Lacquered Secretary
20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
20th Century American Federal Secretaires
Hardwood, Pearwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Desks and Writin...
Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Secretaires
Wood, Walnut, Glass, Burl, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Country Secretaires
Chestnut, Oak
Vintage 1980s Asian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
20th Century French Secretaires
Lacquer, Ivory
Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Lacquer
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Lacquer
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Secretaires
20th Century American Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires
Lacquer, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Secretaires
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century British Regency Revival Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Marble
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Marble
Vintage 1960s Italian Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires
Chestnut, Lacquer, Gesso
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Ormolu
20th Century American Secretaires
Walnut, Lacquer
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Wood
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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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