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Fine French 1950s 2 Doors Lime Oak Buffet
Fine French 1950s 2 Doors Lime Oak Buffet

Fine French 1950s 2 Doors Lime Oak Buffet

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Mid-Century cerused oak sideboard with black diamond pattern inlays on the 2 doors.

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Buffet with Mirror Burl Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Buffet with Mirror Burl Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Buffet with Mirror Burl Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Buffet with mirror, burl veneer. Top with coated glass. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Burl

Buffet with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi Rosewood Veneer Brass, Vintage Italy, 1950s
Buffet with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi Rosewood Veneer Brass, Vintage Italy, 1950s

Buffet with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi Rosewood Veneer Brass, Vintage Italy, 1950s

By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Milano, IT

A buffet with mirror with backlighting designed by Vittorio Dassi for Consorzio Esposizione Mobili

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cane and Wood, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cane and Wood, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cane and Wood, 1950s

By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

, Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. In great condition. The dimensions are 72" (6') W x 19" D x

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Modernist server / cabinet "Batman Buffet" by American Of Martinsville 1950s
Modernist server / cabinet "Batman Buffet" by American Of Martinsville 1950s

Modernist server / cabinet "Batman Buffet" by American Of Martinsville 1950s

By American of Martinsville

Located in Buffalo, NY

Late 1950s early 1960s walnut wood medium size server by American of Martinsville. with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Cees Braakman Teak Buffet Cabinet Model CU07 for Pastoe, 1950s
Cees Braakman Teak Buffet Cabinet Model CU07 for Pastoe, 1950s

Cees Braakman Teak Buffet Cabinet Model CU07 for Pastoe, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designed in: 1950s Date of manufacturing: 1950-1960s Measures size in cm: 75 W x 45 D x 117 H

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Sideboard / Buffet Edmond Spence Industria Mueblera S. A., circa 1950s
Mahogany Sideboard / Buffet Edmond Spence Industria Mueblera S. A., circa 1950s

Mahogany Sideboard / Buffet Edmond Spence Industria Mueblera S. A., circa 1950s

By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence

Located in Camden, ME

Edmund Spence sideboard / buffet manufactured by Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico in the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Seagrass, Mahogany

20th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Grey Painted Buffet, 1950s
20th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Grey Painted Buffet, 1950s

20th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Grey Painted Buffet, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th century French Louis XV style oak grey painted buffet from the 1950s. Four large

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

Stewart MacDougall Walnut Buffet for Drexel
Stewart MacDougall Walnut Buffet for Drexel

Stewart MacDougall Walnut Buffet for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

1950's, this buffet, sideboard or credenza fashioned in beautiful figured walnut and doors with ebony

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Massive Teak Buffet or Credenza with Reversible Doors by Arne Vodder, 1950s
Massive Teak Buffet or Credenza with Reversible Doors by Arne Vodder, 1950s

Massive Teak Buffet or Credenza with Reversible Doors by Arne Vodder, 1950s

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in New York, NY

We are pleased to offer this massive buffet or credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast Furniture, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Fine French Buffet by Jules Leleu
Fine French Buffet by Jules Leleu

Fine French Buffet by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fine French 1950s four doors buffet by Jules Leleu with bronze details. A matching table and a set

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

20th Century Ico Parisi wood, hand-painte Ceramic and Glass Italian Buffet, 1950s
20th Century Ico Parisi wood, hand-painte Ceramic and Glass Italian Buffet, 1950s

20th Century Ico Parisi wood, hand-painte Ceramic and Glass Italian Buffet, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Valladolid, ES

Stunning Ico Parisi buffet or enfilade, sicomoro wood with hand painted black and white ceramics on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood

1950's white sideboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
1950's white sideboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

1950's white sideboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful sideboard was designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel we believe the line was called "Sun Coast", The sideboard features brass base and brass handles.

