19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This secretary is a special find due to the original brick red painted finish, gently scraped to reveal the natural pine below. The interior desk holds multiple drawers with central ...
Pine, Paint
1980d Sculptural Rustic Cedar Wood Log Secretary Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite sculptural desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is ex...
Wood
$1,128Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.21 in W 26.97 in D 18.12 in
Wooden Secretary Rustic with Flap 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This desk is composed of a cupboard and an openable drawer. Very nice piece of ironwork in metal trim. This little « Bureau de pente » is in solid wood. France 19th century.
Wood
18th Century Antique English Secretary Desk with Rustic Charm
Located in Linkebeek, BE
secretraire - desk - commode Measures : 76x47 cm H : 100 Open Hutch Top : d:80cm H:73cm An elegant antique English drop-front secretary desk, featuring three large drawers and two s...
Wood
$4,642
H 46.46 in W 43.71 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Secretary with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish antique rustic Gustavian slant front secretary from early 19th century that is perfect for any home.
Pine
Secretary desk, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This secretary desk from circa 1900 combines functionality with a timeless appearance. The piece of furniture is crafted from pine and oak, finished with a walnut veneer on the insid...
Oak, Walnut, Pine
Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Swedish Gustavian or Rustic European style slant front secretary desk By Guy Chaddock & Co.
Brass
Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk
By Guy Chaddock
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Swedish Gustavian or Rustic European style slant front secretary desk By Guy Chaddock & Co.
Brass
$1,895
H 79 in W 40 in D 16 in
Antique Primitive Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Secretary Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Secretary Hutch Cupboard. Item features 2 part construction, working lock and key, authentic age and patina, very nice antique bookcase. Circa Lat...
Glass, Pine
$1,860
H 45.87 in W 32.88 in D 12.8 in
Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A Rustic, Wabi-Sabi, Farmhouse, Scandinavian, or Classic home decor.
Wood
$3,500
H 58.5 in W 53 in D 24 in
Mid Century English Pine Farmhouse Slant Top Standing Desk Dresser Secretary 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming mid 20th century slant top desk, dresser or secretary. A fun cross between an old standing desk and chifferobe. Features a large slant top that can be used for work or dis...
Pine
18th Century Italian Painted Drop Front Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century large Italian charming rustic later painted drop front secretary with multiple cubby holes and drawers above two large base drawers on short tapered legs. circa 1780, It...
Iron
Small Secretary/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Small oak secretary/chest of drawers, with carved gallery edge at the top. leather writing flap and inner shelves, lower part with 6 drawers with brass handles, key, circa 1880-1900.
Oak
Rustic Secretary Desk by Monterey Furniture
By Monterey Furniture, Frank Mason
Located in Fulton, CA
A rustic California Rancho or Spanish Colonial style drop-front secretary desk made by Monterey Furniture of California, circa 1930s.
Wood
Antique Rustic English Country Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
This Antique Rustic English Country Secretary was carved all over ~ even on the sides ~ from solid oak and features its original brass hardware!
Rustic Tramp Art Notch Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Tramp Art secretary desk with two drawers, a low back and side gallery, and notch-carved edges and legs.
Wood
Sold
H 74.5 in W 32 in D 15 in
Rustic A. Brandt Ranch Oak Secretary Style Drop Front Student Desk with Bookcase
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Late 20th Century Rustic or Western secretary style drop front lighted student desk with bookcase by A.
Metal
Sold
H 87 in W 59 in D 25 in
Rustic Antique Country French Hand-Crafted Stripped Oak Secretary~Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This rustic antique Country French secretary bookcase features clean lines with subtle design flair that make it the ideal choice for the casual decor!
Oak
Secretary Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This secretary dates from circa 1925, produced in germany. With four large drawers on the outside. Behind the flap a separate layout with several small drawers and storage compartmen...
Oak, Pine
French Solid Oak Secretary Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rustic French 2 piece oak wood secretary desk with metal hardware.
Oak
Antique European Secretary Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1900s European pinewood hutch. Featuring beautiful antique hardware, glass cabinet doors, carved wooden moulding, and lined interior. This is a three-piece hutch with working d...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Paint Decorated Two-Part Secretary Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic form paint decorated two-part secretary cabinet having distressed finish with dentil molding, Greek key design, fluted doors below revealing three shelves with 9 1/2" boards,...
