19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING AND VERY HIGH QUALITY 19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard. Probably English, unmarked, but undoubtedly by one of the top makers, due t...
Mahogany
$1,496Sale Price|25% Off
Early 21st Century Chippendale Mahogany Server / Drybar
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 21st Century Chippendale Mahogany Buffet Server or Drybar. Measures 36" in width, 18" in depth and stands 34.5" and 38" tall to the top of fretwork.
Brass
Georgian Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany One Drawer Server Cabinet Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Georgian Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany One Drawer Server Cabinet Buffet.
Mahogany
Romweber Antique Chippendale Carved Flame Mahogany Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Chippendale or Georgian style sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Book-matched carved flame mahogany, with ball and claw f...
Brass
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Rolling Buffet Server or Bar Cart
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style rolling buffet server, credenza, or bar cart By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved maho...
Brass
$3,950 / item
Mahogany Buffet
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Buffet is a Chippendale inspired piece of furniture and closely matches our Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront.
Mahogany
$1,496Sale Price|25% Off
Baker Historic Charleston Collection Mahogany Rolling Buffet Server
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Collection Chippendale style Mahogany Rolling Buffet Server. Cross-Banded top in excellent condition.
Mahogany
Antique French Country Queen Anne Style Mahogany Burl Buffet Sideboard Server
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique early 20th century French Country buffet or server, circa 1900. Drawing inspiration from Chippendale and Queen Anne Styling.
Brass
Early 20C Exceptional Chippendale Irish Georgian Style Sideboard by S Hille
By Salomon Hille
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an amazing early 20th century Exceptional Chippendale Irish Georgian style sideboard by Salamon Hille. This piece is simply Magnificent! The Quality is exceptional! Mad...
Mahogany
$1,196Sale Price|25% Off
Victorian Mahogany Rolling Server, 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Mahogany Rolling Server, 2nd Half 19th Century Measures 36" in width, 17.75" in depth and 38" in height at the back. Front Buffet top is 34.5" high. Lower tier clearance ...
Mahogany
Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard Server 1890 Buffet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A gorgeous Victorian four door sideboard in the Chippendale manner Circa 1890 All in flame mahogany with extensive carving on the doors and a pie crust freeze round the top Big piece...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard Buffet, Circa 1940s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Chippendale or Georgian style sideboard buffet or credenza In the manner of Baker Furniture By Northern Furniture Company USA, Circa 1940s Gorgeous book-matched flame...
Brass
Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Carved Sideboard Buffet, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style ornate carved sideboard buffet or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany, with carved cabriole leg...
Brass
The Baker Historic Charleston Collection Mahogany Rolling Buffet Server
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Baker Historic Charleston Collection mahogany cross-banded rolling buffet server, a Chippendale-style piece, crafted in the late 20th century.
Brass
Antique c1880s Solid Mahogany Top Brass Ball & Claw Feet Sideboards Buffet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique c1880s Solid Mahogany Top Brass Ball & Claw Feet Sideboards Buffet MINT for the age.
Brass
$506Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage American Drew Solid Cherry Flip Top Buffet
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s American drew flip top buffet server, dry bar in pristine condition. This piece is on wheels. Open top protected with heat proof material. Finished throughout to the back. Mea...
Brass
Unavailable
H 81.89 in W 78.75 in D 24.81 in
Chippendale Ball-Claw Mahogany Large Buffet with Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Stunning English 19th century large Chippendale style ball and claw buffet or cabinet with mirror on top. The piece was made in London, circa 1890s. The piece is divided into two pa...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 74.81 in W 53.94 in D 20.48 in
Chippendale Style Ball-Claw Mahogany Display Buffet with Marble, 19th Century
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Stunning 19th century English Chippendale style ball and claw, display buffet or cabinet with marble on top and mirror decorated with Ionic capitals, columns and different marquetry ...
Mahogany
Mahogany Chippendale Style Sideboard Buffet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive British mahogany sideboard having two flame-mahogany doors enclosing shelved cabinets flanking an open ‘dog kennel’, all below three larger and two smaller fitted drawe...
