Modern Buffets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Buffhey Extensions for Amanda
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
2 Add on Boxes Upon Request.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Modern Platform Media Cabinet, Walnut Moss Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Platform Mystic Basilica Media Cabinet features six touch-latch doors, with arched inset panels of Moss hand-painted Mystic Glass, in a Natural Walnut case above a 2" plat...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches by Martin & Brockett
By Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Paint, Oak
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches in Ebony on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Paint
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console in Lichen on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Paint
Modern Églomisé Blue Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with Espresso wood finish on oak.
Hand-painted glass panels in Midnight Moon are on the door surface.
The decorativ...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Retro Style Credenza 'Buff-Heyyy', Barcode Warm and Blue Hues Colored Glass
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The Buff-Heyyy´s retro design mix...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
21st Century "Stella Rossa" Bar Cabinet Colored Maple, Brass and Leather
Located in Turin, IT
The "Stella Rossa" bar cabinet is an intricate and complicated assemblage of unrelated ideas mixed into a modern concept of movement. The very particular legs are designed with a flo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Lacquered Sideboard with Round Corners.
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted sideboard with round corners. Four push-pull doors and inside shelf, base in two sections in natural oak veneer and gold yellow lacquer. Int...
Category
2010s European Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
L'Exclusive Table by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'Exclusive Table by Alexandre Ligios
Walnut and Resin
L 22 x H 22 x W 22
The black walnut side table boasts a distinctive design with an elegant tabletop crafted from black walnu...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Buffets
Materials
Wool, Walnut
L'IMPOSANT Buffet in Walnut by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'IMPOSANT Buffet by Alexandre Ligios
Walnut and Velvet
L 47 x H 28 x W 15
The oak puzzle-shaped buffet is both a work of art and a functional piece for your space. Each piece of ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
LE VOYAGEUR Chair by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
LE VOYAGEUR Chair by Alexandre Ligios
Walnut and Curly Wool
L 35 x H 19 x W 35
A jewel within your interior, this armchair embodies daring sophistication. Its intricately crafted ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Buffets
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Craft Associates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut
The Milo Baughman Buffet for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. These are a licensed reintroduction from Craft As...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
LA FIDÈLE Chair in White by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
LA FIDÈLE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
Walnut and Curly Wool
L 44 x H 13 x W 29 (Seat)
L 31 x W 29 (Foot Rest)
The indoor chaise longue features a walnut frame, evoking the timeless...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Buffets
Materials
Wool, Walnut
L'IMPOSANT Buffet in Resin by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'IMPOSANT Buffet by Alexandre Ligios
Resin
L 47 x H 28 x W 15
The oak puzzle-shaped buffet is both a work of art and a functional piece for your space. Each piece of this buffet ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Buffets
Materials
Resin
LA FIDÈLE Chair in Orange by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
LA FIDÈLE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
Walnut and Curly Wool
L 44 x H 13 x W 29 (Seat)
L 31 x W 29 (Foot Rest)
The indoor chaise longue features a walnut frame, evoking the timeless...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Buffets
Materials
Wool, Walnut
LA DOMINANTE Table by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
LA DOMINANTE Table by Alexandre Ligios
Walnut and Resin
L 63 x H 35 x W 30
The dining table features a black walnut top, offering both timeless elegance and premium quality. Its u...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Buffets
Materials
Resin
L'IMPOSANT Buffet in Oak by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'IMPOSANT Buffet by Alexandre Ligios
Oak Wood
L 47 x H 28 x D 15
The oak puzzle-shaped buffet is both a work of art and a functional piece for your space. Each piece of this buff...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Buffet en chêne travail français 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1950
Buffet en chêne ciré patiné à la céruse à corps quadrangulaire ouvrant par trois portes pleines à décor de tête de satyre en bronze doré. Deux petits tiroirs e...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Modern White Painted Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dressed in Cortina white, it features a clean, linear silhouette that brings an airy spaciousness to any room. The paneled doors are framed by subtle accents.
