Antique Glass Secretary
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Furniture
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Secretaires
Oak
Antique 1790s British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Eastlake Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
2010s Chippendale Secretaires
Glass, Wood
2010s Renaissance Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Walnut, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks
Walnut, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Country Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires
Walnut, Glass
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany, Leather, Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Desks
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany, Glass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Desks
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Kingwood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century European George III Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Glass, Paint
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Metal, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dressers
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1890s English Adam Style Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books
Paper
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Victorian End Tables
Walnut
Antique 1740s English George II Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass
Antique 1850s American Maps
Paper
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Space Age Tapestries
Tapestry
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Wood, Glass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
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