Secretary Desk Bookcase Glass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1870s Eastlake Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1820s English Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Walnut, Glass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1790s British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Laminate, Burl
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Paldao
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s British Regency Bookcases
Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks
Walnut, Glass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Country Cabinets
Glass, Pine
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
2010s Chippendale Secretaires
Glass, Wood
2010s Renaissance Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires
Walnut, Glass
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Secretaires
Glass, Cherry
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Copper
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Metal
Antique 19th Century European George III Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century North American Victorian Secretaires
Cherry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Glass, Wood
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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.
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