Antique French Louis Philippe Burr Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest 1840
Located in Portland, OR
This fine antique French drop-front walnut secretary chest dates from the late Restoration period and is made of highly figured book-matched walnut.
Marble
American Victorian Walnut Drop Front Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian walnut drop front secretary with two glass doors.
Walnut
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 Baker Furniture Circa Late 20th Century Carved walnut and burl wood, with origin...
Brass
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface.
Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface.
Walnut
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
Brass
Italian Walnut Drop-Front Bombe Secretary in Louis XV Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian drop front Louis XV style bombe secretary/chest with three drawers. Brass Rococo pulls and escutcheons with a pair of keys that function. Drawers retain the original book pap...
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880 Measures - 67 3/4" x 30" x 17 1/8" A fine example of Victorian Renaissance Revival furniture, this wa...
Walnut, Burl
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Burl Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Depth is 33.5" when drop front is open
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut 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 bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous banded burled walnut, with o...
Brass
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. Desk he...
Brass
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode
Located in Miami, FL
18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode, Antique Italian Inlaid Walnut Bureau, Baroque Drop-Front Secretary, A traditional 18th-century Itali...
Brass
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautifully crafted and richly grained, this 1960s Mid-Century Modern secretary chest by Drexel showcases the brand's signature American walnut construction and timeless design.
Walnut
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood.
Brass
Tall Mid-Century Highboy Drop Front Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique highboy dresser with burl wood drop font writing surface with fitted insert. Additional storage drawers above and below. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Walnut, Burl
French Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Interior Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant French-style secretary desk featuring a functional drop-front writing surface with green inset lining. The interior includes multiple storage compartments and three small dra...
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
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
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (17th Century) walnut drop front secretary cabinet with 2 doors at base and carved figural column sides
18th Century, Dutch Marquetry Drop Front Secretary / Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This splendid drop front desk / secretary / secretaire, is completely covered with a beautiful floral and urn marquetry. The inlay work is very intricate, inside and out. The slant f...
Walnut
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H 49 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary/writing desk! With its outstanding profile, this piece is an excellent choice for placement throughout...
Walnut
Spanish Walnut Drop Front Secretary, circa 1850
Located in Evergreen, CO
Behind the drop front, the desk has three storage drawers with wood knobs. The interior of the top and bottom galleries contains a single shelf. Decorative metalwork hinges add to th...
Walnut
18th Century English Walnut and Secretary with Drop Front Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century English walnut and secretary with drop front desk Gorgeous 19th century secretary with a fitted interior and drop front writing surface that can also be used with a l...
Walnut
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H 40 in W 18 in D 30 in
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface.
Walnut
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H 83.25 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
Georgian Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By National Mt. Airy
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By National Mt.
Brass
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style slant front secretary desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 28" W x 18.75" D x 38.5"...
Brass
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H 33.75 in W 29.25 in D 16.5 in
Petite 1860s French Empire Style Walnut and Marble Drop-Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very small French Empire style walnut drop-front secretary with dark grey marble top from the mid-19th century.
Marble
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H 67.5 in W 37.5 in
Renaissance Revival Carved Burl Walnut Secretary Writing Desk Slant Drop Front
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian/Renaissance Revival burl walnut drop front secretary desk. (Be sure to check item measurements as some items appear larger in photographs than in person).
Walnut
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H 84.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary
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 In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with orig...
Brass
George Nelson Drop Front Secretary and Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Mateo, CA
Walnut secretary chest on an early slat bench. Both pieces are all original. The finishes have been cleaned but the original patina remains. The handles are the earlier silver plate ...
Silver Plate
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H 43.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie drop front secretary desk By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1960s Walnut, w...
Brass
Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The drop-front panel opens to reveal multiple storage compartments, perfect for writing essentials or cherished keepsakes.
