Pigeon Hole
Antique Late 18th Century British George II Secretaires
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Secretaires
Oak
Early 20th Century British Desks
Brass, Nickel
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century British Bookcases
20th Century French Secretaires
Macassar, Ebony
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1720s English George I Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1880s Desks
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks
Marble, Brass
Antique 1790s British Georgian Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1850s George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany, Ebony
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks
Poplar
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Scottish Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s Dutch Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Antique 1830s English Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s English Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1820s European Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1810s Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique 1730s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique 1820s Swedish Folk Art Desks
Pine
Antique 1840s English Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Furniture
Antique 1730s English George II Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1740s Great Britain (UK) Desks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Antique 19th Century Desks
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1770s British Campaign Desks
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl, Walnut
Antique 1790s British Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Steel
Antique 1790s British Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Steel
Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Glass, Boxwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1700s British Queen Anne Desks
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Walnut
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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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