Black Writing Cabinet
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Acrylic, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Desks
Ebony, Mahogany
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Birch, Oak
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Desks
Leather, Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Brass
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Alabaster
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Fiberglass
20th Century Louis XV Desks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Birch, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Birch, Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Birch, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Desks
Lacquer
20th Century Italian Desks
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
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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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