Mahogany Secretary
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1810s German Empire Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Desk Sets
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Satin, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Directoire Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Federal Dressers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Secretaires
Nickel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Kingwood, Tulipwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Antique 1840s Danish Other Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 1740s English George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch, Mahogany, Maple
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Sideboards
Wood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Wood, Glass, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 1770s Bookcases
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.
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