Fall Front Desk
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1780s American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 1810s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Pine, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 17th Century Desks
Kingwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Ormolu
Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1820s Dutch Other Buffets
Brass
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Burl
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks
Pine
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Desks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Desks
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Desks
Antique 1790s English Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Romantic Desks
Antique Early 1900s English Chinoiserie Desks
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century American Desks
Maple
Antique 19th Century British George III Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Marble
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Desks
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Desks
Pine
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s American Georgian Secretaires
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 ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
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