Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Secretary Bookcase
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Secretary Bookcase Cabinet, Louvered Doors
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Secretary Bookcase Cabinet, Louvered Doors
Located in Trenton, NJ
A remarkably complete and multi-functional mid-century modern secretary bookcase in dark walnut, produced in the 1960s and designed to serve as an integrated home organization system...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s Secretary Bookcase
$1,975
1960s Secretary Bookcase
Located in Victoria, BC
A 1960s Danish secretary bookcase in rosewood, combining storage, display, and workspace within a vertical cabinet. The case is constructed with well-matched rosewood veneer, showing...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Painted Italian Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely, decorative Italian secretary, painted overall with floral sprays against a pale yellow ground with light blue demarcations. The dome cornice is over two paneled doo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Bookcases
Materials
Wood
18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
$16,276Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
By Giles Grendey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 18th century English George II walnut secretary bookcase in the manner of Giles Grendey. The shaped mirrored panel doors opening to reveal a fully fitted i...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Robert Heritage Secretary / Bookcase In Tola
By Fyne Ladye, Robert Heritage
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Robert Heritage Manufacturer: Fyn Layde Furniture Era: 1966 Materials: Tola Measurements: 36.25" wide x 16.75" deep x 72" tall, Desk: 34.5" wide x 15" deep ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 37.5″ wide x 17.5″ deep (25.5" with desk pulled out)x 73″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tall Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Johannes Sorth. Tambour door and drawers. Adjustable shelves.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk by P Westergaards
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish secretary bookcase is designed for everyday living, combining storage and workspace in a way that feels simple and intentional. Open shelving provides space for books and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish Modern Secretary Desk blends elegant design with everyday functionality, bringing classic mid century style into your home or office. Crafted with clean lines, warm wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak Secretary Desk & Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabr
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A beautiful and practical piece of Danish design, made by Bornholms Møbelfabrik in 1966 — confirmed by the original date stamp on the back. Designed by Johannes Sorth, this tall unit...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-18th Century Rococo Secretary Bookcase, Hand-Carved, Netherlands
$24,250Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-18th Century Rococo Secretary Bookcase, Hand-Carved, Netherlands
Located in Round Top, TX
A commanding mid-18th century Continental Rococo secretary bookcase of exceptional scale, sculptural power, and rarity—an authoritative statement of craftsmanship from the Rococo / R...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall rosewood bookcase with secretary desk made in Denmark circa 1960 features a unique format with drop-down writing surface that converts the...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Secretaire with bookcase, Circa 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Burl
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
$3,984Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Bookcase ~ Cylinder Secretary is a stately reminder of a bygone era! Hand-crafted by talented cabinetmakers from a mixture of indigenous and imported woods, it fe...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
$2,096Sale Price|30% Off
Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1950s. Size is 38" wide, 16" deep and 69" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire secretary in West Indies mahogany, also known as Cuban mahogany, considered to be among the finest mahoganies because of its beautiful grain and color, Denmark, ci...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century, Anglo Indian Heavily Carved Rosewood Campaign Secretary Bookcase
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century, Anglo Indian Heavily Carved Rosewood Campaign Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Anglo-Indian campaign secretary bookcase (in 3-parts) is an extraordinary example of colonial-era craftsmanship, rendered in richly grained rosewood and heavily ado...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Sec...
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cabinet secretary from the biedermeier period around 1845. Body in cherry, parts of the front and the wreath veneered in walnut. Handles and fittings made of brass in the sh...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Bordeaux, France circa 1760, this exceptional “secrétaire à abattant” with upper display cabinet is built in two sections. The upper portion features a graceful arched bon...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Large Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser Secretary w Bookcase
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern Robsjohn Gibbings walnut multifunction cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Vintage French Provincial Blue Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby
By Danby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 86" H x 39.5" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Bookcase/Secretary In Rosewood By Omann Junior From 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Omann Junior bookcase/secretary in rosewood. Danish design from the 1960s. — Origin: Denmark — Manufacturer: Omann Junior — Period: 1960s — Design: Danish design — Material: Rosewoo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Secretary Cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1960s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century secretary desk with bookcase was designed by British-born T.H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif
$8,280Sale Price|40% Off
Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency secretary desk secretaire bookcase with hand-painted Chinese motif featuring a breakfront cabinet with a small secretary desk in the middle and three drawers along ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
American Pine Clerks Desk, Circa 1930-40s. Features a hinged and sloped top over chamfered, tapered legs. The petite hutch along the back is divided into compartments and is perfec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Desks
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT! Inspected vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet.
