Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood, Paint
1860s Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Pine
1920s Scandinavian French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Walnut
17th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Paper
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20th Century American Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Leather, Mahogany
1910s French Louis XVI Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood
Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
Late 20th Century Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Kingwood
20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood, Oak
1830s German Biedermeier Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Birch, Cherry, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Bronze
19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Leather, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood
1940s Rococo Revival Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Metal
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Olive
1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Walnut
Recent Sales
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
1770s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Bronze
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Cherry
18th Century and Earlier French Regency Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak, Paint
1850s French Louis XV Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Walnut
1920s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Glass, Wood
1770s French Neoclassical Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
1850s French Louis XVI Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Glass, Hardwood
18th Century Dutch French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood, Paint
1920s French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Glass, Oak
18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique French Provincial Secretaries
1820s Italian French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Olive
1910s European French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Paper
Late 19th Century American French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Engraving
Early 19th Century English Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Walnut
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
19th Century European French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Pine
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Secretaries
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Oak
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique French Provincial Secretaries
Iron, Brass
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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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