Queen Anne Secretary Desk 19th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A 19th century Queen Anne secretary desk crafted in solid mahogany with flame mahogany detail
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Queen Anne Secretaires
Mahogany
Queen Anne Secretary Desk 19th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A 19th century Queen Anne secretary desk crafted in solid mahogany with flame mahogany detail
Mahogany
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size
Brass
Queen Anne Secretary Desk, C. 1750
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Queen Anne period double dome secretary desk in walnut, circa 1750, with glass mullion doors
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Secretary Bookcase
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
. The architectural form reflects the stature and refinement of Queen Anne furniture. A dramatic double
Wood
Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With double arched top over a pair of arched mirror doors opening to a red interior fitted with drawers and shelves, the base with slant lid desk opening to expose a fitted interior ...
Oak
$31,985 / item
H 98.5 in W 44 in D 22 in
Queen Anne Walnut Secretary with Chinoiserie Decorated Interior
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
maintaining the lightness characteristic of Queen Anne design. This piece integrates storage, display, and
Wood
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase, possibly Continental. Cartouche double
Hardwood
19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut Inlaid Secretary
Located in New York, NY
19th century Queen Anne style walnut inlaid secretary with a slant front. The inside of the
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$28,000 / item
H 98.5 in W 44 in D 22 in
Queen Anne Style Walnut Secretary Bookcase – Chinoiserie & Mirror Doors
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
Queen Anne Style Secretary – with chinoiserie and mirror doors exemplifies the refined balance of
Wood, Mirror
Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner
Walnut
Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase English Queen Anne Period Burl
Brass
$2,495
H 41 in W 28.5 in D 17.75 in
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Secretary Desk by National Mt. Airy, Circa 1960s
By National Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne, Georgian, or Chippendale style slant front secretary desk By National Mount
Brass
$14,950
H 98.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Wood, Lacquer
$14,950
H 98.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Red Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Red Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Wood, Lacquer
$18,000Sale Price|53% Off
H 95 in W 42 in D 23 in
Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
The best English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The
Walnut
$6,400
H 73 in W 36 in D 19 in
Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers MINT!
Brass
18th Century English Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Queen Anne period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important
Walnut
$4,500
H 84 in W 38 in D 20 in
English Chinoiserie Georgian Style Japanned Scarlet Vermillion Cabinet Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bureau cabinet secretary in the English chinoiserie style with elements of Queen Anne and
Wood
$3,800
H 79 in W 30 in D 19 in
Narrow 30" Wide 4 Drawers Slant Front Secretary Desk w/ Glass Doors Bookcase
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Narrow 30" Wide 4 Drawers Slant Front Secretary Desk w/ Glass Doors Bookcase MINT
Brass
$2,995
H 40.5 in W 29 in D 17.5 in
Pennsylvania House Slant Front 4-Drawer Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania House Slant Front Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock. Features four fully functional
Brass
Large Red Jappaned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Dubai, AE
Fine Queen Anne style red Japanned Chinoiserie secretary cabinet. The triple domed top with eight
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Queen Anne bureau secretary
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality small late 19th century Queen Anne revival walnut bureau . The bureau is a fantastic
Walnut
19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Naples, FL
secretary with a slant-fronted hinged fall concealing a hinged door flanked by three pigeon holes over three
Bronze
Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Red and gold hand-painted chinoiserie lacquered secretary/bookcase with a fitted interior for
Unavailable
H 96.5 in W 43 in D 25 in
The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Queen Anne Burl Walnut Bureau Bookcase, in three sections. The upper section
Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
Geroge III Style Mahagony Secretary Bookcase, early 20 century.
Located in St.amford, CT
George III Style Mahogany Secretarly Bookcase early 20 century, in the Queen Anne style, the bonnet
Glass
Sold
H 77 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jasper cabinet Co. cherry wood Queen Anne secretary desk display cabinet Curio. Item features
Glass, Cherry
Early Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine early Queen Anne walnut secretary desk with beveled glass doors, fitted interior on raised
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
1980s Queen Anne slant front secretary desk. This is a quality Baker Furniture piece, made with
Brass
Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Located in Pomona, CA
An original Queen Anne period writing desk, circa 1720. Fantastic patina on it's original walnut
Wood
Queen Anne Double Dome Secretaire Cabinet
Located in valatie, NY
This superb Queen Anne secretary was crafted by the renowned English furniture maker William Old
Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Queen Anne style burnt sienna lacquer decorated double-dome secretary with three urn
Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Queen Anne-period furnishings such as this burl walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important
Burl, Walnut
Rose Tarlow Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary. A stunning, hand made, hand painted
Lacquer
Rose Tarlow Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Secretary
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Style Anne chinoiserie secretary. A stunning, handmade, hand
Lacquer
Queen Anne style secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Queen Anne style burl walnut double domed secretary, circa 1920
Brass
English 18th Century Queen Anne Oak Secretary Double Dome
Located in San Marino, CA
Need key. Solid oak fall front, two small drawer two large drawers, upper compartment filled with moveable shelves and dividers.
