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Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study this this stunning Henri II two-piece antique desk cabinet
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with
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18th Century English George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

1800's Antique Fine French Henri II Style, Carved Oak Bookcase, Secretary!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Fine French Henri II Style, Carved Oak Bookcase, Secretary! Antique
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19th Century French Other Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Wood, Oak

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Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Butlers Secretary Desk & Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental late Victorian Butler's Secretary, England; circa 1880s. Made from quartersawn oak with
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1880s Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak, Satinwood, Leather, Glass

Antique Horner School Oak Two-Door Secretary, Bookcase with Desk, C1920
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
secretary in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with double door bookcase having
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak, Glass

Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Late Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase by Skandia Furniture Company
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk Recently
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

Antique English Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Oak Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Barley Twist. Direct from England
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1920s British Jacobean Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Glass, Oak

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Desk with Leaded Glass Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk with leaded glass barrister
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

20th Century English Oak Desk Secretary Bureau Leaded Stained Glass Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
20th century English oak desk secretary bureau leaded stained glass bookcase Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Stained Glass, Oak

English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A superbly crafted and designed piece, this fine secretary desk is a rare survivor with nearly
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
oxidized oak is silky and so magnetic that you just have to reach out and touch the cabinet when walking
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

Antique Victorian Oak & Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian secretary features oak construction with walnut paneling throughout and has
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak, Walnut

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
of quartersawn or "tiger" oak with a curved glass bookcase and drop front secretary desk. The
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Glass, Oak

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase. Made of quartersawn oak featuring
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Glass, Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Desk Secretary Bureau Bookcase Louis XV Drop Front
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak desk secretary Bureau bookcase Louis XV drop front ~Direct from France
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

Diminutive English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Of perfect size and proportions, this English George III Secretary Desk is commanding in presence
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Elm, Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine

National Furniture Antique Side by Side Secretary Desk and Curved Glass Bookcase
By National Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
National furniture antique side by side secretary desk and curved glass bookcase Late Victorian
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Wood Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau carved oak wood secretary desk book case. Item features fall front
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Glass, Oak

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk with Stained Glass Bookcase Hutch
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk with bookcase hutch In the manner
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

English George I Style Burl-Walnut Antique Bookcase Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
George I style burl walnut secretary desk with bookcase England, circa late 19th century with
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Late 19th Century English George I Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass, Iron

18th Century English George III Period Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A practical and restrained example from the George III period, this fine secretary desk is a tidy
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine

19th Century Georgian Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome early 19th century two-part oak secretary bookcase featuring a slant front desk. Made in
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made of quartersawn
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Glass, Oak

Antique Secretary Desk, Oak Bookcase, Scotland, 1910, Antique Furniture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique secretary desk, oak bookcase, Scotland, 1910, antique furniture Scotland 1910 Solid oak
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1910s Scottish Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

Antique Secretary Desk, Antique Bookcase, Side by Side, Oak, Canada 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique secretary desk, antique bookcase, oak, Canada, 1900, antique furniture Canada, 1900
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Early 1900s Canadian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

Antique Secretary Bookcase, Oak, Side by Side Desk, America 1910, B1603
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique secretary bookcase, oak, side by side, America 1910, antique furniture, B1603 America
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1910s American Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

B304 Antique Scottish Victorian Oak Secretary, Fall Front Desk/Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1870. Solid oak and veneer construction. Original finish. Upper section with two
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1870s Scottish Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

Secretary Desk Arts & Crafts Slant Front Bureau Bookcase, Scotland
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland 1910 Solid oak construction Original finish Two bubble glass doors Three adjustable
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1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Beautiful Art Deco bureau bookcase / secretary desk. Solid tiger oak construction featuring open
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Chrome

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Drop Front Desk Bookcase Scotland 1910 H1137
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Drop Front Desk Bookcase Scotland 1910 H1137 Scotland 1910
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1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

Antique Oak Desk, Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top, Scotland 1920, B1450
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak desk, antique secretary desk with bookcase top, bureau bookcase, Scotland 1920, antique
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1920s Scottish Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

Antique Secretary Desk, Fall Front Desk, Oak Bookcase, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Secretary desk, antique fall front desk, oak bookcase, Scotland, 1920, antique furniture
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1920s Scottish Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

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Georgian Mahogany Blind Door Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early Georgian Mahogany blind door bookcase secretary desk 1740-50. This is a great looking piece that retains an old and possibly original surface with a great mellow co...
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1740s English George II Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Mahogany

Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and breathtaking black lacquered chinoiserie style armoire that features a gold pagoda with faux bamboo accent detail all around. It alos features hand painted landscape sc...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Metallic Thread

Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a banded border, which is repeated on each of the four drawers, highlighting the curly...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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17th Century French Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Softwood

Georgian Bureau Bookcase Period Mahogany Antique 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase. Circa 1800 The Base Having an Arrangement of 2 Over 3 Oak Lined Drawers With Brass Swan Neck handles. The Fall Opens to Reveal a Leather Writing Su...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique four-poster (also known as a lit à colonnes) from France, this oak bed was spectacularly hand-carved circa 1890 in Northern Brittany. The rectangular section that hangs at t...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Oak

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...
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18th Century English George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Metal, Brass

18th century Bureau
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very petite red walnut 1780 bureau, this piece is only 27 inches on the Carcas and 28 inches over all . the bureau has an untouched colour, and is nice to be in red w...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Walnut

18th century Bureau
18th century Bureau
H 40 in W 28 in D 18 in
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Beech

French Louis XVI Style Sofa
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
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Mid-17th Century German Renaissance Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Marble

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Velvet, Walnut

18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak is a superlative example of the design, conceived as a piece that takes up no more space than a chest of drawers, but can se...
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1790s English Neoclassical Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later
Located in Atlanta, GA
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Mahogany

Georgian Bookcase Mahogany Glazed Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase. This Bookcase Stands upon Bracket Feet. Period Georgian Havin g a Single Paneled Door to the Base. The Upper Section Features a Astragal Glazed Doo...
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1980s Georgian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase

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Mahogany

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Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique oak secretary desk bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique oak secretary desk bookcase — often made from wood, oak and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique oak secretary desk bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique oak secretary desk bookcase, designed in the Georgian, Arts and Crafts or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique oak secretary desk bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase?

An antique oak secretary desk bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,440 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.

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.

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