Mahogany
Flame Mahogany Councill Craftsman Chippendale Style Sideboard Buffet
By Councill
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful flame mahogany Councill Craftsman sideboard. The sideboard is in good vintage condition.
Mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 70 in D 22.5 in
Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Crotch Mahogany Buffet Sideboard
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1920s. Made from mahogany with a serpentine bowfront featuring a beautifully carved edge over crotch mahogany cabinet / drawer surfaces.
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.25 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
Fine Quality Bernhardt Flame Mahogany Chippendale Lowboy Buffet Sideboard
By Bernhardt
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb quality flame mahogany chippendale style lowboy or buffet from the "Centennial Collection" which was one of their better collections.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 34 in D 20.25 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Rolling Buffet Servers, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale or Georgian style rolling buffet servers, bar carts, or bedside chests By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Circa Late 20th Cent...
Brass
Sold
H 36.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Server Buffet with Bar Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Server Buffet with Bar Interior.
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.25 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Carved Buffet Server Ball Claw Feet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chippendale style flame mahogany carved buffet server ball claw feet Quaint Chippendale style buffet.
Mahogany
Chippendale Style Maitland Smith Faux Bamboo Buffet-Server
By Maitland Smith
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning faux bamboo buffet or server having cabriole legs under a faux tortoise top by Maitland Smith. The details are outstanding throughout with elegant brass pulls that open th...
Brass
Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Curved Front Sideboard Credenza Buffet Server
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Maitland Smith large sideboard in beautiful flame mahogany with a curved front. Multiple drawers with working keys. The brass hardware is raised, very unusual and magnificen...
Mahogany
Flame Mahogany Sideboard Credenza Buffet with Inlay New York Made
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning flame mahogany buffet with all original brass hardware and intricate inlay. Multiple drawers/compartments for all of your flatware and accessories. Handmade by Fancher in Ne...
Brass
Sold
H 39 in W 72 in L 39 in
Councill Craftsman Furniture Mahogany Inlay and Brass Sideboard Buffet Server
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant mahogany Councill Craftsman sideboard has multiple drawers and compartments and features gorgeous line and bell flower inlay. Has lockable drawers/compartments with two keys ...
Brass
c.1900 Chippendale Style Linen Press
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Chippendale style linen press with a single drawer over two doors and a lavish bird's-eye maple fitted interior.
Mahogany, Maple
Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Ornate Carved Sideboard Buffet, circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional newly restored Chippendale style ornate carved flame mahogany sideboard buffet or credenza By Romweber USA, circa 1920s Book-matched flame mahogany and brass ...
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 34 in D 20.25 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Rolling Buffet Server or Bar Cart
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style rolling buffet server, credenza, or bar cart By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved maho...
Brass
Sold
H 38.5 in W 32.5 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Carved Console Hall Table Server Buffet 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Console table or server. A rectangular form made mahogany with two dovetailed drawers and pagoda form hardware. Features gadrooned aprons, ornat...
Mahogany
Sold
H 43 in W 59 in D 24 in
American Solid Mahogany Carved 'Chippendale'-Style Bow Front Buffet/Sideboard
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
American solid mahogany carved 'Chippendale'-style serpentine profile sideboard or buffet, the two side cabinets with carved doors and flanking two long drawers.
Mahogany
Chippendale Buffet Sideboard by ROYAL FURNITURE Co
Located in Lake Worth, FL
PRESS "Continue Reading" BELOW FOR FULL DESCRIPTION Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique c 1910 Chippendale Buffet Sideboard Walnu...
Walnut, Mahogany
Sold
H 41.5 in W 60 in D 20 in
Alexander Julian Home Colours Chippendale Sideboard Buffet Server Ball & Claw
By Universal Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Alexander Julian home colors Chippendale sideboard buffet server ball and claw Up for consideration is a gorgeous Chippendale style sideboard.
