Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking two-piece French Henri II cabinet, crafted in southern France circa 1860, this richly carved work combines a writing table or side table base with an upper glazed display ...
Oak
Victorian Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, arched glass bookcase cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bookca...
Brass
Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk W/ Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top England, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with leaded glass doors, and original brass hardwa...
Brass
Antique Victorian Oak Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet. In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with glass ...
Brass
Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Bookcase Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of R.J.
Brass
18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th Century George II Period walnut bureau bookcase, in two parts. The upper section had two doors with original beveled glass panes and opens to one fixed shelf and two adju...
Brass
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H 93.5 in W 22 in D 47 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Butlers Secretary Desk & Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental late Victorian Butler's Secretary, England; circa 1880s. Made from quartersawn oak with a stepback design and meticulously carved drawers. Features a fall front opening to...
Leather, Glass, Oak, Satinwood
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H 67 in W 37.5 in D 13 in
Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian side by side / secretary desk / bookcase / display case. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with curio cabinet next to a drop front secretary ove...
Mirror, Oak
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H 74 in W 42.75 in D 15.5 in
Antique Horner School Oak Two-Door Secretary, Bookcase with Desk, C1920
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique secretary in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with double door...
Oak, Glass
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H 13.5 in W 61 in D 40 in
Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Late Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase by Skandia Furniture Company, circa 1900s.
Brass
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H 71.75 in W 39 in D 13 in
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Side-by-Side Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of R.J.
Glass, Mirror, Oak
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H 47.25 in W 34 in D 14 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House Attributed to Globe Wernicke US...
Brass
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H 79.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique English Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Oak Barley Twist
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Barley Twist.
Glass, Oak
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H 43.75 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Desk with Leaded Glass Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk with leaded glass barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1920s Quarter sawn oak, with original bra...
Brass
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H 76.5 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
20th Century English Oak Desk Secretary Bureau Leaded Stained Glass Bookcase
Located in Choudrant, LA
20th century English oak desk secretary bureau leaded stained glass bookcase Arts & Crafts ~Direct from England~ ~Stunning original antique leaded stained glass doors in the uppe...
Stained Glass, Oak
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H 77.78 in W 34 in D 16.13 in
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with a cove-molded cornice over a pair of glazed doors with eight panels each, the...
Brass
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H 94.25 in W 50.5 in D 22.75 in
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A superbly crafted and designed piece, this fine secretary desk is a rare survivor with nearly perfect originality throughout.
Brass
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H 79.5 in W 38.63 in D 20.75 in
English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
While usually a piece that is composed of older elements does not interest us, this is such a rich and interesting form that was so well executed that it is difficult not to carry it...
Brass
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H 43.13 in W 33.63 in D 14.25 in
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 barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 33....
Oak
Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style secretary desk / bookcase / writing bureau / larkin / chalet .
Oak
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H 69 in W 51 in D 29.5 in
Antique Victorian Oak & Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian secretary features oak construction with walnut paneling throughout and has enclosed bookcase surmounting desk with additional drawers and cabinet, c1900 Meas...
Oak, Walnut
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H 60.5 in W 40 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of quartersawn or "tiger" oak with a curved glass bookcase and drop front secretary ...
Brass
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H 74.5 in W 14 in D 42 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of quartersawn or "tiger" oak featuring an arched arcade with intricate carvings and a ...
Glass, Oak
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H 75 in W 45.75 in D 13.5 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with carved floral and acanthus fretwork accents over a glass ...
Glass, Oak
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H 72.5 in W 42 in D 13.5 in
Antique Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Victorian side by side / secretary desk / bookcase / display case. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with curio cabinet next to a drop front secr...
Oak
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H 77 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique French Carved Oak Desk Secretary Bureau Bookcase Louis XV Drop Front
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French carved oak desk secretary Bureau bookcase Louis XV drop front ~Direct from France~ ~A lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary, absolutely loaded with a...
Oak
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H 86.5 in W 36 in D 20.13 in
Diminutive English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Of perfect size and proportions, this English George III Secretary Desk is commanding in presence while restrained in dimension.
Elm, Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
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H 79 in W 15 in D 40 in
National Furniture Antique Side by Side Secretary Desk and Curved Glass Bookcase
By National Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
National furniture antique side by side secretary desk and curved glass bookcase Late Victorian side by side secretary desk and bookcase from National Furniture Company, circa 190...
Oak
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Wood Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau carved oak wood secretary desk book case. Item features fall front secretary desk with fitted interior (Does not have metal hinge so currently must rest...
Glass, Oak
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H 76.5 in W 36 in D 15.25 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk with Stained Glass Bookcase Hutch
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk with bookcase hutch In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid oak, with multi-colored stained leaded gla...
Brass
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H 96.25 in W 68 in D 18.25 in
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Bibliotheque 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique Art Nouveau carved oak combination bookcase secretary/desk, 1890. The two part bookcase secretary with a stepped crown to the top section with three glazed doo...
Oak
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H 75.63 in W 34 in D 23.75 in
English George I Style Burl-Walnut Antique Bookcase Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
George I style burl walnut secretary desk with bookcase England, circa late 19th century with earlier components Item # 006YIJ27P An absolutely gorgeous secretary desk designed...
Brass, Iron
18th Century English George III Period Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A practical and restrained example from the George III period, this fine secretary desk is a tidy and well crafted display piece. The use of veneers is rather limited, the craftsman ...
Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
19th Century Georgian Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome early 19th century two-part oak secretary bookcase featuring a slant front desk.
Brass
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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