Pigeon Hole
Antique 1730s English William IV Secretaires
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Desks
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks
Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Victorian Secretaires
Oak
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Ivory, Sandalwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Desks
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks
Cherry, Pine
20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1810s Scottish Georgian Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1770s English George III Desks
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Bookcases
Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Secretaires
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1870s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1780s Italian Bookcases
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Oak
Antique 19th Century North American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Scottish Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Secretaires
Amboyna
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1720s English George I Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1810s English Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Welsh Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Desks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1760s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1690s British William and Mary Secretaires
Blown Glass, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Sheraton Desks
Boxwood, 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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