19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany bookcase / writing cabinet in the style of Gillows. The cabinet with a lift
1840s English Antique Writing Cabinet
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany bookcase / writing cabinet in the style of Gillows. The cabinet with a lift
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and
Ebony, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and
Ebony, Mahogany
Museum Empire Cabinet / Writing Cabinet, around 1800
Located in Berlin, DE
Museum Empire cabinet / writing cabinet, around 1800 Unique antique cabinet / writing cabinet
Oak, Mahogany
A George III Period Mahogany Writing Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An unusual writing cabinet on square tapering legs, the top drawer folds down to reveal a pull out
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Louis XVI Floral and Musical Instruments Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's
Wood
18th Century French Transition Louis XVI Small Writing Cabinet Meuble Ecritoire
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French transition Louis XVI small writing cabinet Meuble Ecritoire Rectangular
Marble, Bronze
Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, late-Renaissance, Florentine, walnut, writing cabinet, scrittoio, escritoire
Walnut
An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine late 18th Century George III Satinwood and sabicu ladies writing cabinet with important
Satinwood
Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Writing Cabinet On Original Plinth Featuring fourteen hand-painted portraits (after) Murillo, depicting
Leather
Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Dressing and Writing Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and porcelain mounted dressing and writing cabinet French, late 19th century
Ormolu
$11,546Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, oak five-drawer writing cabinet, dating to
Oak
18th Century Baroque Secretaire/ Writing Cabinet, Germany ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable, museums quality late 18th century secrétaire or writing cabinet elaborately made in the
Brass
Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
features four drawers, the topmost of which opens to reveal a concealed writing cabinet with a drop-front
Walnut
Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, walnut six-drawer writing cabinet, dating to
Brass
RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, Art Nouveau, fully restored stationary writing cabinet with date function and original key In
Brass
Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Antique Victorian desktop writing cabinet made in 19th-century England, crafted in dark oak wood
Metal
Secretaire Writing Cabinet in Antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality rosewood veneer on solid conifers. Conical body on profile frames. Base in the front, between four drawers, straight flap with shield-shaped filling. Behind it is a rich...
Mahogany
A Late 18th Century Sheraton Style Display and Writing Cabinet
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
cabinet on stand. The upper section with a shaped, pagoda-inspired outline to the cornice, crowned with
Satinwood
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
Oak
$2,320Sale Price|44% Off
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baroque cabinet with pull down writing desk table top and interior drawers. Both the exterior and
Iron
Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England
Located in Munich, DE
This charming writing and reading cabinet is made out of mahogany and oak. The top is covered by a
Marble
$5,128Sale Price|50% Off
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather
Brass
19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its richly figured surfaces and architectural detailing, this English writing cabinet from the
Leather, Rosewood
1875s Antique Desk Painted White with Hinged Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming antique wooden writing cabinet with original paint in aged white tones and delicate blue
Wood
18 th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Lectern Desk on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
authenticity and character. This charming 18th-century writing cabinet is in excellent condition commensurate
Walnut
$10,280Sale Price|20% Off
Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Lady writing cabinet form the 19th century, French Napolean III period, with inlay in the Boulle
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Secretaire
Located in Carmine, TX
This Louis Philippe secrétaire is a classic 19th-century French writing cabinet, known for its
Marble
19th Century Baroque Oak Fall-Front Cabinet with Deep Carved Decoration
Located in BÉTERA, ES
craftsmanship of the 19th century. A rare and statement piece, ideal as a bar cabinet, writing cabinet, or
Wrought Iron
Spanish Renaissance Carved Cabinet with Drop-Front Door and Two Drawers, 1880s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
used as a statement storage piece, a decorative accent, or even as a writing cabinet. A unique example
Wrought Iron
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
jewellery cabinet on stand (referred to as a coffre a bijoux in French), which is dated 1846 and is also, as
Tulipwood
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
Tin
Swiss Early 19th Century Empire Bureau Cabinet, Signed Hirschgartner
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
patinated bronze mounts, all on raised paw feet. This most extraordinary crafted writing cabinet displays
Marble
English Maple Davenport Desk of the Late Georgian Period
Located in London, GB
slide action writing cabinet having a hinged lifting top inset with a tooled leather surface, fitted
Maple, Leather
17th Century Spanish Walnut Bargueño Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
bargueño would make a superb statement piece, suitable for use as a collector’s cabinet, decorative writing
Walnut
Fine Gillows George III Period Satinwood Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
small, beautifully-proportioned, and sophisticated antique writing cabinet (without doubt by the
Satinwood
19th Century Spanish Colonial Walnut Secretary Chest with Fall Front Desk
Located in BÉTERA, ES
form make it ideal as both a statement storage piece and functional writing cabinet.
