$34,129
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront
Burl, Mahogany
$6,450Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870 A fine and
Leather, Mahogany
$7,508
H 30.12 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, partner desk with Regency brown Leather top and inverted breakfront A very good looking and well made
Leather, Hardwood
$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
geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior features drawers and
Glass, Mahogany
$7,400
H 87 in W 73 in D 18 in
Charak Mahogany Inlaid Individual Bubble Glass Butlers Desk Breakfront Cupboard
By Charak Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charak Mahogany Inlaid Individual Bubble Glass Butlers Desk Breakfront Cupboard Mint. Numbered and
Brass
$3,795
H 77.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Georgian Red Lacquered Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front
Brass
$2,000
H 91 in W 68 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase. Item features a drop
Glass, Mahogany
$4,470
H 102 in W 84 in D 18 in
Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass MINT!
Mahogany
$6,400
H 78 in W 65 in D 17 in
Beacon Hill Individual Panes Bubble Glass Doors Mahogany Butler Desk Breakfront
By Beacon Hill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beacon Hill Individual Panes Bubble Glass Doors Mahogany Butler Desk Breakfront MINT
Mahogany
$4,500
H 81 in W 62 in D 19 in
Widdicomb Solid Cherry Butlers Drop Front Leather Top Desk Breakfront MINT
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Solid Cherry Butlers Drop Front Leather Top Desk Breakfront MINT
Brass
$70,000
H 88.75 in W 93.25 in D 22.75 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Swan Neck Inlaid Breakfront with Desk, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany swan neck breakfront with a carved molded edge cornice, centered
Brass
George III Period Mahogany breakfront
Located in Montreal, QC
George III Period mahogany breakfront interior fitted with desk pigeonholes, silk lining and
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
desk @ minimal cost . Breakfront is 110.5" wide at base.
Brass
$14,200
H 88.5 in W 49 in D 19 in
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsical and gregarious
Metal, Brass
$4,548
H 30.71 in W 60.63 in D 36.23 in
E.G Hudson Fully Restored Twin Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top
By E.G. Hudson
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning reverse breakfront twin pedestal partner desk
Leather
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 44.1 in
Edwardian 20th Century 'Sheraton Style' Mahogany Breakfront Oval-Shaped Pedestal
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The rare oval-shaped breakfront form of this mahogany partners pedestal desk retains a brown tooled
Mahogany
Walnut Writing Desk in the Queen Ann Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early 20th century inverted breakfront walnut writing desk in the Queen Ann style. The top
Leather, Walnut
Pedestal Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful mahogany breakfront pedestal desk with stained birds eye maple banding and drawer fronts
19th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th century mahogany desk. Inverted breakfront with canted corners shaped bracket feet with
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th century mahogany desk. Inverted breakfront with canted corners shaped bracket feet with
Mahogany, Leather
Large Antique Reverse Breakfront Oak Sideboard Desk
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An outstanding 19th century reverse breakfront kneehole oak sideboard. The oak boasting a rich
Oak
Unavailable
H 86 in W 82 in D 23 in
English Adams Style Painted Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront with Butler's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A lovely hand-painted and pen work decorated two-part breakfront. It has a leather insert in the
Mahogany, Satinwood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 60 in D 20 in
Gazelle Sideboard, Handcrafted Contemporary Credenza with Art Deco Style
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Cumberland, ME
out other pieces offered in our Gazelle line; chairs, tables, beds, desks, dressers, and breakfronts.
Wood
Unavailable
H 34 in W 72 in D 20 in
Gazelle Sideboard, Handcrafted Contemporary Credenza with Art Deco Style
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Cumberland, ME
out other pieces offered in our Gazelle line; chairs, tables, beds, desks, dressers, and breakfronts.
Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 50.99 in D 21.86 in
Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian Japanese manner satinwood inverted breakfront desk, with leather and gilt
Leather, Satinwood
19th Century Walnut Breakfront Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut pedestal desk, of good proportions, having gilt tooled
Walnut
Heal & Son Satinwood Inverted Breakfront Pedestal Desk, c.1890
By Heal's
Located in Leeds, GB
Heal & Son Satinwood Inverted Breakfront Pedestal Desk, c.1890 A late Victorian satinwood pedestal
Satinwood
1930s Laquered Desk
Located in London, GB
A 1930's Swiss black lacquered desk, the inverse breakfront top above a pair of cupboards flanking
Sold
H 78 in W 52 in D 17 in
Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Baker School Colonial flame mahogany breakfront features central upper cabinet with double deeply
Bronze
French Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
top and lockable cupboards below four keys supplied with this desk, the inverted breakfront top has a
Macassar
Antique Mahogany Shaped Front Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality Edwardian inverted breakfront mahogany pedestal writing desk with concave corners
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Green Turn-of-the-Century Patinated Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
An early 20th century inverted breakfront green/blue-tinted writing desk in the Queen Anne style
Leather, Wood
Very Good Quality Antique Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A very attractive burr walnut breakfront partners writing desk of good colour dating to circa 1900
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique inverted breakfront pedestal desk in walnut, dating from around the 1910-1920’s
Walnut
Pedestal Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful mahogany breakfront pedestal desk with stained birds eye maple banding and drawer fronts
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Satin Wood Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique inlaid satin wood desk with an inset leather top. This was made in
Satinwood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 73.63 in D 34.65 in
Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a very fine antique Victorian flame mahogany inverted breakfront partners pedestal desk
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 27.5 in
Late 19th Century French Walnut Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late-19th century French carved walnut Louis XV style breakfront ‘bureau plat’ or writing desk
Walnut
19th Century Gillows Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare 19th Century oak breakfront library desk stamped Gillows. With leather inset top, brass
Oak
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart C19th burr walnut desk of inverted breakfront form, the top inset with the original
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
This graceful styled inverted breakfront mahogany partner’s desk was designed and made by Gillows
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.52 in W 59.85 in L 30.52 in
Made in England E.G Hudson Mahogany Leather Partner Desk Sliding Mouse Shelves
By E.G. Hudson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional reverse breakfront twin pedestal partner desk
Leather, Mahogany
Mid Century Chinoiserie Breakfront with Desk Drawer
By Karges Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase in canary yellow has a decorative painted crown above four
Wood
Antique Danish Pine Breakfront Bureau / Desk, circa 1840
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Danish circa 1860 pine breakfront bureau / desk features simple lines and is fully functional
Pine
English Mahogany 19th Century Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An incredible breakfront bookcase, made of mahogany in the Georgian style, with incorporated desk
Glass, Mahogany
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 91.25 in W 67.5 in D 18 in
Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian style two-piece breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop-front secretary
Brass
Sold
H 92.25 in W 75.25 in D 14.75 in
Baker Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional flame mahogany Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or display cabinet with drop
Brass
Sold
H 99.75 in W 88.5 in D 22 in
Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front
Brass
Sold
H 86.5 in W 72.5 in D 17 in
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary desk
Brass
Sold
H 82 in W 60.25 in D 15.5 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Brass
Satinwood English Regency Style Baker Breakfront Bookcase with Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
that very few woods can match. This incredibly tall and well-appointed Baker breakfront is in two
Satinwood, Glass
Sold
H 89 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior features drawers and
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 95 in W 42.75 in D 19.75 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Brass
Sold
H 105.25 in W 80 in D 25 in
18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 18th century Georgian period mahogany breakfront bookcase with secretary desk. The piece
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 92.5 in W 45.5 in D 19.75 in
Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary
Brass
Sold
H 91.25 in W 67.5 in D 18.25 in
Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1940s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian style breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop-front secretary desk By
Brass
Sold
H 82.25 in W 58.25 in L 82.25 in
Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, 1940s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mahogany breakfront display cabinet or bookcase with pull-out leather top secretary desk
Brass
Sold
H 90.25 in W 66 in D 16.5 in
Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Brass
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 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
Sold
H 76.88 in W 60 in D 17.75 in
English Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of
Brass
Sold
H 79.25 in W 60 in D 15 in
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet. In the manner of
Brass
Sold
H 85.25 in W 36.25 in D 16.75 in
Henredon Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Bureau with Drop Front Desk
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted
Brass
Sold
H 80 in W 80 in D 14 in
Late George iv English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase/ Desk/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late George IV breakfront bookcase/china cabinet and pull out desk in beautifully figured
Mahogany
Sold
H 84.75 in W 60.75 in D 18.25 in
Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Baker solid oak Country French breakfront china cabinet with desk and lighting is a fine
Oak
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
Glass, Pine
Sold
H 82.5 in W 56 in D 16 in
Charak Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet with secretary desk
Brass
Sold
H 77 in W 60 in D 14 in
Chinese Cinnabar Red Gold Paint Decorated Chinoiserie Custom Breakfront Display
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb bubble glass paint decorated breakfront with a desk. The breakfront is absolutely
Walnut
Limed Oak Carved Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved limed oak pedestal breakfront desk, the rectangular top having canted corners and inset gilt
Oak
Sold
H 30.12 in W 60.44 in D 29.93 in
Brights of Nettlebed Double Sided Inverted Breakfront Pedestal Desk
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Nettlebed, inverted breakfront pedestal desk that is double sided A very good looking well made and
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 82 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
Brass
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
Glass, Mahogany
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
Mahogany
$5,500
H 31.5 in W 42 in D 60 in
19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware
Located in Toronto, CA
A wonderful probably, 19th century oak partners desk, with a leather writing surface. Each side has a bank of drawers and a cupboard door for serious storage, or you can put both ban...
Oak
$6,110
H 25.99 in W 49.22 in D 31.3 in
Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Victorian Sheraton Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the fi...
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
Leather, Oak
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 23 in D 45 in
1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be placed to show the whole.
Wood
$6,825
H 28.15 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870 twin pedestal partner writing desk A very good looking well-made mahogany desk wi...
Hardwood
Antique George III Secretary with Bookcase c. Late 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This late 18th century George III secretary with bookcase is a handsome and versatile piece of English furniture. Crafted from richly figured mahogany, it features a fall front desk ...
Mahogany
Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Bloch & Eschwege 273pc. Flatware Set – Description 1st Dibs Direct from Paris, A Stunning 273pc. Privately Commissioned Napoleon III Sterling Silver Flatware Set with Rare Mother-of-...
Sterling Silver
English 19th Century Regency Secretary Figured Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Regency Secretary Figured Mahogany with Flat Moulded Top, Cabinet Doors and Turned Feet
Mahogany
$4,885
H 91 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary with Dental Moulded Flat Cornince
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary with Dental Moulded Flat Cornince and Splayed Feet
Mahogany
Georgian Walnut Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early George III walnut settee of very graphic form, the square back over deep seat having gentle scrolled arms, the square legs with original brass castors and having dramatic ...
Velvet, Mahogany
$53,211
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 32.68 in
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
By François Leglas-Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing-desk with secrets, stamped and inscribed by François-Pierre Leglas-Maurice. It won a gold medal at the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle...
Fruitwood, Pearwood
$2,995
H 83 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By John Stuart USA, circa 1960s Gorgeous burled walnut, with leather wr...
Brass
English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A slender mahogany bureau bookcase with secretary desk, made in England, circa 1820. The secretary’s upper body is crowned with a broken pediment–a classic Sheraton feature–above gla...
Brass
$16,750Sale Price|25% Off
H 83 in W 42.75 in D 21 in
19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and important antique American early 19th century figured mahogany "Duncan Phyfe" style flap-top secretary bookcase with gorgeous lyre-shaped glazed doors. Color of mahogany has...
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.
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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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