Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
18th Century American Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
19th Century English Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Copper
Early 19th Century French Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Bronze
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Wood, Mahogany
1920s French Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Oak
1920s French Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Olive, Burl
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Wood
19th Century American Federal Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French Other Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
1880s French Renaissance Revival Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Oak
Late 18th Century Sheraton Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany
1920s French Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Copper
19th Century French French Provincial Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Satinwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Marble, Bronze
1890s French Louis XIII Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Eastlake Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Cherry
Early 20th Century Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
19th Century French Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Marble, Ormolu
Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Oak
Early 19th Century Spanish Louis XVI Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Hardwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
19th Century American Country Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Wood
1810s Danish Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany
1870s French Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany
1810s French Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Wood
19th Century American Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Oak
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Wood
1810s German Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Walnut
1790s Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Steel
19th Century French Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Ormolu
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany
19th Century English Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Marble
1830s English Regency Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Danish Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Metal
Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk Antique
Mahogany, Baize
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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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