Fall Front Desk
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Wood, Glass, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century French Desks
Mahogany, Wood
Antique 19th Century British George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English William IV Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Desks
Antique Early 1800s English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Scottish Desks
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Secretaires
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Secretaires
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century Finnish Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Oak
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1820s American Desks
Poplar, Pine
Vintage 1920s Scottish Secretaires
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Desks
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Secretaires
Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique 1760s English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
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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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