$12,500Sale Price|30% Off
Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored
By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Garibaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Velvet backing on the upper cabinet has wear from age and use. Ready for immediate use.
Brass
$3,900Sale Price|40% Off
Rare and Handsome Chest or Dresser by Donald Deskey for Luce Furniture Company
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Produced in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Luce Furniture Company around 1935, the dresser features a two-door upper cabinet with bakelite handles that open to reveal three drawers.
Nickel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
😁 This mid-century modern highboy dresser by American of Martinsville features a beautifully refinished walnut exterior with clean architectural lines, warm wood movement, and a ta...
Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Perception” Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four spacious drawers below are balanced by the upper cabinet, creating a practical layout that works beautifully for clothing, linens, or more versatile household storage.
Oak
18th C. Italian Butler's Desk with Unique "Fall Front" Top / Faux Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
The base has nice dentil carvings, which compliment the decor of the upper cabinet, and four turned legs are supported just above their bun-style feet with a straight beam box stretc...
Wood
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau Late 18th-century Swedish oak secretary bureau featuring a tall, elegant form with a graceful carved curved crown and three large ...
Wood, Oak, Paint
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Constructed from rich mahogany and finely detailed with intricate marquetry, the piece is mounted with exceptional gilt-bronze ornamentation. The upper cabinet features two paneled ...
Bronze
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Dallas, TX
The lower tier steps out a bit from the top, and includes two spacious drawers with steel bale pulls which overlook another pair of cabinet doors which are shortened versions of the ...
Oak
Rare and Large Martin Eisler Sideboard for Forma in Brazilian Walnut and Cane
By Benno M. Forman, Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Resting above, slender circular brass supports elevate a vitrine with glass doors, creating a sense of lightness and visual contrast. The upper cabinet is illuminated by a discreetly...
Brass
1960s RY Wall Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
Each module integrates a sliding door cabinet and three open adjustable shelves. The upper cabinets feature double sliding doors with recessed pulls, allowing access without interrup...
Teak
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
There is no key for the interior desk. The upper cabinet door retains a key, though the lock functions very stiffly and is best used as a pull only.
Brass
18th Century German Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
The inlaid decoration continues across the façade, with contrasting lighter woods used on the interior drawers and cabinet doors. The upper cabinet and desktop both retain functionin...
Brass
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660
Located in Casteren, NL
On the interior of the upper cabinet on the right side, an additional vault is situated.
Steel
French Buffet Deux Corps - 18th Century, with Original Scraped Patina
Located in New Orleans, LA
The buffet is structured in two parts: the upper cabinet, or “corps,” typically features glazed doors with glass panels, ideal for displaying fine china or decorative items.
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
Each corner transitions to intricately turned, fluted and carved columns, together flanking the upper cabinet doors as well as the three drawers below.
Carrara Marble
18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
The surface is lightly distressed to complement the age and character of this stately bureau. The upper cabinet locks with a large skeleton key, which also operates the drop-front de...
Oak
Häkli Scandinavian Modern Secretary Chest, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Behind the upper cabinet doors is a thoughtfully organized interior with shelving, document compartments, and additional storage space.
Birch
Early 1900s era Italian Venetian Bombe Form Paint Decorated Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved bombe base and an elegant glass-front upper cabinet, this piece seamlessly blends functionality with decorative appeal, making it a perfect statement ad...
Glass, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Rococo Secretary Bookcase, Hand-Carved, Netherlands
Located in Round Top, TX
The boldly contoured bombé lower case and serpentine transitions exemplify the sophistication and technical mastery of the period, elevating the piece well beyond the ordinary. The g...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gray Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
The interior is painted a moody gray-blue with teal undertones. The upper cabinet locks and functions with the included skeleton key, while the desktop rests on extending arms and ha...
Brass
19th Century Swedish Original Painted Secretary Bureau, Dated 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
The upper cabinet opens to two standard shelves and an upper half shelf originally intended for displaying family silver spoons.
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1810
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
The secrétaire features a distinctive upper cabinet with a central door retaining its original lock and key.
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Typical cracks, nicks, and age-related separation (in particular drawer bottoms and back) are present throughout from generations of use. The upper cabinet door retains a key, though...
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th-century Danish Biedermeier secretary or "bureau" crafted in birch with a beautifully figured veneer. The upper cabinet features concave and convex doors, while the roll-top ...
Leather, Birch
Victorian Rosewood Etagere with Beveled Mirrors, Art Nouveau, 1890
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The beveled mirrors on the upper cabinets have some silver loss relevant to the item's age.
Rosewood
Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors. 1820...
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors With Lower Doors Concealing Shelves. Nice Color And Patination. Height 89 x width 77 x depth 21 inches. Woul...
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Two keys are included; upper cabinet locks stiffly while the desk lock no longer functions.
Oak, Paint
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Key to be used as pull for upper cabinet. Skeleton key and lock function for the desktop.
Brass
John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California
By John Kapel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Last photo shows Identical dresser plus matching Highboy and nightstands All sold separately Designer: John Kapel Manufacturer: Glenn of California Origin: USA, c. 1950s Materials...
Walnut
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted and Découpage Ladies Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
When not in use, the writing area rests under the two-door upper cabinet, which has one cream colored shelf behind the doors.
Wood, Paint
Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
The inner door panel takes personalization to another level with hand-painted monograms and the distinct date '1856', adding an intriguing historical narrative to this piece. Below ...
