Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oakland, CA
Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk features a locking drop-front desk that opens to reveal a rosewood interior with a series of small drawers with blue felt lining, ...
Rosewood
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820. This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellished with original lion head brass fittings a...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Belle Époque period rosewood, satinwood, tulipwood, ormolu and white Carrara marble "Bonheur du Jour" desk, signed by Roux et Cie. The drop front desk is raised by most elegant squar...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombay Drop Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine craftsmanship Italian made burl wood drop front secretary.
Olive, Burl
Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
The rich mahogany veneers, with their beautiful, flowing grain, are complemented by intricate inlays of floral patterns in contrasting woods, which enhance the refined aesthetic of t...
Brass
1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire
Located in Bradenton, FL
Decorated throughout with walnut veneers, the drop front desk and two serpentine drawers are inlaid with satinwood marquetry urns and scrolled acanthus.
Walnut
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
This lovely drop-front desk reveals four small drawers and cubby holes in the era's style.
Wood, Paint
Niccolini Italia Hand Painted Lady’s Bombay Secretary Desk 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Gilt accents highlight the serpentine curves and edges of the desk. The upper section features a cabinet with a shaped door, possibly mirrored, above a drop-front desk compartment th...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Open the drawers to reveal capacious storage, and flanking the top drawer are two pull-out supports that provide a sturdy base for the drop-front desk surface. When open, the interio...
Steel
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
The lower section, larger in depth, is made of a drop-front desk at the top opening to open compartments with scalloped accents, surrounded by petite drawers, the writing area being ...
Glass, Wood
French 19th Century Empire Solid Marble Top Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Carmine, TX
This Empire secrétaire (drop-front desk) reflects the bold, architectural elegance of the early 19th century.
Marble, Bronze
Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique English Jacobean side-by-side double bookcase cabinet with chest of drawers and drop front secretary desk In the manner of Berkey and Gay England, Circa 1920...
Brass
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry fan design.
Brass
Georgian Cherry Wood Bureau Secretary Desk, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Carved sold cherry wood, with glass front doors, and original...
Brass
Venitian style Secretary desk with drop front
Located in Miami, FL
Hand painted Venitian style Secretary desk with a drop front Made by Patina, Italy. Sold with his chair.
Wood
Queen Anne Style Black Lacquer Writing Desk, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant Queen Anne Style writing desk refinished in black lacquer the 20th century, featuring functional metal hardware and a drop-front design.
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous petite French Provincial Louis XV style drop front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Edinburg Cabinet Co.
Brass
Guido Zichele Style Italian Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial or Louis XVI style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Guido Zichele Italy, Circa 1970s Carved waln...
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with original brass har...
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Burl Wood Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian, Chippendale, or Neoclassical style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture Italy, Circa 1980s Gorgeo...
Brass
Maison Forest Style French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Writing Desk, Circa 1900
By Maison Forest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style bureau de pente drop front ladies writing desk In the manner of Maison Forest France, Circa 1900 Beautiful inlaid book-matched ki...
Bronze
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is by the esteemed furniture designer Gilbert Rohde and originates from the United Stat...
Walnut
Mid Century Maple Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique secretary desk features hardwood construction, original maple finish, three dovetailed drawers with brass hardware, drop front writing surface with slatted storage compa...
Brass
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Maddox Furniture USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
Brass
Vintage Drop Front Secretary Desk with 3 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage secretary desk features hardwood construction, beautiful maple veneer with original finish, three drawers with turned wood pulls, brass accented hinges and lock hardware...
Cherry
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th century Louis XIV style mahogany and brass inlaid drop-front freestanding secretary desk in the manner of André-Charles Boulle.
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
The drop-front writing surface measures 36.5 cm in depth, with a total depth of 82.5 cm when fully extended, offering comfortable usability without compromising on space.
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous mahogany and burl wood...
Brass
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
By Mobilier International
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Three wooden units- a storage unit with tambour doors and shelves on the left, a drop front desk in the center with interior compartments, and a storage unit on the right with drop f...
Aluminum, Steel
Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare solid mahogany with brass trim Army & Navy C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers with drop front Birds Eye Maple d...
