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Murano Black Glass Buffet
Murano Black Glass Buffet

Murano Black Glass Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine modern Italian designer black glass and brass buffet. Circa 2000. Perfect for today's transitional designs!

Category

Early 2000s Buffets

Materials

Blown Glass

French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet
French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet

French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French empire black lacquered buffet with Belgian black marble top.

Category

Antique 19th Century Buffets

Materials

Marble

Stunning Edward Wormely Chest/Buffet/Credenza in Black Lacquer
Stunning Edward Wormely Chest/Buffet/Credenza in Black Lacquer

Stunning Edward Wormely Chest/Buffet/Credenza in Black Lacquer

By Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Wonderful design allows for use as a chest, buffet or credenza. Restored in black lacquer to provide contrast for the sublime brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

buffet "Lignes" in Black And White Marquetry Bronze Filet
buffet "Lignes" in Black And White Marquetry Bronze Filet

buffet "Lignes" in Black And White Marquetry Bronze Filet

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

The buffet "Lignes" designed by Aymeric Lefort, is made in tinted pear and holly wood marquetry. The inside is made in ash/olive and has two drawers and middle shelves. The worksho...

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Hunt Buffet Desserte
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Hunt Buffet Desserte

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Hunt Buffet Desserte

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring remarkable craftsmanship and Old World character into a dining room, lodge, or grand entry with this richly carved antique French Black Forest hunt buffet desserte. Crafted in ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Oak

Tow Doors Buffet in Leather Marquetry White Black Orange

Tow Doors Buffet in Leather Marquetry White Black Orange

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

“Coup d Oeuil” Buffet is a leather marquetry buffet opening in tow doors. The handles are surrounded in collared leather filet. Made in “Tassin” workshop in Paris .

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Buffets

Materials

Leather

19th Century County French Walnut Buffet with Black Marble Top
19th Century County French Walnut Buffet with Black Marble Top

19th Century County French Walnut Buffet with Black Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century County French walnut buffet with black marble top was meticulously crafted completely by hand during the mid-1700s by obviously talented ebenistes from select indigenous...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Marble, Steel

1940's Hollywood Regency Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Painted Buffet
1940's Hollywood Regency Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Painted Buffet

1940's Hollywood Regency Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Painted Buffet

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Beautiful 1940's Hollywood Regency Asian/ Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Cabinet/ Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry Bar.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Wood

White and Black Marquetry buffet kinetic effect By Aymeric LEFORT
White and Black Marquetry buffet kinetic effect By Aymeric LEFORT

White and Black Marquetry buffet kinetic effect By Aymeric LEFORT

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

The buffet "ondulation 2" is made of 42 squares in sycamore and black-tinted sycamore, creating a kinetic effect.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Moooi Zio Buffet in Black Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio

Moooi Zio Buffet in Black Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio

By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Tow Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort
Tow Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort

Tow Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Tow doors "Ondulation 2" buffet, in white and black tinted Sycomore. This buffet has been built in 2018 and is the number six of the standard size.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Two Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort
Two Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort

Two Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Two doors "Ondulation 2" buffet, in white and black tinted Sycomore. This buffet has been built in 2018 and is the number six of the standard size.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Tow Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort
Tow Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort

Tow Doors Buffet "Ondulation 2" Sycomore and Black Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Tow doors "Ondulation 2" buffet, in white and black tinted Sycomore. This buffet has been built in 2018 and is the number six of the standard size.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Louis Philippe Black Lacquer Marble Top Buffet Credenza Sideboard, 19th Century
Louis Philippe Black Lacquer Marble Top Buffet Credenza Sideboard, 19th Century

Louis Philippe Black Lacquer Marble Top Buffet Credenza Sideboard, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Louis Philippe antique black lacquer refinish French vanity cabinet with richly crafted marble top and flamed walnut structure with two main drawers. The Louis-Philippe style duri...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

White and Black Marquetry buffet kinetic effect By Aymeric LEFORT
White and Black Marquetry buffet kinetic effect By Aymeric LEFORT

White and Black Marquetry buffet kinetic effect By Aymeric LEFORT

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

The buffet "ondulation 2" is made of 42 squares in sycamore and black-tinted sycamore, creating a kinetic effect.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

SUPERB 19th Century Antique French HIGHLY CARVED Oak "Hunt" "Harvest" Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recent...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Oak

Black hand-painted Buffet or Sideboard probably made in Asia Well Constructed
Black hand-painted Buffet or Sideboard probably made in Asia Well Constructed

Black hand-painted Buffet or Sideboard probably made in Asia Well Constructed

Located in Highwood, IL

When we look closely at our Black painted Buffet, it appears that when new it was most likely finished in a natural wood stain, later painted white and finally, its current shade of ...

Category

1990s Asian Country Buffets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Buffet "Losange" Three Doors in Zebrano and Black Metal Legs
Buffet "Losange" Three Doors in Zebrano and Black Metal Legs

Buffet "Losange" Three Doors in Zebrano and Black Metal Legs

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Buffet "Losange" Succsesion of square panel in Zebrano Marquetry .

