Secretary Bureau

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Oak Bureaus

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Early 20th Century Secretary Desk

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Gio Ponti Singer And Sons

$15,995

Baker Furniture McMillen Collection Venetian Bureau With Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An extremely rare and outstanding Venetian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and hutch top From the exclusive "McMillen Collection" by Baker Furniture USA, Ci...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Walter Wirtz for Wilhem Renz Secretary Bureau Desk Teak, Germany, 1960s

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H 90 in W 44 in D 21 in

English Walnut Bureau Bookcase or Secretary

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Georgian style burl walnut bureau bookcase with mullion glass doors, urn inlaid slope, good fitted interior on bracket feet.

Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk

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H 47.25 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in

1960’s France Secretary/Bureau Desk

By Stag Furniture 1

Located in London, Lambeth

Simple functional Bureau with excellent storage draws finished in light oak Cc 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Danish Mahogany Secretary Bureau

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H 80 in W 83.25 in D 25 in

19th Century Danish Mahogany Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

19th-century Danish secretary or "bureau" crafted in mahogany veneer with bowfront cabinet doors and refined proportions.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Felt, Velvet, Mahogany, Mirror

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU

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H 42.5 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge drop front secretary unit circa 1955 . Door to right reveals single shelf over pull out drawers , left side of three drawers beneath ...

Materials

Oak

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Waterford “Lismore” Round Cut Crystal Table Lamp-Customized Shade, Brass Base

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Secretary Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal secretary bureau for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every secretary bureau was constructed with great care. Find 72 options for an antique or vintage secretary bureau now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the secretary bureau you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A secretary bureau, designed in the Georgian, Louis XV or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one secretary bureau that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ib Kofod-Larsen, Alfonso Marina and Paolo Buffa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Secretary Bureau?

Prices for a secretary bureau start at $1,104 and top out at $89,000 with the average selling for $5,742.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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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