Art Deco Secretary Desk
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Goatskin, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
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Brass
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Chrome
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Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
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Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Secretaires
Nickel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Secretaires
Brass
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Cherry
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires
20th Century French Secretaires
Macassar, Ebony
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Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires
Brass
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Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Mirror, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Mirror, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vitrines
Steel
20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
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Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass, Wire
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Secretaires
Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Secretaires
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires
Burl
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Metal
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Wood
Vintage 1930s French Secretaires
Walnut
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Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1930s American Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cabinets
Chrome
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Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Secretaires
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Gold Leaf
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.