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What is a piece of furniture called a buffet?
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A buffet is a piece of furniture that usually goes in the dining room. Often made of wood, a buffet is usually around 34 to 36 inches tall and features cupboards and drawers. People often store serveware, dinnerware and utensils inside buffets, and the name of the furniture comes from the fact that you can arrange a buffet of food on its top due to its height. You may also see buffets referred to as sideboards. Shop a wide range of buffets on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless case piece, this 19th century Louis XVI style enfilade has a (more recent) ebonized finish that beautifully contrasts the brass accents for a touch of drama in a foyer or ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Brass
An art deco wood and marble buffet by Built by John, late 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A wood and marble art deco buffet / sideboard « Built by John », early 20th century. Featuring hand-carved rosewood and mahogany construction, original brass hardware, and green marb...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Baker Neoclassical French Empire Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server Dry Bar Buffet
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Baker Furniture Company flip-top server, circa 1980s. Inspired by English Regency, Neoclassical and French Empire styling. A rectangular form with made from mahogany with...
Category
Vintage 1980s Empire Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
$2,400 Sale Price
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Macassar Wood Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti is one of a kind statement piece. The overall piece is inlaid in Macassar wood accentuated with intricate bronze-patina brass details that have the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield 1930’s Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Heywood Wakefield Solid Maple Buffet. 2 Drawers in the middle with a swinging door on each end. Cabinet is raised off the ground with legs. Newly refinished and ready to go.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Maple
Late 19th Century French Henri II Renaissance Style Walnut Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style walnut enfilade or sideboard features four fluted half columns with scrolling capitals and a beveled walnut top. Three drawers of d...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Buffets
Materials
Walnut
