Mahogany Butlers Desk
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks
Brass
Antique 1810s American Federal Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Desks
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century Irish Desks
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Brass
Antique 1880s English Campaign Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1820s English Bookcases
Brass
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Silver, Iron
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Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique 1770s American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
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Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Desks
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Adam Style Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Dutch Other Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks
Antique Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Desks
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Desks
Brass
20th Century English Modern Desks
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Desks
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Desks
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Dressers
Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British George III Secretaires
Boxwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century English Sheraton Desks
Leather, Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Classical Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Secretaires
Elm, Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1810s American Federal Linen Presses
Brass
Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Victorian Tray Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Desks
Bronze
Antique 1820s American American Empire Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Desks
Bone, Glass, Mahogany, Burl
20th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Satinwood, Mahogany, Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Dressers
Brass
Antique 1890s English George III Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1940s American George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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