Pigeon Hole
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1890s British William and Mary Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases
Other
Antique Late 18th Century British Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Desks
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1760s British George III Desks
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 1860s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Mirror, Teak
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Sideboards
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1920s English Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Glass, Beech, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
20th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1750s American Chippendale Desks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Desks
Walnut, Leather
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Secretaires
Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Oak, Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Cupboards
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Desks
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks
Oak
Vintage 1910s English Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century George III Bookcases
Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Shelves
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Secretaires
Brass, Wire
Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires
Oak, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Antique 19th Century English George III Desks
Brass, Other
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Desk Sets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Maple
Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks
Hardwood
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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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