Secretary Top
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Wood, Glass
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Ta...
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Taiwanese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century Desks
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Secretaires
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Secretaires
Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Country Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Secretaires
Ash, Burl
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Secretaires
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires
Walnut, Glass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany
1990s American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Baltic Baltic Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1890s English Adam Style Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Paint
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
2010s Chippendale Secretaires
Glass, Wood
2010s Renaissance Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Chestnut
2010s Renaissance Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Satinwood, Walnut
20th Century French Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1760s English Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1760s English Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
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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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