With two frieze drawer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Meuble bas de rangement bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité. Les pieds bougent.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Red Lacquered Luxury Sideboard with Modern Lotus Pattern and Brass Lotus Handle
Located in Cairo, EG
Red Lacquered Buffet with Modern Lotus Pattern and Brass Lotus Handle.
A contemporary twist to the beautiful lotus motif inspired by our Pharaonic h...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Buffet bas en placage bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble bas de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Meuble de rangement en bois et métal
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
Category
1990s French Modern Buffets
Materials
Laminate
Buffet en bois massif années 1980
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Meuble de rangement bois vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
Category
1990s French Modern Buffets
Materials
Other
Modern Floating Blossom Console by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Floating Blossom 3-Door Buffet is made up of 3 touch latch doors decorated with hand-cut glass in a Blossom Mosaic in shades of Ivory, Grey, Pearl, and Lavender.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Buffet or Credenza, Dakota Jackson Heraldic Collection
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Dakota Jackson credenza or mid-century modern buffet made of rosewood exemplifies the best of American modern design with hints of Danish style. Crafted in Italy by sk...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Rosewood, Sycamore
Chanel custom black lacquered marble top sideboard , doors covered in woven leather
Located in Bisceglie, IT
The sahara noir. marble top juxtaposed with hand-woven leather, a product of the highest craftsmanship made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble, Tôle
Modern Platform Base 4 Door Buffet Lacquered Wood & Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The platform buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with a Mother of Pearl wood finish. Door fronts feature panels of Champagne Mystic hand painted glass. There is one adjustable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Art Glass, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Inlaid Oak Welsh Credenza Hutch
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Inlaid Oak Welsh Credenza Hutch
The credenza measures: 88 wide x 19.5 deep x 32.75 inches high
The hutch measures: 83 wide x 7.75 deep ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Eliseo - Large Avant-garde Mexican Hardwood and Leather, Anthropomorphic Buffet
Located in colima, MX
This unique case piece is inspired by the "Apsasû" representing the female counterpart of the majestic Assyrian "Lamassu", -- imposing winged-human-bull statues renowned for their protective duty. Crafted as an exclusive spin-off edition of the "Centinelas" collection, which delves in to the themes of care, safekeeping and protection as essential human endeavors for sustaining, perpetuating and restoring our world.
Our intention was to append this collection with our own fascination for comprehending the human experience, gender roles, and our historical context. Apsasu and Lamassu, revered as protective deities, embodied the essence of all life. They would appear to stand and walk, had human heads denoting intelligence, bull bodies...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Modern Gray Lacquer Milano Buffet with Gold Dust Mirror by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with light gray lacquer wood finish on oak. Doors have panels of Gold Dust Eglomise panels. There is one adjustable interior shel...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Art Glass, Oak, Lacquer
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console in Blue Fog on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Paint, Oak
Modern Fluted Buffet Sideboard Cabinet by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Modern Fluted Buffet Sideboard Cabinet by Barbara Barry, crafted exclusively for Baker Furniture in 2010. This impeccable creation showcases the timeless el...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Dakota Jackson Heraldic Collection Buffet
Located in Germantown, MD
A 21st Century modern Dakota Jackson Heraldic Collection Buffet in great condition. Measures 77" in width, 22" in depth and stands 32" tall. Original price new $19995
The matching ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
XILITALIA white lacquer sideboard By ANTONIO CITTERIO & PAOLO NAVA
Located in Zandhoven, BE
XILITALIA WHITE LACQUER SIDEBOARD BY ANTONIO CITTERIO & PAOLO NAVA
Xilitalia white lacquer sideboard
nickel plated metal base
Sliding doors an...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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. Featuring beautiful wood grain fronts and a clean black b...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gong - sideboard made with hand-finished decor doors
By Carlo Cumini
Located in Azzano Decimo, PN
8-door sideboard made of lacquered MDF with hand-finished engraved decoration.
