Narrow Secretaries
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany, Baize
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Paint, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany, Leather, Glass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century European Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Secretaires
Leather, Tulipwood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century European Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century European Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s French Charles X Secretaires
Maple
Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Vases
Pottery
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Pottery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cotton
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Wool
Antique 19th Century American Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
2010s French Secretaires
Wood
2010s French Secretaires
2010s French Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian French Provincial Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Padouk
Antique Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Secretaires
Oak
Antique 1840s European Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Pine
Antique 19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Maple, Walnut
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Secretaires
Oak, Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood, Paint
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.
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