Brass
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H 81 in W 36 in D 19 in
Ramseur MCM Walnut Thin Drop Front Secretary Desk Bar Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ramseur mid century walnut thin drop front secretary desk bar credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measures: 36 wide x 19 deep x 81 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
Chrome
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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
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H 45.25 in W 40 in D 21 in
Paul Frankl Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser Chest With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
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
Walnut Secretary
Located in Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Drop Front Secretary - Walnut
Brass
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H 41.75 in W 42 in D 23.5 in
18th C. Dutch Marquetry Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk Bombe Commode Secretaire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dutch marquetry hand inlaid bombe form drop front desk or secretaire, circa 1790. This remarkable item is heavily inlaid throughout including a beautiful console table with f...
Walnut
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H 59.5 in W 35.5 in D 17 in
Dark Golden Olive Drop Front Secretary Desk High Chest Drawers Dresser Brass Key
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mint Dark Golden Olive Drop Front Secretary Desk High Chest Drawers Dresser Leather Top Brass Keys.
Brass
19th Century German Secretary
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late-19th century German drop-front secretary in burl walnut, the desk opening to an interior fitted with nine smaller drawers and a mirror back, the case with three lower drawers ...
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H 57 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut drop-front secretary desk with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, ci...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Walnut
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Børge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler Era: 1950s Materials: Walnut Measurements: 47.5" wide x 18" deep x 39.5" tall Condition: In excellent ori...
Walnut
Antique Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk by Lebus
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique burled walnut drop-front secretary desk by Lebus Furniture, circa 1940s.
Walnut
Dutch Baroque Drop Front Secretary
Located in Barntrup, DE
Dutch Baroque style bombe form drop front secretary desk has carved ball and claw feet. Behind the locking drop front are tiny cubicles and drawers, a small locking cabinet and secr...
Walnut
Tall Walnut Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut tall drop front secretary desk bookcase.
Walnut
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H 102 in W 51 in D 36 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary with Upper Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian walnut secretary features carved and pierced foliate crest, glass front bookcase, drop front desk opens to reveal felt writing surface, pigeon holes and drawers; lo...
Glass, Walnut
Italian Baroque Style Drop-Front Secretary
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Baroque Revival Drop Front Cabinet Secretary, in walnut and ash parquetry with curved broken pediment centering an oval mirror between scrolling volutes above two mirrored ca...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A lovely architectural form secretary with marquetry inlay doors.
Walnut
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H 67.5 in W 37.5 in D 18 in
Renaissance Revival Carved Burl Walnut Secretary Writing Desk Slant Drop Front
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian/Renaissance Revival burl walnut drop front secretary desk. (Be sure to check item measurements as some items appear larger in photographs than in person).
Walnut
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H 90 in W 37.75 in D 19.75 in
Baker Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk with Mirrored Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut, with mirrored doors...
Brass
Louis XV Style French Carved Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XV style carved oak drop front secretary bureau or writing desk, when opened revealing a fitted desk interior with four drawers and a large writing area held by two pull out su...
Oak
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H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet ...
Brass
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H 41.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
Antique Biedermeier Style Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Dresser NICE
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Biedermeier Style Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Dresser NICE. Beautiful inlay and consistent patina.
Walnut
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H 46 in W 39 in D 22 in
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 36 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Dania Collection American of Martinsville Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The dimensions of the top box are 36" (3') W x 15" D x 34.5" H and the dimensions of the bench are 54.5" W x 18.5" D x 12.5" H. This walnut drop front secretary from Merton Gershun’s...
Brass
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H 29.5 in Dm 60.5 in
Round Regency Style Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Center-Game Table Style of Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the duration of their trading, the company resided in Tottenham Court Road in London but had trading locations as far as Paris, Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Smyrna. 1840s–1850s ...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Walnut Rococo Drop Front Secretary.
Located in Larkspur, CA
Third quarter 18th century Italian walnut rococo drop front secretary. The Whole with book matched veneer and mahogany string inlay.
A Walnut Drop Front Secretary After Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, CA
A walnut three drawer 1950's secretary/gentlemans dresser in the manner of Paul McCobb with a drop front face and two interior parcel drawers divided into six sections.
Brass
ITALIAN CARVED DROP FRONT SECRETARY
Located in Natchez, MS
19th c. Renaissance style secretary with paw feet. Top is hinged as well as fall front.
