Side By Side Secretary Desk
20th Century Belgian Modern Side Tables
Oak
20th Century American Desks
Mahogany, Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks
Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1820s English Regency Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Elm, Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Malachite, Brass
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Secretaires
Metal
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Bone, Leather, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Baize, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Nutwood, Walnut, Pine
Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires
Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Secretaires
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century European Secretaires
Mirror, Mahogany, Pine
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A double-sided desk is called a partner's desk because it allows two people to work in the same area. Most pieces feature not only two cutouts for chairs but also drawers on each side. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of partner's desks.
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