Flame Mahogany Secretary
Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1780s English Secretaires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Desks
Antique Late 18th Century British Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires
Marble
Antique 1810s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Mahogany, Cedar
Vintage 1980s American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Leather, Upholstery, Glass, Mahogany
1990s American Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks
Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flame mahogany wood comes from the fork of a mahogany tree. Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Spain provide most of the mahogany wood for the rest of the world. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage flame mahogany furniture.
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