Marble Top Secretary
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Empire Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique 1850s Secretaires
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Secretaires
Marble
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Secretaires
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Marble
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Secretaires
Marble
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Marble
Antique 1850s French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Silver, Bronze
Antique 1890s American High Victorian Bookcases
Breccia Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dressers
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Nutwood, Oak, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Secretaires
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Argentine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Marble
20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Marble
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century Secretaires
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Desks
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Early 20th Century Desks
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Before attaching a marble top to a table, make sure the table can handle the weight. Then, clean the surface and apply a silicone adhesive and attach the marble. Save the hassle and shop a selection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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