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Why is it called a hutch?
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Why a hutch is called that is due to the history of the English language. In Old English, the word for a box or chest is hwiċe or hwiċċe. Eventually, over time, the word became hutch, which refers to a type of case good that features a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that is outfitted with drawers or additional cabinets. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of hutches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
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Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Maple Buffet and Hutch
By Viko Baumritter, Baumritter
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage mid-century modern two piece buffet and hutch by Viko Baumritter circa 1960. Crafted from maple wood with a beautiful natural aged patina, this spectacular display cabinet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Maple
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Buffet and Hutch
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 71 wide x 18.75 deep x 34.5 inches high
The hutch measures: 71 wide x 14 deep x 49 inches high
The combined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
SOLD 10/10/23 Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 64 wide x 19 deep x 24.75 inches high
The hutch measures: 60 wide x 12.5 deep x 49 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet Buffet Hutch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut buffet China cabinet in great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Hand Carved English Walnut Sideboard
Located in Asheville, NC
We stored our tea sets inside and mounted handsome plates in the plate rack above, comes in two pieces, buffet and hutch.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sideboards
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet / China Hutch
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique Jacobean Revival, 1920s, oak buffet. One piece. 61.5" high, 38.5" wide and 17.5" deep. The bottom part has two doors and one horizontal shelf. The upper part has one door and...
Category
Early 20th Century Buffets
Materials
Oak


