Small And Short Drop Front Cabinets
18th Century Louis XV Bureau Italian Genoese Walnut Marquetry Drop-Front Desk
Located in Milan, IT
front of this antique Italian drop front bureau shows two short, small and convex drawers above two long
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 44.1 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cabinets, three shorter glass fronted cabinets, and one drop-down cabinet/bar with glass shelves. All
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 105.38 in W 171 in D 16 in
Vargueno, Bargueno, Escritorio, Taquillon, Spanish, Baroque, Walnut, Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
as visual displays of incredible virtuosity. The characteristic decoration of the outer fall front
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 57.09 in W 42.92 in D 16.54 in
Charles 'X' Secretaire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Burled elm charles 'X' drop front secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with black marble top with
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Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Guaiac Wood and Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
, canted corner panels to the front, with three deep drawers, ornate drop bar handles and escutcheons
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Raul de la Cerda, Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" walnut & boucle tweed saofa for Craft Associates.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Teak
H 69.1 in W 127.56 in D 14.97 in
Nube Italia Track Bed in Dark Blue and Silver Fabric by Kemistry of Style
By Kemistry of Style, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Internal multi-layered wooden footboard covered by polyurethane foam. Headboard in shape retaining polyurethane foam. Chrome-plate back support in bright or brushed version. Not rem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Chrome
H 26.78 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet with Silk Fringes Green
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The wind swivel armchair is elegantly upholstered in velvet: Green, black, or offwhite colors options.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
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Velvet
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
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Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall good condition: this bookshelf has never been restored with the exception of some mino...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Materials
Softwood
H 97.13 in W 110.63 in D 14 in
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark wood inlay decors in classic figures all around the piece. When closed we have 2 fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Islamic "Alhambra" Silvered Bronze Quran Cabinet in the Islamic Nasrid Style
By Rafael Contreras
Located in New York, NY
An Islamic "Alhambra" silvered bronze Quran cabinet in the Islamic Nasrid style,
Attributed to Rafael Contreras, circa 1880.
Of rectangular form with crest and pendant finials t...
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Antique 19th Century German Islamic Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
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H 24 in W 17 in D 7 in
Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau.
This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in t...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Brass
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors with three adjustable shelves within, the lower section with a fall front, fully li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 b...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.36 in
18th Century George III Mahogany Bookcase Secretary, Georgian, 1780s
Located in Roma, RM
English Bookcase, George III, circa 1780, mahogany wood, in good condition but in need of restoration.
Fantastic example of English craftsmanship for this type of furniture.
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Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases
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Mahogany
H 83.08 in W 44.89 in D 24.41 in
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Mid-18th Century Welsh Oak 'Tridarn' Three Part Cupboard of Superb Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
quality moulded frieze to the top with ebony embellishments with turned drop finials at each end.
This
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Buffets
Materials
Oak
H 79.5 in W 55 in D 21.5 in
18th Century French Confiturier Cabinet in Carved Cherrywood
Located in Dallas, TX
stars at its tips. Supported by a pair of short cabriole legs in the front and two blocked feet in the
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Antique 18th Century French Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Georgian Period, c.1780, Small Oak Dresser with Plate Rack from Kent, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
drawers, well champhered front legs. Replaced drop pulls. Condition & wear commensurate with age & use.
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Materials
Oak
H 77.25 in W 55.25 in D 17.25 in
Early 19th Century and Later Oak Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
open out to reveal small shelf, underneath a drop down hatch door with further cupboard space. Bottom
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Small Antique French Oak Commode with Marble Top, circa 1770
Located in Dallas, TX
From circa 1770, this small French oak commode with marble top is in great condition. The marble
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
likely pulled out at one point. Small loss to front-right corner molding on the top of the lower section
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 102 in W 47.25 in D 25 in
Stately Homes William Kent 1740 Chippendale Pedestal Desk Twin Sides
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Chippendale, William Kent
Located in GB
short drawer and one file drawer in each pedestal, all with shaped gilt brass swan necked drop handles
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20th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30.12 in W 84.65 in D 42.13 in
French Early 20th Century Demilune Mahogany Desserte
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
flanked by two smaller drawers that curve with the body, and all three have working locks. Their keyholes
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20th Century French Directoire Buffets
Materials
Marble
18th Century Bleached Walnut and Oak Regence Commode, Circa 1730
Located in Dallas, TX
grains and color to the well-carved chest of drawers.
