Slant Top Cabinet
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Steel, Brass
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Maple
Antique 1830s English Desks
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George II Desks
Brass
Antique 1860s English Desks
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Desks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Desks
Brass
Antique 1780s English George III Desks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Desks
Gold, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Secretaires
Enamel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Maple
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Rustic Secretaires
Pine
Vintage 1940s Desks
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks
Cherry, Pine
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks
Antique Late 19th Century European Desks
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks
Antique 1690s English Desks
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Desks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Desks
Cherry
Vintage 1910s Scottish Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Desks
Antique 19th Century British Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Cuban Desks
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Brass
Vintage 1980s Unknown Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desks
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XV Desks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Desks
Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Desks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1740s Dutch Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
with original 18th Century hand etched brasses
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Dutch Desks
Mahogany, Satinwood, Kingwood
Antique 19th Century English George I Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Desks
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Secretaires
Antique Late 19th Century Desks
Brass
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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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