Secretary Drawer
Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Russian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Pine, Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Regency Desks
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 1860s French Desks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...
Brass
2010s French Modern Secretaires
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Federal Dressers
Cherry
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1760s English Secretaires
Brass
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood, Tulipwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires
Brass, Other
Antique 1850s Swedish Renaissance Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1850s European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century Unknown Baltic Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Steel
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Burl
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Cherry, Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Elm, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Agra Secretaires
Breccia Marble, Bronze
20th Century Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century North American Victorian Secretaires
Cherry
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Pine
Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
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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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