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Tall Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item features blue and off-white painted finish with intricate bird and floral motifs on the ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chapman Italian Neoclassical Burl Wood Patchwork Olivewood Tall Secretary Desk
Chapman Italian Neoclassical Burl Wood Patchwork Olivewood Tall Secretary Desk

Chapman Italian Neoclassical Burl Wood Patchwork Olivewood Tall Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Burl Wood Patchwork Olivewood Tall Secretary Desk by Chapman. Item features 2 part construction, lighted interior with dimmer switch, 2 lower cabinet doo...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage French Provincial Blue Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby
Vintage French Provincial Blue Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby

Vintage French Provincial Blue Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby

By Danby

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Provincial Blue Distress Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby. Item features shell carved accents, working lock and key, solid wood construction, great style ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine tall inlaid dark mahogany English Carlton House two-piece secretary desk is an outstanding example of refined Georgian-inspired craftsmanship.

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Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk
Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk

Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 37.5″ wide x 17.5″ deep (25.5" with desk pulled out)x 73″ tall

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass
32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass

32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk Beveled Glass

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Narrow 32" Wide & 79" Tall Solid Cherry Cylinder Style Secretary Desk w/ Beveled Glass Bookcase MINT

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20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk
Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk

Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Danish painted wood two-part secretary from circa 1810 with beige / light gray painted finish, slanted desk, four doors and carved reeded panels. A testament to timeless Danish cra...

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Kittinger Historic Newport Mahogany Chippendale Style Secretary Desk
Kittinger Historic Newport Mahogany Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

Kittinger Historic Newport Mahogany Chippendale Style Secretary Desk

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Kittinger Historic Newport Mahogany Chippendale Style Secretary Desk Dimensions : 45" Wide X 25.5" Deep X 82.5" Tall This stunning secretary desk was made by Kittinger for their Hi...

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Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth
Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth

Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tall Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Johannes Sorth.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

18th C. Venetian Secretary Hutch with a Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish
18th C. Venetian Secretary Hutch with a Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish

18th C. Venetian Secretary Hutch with a Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Venetian tall bookcase with secretary desk will be an eye-catching room-maker--perfect for an entry foyer, living-room, or bedroom.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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Brouer Danish Modern Rosewood Tall Secretary Bookcase Desk
Brouer Danish Modern Rosewood Tall Secretary Bookcase Desk

Brouer Danish Modern Rosewood Tall Secretary Bookcase Desk

By Brouer Mobel

Located in Fairfield, ME

A spectacular rosewood secretary by Brouer Mobelfabrik. Amazing quality and condition at every turn.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top ...

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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item features beautiful wood grain, 2 swing doors, no key, but unlocked, 4 dovetailed drawers...

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Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase. Details: Tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk,...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase.Tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Vintage Custom Painted Italian French Regency Style Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Vintage Custom Painted Italian French Regency Style Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

Vintage Custom Painted Italian French Regency Style Tall Secretary Desk & Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful hand-painted vintage, two-piece secretary desk with matching chair. The pieces are painted in a whimsical Italian style, largely blue and off-white, with intricate bird and...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet

Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid century Borge Morgensen teak secretary desk is part desk, part storage. Bottom part has three drawers. Top leaf drops down into a writing surface. Multifunctional and elegant, th...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Bookshelf Secretary Desk
Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Bookshelf Secretary Desk

Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Bookshelf Secretary Desk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid-Century Danish Modern Tall Teak Bookcase and Secretary Desk by Designer Johannes Sorth.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted fi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lighted Secretary Desk, American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall faux bamboo secretary desk in brown with a lighted cabinet, and pull-out desk.

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Metal

Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Handpainted Gilt Secretary Desk
Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Handpainted Gilt Secretary Desk

Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Handpainted Gilt Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

A true jewelry box of a cabinet, this tall black lacquer secretary desk features an arch double dome top, panel doors, and a drop front writing surface, all hand decorated in a warm ...

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Late 20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden
Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden

Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Tall writing desk secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden.

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Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Tall Thin Secretary Secretaire Desk Banded Mahogany One-Piece
Tall Thin Secretary Secretaire Desk Banded Mahogany One-Piece

Tall Thin Secretary Secretaire Desk Banded Mahogany One-Piece

Located in West Hartford, CT

Great scale and size to thin banded mahogany secretary with veneer, circa mid-1970s and comes in one piece. Features desk that flips open and glass display cabinet at top with shelv...