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Buffet
Vintage Art Deco Buffet

Vintage Art Deco Buffet

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Art Deco Buffet

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage Art Deco buffet from Lyon, France dating back to 1925. Buffet has two side cabinets and two front doors. Designed by Krass.

Category

Early 20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Metal

Modern Black Milano Linea Buffet in Blue/Ivory Glass Mosaic Ercole Home
Modern Black Milano Linea Buffet in Blue/Ivory Glass Mosaic Ercole Home

Modern Black Milano Linea Buffet in Blue/Ivory Glass Mosaic Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Milano Linea buffet by Ercole home has a 3-door front, with black stain finish on oak.

Category

2010s American Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Wood

New   Blue wood  Marquetry Buffet, Black Marble and Bronze Filets
New   Blue wood  Marquetry Buffet, Black Marble and Bronze Filets

New Blue wood Marquetry Buffet, Black Marble and Bronze Filets

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

"Labyrinth" sideboard opening two doors, in marquetry of charm and sycamore, tinted with gradations of blue, ebony of Gabon and bronze filets, discovering a zebrano interior with she...

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

antique French   gothic Buffet

antique French gothic Buffet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French late 19 th century buffet, the patina is so much nicer in person ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Brass

Buffet “Ondulation ”  Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry  by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet “Ondulation ”  Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry  by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet “Ondulation ” Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

“Ondulation 2” is an association of 52 squares, Black tinted sycamore and White sycamore marquetry to create a Kinetic distortion.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Buffet “Ondulation ”  Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry  by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet “Ondulation ”  Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry  by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet “Ondulation ” Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

“Ondulation 2” is an association of 52 squares, Black tinted sycamore and White sycamore marquetry to create a Kinetic distortion.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Kinetic Buffet by Aymeric Lefort, Black and White Marquetry, France
Kinetic Buffet by Aymeric Lefort, Black and White Marquetry, France

Kinetic Buffet by Aymeric Lefort, Black and White Marquetry, France

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

“Ondulation 2” is an association of 42 squares (black and white, Black tinted sycamore and oxidize sycamore) marquetry to create a kinetic distortion. Aymeric Lefort (b. France 19...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Buffet in Burr Elm with Black Marble Top
19th Century French Buffet in Burr Elm with Black Marble Top

19th Century French Buffet in Burr Elm with Black Marble Top

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A refined French buffet from the 19th century, beautifully crafted in burr elm veneer with a luminous golden tone and rich, figured grain.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange"Feu" Black Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange"Feu" Black Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange"Feu" Black Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Buffet " Fillets" in orange and black sycamore. Opens in ftow-door s model designed by Aymeric Lefort for the Hermes office in Paris 2012.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Buffet Polish Lacquer Finish Top Black Aziz Marble Pulls Chrome with Micromosaic
Buffet Polish Lacquer Finish Top Black Aziz Marble Pulls Chrome with Micromosaic

Buffet Polish Lacquer Finish Top Black Aziz Marble Pulls Chrome with Micromosaic

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

Buffet “Ondulation ”  Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry  by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet “Ondulation ”  Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry  by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet “Ondulation ” Black and White Sycomore wood marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

“Ondulation 2” is an association of 52 squares, Black tinted sycamore and White sycamore marquetry to create a Kinetic distortion.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Cityscape Buffet by Paul Evans
Cityscape Buffet by Paul Evans

Cityscape Buffet by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in PARIS, FR

Paul Evans — Commode buffet Acier chromé et brossé, fibre de verre laquée H. 81 x L. 140 x P. 60 cm Chrome and brushed steel, fiberglass lacquered top H. 31.8 x W. 55 x 23.6 in...

Category

Vintage 1970s Buffets

Materials

Steel

New  Buffet  in Hermes Orange "Feu"  and Black Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
New  Buffet  in Hermes Orange "Feu"  and Black Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

New Buffet in Hermes Orange "Feu" and Black Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Buffet " Fillets" in orange and black sycamore. Opens in ftow-door s model designed by Aymeric Lefort for the Hermes office in Paris 2012.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Japanese Black Lacquer Buffet
French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Japanese Black Lacquer Buffet

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Japanese Black Lacquer Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tulipwood, ormolu, Japanese black lacquer, and white Carrara marble buffet. The buffet is raised by fine square tapered legs with square mottled ormolu sabots and lovely circular mou...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

New Buffet in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort
New Buffet in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

New Buffet in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Buffet "Fillets" in orange and black sycamore. The buffet opens in one doors, they is a shelve the middle of the furniture.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Buffet " Fillets" in orange and black sycamore. Opens in four-doors model designed by Aymeric Lefort for the Hermes office in Paris 2012.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Buffet " Fillets" in orange and black sycamore . Opens in four-door model designed by Aymeric Lefort for the Hermes office in Paris 2012.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Sycamore

Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Buffet " Fillets" in orange and black sycamore . Opens in four-door model designed by Aymeric Lefort for the Hermes office in Paris 2012.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Moooi No Screw No Glue Buffet in Black Diamond Richlite by Joost Van Bleiswijk
Moooi No Screw No Glue Buffet in Black Diamond Richlite by Joost Van Bleiswijk

Moooi No Screw No Glue Buffet in Black Diamond Richlite by Joost Van Bleiswijk

By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

No Screw No Glue Buffet by Joost van Bleiswijk is a celebration of crafting and timeless design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets

Materials

Resin, Paper

Three-Door Ribbon Mahogany Buffet
Three-Door Ribbon Mahogany Buffet

Three-Door Ribbon Mahogany Buffet

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A handsome three-door buffet veneered in ribbon mahogany with set-back back side sections. The cabinet features diamond matched veneers on the front of all three doors and a nice cha...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Buffets

Buffet “Ondulation ” Grand Modele in Black and White Sycomore  by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet “Ondulation ” Grand Modele in Black and White Sycomore  by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet “Ondulation ” Grand Modele in Black and White Sycomore by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

“Ondulation 2” is an association of 52 squares, Black tinted sycamore and White sycamore marquetry to create a Kinetic distortion.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Canvas, Sycamore, Wood, Lacquer

Buffet “Ondulation 2” in Black and White  Sycomore Marquetery  by Aymeric Lefort
Buffet “Ondulation 2” in Black and White  Sycomore Marquetery  by Aymeric Lefort

Buffet “Ondulation 2” in Black and White Sycomore Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

“Ondulation 2” is an association of 42 squares, Black tinted sycamore and White sycamore marquetry to create a Kinetic distortion.

Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Sycamore

Buffet in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti IN STOCK
Buffet in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti IN STOCK

Buffet in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti IN STOCK

By Kifu Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Handcrafted from luxurious black shagreen, this buffet showcases a unique textured surface, beautifully contrasted by flowing lines of bronze patina brass that create an organic, flu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Modern Industrial 4-Door Media Buffet with Black Steel by Ercole Home
Modern Industrial 4-Door Media Buffet with Black Steel by Ercole Home

Modern Industrial 4-Door Media Buffet with Black Steel by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Industrial buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 4-door front with touch latch. The wood is finished in a Wenge on oak. Hand-painted white dust eglomise glass are on the door...

Category

2010s American Buffets

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble
18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble

18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th century French Provincial French Buffe*t with Black Shell Marble *Buffet de Chasse (Hunt Board/Buffet) This beautiful example , is a substantial yet subtle sideboard with ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Marble, Iron

Hand-Carved Diamond Front "Origami" Buffet
Hand-Carved Diamond Front "Origami" Buffet

Hand-Carved Diamond Front "Origami" Buffet

By Kelly Behun Studio

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved wall-mounted buffet, credenza or console shown in ebonized abraded ash with maple interior. Shown with custom green lacquer interior - additional fee. Measures: 85" L...

Category

2010s American Buffets

Materials

Ash, Lacquer, Maple

French Art Deco Macassar "ZIGZAG" Buffet Credenza
French Art Deco Macassar "ZIGZAG" Buffet Credenza

French Art Deco Macassar "ZIGZAG" Buffet Credenza

Located in North Bergen, NJ

A spectacular French Art Deco Macassar “zigzag” buffet with geometric and floral motif. Having brass polished hardware that compliments the wood beautifully. Has been professionally ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Jules Leleu Style Buffet
French Art Deco Jules Leleu Style Buffet

French Art Deco Jules Leleu Style Buffet

By Jules Leleu

Located in North Bergen, NJ

French Art Deco Jules Leleu buffet Having beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay with gorgeous marquetry. Bronze detail highlighting the wood beautifully. The craftsman ship is incredible,...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Buffet, Bronze & Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Buffet, Bronze & Carrara Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Buffet, Bronze & Carrara Marble

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique French Louis XVI style buffet topped with a Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze rings and clogs. Three dovetailed drawers and three doors with two keys, b...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Art Deco Numbered Gaston Poisson Buffet
French Art Deco Numbered Gaston Poisson Buffet

French Art Deco Numbered Gaston Poisson Buffet

By Gaston Poisson

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning French Art Deco numbered (2455) buffet by designer Gaston Poisson. This sideboard having beautiful mahogany wood and marble top is accented with keys that have Gaston Poisso...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Buffets

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Black Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black buffet you’re looking for. A black buffet — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 446 options for an antique or vintage black buffet now, or shop our selection of 82 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the black buffet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each black buffet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one black buffet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Michel Buffet, Aymeric Lefort and Bernard Buffet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Black Buffet?

Prices for a black buffet start at $300 and top out at $195,000 with the average selling for $6,753.

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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