Secretary Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century Unknown Baltic Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 1860s Spanish Rustic Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires
Wood
2010s German Modern Secretaires
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Walnut, Mirror
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Zebra Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Birch, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Secretaires
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Secretaires
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards
Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1920s German Industrial Secretaires
Glass, Oak, Pine, Plywood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1920s Spanish Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Burl
Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Nickel
Early 20th Century Secretaires
Macassar
Antique 1750s English George III Secretaires
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Pine
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Wrought Iron, Metal, Metallic Thread
Vintage 1940s Rococo Revival Secretaires
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Bronze, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Spanish Cabinets
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Aluminum
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Glass, Wood, Walnut
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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