Antique Mahogany And Brass Secretary
20th Century French Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1790s British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British George III Desks
Brass
2010s Federal Desks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble
Antique 1830s English William IV Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Commodes and Chests ...
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1840s English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Secretaires
Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Kingwood, Tulipwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Brass
20th Century North American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1740s English George II Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Mahogany, Cedar
Mid-20th Century French Empire Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1810s English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1820s English Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1750s American Chippendale Desks
Mahogany
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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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