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Pair of sideboards by Guido Faleschini
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare pair of sideboards by Guido Faleschini for Hermès circa 1970. Made of brown suede, stainless
Category

Vintage 1970s Buffets

Materials

Glass

Pair of sideboards by Guido Faleschini
Pair of sideboards by Guido Faleschini
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Pair of precious Louis XV style sideboards, richly inlaid wood with Sevres
Located in Barletta, IT
Pair of important French sideboards from the first half of the 1800s, Louis XV style, in rosewood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

Pair of Italian Art Nouveau Twin Sideboards, circa 1910
By Eugenio Quarti, Ernesto Basile
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful pair of twin buffets / dressers / sideboards in walnut, carved with olive branches. Each
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Buffets

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Italian Painted Sideboards
Located in Cirencester, GB
These wonderful Italian buffets/serving tables/sideboards, have been newly made by our very
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2010s Italian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Italian Painted Sideboards
A Pair of Italian Painted Sideboards
H 38.19 in W 69.3 in D 22.84 in
Pair of French sideboards, 18th/21st century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of two-door sideboards made of solid walnut. The buffets stand on square tapered feet and the
Category

Antique 18th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French sideboards, 18th/21st century
Pair of French sideboards, 18th/21st century
H 39.77 in W 53.94 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Regency-style sideboards in molded oak and marble
Located in Paris, FR
This imposing and beautiful pair of sideboards is part of a rare and important Regency-style dining
Category

Vintage 1920s French Regency Buffets

Materials

Oak

Pair of white and gilt sideboards, italian style, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of modern sideboards in soft white stone veneered highlighted with gold leaf. Opening by four
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Stone

Antique Wooden Buffet With Burl Wood Inlay.
Located in Seattle, WA
This beautiful Burl Accented piece has wood inlay features throughout. Wood has aged beautifully. Possibly Pre 1950s as wood seems to be hand-paned. The cabinetry backing is velvet l...
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Burl

Buffet vinyle
Located in ARSAC, FR
This sideboard offers two beautiful storage spaces for your vinyl records but can perfectly accommodate crockery or any other everyday objects. Thanks to its sliding doors, its size ...
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Straw, Wood

Buffet vinyle
Buffet vinyle
H 21.66 in W 44.1 in D 15.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Walnut Sideboards by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare, Italian Modern Neoclassical Sideboards or Buffets in Walnut with Brass Details by Paolo
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet with Liquor Tray
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted from beautiful European oak and finished with a dark stain, this Late Victorian sideboard from England showcases elaborate carvings and generous storage. The sideboard featur...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Buffet vinyle
Located in ARSAC, FR
This sideboard offers two beautiful storage spaces for your vinyl records but can perfectly accommodate crockery or any other everyday objects. Thanks to its sliding doors, its size ...
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Straw, Wood

Buffet vinyle
Buffet vinyle
H 21.66 in W 44.1 in D 15.75 in
Tide Buffet Sideboard with Drawers by Karim Rashid
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
This sideboard by Karim Rashid exquisitely reflects the dynamic and modern functional style of the designer. Boasting a truly eye-catching silhouette, the four drawers have unique fr...
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Chinoiserie bar cabinet/buffet with decorative semiprecious sones
Located in Houston, TX
This special and rare cabinet was made in France of fine Rosewood. The central panel is a door which opens to A mirrored interior with two glass shelves, the front panel Is decorated...
Category

Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Buffet with Built-In Hotplate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique mid-century sideboard with hotplate. Top of sideboard is laminate with the rest made out of solid walnut. Has three drawers with two cabinet spaces on the side for storage. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century Burr Oak Buffet Cupboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
. Generally antique buffets were made to stand alongside sideboards and serving tables on the walls of a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Italian 1940s Country Shabby Buffet Sideboard with Display Cabinet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy 1940s country Shabby painted buffet sideboard with display cabinet in massive larch
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Country Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Glass

French Style Inspired Bone Inlay with Resin Buffet Sideboard
Located in New York City, NY
The age old Craft of inlay combined with a modern resin pouring technique makes this heirloom piece of a mélange of the old and the new. The inlaid camel-bone chips are all handcut t...
Category

