Belgian Secretary
Vintage 1920s Belgian Louis Philippe Secretaires
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Zebra Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Cherry
Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Secretaires
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Belgian Modern Side Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Prints
Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Space Age Tapestries
Tapestry
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Walnut, Glass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Antique 1870s Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Vintage 1910s Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Mirror, Wood
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Secretaires
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Régence Secretaires
Oak, Glass
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Belgian Black Marble
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Belgian Neoclassical Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Secretaires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Antique 1840s Belgian Charles X Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1860s French Empire Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Stone, Granite, Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Books
Bronze
Antique 1820s French Empire Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Paint
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Goatskin, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Secretaires
Antique 1860s Belgian Decorative Boxes
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Books
Paper
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s Historical Memorabilia
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Belgian Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Belgian Secretaires
Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Jacaranda
20th Century Belgian Secretaires
Brass
20th Century Belgian Desks
Antique 19th Century Belgian Desks
Antique 19th Century Belgian Secretaires
Vintage 1960s Belgian Secretaires
Antique 18th Century Belgian Desks
Oak
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Belgian Paintings
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Secretaires
Birch, Sycamore
Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Paper
Vintage 1930s Belgian Secretaires
Marble, 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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