$6,995
H 44 in W 38.25 in D 22.25 in
Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique Dutch Colonial V.O.C. (Dutch East India Company) fall front bureau/desk on
Brass
$32,000 / item
H 40 in W 39 in D 23 in
A Very Fine & Rare 18th Century Chinese Export Padouk Block-Front Bureau
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, which have been removed but retained. Heavily constructed with solid Chinese padouk timbers
Other
19th Century Anglo Dutch Bureaus
By Dutch Originals
Located in Tetbury, GB
Made of burr birch and padouk wood. The shapely design showing off their exceptional craftsmanship
Birch, Padouk
Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionlal and very rare Qianlong period Chinese export Bureur, Constructed in Hauli and Huanghuali wood in China during the first half of the 18th century for a wealthy English...
Padouk
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of elm, oak and padouk woods, c.1780
Metal, Brass
$62,477
H 32.49 in W 71.26 in D 34.65 in
François Linke French Louis XVI Ormolu Kingwood Bureau Plat Desk, c.1889
By François Linke
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A rare early François Linke bureau plat (c.1889, a masterwork of the Belle Époque by France’s most
Brass, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 41 in W 36 in D 22 in
Exceptional Rare and Fine Padauk Wood Bureau in the Chippendale Manner, c. 1780
Located in Heathfield, GB
brass hardware. This is a very high quality solid Padouk bureau and an extremely rare piece of British
Padouk
Anglo Indian Padouk Wood Bureau Cabinet
Located in Bantam, CT
A good and highly decorated Padouk wood mid-19th century bureau cabinet with a fitted interior to
Padouk
Unavailable
H 23.5 in W 39 in D 86 in
Remarkable and Rare Rosewood Bureau Bookcase for the English Market
Located in Woodbury, CT
A carved padouk (A rosewood subspecies, sometimes called the "Blonde Rosewood") Chinese export
Padouk
Late 19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Padouk Bureau Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Anglo-Indian bureau bookcase, circa 1895. Profusely carved all-over in padouk. Two
Padouk
Sold
H 41.75 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
George III Elm, Oak and Padouk Bureau with Original Brasses, C. 1780
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very good and rarely seen figured elm bureau with a fine interior of padouk faced drawers with
Elm, Oak, Padouk
An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet in three sections, the arched cresting
Fine Early Chinese Export Small Padouk Table Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Of very rare block front design with a cross banded full front will reading rest opening to reveal a central door endorsing a shelf, flanked by applied split baluster “secret drawers...
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
$1,842Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 24.02 in W 15.95 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of 20th century Chinese Red Lacquered Bedside Tables with Drawers Finished With Exquisite Figural Decorative Scenes Extra dimensions Drawer height 5cm Doored cabinet heig...
Brass
$2,750 / set
H 21.07 in W 19.1 in D 14.57 in
20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with one low carved drawer with original bronze pull.
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe back Armchair, with very good patina. Some restoration. Contact dealer for more information.
$1,200
H 20.08 in W 29.53 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...
Cedar
$2,250
H 2.88 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Bowl with Ornate Chased Floral Decoration
By Gorham
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique bowl was made by the renowed Gorham Company of the United States and dates to approximately 1900 and done in a Victorian style. The bowl is composed of sterling silver a...
Sterling Silver
LATE 18th-EARLY 19th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG POET
Located in Firenze, FI
Magnificent almond-shaped portrait of a young poet, painted in oil on canvas and framed in a fine carved and gilded wooden frame. At the center of the work, the young man is portraye...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$4,608Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...
Gold Leaf
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare original and impressively intact Japanese Zenibako (banker's money box) from late 19th century circa Meiji Period (1868-1912). The chest was made from cypress wood and fitted ...
Iron
Large 18th Century Gilt Wood Eagle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large early 18th century carved gilt wood eagle, mounted on a square red velvet covered plinth. Originally used as a lectern adornment, this architectural eagle ornament is deeply...
Wood, Giltwood
$180
H 2.25 in W 1.88 in D 1.25 in
Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...
Porcelain, Cork
$1,995Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 1.75 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th-Century French Louis XV style giltwood and gesso elaborately carved mirror with original glass. This lovely mirror has hand carved acanthus leaves and scroll de...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
SQUEAK VAN BRITTO
By Romero Britto
Located in Aventura, FL
Screenprint on gesso board. Hand signed and numbered. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Edition of 30. All reasonable offers will be conside...
Gesso, Board, Screen
$2,200Sale Price|43% Off
H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
Brass
19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century English faux bamboo chest with original white marble top. Two drawers over two on turned feet.
Marble
$1,995
H 21.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...
Brass, Copper
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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