Folding Cabinet Desk
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Walnut
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Desks
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks
Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Birch
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks
Poplar, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Desks
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Desks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Desks
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century American Federal Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Desks
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Desks
Wood
20th Century American Campaign Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks
Oak
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Birch, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks
Bronze
20th Century Art Nouveau Desks
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Desks
Wood
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Desks
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desks
Poplar, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century American Desks
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Scottish Georgian Desks
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Glass, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks
Porcelain, Wood
Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Desks
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Desks
Satinwood
Vintage 1920s Desks
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Desks
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut, Satin
Antique 1810s American Sheraton Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Desks
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Desks
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Georgian 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.
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