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Unique Pair of Chinese Qianlong Period Huanghuali Bureau Cabinets, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
corners and leaf carved beaded surrounds enclosing adjustable shelves above two short drawers. The bureau
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Furniture

Remarkable and Rare Rosewood Bureau Bookcase for the English Market
Located in Woodbury, CT
, brasses are sympathetic replacements in the paktong manner. Late 18th century of Chinese origin, for the
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

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Padouk

Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good early 18th century George I period walnut double dome bureau bookcase. This is a proper early
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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Secretaires

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Walnut

Northern Italian Marquetry and Ivory Inlaid Bureau, Circa 1750
Located in Louisville, KY
the top with a classical figure holding a torch and pointing to a book, the slant lid with floral marquetry and ivory classical figures, above three serpentine floral marquetry drawe...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Desks

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Ivory

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK GILT LACQUER MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU
Located in New York, NY
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BUREAU FROM THE DANISH ROYAL
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

English George II Period Chinoiserie Painted Bureau Bookcase, circa 1740
By Giles Grendey
Located in Paris, FR
An English George II period chinoiserie red and gold painted bureau bookcase, in the style of
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Hepplewhite Bowfront Inlaid Bureau Attributed to Abiel White, 1785-1795
Located in Providence, RI
This bureau of desirable moderate size (36 in. wide) relies on its inlay and figured mahogany for
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Dressers

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Mahogany

George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Dating from circa 1720
Located in East Sussex, GB
An early 18th century burr walnut bureau bookcase dating from circa 1720. The bookcase top with
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases

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Walnut

Walnut Bureau Bookcase circa 1720 with Provenance of Coombe Place, Sussex
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Walnut bureau bookcase, Circa 1720 Provenance: Coombe Place, Sussex
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Bookcases

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Walnut

Mahogany and oak writing table (bureau-plat) by Fidelys Schey
By Fidelys Schey
Located in New York, NY
This desk has a rectangular gilt and tooled brown leather-inset top with molded surround. Each side has a writing slide above a three-paneled frieze of drawers with cartouche-shaped,...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

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Ormolu

Very Fine George I Bureau Bookcase Attributed to Peter Miller
By Peter Miller
Located in London, Middlesex
In three parts, the upper section with double domed top and domed sides with a larger gilt urn finial in the centre flanked by smaller gilt urn finials on the corners, above a pair o...
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases

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Walnut

Exceptional Rare and Fine Padauk Wood Bureau in the Chippendale Manner, c. 1780
Located in Heathfield, GB
will find 18th Century Anglo Indian Padouk pieces selling for upwards of £30,000. Dimensions are: 36
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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Desks

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Padouk

English George III Painted Oak Bureau, circa 1760
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely English mid-18th century George III painted oak bureau with stepped fitted
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Antique 1760s English George III Secretaires

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Brass

A fantastic Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase with mirror doors, circa 1740.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
mirrors in the doors were very fashionable in the 18th century, because it made everything visible in the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Régence Desks

George III Mahogany 4-Drawer Bureau, Swan Neck Drop Handles Well Fitted Interior
Located in Salisbury, GB
A George III mahogany 4-drawer bureau of good color. Swan neck drop handles, well fitted interior
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks

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Mahogany

18th Century Austrian Bleached Wood Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Austrian bleached wood bureau buffet a deux corps.
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Antique 1760s European Louis XV Buffets

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Pine

Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
, which was expensive and difficult to procure in the 18th century. This bureau cabinet was made in
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Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

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Lacquer

French Boulle Bureau Plat / Library Table, Late 18th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional French Boulle bureau plat has the English feel of a library table with the four rams
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Late 18th Century "Bureau Plat" - French Provencal Two Drawer Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th century "Bureau Plat" - French Provencal Louis XV desk. This lovely desk has two drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Small Swedish 18th Century Bureau Bookcase
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Small Swedish bureau bookcase of good small proportions. This bureau would make a feature piece in
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Signed 18th Century bureau plat by "P. Bernard"
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed 18th Century Louis XVI Bureau plat.Signed P. Bernard, made from Acajou with a brown leather
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

18th Century Bureau Plat Mahogany France 1780 Writing Desk with Side Drawers
Located in Epfach, DE
A bureau plat from the late 18th century, made around 1780 in the French style, epitomises the
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

18th Century Gilt and Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an 18th century bureau and later red lacquered, highly decorated with Chinese scenes
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Antique Late 18th Century English Desks

18th Century North Italian Walnut Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine mid-18th century bureau cabinet, the upper with two curved doors inlaid with two classical
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets

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Walnut

18th Century George I English Writing Bureau
Located in Nashville, TN
Gorgeous George I early 18th Century bureau. Two smaller drawers above two large drawers. Original
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Antique 1710s British George I Desks

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Tilt Door Bureau
Located in IT
Louis XVI late 18th century Bureau. From Italy from Lombardy region. It features two drawers with
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks

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Wood

George II Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
mid-18th century. This small, elegant, quintessentially English 18th century bureau cabinet is of a
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Antique 1750s English George II Bookcases

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Mahogany

Queen Anne English Burled Walnut Bureau, c. 1730
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 18th century bureau bookcase is finely crafted in the Queen Anne style with
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Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires

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Bronze

18th Century Swedish Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th century Gustavian bureau.
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Desks

18th Century Walnut Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 18th century marquetry walnut bureau - original hand-blocked paper lining to drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

Georgian Mahogany Bureau, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau A small 18th century Georgian mahogany bureau. The
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Antique 18th Century English Desks

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Mahogany

Patinated 18th Century Gustavian Bureau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted rustic Swedish chest of drawers. Made in Sweden circa late 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Walnut English Bureau
Located in Atlanta, GA
A walnut slant front bureau with enclosed writing surface, stepped fitted interior consisting
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Bureau Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Rustic 18th Century Italian Walnut Writing Cabinet or Bureau Cabinet on Stand. This lovely piece
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Antique 18th Century Cabinets

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Walnut

Scandinavian Two-Parts Bureau, 18th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Scandinavian two-parts bureau, with two finally carved doors and original locks. With key, 18th
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Antique 18th Century Cabinets

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Wood

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau A late 18th to early 19th century Georgian mahogany bureau with
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Antique 18th Century English Cabinets

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Mahogany

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
English 18th century walnut bureau cabinet with nicely aged foxed glass doors. Adapted during the
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Antique 18th Century English Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

18th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome 18th century French, ebonised bureau plat with old leather top. Having three drawers
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

18th Century French Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French kingwood bureau plat having a rectangular cross banded top, with a tooled
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

18th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C painted bureau with unusual serpentine fronted drawers and fall front. 1780
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Antique 18th Century German Desks

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Oak

18th Century Swedish Bureau
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Elegant 18th Century Swedish bureau. The exterior and interior of this lovely piece are painted
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

18th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century English painted oak bureau with fitted interior. 1790. Height to desk is 34
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Oak

18th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak bureau with fitted interior. 1790. Height to desk is 30
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Oak

18th Century English Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak bureau. Original brass fittings. 1780. Height to underside of desk is
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century English painted oak bureau with a fitted interior including a well and a secret
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

18th Century English Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak bureau / writing desk. 1780. Dimensions 37.5 inches (95 cms
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks

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Oak

18th Century English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century George III mahogany bureau bookcase with fretwork swan neck pediment, glazed doors
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Secretaires

18th Century English Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C painted English oak bureau / writing desk. Awaiting leather insert. 1780. Reference
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks

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Oak

18th Century English Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak bureau. Original brass fittings. 1780. Height to underside of desk is
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks

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Oak

18th Century Dutch Cylinder Bureau/Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Dutch Cylinder Bureau/Secretaire with roll top enclosing an interior fitted with many
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Secretaires

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Bronze

18th Century English Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak bureau with numerous secret drawers and original brass fittings. 1780
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks

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Oak

Late 18th Century French Oak Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th century French oak bureau in later decoration.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Secretaires

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Oak

18th Century Painted Dutch Bureau Desk
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully decorated desk with sea paintings on three drawers and three doors. Four small drowers on the top shelf. Carved front legs in the shape of an egle foot holding a ball. ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Portuguese Bureau, Verawood, Rosewood, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze period ironwork (herrajes de época en bronce). On legs decorated with vegetal elements the furniture is placed, with three drawers and hinged lid. The fronts show a slight co...
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Bureau, 18th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Very fine Scandinavian bureau, with carvings and original lock, 18th century.
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Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Bureau Plat, 18th Century
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XV ebonized leather top Bureau Plat with serpentine sides and bronze mounts.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century English George II Walnut Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century English George II walnut bureau of small proportions and wonderful colour. The
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Antique 18th Century Desks

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Walnut

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18th Century Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century bureau for your home. A 18th century bureau — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 1278 variations of the antique or vintage 18th century bureau you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century bureau, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18th century bureau made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. A well-made 18th century bureau has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Michel Leclerc, A. Caron and Adrien Delorme are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Bureau?

Prices for a 18th century bureau start at $65 and top out at $15,675,000 with the average selling for $8,497.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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.

Questions About 18th Century Bureau
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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