George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1950s original Thin Edge secretary desk cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Walnut
George Nelson Secretary Desk
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller features storage of an incredible variety, including thin shallow drawers, deep shelving, and shallow partitions above the desk.
George Nelson Secretary
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Manufactured by Herman Miller. The cabinet is in structurally excellent condition. The original finish is in fair/as is condition. The flip-down writing surface is 29.38" high....
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Great George Nelson secretary/dresser with splayed legs, 3 drawers, and pull down desk unit, with brushed aluminum pulls.
Aluminum
George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, walnut secretary cabinet, butler's chest by George Nelson features elegant, wrought iron legs with cupcake pulls.
Wrought Iron
Walnut Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut dresser with drop down desk and hairpin legs. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
George Nelson, Thin Edge Drop-Front Secretary
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson thin edge cabinet for Herman Miller.
Wood
George Nelson Drop Front Secretary and Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Mateo, CA
Walnut secretary chest on an early slat bench. Both pieces are all original. The finishes have been cleaned but the original patina remains. The handles are the earlier silver plate ...
Silver Plate
Highboy Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller, birch plywood, highboy dresser, secretary, features a newly finished coral lacquered front with natural trim and black lacquered legs and aluminum pu...
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
George Nelson for Herman Miller freestanding Secretary cabinet consisting of a lower credenza section that attaches to an upper Secretary section having a flip down work station or s...
Aluminum
George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench Secretary Writing Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare Original Configuration, Highly Functional/Versatile. Original Finish, Very Good Vintage Condition. Chrome Silver Plated M Wave Drawer Pulls. Interior Desk Light. Other Herman ...
Maple, Walnut
Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Secretary.
Aluminum, Steel
Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare George Nelson executive desk with secretary hutch by Herman Miller.
Wood
GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge drop front secretary unit circa 1955 .
George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Cabinet for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful secretary/storage cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
Sold
H 37.5 in W 57.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller, 1960's Walnut Herman Miller tag on inside of drawer. 5 drawers and a pull-down desktop.
Walnut, Plywood
George Nelson Secretary Chest by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage secretary chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Brass
George Nelson Secretary Desk or Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Drop front secretary desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury George Nelson walnut secretary 1960s A great example of early George Nelson design.
Walnut
George Nelson Herman Miller Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson For Herman Miller Primavera chest, circa 1947. This beautiful example is done in walnut and ebonized walnut and has a drop down walnut front with ebonized interior draw...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, walnut, secretary cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a custom finish with white fronts framed in contrasting black with aluminum j pulls.
Aluminum
Sold
H 18.5 in W 92.25 in D 14.25 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench with Secretary Writing Desk Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Middlesex, NJ
George Nelson Herman Miller long bench with Secretary writing desk cabinet.
George Nelson secretary, mfg. Herman Miller.
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson dresser/secretary, mfg. Herman Miller with drop front desk.
Walnut, Lacquer
Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson Secretary Storage
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice unit in original wonderful condition. Solid walnut shelves and walnut secretary and drawer system. Very impressive at roughly 11 feet wide. Edges are sharp and nice with...
Steel
George Nelson Secretary Cabinet.Herman Miller 1948
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2 tone secretary cabinet with 3 drawers designed by George Nelson in 1948 for Herman Miller
Sold
H 48 in W 108 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Walnut Secretary and Bookcase on Long Bench, Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson walnut secretary and bookcase on extra long black bench, mfg.
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bridport, CT
Three drawer dresser chest with fourth drawer being a drop down secretary with desk organizer compartments. Brass pulls, black painted legs. A true example of Mid-Century design and ...
Wood
Sold
H 40.75 in W 56 in L 40.75 in
Original Rosewood Thin Edge Secretary Desk / Cabinet by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a Thin Edge Series secretary cabinet / desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Porcelain, Rosewood
Thin Edge Secretary by George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Drop front cabinet in the Thin Edge series by George Nelson. Walnut frame with aluminum pulls and legs. Interior light, small drawers with plastic pulls, original leather to writing ...
Aluminum
Drop-Front Secretary by George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Part of the Thin Edge collection, secretary in walnut with leather writing surface, interior light and many storage areas. Made by Herman Miller.
Aluminum
Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
An Oak dresser with drop down desk and hairpin legs. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
1950s Herman Miller George Nelson Secretary Desk Dresser Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a fantastic grain walnut chest of drawers for Herman Miller, by George Nelson. It is from the basic cabinet series, BCS. It features a top pull-out, drop-front desk, with cub...
Walnut
George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Hadley, MA
Beautiful secretary or storage cabinet/ desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Walnut
Sold
H 40 in W 56 in D 18.5 in
Beautiful Teak Thin Edge Secretary Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful teak thin edge secretary designed by George Nelson Herman Miller.
$10,500 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Leather
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,535 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$7,700
H 52 in W 48 in D 20 in
19th Century Swedish Mahogany Chiffonje, Writing Agency - Cabinet by Karl Johan
By Karl Johan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany with a writing flap, designed by Karl-Johan in goo...
Metal, Brass
$4,895
H 34.5 in W 66 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb "Linear Group" Dresser w/ Steel Accents for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Lightly Patinated Steel ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, an...
Steel
$4,511
H 96.86 in W 65.36 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...
Metal, Aluminum
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet or Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, solid oak, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed constr...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet or Cupboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet or cupboard, solid oak, France, 1960s This cabinet is a strong example of thoughtful woodworking, where structure and surface are tre...
Oak
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with original wiring. Lightly refinished exterior with signature curve drawer interior. To...
Metal
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...
Maple
Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arne Vodder Danish Teak Vanity Secretary Desk Beautifully designed teak vanity secretary desk by Arne Vodder, a celebrated figure in Danish modern design. This multi-functional piec...
Teak
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.