Butlers Desk
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Desk Sets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Desks
Bone, Glass, Mahogany, Burl
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
20th Century English Bookcases
Glass, Yew, Burl
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desks
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George IV Commodes and Che...
Rosewood, Walnut
Antique 1780s English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Dressers
Cherry
Antique 19th Century British George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires
Brass
20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century European Dressers
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1810s English Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sideboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1810s American Federal Linen Presses
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
2010s English Georgian Secretaires
Yew
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Desks
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany, Oak, Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century English Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century Desks
Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Pine
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Ivory
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Late 20th Century Tables
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Linen Presses
Mahogany, Pine, Poplar
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak, Ivory, Glass
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Desks
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Brass
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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 ExpertJune 15, 2023A butler, with respect to furniture, is a desk. Its roots are in the 18th century, when a butler's desk referred to a piece of furniture that belonged to a head servant or butler in a wealthy home. It eventually became a practical piece of furniture in England and in homes in the United States. Shop a variety of butlers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
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