This...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Buffets

Materials

Brass

Buffet by Guillerme et Chambron
Buffet by Guillerme et Chambron

Buffet by Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Long Island City, NY

French 1950's oak cabinet/buffet/bar by Guillerme et Chambron.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Buffets

Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard, 1950s
Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard, 1950s

Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard, 1950s

Located in Dallas, TX

Magnificent Brazilian rosewood sideboard. Six drawers, sliding tambour doors, shelves as pictured. The wood is gorgeous, finished front and back. Great quality through and through. A...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Rosewood

Cabinet Walnut Veneer Parchment Paper Brass Italy 1950s
Cabinet Walnut Veneer Parchment Paper Brass Italy 1950s

Cabinet Walnut Veneer Parchment Paper Brass Italy 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Buffet centre cabinet, accessible from both sides, with hinged doors and drawers. Walnut veneer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet Walnut Veneer Parchment Paper Brass Italy 1950s
Cabinet Walnut Veneer Parchment Paper Brass Italy 1950s

Cabinet Walnut Veneer Parchment Paper Brass Italy 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Buffet cabinet with hinged doors and central bar compartment with flap opening. Walnut veneered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

1950s Cabinet with Brass Handles by Louis Paolozzi
1950s Cabinet with Brass Handles by Louis Paolozzi

1950s Cabinet with Brass Handles by Louis Paolozzi

By Raphael Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s cabinet with brass handles , design Louis Paolozzi Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

1950s Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Beautility of London
1950s Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Beautility of London

1950s Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Beautility of London

By Beautility

Located in Los Angeles, CA

England during the 1950s. A fantastic vintage piece that it has plenty of storage with three drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Birch Buffet in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron
Mid-Century Birch Buffet in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron

Mid-Century Birch Buffet in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Paris, FR

Important birch buffet from the 1950s resting on four feet in the style Guillerme & Chambron for

Category

Vintage 1950s French Buffets

Materials

Ceramic, Birch

Sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1950s
Sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1950s

Sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1950s

By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden sideboard with 4 drawers and 2 roll-up doors with one shelf each. Stamped V-Form. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1950s
Sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1950s

Sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1950s

By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden sideboard with 4 drawers and 2 roll-up doors with one shelf each. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

1950s Belgian Oak Sideboard
1950s Belgian Oak Sideboard

1950s Belgian Oak Sideboard

Located in High Point, NC

A four-door buffet cabinet from Belgium, circa 1950. This piece follows the techniques and style of

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

1950s H.W. Klein Scandinavian Midcentury Design Rosewood Cabinet
1950s H.W. Klein Scandinavian Midcentury Design Rosewood Cabinet

1950s H.W. Klein Scandinavian Midcentury Design Rosewood Cabinet

By H.W. Klein

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

1950s Danish and Scandinavian rosewood bar or buffet cabinet designed by H.W. Klein with sliding

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

1950s Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Breakfront for Charak Modern
1950s Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Breakfront for Charak Modern

1950s Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Breakfront for Charak Modern

By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage mahogany buffet or breakfront by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. There are three lower

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

1950s Mid-Century Mahogany Edward Wormley for Dunbar Server
1950s Mid-Century Mahogany Edward Wormley for Dunbar Server

1950s Mid-Century Mahogany Edward Wormley for Dunbar Server

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful Early Edmond Wormley for Dunbar mahogany server with two drawers over two sliding doors.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Cupboard Bar by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Cupboard Bar by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Cupboard Bar by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

By Fratelli Turri, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Prato, IT

consisting in a table with eight chairs and a buffet with mirror as shown in the photos. Price for the set

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Brutalist sideboard  wall cupboard  1950s
Brutalist sideboard  wall cupboard  1950s

Brutalist sideboard wall cupboard 1950s

Located in Lemmer, NL

Brutalist sideboard wall cupboard 1950s period 1950s design unknown Sweden condition good

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Buffets

Materials

Oak

Cabinet Sessile Oak Veneer Metal Brass Glass Italy 1950s 1960s
Cabinet Sessile Oak Veneer Metal Brass Glass Italy 1950s 1960s

Cabinet Sessile Oak Veneer Metal Brass Glass Italy 1950s 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Buffet cabinet with hinged doors and central flap, sessile oak veneered wood, metal and brass legs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Cupboard With Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Vintage Cupboard With Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Vintage Cupboard With Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Buffet with mirror, mahogany veneer and burl veneer, back-treated glass, brass toecaps.

