Queen Anne Secretary
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Furniture
Bronze
Vintage 1950s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Queen Anne Desks
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Queen Anne Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Secretaires
Glass, Cherry
1990s American Queen Anne Secretaires
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Books
Paper
Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Secretaires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Prints
Paper
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Paintings
Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables
Leather, Mahogany
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
20th Century French Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Stone Sinks
Carrara Marble
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Secretaires
Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Country Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Recent Sales
Antique 1860s English Secretaires
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique 1730s Queen Anne Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Glass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires
Oak
Antique 1620s French Régence Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Antique Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Burl, Walnut
20th Century Queen Anne Secretaires
Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Queen Anne Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Mirror
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Glass, Cherry
20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Cherry
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Leather, Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Secretaires
1990s American Georgian Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Desks
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s Scottish Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Mirror, Wood
Antique 18th Century Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1750s English Queen Anne Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Oak, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Candlesticks
Brass
Antique 1690s British Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1720s Dutch Queen Anne Bookcases
Oak, Paint
Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Bookcases
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Burl
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Queen Anne chairs are named after Queen Anne, the ruler of England from 1702 until 1714. It was known for combining efficient, use-focused design with beautifully elegant detail. Shop a range of Queen Anne chairs from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Queen Anne era highboys are part of the American Colonial style of furniture. Ornately constructed and expertly crafted, furniture enthusiasts are always on the lookout for examples of these pieces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Queen Anne highboys from some of the world’s top sellers.
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