Maple Secretary
Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany, Ebony, Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Early 20th Century Secretaires
Birdseye Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Secretaires
Leather, Maple
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Antique 1820s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaires
Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Cherry, Maple
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Maple
Antique Early 1900s French Secretaires
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Maple
Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires
Parchment Paper, Maple
Vintage 1940s American Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple, Glass
Vintage 1940s American Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple, Glass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Maple, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires
Mahogany, Birch, Ebony, Maple, Oak, Poplar
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Maple, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Wood, Maple, Ash, Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Wood, Maple, Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines
Maple, Rosewood
20th Century French Cabinets
Walnut, Maple
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Maple, Burl
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Leather, Mahogany, Maple
20th Century Desks
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Maple, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Hardwood, Maple, Pine, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Walnut
Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Maple, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vitrines
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Brass, Metal
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Secretaires
Maple, Walnut
Antique 1890s American American Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Desks
Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood
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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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