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3 Tier Buffet

Karges Walnut 3-Tiered Server/Silver Buffet Cabinet with Brass Gallery
By Karges Furniture, Kindel Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Karges Walnut 3-Tiered Server/Silver Buffet Cabinet with Brass Gallery Offered for sale is a fine
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Brass

William IV Two Tier Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV two tier buffet, with gallery back surrounded by cove molding; top and lower shelf with
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Antique 1830s English William IV Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

William IV Two Tier Buffet
William IV Two Tier Buffet
H 48.25 in W 51.63 in D 17.38 in
George III Mohogany 3-tiered Dumbwaiter
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant tripod legs with original castors. Antique dumb waiters, sometimes referred to as buffets
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Buffets

Materials

Wood

Fine George III Mohogany 3-tiered Dumbwaiter
Located in Hudson, NY
castors. Antique dumb waiters, sometimes referred to as buffets, were made to be used in a dining room for
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mahogany 19th Century Carved Buffet
By Rivett and Son's
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality and extremely rare mid 19th century mahogany buffet, of important, imposing
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

19th century profusely carved Victorian oak buffet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful quality carved oak buffet, circa 1870. Comprising of 3 tiers, pierced carved gallery
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Buffet ~ Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Buffet ~ Sideboard is a marvelous testament to the talents of
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Server Renaissance Revival Vaisselier
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak 3-tier Renaissance Revival server sideboard buffet cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

William IV Whatnot Display Stand
Located in Maidstone, GB
An attractive antique 3 tier Whatnot, English polished Walnut with inlaid side decorations and
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Buffets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

William IV Whatnot Display Stand
William IV Whatnot Display Stand
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Antique Eastlake Ornate Carved Walnut Double Glass-Door Bookcase Display Cabinet
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Chicago, IL
Cabinet. This Gorgeous Piece Features 3 Glass Shelves, a Beautifully Designed Top Mirrored Back Tier and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Buffets

Materials

Brass

3-Tiered Hors d'Oeuvres Stand
By Bragagnolo Argenti
Located in Milan, IT
buffet setting. Crafted of fine silver-plated brass, this exquisite tray features a solid round base with
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2010s Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

3-Tiered Hors d'Oeuvres Stand
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Victorian Dumbwaiter, Buffet, Etagere
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn778 good quality, Victorian, burr walnut whatnot - 3 tier stand, having shaped shelves and fine
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Antique 19th Century Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Dumbwaiter, Buffet, Etagere
Victorian Dumbwaiter, Buffet, Etagere
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Victorian mahogany serving table or buffet, circa 1850 in date. It is made from
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

De Bournais French Neoclassical Tiered Brass Mounted Galleried Walnut Sideboard
By De Bournais
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Neoclassical Tiered Brass Mounted and Galleried Walnut Sideboard / credenza , buffet
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

17th Century Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Buffet, Serving Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
17th century gothic carved oak green man buffet, serving table This is an elegant example of
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Antique 17th Century Gothic Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

16th/17th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Three-tier Court Cupboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
Court cupboards resembled 2 or 3 tier stands and had plain posts as rear supports. At the front heavily
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Antique 17th Century European Elizabethan Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Statton Trutype Cherry Four-Drawer Rolling Drop-Leaf Dry Bar and Buffet Server
By Statton Trutype
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Statton Trutype Furniture Two tier Cherry Four-Drawer Rolling Drop-Leaf Dry Bar and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XV Buffet Two-Part High Cupboard Sideboard Provencal
Located in Milan, IT
Late 18th century French walnut two-tiered cabinet, with the top cabinet being shallowing than the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Custom Made Lucite Oversized Coffee-table Book Stand for Taschen Sumos
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Made Lucite Oversized coffee-table book stand for Taschen Sumos This large, free-standing lucite book stand allows you to display and view oversized specialty books as seen a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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French Art Deco Rinck Paris Burlwood Dining Table 1930s, Extending Oval Pedestal
By Rinck
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Rinck Paris Burlwood Dining Table 1930s, Extending Oval Pedestal Offered for sale is a French Art Deco oval extendable dining table marked with the E. Rinck Paris st...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Limoges Porcelain Tableware, 56 Pieces
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Limoges porcelain tableware with floral decoration and gilding comprising 56 pieces: 24 flat plates, 10 small plates, 12 soup plates, one soup tureen or vegetable dish , on...
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Mid-20th Century French Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
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Vintage 1920s English Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

