Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
The panel opens to reveal a fine quality fitted interior consisting of six satinwood drawers with original brass handles, four pigeon holes, pen tray and a pair of original glass ink...
Other
18th-Century George II Mahogany Secretaire Linen Press, Attributed, Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and unusual feature of the press is the inclusion of a superbly executed secretaire drawer opening on the original hinges and articulated gilt arms, consisting of a central cu...
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
This unusual example is beautifully figured and retains its original stationery cabinet to the top with pierced brass gallery, fitted interior pigeon holes and drawers. The sloping w...
Satinwood, Walnut
Art Deco High End Two Tier Walnut & Chrome Table, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
The are three large supporting legs which sit proud of the table with pigeon hole open shelves running down the length which offers storage opportunities or display area as does the ...
Chrome
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Paolo Buffa, Marelli & Colico
Located in Atlanta, GA
The secretary desk door is inlaid with a brass crest with working lock and key and folds down to reveal a satinwood fitted interior framed by ebony string inlay. Five central pigeon ...
Brass
1940's Stolzenberg Tambour Front Cabinet, Twenty Four Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Internal dimensions: 38W x 15H x 28 Long at the top, The base pigeon holes are 30L x 38W x 35H. All cm. WORKSHOP REPORT Our workshop team inspect every product and carry out any ...
Pine
19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
The centre doors open to display various pigeon holes over several drawers. Each side door encloses two shelves, over two sliding trays, above two drawers.
Brass
National Trust John Locke Secretaire
Located in Asheville, NC
The interior of the desk is fitted with drawers and pigeon holes and a central cabinet with two columns, that when pulled out, revel secret compartments.
Antique Victorian Solid Walnut Table Top Collectors Cabinet C1840 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The rectangular cabinet features an elagent architectural cornice with dentil work frieze above two faux book spine doors on a spring lock which opens to reveal a fitted compartment...
Walnut
Antique Estate Gamekeeper's Cabinet, Scottish, Oak, Clerk's Cupboard, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A fascinating cabinet, with a superb interior and thoughtful hardware Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality Scottish oak presents fine grain interest ...
Oak
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau Bookcase Desk Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
The fall front opens to reveal a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes designed for writing and organising correspondence, above a series of long drawers for storage.
Walnut
Northern Italian Baroque Secretary, lined in red velvet, Venice Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
The lower body having characteristic serpentine sides and front, has a slant front bureau that opens to provide adequate work space and reveals a fitted interior with velvet-lined dr...
Brass
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in King's Lynn, GB
When opened, these reveal a fitted arrangement of pigeon holes, providing organised storage for papers and documents.
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
The writing table base with a tambour cylinder opening to reveal a satinwood and ebonised desk interior fitted with drawers and pigeon holes, ebonised inlay and reeded edge to the wr...
Brass
Eldred Wheeler Chippendale Style Two Piece Tiger Maple Bookcase Cabinet
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The slant desk opens to a myriad of tiered pigeon holes and shallow drawers including two petite 2" drawers with carved stars that flank the main drawer.
Brass
C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
The base has carved waist molding above the well fitted secretaire drawer with 7 drawers, fretwork valanced pigeon holes flank secret document drawers surrounding the prospect door, ...
Wood
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An early Victorian porcelain and ormolu mounted rosewood and tulipwood jewellery coffer on stand or coffre a bijoux attributed to Johann Martin Levien (1811-1871) Circa 1845, an iden...
Tulipwood, Rosewood
"Gamblers", Ming Wai, Original Oil on Canvas, 36x48, Color Figurative Abstract
By Ming Wai
Located in Dallas, TX
Though self-taught, Wai Ming paints with a rare professionalism which makes an important social statement, and with enough diversity of style to escape pigeon-holing his talent. His ...
Canvas, Oil
English Regency Period Secrétaire Cabinet with Egyptian Motifs
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
Constructed in a finely faded and patinated goncalo alvez, having holly and purple heart stringing; with satinwood to the secrétaire interior; rising from tapered square section coll...
Purpleheart, Satinwood, Holly
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Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Wonderful Georgian example, with a delightful visual appearance Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality walnut stocks present fascinating grain interest...
Walnut
Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
The lower bureau section consisting of a finely figured burr walnut fall with herringbone crossbanding and moulded ebony edge with brass escutcheon and original lock, this opening to...
Walnut
Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
The fretworked glass doors open to seven adjustable shelves over a base with a central butlers desk with a drop front revealing the leather work surface, pigeon holes, central compar...
Brass
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
The top lifting to reveal open interior storage compartment, gallery with two dovetailed drawers, letter slots and pigeon hole cubbies, brass cartouche shaped escutcheon lacking key,...
Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
The desk can be used in a number of ways through the operation of cranks that raise and lower the back section with pigeon holes and slides, one can raise the lower section so it can...
Mahogany
Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C
Located in London, GB
The fall front drawer opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire with a green baize writing surface, six small drawers above pigeon holes and a pair of bookend slides, for storing lett...
Mahogany
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive and monumental rosewood Regency kneehole bureau cabinet with ormolu mounts of exceptional quality, attributed to Seddon and Morel, the central roll-top opening to revea...
Ormolu
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century
Located in London, GB
The top section consists of three long and two short drawers, the lower section two long drawers and the secretaire section has a fall front that opens to reveal a fitted interior wi...
Mahogany
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
Exquisitely hand-crafted in England over a century ago, exceptionally executed, the diminutive piece of furniture having a trio of arcaded open niche pigeon holes, over a hinged slan...
Brass
19th Century Venetian Lacquer Painted Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The case is fronted by a pair of doors inset with foxed antique mirror plates, which open to reveal a striking oxblood red-painted interior. Fitted with pigeon holes, cubbies, multip...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Glass
Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The bottom section has a large secretaire drawer to the centre, with a drop front falling to show a fully fitted interior comprising various pigeon holes above five small drawers, an...
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Some parts are done in plywood with veneers, which are also in their original state. The ‘pigeon holes’ of the rack have an angular surface for books to be placed.
Teak
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau, English Georgian, Circa 1770
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A George III Period, 18th Century, Mahogany Bureau Of Good Proportions Having Well Figured Fall Flap, Enclosing Attractive Interior fitted With Pigeon Holes, Cupboard And Drawers, Ov...
Mahogany
Queen Anne Period Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Absolutely Stunning Early 18th Century Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau, Or Writing Desk, In Good Untouched Condition Retaining Wonderful Rich Colour And Patina, Having Superbly Fi...
Walnut
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The front opens to reveal pigeon holes and small drawers, including a hidden drawer behind a small door with a single hinge.
Hardwood
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
Located in Central England, GB
The rear section when open gives access to a lift out panel which when removed shows a further fitted interior with four small drawers and two pigeon holes. Above this fitment is a ...
Lacquer
Victorian Tiger Bamboo, Cane & Chinoiserie Dressing Table With Drawers, England
Located in Cork, IE
The embossed leather pigeon holes and Victorian brass handles complement the floral patterns on panel of the glove drawer and the dresser top and make this a characteristic piece of ...
Bamboo
Antique Italian Venetian Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The bureau fall opens to reveal a myriad of small drawers and pigeon holes for storing pens, papers, etc. It is complete with working locks and keys.
Walnut
Important 19th Century Regency Period Japanned Side Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Highly unusually, this piece incorporates a drop-down secretaire or writing drawer with inset leather and a series of small drawers and pigeon holes. Another intriguing piece of desi...
Lacquer
English Regency Period Goncalo Alves and Gilt Brass Secretaire Bookcase
By John Mclean
Located in London, GB
Rising from compressed ball brass feet, the lower section consists of two blind cupboard doors, which reveal a shelved interior, faced with horizontally layered lentil form trellis w...
Brass
Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
The vellum on the top and inside the pigeon hole is the original and is left untouched.
Copper, Pewter
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The sunken central superstructure is flanked on either side by columns of five drawers centred by a gallery shelf above a hinged surface enclosing pigeon holes and a small horizontal...
Walnut
Antique Coromandel Writing/ Stationary Cabinet by Houghton and Gunn 19th Century
By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in London, GB
The wonderful antique fall front is centred by a silvered AH monogram beneath a coronet and opening to reveal an arrangement of labelled pigeon holes, a fold out letter rack, small b...
Wood
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Bellini did not believe in precise boundaries of design, instead, he designed for the relationship of man and environment. It is impossible to pigeon hole Bellini's oeuvre, as his wo...
Bouclé
Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The fall opening to reveal a fitted interior of 16 pigeon holes/open shelves arranged around a central cupboard which is opened with a leather handle on ring hinges.
Walnut
Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples
By Robert Heal
Located in Norwich, England
This large‑scale configuration comprises: • 4 × teak shelves (89 cm) • 6 × teak shelves (59 cm) • 1 × teak desk with pigeon hole interior • 1 × teak drinks cabinet with bird’s‑eye m...
Steel
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Bellini did not believe in precise boundaries of design, instead, he designed for the relationship of man and environment. It is impossible to pigeon hole Bellini's oeuvre, as his wo...
Fabric, Wood
Antique English Late Victorian Sheraton Revival Satin Wood Bureau 19th Century
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in London, GB
The interior with two small drawers and pigeon holes above three half width drawers on one side, and a half-width drawer over a panel door on the other.
Brass
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Located in London, GB
A Truly Magnificent 19th century Secre´taire a` Abattant by Maison Rogie´ of Paris After the original in the Wallace Collection, London, made in 1777 by Pierre-Antoine Foullet Con...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
When open it reveals a writing surface with numerous pigeon holes for papers and four small drawers. The writing surface lifts to house an interior compartment corresponding to the f...
Brass
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The parchment and Document vertical slides all present and well preserved in a formidable condition, Topped by 10 pigeonholes on top / 4 at bottom / 3 in the middle cabinet. 27 appar...
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Secretaire Bookcase by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
The lower section having figured mahogany top, banded in satinwood above a secretaire drawer depicting a central classical urn within a floral swags, enclosing six Satinwood drawers,...
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
The shaped bureau fall opens to reveal a central cupboard flanked by small drawers, pigeon holes and secret compartments. The fall is fitted with an inset green leather and gold tool...
Walnut
Maison Gouffé Paris French Transitional Louis XV XVI Secrétaire Bookcase Cabinet
By Pierre Gouffe, Maison Gouffé
Located in Forney, TX
The high quality solid oak case fitted a central fall front panel, opening to reveal a fitted interior gallery with various small drawers and pigeon hole cubbies, inset gilt embossed...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Rare 1794 George III Gillows of Lancaster Double Sided Postmasters Sorting Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The left and right cupboards have postmasters pigeon holes, they cover the full alphabet, the central cupboard has one single drawer and vertical file dividers.
Mahogany
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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