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

Mahogany Bookcase With Secretary - 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Indeed, it is rare to find a secretary bookcase so narrow. The lower part is composed of 4 drawers including 1 with a secretary.

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases

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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 original finish s to die for - see pics. It also features delicate banding and a tradit...

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Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a great item and very difficult to find because of its narrow size. The piece is a two piece painted bookcase or secretary desk.

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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 secretary bookcase can be placed in the living room, hallway, study or bedroom to serve as ...

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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. 

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