Drop Front Secretary Antique
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Maple
Late 19th Century Sheraton Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
1870s French Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Drop Front Secretary Antique
Bronze
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
1810s French Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century Eastlake Drop Front Secretary Antique
Cherry
Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Drop Front Secretary Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
19th Century English Drop Front Secretary Antique
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood, Burl
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Birch, Cherry
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Drop Front Secretary Antique
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
1770s Swedish Rococo Drop Front Secretary Antique
Pine
1920s French Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Drop Front Secretary Antique
Olive, Burl
19th Century English Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Marble
19th Century Unknown Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Metal
1920s French Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Antique
Oak
1920s French Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Antique
Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s French Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Antique
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Birch
19th Century Swiss Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Marble
Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Front Secretary Antique
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Front Secretary Antique
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
19th Century Dutch Drop Front Secretary Antique
Oak, Paint
19th Century French Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Brass
Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Drop Front Secretary Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Oak
19th Century American Federal Drop Front Secretary Antique
Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Louis XVI Drop Front Secretary Antique
Hardwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Drop Front Secretary Antique
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Bronze
19th Century American Drop Front Secretary Antique
Wood
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Antique
Bronze
19th Century American Country Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
1810s Danish Empire Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Sheraton Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
1880s French Renaissance Revival Drop Front Secretary Antique
Oak
19th Century French Other Drop Front Secretary Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French French Provincial Drop Front Secretary Antique
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Drop Front Secretary Antique
Copper
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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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