The Throwback Storage Cabinet That's Making the Rounds Again

"Even as wedding registries shift and honeymoon funds replace fine china, antique case pieces and modern iterations of china cabinets are on the rise again-dovetailing with modern maximalism's emphasis on playing up your home's personality and the design world's recent sweet spot for nostalgia. Country star Orville Peck has one in his Los Angeles home's kitchen to house dinnerware, while AD100 designer Neal Beckstedt showcases a more traditional open unit in his Sag Harbor home."

"A display or curio cabinet showcases your favorite dinnerware and serving pieces; it doesn't lock them away in a buffet or sideboard (although we do love those pieces too). Traditional china cabinets, like the kinds you may have spotted in your grandma's house, often skew formal or stuffy, but these modern iterations can suit even minimalists and their pared-back lifestyle. Now equipped with open shelving or glass doors, the new display pieces are lighter and brighter."

Antique case pieces and modern iterations of china cabinets are increasing in popularity, reflecting a trend toward showcasing personal style and nostalgic design. These display and curio cabinets present dinnerware and serving pieces prominently rather than hiding them in buffets or sideboards. Modern versions often feature open shelving or glass doors, making them lighter and brighter and suitable for both maximalist and minimalist interiors. Celebrities and designers incorporate them into kitchens and dining rooms, using open units and traditional styles to balance function and aesthetics. Contemporary models include bookcase-style shelving and drawers for linens, offering versatile storage while elevating dining-room decor.

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