Georgian Inlayed Secretary
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Secretaires
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 1750s English George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany, Leather, Glass
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Secretaires
Walnut, Yew
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Crystal
Antique 1820s English Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Oak
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
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Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Georgian Buffets
Brass
Early 20th Century Secretaires
20th Century English Georgian Desks
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Mahogany
20th Century English Secretaires
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Brass
2010s English Georgian Secretaires
Yew
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
2010s English Georgian Secretaires
Walnut
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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.