Hardwood, Walnut
$5,693Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. A strikingly decorative and practical writing cabinet
Boxwood, Rosewood, Walnut
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Solebury, PA
as a secretary desk or writing cabinet, is crafted from rich plum pudding mahogany. This exquisite
Mahogany
Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South
Brass
Fine Dutch Baroque Double Domed Walnut Cabinet, Hand-Crafted, 1700
Located in Antwerp, BE
by the English double domed writing cabinet, so typical of the William and Mary style of the 1700
Brass
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century writing desk by Swedish Master Cabinet Maker Johan Öman (1789-1833) who worked for
Brass
Important 16th Century Renaissance Florentine Drop Front Desk Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
An Italian Florentine Renaissance Carved Burl Walnut Fall-Front Writing Cabinet, Circa 1560, 16th
Iron
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
of furniture can be thought of as a kneehole desk with a superstructure, a writing cabinet on a
Ormolu
17th Century English William and Mary Period Walnut Escritoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare late 17th Century William and Mary period walnut escritoire or writing cabinet. This
Walnut
Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Viennese late 19th century, gilt-bronze and enamel mounted ebonised bureau-cabinet
Enamel
$26,234Sale Price|45% Off
William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
escritoire, a scrutoire, or a writing cabinet. Measures: W 3’2″ D 23″ max H 6’7″ excl finials. References
Walnut
Large English Pedestal Desk with Kneehole Cabinet of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
three in each pedestal, around a central kneehole cabinet. All the drawers featuring turned knob pulls
Metal, Brass
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
, standing on well carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. This cabinet has both Irish and
Mahogany
$1,284Sale Price|55% Off
Louis XVI Style Five-Drawer Abattant Secretaire, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
. Designed as both a writing cabinet and a storage piece, this abattant secretaire offers practical
Bronze
Antique General Optical Mahogany Ophthalmic Cabinet Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Mahogany "Genothalmic" Ophthalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co, Roll Top Medical Work Desk. Item
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique desk with a small side cabinet for storage, made in walnut from the 1860s. In very nice
Walnut
Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk With Glazed Doors
Located in Suffolk, GB
compartment. This form was designed as a compact writing cabinet, allowing letters, documents and writing
Mahogany
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very high quality French 19th century Transitional st. mahogany and ormolu cabinet
Ormolu
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Slant Front secretary Bureau Bookcase Cabinet in great vintage condition. Restored throughout to the
Glass, Walnut
$5,580Sale Price|20% Off
19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish cabinet on stand in carved walnut with two doors in the cabinet.