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Fall-Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A rustic Swedish Gustavian 18th Century secretary in a grey white milk paint applied over multiple layers of previous finishes features a bookcase/cupboard seated on a fall-front, sl...
Pine
Sold
H 41.5 in W 49.2 in D 21.2 in
Italian 1820s Walnut and Maple Slant Front Desk with Floral Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rustic back of the secretary adds an element of unrefined charm, grounding the piece in its storied history.
Brass
Antique Rustic Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for adding a Country French charm to your rustic decor!
Rustic 19th Century Country French Secretary, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Rustic 19th century Country French secretary ~ Cabinet is the perfect choice for the casual decor!
Iron
19th Century Country French Rustic Stripped Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century country French rustic stripped secretary is great for the home office, a student desk, or even for use as a bar in the game room!
Oak
19th Century Rustic English Chippendale Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century rustic english chippendale secretary desk is the ultimate answer to the age-old question of providing a small workspace within a living area without taking up too much f...
Brass
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish cabinet with from the municipality Näsåker in the province Ångermanland. The lower half is constructed like a secretary with a desk front, small interior drawers and cabinet ...
Pine
18th Century Swedish Painted Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century Swedish painted secretary, all original. This understated elegant piece has a beautiful wood patina with lovely hand painted details. Upper cabinet holds copious amo...
Wood
Antique Pine Drop Front Secretary Cabinet/ Distressed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet with a banded drop front opening to seven drawers and a center open shelf flanked by turned balusters in relief. The lower case with double doors and a single shelf i...
Pine
Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish clock secretary from circa 1820. The clock is in two parts and dry scraped to the original light paint. Antique hardware and lock and key in working condition. The i...
Pine
Late 19th Century English Faux Bamboo Secretary Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Brighton style secretary cabinet with pleasing Amber tone in very good, House Ready condition. One drawer over a three drawer design drop front for the secretary. Opening to a fitted...
Pine
19th Century French Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th Century walnut 2 parts French writing desk . Bottom part opens with a front drop desk with one drawer. Cabriole legs. Top part is a bookcase with 4 shelves.
Brass
Louis XVI Style Secretary
Located in Hudson, NY
Rustic pine Louis XVI style secretary with some original interior wood veneer and hardware remaining.
Louis XVI Style Secretary
Located in Hudson, NY
Rustic pine Louis XVI style secretary with some original interior wood veneer and hardware remaining.
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk Early 19th-century German pine two-door armoire ("Shrunk") retaining its hand-painted finish. Front doors feature four ...
Wood
$6,895
H 44 in W 47 in D 23 in
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Paint Decorated 19th Century French Blue Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Paint decorated 19th century French cornflower blue armoire in three parts. The armoire with two doors having brass escutcheon plates, recessed cartouche form panels separated by mus...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and bolster cushions in linen. Circa 1810.
Pine
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...
Iron
$5,288
H 32.09 in W 72.84 in D 22.84 in
Antique Swedish Sofa Bench in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sofa bench in gustavian style. The sofa is a genuine country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1820 to 1840. The frame is made in solid pine and it has...
Pine
$5,817
H 44.1 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Antique Original Chest on Chest from the Gustavian Period from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest is made in a classic, straight gustavian style. There are some lingering rococo inf...
Pine
Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large 19th Century Swedish, period Gustavian buffet. Featuring galleried top below a run of four doors with carved reeded design, opening to shelf storage. Repainted in a soft bl...
Wood
$12,950
H 81.25 in W 46.75 in D 21.25 in
Late 18th-Century Scandinavian Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Scandinavian two-part secretary dates to the late 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Northern European furniture from the Gustavian era. The upper se...
Glass, Wood
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1822 Painted Tyrolean Chest Measurements: H. 52 cm - W. 125 cm - D. 60 cm Period: 1822 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean chest, painted in teal. On the front it has th...
Fir
19th Century Original Painted Swedish Secretary Dated 1807
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century original painted Swedish secretary dated 1807, crafted in pine and retaining its original painted surface. The exterior features a dark reddish-brown background with dee...
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Commode, circa 1820
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Gustavian commode with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring canted and fluted corners. Drawer fronts outlined in brass. Sits on fluted and tapered feet with brass c...
Brass
1788 Spanish Painted Wardrobe
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish wardrobe, with one door, entirely painted in black with flowers.
Walnut
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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