Queen Anne Secretary Desk
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Brass
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Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
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Brass
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Mirror, Walnut, Burl
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Wood, Lacquer
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Brass
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20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
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Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks
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Glass, Cherry
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
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Brass
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Cherry
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks
Brass
1990s American Georgian Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Mirror
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Wood
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Secretaires
Glass, Cherry
1990s American Queen Anne Secretaires
Giltwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Glass, Cherry
20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1750s English Queen Anne Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Desks
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Burl
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1940s Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks
Leather, Burl
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Giltwood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.