Considered an en tombeau, our commode has short
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Antique 1730s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Large Fine Antique Wardrobe Compactum, English, Walnut, Gillow & Co, Victorian
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
smaller items
Of graceful bow front form, an arrangement of two over three drawers
Two side drawers sit
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 89.77 in W 89.97 in D 26.58 in
Queen Anne style walnut bow chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
is bow fronted and fitted with an unusual drawer formation of 3 small drawers along the top and then
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Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Druce & Co 19th C
By Druce & Co.
Located in London, GB
and cabinet maker Druce & Co, circa 1880 in date.
This beautiful desk is made from satinwood
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
simulated fluted gallery, having a central enclosed cupboard, flanked to either side by three small drawers
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 39.77 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
1790s Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Lower Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood drop-front secretary with original hardware from the late
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 48.75 in W 42.75 in D 20 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
office or library. The cabinet with the woven drop down front has two small drawers and removable bottle
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 15.95 in
Floor to Ceiling Shelving System Attributed to Dassi, Italy 1950s
By Dassi
Located in London, GB
either to the left or right (previously used to the right)
- one set of three drawers
- one fall-front
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
French Early 20th Century Demilune Mahogany Desserte
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
flanked by two smaller drawers that curve with the body, and all three have working locks. Their keyholes
Category
20th Century French Directoire Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Large Scale 17th Century Oak Sacristy Cabinet from France
Located in Dallas, TX
, in short, represents immortality and is seen in abundance throughout this magnificent cabinet.
The
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, flanked to either side by three small drawers, a further enclosed cupboard to each side and a small drawer
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
inches high, and 10 inches deep. The case is provided with a counterpoised front door and a removable
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
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Aluminum, Brass
H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
Charles 'X' Secretaire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Burled elm charles 'X' drop front secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with black marble top with
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Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Marble
Exemplary William and Mary Burr Walnut Cabinet on Chest, circa 1680
Located in East Sussex, GB
A particularly fine and very rare William and Mary cabinet on chest dressed with figured, burr and
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Antique 1680s British William and Mary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Chest of Drawers Dresser Bow Fronted George III Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A small antique George III mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, circa 1840, shaped top over two
Category
Antique 19th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 42 in D 21 in
Rare Charles X Secretary in Burr Ash
Located in New York, NY
Burr Ash Charles X Drop Front Secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with Gray Marble Top, a long
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
George II mahogany secretary bookcase
Located in St. Louis, MO
slides; the lower section with a drop front with mahogany banding and a book rest, opening to an interior
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Rare Carved Mahogany Sécretaire à Abattant, Philadelphia, circa 1815-1830
Located in Providence, RI
This abattant is related to a small grouping of about 15 known Philadelphia case pieces, a form
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Secretaires
H 76.5 in W 38 in D 23 in
Antique Tallboy Chest Linen Press Chest on Chest George III Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent George III inlaid flame fronted mahogany tallboy chest on chest, circa 1810, the
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Antique 1810s British George III Wardrobes and Armoires
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Mahogany
H 75 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Tallboy Chest Linen Press Chest on Chest George III Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent George III inlaid flame fronted mahogany tallboy chest on chest, circa 1810, the
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Antique 1810s British George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 75 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Tallboy Chest Linen Press Chest on Chest George III Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent George III inlaid flame fronted mahogany tallboy chest on chest, circa 1810, the
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Antique 1810s British George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
H 75 in W 46 in L 75 in
Antique Line Press Wardrobe George III Mahogany, circa 1820
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
order when viewed from the front and right hand side. There is a small veneer loss to the left hand side
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Antique 1820s British George III Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Tallboy Chest on Chest Mahogany George III, 1820
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
two short and seven graduated drawers all with brass drop handles and raised on bracket feet, comes
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Antique 1820s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sublime Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Mahogany Military Victorian No.8
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
life and proudly carries the scars to prove it, there is a small split to the front of the second long
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 36 in L 35.5 in
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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