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Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Sideboard Buffet, 18th Century
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Sideboard Buffet, 18th Century

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Sideboard Buffet, 18th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18th C French provincial fruitwood sideboard buffet Additional information: Materials: Fruitwood Color: Sienna Period: 18th Century Styles: French Country, French Pro...

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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Buffets

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Fruitwood

Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard Buffet Server
Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard Buffet Server

Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard Buffet Server

Located in Dayton, OH

Sheraton style buffet or sideboard, circa 1940s. Features a rectangular top with curved front over two drawers flanked by outer cabinets for accessory storage. Made from mahogany wit...

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Vintage 1940s Sheraton Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Federal American Antique Mahogany Server Buffet Sideboard Bar
Federal American Antique Mahogany Server Buffet Sideboard Bar

Federal American Antique Mahogany Server Buffet Sideboard Bar

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant Federal antique mahogany bow front sideboard with multiple drawers. There are keys in the drawers, circa late 18th century with beautiful aged patina. Original hardware with ...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Deco European Walnut Sideboard Buffet
Antique French Art Deco European Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Antique French Art Deco European Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Located in North York, ON

This is the crown jewel at the moment here at Carrocel. It is an antique Art Deco sideboard from France with beautiful book-matched Austrian & English walnut and has been carefully ...

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20th Century Buffets

Antique French Walnut  Buffet Sideboard with Marble Top
Antique French Walnut  Buffet Sideboard with Marble Top

Antique French Walnut Buffet Sideboard with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant early 19th century buffet enfilade with marble in burl walnut. It has the original marble. (c:1830). Exquisite patina with wonderful storage!

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Antique Circa 1915 Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard Buffet
Antique Circa 1915 Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard Buffet

Antique Circa 1915 Mahogany Marble Top Sideboard Buffet

Located in North York, ON

This antique marble top sideboard was made roughly in 1915. It is American-made but designed with inspiration from France. It is in its original condition and is simply stunning. It ...

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Early 20th Century American Buffets

Small Antique Black Painted English Buffet or Sideboard
Small Antique Black Painted English Buffet or Sideboard

Small Antique Black Painted English Buffet or Sideboard

Located in Round Top, TX

This delightful, hand carved English oak server has been given a gently distressed black painted finish, adding to the vintage character of the sideboard. The unusual configuration a...

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Early 20th Century English Buffets

Antique Swedish Grey Buffet or Sideboard, circa 1890
Antique Swedish Grey Buffet or Sideboard, circa 1890

Antique Swedish Grey Buffet or Sideboard, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

The overall allure of this sideboard comes from the graceful Swedish styling and gray painted finish. Lovely carved lattice trim the upper three drawers while the reeded details in t...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Crotch Mahogany Antique Sideboard Buffet w/ Gold Accenting
Crotch Mahogany Antique Sideboard Buffet w/ Gold Accenting

Crotch Mahogany Antique Sideboard Buffet w/ Gold Accenting

Located in North York, ON

This beautiful American sideboard has clean Regency styling, timeless English Hepplewhite hardware, and exceptionally figured mahogany. Made in the early to mid 20th century, it fea...

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Early 20th Century American Buffets

Antique Mahogany and Walnut Sideboard Buffet Berkey & Gay
Antique Mahogany and Walnut Sideboard Buffet Berkey & Gay

Antique Mahogany and Walnut Sideboard Buffet Berkey & Gay

Located in North York, ON

The Berkey & Gay Furniture Company started producing furniture in the mid 1800's. From it's humble beginnings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company soon becam...

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20th Century American Buffets

Handsome Rustic French Country Antique Oak Buffet or Sideboard
Handsome Rustic French Country Antique Oak Buffet or Sideboard

Handsome Rustic French Country Antique Oak Buffet or Sideboard

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rustic French Country oak sideboard or buffet having carved paneled two door front with two drawers above.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror
Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror

Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror

Located in Centennial, CO

This stunning antique, circa 1880s, pine Swedish sideboard buffet is topped with a mirrored crown embellished with finials and decorative incised carvings.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Crotch Mahogany Buffet Sideboard
Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Crotch Mahogany Buffet Sideboard

Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Crotch Mahogany Buffet Sideboard

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

An early 20th Century English Chippendale / Georgian style sideboard by Romweber Industries. Circa 1920s. Made from mahogany with a serpentine bowfront featuring a beautifully carve...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Burled Walnut Louis XVI Marble Top Sideboard Buffet
Antique Burled Walnut Louis XVI Marble Top Sideboard Buffet

Antique Burled Walnut Louis XVI Marble Top Sideboard Buffet

Located in North York, ON

This buffet is a great example of fine European craftsmanship. Made in France in the early 20th century, this gorgeous piece features book-matched burled walnut and satinwood veneer...

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Early 20th Century French Buffets

Antique Victorian Cherry Farmhouse Buffet Sideboard Console Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Victorian Cherry Farmhouse Buffet Sideboard Console Cabinet Cupboard

Antique Victorian Cherry Farmhouse Buffet Sideboard Console Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

American Victorian Era Buffet or sideboard. Features a cherry frame with two knapp jointed drawers over lower cabinet with shelf. Drawers and cabinet doors have cross lined grooves...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Buffets

Materials

Cherry

Antique Yellow Painted Laquered Sideboard Console Buffet from China
Antique Yellow Painted Laquered Sideboard Console Buffet from China

Antique Yellow Painted Laquered Sideboard Console Buffet from China

Located in Round Top, TX

This long Chinese sideboard still maintains its original yellow color and traditional lacquered finish. Note areas where the yellow paint was worn off, revealing the dark hard wood b...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Wood

Antique Standardized Furniture Tuscan Walnut Buffet Sideboard William & Mary
Antique Standardized Furniture Tuscan Walnut Buffet Sideboard William & Mary

Antique Standardized Furniture Tuscan Walnut Buffet Sideboard William & Mary

Located in Dayton, OH

"Standardized Furniture Co. Tuscan Buffet or Sideboard, circa 1920s. A rectangular form made from Walnut with an off white finish. Features two central dovetailed drawers flanked by ...

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Vintage 1920s French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique English Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet Server Sideboard Credenza
Antique English Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet Server Sideboard Credenza

Antique English Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet Server Sideboard Credenza

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Jacobean / Elizabethan revival buffet or server by Basic Furniture Company out of Waynesboro, Virginia. Made from oak with two drawers between two cabinets support...

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Early 20th Century Jacobean Buffets

Materials

Oak

Fantastic Antique American Crotch Swirl Flamed Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Fantastic Antique American Crotch Swirl Flamed Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

Fantastic Antique American Crotch Swirl Flamed Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

Located in North York, ON

Dating back to the early to mid 20th century, this flamed aka swirl mahogany sideboard features classic English Hepplewhite tapered legs, a sleek bow front, and plenty of storage spa...

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Vintage 1930s American Hepplewhite Buffets

Antique Empire Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Buffet/Sideboard/Bar Cabinet with Mirror
Antique Empire Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Buffet/Sideboard/Bar Cabinet with Mirror

Antique Empire Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Buffet/Sideboard/Bar Cabinet with Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Empire Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Buffet / Sideboard / Bar Cabinet with Mirror This antique sideboard with a mirror top features a distinctive tiger oak wood grain.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Buffets

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Mahogany Sideboard Buffet, Built In Flatware & Wine Bottle Storage
Antique Mahogany Sideboard Buffet, Built In Flatware & Wine Bottle Storage

Antique Mahogany Sideboard Buffet, Built In Flatware & Wine Bottle Storage

Located in Round Top, TX

This exceptional sideboard/buffet literally glows from the flame mahogany. Note the beautiful wood detail on each drawer and door which captivate the eye. Within each of the 3 top dr...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Buffet or Sideboard with Marble Top, circa 1800s
Antique French Buffet or Sideboard with Marble Top, circa 1800s

Antique French Buffet or Sideboard with Marble Top, circa 1800s

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French buffet, in mahogany and what I believe could be bird's-eye maple, that was used for the door inset panels. Soon as we spotted these incredible, oversize brass arrow de...

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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Buffets

Antique French Renaissance Revival Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak 19C
Antique French Renaissance Revival Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak 19C

Antique French Renaissance Revival Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

HANDSOME 19th Century Antique French NICELY CARVED Oak Renaissance Revival Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently receive...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Impressive Antique French Louis XIII 3 over 3 Buffet/Sideboard
Impressive Antique French Louis XIII 3 over 3 Buffet/Sideboard

Impressive Antique French Louis XIII 3 over 3 Buffet/Sideboard

Located in Highwood, IL

Expert construction is showcased in this spectacular antique French 3 drawer over 3 door Louis XIII buffet. Hand-dovetailed drawers, diamant decorated drawers, and a solid wood case ...

