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What is a buffet cabinet called?
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Dyrlund Style Mid-Century Rosewood Buffet and Hutch
By Dyrlund
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dyrlund style mid-century rosewood buffet and hutch.
The buffet measures: 64.25 wide x 18 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Henredon Scene Two Mid Century Burlwood Buffet and Hutch
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Scene Two Mid Century Burlwood Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 60 wide x 16 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Smoked Glass, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Maple Buffet and Hutch
By Viko Baumritter, Baumritter
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern two piece buffet and hutch by Viko Baumritter circa 1960. Crafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Maple
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
SOLD 10/10/23 Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 64 wide x 19
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Buffet with Hutch
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Buffet with Hutch
The buffet measures: 58 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Heavily Carved French Renaissance Buffet Hutch
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Heavily hand carved French Renaissance buffet hutch C.1600. Simple and naive carvings commensurate
Category
Antique 17th Century French Buffets
Materials
Wood
