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This might need a ‘platinum member’ sticker, because while I sure can’t afford it, there’s a very small percentage of those of you who can. This reclaimed Douglas Fir credenza seems to have its credentials: hand carved/foundry cast solid bronze legs, intricate cut-out pulls, powder coated aluminum doors, signed and numbered by the designer (there’s only 10), not to mention the wood has been scorched and oiled to get the right finish. It’s a beauty.

“When scorched with fire and rubbed with oil, the lake-salvaged Douglas Fir takes on a richly colored and heavily textured black finish. The sculptural legs were originally carved in plaster by the designer, and later cast in solid bronze. Punctuated by crisp satin white doors with intricate door pulls, this piece is truly unique.”

84″W x 30″H x 19″D

[posted by katie]

I was taking a look at the inspirational remodel in the Chicago apartment of Andreas over at apartment therapy, and practically flipped over the use of the Ikea cabinets as floating credenzas. The best thing about this DIY job is that it can be accomplished fairly inexpensively. If I were to guess I’d say that he used 30″x18″ fan top cabinet and the Strecket handles.

If you’re a serious wine buff, then you might have to prove it by housing your treasure trove in something worthy.

“Compliment your wine room, dining room, or cellar with this luxurious credenza. Stores your wine, glasses and serving accessories. Holds forty-eight wine bottles and twelve wine glasses.”

58″ x 28″ x 18″

I was impressed with this price and scaling of this piece. As to be expected, the unit has cord management for the back and the drawer fronts drop down to reveal all your peripherals.

I love the sleek lacquer red of this credenza- looks sharp, and has a pretty decent price to boot.

“Tons of hiding space for your minimal place. Clean lines in slicked lobster red lacquer span almost five feet to broaden storage options. Expansive top pedestals a widescreen. Sleek double doors slide to hide A/V-ready shelves with a gap for cords and back cutouts. Wood composite; powdercoated metal “L” legs and slim vertical door pulls. Also available in white.”

54″Wx18″Dx27.75″H

This dresser would be well suited in a bedroom or even as a media storage unit.

52″l x 22″w x 24.25″h.

[posted by kris]

At just over $500 off the original price, I’d say this sideboard is a serious consideration.

“This striking sideboard, designed by Terence Conran and exclusive to The Cornan Shop, has a mocha-stained beech-veneer frame and anodised aluminum sliding doors and base. It has an internal vertical divide and a shelf in the left compartment with a removable CD/DVD/Video inset in the right compartment, making it a multi-functional piece of furniture.”

W67 x D17.5 x H23.5 in

Holy. This alone would make a room. I mean that- you wouldn’t need anything else eye catching or stylish if you had this (which is good because you might not be able to afford anything else).

“This piece of furniture features the artwork of graphic artist Guido Crepax (1933-2003), who was hugely influential in the development of European comic art in the second half of the 20th century. His most famous storyline, featuring the character ‘Valentina’, was created in 1965.”

graphics printed on white polished MDF, sealed with lacquer
top and back in black lacquered MDF
lacquered aluminum feet

Crepax Kadhorna cabinet (left):
37.75″ x 19.5″ height 45.5″
$6,150.00

Crepax Valentina nel Metro cabinet (low), (right):
56.5″ x 19.5″ height 27.5″
$4,500.00

This is perfect because it’s so simple- and it’s eco-friendly, which makes it even better.

“HoneyDrip pairs high-end, eco-friendly oriented strand board with solid steel powder-coated in an arresting red. The 1 1/8-inch thick honey-toned tops have a recessed center thereby framing the shape of the table within itself and the edges have a dramatic bevel that adds further visual excitement to each piece.”

72″L x 20″W x 28″H

Designed by David Brunicardi.
Made from oriented strand board.

This provides plenty of inspiration to cover all available doors in cork. Not that you would, of course, want tacks stuck in all sorts of places, but it does liven up the possibilities for art in unexpected places. This credenza has worthy environmental credentials as well.

“Clean modern lines and a strong focus on environmentally friendly materials inform the Cork Credenza. The cork doors are made from the renewable bark of cork trees without harm to the tree itself. The cabinet utlizes rapidly renewable bamboo for the frame and FSC certified birch plywood for the interior (both materials are made with formaldehyde-free adhesives). The credenza is finished with low VOC topcoats for healthier indoor air quality.”

18.5″ deep x 59.5″ wide x 29.75″ high

Storage cabinet made from extruded aluminium with frosted (sandblasted) glass and a wenge (darkwood) or white top

What a delightful surprise, the Sussex Credenza is now available in white.

The new Credenza Three with Drawers is compact enough for use in a small apartment and features two flanking cabinet spaces – each with a cord escape for media equipment – and three central, easy-gliding drawers.

H 29″ W 60″ D 19″

Part of the Plastic Fantastic series (along with the Voltaire Dining Chair), which takes old furniture and coats it with the a special Soft Skin® rubber coating and available in any RAL color.

“The furniture, each piece of which is unique, is perfectly restored and reconditioned before being treated with the rubber coating. Designed to resist all kinds of weather conditions, this piece can be used as indoor or garden furniture.”

The slight curve on each door front accentuates the style in just the right way. At 79″ long, it would certainly provide ample storage space for whichever room you might decide to put it in.

“Elegant wooden sideboard with shaped doors and chromed frame/feet. Available in wood or high gloss lacquered finishes.”

79 x 21.5 x 29.5h inches

Wow, a lacquered buffet for under a grand…color me surprised. And, man, wouldn’t this be the center of attention (all while providing excellent storage space)??

High-Gloss Ferrari Red Lacquer over MDF
Metal Legs, 3 Doors of Storage

71″W X 16″D X 28″H

Update: This item is unfortunately no longer available in red or for the original price, but Cantoni does have the buffet in black with different handles for $1,899.00. (10/15/09)