French Provincial Secretary
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Antique 1860s Secretaires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Secretaires
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian French Provincial Secretaires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Prints
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Prints
Paper
Antique 17th Century Dutch Maps
Paper
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Antique 1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Wood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks
Walnut, Glass
Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1870s Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
20th Century American Corner Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique 1780s Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1940s Rococo Revival Secretaires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis Philippe Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1790s Dutch Baroque Secretaires
Mahogany
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Desks
Wood
Antique 1770s French French Provincial Secretaires
Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires
Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Regency Desks
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Oak, Paint
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Secretaires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 1770s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks
Metal
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Maple
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Dutch French Provincial Secretaires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Secretaires
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian French Provincial Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Secretaires
Antique 1820s Italian French Provincial Desks
Olive
Vintage 1910s European French Provincial Prints
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century American French Provincial Desks
Brass
2010s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Rococo Secretaires
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Desks and Writin...
Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Vitrines
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.