Drop Front Walnut Secretary
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chippendale Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1870s Eastlake Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 1700s Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1750s Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1850s Swedish Renaissance Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets
Zinc
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English George I Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...
Brass
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century British George I Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets
Cut Glass, Ebony, Burl
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Walnut
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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