Mahogany
Chippendale Style Mahogany Four-Drawer Server by Kaplan Furniture
By Kaplan Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chippendale style server feature mahogany construction with one long upper drawer above central silver and flanking drawers, silver drawer with carved scallop shell, raised on cabrio...
Brass
Sold
H 35.5 in W 34 in D 19 in
Henkel Harris Mahogany Flip Top Rolling Buffet Server and Dry Bar Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
Solid Mahogany dry bar and buffet server by Henkel Harris. It features one large compartmented dovetailed drawer, a storage compartment with shelf and brass hardware. On Very soli...
Brass
Chippendale Sideboard Mahogany Buffet Ball and Claw
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality Mahogany Chippendale manner Sideboard. This Sideboard is Raised Upon Shaped Legs with Boldly Carved Ball and Claw Feet and Carved Acanthus Leaves to the Knees. Circa 1900 The...
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Low Buffet, Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English mahogany Chippendale low buffet ~ Sideboard is a classic rendition of the style, rendered in sumptuous imported mahogany and featuring scrolled legs with talon & ball...
Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 80 in D 24 in
Century Furniture Chippendale Style Mahogany Paw Foot Sideboard Buffet Console
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture Chippendale sideboard. Features a rectangular form with breakfront over 3 drawers and 6 swooping cabriole legs leading to paw feet. Includes a brushed gilt finish, ...
Brass
Sold
H 32.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Baker 4-Drawer Ball and Claw Chippendale Mahogany Banded Sideboard Buffet Server
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker 4-drawer ball and claw Chippendale mahogany banded sideboard buffet. Item features carved ball and claw feet, banded top and drawer fronts, custom glass top, beautiful wood gra...
Brass
Henkel Harris Breakfront Sideboard Buffet Mahogany Inlay
By Henkel Harris
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Henkel Harris mahogany breakfront featuring top and bottom. Why not own the best.
Mahogany
Antique George IV Chippendale Flame Mahogany Buffet c. Mid 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique George IV Chippendale Flame Mahogany Buffet, dating to the mid-19th century, is a beautiful example of craftsmanship and refined design.
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Buffet
By Aw-Lyn
Located in Miami, FL
English Chippendale style mahogany buffet with three crotch mahogany veneer cabinet doors with engraved brass hinges and escutcheon plates opening to an interior fitted with drawers ...
Brass
Chippendale Buffet
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Chippendale mahogany serving cabinet with carved top, one drawer over a panel door on each end and seven drawers in the center, circa 1890.
Mahogany
HICKORY American Masterpiece Mahogany Chippendale Server
By Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style server by Hickory Furniture, from their American Masterpiece Collection. Mahogany with inlays, brass hardware and bracket feet. Three upper drawers of dovetail co...
Brass
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 107 in D 25 in
Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality French Provincial sideboard buffet, crafted circa 1920, exemplifies the timeless charm and craftsmanship of early 20th-century provincial furniture. Constructed fro...
Walnut
$2,695
H 36.75 in W 60.25 in D 21 in
French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard, Circa 1940s
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet By R-Way Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1940s Beautiful book-matched mahogany, with original brass ...
Brass
$4,875
H 73 in W 49 in D 23 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet Server Sideboard Dark Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISTIE 19th Century Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Oak 3 Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet with Drawers~~ c. 1890s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces rece...
Oak
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style buffet server, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut, wit...
Brass
$4,600
H 41.75 in W 87.25 in D 21.25 in
French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet
Located in Carmine, TX
Spectacular French antique Empire sideboard made of flam mahogany, The wood has been finished with a lustrous French polish outside and inside. the buffet has threes drawers over Fou...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique, circa 1880, French carved walnut marble-top top buffet- sideboard server with nicely aged patina. Born in France during the late 19th century Renaissan...
Marble, Brass
$3,495
H 32 in W 72 in D 19.25 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer long dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with original bras...
