Secretary Cupboard
Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Copper
Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets
Oak, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Wood
20th Century American Federal Cupboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1880s Danish Other Cupboards
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Copper
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Secretaires
Macassar
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1820s English George IV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires
Birch
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires
Ash
Antique 18th Century German Secretaires
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century Belgian Modern Side Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks
Leather, Oak
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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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