2010s French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Bone

Modern Ash Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Ash Buffet, a straightforward silhouette showcases its extraordinary linear veneer patterns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Stone

Modern Ash Buffet
Modern Ash Buffet
H 32 in W 80 in D 18 in
French Style Inspired Bone Inlay with Resin Buffet Sideboard
Located in New York City, NY
The age old craft of inlay combined with a modern resin pouring technique makes this heirloom piece of a mélange of the old and the new. The inlaid camel-bone chips are all handcut t...
Category

2010s French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Bone

19th Century Walnut Buffet Louis Philippe with Five Drawers, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Louis Philippe buffet cabinet, made circa 1850-1860 This Buffet would be perfect to
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Provincial Whitewash Painted Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made with reclaimed pine. The six-door long sideboard buffet is painted in an antiqued rustic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Provincial Whitewash Painted Buffet
Provincial Whitewash Painted Buffet
H 36 in W 119 in D 20 in
Dexter Sideboard/Buffet with pull out shelf, drawer and two doors
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Dexter Sideboard/Buffet with pull out shelf, drawer and two doors with working lock and key. Made
Category

Mid-20th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

European Painted Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European style distress painted buffet sideboard with a molded edge rectangular top, one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Wood

European Painted Buffet Sideboard
European Painted Buffet Sideboard
H 36 in W 71.75 in D 19 in
French Provincial Painted Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial painted buffet in a demilune form, with a molded and shaped top edge, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Painted Buffet
French Provincial Painted Buffet
H 42 in W 59.75 in D 20 in
Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet with Brass Gallery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category

20th Century Louis XIV Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Sideboard Credenza Buffet Walnut Brass & Marble, with Beveled Vitrine 60s
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century characterful credenza sideboard French buffet circa 1950-1960 Walnut burl, solid marble
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Olbrich and Goldbeck Oak Wood Buffet Sideboard with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Olbrich and Goldbeck oak wood buffet sideboard cabinet with mirror. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Long Bluewash Country Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An eight door pine sideboard cabinet with a soft painted rub through antiqued bluewash finish with a natural finish top. Doors open to reveal a painted interior with removable shelve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Long Bluewash Country Buffet
Long Bluewash Country Buffet
H 38 in W 122 in D 19 in
Long Whitewash Country Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An eight door pine sideboard cabinet with a soft painted rub through antiqued whitewash finish with a natural finish top. Doors open to reveal a painted interior with removable shelv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Long Whitewash Country Buffet
Long Whitewash Country Buffet
H 38 in W 122 in D 19 in
Elk Horn Rustic Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of solid pine in a warm medium wood finish. With three drawers above three cabinet doors, having metal cast Elk horn handles. The fitted interior with shelves and raised-on ball...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Elk Horn Rustic Buffet
Elk Horn Rustic Buffet
H 35 in W 53 in D 17 in
Modern Walnut Sideboard Buffet with Marquetry Inlay in Grey Wash Finish
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut sideboard buffet with marquetry inlay in grey wash finish by Baker Furniture
Category

2010s Sideboards

Materials

Gold Leaf

Acerbis Small Grand Buffet Sideboard in Black Eucalyptus with Grey Frame
By Acerbis, Massimo Castagna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Particularly high buffet, of great storage capacity, characterized by the unusual horizontal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Acerbis Large Grand Buffet Sideboard in Black Eucalyptus with Grey Frame
By Acerbis, Massimo Castagna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Particularly high buffet, of great storage capacity, characterized by the unusual horizontal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Buffet with Four Doors
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis Philippe period enfilade or sideboard from the mid-nineteenth century is constructed of solid walnut. This server features three drawers of dovetail construction th...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Long Directoire Style White Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
doors adorned with a classic cross-arrow design. Crafted from high-quality pine, this buffet offers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Long Directoire Style White Buffet
Long Directoire Style White Buffet
H 39 in W 96 in D 20 in
Louis XVI Style French Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by a favorite French antique buffet sideboard. Bianco Carrara marble top with sculpted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Metal

Louis XVI Style French Buffet
Louis XVI Style French Buffet
H 39.5 in W 91 in D 20.5 in
Empire Revival Two-Tier Buffet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An impressive Empire Revival gilt-bronze Mounted Mahogany two-tier buffet. Of superb quality
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Sideboards