Sold
H 87 in W 40 in D 25 in
Wonderful Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk Queen Anne Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
drops down. Fitted and decorated top section. Queen Anne style. Marked on back.
Wood
Chinoiserie and Cream-Painted Italian Queen Anne Style Secretary
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This Queen Anne style cream-painted bureau cabinet is decorated overall with pastel chinoiserie
Wood
Early 18th Century Secretary in Blurr Walnut, Queen Anne Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Exceptional Secretary in walnut and blurr walnut from the early 18th century Queen Anne period
Walnut
Queen Anne Walnut Dome Top Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two piece Queen Anne walnut dome top secretary with two arched mirrored doors opening to an
Brass
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style slant front secretary desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s
Brass
English Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
An English Queen Anne style painted fall front two-part secretary desk. The upper section having
Mirror
Sold
H 71 in W 19 in D 34 in
Vintage Cresent Queen Anne Style Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful Queen Anne style secretary desk and bookcase by Cresent Manufacturing Company, circa
Glass, Cherry
Sold
H 39.25 in W 26 in D 16 in
Queen Anne Solid Cherry Drop-Front Secretary Desk by Pennsylvania House
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne drop-front secretary desk by Pennsylvania House. The desk features solid
Brass
Sold
H 83 in W 29.5 in L 83 in
Ethan Allen Georgian Court Cherrywood Queen Anne Fall Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen Georgian court cherrywood Queen Anne fall front secretary desk. Item features a solid
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 109 in W 50 in D 29 in
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk. It features the most
Giltwood, Lacquer
Sold
H 76 in W 28 in L 76 in
Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maddox Queen Anne cherry small secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features solid
Glass, Cherry
Sold
H 40 in W 29 in D 27 in
Vintage Queen Anne Baker Style Cherry Secretary Drop Front Desk by Colonial
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Queen Anne Baker style secretary by The Colonial Furniture Company features cherry
Bronze
Sold
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 15 in
Petite Late 19th Century Queen Anne Slant Front Mahogany Desk Secretary Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique slant front desk with secretary feature when top is open. Dimensions above are
Mahogany
Sold
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 34 in
1960s Pennsylvania House Cherry Queen Anne Flip Top Step Back Desk or Secretary
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Pennsylvania House solid cherry step back secretary or ladies desk, circa 1960s. Features nine
Cherry
Sold
H 79.5 in W 38.63 in D 20.75 in
English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
While usually a piece that is composed of older elements does not interest us, this is such a rich and interesting form that was so well executed that it is difficult not to carry it...
Brass
Sold
H 79 in W 29 in L 79 in
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen Queen Anne cherrywood drop front secretary desk with curio top. Item features solid
Glass, Cherry
Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Secretary, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Queen Anne walnut secretary, circa 1900. The desk portion of the sectary opens to
Walnut
Sold
H 99.5 in W 41.5 in D 24 in
18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut and Burl Secretary with 7 Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in England circa 1720, and made of walnut and burl, this elegant antique secretary is built
Leather, Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An antique Queen Anne style burr walnut bureau bookcase with secretary desk. Circa early 20th
Walnut
Sold
H 41.38 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Burled Walnut Secretary, circa 1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Burled Walnut Secretary circa 1780
Trosby TC1103 Solid Walnut Queen Anne Double Bonnet Top Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional desk is still being made today! This Trosby desk, model TC1103 took 500 hours to make according to the manufacturer and has hide away drawers and is solud walnut and...
Walnut
Sold
H 89 in W 38 in D 21 in
Antique Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Slant Front Secretary in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Houston, TX
Very Fine English made slant front chinoiserie secretary. Red lacquered and Hand-painted on all
Wood
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant antique English mahogany secretary bookcase features glazed Gothic influence display
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Marquetry Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English mahogany marquetry secretary is a superlative example of the genre, with
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Secretary of Small Proportions
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Late Victorian walnut ladies bureau in lovely condition having been fully restored and hand polished. The fall pulls down to sit on two pull-out slides and to reveal fo...
