Fall Front Desk
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century North American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany, Satin
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Buffets
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Desks
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets
Pine
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Spruce, Cherry
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1830s Danish Secretaires
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Wood, Burl
Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Desks
Brass
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 18th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Philippine Secretaires
Wood, Rattan
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American Sheraton Sideboards
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wool
Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1810s English Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks
Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1820s English Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks
Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique 1830s English William IV Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases
Antique 18th Century British George III Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Wood, Cherry, Birch
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Irish Desks
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
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