The cabinet consists of two overlapping units, with the doors jointed in
2-by-2 vertical for convenienc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Modern Platform Linea Media Center - White Oak- Blue Glalss by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Platform Linea buffet by Ercole home has a 4-door front, with White Wash finish on Oak. Handcut glass stripes in Ivory, French Blue, Electric Blue, and Notte decorate the surface...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Art Glass
Modern Floating Starry Night 3-Door Buffet
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Floating Starry Night 3-Door Buffet illustrates the evolution of the buffet with its curved edges putting more emphasis on the sleek modern design, mounted...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Oak
1960's French Modern - Blonde Toned Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Grand Scale Blonde Wood Buffet/ Dry Bar/ Credenza/ Dry Bar
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Sideboard With Doors Covered In Marble
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard has a singular kaleidoscopic marble pattern. The inlaying technique availed translates the visual pattern of a fractal, found in Nature, science and in human creation....
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble
Henredon Aston Court Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Aston Court sideboard credenza buffet and hutch
This buffet and hutch measures: 78 wide x 17 deep x 91 inches high
This set is in Excellent ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Modern Milano 2-Door Buffet in Oak With Hand-Hammered Bronze Handles
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Milano Buffet by Ercole Home, with 2 doors within an Oak Frame. The doors feature hand-hammered Bronze frames and handles, as well as hand-cut Yogi Forest linear glass mos...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Londres Sideboard Sahara Noir Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Londres Sideboard, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Sideboard Londres is a functional and at the same time elegant solution for most environments. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble
See-Through Sideboard In Glass Structure And Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard is completely see-through, in glass. Its presence is serene, as if filtering and cleansing the ambient and the objects it can contain. It is transparent.
Handcrafted ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Modern Milano Brown Walnut Buffet in Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with a natural wood finish on Walnut. Handcut glass mosaics in Butterscotch, Medium Chocolate, and Dark Chocolate decorate the su...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Glass
Geometric Oak Sticks Cabinet Inspired from Ancient Egypt Use of Palm Branches
Located in Cairo, EG
Geometric Oak Sticks Cabinet Inspired from Ancient Egypt Use of Palm Branches.
Our unique Cool Palm cabinet is made of stained oak wood sticks manifestin...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Luxury Hanging Bar Cabinet with Golden Hand-Laid Straw and Mother of Pearl
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxury hanging bar cabinet with hand-laid Straw and Mother of Pearl.
A radiant hanging bar cabinet with hand-laid straw and mother of pearl in elegant hues of gold. The pattern is a ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Stainless Steel
MCM to Modern Narrow Walnut Buffet Console Cabinet with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern narrow walnut buffet console cabinet with bi-fold doors, 1 adjustable shelf, and antiqued brass handles. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th century.
Well, Well, Well, What have we here? This is a fantastic mid-century modern to modern narrow console cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Le Buffet, Contemporary buffet in Ash wood, quartz and metal by Nadine Hajjar
Located in Montreal, QC
Le Buffet is inspired by cinema 'le 7ème art' and offers a feeling of disco. Carved in Ash wood, it incorporates oversized textured handles, a black metal base, 4 doors with compartm...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Ercole Home Samples
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Category
2010s North American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Customizable Ivory Buffet in White/Silver Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The platform wave buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with washed ivory wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in icy white and silver, wispy white silver decorate the surfa...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Customizable Gray Milano Buffet in White/Silver Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with light gray lacquer wood finish on oak. Hand cut glass mosaics in Icy White and Silver decorate the surface in a continuous w...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Modern Mezza Luna Curved Buffet With Navy Blue Finish By Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mezza Luna Curved Buffet with Navy Blue Finish is one of Ercole Home's latest, and illustrates the evolution of the buffet with its curved edges putting more emphasis on the slee...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Dedo Buffet/Cabinet
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Dedo Collection's latest addition, the Dedo TV Stand. This Mexican contemporary TV stand by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA is a perfect example of the collection's desig...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Henredon Modern French Empire Bar Cabinet in Exotic Brazilian Daniella Wood
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful modern French Empire style sideboard server or bar cabinet
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th century
Gorgeous exotic Brazilian Daniella wood, with original brass hardwa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Modern buffets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern buffets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage buffets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original buffets, popular names associated with this style include Ercole Home, Aymeric Lefort, Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz , and sicis. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for buffets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $120,830 while the average work can sell for $11,859.
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