3 Door Secretary
Vintage 1950s American Country Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Empire Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Walnut
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1820s English George IV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Secretaires
Ebony, Pearwood, Burl, Kingwood
Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Paint, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Hardwood, Maple, Pine, Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Glass, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Glass, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks
Brass, Bronze
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Wood, Macassar
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1830s French Charles X Secretaires
Maple
Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century Unknown Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Walnut
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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.
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