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Narrow Secretary Bookcase

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century
Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

$6,339

H 91.34 in W 39.77 in D 16.54 in

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

secretary. Which gives it a lot of charm. Indeed, it is rare to find a secretary bookcase so narrow. The

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Vintage Narrow Georgian Inlay Mahogany Secretary Desk & Bookcase Secretaire
Vintage Narrow Georgian Inlay Mahogany Secretary Desk & Bookcase Secretaire

Vintage Narrow Georgian Inlay Mahogany Secretary Desk & Bookcase Secretaire

Located in West Hartford, CT

Expertly hand made in England, this classic Georgian secretary desk has a bookcase above. The

Category

Late 20th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

piece painted bookcase or secretary desk. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in good condition with

Category

Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Scandinavian vintage secretary bookcase
Mid century Scandinavian vintage secretary bookcase

Mid century Scandinavian vintage secretary bookcase

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H 69.1 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in

Mid century Scandinavian vintage secretary bookcase

Located in BRUNOY, FR

Scandinavian vintage secretary bookcase from the 1960s-70s. This narrow & compact vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Teak

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H 95.28 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in

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Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

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$5,282

H 96.46 in W 53.94 in D 16.15 in

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Located in Greding, DE

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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.

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