19th Century English George III Mahagany Drop-Front Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Well-proportioned 19th century English George III mahogany drop-front chest with two drawers. A classic piece with two faux drawer fronts which act as a drop-down door to reveal a sp...
Brass
Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Its aged patina, visible tool marks, and warm coloration give it an authentic presence, while the drop-front mechanism adds functionality and charm.
Wrought Iron
Antique Style Marble Top Bedside Chest with Drop Front Cabinet.
Located in Seattle, WA
This compact bedside chest features a marble top surface set within a molded wood frame, above a vertically arranged case with drawers and a drop-front cabinet compartment.The piece ...
Wood
Swedish Mid-19th C. Wooden Butler's Chest w/Convex Drop Front & Paw Front Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish wooden Butler's chest, with original finish, from the mid 19th century. This antique chest from Sweden features a convex-front opening in the top portion. When open, note t...
Metal
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
American Empire Classical Mahogany Butlers Chest With Drop-Front Desk c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
This substantial piece of antique furniture embodies the robust elegance characteristic of the American Empire period. The chest features a drop-front mechanism that reveals a meticu...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized accents and inlaid escutcheons.
Wood, Walnut
Italian Marquetry Fruitwood Drop-Front Storage Chest with Marble Top Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adapted for practical storage or a bar, the drop-down front reveals a concealed interior compartment and a single central drawer.
Fruitwood, Walnut
Drop Front Compartment 5 Drawer High Chest 46" Tall Dresser Mid Century MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drop Front Compartment 5 Drawer High Chest 46" Tall Dresser Mid Century MINT
Walnut
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century with drop front desk and two additional drawers.
Brass
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
The dresser has nice drop front secretary compartment suitable for a lap top desk space.
Brass
Carlo Jensen Four Drawer Chest With Drop Front Hutch by Hundevad + Co Danish M
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Carlo Jensen Manufacturer: Hundevad + Co Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 42.5" wide x 16.75" deep x 77" tall
Teak
19th C. French Empire Style Commode with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
19th C. French Empire Style Commode with Drop Front writing surface that reveals small drawers and a central compartment complete with Empire style lion's head brass hardware.
Cherry
French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, with the case made of birdseye maple veneer over solid oak and the faux bamboo details made of turned cherry wood. Four ...
Brass
French Commode with Drop-Front Secretary Desk, 3 Drawers, Pierre Cardin 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in PARIS, FR
Best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward, Pierre Cardin enjoyed great success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Cardin's desks, chai...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$6,136Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted in Austria, is a true work of art.
Metal
Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean drop-front chest (Bandaji) made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) with iron hardware fittings circa early to mid-19th century (Joseon period).
Iron
Baker Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Chest MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Chest MINT
Brass
$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
Tommi Parzinger Chest, White Lacquer with Brass Studs, Vintage 1958
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger, white lacquer and brass studded chest. Drop-front blanket chest which could additionally be used as an end table or nightstand.
Brass
Vintage Louis Phillipe Mahogany Drop Front Desk High Chest of Drawers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful warm highboy dresser with drop-front secretary. Leather embossed writing surface with 3 drawer storage. Perfect size with versatility for an apartment or stately home. Rich...
Leather, Wood, Birdseye Maple
Antique Korean Pakch'on Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed in Zelkova (Korean elm), the drop-front chest rests on two block feet. The elaborate ironwork hardware is distinct in their large and bold forms lacquered in black.
Metal
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Harden Furniture 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Harden Furniture 1, Henredon, Established Lines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket Feet Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
Located in Seattle, WA
Original Drexel markings and a"Genuine Walnut" tag remain intact inside the drawer, confirming its authenticity and material quality. The upper drop-front panel opens smoothly to rev...
Walnut
SWEDISH RUSTIC PiNE HAND PAINTED DROP FRONT BUREAU DESK CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Swedish style hand painted and antiqued Bureau desk with drawers Please note the delivery fee ...
