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 doors open to this grand piece to reveal a slew of secret cubby pigeon holes, secret d...
Hardwood
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 ring shape hardware.
Oak
John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Toledo, OH
John Widdicomb Chippendale Style Secretary Desk. circa 20th century.
Brass
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 top and a bottom.
Wood
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 top and a bottom.
Wood
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 top and a bottom.
Wood
Sold
H 85 in W 36 in D 26 in
Country French Gold Decorated Scollop Carving Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French provincial drop front secretary desk writing table.
Hardwood
Sold
H 86 in W 42 in D 21 in
Red Chinoiserie Paint Decorated John Widdicomb Tombstone Mirrored Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful red chinoiserie paint decorated secretary desk by John Widdicomb. The desk features beveled glass mirrored tombstone doors and a nice rare color.
Walnut
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 73 in W 35.25 in D 19.25 in
Burl & Carved Walnut Slant Front Marquetry Secretary Desk c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
This exquisite antique secretary desk, crafted circa 1900, showcases a sophisticated combination of burl walnut and carved walnut construction. The piece features a distinctive slant...
Walnut
$3,210
H 69 in W 31.5 in D 17.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza With Smoked Glass Hutch Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Smoked Glass Measurements: 31.5" wide x 17.25" deep x 69" tall A striking Danish teak credenza ...
Smoked Glass, Teak
Heywood-Wakefield Mid-Century Birch Hutch Cabinet, Wheat Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Heywood-Wakefield remains one of the most recognized names in American mid-century furniture, and this two-piece hutch cabinet, finished in the brand’s celebrated Wheat tone, reflect...
Birch
John Widdicomb Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut credenza by Widdicomb with six drawers. Three drawers are hidden behind bi-fold doors, and three are blended by a sculpted front design. Brass star handles,...
Brass
$9,950
H 31 in W 48 in D 20 in
Sleek Restored Vintage Modern Credenza in Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning example of a rare multipurpose case piece by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. Expertly crafted walnut case construction with elegant lines and detail. Wo...
Walnut
$3,712Sale Price|25% Off
H 83 in W 44.75 in D 23.75 in
George III Period Mahogany Bureau Desk / Bookcase, late 18th / early 19thc
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional English George III period mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1790. This classic two-body secretary features a slender, well-proportioned silhouette. This versatile piece...
Mahogany
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Credenza and Hutch
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 48 wide x 19 deep x 32.5 inches high The hutch measures: 44 wide x 14 deep x 26 inches high The c...
Maple
$5,500
H 82.5 in W 81.5 in D 27.75 in
Oversized Victorian Walnut & Burl Triple Door Secretary Desk/Bookcase c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An impressive oversized Victorian secretary desk and bookcase crafted from walnut and burl wood, dating to approximately 1880. This substantial piece features a triple-door design, w...
Walnut
$2,264Sale Price|20% Off
H 76.5 in W 18 in D 25 in
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic Burl Wood. Upper cabinet book storage/ display. Drawer storage below.
Burl
$1,500
H 31 in W 60 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Mahogany Long Dresser Credenza by Red Lion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Mahogany Long Dresser Credenza by Red Lion Chair Co with 8 Dovetailed Drawers and Unique Brass Hardware. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H...
Mahogany
$41,539Sale Price|35% Off
H 94.49 in W 51.19 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian walnut, parquetry bureau cabinet fruitwood inlaid with scrolling foliage, The upper section with a shaped carved cresting, a shaped doors opening to reveal three shelves, ...
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent mid 19th century circa 1841 continental chest secretaire slant top with figured bookmatched walnut mahogany fletches. Includes two large lower drawers and a secret bow ...
Mahogany, Walnut, Pine
$3,400
H 31 in W 70 in D 18 in
Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Bernhardt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza MINT!
Brass
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard circa 1950. Elegant piece of Swedish design with it's flowing lines and art deco inspiration. Rich golden elm colour, featu...
Elm
Pickled White Oakwood Credenza/Dresser with Nine Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Nine drawer dresser/credenza in pickled white oak wood. The piece has nine drawers and brass hardware. Six drawers are visible and 3 are concealed. Apparently unmarked. Me...
Brass
$1,800Sale Price|62% Off
H 40.75 in W 39 in D 20.5 in
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk. Trim three-drawer bureau chest featuring secretary drop lid with lock and key revealing small drawers...
Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$33,696
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$4,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$15,975
H 103 in W 44 in D 24 in
18th C Style George I Red Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk by Burton-Ching
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style George I Red Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk by Burton-Ching.
Wood
$14,500
H 90 in W 40 in D 23 in
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk.
Wood
$6,895
H 44 in W 47 in D 23 in
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the arched crest over initials and da...
Pine
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Baroque Bureau / secretary In Walnut from Northern Germany
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant and architecturally refined 18th-century Baroque secretary desk crafted in oak and beautifully veneered with mirror-cut walnut in a classic and distinctive Baroque design....
Brass
Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, from the Empire period. Four baluster jambs, adorned with fleurons, ...
Bronze
$60,421Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exce...
Brass
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped cabinet with a scrolled bonnet, a centre compartment with door opening to two shaped shelves, flanked by curved side compartments (one shelf inside at the left). Below is a ...
Burl
$24,500
H 67.13 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
George I Secretary Bureau or Escritoire of Figured Walnut from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English period George I large secretary bureau escritoire - or scriptor - of patinated walnut from the 18th century. Featuring burr walnut-figured veneers framed in broad cros...
Metal, Brass
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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