Pigeon Hole
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Marble
Vintage 1980s American Secretaires
Walnut
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1880s Japanese Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks
Bronze
20th Century American Industrial Desks
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks
Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1950s Belgian Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s British George III Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Oak, Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century English Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1870s French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1810s English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Adam Style Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Desks
Burl
Vintage 1910s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Desks
Padouk
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century High Victorian Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Country Cupboards
Pine
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Antique 18th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Secretaires
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1910s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Desks
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Secretaires
Palisander
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Queen Anne Desks
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
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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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