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1950s Rustic Pine Buffet
1950s Rustic Pine Buffet

1950s Rustic Pine Buffet

By Rainer Daumiller, Sven Larsson

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful handcrafted 1950's pine buffet oozes warmth and comfort. The hand carved trim details

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Late 20th Century Rustic Buffets

Materials

Pine

Light Oak Buffet, France, 1950s
Light Oak Buffet, France, 1950s

Light Oak Buffet, France, 1950s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

plinth legs, embodying the distinct design essence of the 1950s. This sideboard harmoniously marries form

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

1950s Italian Geometric Buffet
1950s Italian Geometric Buffet

1950s Italian Geometric Buffet

By Roberto Aloy

Located in Hanover, MA

Incredible unicorn! Rare 1950s Italian sideboard with reverse painted marbleized glass top case

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mirror-Clad Buffet 1950s
Mirror-Clad Buffet 1950s

Mirror-Clad Buffet 1950s

Located in Nice, FR

Sideboard two doors in engraved mirrors, from the 50s, French, flower decorations, there is a lack of glass plate on the front of the cabinet and on a foot, some chips. Furniture to ...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Mirror

French Alpine Buffet in Solid Oak, 1950s
French Alpine Buffet in Solid Oak, 1950s

French Alpine Buffet in Solid Oak, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This French Alpine buffet from the 1950s, crafted from solid oak, embodies the sculptural and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Buffet by Umberto Mascagni with Embedded Mirror,  Italy, 1950s
Buffet by Umberto Mascagni with Embedded Mirror,  Italy, 1950s

Buffet by Umberto Mascagni with Embedded Mirror, Italy, 1950s

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in Roma, IT

Buffet by Umberto Mascagni with embedded mirror. Italy 1950s. Three mirrored doors, back-painted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Buffets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Mirror

George Nelson Thin Edge Buffet/Sideboard for Herman Miller, 1950s. Signed
George Nelson Thin Edge Buffet/Sideboard for Herman Miller, 1950s. Signed

George Nelson Thin Edge Buffet/Sideboard for Herman Miller, 1950s. Signed

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare, long out of production George Nelson walnut Thin Edge buffet/sideboard/credenza/storage

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Aluminum

French 1950s Sycamore and Original Fabric Buffet by Suzanne Guiguichon
French 1950s Sycamore and Original Fabric Buffet by Suzanne Guiguichon

French 1950s Sycamore and Original Fabric Buffet by Suzanne Guiguichon

By Suzanne Guiguichon

Located in Long Island City, NY

French 1950s sycamore buffet by Suzanne Guiguichon with two original fabric covered doors, brass

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Period Mid-Century Modern Buffet, French, Rosewood, 1950s
Period Mid-Century Modern Buffet, French, Rosewood, 1950s

Period Mid-Century Modern Buffet, French, Rosewood, 1950s

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet enfilade from period mid-century France made of wood, primarily a beautiful rosewood. The

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Grand comptoir industriel 1950's
Grand comptoir industriel 1950's

Grand comptoir industriel 1950's

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Grand comptoir industriel 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s French Buffets

Materials

Steel

Skobvy Møbelfabrik Scandinavian Dark Wood Credenza Bar Cabinet Buffet 1950s
Skobvy Møbelfabrik Scandinavian Dark Wood Credenza Bar Cabinet Buffet 1950s

Skobvy Møbelfabrik Scandinavian Dark Wood Credenza Bar Cabinet Buffet 1950s

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian midcentury modern design rosewood bar cabinet produced by Skobvy Møbelfabrik with two doors, one of which folds down to become a shelf for bottles and glasses, Denmark, ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

1950s French Mid-Century Rattan Buffet by Audoux & Minet with Tiles
1950s French Mid-Century Rattan Buffet by Audoux & Minet with Tiles

1950s French Mid-Century Rattan Buffet by Audoux & Minet with Tiles

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful and charming French 1950s split pencil bamboo sideboard by Adrien Audoux and Freida Minet

