Early 19th Century Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Burl
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Slovak Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Bone, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Cherry
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires
Oak, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1820s Danish Empire Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Desks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
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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.
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