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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk

$5,950

H 52.25 in W 51 in D 17 in

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

19th Century Swedish Gustavian hand painted drop top desk. Writing top H 31”

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk

Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece exudes classic Americ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

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20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s
Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

Rare Drop Down Secretary Desk in Walnut by Maurice Villency, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Maurice Villency

Located in Deland, FL

Featuring a cleverly designed drop-down desk top, three large storage drawers (one of which includes functioning lock and key) and four smaller drawers in the upper portion for easy ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Deland, FL

Featuring a cleverly designed drop-down desk top, two large drawers (one of which includes functioning lock and key) and multiple cubbies and smaller drawers in the upper portion for...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

Widdicomb Solid Cherry Butlers Drop Front Leather Top Desk Breakfront MINT
Widdicomb Solid Cherry Butlers Drop Front Leather Top Desk Breakfront MINT

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

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20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.25 in W 26 in D 16.25 in

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750

Located in Big Flats, NY

An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long drawers, circa 1750 Measures - 29.25" x 26" x 16.25".

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hardwood Marble Topped Chrome Drop Front Secretaire Desk with Drawers
Vintage Hardwood Marble Topped Chrome Drop Front Secretaire Desk with Drawers

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...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Chrome

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare Early 19th century secretary " Secrétaire a' Abattant " desk " Retour D'Egypt " Provenance, S...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born during the elegant Biedermeier period of the 19th century, this exquisite walnut butler's chest exudes refined sophistication and meticulous craftsmanship. The chest features a ...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors
Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors

Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Asheville, NC

Marvelous walnut cabinets with dental moulding, rose floral trim, metal lattice doors, leather top drop desk with Baker key, brass hinges and handles.

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Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Wooden wall secretaire with drop-off top desk, made in the 1950s. The design and workmanship of this secretaire is very reminiscent of the works of Marcel Gascoin made between 1949 ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment
Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment

Elegant Louis XV Period French Secretary Desk with Hidden Compartment

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique French writing desk features a slant-leaf front with elegant plaque shaped carved panel, when dropped down into a desk top position, opens to reveal two rolls of smaller...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Danish Gustavian Green Secretary Cabinet, 1780s.
Danish Gustavian Green Secretary Cabinet, 1780s.

Danish Gustavian Green Secretary Cabinet, 1780s.

$11,744

H 79.53 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in

Danish Gustavian Green Secretary Cabinet, 1780s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Lower section with three wide drawers with brass pulls and original locks. Drop down desk top reveals a compartment with 10 smaller drawers, two which are concealed in the trim.

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

$5,100

H 48 in W 49.5 in D 23.25 in

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

This secretary is a special find due to the original brick red painted finish, gently scraped to reveal the natural pine below. The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Unusual  Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet  by Premier Cabinet Co.
Unusual  Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet  by Premier Cabinet Co.

Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nice arts and crafts detailed finial..Classic Art Nouveau designed metal and wood inlay . (left top) beveled glass cubby with 2 shelves, (right top) original beveled glass mirror (st...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847

Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847

Located in Round Top, TX

The remarkable folk art painted finish is all original, with a traditional faux wood motif in brown and brick red trimmed in a carved and painted leaf motif around the top. The inter...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965

Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Deland, FL

The drop-down secretary desk top opens and closes with ease and includes two small drawers (one locking) and several storage cubbies for maximum storage within a small space.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter
1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter

1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautifully crafted of mahogany, an articulated wood gallery edge with finial features along the top with gilt finely detailed ormolu mounts , the secrétaire features a drop-front s...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro

Unavailable

H 44 in W 68 in D 11 in

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro

By Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The magazine shelf is a stylish addition that combines utility with aesthetics, while the drop-top desk with its clever design and drawer offers a versatile workspace that adapts to ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

Solid oak with brass hardware, slant drop front desk top, pull-out desk top supports, and tall bracket feet.

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk
Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk

Unavailable

H 78 in W 29.5 in D 15.5 in

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

Bottom features pull down lockable drop front desk top which conceals one small drawer and nine cubbies.

