Gustavian Style 1840s Gray Painted Drop Front Secretary with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section reveals the drop-front desk, a charming surprise that opens to unveil a meticulously designed interior.
Wood
Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Brass Fittings, Germany, 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier secretary desk, South west German, 1820. This beautiful drop front desk has three drawers in the lower part, they are embellished with original lion head brass fittings a...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Belle Époque period rosewood, satinwood, tulipwood, ormolu and white Carrara marble "Bonheur du Jour" desk, signed by Roux et Cie. The drop front desk is raised by most elegant squar...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
The rich mahogany veneers, with their beautiful, flowing grain, are complemented by intricate inlays of floral patterns in contrasting woods, which enhance the refined aesthetic of t...
Brass
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
This lovely drop-front desk reveals four small drawers and cubby holes in the era's style.
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Open the drawers to reveal capacious storage, and flanking the top drawer are two pull-out supports that provide a sturdy base for the drop-front desk surface. When open, the interio...
Steel
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
The lower section, larger in depth, is made of a drop-front desk at the top opening to open compartments with scalloped accents, surrounded by petite drawers, the writing area being ...
Glass, Wood
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
Exquisitely hand-crafted in England over a century ago, exceptionally executed, the diminutive piece of furniture having a trio of arcaded open niche pigeon holes, over a hinged slan...
Brass
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk or writing desk with bookcase hutch top In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Carved quar...
Brass
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Late Victorian drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with inset mirror on backsplash, ...
Brass
Chippendale Mahogany Desk With Bookcase Hutch by Saginaw Furniture, Circa 1920s
By Saginaw
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Saginaw Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic flame ...
Brass
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware.
Brass
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copp...
Copper
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Chalet" drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with brass studded...
Brass
Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1902
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1902 Measures: 25.75"W x 15"D x 47"H.
Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlaid marquetry, and original...
Brass
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk or writing desk with book trough base In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, w...
Art Glass, Oak
Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique English Jacobean side-by-side double bookcase cabinet with chest of drawers and drop front secretary desk In the manner of Berkey and Gay England, Circa 1920...
Brass
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry fan design.
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Antique French Provincial Secretary Desk, Circa 1890s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous petite French Provincial Louis XV style drop front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Edinburg Cabinet Co.
Brass
Maison Forest Style French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Writing Desk, Circa 1900
By Maison Forest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style bureau de pente drop front ladies writing desk In the manner of Maison Forest France, Circa 1900 Beautiful inlaid book-matched ki...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th century Louis XIV style mahogany and brass inlaid drop-front freestanding secretary desk in the manner of André-Charles Boulle.
Brass, Bronze
Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century
Wood
Napoleon III Drop-front Secretary Desk In Black Lacquered Wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Napoleon III period drop-front secretary desk in black lacquered wood with hand-painted floral decoration – late 19th century.
Wood
Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare solid mahogany with brass trim Army & Navy C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers with drop front Birds Eye Maple d...
Brass
$2,310Sale Price|30% Off
Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique American Federal period Hepplewhite slant-front desk is meticulously crafted from warm, richly grained mahogany dating back to the early 19th century (circa 1800–1820). ...
Brass
French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk. Item features 2 part construction, beautiful tapered capitol, brass hardware, mother of pearl keyh...
Mahogany
Antique Drop-Front Painted Secretary Desk, Danish Skønvirke, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful skønvirke / almue drop-front secretary desk, also known as a slant-front writing desk, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Wood
Vintage Inlay Secretaire With Stone Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Above, sliding reeded panels open to reveal shelving, while the central drop-front desk unfolds to a hand-tooled leather writing surface and a meticulous "theater" of small parquetry...
Marble, Brass
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Burl Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A substantial early 18th C. Dutch two-part secretary in burl walnut with a beautifully mellowed patina. The upper section has a double-domed broken pediment with a central urn finial...
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
18th Century George II Crossbanded Burl Mulberry, Walnut, and Cedar Secretary
Located in Solebury, PA
An exceptional 18th-century George II crossbanded burl mulberry, walnut, and cedar secretary bookcase, adorned with a double bonnet top and mirrored doors, showcases exquisite detail...
Walnut, Cedar
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Victorian secretary / library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring drop front door inlaid with floral mother of pearl and shield motif, which opens to writing surf...
Mahogany
Secretary Desk In English Style With Drop-Front & Display Cabinet In Mahogany
Located in Lejre, DK
Secretary desk in mahogany with drop-front and display cabinet in classic English style from around 1890.
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Ladies Writing Desk by George C. Flint.
Mahogany
Antique Arnold Bros Hardwood Chippendale Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 mahogany drop front bureau in the Thomas Chippendale style made and stamped by Arnold Bros A good looking and well-made p...
Hardwood
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
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
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
Stunning 1900s Burr & Burl Walnut Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Burr & Burl Walnut drop front bureau A good looking and well-made piece, you don't come across many in Burr walnut, it i...
Walnut
19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
Bronze
Small Antique Italian Drop-Front Scriban Desk In Original Paint And Gilt Accents
Located in London, Park Royal
The drop-front opens to reveal a solid oak interior matured to a rich, warm patina over time.
Wood
Vintage Distressed Drop Front Secretary Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The piece is characterized by its sophisticated three-tier design, featuring glass-front display shelves atop a drop-front writing desk and a robust lower storage cabinet.
Metal
Antique French Provincial Louis XV, Carved Secretary Cabinet w/ Mirrored Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In its time, the mirrored doors would have reflected candlelight and expanded the sense of space in a modest provincial home, while the drop-front desk served as the central place fo...
Glass, Fruitwood
$791,563Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptionel Bookcase Forming Desk, by G. Grohé, France, Circa 1860
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional neo Renaissance bookcase forming desk. This monumental piece consists in a lower part forming drop-front desk supported by two pillars with drawers.
Wood
An Important Louis XIV Marquetry Italian Bureau Cabinet
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This extraordinary early 18th-century Italian Bureau Cabinet is a masterful representation of the refined Louis XIV style and regional craftsmanship, combining the functions of a com...
Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish Biedermeier mahogany secretary featuring a drop-front desk and three lower drawers. Constructed with mahogany veneer throughout, the drawers retain lionhea...
Mahogany
18th Century Antique English Secretary Desk with Rustic Charm
Located in Linkebeek, BE
secretraire - desk - commode Measures : 76x47 cm H : 100 Open Hutch Top : d:80cm H:73cm An elegant antique English drop-front secretary desk, featuring three large drawers and two s...
Wood
$5,136Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, mahogany chest of drawers with drop front writing desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Wood
$2,358Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Walnut
Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top), 18th C. French
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful French Louis XVI carved-cherry wood tall secretarie cabinet, with original leather on desk, from the 18th century. This antique "secretaire an abattant" from France featu...
Wood
Rare Victorian Flamed Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian flamed mahogany library bookcase with built in secrataire desk and chest of drawers A good looking and multifunctional pie...
Hardwood
Early Baker Furniture Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Side-by-Side Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet By Baker Furniture (with early paper label) USA, Circa 1900 Carved tiger oak, w...
Brass
$10,800
Italian Walnut Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th‑century Italian walnut secretary is typically a burl‑walnut, drop‑front or slant‑front writing desk combining storage, marquetry, and sculptural woodworking.
Walnut
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Mission or Arts & Crafts side-by-side double bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful ca...
Glass, Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Side-by-Side Bookcase, 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
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, Circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period barrister bookcase with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Gunn Furniture Co.
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.
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