Italian Secretary
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Secretaires
Wood
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Olive
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Vintage 1940s Italian Secretaires
Olive, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass, Steel
20th Century Italian Rococo Vitrines
Wood
Antique 1850s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1880s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Trunks and Luggage
Poplar
Early 2000s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Glass, Paint, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s American Desks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
Vintage 1960s Italian Secretaires
Paint, Wood
20th Century Italian Bookcases
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects
Vintage 1950s Italian Secretaires
Vintage 1920s Italian Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Secretaires
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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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