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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
Vintage Hollywood Regency Fruitwood Arched 2 Door Glass 75" Curio China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Fruitwood Arched 2 Door Glass Tall Curio China Cabinet with 3 Glass
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Fruitwood & Grasscloth Faux Bamboo Etageres - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved fruitwood faux bamboo etageres. Each
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Materials
Grasscloth, Fruitwood
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
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Georgian Carved Jonathan Charles Flame Mahogany Narrow China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,516 Sale Price
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Pair Bernhardt Asian Campaign Style Fruitwood Corner Etageres Bookcases
By Bernhardt
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Bernhardt Furniture Asian Style Fruitwood Corner Etageres
Size is 26" wide, 19" deep and 79
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass