Georgian Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century American Regency Desks
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks
Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George III Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
2010s Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s American Georgian Secretaires
Wood
20th Century English George I Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Secretaires
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
1990s Chinoiserie Desks
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Desks
Walnut, Burl, Satinwood
1990s American Georgian Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century Secretaires
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Gold, Brass
20th Century Unknown Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Georgian Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sideboards
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Oak, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1820s English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Georgian Children s Furniture
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Georgian Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Cherry, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Yew
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century George IV Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Brass
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Antique 1790s Dutch Baroque Secretaires
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.