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Revival Two-Tier Buffet
Empire Revival Two-Tier Buffet
H 43.71 in W 56.7 in D 29.53 in
Reeded White Washed Buffet Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern whitewashed acacia buffet cabinet with reeded sides, a molded edge top, painted interior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Reeded White Washed Buffet Cabinet
Reeded White Washed Buffet Cabinet
H 34.25 in W 72.5 in D 22 in
Antique European Metamorphic Buffet Server
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique European, most likely Dutch, inlaid mahogany transformative buffet server. circa
Category

Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Walnut Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Directoire style distressed walnut buffet sideboard with four small drawers above two double
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Style Walnut Buffet
French Directoire Style Walnut Buffet
H 37.5 in W 58.25 in D 13.25 in
French Country Grill Door Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a warm old farmhouse finish, this piece resonates with durability and a timeless aesthetic. Its generous dimensions, measuring 96 inches in width, 12 inches in depth, and standi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Country Grill Door Buffet
French Country Grill Door Buffet
H 43 in W 96 in D 12 in
French Country Painted Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood in a hand-rubbed rustic and antiqued ebonized finish, this piece resonates with durability and a timeless aesthetic. Its generous dimensions, measuring 96 inc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Custom Modern White Buffet Sideboard
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern white buffet sideboard by Carrocel. With a sleek design and simple brass hardware
Category

2010s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Country Walnut Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid walnut, this piece resonates with durability and a timeless aesthetic. Its generous dimensions, measuring 96 inches in width, 12 inches in depth, and standing 43 i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Country Fruitwood Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid acacia in a warm classic fruitwood finish, this piece resonates with durability and a timeless aesthetic. Its generous dimensions, measuring 96 inches in width, 12...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

"Four Seasons" Art Deco Sideboard/Buffet with Gilded Bronze Mounts, 1940s France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cleanly designed and beautifully crafted, this 1940s Art Deco sideboard or buffet is finished with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Ebony, Sycamore

Modern Chelsea Metal 4-Door Mosaic Buffet with Oak Case by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chelsea Buffet has a 4-door front, each doors is framed by a thin metal band with a hand
Category

2010s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Server Buffet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here We Have a Georgian Revival Mahogany Sideboard of Small Proportions. Standing Upon Tapered legs With Spade Feet. Circa 1900 Featuring a Central Drawer Flanked By Cupboards. The D...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Mid Century Modern Ash Burl Buffets Credenza Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century modern buffets / credenzas / sideboards / servers / nightstands by Bernhard
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Ash

French Louis XVI-Style sideboard/buffet mahogany with white marble top by Rinck
Located in Houston, TX
This unique louis XVI Style buffet is made of the best quality Flame mahogany and has a very white
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Long Directoire Style Dark Brown Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
doors adorned with a classic cross-arrow design. Crafted from high-quality pine, this buffet offers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Long Directoire Style Antiqued Gray Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
pine, this buffet offers a rustic, antiqued finish that exudes old-world charm and sophistication
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Carved Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian 19th-20th century golden oak carved buffet cabinet with a mirrored upper section.
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Long Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1905
Located in Evergreen, CO
buffet has a footprint of nearly seven feet. Comprised of three drawers over three doors, it has a wealth
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Long Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1905
Long Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1905
H 44 in W 82.25 in D 20.75 in
French 19th Century Buffet Side Board with Marble-Top Royal Rouge of Languedoc
Located in Rome, IT
A fine French 19th century "Enfilade" mahogany, ebony and ebonized wood refined with gilded bronze, marble-top Royal Rouge of Languedoc, First part of the 19th century. Measure: 23...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid century Danish palisander buffet sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Danish Palisander buffet sideboard circa 1960. Good quality palisander veneers used on
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Danish palisander buffet sideboard
Mid century Danish palisander buffet sideboard
H 30.75 in W 53.25 in D 19.75 in
French Art Deco Buffet / Sideboard
Located in Kingston, NY
Luxe Art Deco sideboard in stained solid Mahogany with gilded hardware. The piece features plenty of shelve storage.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Buffet / Sideboard
French Art Deco Buffet / Sideboard
H 42.5 in W 92.5 in D 19 in
Krid Hardwood Buffet By Clémence Seilles
By Stromboli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Krid Hradwood Buffet is an adjustable system for storage. It is part of the transformable
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Krid Hardwood Buffet By Clémence Seilles
Krid Hardwood Buffet By Clémence Seilles
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Original European German Buffet
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Original European buffet, purchased from the granddaughter of the original owner. It was
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Burl

