Early 18th Century Rosewood Fall Front Bureau
Located in High Point, NC
desk. The writing desk when open measures 31.75 inches in height. The pigeon holes have the most
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Rosewood
Early 18th Century Rosewood Fall Front Bureau
Located in High Point, NC
desk. The writing desk when open measures 31.75 inches in height. The pigeon holes have the most
Rosewood
Fine Gillows George III Period Satinwood Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
shelves. The base has a pull-out writing section with an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes
Satinwood
1940's Tall French Workshop Shelves - Twelve Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
pigeon hole on the top section. Our workshop has serviced and rejuvenated the unit keeping the original
Wood
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Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
drawers and a small pigeon hole storage above. Below the desk are two small drawers and two large storage
Brass
A rare small Regency Mahogany secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster c 1830
Located in Central England, GB
veneered interior with eight drawers and pigeon holes with bone knobs. The writing surface is inlaid with
Mahogany
French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
interior is outfitted with four small drawers flanking a large center pigeon hole above a longer drawer
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Regency Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
ebony ground, enclosing nine satinwood shelves flanking four pigeon holes, with a red leather-inset fall
Brass
Diminutive 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
drawers with pigeon holes and drawers to either side. This leads down to an arrangement of drawers, the
Mahogany
1940's Tall French Workshop Shelving Unit - Thirty Four Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
pigeon holes. Made entirely of solid pitch the construction is crude, most likely locally made for a
Pine
18th Century Antique English George II Virginia Walnut Bureau
Located in Devon, GB
above four long finely graduated drawers. The beautiful fitted interior has six fretted pigeon holes
Walnut
18th Century William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
fitted interior consists of storage compartments, eight drawers and pigeon holes and shelves. The drop
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Campaign Era Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, pigeon hole compartments and an inset gold tooled brown leather writing surface. This is over two short
Wood
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
column form "secret drawers" and an assortment of pigeon holes and drawers including 1/2" frieze drawers
Leather, Walnut
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
original brass handles, four pigeon holes, pen tray and a pair of original glass inkwells. It boasts the
Other
18th-Century George II Mahogany Secretaire Linen Press, Attributed, Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
finely oak-lined dovetailed drawers, eight pigeon holes and an inset writing surface above two long
Brass
Art Deco High End Two Tier Walnut & Chrome Table, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
and tarnishing. The are three large supporting legs which sit proud of the table with pigeon hole open
Chrome
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa
Located in Atlanta, GA
pigeon holes are flanked by three stacking drawers on either side with brass knobs providing ample
Brass
1940's Stolzenberg Tambour Front Cabinet, Twenty Four Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
pigeon holes are 30L x 38W x 35H. All cm. WORKSHOP REPORT Our workshop team inspect every product and
Pine
19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
pigeon holes over several drawers. Each side door encloses two shelves, over two sliding trays, above two
Brass
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau Bookcase Desk Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
intricate floral inlay. The fall front opens to reveal a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes
Walnut
National Trust John Locke Secretaire
Located in Asheville, NC
of the desk is fitted with drawers and pigeon holes and a central cabinet with two columns, that when
Northern Italian Baroque Secretary, lined in red velvet, Venice Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
work space and reveals a fitted interior with velvet-lined drawers and pigeon hole. Beneath, a shallow
Brass
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in King's Lynn, GB
surface, this example has sliding cupboard doors. When opened, these reveal a fitted arrangement of pigeon
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Table Desk Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
satinwood and ebonised desk interior fitted with drawers and pigeon holes, ebonised inlay and reeded edge to
Brass
Eldred Wheeler Chippendale Style Two Piece Tiger Maple Bookcase Cabinet
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
tiered pigeon holes and shallow drawers including two petite 2" drawers with carved stars that flank the
Brass
C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, fretwork valanced pigeon holes flank secret document drawers surrounding the prospect door, over molded
Wood
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
re-entrant panel mounted hinged fall front enclosing two pigeon holes, two short mahogany lined
Tulipwood
"Gamblers", Ming Wai, Original Oil on Canvas, 36x48, Color Figurative Abstract
By Ming Wai
Located in Dallas, TX
