserie secretary is an elegant and intricately designed piece of furniture that combines the functional aspects of a writing desk with the aesthetic elements of Chinoiserie...
Lacquer
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Oak
$11,250
H 40.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.25 in
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
Brass
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writing surface.
Wood
Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Vintage Kittinger Directoire style writing desk composed of satinwood and features ebony inlay and brass hardware. Maker's mark located inside the center drawer.
Brass
$2,395
H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Brass
Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A black lacquer chinoiserie secretary in two parts. The upper cabinet with two doors that open to reveal 2 shelves, 4 pigeon holes flanked by small drawer with butterfly form hardwar...
Wood
18th Century French Cherry Farm Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century cherry farm table from France with a banded top, which has hand cut nail and pegged construction over a simple apron which contains a single drawer. The table is su...
Cherry
$3,853Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekornes
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian company Ekornes. The unconventional frame is made of bent teak wood in a warm shade of ...
Fabric, Teak
$16,500
H 86.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this secr...
Glass, Wood
$4,595
H 27.5 in W 66 in D 41 in
SOLD 08/31/23 Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin Midcentury Tete a Tete Settee Sofa
By Ransom Culler, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin midcentury Tete-a-Tete Settee sofa. This sofa measures: 66 wide x 41 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 27.5 inches ...
Upholstery, Wood
Large 19th Century Wooden Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors and large butterfly hardware. This armoire cabinet features two pairs of double doors, each fitted with ...
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.
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