Butterfly Buffet
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1810s French Restauration Buffets
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Italian Other Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets
Elm
2010s American Modern Tables
Brass
20th Century Czech Vases
Metal
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Paint, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Canvas, Paper, Charcoal
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Rosewood
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Art Deco Fireplaces and Man...
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Bronze
2010s American Georgian Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Velvet
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Sideboards
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-18th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Credenzas
Brass
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Buffets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Buffets
Wood
20th Century French Prints
20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Hardwood, Oak, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Buffets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Buffets
Brass
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Credenzas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sideboards
Brass
1990s Italian Modern Cabinets
Bronze, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sideboards
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Bronze
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cupboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers
Wood, Paint
Antique 17th Century English Medieval Sideboards
Iron
Vintage 1970s Buffets
Laminate, Ash, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Buffets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Macassar
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Macassar
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic, Faience
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Buffets
Rosewood
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Buffets
Brass
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Buffets
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Buffets
Burl, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Teak
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Buffets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Furniture
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 1880s Japanese Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Buffets
Wood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Buffets
Walnut
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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.
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