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Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 60"
Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 60"

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 60"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

works as a sideboard, buffet, credenza, media console, dining storage unit, or entry cabinet. Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"
Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

works as a sideboard, buffet, credenza, media console, dining storage unit, or entry cabinet. Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"
Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

works as a sideboard, buffet, credenza, media console, dining storage unit, or entry cabinet. Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"
Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

works as a sideboard, buffet, credenza, media console, dining storage unit, or entry cabinet. Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"
Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"

Minimalist Wave Credenza – Sculpted Metal Sideboard, Buffet, 86"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

works as a sideboard, buffet, credenza, media console, dining storage unit, or entry cabinet. Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Copper, Sheet Metal

French Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1800
French Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1800

French Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

patina of the wood reflects generations of use. At just under 6' long, this will serve well as a buffet

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

20th Century Long Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet from Belgium
20th Century Long Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet from Belgium

20th Century Long Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet from Belgium

Located in Round Top, TX

20th century long sideboard buffet from Belgium, crafted in bleached oak. The case features three

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

20th Century Long Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet from Belgium
20th Century Long Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet from Belgium

20th Century Long Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet from Belgium

Located in Round Top, TX

over four cabinet doors, with the two flanking ends slightly set back for added depth and shape

Category

20th Century Belgian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Italian Tuscan Mahogany Sideboard Buffet by HICKORY CHAIR
Italian Tuscan Mahogany Sideboard Buffet by HICKORY CHAIR

Italian Tuscan Mahogany Sideboard Buffet by HICKORY CHAIR

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

style featuring rich, warm-toned wood, intricate detailing on the top molding and flanked by side

Category

Vintage 1980s Neoclassical Revival Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century French Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
20th Century French Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

20th Century French Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

fluted carved details along the canted sides and between the cabinet doors. Simple diamond detailing

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard
Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard

Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this stunning

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Birch

Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

escutcheons remain in place. Cabinet door locks do not function smoothly or consistently and keys are best

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Pair of Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Brutalist Buffet for Craft
Pair of Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Brutalist Buffet for Craft

Pair of Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Brutalist Buffet for Craft

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Lynn, MA

A set of brutalist buffet designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft. The brutalist design is from the

Category

20th Century American Other Sideboards

Materials

Resin

Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan Oak Raffia Sideboard Buffet
Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan Oak Raffia Sideboard Buffet

Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan Oak Raffia Sideboard Buffet

By McGuire, Barbara Barry

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional sideboard server or buffet designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. The sideboard

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Circa 1700 French Oak Buffet Deux Corps
Exceptional Circa 1700 French Oak Buffet Deux Corps

Exceptional Circa 1700 French Oak Buffet Deux Corps

Located in Dallas, TX

buffet deux corps can be used in a kitchen, dining room, or anywhere a large statement piece with

Category

Antique Early 1700s French Louis XIV Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Buffet Dry Bar Sideboard Mahogany by HICKORY WHITE
Buffet Dry Bar Sideboard Mahogany by HICKORY WHITE

Buffet Dry Bar Sideboard Mahogany by HICKORY WHITE

By Hickory White

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Rolling Buffet Dry Bar Sideboard Fliptop Flame Mahogany

Category

Vintage 1970s Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Tall French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
Early 19th Century Tall French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Early 19th Century Tall French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

gives the wood a lighter appearance. The cabinet features carved panel doors with fluted detailing

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard
19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Buffet with Built-In Hotplate
Mid-Century Modern Buffet with Built-In Hotplate

Mid-Century Modern Buffet with Built-In Hotplate

Located in Brooklyn, NY

solid walnut. Has three drawers with two cabinet spaces on the side for storage. (Please confirm item

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Gray Gustavian Pine Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Gray Gustavian Pine Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80

Gray Gustavian Pine Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

Tall Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine sideboard with attractive curved sides and traditional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

English Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet with Liquor Tray
English Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet with Liquor Tray

English Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet with Liquor Tray

Located in Evergreen, CO

opens to a single shelf, and the left door opens to a pull-out liquor tray with room to store 12 bottles

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality Baker Furniture Satinwood Inlaid Sheraton Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Fine Quality Baker Furniture Satinwood Inlaid Sheraton Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

Fine Quality Baker Furniture Satinwood Inlaid Sheraton Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

embodying Baker’s reputation for luxury and refinement. Perfect for a formal dining room, entryway, or

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Smooth Copper Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade
Smooth Copper Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade

Smooth Copper Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

. Functions as a credenza, buffet, sideboard, media console, or dining storage piece. Available in all twelve

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Copper, Sheet Metal

Smooth Brass Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade
Smooth Brass Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade

Smooth Brass Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

. Functions as a credenza, buffet, sideboard, media console, or dining storage piece. Available in all twelve

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Buffet Sideboard
Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Buffet Sideboard

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Buffet Sideboard

By Portois & Fix

Located in Dallas, TX

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese buffet sideboard. Part of a complete Dining Room Set comprising

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Smooth Brass Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu
Smooth Brass Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu

Smooth Brass Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

, sideboard, buffet, or dining storage unit. Available in smooth finish across all four metals. Custom sizing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Smooth Copper Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu
Smooth Copper Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu

Smooth Copper Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

, sideboard, buffet, or dining storage unit. Available in smooth finish across all four metals. Custom sizing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Copper, Sheet Metal

