Inlaid Secretary
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Secretaires
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Olive, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Bookcases
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Secretaires
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Ash, Ebony
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Secretaires
Maple, Walnut
Antique 1780s Dutch Rococo Secretaires
Fruitwood, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks
Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century European Secretaires
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dressers
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
20th Century American Desks
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects
Antique 1780s European George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Secretaires
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Secretaires
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 1810s English Sheraton Bookcases
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century British George III Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1820s French Charles X Secretaires
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Kingwood
Mid-20th Century English George III Bookcases
Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Birch, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Marble
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 2000s Mexican Baroque Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Desks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century American Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Desks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Secretaires
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Bronze
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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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