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Teak Wall Unit by Meredew
Midcentury Teak Wall Unit by Meredew

Midcentury Teak Wall Unit by Meredew

Unavailable

H 65.5 in W 79 in D 18 in

Midcentury Teak Wall Unit by Meredew

By Meredew

Located in Norcross, GA

The top features a drop down desk and adjustable shelves on the left and the right.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Display Cabinet Secretary and Bar by Ellman Furniture
Midcentury Teak Display Cabinet Secretary and Bar by Ellman Furniture

Midcentury Teak Display Cabinet Secretary and Bar by Ellman Furniture

Located in Norcross, GA

Featuring glass sliding doors at the top. A small drop down desk and a small drop down bar with light.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

By Robert Heal, Ladderax

Located in Glasgow, GB

The cabinetry consists of a vinyl record or filing cabinet, a glass fronted display cabinet and a bureau unit with drop down desk top. Two of the units are lockable and the key is pr...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Inlay Drop Front Desk with Marble Top
French 19th Century Inlay Drop Front Desk with Marble Top

French 19th Century Inlay Drop Front Desk with Marble Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A masterfully inlaid walnut and rosewood drop front desk with marble top from 19th century, France.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shape Drop-Leaf Campaign Desk
Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shape Drop-Leaf Campaign Desk

Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shape Drop-Leaf Campaign Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and Unusual Antique English hand-carved solid mahogany and leather top Campaign Writing Table or Desk with kidney-shaped drop leaves or flaps.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top

Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ethan Allen Queen Anne cherrywood drop front secretary desk with curio top. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, 2-part construction, 2 glass swing doors, ori...

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Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Cherry

19th Century Mahogany Wood Gallery Top Drop Front Writing Desk
19th Century Mahogany Wood Gallery Top Drop Front Writing Desk

19th Century Mahogany Wood Gallery Top Drop Front Writing Desk

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century mahogany wood gallery top drop-front writing desk / freestanding wall piece.

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Antique 19th Century European Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner
Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner

Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner

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H 28.5 in W 53.5 in D 30 in

Drop Leaf Desk By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A three drawer teak drop-leaf top desk with oak frame. 4'7" closed - 7.7 open.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Oak

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Writing Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

Antique American Pine slant top drop down desk with exposed dovetail joinery, generous single drawer, lovely turnings to the legs & stretcher & ball feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

Georgian Slant Top Mahogany Desk
Georgian Slant Top Mahogany Desk

Georgian Slant Top Mahogany Desk

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H 42 in W 39 in D 20 in

Georgian Slant Top Mahogany Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mahogany George III (circa 1800-1820) slant top, drop front desk. Mahogany top with ebony and satin wood stringing, mahogany banding, and chamfered edge.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk
Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk

Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Below the mirrored top, the drop-down secretary desk opens to reveal a well-organized interior with small drawers and cubby spaces, perfect for storing documents or writing materials.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stickley Secretary Desk
Stickley Secretary Desk

Stickley Secretary Desk

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H 90.5 in W 38.25 in D 19.5 in

Stickley Secretary Desk

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Portland, OR

With design rooted in history this secretary desk is perfectly suited to any decor. Dimensions: Base 36 w x 19 1/2 d x 40 t Top 38 1/4 w x 12 1/4 @ Crown X 50 1/2 t 29 1/2 to Desk D...

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik

Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Deland, FL

Constructed in teak with exceptional woodgrains this versatile desk is complete with three large and two smaller upper-level drawers for ample storage, the drop down desk top is spac...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture
Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

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H 66 in W 30.25 in D 16 in

Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture

By Monterey Furniture, Frank Mason

Located in Fulton, CA

Very good original condition, structurally solid. Drop-front desk top sturdy with pigeon hole interior for organization and storage.

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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Desk / Bureau
19th Century Swedish Painted Desk / Bureau

19th Century Swedish Painted Desk / Bureau

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H 52 in W 64.5 in L 52 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Desk / Bureau

Located in Doylestown, PA

19th century Swedish painted desk/bureau. The serpentine top over a drop-down desk flanked by six drawers over a central cabinet having one shelf flanked by two cabinets having three...

Category

Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch

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H 68.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.75 in

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch

Located in Atlanta, GA

The ultimate "secretary," this unique mahogany desk with hutch bookcase features two adjustable upper shelves, a drop down desk top opens to three drawers and ample storage area.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s

Located in Peabody, MA

Drop down desk surface would make an excellent entry way unit.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Marble Top Mahogany, Mid-1800s Louis Philippe Drop Front Desk
Marble Top Mahogany, Mid-1800s Louis Philippe Drop Front Desk

Marble Top Mahogany, Mid-1800s Louis Philippe Drop Front Desk

By Louis Philippe

Located in North York, ON

Marble Top Mahogany Mid 1800s Louis Philippe Drop Front Desk.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Abattant
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Abattant

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Abattant

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H 52 in W 26 in D 14.5 in

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Made of a beautifully figured bookmatched burl mahogany with its original white marble top. Three faux drawers at the top hide the drop down desk opening with its working lock and ke...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Randers Danish Teak Secretary with Pull-Out Desk Top & Drop-Down Vanity Mirror
Randers Danish Teak Secretary with Pull-Out Desk Top & Drop-Down Vanity Mirror

