Small Sideboard Buffet
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Maple, Goatskin
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Buffets
Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Sideboards
Cherry
Vintage 1930s Italian Sideboards
Cherry
Early 20th Century English Buffets
Vintage 1960s Italian Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Nickel
Antique 1850s Italian Sideboards
Chestnut
Antique 1850s Italian Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Marble, Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Marble, Nickel
20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Demi-lune Tables
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Buffets
Burl, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Buffets
Antique 1840s Swedish Louis Philippe Sideboards
Amboyna
Vintage 1950s American Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas
Marble
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The terms buffet and sideboard are used interchangeably, although buffets generally have higher legs and stand 34 to 38 inches tall.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Buffet tables and sideboards are both types of cabinet furniture. Though often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece which is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard (it's not uncommon to find a sideboard in a foyer, however). Find a wide range of mid-century modern buffets and sideboards on 1stDibs.
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