Glass Secretary
Vintage 1950s American Colonial Revival Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Oak, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
2010s Chippendale Secretaires
Glass, Wood
2010s Renaissance Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Egyptian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1750s Irish Georgian Secretaires
Mercury Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Federal Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Glass
20th Century Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Secretaires
Glass, Satinwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Teak, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
20th Century American Federal Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Walnut, Leather, Glass
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Secretaires
Glass, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Secretaires
Glass, Wood, Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Furniture
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Federal Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells
Glass, Walnut
20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Copper
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Silk
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut, Burl, Mirror
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass, Metal
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century American Regency Desks
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Empire Desks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English George I Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
2010s German Modern Secretaires
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Glass, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Walnut
Early 2000s American Baroque Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
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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.
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