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John Widdicomb Secretary Desk

George III 19th C Style Burl Walnut Double Bonnet Secretary Desk Cabinet
George III 19th C Style Burl Walnut Double Bonnet Secretary Desk Cabinet

George III 19th C Style Burl Walnut Double Bonnet Secretary Desk Cabinet

By John Widdicomb

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

An incredible stately burl walnut George III 19th Century style secretary by Burton Chiang. The

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Late 20th Century American George III Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

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John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

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H 87.5 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in

John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Toledo, OH

John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk. circa 20th century. A two-piece slant front walnut

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20th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk
John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk

John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare signed John Widdicomb red chinoiserie midcentury secretary desk that comes in two pieces, a

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk
John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk

John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare signed John Widdicomb red chinoiserie midcentury secretary desk that comes in two pieces, a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk
John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk

John Widdicomb Signed Red Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare signed John Widdicomb red chinoiserie midcentury secretary desk that comes in two pieces, a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

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H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality. George III-period, circa 1760. The bold...

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Antique 1740s English George III Cabinets

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Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century

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Located in London, GB

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Walnut

Exceptional Two Part George I English Secretary Desk in Walnut
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Exceptional Two Part George I English Secretary Desk in Walnut

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional example of a late George I English secretary desk in walnut, its upper case with a molded broken arch pediment with urn finials surmounting two arched paneled doors, o...

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William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
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H 79 in W 38 in D 23 in

William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

A rare William & Mary-period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685. Of compact size and proportions. In excellent overall condition with old, waxed, well-patinate...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets

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Walnut

18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

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Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bookcase Cabinet
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$19,553Sale Price / item|36% Off

H 79.93 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in

Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

A Queen Anne-period walnut veneered & featherbanded double-dome bookcase or cabinet of good rich colour. The two door mirrored upper section surmounted by a bold double dome. The low...

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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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