Maple Bureau
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Maple
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Maple
Vintage 1960s French Secretaires
Wood, Maple, Nutwood
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Ash, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Maple, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swiss Empire Secretaires
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Directoire Cabinets
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Iron
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Poplar, Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Dressers
Maple, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swiss Louis XVI Secretaires
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique 1830s American Empire Desks
Maple
Vintage 1950s English Furniture
Macassar
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Secretaires
Maple
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Maple
Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood, Maple, Rosewood, Tulipwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Maple, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks
Cherry, Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks
Fruitwood, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Secretaires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Cabinets
Silver Plate, Bronze, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Credenzas
Pewter
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Dutch Desks
Boxwood, Burl, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Dutch Secretaires
Beech, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Desks
Fabric, Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century French Modern Desks
Maple, Wenge
Vintage 1960s French Desks
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Directoire Secretaires
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Antique 19th Century American Federal Dressers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood, Maple, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Beech, Maple
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century American Dressers
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Maple
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood, Maple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Wire
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Gothic Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Vanities
Marble
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vanities
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Porcelain
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century French Colonial Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Secretaires
Wood
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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