English Secretary Walnut
Antique 1760s English Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1820s English George IV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Queen Anne Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany, Leather, Glass
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Objects
Leather
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Birch
Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Oak
Antique 1790s Dutch Baroque Secretaires
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Linen Presses
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Secretaires
Oak
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20th Century English Secretaires
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
20th Century German Empire Desks
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Lacquer
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Walnut, Glass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1890s English Georgian Secretaires
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Desks
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Burl, Walnut
Antique 1780s English Secretaires
20th Century English Secretaires
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Leather, Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century English Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English William IV Secretaires
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
Antique 1880s English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1840s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1690s British Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English George III Bookcases
Maple
Antique 1780s Dutch Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Antique Late 19th Century American More Folk Art
Angora
Antique 1780s English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Desks
Walnut
Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Yew
Antique Late 19th Century English George I Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Antique 1810s English Regency Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1720s English George II Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English William and Mary Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1850s English Neoclassical Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Renaissance Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Antique Late 18th Century English George II Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Walnut, Giltwood
English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Wood, Glass
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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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