Unusual Buffet
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Buffets
Steel
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Steel
Antique 19th Century Welsh Victorian Buffets
Walnut, Oak, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Buffets
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Buffets
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Buffets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Modern Tables
Laminate, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Pine
Early 20th Century Buffets
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Louis XIV Buffets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Pine
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Buffets
Late 20th Century Buffets
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Buffets
Pine
Antique 1810s French Louis XIV Buffets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Buffets
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-18th Century German Buffets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century American Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets
Walnut, Bone
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Buffets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets
Cherry
Antique 1850s French Gothic Buffets
Antique Late 18th Century French Buffets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Buffets
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Buffets
Antique Early 1900s French Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Buffets
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Regency Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Late 20th Century Rustic Buffets
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Buffets
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Buffets
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Buffets
Teak, Glass, Ebony
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Buffets
Teak, Glass, Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Walnut, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
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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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