Category
Antique 1740s English George III Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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Vintage Reclaimed Italian Walnut Secretary with Carved Details, circa 1950
Unavailable
H 89 in W 52 in D 26 in
Vintage Reclaimed Italian Walnut Secretary with Carved Details, circa 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic Italian walnut secretary made from reclaimed wood, featuring raised carved details on front, doors and drawers. Has a drop down writing surface with small covered drawers t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Cylinder Top Secretary Bookcase
Located in Woodbury, CT
The item is made in one piece. It is profusely inlaid with brass decoration. Two adjustable shelves behind the double glass doors above. One shelf behind the 2 cabinet doors below ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1950s
Unavailable
H 63 in W 46 in D 20 in
Midcentury T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage midcentury secretary desk with bookcase was designed by British-born T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb and is circa 1950. Expertly crafted from solid waln...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century secretary bookcase Bramin Sven Ellekär teak shelf cabinet
Sold
H 63.98 in W 39.38 in D 18.31 in
Mid Century secretary bookcase Bramin Sven Ellekär teak shelf cabinet
By Bramin Mobler, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Berlin, DE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION We are offering for sale a beautiful secretary including bookcase by Bramin from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase Secretary
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Danish Mid-Century Modern rosewood secretary bookcase by Hundevad, branded on back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Bookcase, Danish, ca. 1960
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase, with three bookshelves, above a solid teak, fitted desk, with two storage cabinets below, on a stretcher base, Danish, ca. 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-19th Century English William IV Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-19th century English mahogany secretary bookcase, the top with two glazed doors flanked by columns and opening to adjustable shelves, the base with fitted fold-down secretary w...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Mid-Century Modern bookcase with secretary desk manufactured by Heywood Wakefield in the United States, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Pair Peter Lovig Danish Rosewood Bookcase Secretary Credenza
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H 70 in W 47 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair Peter Lovig Danish Rosewood Bookcase Secretary Credenza
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an absolutely breathtaking, rosewood pair, with brass hardware, by Peter Lovig for Danish furniture company Dansk, circa 1960s. Both drop desk secretary and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Victorian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
A high quality Mahogany victorian Bureau Bookcase in mahogany. The furniture is in mahogany, with detached columns, cedar backs and molded mahogany cornice. The columns follows the...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality George II period secretary bookcase, the upper stage with beveled mirrored doors concealing three small drawers and adjustable shelves above a slanted lid opening to r...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Oak
George III Style Green Painted Bookcase Secretary
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Style Green painted bookcase secretary by Baker and with label, the upper section with broken pediment above four mullioned glass doors each revealing four interior glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860
Sold
H 90.5 in W 48 in D 25 in
19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860
Located in Portland, OR
Fine antique 19th century american mahogany cylinder bookcase/secretary/desk, circa 1860. The bookcase having twin doors with astragal glazing and enclosing three shelves. The base h...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Oscar, Large 1950 Oak Bookcases with Secretary Part
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oscar, large 1950 oak bookcases with secretary part.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Kurt Ostervig Rosewood Bookcase with Secretary, 1960s KP Mobler
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid century modern example by Kurt Ostervig. Sculpted rosewood framed bookcase with storage cabinet and secretary desk.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase Cabinet Secretary Display Shelf MCM 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect as a compact secretary cabinet, bookcase, bar cabinet, or display shelf for living room, office, or bedroom interiors.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pennsylvania House English Chippendale Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
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H 85 in W 36.25 in D 19 in
Pennsylvania House English Chippendale Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
1970s Vintage Pennsylvania House English Chippendale style cherry block front secretary desk with curio bookcase. The desk features a slant or drop front writing surface that opens ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
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H 91.25 in W 67.5 in D 18 in
Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian style two-piece breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop-front secretary desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Book-matched flame mahogany with s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
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H 75.01 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Made of teak and dating from the 1960s, this impressive bookcase with secretary/desk is a masterpiece of functionality and aesthetics. With its beautiful teak wood and characteristic...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Cabinet and Secretary Desk by Domino Mobler
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H 72.25 in W 48 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Cabinet and Secretary Desk by Domino Mobler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage Danish Modern teak bookcase cabinet and secretary desk by Domino Mobler. Cabinet Features: Beautiful teak Veneer Open Upper Shelves w/ 11.25" Shelf Depth Fold-Down De...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Baker Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
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H 92.25 in W 75.25 in D 14.75 in
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
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Bookshelf
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / bookshelf / cabinet. The shelves are height adjustable. This piece is in very good condition with f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Secretary from BRDR Larsen Furniture Factory, Denmark, 1960s
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H 64.18 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
Danish Secretary from BRDR Larsen Furniture Factory, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage bookcase with secretary section finished in teak. Produced by BRDR Larsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf / Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak bookshelf / secretary desk / cabinet. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-rela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Hjørnebo Secretary Desk / Bookshelf
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak coffee table with tile top. by Hjørnebo Møbelfabrik. Maker's mark on back. The shelves are height-adjustable. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A unique and handsome Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration piece of furniture that can serve a multitude of uses as a desk, bar or bookshelf. Measurements: 84" high, 36" wide and 19"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Handpainted Italian Bookcase Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two-part soft wood bookcase secretary is fitted with two (2) shelves on the top bookcase, a pull-front that opens to four (4) miniature storage drawers, and a secrétaire à abattant w...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fireplace Mantel Bookcase Secretary 70"
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H 49 in W 70.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fireplace Mantel Bookcase Secretary 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Fireplace Surround & Bookcase by Majestic Arts Inc of New York.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Mahogany
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Mid Century Secretary Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century secretary bookcase for your home. Each mid century secretary bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century secretary bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century secretary bookcase bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century secretary bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Baker Furniture Company and Povl Dinesen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Secretary Bookcase?
A mid century secretary bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,893, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.
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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