Pigeon Hole
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Antique Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century Dutch Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1790s English George III Desks
Mahogany
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Indian Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1940s Unknown American Classical Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Neoclassical Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Gustavian Cupboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1740s Vietnamese George II Cabinets
Antique 1770s British Chippendale Desks
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Desks
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1680s Italian Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1750s English George II Desks
Vintage 1930s British Secretaires
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Bronze, Pewter
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Walnut, Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century British George II Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century European George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1750s British George II Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1810s British Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Secretaires
Burl
Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks
Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1720s English George I Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Desks
Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Secretaires
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English George I Bookcases
Burl
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Scottish Bookcases
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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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