Pigeon Hole
Vintage 1980s Anglo-Indian Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Anglo-Indian Bookcases
Abalone, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks
Other
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1720s European Neoclassical Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Other
Antique 1780s English Campaign Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1700s William and Mary Desks
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century William IV Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Other
Antique Late 18th Century George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George I Desks
Walnut
Antique 1860s Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Colonial Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Antique 1720s English George I Desks
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks
Other
Antique 1870s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Desks
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Ebony
Antique 1810s American Sheraton Desks
Brass
Antique 1830s English Regency Desks
Rosewood
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s William IV Desks
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Bookcases
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
2010s British Modern Side Tables
Copper, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Mahogany, Paint
Antique 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks
Brass
Antique 1880s Sheraton Desks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Regency Desks
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Adam Style Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century English George III Cabinets
Other
Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1680s English Desks
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Bookcases
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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