Wood
Italian Gothic Revival Bookcase or Display Cabinet Wood Glass & Plastic Accents
Located in Topeka, KS
And make it YOURS!!!! Cabinet Size - O/A Height: 85.25 Inches - O/A Width: 79 Inches - O/A Depth: 19 Inches - Size Upper Cabinet: 53.75 x 78.5 x 16.25 Inches - Size Lower C...
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart
By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Storage is elegantly integrated with an upper cabinet and two lower cabinets that offer generous concealed space.
Bronze
English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Arthur Simpson of Kendal. A superb quality little Arts & Crafts English oak bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book trough perfect for storing bo...
Oak
English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The upper cabinet features multi‑paned glass doors that frame the shelves like a pair of small windows, a hallmark of Arts and Crafts design where craftsmanship and proportion were v...
Copper
19th Century Original Painted Swedish Secretary Dated 1807
Located in Round Top, TX
The painted surface shows honest wear consistent with age, contributing to the character of this early Swedish piece. The upper cabinet secures with its original functioning lock and...
Brass
Regency Antique Painted Linen Press, Artisan Refurbished, 1830
Located in Seaford, GB
Crafted from solid timber and maintained in excellent condition, this linen press features a practical and elegant layout: – Four sliding internal drawers in the upper cupboard, idea...
Mahogany
Very Rare Freestanding Bookcase by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The structure of the bookcase is composed of multiple functional compartments, including two upper cabinets with sliding doors, open shelving, and two lower storage compartments.
Steel
$1,600Sale Price|33% Off
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Highboy Dresser, Birch, 1960s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Trenton, NJ
The dresser’s four lower dovetail drawers are spacious and deep, providing plenty of room to store clothes, linens, and accessories. The upper cabinet adds an extra layer of hidden s...
Wood, Birch
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
The upper cabinet features the original glazed panel doors with two adjustable interior shelves and the original leather pullout / pull-out slide.
Bronze, Ormolu
Adams Paint Decorated Walnut and Satinwood Fitted Drawer Gentleman;s Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The chest features finely executed hand-painted motifs including floral swags, ribbons, urns, and classical figural medallions, all set against the glowing satinwood veneer. The uppe...
Satinwood, Walnut
Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An English Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with shaped upper details. to the top, leaded glass door to the cupboard, and three open adjustable shelves below, retaining its ...
Oak
Late Qing Dynasty Two-Door Buffet with Faux Doors and Upper Removable Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period two-door wooden buffet from the early 20th century, with upper removable board. Born during the early years of the 20th century, this charming late Qing Dy...
Iron
Guillerme & Chambron Carved Sideboard in Solid Oak and Ceramic
Located in Waalwijk, NL
It anchors the visual complexity of the upper cabinet with a quiet assurance. The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their pr...
Ceramic, Oak
$10,200Sale Price|57% Off
Ceylonese Cabinet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Satinwood and ebony rectangular shaped cabinet on cabinet. Upper section with a scalloped and beach molded cornice above a carved scroll frieze with panelled doors.
Guillerme & Chambron 'Simon' Sideboard in Oak with Ceramic Tiles
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
It anchors the visual complexity of the upper cabinet with a quiet assurance. The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their pr...
Ceramic, Oak
Louis XV style walnut roll top desk with large drawer and upper compartments.
Located in Oakville, ON
A charming roll top desk in the style of Louis XV made in walnut having interesting and attractive hand carved elements. The size is perfect to fit in smaller place in your home. it ...
Walnut
$3,400
French Notary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The lower unit has three locking cabinets and five adjustable shelves. The upper unit has a locking mechanism which blocks the 24 boxes.
Brass
$1,600
Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower cabinet.
Bronze
Signed J.Groschkus Abalone & Mother of Pearl Figural Bronze Bowed Glass Vitrine
By J. Groschkus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The vitrine’s form is equally masterful. The upper cabinet features deeply bowed glass panels, a technical achievement requiring exceptional skill in both glass bending and cabinetma...
Bronze
20th-century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Standing at 42-1/2 inches high and a little over a foot deep, with an upper cabinet and a lower drawer for versatile storage, it’s perfect in a hall or as a lamp table, or even as a ...
Wood, Lacquer
Natural Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
The two-register natural oak cabinet combines enclosed upper storage with fall-front lower access, suited to an entrance hall, bedroom or service room.
Wrought Iron
English Regency Period Goncalo Alves and Gilt Brass Secretaire Bookcase
By John Mclean
Located in London, GB
Rising from compressed ball brass feet, the lower section consists of two blind cupboard doors, which reveal a shelved interior, faced with horizontally layered lentil form trellis w...
Brass
Vintage Danish Drylund Teak Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This two-part construction features a spacious upper display cabinet with three glass-front doors, offering a sophisticated stage for showcasing fine china, glassware, or a curated l...
Glass, Teak
Oak tridarn cabinet, circa 1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A fine early 18th century (circa 1710) oak tridarn cabinet, made in Wales in 3 sections. The cabinet has a moulded cornice above an open space above three panel cabinet doors.
Oak
Vintage Hollywood Regency Asian-Inspired White Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The design is heavily influenced by classic Asian and Chinoiserie-inspired architecture, most notably seen in the gracefully curved feet and subtly flared top. The upper cabinet door...
Brass
Early American Tobacco Store Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
The upper portion of this cabinet measures 62"W x 17"D x 42"H.
Wood
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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