Credenzas were extremely popular during the latter half of the 19th Century and are thought to have an Italian origin, as the name suggests. This name appears to come from the Latin word for “trust” and is believed to stem from the tradition of placing food on sideboards in full view of visiting guests to highlight the honourable intentions of the host. Some households would even get a servant to test the food to assure everyone that no poisonous schemes had been hatched. However, thankfully, nowadays the credenza acts as a decorative as well as functional furniture piece for the placement of a whole host of items that will not bring apprehension to your friends and family.

This beautifully crafted Sachi credenza can be situated in a number of possible interiors. If you want to keep to tradition, you can locate it in the kitchen or dining room where it can be used to store tableware as well as a display and service space for delicious dishes about to be served at the nearby dinner table. Alternatively, the credenza can be placed in a bedroom where it can take on the role of a bedroom cabinet. If you like to work from home then it can also be a useful storage feature in a home office or library where it can be used for the tidy placement of electronic equipment, books, stationery, and other related items. The surface space is ideal for displaying decorative ornaments, photographs, floral displays, and even a television.

You can read more about it as well as view the purchasing details here: Sachi Credenza by Akemi Tanaka.

Features a natural walnut grain.

The transparent polycarbonate plastic from which these vase stools are made is durable and strong whilst also giving the appearance of delicateness. As one might imagine, the inspiration behind these stools is the curving form of the traditional vase. There are variations in the series and these will appeal to different tastes and needs. For example, La Bohème 2 has a flared top whilst La Bohème 3 has an amphora-style shape.

All vase-shaped stools are also available in a selection of different colors including red, purple, green and yellow. These can be matched together to create a delightfully colourful setting in a particular room or outdoor environment. Incidentally, they are perfect for indoor or outdoor use and will add charm to a kitchen, living room, patio or balcony alike.

What’s great about all Kartell products, including these stools, is the fact they are very easy to clean and all the materials are recyclable. When hosting your next drinks party, you can arrange a few of these stools around about and watch the impressed faces of guests as they fight to sit on one of the cool seats designed by the much loved Phillipe Starck. They’ll also catch the light and reflect color onto nearby walls, floors and even ceilings.

You can buy these contemporary stools from here: La Bohème Vase Shaped Stools.

Made in Italy.

The lower section is in many ways similar to the regular chest one would find in any interior setting such as a bedroom or living room. This section consists of drawers and cabinets with doors which give plenty of storage space for linens, silverware and other bits and pieces one would likely need for a dinner occasion. The design of these lower sections vary depending on the style of china cabinet you purchase.

The shelving of the hutch section can be found in a variety of different materials. Completely wooden china cabinets are popular and allow the ceramic plates and dishes to benefit from a natural backdrop. Other shelving materials include glass which means the items on display can be seen from below and above as well as catch the light from a myriad of different angles. The glass shelving of a china cabinet gives the illusion of the china floating in mid-air which can be appropriate in some decor schemes.

Many china cabinets also come with doors for the upper hutch section which protect the ceramic dinnerware from damage, dust and even sunlight. These doors are more often than not made from glass which allow for the decorative plates and dishes to be seen despite being closed in. Small plate stands can be purchased which tilt the dinnerware piece and allow it to be seen from the entire interior without the danger of it rolling across the shelf.

China cabinets can be purchased in a score of different wood types. Mahogany, cherry and oak are the three most popular and appropriate materials to seek. It’s probably best to stay away from pine wood cabinets if you want your furniture piece to last a long time and become a heirloom. Pine is a soft wood and dents easily. For darker décor effects, mahogany is a good choice, as is dark cherry which actually darkens further with age. Oak is my particular favorite. There are also more contemporary china cabinet designs which rely on an industrial combination of glass and metal.

Corner china cabinets are also worth a look. If you have a small interior or are seeking to fill an empty corner with something functional and formal, then these cabinet types are ideal. You can even buy a pair and put one in two corners of the same room. As well as ceramic dinnerware and precious china, you can use china cabinets for other objects such as sculptures, figurine collections, photographs and various hobby items one may like to display for family and visitors to see.

In rooms such as the main living area, the wood and glass corner cabinet can be complimented with existing cherry wood furniture items and interior décor. Two situated in each corner of a living room can add extra display surfaces as well as a matching balance which will enhance the interior. This particular cherry corner curio cabinet is ideal for the storage of decorative curio objects such as unique plates, sculptures, vases, statues and jewellery. The glass casing allows for the artistic items to be seen from anywhere in the room.

Made from select hardwoods and veneers, this elegant vertical cherry corner curio cabinet is designed especially to showcase and highlight your very best decorative objects. Glass shelves allow the sculptures or china to be seen from above and below whilst also giving much needed access to natural daylight and any artificial lighting. An interior light is located on the roof of the cabinet so as to create a special light effect regardless of any low-level light in the rest of the room.

