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Billy Haines Style Dark Walnut White Lacquered /Leather Cabinet/Chest Metal Leg
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Westport, CT
William "Billy" Haines style, dark walnut hand rubbed, and off white lacquered bureau, cabinet
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gae "Short" Bookcase with Leather Top
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
available in light Tay and dark Tay wood.  
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bernard Marange Modular Cabinets, France, 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, which was only made in a very short period. This set consists of 2 stacking cabinets which can be
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Bernard Marange Modular Cabinets, France, 1960
Bernard Marange Modular Cabinets, France, 1960
H 67.33 in W 71.26 in D 18.12 in
French dark blue 2-Door Cupboard, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Shelf Cabinet designed by the parisian Designer Eric Gizard is equipped with 2 adjustable lacquered
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ash

Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
adjustable height shelves. The cabinets are mounted on a long Asian floating style stand with short legs
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dresser chest or cabinet standing on shorter legs in a dark ebony finish with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Teak Wood Cabinet with Diamond Motif Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Raised on four short feet and boasting a dark brown patina, our Indonesian large antique cabinet will be
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Memphis Design Storage Cabinet by Schönbuch , 1980s Germany
By Schönbuch
Located in Zagreb, HR
A beautiful postmodern cabinet produced by the high-end German furniture manufacturer Schönbuch
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Side Cabinet with Reddish Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
present carved panels and the back is simply planked with a dark stain. The cabinet is raised on four
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Kitchen Cabinet with Quatrefoil Style Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
straight feet, the cabinet presents recessed panels on the sides and a dark hued planked back. With its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century with four doors, two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Side Cabinet with Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark brown / black lacquer. The cabinet showcases two doors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
back sits elevated on short feet. This Qing Dynasty cabinet is not just a piece of furniture; it is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty Reddish Brown Lacquer Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture. The cabinet is raised on four short
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Small Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
short feet, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer small cabinet from the 19th century will bring
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Four-Door Low Wooden Cabinet with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century four-door wooden low cabinet with hand-painted scenes. This long low cabinet
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Aqua Teal Side Cabinet with Drawers & Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
dark stain. The cabinet is resting on four short feet, with horse hoof accentuation in the front. With
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Pair of Oak Pharmacy Desks - Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pharmacy desks made of hand crafted painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Elegantly Bowed French Marble Top Buffet Console Cabinet w/Greek Key Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
storage. This vintage cabinet from France, circa 1980's, has an elegantly bowed shape, with flattened
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20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble

Chinese Antique Cabinet with Carved Birds in the Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period armoire from the early 20th century with dark brown rubbed
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Intarsio Cupboard by Erika Gambella
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Nothing short of impeccable quality, this cupboard features a tall structure entirely handcrafted
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2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Intarsio Cupboard by Erika Gambella
Intarsio Cupboard by Erika Gambella
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Stylish 3 Piece Renzo Rutuli Chest Credenza Travertine Johnson Furniture Co
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Pemberton, NJ
shelf. The chests are mounted on a long Asian floating-style stand with short legs ending with brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Travertine, Brass

18th/19th Century French Provincial Oak Early Marquetry Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
cross inlays, fitted with two dovetailed drawers, over double-door cabinet opening to a large shelved
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Pair Edwardian Inlaid Satinwood Bookcases by Maple & Co Early 20th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
world renowned cabinet makers Maple & Co, circa 1900 in date. Each bookcase features decorative
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 19th century heavily carved dark oak kneehole desk. An
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Antique 1880s English George III Desks

Materials

Oak

Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Louis XVI, with an eclecticist base. In short, the decorative styles that had positioned France at the
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Dressers

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Bronze

Pierre Chapo 'R05' Dressing Table in Walnut, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hellouw, NL
dressing table, which has the title “coiffeuse a sept tiroirs” in the original catalog, a dark walnut wood
Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Bookcase with Red and Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large bookcase from the 19th century with red and dark brown lacquer
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Iron

French Directoire 19th Century Walnut Enfilade with Cross Banded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Directoire style walnut enfilade features a rectangular top sitting above three drawers. Accented with darker
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Credenzas