Randers Danish Teak Secretary with Pull-Out Desk Top & Drop-Down Vanity Mirror

By Randers Møbelfabrik

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Premium Mid-Century Modern Danish teak secretary by Randers. This is one of the finest teak secretary's that we've come across in all our years in business. The design is unmatched b...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet
Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet

Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet

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H 46.5 in W 18 in D 32 in

Pastoe Drop Down Desk or Cabinet

By Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A top drop down desk adds additional storage and organization.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Birch

China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s
China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s

China Cabinet in Teak with Secretary Drop Down Desk Top After Poul Hundevad, 70s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts elegance and functionality this gorgeous Danish Modern display cabinet is as versatile as it is beautiful. Featuring a drop-down secretary desk top with functioning lock ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commode Secretary Desk
Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commode Secretary Desk

Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commode Secretary Desk

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H 41.5 in W 48.75 in D 21.5 in

Italian Marquetry Marble Top Commode Secretary Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Finely detailed with exquisite marquetry, this Italian commode secretary features a beautiful gray green marble top and drop front desk behind a faux drawer, revealing a burlwood int...

Category

20th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl

Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk
Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk

Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk

By Reid and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The bookcase has fully adjustable top shelves, a drop front desk as mentioned with a nicely tooled oxblood leather top, the locks are stamped for Hobbs & Co London and Crofts and Ass...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

English George III Style Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1870
English George III Style Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1870

English George III Style Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1870

Located in South Bend, IN

It offers ample storage, with a glass front bookcase top with three adjustable shelves, a drop-front leather top desk with six small drawers and eleven storage cubbies, and four deep...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Glass, Cherry, Mahogany

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Storage
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Storage

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Storage

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H 68.25 in W 54.25 in L 68.25 in

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Storage

By Hans Olsen

Located in Dallas, TX

Lots of great storage, sturdy desk with drop down secretary style desk top, plenty of drawers and shelves for storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch

Located in Atlanta, GA

The ultimate "secretary," this unique teak desk with hutch bookcase features two adjustable upper shelves, a drop down desk top opens to two drawers and ample storage area.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Baker Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
Baker Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet Secretary Desk, Newly Restored

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-down leather top secretary desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Measures...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk

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 leather top secretary desk By Trosby Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved flame mahoga...

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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Inlaid Mother of Pearl 2 Piece Desk Cabinet  Japonaise
French Inlaid Mother of Pearl 2 Piece Desk Cabinet  Japonaise

French Inlaid Mother of Pearl 2 Piece Desk Cabinet Japonaise

Located in Hopewell, NJ

2 Cabinets and 1 drawer on top piece; Drop down desk with burnt orange velvet liner; alittle damage to velvet material; One long drawer under drop down desk Mother of Pearl featur...

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet

Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet This hand carved secretary desk has three drawers and a drop down desk.

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm, 1960s

By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann

Located in Asaa, DK

Three wide drawers with long sculpted pulls in solid teak. Top with drop down desk leaf. Inside with two small drawers and four small shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique French Inlaid Kingwood & Satinwood Parquetry Marble Top Secretary, c1900
Antique French Inlaid Kingwood & Satinwood Parquetry Marble Top Secretary, c1900

Antique French Inlaid Kingwood & Satinwood Parquetry Marble Top Secretary, c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Louis XIV style secretary offers kingwood and satinwood construction with marble top over drop front desk and lower case with long drawer and double door cabinet; cast...

Category

Early 20th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Danish Bureau, 1960s in Brazilian Rosewood
Danish Bureau, 1960s in Brazilian Rosewood

Danish Bureau, 1960s in Brazilian Rosewood

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H 44.89 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in

Danish Bureau, 1960s in Brazilian Rosewood

Located in London, GB

Brazilian Rosewood. Lockable top drawer and drop down desk surface.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Palisander

Large Cabinet By Johan Tapp For Gump's
Large Cabinet By Johan Tapp For Gump's

Large Cabinet By Johan Tapp For Gump's

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H 71 in W 64 in D 16 in

Large Cabinet By Johan Tapp For Gump's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adjustable dark green shelves and drop down desk with leather top.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th c. Secretaire a Abattant
19th c. Secretaire a Abattant

19th c. Secretaire a Abattant

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H 56 in W 39.25 in D 15.25 in

19th c. Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Dallas, TX

Many drawers but no keys. Marble top and drop-front with leather desk top.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU
GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU

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H 42.5 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge drop front secretary unit circa 1955 . Door to right reveals single shelf over pull out drawers , left side of three drawers beneath ...

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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition
Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition

Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Porcelain pulls on the small drawers concealed behind the leather covered drop down desk top. This is an exceptional example of this versatile storage cabinet/desk/work space design.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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American Colonial Solid Maple Eleven-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
American Colonial Solid Maple Eleven-Drawer Dresser or Credenza

American Colonial Solid Maple Eleven-Drawer Dresser or Credenza

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Colonial, Georgian, or Chippendale style eleven-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers with removable hutch top with drop front secretary desk USA, 1970s ...

