Secretary Desk With Display Cabinet
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Wood
20th Century French Empire Desks
Bronze, Ormolu
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Marble
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
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Mahogany
Antique 1830s American Sheraton Desks
Maple
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Mahogany, Rosewood
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Glass, Wood
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Glass, Laminate
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Oak, Walnut
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Glass, Walnut
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Walnut
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Ash
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Kingwood, Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century European Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American George II Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Secretaires
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XV Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Rustic Secretaires
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Country Secretaires
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Secretaires
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Secretaires
Pine, Paint
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Oak, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Secretaires
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Anglo-Indian Secretaires
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires
Wood, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
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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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