Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
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1880s Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Leather, Glass, Oak, Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak, Glass
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Glass, Mirror, Oak
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
1920s British Jacobean Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Stained Glass, Oak
18th Century English George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Glass, Oak
1920s French Louis XV Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Elm, Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
19th Century European Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
Late 19th Century English George I Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Brass
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Glass, Oak
1910s Scottish Victorian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
Early 1900s Canadian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
1910s American Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
1870s Scottish Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Chrome
1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
1920s Scottish Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
1920s Scottish Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Iron
2010s British Louis XV Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
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19th Century French Primitive Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Metal
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Iron
Mid-19th Century German Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
1820s French Rustic Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Oak
18th Century and Earlier French Country Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Mid-19th Century Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Olive
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Malachite
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Carrara Marble, Marble
1820s French Charles X Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
Wood
1810s French Empire Antique Oak Secretary Desk Bookcase
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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