English Hepplewhite Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English five drawer Hepplewhite tambour writing desk with fitted interior, satinwood string inlay, original brasses, and terminating on satinwood cuffed tapered legs. 18th Century
Unavailable
H 41.25 in W 42.75 in D 26 in
Rare Georgian Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Antique Tambour Estate Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antrim, GB
circa 1780 - 1790 We are delighted to have for sale this very rare George III Hepplewhite period inlaid mahogany tambour estate writing desk.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 43 in W 19 in D 26 in
Rare Diminutive Mahogany Hepplewhite Desk with Tambour Doors, MA, circa 1795
Located in Providence, RI
It is most rare to find a desk of this size; it was obviously a custom order. This came out of the inventory of a major Connecticut dealer, John Walton, and is in superb condition, w...
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Hepplewhite Tambour Desk Circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Hepplewhite secretary offers upper with tambour doors opening to storage compartments over drop down desk opening to writing surface over two long drawers having b...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This American made 1920s era mahogany piece is made in the quality level of New York makers. With the leather top removed, the metal tray makes a convenient wine tasting tray or table.
Metal
Maddox Hepplewhite Banded Mahogany Tambour Door Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hepplewhite or Federal style tambour door writing desk or secretary desk By Maddox USA, Circa 1940s Flame mahogany, with satinwood string inlay and original brass...
Brass
Sold
H 50.75 in W 38.62 in D 20.75 in
New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured mahogany veneers along with contrasting patterned string inlays and rosewood cross bandi...
Brass
Sold
H 43.5 in W 36.25 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Hepplewhite style secretary offers flame mahogany construction with tower having tambour doors flanking central panel with satinwood inlaid medallion surmounting case with ...
Brass
Sold
H 47 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Hepplewhite Inlaid Flame Mahogany Diminutive Tambour Secretary, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Hepplewhite style Bureau à Gradin Tambour secretary desk offers flame mahogany construction in diminutive form with tower having tambour doors opening to reveal in...
Bronze
Antique Hepplewhite Tambour Mahogany and Tiger Maple Secretary C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Hepplewhite Tambour Mahogany And Tiger Maple Writing Desk With Banded Herringbone Inlay...
Mahogany, Maple
Sold
H 43 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Circa 1800-1805 Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, most likely originated in the Massachusetts area between 1800-1805 time period.
Brass
Sold
H 71.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Vintage Hepplewhite Style Maddox Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, Circa 1930
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Hepplewhite style secretary by Maddox offers mahogany construction with upper bookcase having double mullioned glass doors over case with tambour doors opening to storage f...
Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 44 in W 37 in D 20.5 in
Inlaid Mahogany Hepplewhite Tambour Desk with Eagle, Massachusetts, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This is a beautiful inlaid tambour desk with a striking drawer design featuring a prominent central panel. This desk is a period desk that has had restoration to its internal str...
Hepplewhite Style Inlaid Mahogany Two Part Ladies Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Desk In Two Sections.The Upper Section Having A Rectangular Top With Floral & Swag Inlaid Tambour Sliding Doors,Opening To Reveal An Inte...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Dutch 19th Century Mahogany Ladies Desk
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th century mahogany ladies desk A mahogany ladies desk with green leather in the wood of the desktop with gold print. The desk has 3 drawers, one at the top and two bel...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Writing Table, England, Circa 1820, 2 Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality regency period mahogany writing table Having two fitted drawers to frieze with original Turned knobs raised on elegant x framed end Supports with original brass castor...
Mahogany
$2,720Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.8 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
Located in Sofia, BG
French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There are also three big drawers in the lower part. Very good condition and original key. ...
Mahogany
English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century. Desk is finished on all ...
$2,500
H 47 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Desk & Secretary.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Desk & Secretary. An elegant Federal style ladies tambour writing desk and secretary. This classical two-piece case piece is mod...
Brass
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany three drawer writing table with circular brasses and terminating on squared tapered legs. Late 18th Century
Brass
$38,000
H 43 in W 44 in D 23 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale mahogany oxbow slant top four drawer desk with exposed dove tail, original brasses, fitted interior, shell carved skirt, and terminating on original claw and ba...
$5,029Sale Price|50% Off
H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather, with visible traces of use. The inner drawers have bone handles. The upper part i...
Brass
English Mahogany Slant Front Desk. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany slant front desk with fitted interior, hand tooled leather,and terminating on original bracket feet.
$3,230
H 38.98 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in
Antique French Mahogany Drop-Front Secretary Desk with Brass Trim
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and timeless, this antique French secretary desk is a refined example of classic craftsmanship, combining graceful proportions with exceptional practicality. Crafted in richl...
Oak
Antique Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk, English, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Regency secretary desk in two parts. Three exterior drawers and many inside compartments.
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
$6,646
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 33.08 in
Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to reveal a fitted interior with drawers, pigeon holes and a slant lid leather writing su...
Brass
$17,000
H 38 in W 54.5 in D 25.25 in
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany bow front sideboard with one board top, three upper case drawers, lower flanking cellarette and hinged drawer, rectangular inlaid birds eye maple, arched...
Brass
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Antique English George III Mahogany & Satinwood Banded & Inlaid Desk c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English George III Mahogany & Satinwood Banded & Inlaid Desk Unsigned C1830 Measures - 34 1/4" x 42 5/8" x 21 1/2" An antique English George III desk c1830 offers mahogany ...
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany tambour desk with green tooled leather writing surface, fitted interior, tapered legs and original castors.
Leather, Mahogany
$18,500
H 49 in W 47 in D 22.75 in
American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany butler's desk with a carved molded edge, three upper drawers with original brass knobs, sliding fall front interior desk with Satinwood drawers and pigeon h...
Brass
$25,000
H 40.5 in W 41.75 in D 25.75 in
English Mahogany Tambour Satinwood Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany tambour desk with sliding leather writing surface, interior satinwood compartmentalized drawers with the original bone knobs, five lower drawers with the original br...
Brass
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted c...
Mahogany
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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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