Antique Secretaire Bookcase
19th Century American Victorian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany, Maple
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Wood
Late 18th Century English Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Amboyna
19th Century Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Wood
19th Century Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Walnut
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
18th Century Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
19th Century English William IV Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
1790s English Sheraton Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Glass, Satinwood
1810s European Georgian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
1830s British Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Other
19th Century Chinese Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Ebony
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Other
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Satinwood
1790s George III Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 1800s Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
1910s Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
1820s Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Amboyna
19th Century Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Brass, Copper
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Satinwood, Mahogany
18th Century English Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Wood
1740s English Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 1800s Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Walnut
18th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Nickel
1860s Victorian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
18th Century British George III Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
1860s Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Georgian Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Paint
19th Century English George III Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Walnut
1790s Irish George III Antique Secretaire Bookcase
Glass, 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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