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

1950s   Teak Buffet, Credenzas By  Carl Löfving & Söner, Sweden
1950s   Teak Buffet, Credenzas By  Carl Löfving & Söner, Sweden

1950s Teak Buffet, Credenzas By Carl Löfving & Söner, Sweden

By Carl Löfving & Söner

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Extremely beautiful and high quality buffet cabinet / credenzas with seven drawers and an

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet  Buffet Made Entirely by Hand in the 1950s in Italy Bamboo Drawers
Cabinet  Buffet Made Entirely by Hand in the 1950s in Italy Bamboo Drawers

Cabinet Buffet Made Entirely by Hand in the 1950s in Italy Bamboo Drawers

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Caninet Buffet made entirely by hand in the 1950s in Italy, in bamboo and rattan, drawer.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Art Deco Buffet, France, 1940s
Art Deco Buffet, France, 1940s

Art Deco Buffet, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Presenting a captivating Art Deco buffet from 1950s France, carefully crafted to embody both

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

New World Buffet designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
New World Buffet designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture

New World Buffet designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1950s 'New World' buffet with ebonized case and walnut triple bypass doors designed by Michael

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
Midcentury Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s

Midcentury Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This exceptional 1950s French oak sideboard is a masterful blend of provincial heritage and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This sculptural sideboard holds a quiet monumentality—its façade a study in balance, depth, and geometric relief. Two symmetrical doors are adorned with deeply carved concentric meda...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This sculptural sideboard holds a quiet monumentality—its façade a study in balance, depth, and geometric relief. Two symmetrical doors are adorned with deeply carved concentric meda...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s

Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

With its striking geometric façade and raw materiality, this 1950s French Brutalist sideboard is a

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Sculptural French Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
Sculptural French Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s

Sculptural French Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Proverb. Carved from solid French oak, this Breton buffet is a masterful example of the region’s storied

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Dudouyt - Credenza - Oak - Tiny - 1950s - France - Brutalist
Dudouyt - Credenza - Oak - Tiny - 1950s - France - Brutalist

Dudouyt - Credenza - Oak - Tiny - 1950s - France - Brutalist

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Experience the refined elegance of this compact oak credenza, evoking the iconic style reminiscent of the renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. Crafted with meticulous attention to de...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Cabinet with Spindle Towel Rack in Pine, France, 1950s
Cabinet with Spindle Towel Rack in Pine, France, 1950s

Cabinet with Spindle Towel Rack in Pine, France, 1950s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Cabinet with Spindle Towel Rack in Pine, France, 1950s A quiet architecture of utility rendered in

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Vintage 1950s French Buffets

Materials

Pine

Taliesin Mahogany Credenza by Frank Lloyd Wright, c. 1950s
Taliesin Mahogany Credenza by Frank Lloyd Wright, c. 1950s

Taliesin Mahogany Credenza by Frank Lloyd Wright, c. 1950s

By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in San Francisco, CA

A maghogany credenza by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon. Taliesin design detailing at the edges and base. Featuring eight drawers, recessed handles, and a pair of cabinet d...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

French 1950s Natural Oak Sideboard with Intricate Carved Panels
French 1950s Natural Oak Sideboard with Intricate Carved Panels

French 1950s Natural Oak Sideboard with Intricate Carved Panels

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

home in the South Alps of France, carries the soul of its surroundings. Untouched since the 1950s, the

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Bronze Pulls, France, 1950s
Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Bronze Pulls, France, 1950s

Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Bronze Pulls, France, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

functional artistry. Emerging from the fertile design culture of 1950s France, the piece belongs to a

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood and Brass, Buffa Style, Italy 1950s
Monumental Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood and Brass, Buffa Style, Italy 1950s

Monumental Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood and Brass, Buffa Style, Italy 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

architect Paolo Buffa, 1950s design. It is a storage unit capable of storing large quantities of objects

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

1950s Rud Rasmussen Cabinet, four tambour doors, two drawers with brass handles
1950s Rud Rasmussen Cabinet, four tambour doors, two drawers with brass handles

1950s Rud Rasmussen Cabinet, four tambour doors, two drawers with brass handles

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in London, GB

1950s Rud Rasmussen Mahogany Cabinet. Front with four tambour doors and two drawers with brass

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Painted Wood Console with Faux Marble Top, 1950s
Midcentury Painted Wood Console with Faux Marble Top, 1950s

Midcentury Painted Wood Console with Faux Marble Top, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury painted wood console with faux painted marble top. Console has three ample drawers for storage. It mounts to the wall and features a carved wood gilded pineapple at base.