Iron
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Guthrie and Wells
Located in London, GB
here for, C R Mackintosh. Writing Cabinet. Additional measurements: Width with flaps up - 127cm / 50
Brass
19th Century, Ebony Writing Cabinet
Located in Wels, AT
A elegant writing cabinet, ebony Wood all-over with bone inlays, the tabletop with hinged draw
19th Century Japanese Writing Cabinet
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An excellent 19th century Japanese writing cabinet of unusual design, small proportions and
Wood
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Writing Cabinet with Marquetry, Alsace, France, 18th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delightful writing cabinet in marquetry in massive cherry tree. Keyholes and handles are in bronze
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Cabinet
Located in Macclesfield, GB
Bonheur du jour writing cabinet with domed oval panels to the doors and serpentine shaped based with
Brass
Unavailable
H 92.52 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Courtly Writing Cabinet, Michael Kimmel, 18th Century, Germany
Located in Bamberg, DE
inlays, but identical in basic form Kimmel's writing cabinet from the former collection of Baron Mayer de
Wood
Unavailable
H 58.47 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Italian Mid-19th Century Carved Solid Walnut Wood Stipo, Writing Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
A Tuscan carved solid walnut wood fall front writing cabinet, called "Stipo", from the mid-19th
Metal
Unavailable
H 50 in W 26.5 in D 13.5 in
French Louis XV Style Tulip Wood Chest of Drawers Writing Cabinet
Located in Macclesfield, GB
wood banded serpentine shaped escritoire writing cabinet still retaining its original white Carrara
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 60.44 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Writing Cabinet in Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
A Tuscan solid walnut wood fall front writing cabinet with safe, called "Stipo", from the mid-19th
Walnut
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 28.47 in D 20.36 in
English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive rare form 19th century bow front glazed desk cabinet. The bow front form desk with
Glass
Unavailable
H 80.32 in W 44.49 in D 26.78 in
Dutch 18th Century Burr Walnut Secretaire Writing Cabinet Scriban
Located in Werkendam, NL
candle slide. The lower section has a very well figured fall concealing an old writing surface and an
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.59 in W 42.56 in D 24.85 in
English Secretaire Chest of Drawers Writing Cabinet Flamed Mahogany 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
leather writing surface enclosed storage above three long graduated drawers - flanked by scrolling columns
Mahogany
Unusual Walnut Plantation Writing Desk, Curiosity Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
desktop and two pull-out writing trays. Brass knobs, pulls and "fencing" on each of the two cabinet towers
Walnut
Oak Writing Desk with Roll Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Zohor, SK
Stylish and practical writing desk after partial restoration. The table shows some wear on the top
Oak
Stylish Masur Birch Biedermeier Escritoire
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A stylish masur birch Biedermeier escritoire. A very stylish Swedish writing cabinet fitted
Birch
18th Century William & Mary Escritoire
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
An early 18th century fall front writing cabinet or escritoire. Beautifully veneered in Princes
Rosewood
19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand
Located in London, GB
A wonderful traveling writing box on cabinet. Made from the best quality Flame mahogany and
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 53.55 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
Secretary "à abattant" Johann Gottlob Fiedler Workshop, Berlin, circa 1790/95
Located in Bamberg, DE
which the writing cabinet shown here can also be attributed.
Wood
Unavailable
H 88.98 in W 44.49 in D 26.78 in
Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
them to the king, the bill of sale describing them as “Scrip Contours” or writing cabinets. In 1744 one
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 25.2 in D 14.38 in
19th napoleon III french secretaire writing desk cabinet rosewood thujaburl
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
19th century secretaire origine : france wood : rosewood and thujaburl interior : lemon tree cherry and rosewood four drawers and one flap white marble top
Wood, Rosewood
Figural Desk with an Extension, 18th / 19th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
bambocci" - a writing cabinet that was created during the Renaissance in Upper Italy and can be closed with
Nutwood
Writing Desk
Located in Clinton, AR
Handcrafted. Excellent condition. Beautifully craved doors.
Wood
Finely Carved English Desk
Located in Toronto, ON
Carved mahogany desk with leather writing surface with upper cabinet of small drawers and doors
Mahogany
Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Six-drawer mahogany writing table. Standing on a bold carved ball an claw foot with a carved knee
Mahogany
Walnut writing table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian neoclassical walnut writing table with drop-flaps to each side, three drawers and two doors
Walnut
Fruitwood Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
point later in that century it was turned into a writing desk with two flap lids on each side for
Fruitwood
Georgian Writing Bureau
Located in Inverness, GB
Back in the UK after a trip abroad in Connecticut this stunning piece of Georgian furniture is in great condition and comes with original keys and a secret drawer that the Georgians ...