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Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings
Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This striking multi-functional tall dresser blends the elegance of Korean Tansu style with the practicality of campaign furniture, resulting in a versatile and beautifully crafted st...

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet

Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet

By Børge Mogensen

Located in West Hartford, CT

Mid century Borge Morgensen teak secretary desk is part desk, part storage. Bottom part has three drawers. Top leaf drops down into a writing surface. Multifunctional and elegant, th...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Gustavian 18th Century Scandinavian Tall Slanted Desk Secretary with Glass Doors
Gustavian 18th Century Scandinavian Tall Slanted Desk Secretary with Glass Doors

Gustavian 18th Century Scandinavian Tall Slanted Desk Secretary with Glass Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scandinavian Gustavian painted wood tall secretary from the 18th century, with reeded accents, slanted desk and glass doors.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish Gustavian 1800s Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers
Swedish Gustavian 1800s Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers

Swedish Gustavian 1800s Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood tall secretary from the early 19th century, with diamond and reeded motifs, slanted front desk and weathered patina.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Two-Part Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers
Scandinavian Two-Part Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers

Scandinavian Two-Part Painted Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scandinavian two-part painted secretary from the 18th century, with carved crest, slant-front desk, diamond motifs and lateral handles.

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Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Italian 1850s Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Slanted Desk and Original Paint
Italian 1850s Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Slanted Desk and Original Paint

Italian 1850s Rococo Style Tall Secretary with Slanted Desk and Original Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Rococo style two-part secretary from the mid-19th century, with slanted desk, mirrored doors and original paint.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Baroque Style 1840s Swedish Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk and Drawers
Baroque Style 1840s Swedish Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk and Drawers

Baroque Style 1840s Swedish Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk and Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted wood Baroque style secretary with bonnet top, upper cabinet, slant-front desk, and lower drawers from the mid 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish Rococo 18th Century Tall Secretary with Bonnet Top and Slant-Front Desk
Swedish Rococo 18th Century Tall Secretary with Bonnet Top and Slant-Front Desk

Swedish Rococo 18th Century Tall Secretary with Bonnet Top and Slant-Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo period painted wood two-part secretary from the 18th century, with bonnet top, slant-front desk and lateral handles.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood

European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors
European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors

European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A European two-part tall secretary from the 18th century with gray / cream painted finish, old glass doors, slant front desk and five graduated drawers.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Country French Secretary Desk
Vintage Country French Secretary Desk

Vintage Country French Secretary Desk

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H 85 in W 30 in D 18 in

Vintage Country French Secretary Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant tall French country secretary desk with molding and wire mesh doors with a lovely faux finish interior and exterior.

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Paint

Gorgeous Walnut And Ostrich Leather Slant Front Secretary Desk
Gorgeous Walnut And Ostrich Leather Slant Front Secretary Desk

Gorgeous Walnut And Ostrich Leather Slant Front Secretary Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Gorgeous Walnut And Ostrich Leather Slant Front Secretary Desk Dimensions : 35" Wide X 23" Deep X 45" Tall This stunning secretary desk was made in a gorgeous faux ostrich leather ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern tall rosewood bookcase with secretary desk made in Denmark circa 1960 features a unique format with drop-down writing surface that converts the...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood secretary desk and bookcase was made in Denmark circa 1960 and features a unique format with a drop-down writing surface that co...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Massive Borge Mogensen Teak Wall Unit
Massive Borge Mogensen Teak Wall Unit

Massive Borge Mogensen Teak Wall Unit

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H 71.75 in W 197.5 in D 18.5 in

Massive Borge Mogensen Teak Wall Unit

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Oakland, CA

This fully interchangeable wall system is crafted of old-growth teak, and consists of twelve cabinets; including lower storage units and hutches. 2- lower cabinets with locking doors...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

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Tall Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tall secretary desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, glass and mahogany, every tall secretary desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tall secretary desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tall secretary desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Rococo and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one tall secretary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tall Secretary Desk?

A tall secretary desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,775, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $13,950.

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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