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Large Venetian Faux Marble Paint Decorated Antique Distressed Sideboard Buffet
Large Venetian Faux Marble Paint Decorated Antique Distressed Sideboard Buffet

Large Venetian Faux Marble Paint Decorated Antique Distressed Sideboard Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic custom made Italian Venetian sideboard. This was made in Italy and handmade and hand painted to replicate an authentic antique. If I didn't tell you, you'd think ...

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1990s Italian Rococo Revival Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Scottish Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Wine Server Buffet Sideboard
Antique Scottish Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Wine Server Buffet Sideboard

Antique Scottish Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Wine Server Buffet Sideboard

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Scottish Renaissance Revival carved oak server/ buffet, circa 1860. This sumptuously carved buffet with a carved back crest (removeable) having a central scrolled cart...

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Antique 1860s Scottish Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Bowfront Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Console
Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Bowfront Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Console

Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Bowfront Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Console

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Sheraton buffet, circa first half 19th century. Made of mahogany featuring a bow front of three drawers and lower cabinets with shelf. Includes yew inlay and brass h...

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Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Renaissance Revival French Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak 19C
Antique Renaissance Revival French Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak 19C

Antique Renaissance Revival French Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

SUPERB 19th Century Antique French HIGHLY CARVED Oak Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet~~ Two drawers with carved double pulls over lower double door cabinet...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Drop Front Buffet Credenza Server Sideboard Console Cabinet
Antique Oak Drop Front Buffet Credenza Server Sideboard Console Cabinet

Antique Oak Drop Front Buffet Credenza Server Sideboard Console Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique buffet / server / cabinet made of oak featuring quatrefoil accents with serpentine backsplash, drop front door that opens to storage space and pull out drawer with flatware d...

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Early 20th Century Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Belgian Oak Buffet Sideboard Server
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Belgian Oak Buffet Sideboard Server

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Belgian Oak Buffet Sideboard Server

Located in Dayton, OH

A lovely antique Louis Philipe style sideboard from Belgium. Made from quartersawn oak with three upper hand dovetailed drawers and lower cabinets with shelf. Cabinet moldings and lo...

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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique Art Deco Walnut Bakelite Buffet Console Server Credenza Sideboard
Antique Art Deco Walnut Bakelite Buffet Console Server Credenza Sideboard

Antique Art Deco Walnut Bakelite Buffet Console Server Credenza Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

An amazing Art Deco buffet, circa 1930s. Made from walnut with an intriguing "V" grain, crotch veneer and Bakelite hardware. The buffet has ribbed accents with two cabinets and four ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Empire Quartersawn Oak Buffet Sideboard Server Bar Back
Antique Victorian Empire Quartersawn Oak Buffet Sideboard Server Bar Back

Antique Victorian Empire Quartersawn Oak Buffet Sideboard Server Bar Back

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 1900s quartersawn oak buffet or server. Features a rectangular form with robust outer legs leading to scrolled feet. Includes three upper dovetailed drawers, a large central ca...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique English Jacobean Revival Oak Carved Buffet Server Sideboard Credenza
Antique English Jacobean Revival Oak Carved Buffet Server Sideboard Credenza

Antique English Jacobean Revival Oak Carved Buffet Server Sideboard Credenza

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Jacobean / Elizabethan revival buffet or server. A rectangular form made from oak two central drawers flanked by outer storage cabinets. Features beautiful carving...

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Early 20th Century Jacobean Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Carved Sideboard Buffet with Gray Painted Finish
Antique French Oak Carved Sideboard Buffet with Gray Painted Finish

Antique French Oak Carved Sideboard Buffet with Gray Painted Finish

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the extensive hand carved vine and lattice work details throughout this sideboard that sets it apart from others. This delightful oak cupboard has been given a (newer) soft gra...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Early 20th Century Jacobean Revival Walnut Burled Buffet Sideboard
Antique Early 20th Century Jacobean Revival Walnut Burled Buffet Sideboard

Antique Early 20th Century Jacobean Revival Walnut Burled Buffet Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Turn of the century Jacobean or Elizabethan style sideboard. Made from walnut with burled fron, robust turned legs, ornate serpentine trestle base, and scolled accents. Features two ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Buffets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Early 20th Century Jacobean Elizabethan Walnut Buffet Burled Sideboard
Antique Early 20th Century Jacobean Elizabethan Walnut Buffet Burled Sideboard

Antique Early 20th Century Jacobean Elizabethan Walnut Buffet Burled Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Turn of the century Jacobean or Elizabethan style sideboard. Made from walnut with robust turned legs and ornate trestle base, serpentine carved trim, beaded accents and burled panel...

