Inlaid Secretary
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Desks
Walnut
Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Satinwood, Mahogany, Fruitwood
Antique 1720s English George II Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1820s English Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1750s English George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Boxwood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Baltic Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Pewter
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Great Britain (UK) George III Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Boxwood, Ebony
Antique 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Early 20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Glass, Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Secretaires
Satinwood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Kingwood, Rosewood, Fruitwood
20th Century German Secretaires
Vintage 1930s Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1790s American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks
Leather, Burl
Antique 19th Century Dutch Charles X Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Walnut, Tulipwood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 1730s German Baroque Secretaires
Cherry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Desks
Walnut, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Mahogany, Pine, Poplar
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Secretaires
Burl, Walnut
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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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