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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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Chinese Fruitwood Box
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this box has a lift out top panel with a shaped brass escutcheon plate. The sides and front have shaped raised panels. There are shrinkage separations throughout.
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
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
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
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,516 Sale Price
24% Off
Early French Style Vitrine / China Cabinet / Bookcase W/ Ball & Claw Feet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early display cabinet with French styling. It has a heavily carved frame with ball and
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
Qing Dynasty Peach Wood Scholar Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese scholar cabinet crafted from exquisite peach wood with a stunning grain. It features a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass