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What is a buffet cabinet used for?
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower cabinet.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$1,600
Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Elm wood Side Cabinet. Ming style clean lines side cabinet night stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Ebonized Mahogany and Stone Side Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side cabinet constructed of ebonized, refinished mahogany with stone sculptural detail, circa 1965.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone
English Painted Side Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English pine side cabinet on a saber leg. 1890
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Italian Painted Side Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning early 19th C Italian painted oak side cabinet with good architectural decoration. 1820
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$10,495
English Regency Side Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty English regency bleached pine faux bamboo side cabinet. 1820.
Height to worktop: 30.5-inches
Code: 8965
Dimensions:
W: 32" (81.3 cm)
H: 34.5" (87.6 cm)
D: 21" (53.3 cm)
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Pine