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Sideboards With Buffets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sideboards with buffets available for sale. The range of distinct sideboards with buffets — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 65 antique and vintage sideboards with buffets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of sideboards with buffets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Sideboards with buffets bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Bernhardt and Bert England each produced beautiful sideboards with buffets that are worth considering.

How Much are Sideboards With Buffets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,733, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $26,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right sideboards for You

Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.

Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)

The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.

An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.

If mid-century modern sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays by Hepplewhite, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.

Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique, new and vintage sideboards to choose from.

Questions About Sideboards With Buffets
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The terms buffet and sideboard are used interchangeably, although buffets generally have higher legs and stand 34 to 38 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a buffet and a sideboard is that a buffet is usually slightly taller than a sideboard. However, both types of tables are typically found in the dining room and both serve the same function as a place to put serving dishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Buffet tables and sideboards are both types of cabinet furniture. Though often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece which is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard (it's not uncommon to find a sideboard in a foyer, however). Find a wide range of mid-century modern buffets and sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A sideboard is nearly the same thing as a buffet, but slightly shorter. Standing against a wall in a dining room, a sideboard’s main function is to supply an easily accessible surface for serving trays, bowls or plates of food.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Sideboards are cabinets with shelves and drawers used to store serving utensils, dinnerware and table linens.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Buffet furniture typically refers to the type of table found in dining rooms on which a host or hostess can serve food buffet style. A buffet table is usually taller than a sideboard, but carries a nearly identical function and form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A floating buffet is a cabinet that is wall-mounted in a way that floats above the ground. It generally has a flat surface that looks suspended. These buffets offer a sleek and modern look as compared to traditional storage options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What you put in a buffet is a matter of personal preference. Traditionally, the purpose of a buffet is to provide storage in dining areas, so many people choose to keep dishes, servingware and glassware inside. However, you're free to use a buffet in any way that suits your organizational needs. Place one in the foyer to hide away shoes, bags and accessories, or put one in the living room to store board games and media. The only limit on how you can use a buffet in your home is your imagination. Explore a wide range of buffets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The purpose of a sideboard is to provide a place to store and organize items for the home. Often used in dining rooms, sideboards work well for keeping serveware and dinnerware free of dust and hidden when not in use. Some people use sideboards to house entertainment centers, media, games and other odds and ends in living rooms, or place them in entryways to provide places to stash cold-weather accessories, bags and shoes. Explore a large collection of sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A kitchen sideboard is a piece of furniture used for serving food and storing serving dishes and table linens. Kitchen sideboards long and often sit low to the ground. Shop vintage sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Buffet servers — or buffets —are available in various materials, sizes, styles, and designs. Choosing the best buffet server is a matter of preference that complements your home décor. A buffet server is supposed to be functional and useful; you should choose one with drawers or shelves based on your needs. Find a wide collection of antique and vintage buffets on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The standard buffet is 30 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A buffet cupboard is sometimes called a sideboard in the United States. Buffet comes from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people. Sideboards in England and France were a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water, but the pieces would later evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique, vintage and new buffet cabinets, sideboards and other case furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Credenzas are small, typically fancy, legless buffets.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a hutch vs. a buffet is the design. A hutch is a piece of storage furniture that has a lower cabinet and an upper storage area with shelves that are open or placed behind doors. A buffet lacks this top storage area. Some hutches feature detachable tops and can convert into buffets. Find a variety of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    What you can use instead of a sideboard depends on your specific needs. If you're looking for a place to set up buffet spreads when entertaining guests, a console table may be a good option. For storing or displaying items in the dining room, try a bar cabinet, hutch, bookshelf or floating wall shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining room furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.

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Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.