A glass-mirrored back adds an extra dimension to the showcase feature as well as to the rest of the interior. The cherry corner curio cabinet also comes with a secure padlock which prevents children especially from opening the cabinet and accidentally knocking precious items off the shelves. The glass doors also prevent the excess built up of dust whilst at the same time allowing the decorative items to be seen in all their glory.

No longer will you need to worry above empty corners that need filling with flowers or small tables. This corner cabinet will bring a wonderfully eye-catching storage and display feature to any interior space. It will also provide a great opportunity to bring out all that stored-away china and art you were wondering how to showcase.

You can buy this cabinet from here: Cherry Corner Curio Cabinet.

Brand: Howard Miller.

The narrow console table is two-tiered and is identical on either side. This means it can be placed in a variety of locations, whether up against a wall or as a central furniture item in the middle of a room. Long and narrow console tables like this one are ideal for splitting up a large space into two smaller areas, in other words, as a room divider. On the top tier of this modern narrow console table is tempered glass whilst at second lower tier is made from sturdy oak veneer. Two steel bases provide a very solid framework allowing multiple objects to be placed on the shelves.

The position one places a modern narrow console table like this one is dependant to a large extent on the function intended for this versatile furniture piece. I’ve noted when visiting other people’s homes that many place console tables in the hallway. This makes good use of a narrow console table’s functional qualities that allow items to be placed down with ease when entering or leaving the home. For example, one can put keys, mail, handbags, gloves and other similar items we often have in our hands, down upon the console table quickly and without fuss.

Another common location for a piece of furniture like this modern narrow console table is behind a sofa in the living room or home study. The console table in this case provides an attractive backdrop to the seating area as well as another staging location for decorative items one likes to show. In larger rooms, this is an effective filler for when the sofa needs to be closer to a fireplace or television. Most rooms in the home will benefit in some way to the addition of this stylish and modern narrow console table made from wood, metal and glass.

It’s priced at $509 and can be purchased here: Modern Narrow Console Table.

There are a variety of uses for a wooden trolley cart shelf unit like this one. It can be placed in a living room to act as a television stand whilst on the lower shelves things like video boxes and DVD recorders can be located. The wooden trolley cart shelves can also be used for purely decorative items such as decorated vases, picture frames, sculptures and indoor plants. In the living room interior, as seen in the image above, the shelves can also act as temporary storage space for magazines and books.

Placed next to a sofa or in the center of the room, this wooden serving trolley cart with 3 shelves will become part of the regular furniture. However, unlike most shelving units, this one has wheels at the base which means it can be easily moved from one part of the room to another and even from living room to dining room or from one bedroom to another. This means it can be used as a serving shelf unit for breakfast in bed if you have your bedroom and kitchen on the same level.

It’s been given an aged look and the moss green finish really makes this wooden serving trolley cart shelf unit look attractive. With most traditional interior decor themes, this trolley shelf cart will be a welcome addition and also a very handy storage, display and serving feature.

You can buy this cart from this location: Wooden Serving Trolley Cart Shelves.

The large 3 panel photo display screen seen above is an ideal addition to the home if you are seeking a special area where the best family photographs can be displayed in a gallery format. Reminiscent of an Art Gallery, the three panel display screen safely and securely showcases images that are desired to be seen every day. Instead of getting out the photo albums which can be laborious, especially if you have a bad back, you can instead admire the photograph and picture collection from the comfort of a chair or sofa.

Regardless of what you place in the 15 slots that make up the free-standing photo display screen, it will be a focal point of the room in which it is placed. The simple design means the pictures are the main focus whilst the pleasant and understated structure merges into the background.

The photo floor standing triple display screen can also be used to showcase art work, whether your own or the children’s. This will provide a place of pride for little kids who have worked hard on pictures at school and want to have them displayed in their own little art gallery at home. As noted, there are various uses for this photo display screen which comes in a triptych format.

Click here to buy this Large 3 Panel Photo Display Screen.

It’s currently priced at just over $171.

A Curio cabinet is used to present and display precious ornaments, dolls, tableware, glassware, artistic sculptures and collections of items that share a common theme. The cabinets are usually predominantly made of glass although many, like in the case of the half round wooden curio cabinet as picture above, come crafted of other materials.

However, each one is similar in that the display case has glass windows which allow easy viewing of the items within. Most curio cabinets have glass on each side of the case whilst others also have a mirror at the back, closest to the wall. A great majority have glass shelving which allow the ornaments and sculptures to be seen from all angles.

Curio cabinets are different to regular display cabinets which usually show items from a horizontal perspective. The Curio instead is vertical in order to show standing items such as figurines and decorated boxes. Another main function of the Curio cabinet is to keep the precious objects inside free from dust and dampness, thereby prolonging the quality of the pieces.

The half round wooden curio cabinet pictured here is one of my favourites. As mentioned before, it’s ideal for an interior space which is more classical in its design scheme. This Curio comes with two stepped edge glass shelves which are found behind a set of three doors. For great lighting effects, there are also three halogen lights with a step switch. The finish consists of a distressed antique brown with black undertones.

You can buy this cabinet from the following location: Half Round Wooden Curio Cabinet in Antique Brown.