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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 Countryside, 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
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Buffet and Hutch
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo baughman style mid century buffet and hutch.
The buffet measures: 55.5 wide x 19.5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, 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
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Buffet and Hutch
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 66 wide x 19.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Henredon Scene Two Mid Century Burlwood Buffet and Hutch
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, 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
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Buffet and Hutch
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane first edition mid century walnut buffet and hutch
The buffet measures: 54 wide x 18 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