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Piece of Furniture Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s F.Lli Lietti
Piece of Furniture Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s F.Lli Lietti

Piece of Furniture Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s F.Lli Lietti

By Paolo Buffa, Lietti 1

Located in Milano, IT

Piece of furniture with swing doors, teak veneered wood, inlaid decorative treading, band with grooving, back-treated glass top, wrought brass handles and caps. It had gone through s...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Bernard Buffet "White Platet", 1950s
Bernard Buffet "White Platet", 1950s

Bernard Buffet "White Platet", 1950s

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Bernard Buffet, "White Plate." Oil and ink on wood panel, hand-signed, 1957. Framed.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paint

Italian Bar Cart, Brass Stained Beechwood, 1950s
Italian Bar Cart, Brass Stained Beechwood, 1950s

Italian Bar Cart, Brass Stained Beechwood, 1950s

Located in London, GB

Italian 1950s bar cart, set on wheels with a glass top and stained beechwood base; Plenty of room

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1950s Carved Doors Lacquer Cabinets
Pair of 1950s Carved Doors Lacquer Cabinets

Pair of 1950s Carved Doors Lacquer Cabinets

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of unique mid century cabinets. The solid wood doors feature a carved front with intricate crisp detail. Use them individually or side by side. Adjustable glass shelves inside.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Buffets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Cloth & Linoleum Sideboard from T.M., 1950s
Cloth & Linoleum Sideboard from T.M., 1950s

Cloth & Linoleum Sideboard from T.M., 1950s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Sideboard with window riser supported by steel supports. Italy 50s. Construction in beechwood with honeycomb structure, internally and on the back covered in masonite, on the top and...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Austin, TX

Sideboard or buffet in the mid-century modern Italian style made by designer Osvaldo Borsani for

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Empire Veneered Mahogany and Gilded Brass Enfilade, 1950s
Empire Veneered Mahogany and Gilded Brass Enfilade, 1950s

Empire Veneered Mahogany and Gilded Brass Enfilade, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Empire veneered mahogany and gilded brass enfilade, 1950s. Rare model. Three doors. Removable top

Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Buffets

Materials

Brass

Unique Belgian Decorative Highboard with Compass Legs, 1950s
Unique Belgian Decorative Highboard with Compass Legs, 1950s

Unique Belgian Decorative Highboard with Compass Legs, 1950s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Exceptional modernist cabinet produced in Belgium during the 1950s. The design of this piece is

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

1950s Low 'Bouvine' Oak Dresser by Guillerme et Chambron
1950s Low 'Bouvine' Oak Dresser by Guillerme et Chambron

1950s Low 'Bouvine' Oak Dresser by Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare 1950s Guillerme et Chambron 'Bouvine' dress. In solid oak with two front doors opening on a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Buffets

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid-Century Vintage Paolo Buffa Style Liquor Cabinet from the 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Vintage Paolo Buffa Style Liquor Cabinet from the 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Vintage Paolo Buffa Style Liquor Cabinet from the 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Italian vintage Paolo Buffa liquor cabinet from the 1950s. A mid-century bahut or bar cabinet in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Fine French 1950s "Monaco" Sideboard by Gerard Guermonprez, Edited by Magnani
Fine French 1950s "Monaco" Sideboard by Gerard Guermonprez, Edited by Magnani

Fine French 1950s "Monaco" Sideboard by Gerard Guermonprez, Edited by Magnani

By Gerard Guermonprez

Located in Long Island City, NY

Minimalist design, without handles, the doors open by pushing a button (one on each side) releasing an internal latch. Black metal base with 4 adjustable legs, making easy to level ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Cherry

French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet
French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet

French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A match to the French Mid-Century Modern buffet, this 1950’s piece is in exceptional original

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Stylish Italian 1950's Burl and Mahogany 6-Drawer Sideboard/Buffet
Stylish Italian 1950's Burl and Mahogany 6-Drawer Sideboard/Buffet

Stylish Italian 1950's Burl and Mahogany 6-Drawer Sideboard/Buffet

Located in San Francisco, CA

with inset glass top with rounded corners over a gilded surface; above a conforming mahogany body fitted with six burlwood veneered drawers adorned with whale-tail brass pulls

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

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

Peculiar Hutch Buffet, 1950s
Peculiar Hutch Buffet, 1950s

Peculiar Hutch Buffet, 1950s

Located in Roma, Lazio

Truly unusual this hutch buffet, all black body with three doors covered in white glass and brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The standard buffet is 30 inches tall.

  • 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 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 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 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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