Pine
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style
Located in Buffalo, NY
Known as drop front half opening chest, Bandaji was traditionally used to store household valuables and beddings,,,,On the front of the chest, a large brass fishtail shape lock plate .
Brass
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Bandaji from Nothern part of the Korean peninsula circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used in traditional...
Metal
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Korean Bandaji with beautiful condition and patina circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store fami...
Metal
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store family valuables and beddings.
Brass
Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Korean wedding Bandaji with beautiful original condition and patina circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was u...
Metal
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique drop front storage chest (known as Bandaji in Korean) circa late 19th century the late Joseon Dynasty.
Brass
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was an essential piece of furniture unique in Korean that was traditionally used to store household valuables and beddings.
Brass
Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty Original Invoice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purchased in Seoul in 1987 and still retains its original hand-written invoice (dated to 1840s). Essentially a Korean drop front half-opening chest, Bandaji was widely used in the ho...
Metal
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gangwha Island Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
The island is located in the estuary of the Han River where it flows into the Yellow Sea. Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store househ...
Iron
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household valuables and beddings.
Brass
Rare Antique Korean Bandaji Chest South Jolla Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household valuables and beddings.
Iron
Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household valuables and beddings.
Brass
$6,000 / item
Rare Antique Korean Nothern Bandaji from Hwanghae Do
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Bandaji (drop front storage chest) from Hwanghae Do province (nowadays in North Korea) circa 19th century.
Iron
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
The carved Baroque style wooden trestle form base dates to the 19th century and has adjustable supports with figural fronts to support the drop front of the chest as a writing surfac...
Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$5,025
Drop Front Raised Panel Rosewood Chest
Located in New York, NY
19C Colonial style chest with almofadas (raised panels) decoration. The piece was adapted to be front opening with two shelves (originally top opening). There are two drawers in th...
Iron
Unavailable|$2,600
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
A small Japanese chest for the storage of personal items. The keyaki (zelkova) wood chest with a lacquer repaired drop front door opening to reveal a group of small drawers of variou...
Unavailable|$4,000
Antique 1800s Butler Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cherry drop front butler chest with desk drawer.
Wood
Sold|$1,450
Mid-Century Drop-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American walnut chest of drawers with drop-front panel.
Walnut
Georgian Drop Front Secretary Chest, Circa 1770
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Georgian secretary / chest of drawers in mahogany. The drop-front desk opens to a writing surface with pigeon hole compartments and four small drawers.
19th Century English Pine Drop Front Secretaire Dresser Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century English pine commode, chest, or dresser featuring a drop-front slant secretaire desk.
Iron
Rare French Louis XVI Drop-Front Desk/Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style chest of drawers with drop-front desk in solid, ebonized cherry wood with a French polish finish.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Sold|$4,200
Dunbar Drop Front Secretary
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dunbar cabinet with drop front secretary. Nice size and great functional piece. Perfect for laptop or bill/letter writing. Plinth base is wrapped in original perfect condition leather.
Mahogany, Leather
Paul Frankl Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser Chest With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered highboy dresser or chest of drawers with unique drop front secretary desk By Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John...
Brass
Rare Mahogany 1890 Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Drop Front Desk Secretaire
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original, circa 1890, flamed Military campaign chest with drop front Secretaire desk. A very large and well-made piece in stunning...
Brass
Vintage Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Built in Secrataire Drop Front Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign style chest of drawers with drop front top drawer revealing a sliding secrataire desk A good looking and compact d...
Brass
Huge 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Drop Front Desk Secretaire
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning large 19th century Swedish Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers with sliding drop front Secretaire desk A very good looking and fun...
Walnut
Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Built in Secrataire Drop Front Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely original late Victorian Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer revealing a sliding secrataire desk A good looking and compac...
Mahogany
Custom Mahogany Drop Front Tall Chest with Foliate Inlay by Joseph Gerte, Boston
By Joseph Gerte
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany drop front tall chest by Joseph Gerte of Boston, MA with exceptional foliate satinwood inlay on the drop front and drawers, turret corners with reeded corner columns,...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 Art Deco period English oak and brass Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer. This is a nicely mad...
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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