Louis Xv 20th Century Secretary
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Rosewood
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Crystal, Bronze, Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut, Burl, Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Paint
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Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Georgian Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
Oak
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Glass, Wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Secretaires
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Beech
Early 20th Century European Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Secretaires
Fruitwood
20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Walnut, Glass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
20th Century French Secretaires
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Wood
20th Century Unknown Rococo Secretaires
Brass, Steel
20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Marble
20th Century European Louis XV Bookcases
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
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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.