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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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Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Maple Buffet and Hutch
By Viko Baumritter, Baumritter
Located in Raymondville, 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
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Buffet and Hutch
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 71 wide x 18.75 deep x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet Buffet Hutch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut buffet China cabinet in great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet / China Hutch
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique Jacobean Revival, 1920s, oak buffet. One piece. 61.5" high, 38.5" wide and 17.5" deep. The
Category
Early 20th Century Buffets
Materials
Oak
