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Mengel Secretary

Raymond Loewy Secretary Desk for Mengel Furniture
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture c.1950s, USA. This drop front oak desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Mid-Century Secretary Highboy Dresser
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Countryside, IL
Raymond Loewy for Mengel mid-century secretary highboy dresser. This dresser measures: 36 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk By Raymond Loewy for Mengel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Fall-Front Walnut and Iron Secretary Cabinets
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
2 American mid-century fall front secretary cabinets with light walnut cases and a front doors that
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
magnificent Telephone Bench by Raymond Loewy for Mengel we have a matching Secretary Desk or Gentleman’s Chest
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
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Dresser Secretary Desk By Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant and multi-functional piece features a three-drawer dresser below a spacious secretary
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Drop Front Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
Drop-front desk / secretary over a chest of drawers, designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. Circa
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Multi-Functions Walnut Cabinet by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Co.
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Pasadena, CA
This walnut cabinet secretary can be a bar or a desk. It also features a dresser on the bottom part
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel furniture company. Chest of Drawers with hidden secretary. Early
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H 47.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Cerused Oak Drop Front Secretary on Dowel Legs by Mengel
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest dresser drop front secretary with louver style
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1950s Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in North Miami, FL
As handsome as it is practical, we've freshened this 1950s secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for
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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Highboy Secretary Dresser, circa 1955, Restored, Signed
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A desirable and rare fully restored highboy secretary dresser by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Wood, Oak

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Highboy Secretary Dresser, circa 1955, Restored, Signed
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A desirable and rare fully restored Highboy Secretary Dresser by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
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Raymond Loewy for Mengel, Matching Bedroom Set, circa 1950s
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A desirable and rare five piece set by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, comprised of a drop-front
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.