Georgian Secretary
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Desks
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Secretaires
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satin
Antique 1750s Irish Georgian Secretaires
Mercury Glass, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Wood, Paint
1990s American Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Giltwood, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1790s English Georgian Secretaires
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Oak, Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
1990s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Unknown Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 1810s English Sheraton Bookcases
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Queen Anne Cabinets
Wood
2010s Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Oak
Antique 19th Century Georgian Dressers
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Console Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires
Mahogany
20th Century American Georgian Cupboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Walnut
2010s American Georgian Secretaires
Wood
20th Century English George I Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.