19th Century Gien Blue and Red Faience Plate
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Gien earthenware decorative plate decorated with blue and red stylized floral motifs on a white background. Stamp of the manufacture of Gien on the back of the plate.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Empire Green Painted Table Bouillotte Candlestick Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Green Painted Library Table Lamp, France Charming French desk lamp with narrow brass center support in between two bases best used for candles, or just left alone for ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

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Bronze, Metal

Karges Furniture Louis XVI Bombe 3-Drawer Commode, Burl Walnut
By Karges Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Karges Furniture Louis XVI Bombe 3-Drawer Commode, Burl Walnut Offered for sale is a late 2oth-century American-made Karges Furniture Company burl and walnut three-drawer chest of d...
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dressers

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Brass

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Scandinavian Empire/Biedermeier secretary in beautiful birch wood with mahogany interior, Denmark, circa 1820. The highly sculptural form makes this piece an outstanding ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires

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Birch

Blue and White Delft Plate with Bird Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This Delft dish is hand-painted in fabulous, intense cobalt blue. The center shows a lovely garden with a songbird among blooming flowers and a willow tree with its branches draped ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Delft and Faience

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Delft

19th Century French Mahogany and Ormolu Bookcase in the Empire Style
By Antoine Krieger
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and fine library breakfront bookcase by Antoine Krieger of Paris In the Empire taste, this wonderful piece shows careful selection of matched flame mahogany veneers...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Celeste Aqua Blue Porcelain Tureen and Underplate by Thomas Bavaria, circa 1930
By Thomas Bavaria
Located in Austin, TX
A large beautiful porcelain tureen with a plate in Celeste aqua blue color with gold painted decoration made by Thomas Bavaria. The tureen has four romantic courtship scenes on t...
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Early 20th Century German Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

Copeland Spode for Tiffany Dessert & Tea Set for 12 Floral Japonesque Service
By Copeland Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a complete dessert service for 12 that includes the matching coffee or teapot, creamer and sugar made by Copeland Spode, exclusively for Tiffany and Co. The butterscotch col...
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Mid-20th Century English Japonisme Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Pair of Tall Brass Lotus Flower Candleholders by Feldman, 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of stemmed candleholders by Feldman. A compact size, at 3.5 inches diameter and 6.3 inches high. See images, comparing them to a standard sized champagne bottle. As a table...
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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Vintage Persian Qum Silk Rug with Rococo Manor House Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74314, vintage Persian Qum silk rug with traditional style. This vintage Persian Qum silk rug with traditional style features a centre medallion and elaborate spandrels with an all-o...
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Late 20th Century Persian Queen Anne Persian Rugs

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Silk

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Chinoiserie Floral Bird Plates
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie faience flower garden plates. These lovely plates have hand painted flowers, fence, birds, fruit and foliate border in c...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

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Delft, Faience

George II Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Located in Hudson, NY
This very nice Georgian dumbwaiter has excellent old color and patina. The bold yet simple feet ending in sharp points and the deep and well-turned urn and ring decorative upright su...
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Antique 1750s English George II Gueridon

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Mahogany

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19th Century Victorian Mahogany 3-Tier Buffet, or Dumb Waiter
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A very good early Victorian buffet (or dumb waiter) in solid mahogany. With 3 tiers, supported by
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Buffets

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany 3-Tier Buffet with Reeded Columns and Drawer, circa 1850
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th century mahogany buffet with reeded columns and drawer, circa 1850.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Buffets

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Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Three-Tier Buffet
Located in New York, NY
An American Victorian walnut 3-tier buffet with ring and baluster-turned supports and shallow
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Antique 19th Century American Shelves

