Slant Top Desk 18th Century
Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Desks
Antique 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George II Desks
Ash, Walnut
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Desks
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Desks
Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Desks
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Adam Style Desks
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century American Desks
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Regency Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks
Mahogany, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Desks
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Models and Miniatures
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desk Accessories
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Secretaires
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Secretaires
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Cherry, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Wood
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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.
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