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Secretary
Located in Nashville, TN
Biedermeier walnut four-drawer chest with bone escutcheons; the waterfall facade with single drawer over three long drawers in a matchbook walnut veneer. The top drop front reveals f...
Wood
Drop-Front Secretary by George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Part of the Thin Edge collection, secretary in walnut with leather writing surface, interior light and many storage areas. Made by Herman Miller.
Aluminum
Double drop-front secretary by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Two drop-front surfaces conceal interior illuminated compartments, a glass shelf and storage. This form is illustrated on a 1942 cover of Stile magazine.
Glass, Walnut
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H 56.3 in W 38.19 in D 17.33 in
French Louis XV Period Walnut Fall-Top Secretary Desk, circa 1740-1750
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
We are pleased to present you, an excellent and gorgeous mid-18th century, French-Parisian Louis XV period, drop-front secretary in walnut. The top part in black lacquered walnut.
Walnut
Italian Double Domed Secretary in the English Style
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking mirror doored drop front secretary with walnut veneer
Walnut
Antique Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers Desk Burled
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique French Louis Philippe burl walnut Commode/Drop front Secretary. Original marble top.
Marble
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H 42 in W 40 in D 18.25 in
Erik Chambert Swedish Art Deco Walnut Veneered Drop Front Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Erik Chambert Swedish art deco drop front secretary cabinet. The pyramid shaped cabinet is decorated with panels and carvings and veneered in highly figure walnut to dramatic affect.
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
Wood, Paint
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...
Bronze
$2,380Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.73 in W 16.15 in D 12.76 in
20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with Marble Top, One-Drawer & Door
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, the marble atop a fabric-lined surface,...
Marble
Late 19th Century French Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French bureau De-Dame, having wonderful marquetry floral inlay to the fall and top, opening to reveal a shelf, drawers and a slide opening to a well....
Mahogany
$3,800
H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item features blue and off-white painted finish with intricate bird and floral motifs on the ...
Cane, Wood
$1,495
H 50 in W 28 in D 18.25 in
Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, dating to the 1870s, showcases the refined craftsmanship and elegance of 19th-century French furniture design. Crafted in ...
Bronze
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.
Glass, Mahogany
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century This charming Italian Rococo Style painted writing desk, likely dating back to the late-19th century, showcases a delicate flor...
Wood, Paint
$3,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 81.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable statement piece that captures the artistry and elegance of 19th to early 20th century...
Walnut
$25,000
H 92.5 in W 49.5 in D 24.75 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Inlaid Fall Front Secretary with Bookcase, C.1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany fall front secretary with carved molded edge finial cornice, flanking upper case hinged glass doors revealing adjustable interior shelves, period brasses...
Brass
English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
An eccentric and highly unusual Classic Sheraton style mahogany and satinwood inlay slant front secretary with Chinese Chippendale style fine tracery (open-work) decoration. An impre...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$1,429Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in
Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Fine Quality circa 1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table, versatile as a desk, dressing, or side table, boasting a simple yet elegant classical design. This remarkable p...
Wood, Mahogany
$2,370
H 38 in W 24 in D 20 in
Antique George III Banded Satinwood Lady's Writing Desk with Rosewood Inlay
Located in Morristown, NJ
18th c., England, a delightful George III cheveret lady's writing desk in two parts. The upper five-drawer cabinet with conforming guard over fitted drawers, resting on a table with ...
Ivory, Leather, Rosewood, Satinwood
$1,995
H 35 in W 23 in D 16 in
Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality François Linke style bronze mounted petite ladies desk, circa 1870s, is a superb example of French craftsmanship from the late 19th century. With its elegant propor...
Bronze
18th Century French Secretary Desk
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Secretary desk dates back to around 1750-60 and was made in France. The secretaire de dame has a kingwood veneer and a very pretty marquetry with a diamond sha...
Kingwood
Burled Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This Burled Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture has all the features of an antique original. Made of high quality mahogany solids and burled veneers, the bookcase has a lovely swan...
Glass, Wood
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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