Cylindrical Secretary
Antique Mid-18th Century French Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Secretaires
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century Adam Style Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks
Walnut, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Walnut, Glass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Desks
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Secretaires
Ash, Burl
1990s Italian Rococo Secretaires
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1840s European Secretaires
Elm
Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Bone, Leather, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Secretaires
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1850s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Wood, Nutwood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
Antique 1830s French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Kingwood, Yew
Antique 1810s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s American American Classical Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Victorian Secretaires
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Secretaires
Oak, Cherry
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Secretaires
Cherry, Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Secretaires
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Secretaires
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Swedish Empire Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1890s English Early Victorian Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Eastlake Desks
Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
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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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