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Buffet with Burled Drawers and Inlaid Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
motifs in alternating lighter and darker tones, which are neatly encased by a delicate banding. This
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rooms during the long and dark Scandinavian winters. The ensemble is raised on four short tapered
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1810s Gustavian Period Painted Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
aiming at brightening the rooms during the dark winters of Scandinavia. The ensemble is raised on four
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Arne Vodder Sideboard for Sibast Møbler in Rosewood and Metal, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
half wood and half metal. The rosewood has beautiful dark flames and is in excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Metal

16th/17th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Three-tier Court Cupboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
lowest tier plank and frame showcase the beautifully aged distressed dark patina that can only be
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Antique 17th Century European Elizabethan Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Rare Period French 1790s era Directoire Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Prince Howard French Provincial Hollywood Regency Antique White Dresser Credenza
By Prince Howard Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
painted metal hardware, more elegant carvings at the base, and short cabriole legs with carved Queen Anne
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Metal

Swedish Blonde Wood Corner Cupboard Painted With Flowers
Located in Free Union, VA
cabinets and two drawers, working locks with a key. Decoration includes punchwork patterns enhanced with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

A 1920’s White Macassar Fan Inlaid Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
terminates in a small circular inlay of real mother of pearl against a dark American walnut background. Below
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Macassar, Walnut

English Georgian Period 1800s Oak Mule Chest with Lift Top and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
showcasing raised and molded accents. The chest may owe its name to the presence of the three darker hued
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
drawers. Having a wonderfully distressed blue gray painted finish with dark charcoal accents, circa 1890s
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Commode
H 33.67 in W 45.67 in D 20.28 in
Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Four-Drawer Commode with Chamfered Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
, except for the fluted side posts and the delicately carved skirt. The chest is raised on four short
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
three-dimensionality and chiaroscuro to the drawings. With a dark background, the elegant inlays create
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, featuring a handsome dark rich finish, well
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Doshi Lieven Dressing Table 'Chandlo' Ash /Steel/Mirror/ by BD Barcelona
By Doshi Levien
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
plywood (rosewood) and legs in steel, painted in brillant black. Upholstered in dark grey with a bordered
Category

2010s English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
short tapered feet, the chest is painted in a soft grey color typical of the Swedish taste for light
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil
Located in Atlanta, GA
, unfinished. Raised on four short tapered feet with fluted accents, the chest is painted in a soft color
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Carved Stars
Located in Atlanta, GA
dark winters of Scandinavia. They are raised on four short tapered feet angled in the front. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved foliage in their upper section, followed by fluted motifs. The chest is raised on four short
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Émile Gallé "Chardons des Sables" Chest of Drawers
By Emile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
hardwoods to serve as a secondary pattern to the dominant dark veining. The walnut carcass of the piece
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Cenedese Dark Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in dark red by Cenedese of Murano, Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sarreid Ltd American Country Farmhouse Pine Kitchen Island Harvest Table Cabinet
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
. Features three drawers over three cabinets on each side as well as two drawers on the shorter sides and an
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Late 20th Century Country Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Japanese Sado ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with extensive iron hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-quality Sado wooden ishô’dansu (cabinet of drawers) in two sections. Heavily clad with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in dark deep red attributed to Ermanno
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a decorative panel and a Florentine geometrical pattern in various earthy tones, light, dark
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Metal

Italian Louis XVI bedside table or small sideboard, 1780
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Vicenza, IT
essences. The front of the neoclassical cabinet is divided into an upper drawer and a lower door which
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Beautiful 19th Century Linear Padauk Sideboard c. 1850
Located in Heathfield, GB
condtion. With two long over four short and deep drawers, each retaining finely cast original brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Padouk

Ico Parisi Style Large Round Italian Coffee Table
By Ico Parisi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
and designer but also a photographer, film director, and painter, in short, an all-around artist; he
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sapele Wood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Monograph: Robert Irwin Getty Garden (hand signed and inscribed by Robert Irwin)
By Robert Irwin
Located in New York, NY
In Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder, Weschler took readers through the Museum of Jurassic Technology in
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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

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Short Dark Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal short dark cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every short dark cabinet was constructed with great care. Find 230 options for an antique or vintage short dark cabinet now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect short dark cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A short dark cabinet, designed in the mid-century modern, Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Howard & Sons Ltd, Stanley Furniture and Harrods each produced at least one beautiful short dark cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Short Dark Cabinet?

A short dark cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,777, while the lowest priced sells for $578 and the highest can go for as much as $98,850.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

Questions About Short Dark Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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