Pigeon Hole
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Desks
Maple
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets
Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Oak, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Desks and Writing...
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Desks
Oak
Antique 18th Century Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Steel
Antique 18th Century British George III Secretaires
Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cupboards
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1740s English George II Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Desks
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1810s Regency Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Desks
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Aluminum
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
20th Century European Chinoiserie Desks
Metal
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Lead
Antique 19th Century British Desks
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
20th Century English Adam Style Desks
Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century European George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Desks
Brass
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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