Mahogany
French Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
French rosewood writing table standing on swept legs with carved knees. The one working drawer
Rosewood
Gustavian Style Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Writing desk in the Gustavian Style, Sweden, circa 1880. Raised, reeded panels on the three-drawer
Wood
Victorian Period Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture pieces such as this antique Victorian writing desk. Made from a lovely mahogany wood and covered
Leather, Mahogany
Period Gustavian Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fall front writing desk from the Gustavian period, Sweden, circa 1800. The drawers and fall front
Wood
Period Bombé Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rococo writing desk, Sweden circa 1760, with an exaggerated bombé form. Fitted interior with four
Brass
Victorian mahogany writing desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian mahogany writing desk in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, the locked-stamped chubbs
Brass
William IV writing desk
Located in Seattle, WA
secondary wood. The writing surface is embossed leather. The brasses are not original. The back of this fine
19th Century English Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th century English writing bureau with oriental detailing. Red painted oak body with 3
Early 19th Century Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Writing desk with four drawers, small central oil painting and simulated books. Center writing area
Wood, Leather, Canvas
Biedermeier Blondewood Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Biedermeier blondewood inlaid writing desk with X-frame trestle end supports, circa 1840.
English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Katonah, NY
English Walnut Davenport / Writing Desk ca 1860 This exquisite Victorian davenport writing desk
Walnut, Leather
Swedish Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two-drawer writing desk, Sweden, circa 1880. The slant front features a raised, reeded panel and
Brass
Louis XV Style Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
A walnut desk with a knee-hole flanked by drawers over cabinet doors, the door panels and knee-hole
Writing Desk about 1780, Austra
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Josefinischer essay secretary in 1780, the front with eight drawers, original fittings, spruce marquetry rich with walnut, plum, maple. Origianl blown glass. very nice original pati...
Wood
English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive early 20th century walnut writing bureau. The marquetry adorned fall flap enclosed
Mahogany
19th Century Irish Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century Irish mahogany writing table or buffet. With an inset leather lined top, above two
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Mid-19th century mahogany writing table, standing on brass castors and ring turned legs. Two
Mahogany
Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A fine quality late Victorian period inlaid mahogany writing desk. Well-constructed in solid
Mahogany
Walnut Queen Anne Style Writing Desk
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Walnut Queen Anne style writing desk, raised on a swept leg with carved knees. The serpentine
Walnut
Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Lady's Writing Desk
Located in Kensington, MD
Stunning lady's writing desk with 2 compartments, center drawer with leather writing surface, 2
Brass
Period Writing Desk with Original Hardware
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish slant-front writing desk, circa 1780, with fitted interior and retaining its original brass
Wood
Beautiful Bamboo Writing Desk, France, 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful bamboo writing desk, France, 1920 Bamboo trim in good condition to be restored, leather
Bamboo
English Georgian Figured Mahogany Writing Bureau
Located in Macclesfield, GB
storage compartments with a blue baize writing surface. All the drawers are oak lined.
Mahogany, Oak
19th c French Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Katonah, NY
Restored French ladies fruitwood writing desk with cabriole legs, brass mounts and gallery.Drop
Early 19th Century English Writing Table
Located in Raleigh, NC
Constructed of Burled Walnut, this beautiful women's writing table also was used for reading
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Sheraton Revival mahogany inlaid writing table. Standing on tapered legs with brass and porcelain
Mahogany
Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
By William Dobson
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A brass edged, mahogany Writing Desk made by Dobson of 166 Strand. This slope was made with
Brass
19th century Campaign desk top writing table
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
A 19th century Victorian mahogany campaign folding desktop writing table. Very good original
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique burgundy leather insert, two-drawers with wooden knobs, turned legs with casters.
Mahogany
Writing Desk William IV American, circa 1850
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Above the three drawers the writing surface folds open and pulls out revealing a broad writing surface
Wood
Bureau/Writing Desk Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840
Located in Uppingham, GB
Bureau/writing desk walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840. Roll top front, opening to a draw out
Walnut
$60,608Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany cabinet of nice proportions, having a mirror back and shelf supported by turned columns, the shelf decorated with a gallery running along the back and sides, th...
Mahogany
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.
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