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Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Walnut Buffet Sideboard Server Console Credenza French Revival
Antique American Walnut Buffet Sideboard Server Console Credenza French Revival

Antique American Walnut Buffet Sideboard Server Console Credenza French Revival

Located in Dayton, OH

An early 20th century American Sideboard. Made of walnut with rectangular form that features a narrow backsplash and 6 dovetailed drawers of oak construction. Includes Chamfered flut...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Irish Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet Cabinet with Paw Feet
Antique Irish Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet Cabinet with Paw Feet

Antique Irish Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet Cabinet with Paw Feet

Located in Round Top, TX

Executed with exceptional detail and craftsmanship, this late 19th century hand carved oak buffet cabinet is from Belfast, Ireland. Of special note are the two carved shell drawer pu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Country Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet with Carved Details
Antique French Country Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet with Carved Details

Antique French Country Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet with Carved Details

Located in Round Top, TX

This 6 1/2' long sideboard shows off its French country style in the carved panels and lovely details along the skirt, door & drawer panels. The bleached oak finish gives it a fresh ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique French Renaissance Oak Wood Sideboard Buffet Console Table Cabinet
Antique French Renaissance Oak Wood Sideboard Buffet Console Table Cabinet

Antique French Renaissance Oak Wood Sideboard Buffet Console Table Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Renaissance Revival Oak Wood Console Table Cabinet. Item features beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, one swing door, no key, but unlocked, one drawer. Circa ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Oak

National Furniture Antique Empire Quartersawn Oak Buffet or Sideboard and Mirror
National Furniture Antique Empire Quartersawn Oak Buffet or Sideboard and Mirror

National Furniture Antique Empire Quartersawn Oak Buffet or Sideboard and Mirror

By National Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

National furniture antique Empire quartersawn oak buffet or sideboard and mirror Early 20th century buffet or server from National Furniture Company.

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique Quaint Furniture Stickley Bros Quartersawn Oak Mission Sideboard Buffet
Antique Quaint Furniture Stickley Bros Quartersawn Oak Mission Sideboard Buffet

Antique Quaint Furniture Stickley Bros Quartersawn Oak Mission Sideboard Buffet

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Dayton, OH

"Early 20th Century Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture sideboard. Made from quartersawn oak with two centally located drawers flanked by outer cabinets and large lower drawer. Includ...

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Early 20th Century Mission Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Art Deco Polished Black Lacquer Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Antique French Art Deco Polished Black Lacquer Sideboard Buffet Credenza

Antique French Art Deco Polished Black Lacquer Sideboard Buffet Credenza

By Dominique

Located in North York, ON

Exquisite masterpiece beautifully styled in the manner of Dominique. Richly finished in a hand polished black lacquer with original solid brass hardware and mint green leather top pu...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique White Painted Gustavian Sideboard Buffet Console from Sweden, circa 1880
Antique White Painted Gustavian Sideboard Buffet Console from Sweden, circa 1880

Antique White Painted Gustavian Sideboard Buffet Console from Sweden, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish 6' long gustavian sideboard buffet server with four cabinet doors. Fluted large oval panel detail on each of the four doors, center two bow outward.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak DOGS Renaissance Revival 19C
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak DOGS Renaissance Revival 19C

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak DOGS Renaissance Revival 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

LARGE highly carved antique French dark oak server, sideboard, buffet or cabinet with carved left and right facing DOGS or HOUNDS!

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Welsh Dresser Sideboard Buffet Jacobean Hutch 20th Century
Antique English Oak Welsh Dresser Sideboard Buffet Jacobean Hutch 20th Century

Antique English Oak Welsh Dresser Sideboard Buffet Jacobean Hutch 20th Century

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English oak welsh dresser sideboard buffet Jacobean Hutch, 20th century ~Direct from England~ Always a classic, this proper antique English “welsh dresser” or sideboard ...

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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Sideboard Buffet / Console, circa 1920s
Antique Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Sideboard Buffet / Console, circa 1920s

Antique Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Sideboard Buffet / Console, circa 1920s

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautifully carved ornate sideboard buffet from late 1920s, solid oak construction and details on the corners and wood handles. Piece includes 2 drawers. Some cleaning needed, min...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

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Antique Buffet Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique buffet sideboard available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every antique buffet sideboard was constructed with great care. Find 235 options for an antique or vintage antique buffet sideboard 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 an antique buffet sideboard — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique buffet sideboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Frank & Son and Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced at least one beautiful antique buffet sideboard that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Buffet Sideboard?

The average selling price for an antique buffet sideboard at 1stDibs is $2,705, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Antique Buffet Sideboard
  • 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 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 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.

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