Kidney Cabinet
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Desks
Satinwood
20th Century English Sheraton Desks
Satinwood
20th Century European Edwardian Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Bronze
2010s Philippine Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Walnut
Antique 1850s Victorian Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1910s Desks
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Federal Desks
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks
Walnut
Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
2010s American Regency Desks
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1920s Desks
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dry Bars
Wicker, Oak, Reed, Rattan
Antique 1860s English Desks
Bronze
20th Century English Regency Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Desks
Leather, Satinwood, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Desks
Bronze
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood, Satinwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Enamel, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
Antique 1860s Victorian Desks
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Mirror, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Ormolu
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Philippine Dry Bars
Rattan, Seagrass, Laminate
Antique 1880s Side Tables
Satinwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Country Dry Bars
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Night Stands
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble
Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Burl
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Side Tables
Bronze
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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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