Chinoiserie Secretaries
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Spanish Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Italian George III Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American George II Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Secretaires
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century European Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Console Tables
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
2010s Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood, Glass
20th Century American George III Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Cane, Wood
2010s American Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Antique 1860s English Secretaires
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
20th Century Secretaires
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Sheraton Chairs
Wood, Bog Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Queen Anne Secretaires
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Italian Georgian Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Secretaires
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian George II Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Paint, Leather, Wood
1990s American Queen Anne Secretaires
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Antique 18th Century British Desks
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
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