Walnut
English Chinoiserie Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
This early 20th century five-drawer secretary is made of wood stained in a deep black color with
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 41.25 in W 35 in D 24.5 in
Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
all hand-cut dovetails, serpentine front & sides with a plinth type base on Queen-Anne style feet with
Mahogany
Sold
H 85 in W 45 in D 25.5 in
English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular English mahogany two part secretary, its upper case with shaped cornice surmounting
Brass
Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Queen Anne style bureau bookcase / secretary with mirror doors was reproduced sometime in the
Oak, Walnut
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Queen Anne two part double dome yew wood secretary desk with mirrored arched doors, bun
Wood
Sold
H 78 in W 34.25 in D 21.75 in
Antique Queen Anne Period Double Dome Burl Walnut Bureau Bookcase Secretary 1710
Located in Portland, OR
A fine Queen Anne, Period, burl walnut 'double dome' bureau bookcase/secretary, circa 1710. The
Walnut, Burl
Queen Anne Japanned Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Likely Dutch. With arched cornice over a pair of arched doors opening to shelves and drawers, the base with hinged slant lid writing surface opening to a fitted compartment with draw...
Oak, Paint
Queen Anne Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With broken arch pediment with floral carved scrolled volutes over a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing shelves, the base with slant lid desk opening to a fitted interior over fou...
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This elegant chinoiserie oxblood Queen Anne style secretary is richly decorated with gilt embossed
Wood, Paint
Antique English Queen Anne Mahogany Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
in the timeless Queen Anne style. Drop front work space opens to reveal 7 cubby holes and 2 drawers
Brass
Queen Anne Style Red Japanned Chinoiserie Secretary Cabinet
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Queen Anne style red Japanned chinoiserie secretary cabinet. The double domed top with three
Wood
Sold
H 83 in W 29.5 in D 19 in
Ethan Allen Georgian Court Cherrywood Queen Anne Fall Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen Georgian court cherrywood Queen Anne fall front secretary desk. Item features a solid
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 83 in W 32 in D 21 in
Antique Queen Anne Burl Walnut Bookcase / Bureau / Secretary Desk, circa 1710
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Queen Anne Burl walnut bookcase / bureau / secretary desk, circa 1710. The bookcase in two
Burl
Sold
H 87 in W 44 in D 23 in
English Queen Anne Style Double Domed Two Part Walnut Secretary Desk, 20th C
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
An English burled walnut Queen Anne style two part secretary desk with a double domed top and
Brass
Antique Walnut Slant Front Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Queen Anne style slant front walnut secretary desk with two drawers. Inside has two small
Wood
Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Magnificent decorated black with raised gilt chinoiserie broken arch bonnet top secretary desk with
Wood
Antique Regency Escritoire Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Sheraton style escritoire desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1910 period. This is of superb quality, it is a useful and very charming piece...
Leather, Wood
$1,900
H 36.23 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
Walnut
Tiffany & Co. Glass Pitcher
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. glass pitcher. Classic American glass pitcher in the iconic Tiffany Bundle shape, United States, late 20th century. Dimensions: approximately 7" diameter x 6" H.
Glass
$2,595
H 76.25 in W 36.5 in D 18.75 in
Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid birch, with original ...
Brass
Prints from France in Faux Bamboo Frames
By Jean Louis Prévost, Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Located in New York, NY
French Botanical Prints of “Fleurs et Fruits” (Flowers and Fruits) created by Pierre-Joseph Redouté and Jean-Louis Prevost, two of the finest botanical artists of the early 19th cent...
Faux Bamboo
French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Andre Arbus Sloping mahogany secreter with two drawers and a drop-leaf door. Sycamore maple interior with six small drawers and a central niche lined with parchment; gilt bronze knob...
Brass
$10,998
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 33.86 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping world...
Alpaca
$3,995
H 43.5 in W 30.25 in D 13.63 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Mea...
Copper
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Cabinet consists of large doors concealing interior adjustable shelves and drawers. K...
Beech, Paper
$7,030
H 51.19 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in
Genuine Antique Swedish Sideboard, Drawers, Doors and Desk, with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish sideboard, a country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1840. The sideboard is a combination furniture with doors, drawers and a desk top. Made ...
Pine
$5,690 / item
H 52.5 in W 76.5 in D 80 in
Louis Solid Oak French Carved King Size Bed Upholstered in Natural Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Meet our stunning King French Oak Bed, a beautifully replicated Louis XVI bed made from white oak with meticulous attention to detail. Each intricate carving is embellished with love...
Linen, Oak
Oak Secretaire by Guillerme & Chambron France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Oak Secretaire by Guillerme & Chambron France 1960's By Votre Maison Nice details of manufacturing. Height of support : 73cm In good condition
Wood
$2,695
H 62.25 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved mahogany, with ebonized trim, and original brass hardware. Measu...
Brass
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century This charming Italian Rococo Style painted writing desk, likely dating back to the late-19th century, showcases a delicate flor...
Wood, Paint
$9,012
H 81.7 in W 39.77 in D 22.45 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Secretary Cabinet, in Rococo and Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique secretary cabinet from northern Sweden. The cabinet is a genuine country furniture made in a transitional style from between the rococo and gustavian period. It’s dat...
Pine
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.