Brass
Very Fine Custom c1940s Bubble Glass Drop Front Butlers Desk Break Front MINT
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Custom c1940s Bubble Glass Drop Front Butlers Desk Break Front MINT. Phenomenal quality piece of furniture, fine detail low key inlay decorations.
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Harrods Kennedy Burr Yew Wood Green Leather Secrataire Desk Chest of Drawers
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
It sits as a campaign chest on stand however it has the additional feature of a good sized, green leather drop front desk which is super useful for compact living as when not in use,...
Brass
Vintage Inlay Secretaire With Stone Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Above, sliding reeded panels open to reveal shelving, while the central drop-front desk unfolds to a hand-tooled leather writing surface and a meticulous "theater" of small parquetry...
Marble, Brass
Napoleon III Drop-front Secretary Desk In Black Lacquered Wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Napoleon III period drop-front secretary desk in black lacquered wood with hand-painted floral decoration – late 19th century.
Wood
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
Vintage Biedermeier Birdseye Maple Ebonized Drop Front Secretaire Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An absolutely stunning late 20th-century Art Deco style reproduction of a classic early 19th-century German Biedermeier secretaire à abattant (fall-front desk). This striking cabinet...
Brass
Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique American Federal period Hepplewhite slant-front desk is meticulously crafted from warm, richly grained mahogany dating back to the early 19th century (circa 1800–1820). ...
Brass
18th Century George II Crossbanded Burl Mulberry, Walnut, and Cedar Secretary
Located in Solebury, PA
An exceptional 18th-century George II crossbanded burl mulberry, walnut, and cedar secretary bookcase, adorned with a double bonnet top and mirrored doors, showcases exquisite detail...
Walnut, Cedar
Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid birch, with original ...
Brass
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Traditional Style Mahogany Wine Bar Secretary Cabinet by South Cone Trading Co
Located in Plainview, NY
This panel, when lowered, unveils a practical drop-front desk and revealing serving space and rack for storing wine bottles and glasses.
Mahogany
French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk. Item features 2 part construction, beautiful tapered capitol, brass hardware, mother of pearl keyh...
Mahogany
English Country Farmhouse Studio Crafted Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous studio crafted English Country, Georgian, or Farmhouse style cabinet with drop front secretary desk and bookcase top USA, 1980 Measures: 46.5"W x 13"D x 80.75"H.
Brass
Chippendale Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk With Lighted Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co.
Brass
Stickley Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style bookcase with drop front secretary desk By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, Circa Early 21st Century Solid oak, wit...
Copper
Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular ring shape hardware.
Oak
Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful skønvirke / almue drop-front secretary desk, also known as a slant-front writing desk, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Wood
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Burl Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A substantial early 18th C. Dutch two-part secretary in burl walnut with a beautifully mellowed patina. The upper section has a double-domed broken pediment with a central urn finial...
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant mid 20th century Danish oak drop‑front secretary desk / bureau featuring a classic fall‑front writing surface with beautiful, decorative brass handles that enhance its vin...
Brass
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
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bombe Form Bureau With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Drexel USA, 1968 Gorgeous carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
Brass
Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Victorian secretary / library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring drop front door inlaid with floral mother of pearl and shield motif, which opens to writing surf...
Mahogany
Secretary Desk In English Style With Drop-Front & Display Cabinet In Mahogany
Located in Lejre, DK
Secretary desk in mahogany with drop-front and display cabinet in classic English style from around 1890.
Mahogany
Antique Arnold Bros Hardwood Chippendale Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 mahogany drop front bureau in the Thomas Chippendale style made and stamped by Arnold Bros A good looking and well-made p...
Hardwood
Vintage Hardwood Marble Topped Chrome Drop Front Secretaire Desk with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, tall, Rosewood with marble top and chrome fittings free standing Secratire desk A truly stunning desk, its very large and yet d...
Marble, Chrome
Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co.
Brass
Mahogany Block Front Drop Desk Secretary Bracket Foot 4 Drawers Dresser MINT!
By Councill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany Block Front Drop Desk Secretary Bracket Foot 4 Drawers Dresser MINT!
Mahogany
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
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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