Brass
$2,995
H 35.5 in W 55.5 in D 19.5 in
Beacon Hill Collection Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard, Circa 1940s
By Beacon Hill
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Beacon Hill Collection USA, Circa 1940s Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware. ...
Brass
$3,875
H 58 in W 65.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique French Buffet Sideboard Server Cupboard Panetiere Highly Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Carved Pegged Oak Buffet, Sideboard, or Server with Panetiere Top~~ HIGHLY CARVED antique French oak buffet, sideboard or server with sliding door panetiere...
Oak
French 19th Century Provincial Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Louis XV period Provincial walnut console table, 19th century, bought in the South of France. The top with a serpentine shaped front molded front and side edges, a serpentine...
Brass
$18,950
H 56.38 in W 82 in D 27 in
A Large English 19th-20th Century Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Server Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and rare English 19th-20th century Chippendale style carved light-walnut three-drawer console - server buffet. The rectangular shaped body surmounted with a carved back moldi...
Bronze
Romweber Chippendale Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole...
Brass
Semi Antique Mahogany Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine server with an overhanging top with carved edge. The apron with three deep drawers with fine brass bat wing bales and an unusual openwork scalloped lower frame. Raised on carv...
Mahogany
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Sideboard, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV or Chippendale style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled avodire wood, w...
Brass
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet is a refined expression of the Renaissance Revival and in this example combines neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks an...
Brass
$1,897Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century Desk Side Dressing
Located in Wisbech, England
Fine Quality Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Table - Early 19th Century Desk Side Dressing. This exceptional piece boasts solid construction with tight joints and no woodworm, rad...
Wood
$1,186
H 36 in W 21 in D 24 in
Customizable Walnut Finish Counter Stool with Beige Upholstery, Sotto Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Sotto counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish, upholstered in beige fabric. The Sotto counter stool is a refined addition to your kitchen island or high-top dini...
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners with leaf carved and reeded uprights, with three graduated drawers with verdigris bra...
Wood
Diminutive Louis XV Style Demilune Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Louis XV style mahogany inlaid commode with a sienna marble top over two inlaid drawers, supported by slender cabriole legs with brass mounts.
Marble
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature vase in elegant upright form reminiscent of the Chinese imperial Willow Leaf form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many a...
Ceramic
$7,000
H 31.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Pink & Gold circa 1955
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic three drawer España bunching chest by Dorothy Draper is without a doubt the most iconic piece of 20th century Hollywood Regency furniture. Sexy. Elegant. Whimsical. As popu...
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 65 in D 44 in
Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Mahogany Extendable Dining Table
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century Chippendale / Georgian style dining or breakfast table by Romweber Industries. Circa 1920s. Made from mahogany with a beautifully carved edge over crotch mahog...
Mahogany
$3,397
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
Classic Antique Style Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant Empire style bench in walnut. Canes seat and sides, generous size-44" wide. Practical and sturdy.
Walnut
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$14,995
H 35 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original patina and interesting provenance! Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late...
Marble, Brass
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a center table, a ...
Wood
Louis XV style Carrara marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Louis XV style Carrara marble fireplace, French, circa 1860, the shaped frieze centred by stylised fleur-de-lys flanked by laurel leaves, the out-turned jambs with acanthus leaves ...
Carrara Marble
1928 René Lalique Centerpiece Bowl Madagascar Monkeys Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Centerpiece Bowl "Madagascar" made in opalescent glass with grey patina by Rene Lalique in 1928. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional model and milky opalescence. heig...
Blown Glass
Antique French Terracotta Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French terra cotta urn with ram's head detail.
Terracotta
Irish Neoclassic Marble Mounted Console Table
Located in Essex, MA
With replaced faux marble top over a conforming frieze with central marble panel with urn inlay flanked by fluting and panels with inlays, raised on square tapered legs.
Other
Mahogany Night Stand
Located in Annville, PA
Our most popular mahogany night stand. A fine quality mahogany nightstand, simple yet beautifully detailed. The three wide drawers over top square reeded legs, adorned with hand carv...
Mahogany
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.