American Secretary Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Country Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1880s American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Secretaires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Secretaires
Burl
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Federal Secretaires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s American American Classical Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
20th Century North American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Brass
American Secretaires
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires
Ash, Baize, Mahogany, Poplar
Antique 1810s American American Classical Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American American Classical Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Mahogany, Cedar
Antique 1790s American Secretaires
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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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