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Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Dressers

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Bureau
19th Century Swedish Bureau

19th Century Swedish Bureau

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H 47 in W 27.25 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Swedish Bureau

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming small Swedish Gustavian ladies Bureau with marble top and drop-down desk surface with banks of small drawers and compartment on two standard drawers with long slender tapere...

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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Danish Teak Etegere / Bar, Storage, Classic Scandinavian Design
Unusual Danish Teak Etegere / Bar, Storage, Classic Scandinavian Design

Unusual Danish Teak Etegere / Bar, Storage, Classic Scandinavian Design

By Arne Vodder

Located in Buffalo, NY

Smoked glass sliding glass to top, center, drop down, desk, bar. surface with one drawer.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Danish Teak Cabinet by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Rare Danish Teak Cabinet by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Rare Danish Teak Cabinet by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Naestved Mobelfabrik

Located in Peabody, MA

An extremely well crafted piece, with a tambour door, behind which are two shallow drawers and adjustable shelving. The right features a drop down desk top or bar and additional stor...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Bronze

Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / Hjn Møbler, Denmark, 1960’s
Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / Hjn Møbler, Denmark, 1960’s

Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / Hjn Møbler, Denmark, 1960’s

By Kai Kristiansen, Torring Mobelfabrik

Located in Antwerp, BE

This cabinet is made out of teak and features a drop-down desk top revealing three small drawers (including small flip up mirror) and paper dividers.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

English George III Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 19th Century
English George III Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 19th Century

English George III Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

English George III flame mahogany secretary bookcase features upper crest with carved drape and tassel flanked by turned finials above two-door glass front and upholstery lined bookc...

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Antique 19th Century English George III Secretaires

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Leather, Upholstery, Glass, Mahogany

Pine Single-Door Armoire
Pine Single-Door Armoire

Pine Single-Door Armoire

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H 77.5 in W 42 in D 20 in

Pine Single-Door Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

A very beautiful "faux secretaire" one door wardrobe, the door with panels to simulate a drop-down desk top and drawer fronts above a single actual hand-cut dovetailed drawer.

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Tall Cabinet Secretary
Early 19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Tall Cabinet Secretary

Early 19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Tall Cabinet Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

The remarkable folk art painted finish is all original, with brick red, salmon, yellow, blue and green all used to create the delightful flourishes. The interior desk is painted gree...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

American 1920s Ebonized Desk with Drop Top
American 1920s Ebonized Desk with Drop Top

American 1920s Ebonized Desk with Drop Top

Located in Buchanan, NY

American 1920s new-classical ebonized drop top desk. It has three drawers and a handled drop front for the desk.

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Revival Desks

Pozzi & Verga Folding Desk with Leather Top & Drop Sides
Pozzi & Verga Folding Desk with Leather Top & Drop Sides

Pozzi & Verga Folding Desk with Leather Top & Drop Sides

Located in Hanover, MA

Pozzi and Verga desk, Italy, black lacquered wood form with drop sides, black leather surface, three drawers and one open compartment with black leather lining, locking drawers, key ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Arne Vodder Style Danish Teak Desk with Sliding Drop-Leaf Top
Arne Vodder Style Danish Teak Desk with Sliding Drop-Leaf Top

Arne Vodder Style Danish Teak Desk with Sliding Drop-Leaf Top

By Arne Vodder, G.V. Møbler

Located in Chattanooga, TN

The table top and the drawers are adjustable! Lift the drop-leaf and slide the table top to center it over the legs.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Drop Front Desk with Marble Top
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Drop Front Desk with Marble Top

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Drop Front Desk with Marble Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This handsome mahogany Louis Philippe desk features a marble top and drop front that folds down to reveal a writing surface.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

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Marble

Midcentury Desk in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Design 1950s
Midcentury Desk in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Design 1950s

Midcentury Desk in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Design 1950s

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

Drop-leaf desk with teak top and oak frame. Designed by Maa.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Secretary Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Circa 1960s
Secretary Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Circa 1960s

Secretary Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Circa 1960s

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in Oakland, CA

The drop front becomes a desk top surface with four drawers with brass pulls.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Soborg Mobler

Located in Littleton, CO

Both Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen, revered designers of the "first wave" of Scandinavian Modern furnishings to be imported to the US in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, have only become more ce...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

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Located in Huntington, NY

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Drop Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drop top desk you’re looking for. Each drop top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer drop top desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A drop top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made drop top desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ethan Allen, G.V. Møbler and Randers Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Drop Top Desk?

Prices for a drop top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $5,695, while the average can fetch as much as $3,197.

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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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