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Wood

Victorian Walnut Three-Tier Buffet
Victorian Walnut Three-Tier Buffet
H 42 in W 36 in D 17 in
Victorian Jacobean Revival Oak and Ebonized Dumbwaiter
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Victorian Jacobean Revival oak and ebonized dumbwaiter. This piece consists of 3 tiers raised and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Buffets

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Ceramic, Oak

Antique Burr Walnut 3-Tier Buffet Server Table
Located in London, GB
Unusually designed antique burr walnut server table with two open shelves below & some very fine carvings. It’s in excellent condition, having just been French polished & dates to ci...
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Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut 3-Tier Buffet Server Table
Located in London, GB
Unusually designed antique burr walnut server table with two open shelves below and some very fine carvings. It’s in excellent condition, having just been French polished and dates t...
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Early 20th Century English Serving Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Server Sideboard, Victorian 3-Tier Buffet, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak server sideboard, Victorian 3-tier sideboard buffet, antique furniture, Scotland 1880
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Sideboards

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Oak

Scottish 3-Tier Whatnot/Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century tall Scottish mahogany three-tier whatnot/buffet, 1850. Dimensions: 67.5 inches
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Buffets

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Mahogany

Scottish 3-Tier Whatnot/Buffet
Scottish 3-Tier Whatnot/Buffet
H 62 in W 67.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique 3 Tier Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Buffet, Display Stand, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-tier whatnot. An English, mahogany buffet or display stand, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Buffets

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Mahogany

Antique French Server Buffet Sideboard Cabinet 3-Tier Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak 3-Tier Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet~~LION
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

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Oak

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Two-Tier Buffet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality buffet circa 1870. Of good colour and patina, 3 doors to the bottom, which opens
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Buffets

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Mahogany

3-Tier French Walnut Server
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A lovely 3-tier French walnut server, with a pull-up fourth shelf and a fitted marble top. Hand
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Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets

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Marble, Brass

3-Tier French Walnut Server
3-Tier French Walnut Server
H 39 in W 47 in D 20 in
Antique Buffet Trolley, English, Mahogany, Side Table, Server, William IV, 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-tier buffet trolley. An English, mahogany side table or server, dating to the
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Carved Oak "Green Man" 3 Tier Server, Hall Table, Scotland 1880, B2889
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Carved oak "green man" three tier server, hall table, buffet, Scotland 1880, B2889
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Antique 1880s Scottish Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Low Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic low buffet is a splendid version of the style, rendered in solid oak to
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Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Buffets

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Steel

19th Century French Gothic Low Buffet
19th Century French Gothic Low Buffet
H 36.5 in W 43.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Profusely Carved Victorian Oak Buffet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
buffet, circa 1870. Comprising of 3 tiers, pierced carved gallery above and double door cupboard below. 1
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Buffets

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Oak

William IV c. 1830 Mahogany Etagere Serving Buffet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
William IV c.1830 etagere serving buffet or buffet trolley. English, mahogany, 3-tiers. Outstanding
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Antique 18th Century English William IV Buffets

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Wood

Antique French Server Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Oak Renaissance Dogs Birds Lions
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique french oak 3-tier black forest server sideboard buffet cabinet~~lion
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Bookcase 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak 3-Tier "Hunt" Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

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Oak

Good 19th Century Oak Marble Topped Whatnot
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality 19th century oak Victorian marble topped four-tier whatnot. Having a square
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Buffets

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Marble

Good 19th Century Oak Marble Topped Whatnot
Good 19th Century Oak Marble Topped Whatnot
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet 3-Tier Dragons Barley Twist Marble Top
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming and versatile antique French oak server, sideboard or buffet~~Renaissance Revival~~lift
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage 3-Tiered Hotel Silver Biscuit Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Show off your homemade macaroons, chocolates or your favorite sweets with this 3-tiered silver
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Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

3 Tiered Silver and Glass Bar/Serving Cart
Located in North Miami, FL
a buffet dinner on this. Perfect for your weekend home or main home..
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20th Century Italian Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass

19th Century, English Hepplewhite Style 3-Tiered Mahogany Sideboard or Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiered mahogany server or buffet in the Hepplewhite taste having an inlaid case, two shelves and
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Antique 19th Century Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Large Charming French Provincial Style Sideboard Buffet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French country charming large wooden sideboard or buffet having 3 turned legs in front, second
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Early 2000s North American French Provincial Sideboards

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Cherry

19th Century Profusely Carved Victorian Oak Buffet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful quality carved oak buffet, circa 1870. Comprising of 3 tiers, pierced carved gallery
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Mahogany Three Tier Etagere
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century shaped 3-tier butler's buffet or etagere, mahogany, English. Concave sides ideal
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

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Mahogany

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Buffet Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Imposing french Gothic influenced cupboard circa 1830. 3 tiers comprising of 2 sections. 3 carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

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Oak

Glorious Italian Lacquered Goatskin Console Credenza by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura, Karl Springer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
drawers with an advanced push to open technology and the top tier is a 3/4" thick piece of original glass
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20th Century Credenzas

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Goatskin, Lacquer

Burled Walnut Sideboard Three-Tier Serpentine Front Buffet Victorian, 1860,
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland 1860 3/4 brass gallery above Two open shelves below United by four stunning turned
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Antique 1860s Scottish Buffets

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Antique English Server Sideboard Buffet 3-Tier Gothic Revival Oak 2 Drawers 1890
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming and versatile antique English oak 3-tier Gothic revival server, sideboard or buffet with
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Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Sideboards

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Oak

English Trolley or Console Server of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English buffet trolley or console server (or dumb waiter) of mahogany, featuring three tiers
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Tables

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Brass, Metal

Set of 12 Gorham Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Appetizer Plates
By J.E. Caldwell & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 sterling silver scallop shells. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: straight and tiered
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mahogany 3-Tiered Trolley/Buffet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small scale English Mahogany mid 19th century 3-Tier Trolley with beautiful, rich patina.
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Antique 19th Century English Buffets

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Oak

Mahogany 3-Tiered Trolley/Buffet
Mahogany 3-Tiered Trolley/Buffet
H 42.5 in W 41 in D 17 in
Gillows William IV Mahogany Three-Tier Open Buffet
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Northwich, GB
A William IV mahogany three-tier buffet with scrolled supports and supported on fluted bun feet
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Antique 1820s British William IV Buffets

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Mahogany

Regency Style Mahogany 3 Tier Server
By Kaplan Furniture
Located in Middleburg, VA
HANDSOME 3 TIER MAHOANY REGENCY STYLE SERVER WITH 2 DRAWERS. BOTH DRAWERS ARE INLAID WITH EBONIZED
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Vintage 1960s Buffets

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Brass

Regency Style Mahogany 3 Tier Server
Regency Style Mahogany 3 Tier Server
H 48.5 in W 38 in D 17 in
French Antique Oak Barley Iron Twist Buffet Cabinet Sideboard Server, 1880s
Located in Hudson, NY
Renaissance 3-tier barley twist server, sideboard or buffet, circa 1880s. Highly carved gorgeous example of
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Antique 1880s French Baroque Buffets

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Oak

Eng. 3 Tier Mahogany Etagere-- Trolley
Located in Southampton, NY
ENGLISH EARLY VICTORIAN 3 TIER BUTLERS BUFFET --TROLLEY -GREAT FOR A SERVING PIECE OR BOOK SHELF
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Superb Pair of Italian Plume top Sonces / Candelabras
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of #Italian wood carved gold leaf guilded wall sconces / candelabras, with elegant 3
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf

Lacquer and Faux Bamboo 3-Tier Etagere by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Woodbury, CT
below the top tier. Mirrored back. It could be used for books, or displays of collections. Bearing a
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Mid-20th Century Regency Buffets

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Faux Bamboo, Lacquer

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3 Tier Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 3 tier buffet for your home. A 3 tier buffet — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 3 tier buffet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 3 tier buffet made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. American of Martinsville and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful 3 tier buffet that is worth considering.

How Much is a 3 Tier Buffet?

Prices for a 3 tier buffet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $24,900, while the average can fetch as much as $3,327.

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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