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20th Century Neoclassical Buffets

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Modern Caviuna Wood Credenza by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Caviuna Wood Credenza by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Caviuna Wood Credenza by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional credenza was designed in the 1950s by Giuseppe Scapinelli for a private residence

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Other, Brass

Hand-painted Venetian style sideboard or console, Italy, 1950s
Hand-painted Venetian style sideboard or console, Italy, 1950s

Hand-painted Venetian style sideboard or console, Italy, 1950s

Located in Lyon, FR

A refined mid-20th century Venetian-style sideboard or console, finely crafted in carved wood, lacquered and hand-painted with a rare and charming "à la Provençale" décor. The piece...

Category

Mid-20th Century Buffets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s
Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s

Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Pair of Carved Cabinets in Patinated Oak, Spain, 1950s Evoking the vernacular architecture of

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Ash Sideboard by René-Jean Caillette for Charron, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Ash Sideboard by René-Jean Caillette for Charron, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Ash Sideboard by René-Jean Caillette for Charron, France, 1950s

By Charron, René-Jean Caillette

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

1950s, exemplifying the understated elegance of postwar French modernism. Caillette’s signature approach

Category

Mid-20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Ash

René Gabriel - Spirit - Sideboard - Chevron-Parqueted Oak - 1950 - France
René Gabriel - Spirit - Sideboard - Chevron-Parqueted Oak - 1950 - France

René Gabriel - Spirit - Sideboard - Chevron-Parqueted Oak - 1950 - France

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Reconstruction era of the 1950s, this buffet reflects the broader ethos of mid-century French design: a return to

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mid century Modern Credenza Attributed to Melchiorre Bega
Mid century Modern Credenza Attributed to Melchiorre Bega

Mid century Modern Credenza Attributed to Melchiorre Bega

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Weesp, NL

1950s Italian Buffet designed by Melchiorre Bega and made of the most beautiful South African

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceramic Standing Ashtray Michel Buffet Attributed
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceramic Standing Ashtray Michel Buffet Attributed

Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceramic Standing Ashtray Michel Buffet Attributed

By Michel Buffet

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage metal ceramic standing ashtray, which was designed by Michel Buffet

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Early Mid Century Modern Lane Acclaim Buffet / Sideboard, USA, c. 1950's
Early Mid Century Modern Lane Acclaim Buffet / Sideboard, USA, c. 1950's

Early Mid Century Modern Lane Acclaim Buffet / Sideboard, USA, c. 1950's

Located in Deland, FL

This extraordinary sideboard by Lane Furniture (Serial # 758250) is as rare as it is aesthetically captivating. The details of this piece are both subtle and eye-catching with an exq...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet by John Van Koert, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet by John Van Koert, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet by John Van Koert, 1950s

By Henredon, Karl Johan, Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This Drexel Profile K37 buffet credenza by John Van Koert stands as a commanding exemplar of mid

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman

1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman

By Carl Axel Lindman

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Teak, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables by Michel Buffet, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables by Michel Buffet, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables by Michel Buffet, France, 1950s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

3 midcentury nesting tables by Michel Buffet, France, late 1950s. Red table - height 20.9"(53cm

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Iron

Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet, 1950s

Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet, 1950s

By Tomlinson

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Tomlinson

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Buffet from Bois Massif, France, 1950s
Arts & Crafts Buffet from Bois Massif, France, 1950s