statement, and with enough diversity of style to escape pigeon-holing his talent. His original oil paintings
Canvas, Oil
English Regency Period Secrétaire Cabinet with Egyptian Motifs
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
quadrants; fitted with an arrangements of pigeon holes and drawers, holly inlaid; over, the two mirrored
Purpleheart, Satinwood, Holly
Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, alongside pigeon holes and a central door Opening the door reveals a personalised note, dating to 1844
Walnut
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Interior Featuring Pigeon Holes, Drawers, Leather Writing Surface And Sliding Cover To Well With Two Secret
Walnut
Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
consisting of a sliding panel with well below, a central door with pigeon holes and waterfall drawers to
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Table Top Childs Size Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Superbly Figured Fall Front, Enclosing Drawers And Pigeon Holes, Over One Long Drawer With Original Handles
Walnut
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
compartment, gallery with two dovetailed drawers, letter slots and pigeon hole cubbies, brass cartouche shaped
Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
number of ways through the operation of cranks that raise and lower the back section with pigeon holes
Mahogany
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
secretaire in satinwood with a sliding leather-inset reading slope, small drawers and ebony pigeon holes, all
Ormolu
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century
Located in London, GB
fitted interior with a cupboard, pigeon holes, small drawers and a writing surface. It stands proudly
Mahogany
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
executed, the diminutive piece of furniture having a trio of arcaded open niche pigeon holes, over a hinged
Brass
19th Century Venetian Lacquer Painted Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
interior. Fitted with pigeon holes, cubbies, multiple shelves, and letter compartments. The interior of the
Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Glass
Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
front falling to show a fully fitted interior comprising various pigeon holes above five small drawers
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
are also in their original state. The ‘pigeon holes’ of the rack have an angular surface for books to
Teak
Queen Anne Period Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Featherbanded Decoration And Moulded Book Rest, Enclosing Superbly Fitted Interior Featuring Pigeon Holes
Walnut
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
mahogany drawer linings. The front opens to reveal pigeon holes and small drawers, including a hidden
Hardwood
Mahogany 18th Century Georgian Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Flap, Enclosing Attractive Interior fitted With Pigeon Holes, Cupboard And Drawers, Over Four Long
Mahogany
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
Located in Central England, GB
four small drawers and two pigeon holes. Above this fitment is a further fitted section with places
Lacquer
Antique Italian Venetian Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
useful for storage. The bureau fall opens to reveal a myriad of small drawers and pigeon holes for
Walnut
English Regency Period Goncalo Alves and Gilt Brass Secretaire Bookcase
By John Mclean
Located in London, GB
, above, the frieze contains a secretaire drawer, fitted with pigeon holes and drawers, and a tooled
Brass
Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
and inside the pigeon hole is the original and is left untouched. The chair is equally captivating
Copper, Pewter
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
by a gallery shelf above a hinged surface enclosing pigeon holes and a small horizontal hinged
Walnut
Antique Coromandel Writing/ Stationary Cabinet by Houghton and Gunn 19th Century
By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in London, GB
labelled pigeon holes, a fold out letter rack, small books, and pull out ink and pen compartments. If
Wood
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Ibiza, Spain
the relationship of man and environment. It is impossible to pigeon hole Bellini's oeuvre, as his work
Bouclé
Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples
By Robert Heal
Located in Norwich, GB
with pigeon hole interior • 1 × teak drinks cabinet with bird’s‑eye maple interior • 1 × teak cupboard
Steel
Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
fitted interior of 16 pigeon holes/open shelves arranged around a central cupboard which is opened with a
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
. The interior housing three pairs of pigeon holes concealing secret compartments above a central
Walnut
Antique English Late Victorian Sheraton Revival Satin Wood Bureau 19th Century
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in London, GB
surface fitted with a gold-tooled inset leather. The interior with two small drawers and pigeon holes
Brass
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
and environment. It is impossible to pigeon hole Bellini's oeuvre, as his work is so complex and
Fabric, Wood
Rare French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Secretaire with Architecture Scenes
Located in London, GB
, arising from a bouquet, enclosing an interior fitted with four marquetry worked drawers and a pigeon hole
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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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