Late 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Gustavian Style Sideboard Buffet
Late 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Gustavian Style Sideboard Buffet

Late 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Gustavian Style Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

fluted cabinet doors. The case features fluted side columns topped with carved floral medallions and a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"
Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, carved by hand, runs across the front and continues along the sides, giving the cabinet a seamless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"
Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, carved by hand, runs across the front and continues along the sides, giving the cabinet a seamless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Copper, Sheet Metal

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"
Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, carved by hand, runs across the front and continues along the sides, giving the cabinet a seamless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"
Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, carved by hand, runs across the front and continues along the sides, giving the cabinet a seamless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"
Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 86"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, carved by hand, runs across the front and continues along the sides, giving the cabinet a seamless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"
Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, carved by hand, runs across the front and continues along the sides, giving the cabinet a seamless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"
Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, carved by hand, runs across the front and continues along the sides, giving the cabinet a seamless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"
Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"

Artisanal Wave Credenza – Hand-Carved Sideboard, Metal Buffet, 60"

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, carved by hand, runs across the front and continues along the sides, giving the cabinet a seamless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Copper, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Med. Hammered Copper Louise Floral Credenza – Carved Buffet
Art Deco Med. Hammered Copper Louise Floral Credenza – Carved Buffet

Art Deco Med. Hammered Copper Louise Floral Credenza – Carved Buffet

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

three central drawers. Works as a credenza, sideboard, buffet, or dining storage piece. Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Copper, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Med. Hammered Brass Louise Floral Credenza – Carved Buffet
Art Deco Med. Hammered Brass Louise Floral Credenza – Carved Buffet

Art Deco Med. Hammered Brass Louise Floral Credenza – Carved Buffet

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

. Works as a credenza, sideboard, buffet, or dining storage piece. Available in medium hammered finish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE CIRCA 1850 FRENCH WALNUT ORNATELY CARVED BUFFET SiDEBOARD
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE CIRCA 1850 FRENCH WALNUT ORNATELY CARVED BUFFET SiDEBOARD

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE CIRCA 1850 FRENCH WALNUT ORNATELY CARVED BUFFET SiDEBOARD

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

French Walnut ornately carved Buffet sideboard Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it

Category

Antique 1850s French Early Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Audoux - Minnet - Inspired - Buffet - Rattan - 1970s - France - Mid-Century
Audoux - Minnet - Inspired - Buffet - Rattan - 1970s - France - Mid-Century

Audoux - Minnet - Inspired - Buffet - Rattan - 1970s - France - Mid-Century

By Dal Vera, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

blend of rattan and delicate woven side panels, reminiscent of the iconic style that made Audoux Minet a

Category

Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Rattan, Burlap

Smooth White Bronze Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade
Smooth White Bronze Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade

Smooth White Bronze Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet, Handmade

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

central drawers. Functions as a credenza, buffet, sideboard, media console, or dining storage piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Smooth Antq. White Bronze Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet

Smooth Antq. White Bronze Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Buffet

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

formed from the Smooth Antiqued White Bronze cladding. The exterior covers every surface: front, sides

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Smooth White Bronze Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu
Smooth White Bronze Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu

Smooth White Bronze Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

credenza, sideboard, buffet, or dining storage unit. Available in smooth finish across all four metals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Pine Sideboard Console Buffet
19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Pine Sideboard Console Buffet

19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Pine Sideboard Console Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

scraped, adding to the aged character and grace of this pine buffet. One key is included with functioning

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XVI Demilune Carrara Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet
French 19th Century Louis XVI Demilune Carrara Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet

French 19th Century Louis XVI Demilune Carrara Marble Top Sideboard / Buffet

Located in Carmine, TX

This elegant late 19th century cabinet is crafted in the Louis XVI style, a design tradition that

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet
1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet

1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet

Located in Hanover, MA

Impressive, practical and highly functional cocktail bar storage buffet cabinet from France circa

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood and Walnut Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Fantastic Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood and Walnut Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920

Fantastic Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood and Walnut Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920

By Rockford National Furniture Company 1

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

surface offers ample space for serving, display, or use as a statement console in a dining room, entryway

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Sideboards

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Smooth Antq. White Bronze Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu

Smooth Antq. White Bronze Fleur de Lis Credenza – Carved Buffet, Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

three central drawers. Works as a credenza, sideboard, buffet, or dining storage unit. Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Antique 19th Century Bleached Oak 3-Door Sideboard Buffet from France
Antique 19th Century Bleached Oak 3-Door Sideboard Buffet from France

Antique 19th Century Bleached Oak 3-Door Sideboard Buffet from France

Located in Round Top, TX

an upper plate rack at an earlier point in time. This sideboard buffet is restored, strong, stable

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Country Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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Dining Room Cabinet Buffet Side For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dining room cabinet buffet side you’re looking for. A dining room cabinet buffet side — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 38 options for an antique or vintage dining room cabinet buffet side now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dining room cabinet buffet side, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A dining room cabinet buffet side made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one dining room cabinet buffet side that is appealing in its simplicity, but Geraldo de Barros, Giorgio Collection and Faarup Møbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dining Room Cabinet Buffet Side?

The average selling price for a dining room cabinet buffet side at 1stDibs is $6,500, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $105,181 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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