Arts & Crafts Buffet from Bois Massif, France, 1950s

By Thonet

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Arts & Crafts Buffet from Solid Wood, France, 1950s Vintage Design Solid wood, used with

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in New York, NY

Pier luigi Colli oak sideboard, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s Beautiful oak sideboard. The oak

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1950s Chinoiserie Candlestick Table Lamps
Pair of 1950s Chinoiserie Candlestick Table Lamps

Pair of 1950s Chinoiserie Candlestick Table Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1950s Chinoiserie Candlestick Table or Buffet Lamps Crafted of wood with a gilt finish

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Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard
1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s
Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s

Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Severe yet elegant, this Spanish buffet from the 1950s asserts a bold, architectural presence—its

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Luxus, Belgium, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Luxus, Belgium, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Luxus, Belgium, 1950

By Luxus Kortrijk, Jos De Mey

Located in Antwerp, BE

; Buffet; 1950s; Jos De Mey Sideboard from the 1950s, an exquisite piece of mid-century Belgian design

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

1950's Enfilade model "Monaco" by Gerard Guermonprez
1950's Enfilade model "Monaco" by Gerard Guermonprez

1950's Enfilade model "Monaco" by Gerard Guermonprez

By Gerard Guermonprez

Located in Florence, IT

1950' Enfilade model "Monaco" by Gerard Guermonprez for Magnani

Category

Vintage 1950s French Buffets

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1950s Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s buffet you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every 1950s buffet was constructed with great care. Find 1276 options for an antique or vintage 1950s buffet now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s buffet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1950s buffet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1950s buffet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Paul McCobb and Dunbar are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Buffet?

Prices for a 1950s buffet start at $10 and top out at $149,000 with the average selling for $4,505.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1950s Buffet
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Buffet furniture typically refers to the type of table found in dining rooms on which a host or hostess can serve food buffet style. A buffet table is usually taller than a sideboard, but carries a nearly identical function and form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A floating buffet is a cabinet that is wall-mounted in a way that floats above the ground. It generally has a flat surface that looks suspended. These buffets offer a sleek and modern look as compared to traditional storage options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What you put in a buffet is a matter of personal preference. Traditionally, the purpose of a buffet is to provide storage in dining areas, so many people choose to keep dishes, servingware and glassware inside. However, you're free to use a buffet in any way that suits your organizational needs. Place one in the foyer to hide away shoes, bags and accessories, or put one in the living room to store board games and media. The only limit on how you can use a buffet in your home is your imagination. Explore a wide range of buffets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The terms buffet and sideboard are used interchangeably, although buffets generally have higher legs and stand 34 to 38 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Buffet servers — or buffets —are available in various materials, sizes, styles, and designs. Choosing the best buffet server is a matter of preference that complements your home décor. A buffet server is supposed to be functional and useful; you should choose one with drawers or shelves based on your needs. Find a wide collection of antique and vintage buffets on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The standard buffet is 30 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a hutch vs. a buffet is the design. A hutch is a piece of storage furniture that has a lower cabinet and an upper storage area with shelves that are open or placed behind doors. A buffet lacks this top storage area. Some hutches feature detachable tops and can convert into buffets. Find a variety of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Credenzas are small, typically fancy, legless buffets.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A buffet cupboard is sometimes called a sideboard in the United States. Buffet comes from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people. Sideboards in England and France were a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water, but the pieces would later evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique, vintage and new buffet cabinets, sideboards and other case furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Bernard Buffet used a variety of media over the course of his career. The French artist produced more than 8,000 paintings, employing watercolors and oil paints. He also worked in lithography and produced engravings and prints. Some of his most famous pieces include Tête de Clown, Deux Hommes Nus and Nature Morte. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Bernard Buffet art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Buffet tables and sideboards are both types of cabinet furniture. Though often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece which is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard (it's not uncommon to find a sideboard in a foyer, however). Find a wide range of mid-century modern buffets and sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    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 ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a buffet and a sideboard is that a buffet is usually slightly taller than a sideboard. However, both types of tables are typically found in the dining room and both serve the same function as a place to put serving dishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.

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