Antique Italian Secretary Desk
1790s Italian Louis XV Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
1890s American Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Elm, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Lacquer, Wood
1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Olive, Burl
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Kingwood, Tulipwood, Satinwood, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut, Mirror
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Mirror, Giltwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut, Burl
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Paper, Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Paint
1760s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century European Empire Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Kingwood, Tulipwood, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Nutwood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
1920s Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
1840s Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Italian Secretary Desk
1820s Italian French Provincial Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Olive
1890s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Beech
1850s Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Mahogany, Olive, Rosewood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Poplar
19th Century Italian Other Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
19th Century Italian Regency Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Italian Secretary Desk
19th Century Italian Antique Italian Secretary Desk
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Italian Secretary Desk
Bronze
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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