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What is a short china cabinet called?
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A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty Fruitwood Side Cabinets with Carved Décor, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty period fruitwood stackable side cabinets from the 19th century with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Louis XV Style French Provincial Fruitwood China Display Cabinet Bookcase Curio
Located in Dayton, OH
stout fruitwood frame with carved foliate and songbirds. The Cabinet opens to an illuminated interior
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Fruitwood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Fruitwood Arched 2 Door Glass 75" Curio China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Fruitwood Arched 2 Door Glass Tall Curio China Cabinet with 3 Glass Shelves (not
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Emerald Green Chinese Cabinet Inset with Gilt Antique Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
According to the original owner's family, this cabinet was constructed in the 1950s. 19th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Carved Jonathan Charles Flame Mahogany Narrow China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your home décor with this stunning Jonathan Charles display cabinet, a masterpiece of
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,516 Sale Price
24% Off
Attr. to Gabriel Viardot - Japanese Vitrine / Cabinet
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely little Japanese-style vitrine in carved wood in the style of Gabriel VIARDOT. Vitrine in the upper part and shelves in the lower part. This small piece of furniture is in good...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Vitrines
Materials
Fruitwood


