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Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880
Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880 Measures - 49 1/4" x 29" x 18 1/4" This Victorian

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk c1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk c1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk C1890 Measures - 67 7/8" x 30 1/8" x 15

Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers
Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers

Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers, Shaped Skirt, Tapered Legs

Category

Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Opaline Glass, Mahogany

Antique Berkey & Gay Walnut & Burl Plantation Drop Front Desk c1890
Antique Berkey & Gay Walnut & Burl Plantation Drop Front Desk c1890

Antique Berkey & Gay Walnut & Burl Plantation Drop Front Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Berkey & Gay Walnut & Burl Plantation Drop Front Desk C1890 Measures - 68" x 33 7/8" x 18

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut, Birds Eye Maple & Burl Lady’s Drop Front Desk c1890
Antique Walnut, Birds Eye Maple & Burl Lady’s Drop Front Desk c1890

Antique Walnut, Birds Eye Maple & Burl Lady’s Drop Front Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Walnut, Birds Eye Maple & Burl Lady’s Drop Front Desk With Carved Pulls C1890 Measures

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk
Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

Located in Louisville, KY

This early 19th century Georgian drop-front desk is reflective of an era when form and function

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay
19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay

19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

A cherrywood drop front desk with four small drawers fitted in the upper interior and three drawers

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Cherry

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary

Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood

Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820
Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820

Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820 Measures - 50 5/8" x

Category

Early 19th Century Sheraton Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk With Teardrop Pulls c1880
Antique Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk With Teardrop Pulls c1880

Antique Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk With Teardrop Pulls c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Walnut & Burl Drop Front Desk With Teardrop Pulls C1890 Measures - 40 5/8" x 44 3/8" x 19

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820
Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Empire Drop Front Desk, Kopenhagen, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

Empire drop front desk, Copenhagen 1810-20. This unique Danish secretary desk is embellished with

Category

1810s Danish Empire Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk C1820
Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk C1820

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk C1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk Unsigned C1820 Measures - 39.75"w

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19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk
Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk

Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk

Located in Louisville, KY

This late 19th, early 20th Century Edwardian Style, Crotch Mahogany woman's drop front desk is so

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Mahogany

LIMBERT Drop Front Desk & Chair Set - SIGNED- W7364 SALE NOW.
LIMBERT Drop Front Desk & Chair Set - SIGNED- W7364 SALE NOW.

LIMBERT Drop Front Desk & Chair Set - SIGNED- W7364 SALE NOW.

By Charles Limbert

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Limbert Drop Front Desk & Chair Set - Signed! ON SALE NOW This is an antique Limbert Drop

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Patinated Drop Front Desk
Vintage Boho Patinated Drop Front Desk

Vintage Boho Patinated Drop Front Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Overflowing with storybook charm, this antique slant-front desk is a captivating piece of

Category

Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk PERIOD DESK - W5844           MUST  SELL
Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk PERIOD DESK - W5844           MUST  SELL

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Drop Front Desk PERIOD DESK - W5844 MUST SELL

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Gustav Stickley drop front desk from the early 1900s in good condition with a

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

19th Century Swedish Gustavian hand painted drop top desk. Writing top H 31”

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE nice SIGNED LIMBERT DROP FRONT DESK AND A CHAIR , Stickley era. w7364a
ANTIQUE nice SIGNED LIMBERT DROP FRONT DESK AND A CHAIR , Stickley era. w7364a

ANTIQUE nice SIGNED LIMBERT DROP FRONT DESK AND A CHAIR , Stickley era. w7364a

By Charles Limbert

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

C LIMBERT Drop Front DESK - Signed! AND A DESK CHAIR we will add the chair picture soon. This is

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

This exceptional drop-front desk represents one of the finest examples of top-quality Viennese

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized

Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet
Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet

Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

very important and well documented drop front desk cabinet in carved burl walnut and has adorned the

Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Iron

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Little 19th Century Drop Front Desk by Gillows of Lancaster, Honeysuckle Detail
Little 19th Century Drop Front Desk by Gillows of Lancaster, Honeysuckle Detail

Little 19th Century Drop Front Desk by Gillows of Lancaster, Honeysuckle Detail

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

honeysuckle detail on the front and elegant tapering legs. The desk is attractive either open or closed. The

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880 Measures - 67 3/4

Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with

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Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents
Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents

Desk Walnut Art Nouveau with Brass Fittings, Fitted Interior, with Brass Accents

By Murray-Kay Limited

Located in Toronto, CA

A beautiful drop front desk in walnut with interesting fitted interior. Great Art Nouveau brass

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk
18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk

18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 18th century Country French child's Size drop front desk from Alsace. Made of solid oak with

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity
Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity

Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity

Located in Buchanan, MI

Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood Fall Front Vanity. Bearing a mirror, atop two drawers. With a drop front

Category

19th Century English Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An 18th century Dutch satinwood abbatant or drop front desk, with gilded beading and inlaid brass

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase & Drop Front Writing Desk
Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase & Drop Front Writing Desk

Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase & Drop Front Writing Desk

Located in Freehold, NJ

finish, three adjustable shelves, two dovetail drawers, and drop front writing desk. Dimensions: 37.75w

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Abattant with Figural Ormolu 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

over drop front desk opening to interior with pigeon holes and drawers, surmounting lower double blind

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century

Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

light blue painted wooden frame. The piece features a drop-front desk surface, which opens to reveal a

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Neoclassical Renaissance Revival Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary
Antique Neoclassical Renaissance Revival Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary

Antique Neoclassical Renaissance Revival Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Neoclassical Renaissance Revival Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk With Carved Pulls

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Drop Front Lady’s Desk C1880
Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Drop Front Lady’s Desk C1880

Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Drop Front Lady’s Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Drop Front Lady’s Desk C1880 Measures - 65 1/2" x 38 1/4" x 18 3/4

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer
Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer

Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique schoolmasters desk features hardwood construction, newer red painted finish, drop

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Miami, FL

. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer with French pulls. Opens

Category

Early 20th Century European Chippendale Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Miami, FL

. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer with French pulls. Opens

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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Walnut

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period petite drop front secretary desk By

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Gustav

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk In the manner of

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front

Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and mahogany woodwork. The drop-front panel opens to reveal multiple storage compartments, perfect for

Category

1920s American Victorian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Brass

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Globe Wernicke Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Globe Wernicke Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Globe Wernicke Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak drop front secretary desk with

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk By Charles P. Limbert

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Copper

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's

Located in Fulton, CA

American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye

Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Front Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

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Antique Drop Front Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique drop front desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique drop front desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique drop front desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique drop front desk made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique drop front desk over the years, but those crafted by Biedermeier, Grand Rapids Furniture Co. and Gustav Stickley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Drop Front Desk?

An antique drop front desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

Questions About Antique Drop Front Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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