Secretary Leather
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 2000s Philippine Adam Style Secretaires
Satinwood
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Secretaires
Brass
2010s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Spanish Cabinets
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Brass
20th Century Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1790s Chinese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 1750s English George III Secretaires
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires
Iron, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Ta...
Wood
2010s French Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires
Walnut
2010s French Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Kingwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Leather, Mahogany, Maple
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English George I Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Antique 19th Century European George III Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Secretaires
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French Agra Secretaires
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique 1790s Dutch Baroque Secretaires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Walnut
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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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