Lacquer Secretary
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Furniture
Bronze
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American George II Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Copper, Gold
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s German Modern Secretaires
Metal
2010s German Modern Secretaires
Steel
2010s German Modern Secretaires
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Brass
20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Secretaires
Bamboo
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 1750s English George III Secretaires
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Giltwood, Wood
2010s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Metal
Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Secretaires
Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
20th Century American Federal Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 1900s American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
20th Century American Adam Style Vitrines
Burl
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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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