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Antique Austrian Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Buffet
Antique Austrian Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Buffet

Antique Austrian Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Buffet

Located in Centennial, CO

An elegant early 1900s Austrian (in the French style) walnut buffet or washstand with an antique

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Marble, Brass

Superb Provencal Walnut Buffet Sideboard with Magnificent Carvings
Superb Provencal Walnut Buffet Sideboard with Magnificent Carvings

Superb Provencal Walnut Buffet Sideboard with Magnificent Carvings

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Provencal classic hand rubbed walnut buffet sideboard, having gorgeous carvings which represent

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1920s French French Provincial Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Credenza Buffet
Monumental Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Credenza Buffet

Monumental Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Credenza Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

undeniable architectural impact. Keywords: monumental sideboard, walnut marble top sideboard, antique buffet

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1880s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Marble

18th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Credenza, Buffet, Sideboard
18th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Credenza, Buffet, Sideboard

18th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Credenza, Buffet, Sideboard

Located in Carmine, TX

Walnut credenza handcrafted in Italy in the mid 1700s and bleached recently. Don't let its delicate

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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Charming Antique Carved Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Cabinet Buffet
Charming Antique Carved Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Cabinet Buffet

Charming Antique Carved Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Cabinet Buffet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French Provincial antique walnut sideboard cabinet buffet with two doors and exceptional carving

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Wood Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza
19th Century Italian Walnut Wood Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza

19th Century Italian Walnut Wood Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful rare large sideboard from the 19th century in walnut wood. Walnut wood has a beautiful

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1850s Italian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Wood Sideboard or Buffet, 1850s
19th Century Italian Walnut Wood Sideboard or Buffet, 1850s

19th Century Italian Walnut Wood Sideboard or Buffet, 1850s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful Italian sideboard half, 19th century completely in solid walnut. Made of two bodies that

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1850s Italian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Sideboard French Carved Walnut Buffet, Late 19th Century
Antique Sideboard French Carved Walnut Buffet, Late 19th Century

Antique Sideboard French Carved Walnut Buffet, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique carved walnut buffet French credenza, late 19th century Walnut Superb patina Good

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Antique 1770s Era Country French Solid Walnut Carved Sideboard Buffet
Antique 1770s Era Country French Solid Walnut Carved Sideboard Buffet

Antique 1770s Era Country French Solid Walnut Carved Sideboard Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique 1770s French Country solid walnut carved sideboard buffet is a remarkable example of

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1770s French French Provincial Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

French Sideboard or Buffet, Late 19th Century Walnut
French Sideboard or Buffet, Late 19th Century Walnut

French Sideboard or Buffet, Late 19th Century Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Walnut buffet from late 19th century. Graceful curved sides With four doors with intricate

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Late 19th Century French Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Wood

Sideboard or Buffet from the Interwar Period Veneered with Walnut
Sideboard or Buffet from the Interwar Period Veneered with Walnut

Sideboard or Buffet from the Interwar Period Veneered with Walnut

Located in Opole, PL

Sideboard or Buffet from the Interwar Period Veneered with Walnut We present you this piece of

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Early 20th Century European Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Mirror, Burl, Walnut

French Art Nouveau Walnut Server Sideboard Buffet, circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Walnut Server Sideboard Buffet, circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Walnut Server Sideboard Buffet, circa 1900

Located in Shippensburg, PA

throughout; the burl walnut veneers in the door, drawers and panels flanking the mirror are very powerful and

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet

Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet A Beautiful Antique

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sideboard or Buffet in Walnut with Chrome Handles
Art Deco Sideboard or Buffet in Walnut with Chrome Handles

Art Deco Sideboard or Buffet in Walnut with Chrome Handles

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage English art deco sideboard with two large side cabinets and two central drawers over a

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Early 20th Century English Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Sideboard or Buffet, 1850s
19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Sideboard or Buffet, 1850s

19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Sideboard or Buffet, 1850s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique Italian double body sideboard 1850s in solid walnut wood of a beautiful antique patina

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1850s Italian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Tudor Style Sideboard Buffet
Tudor Style Sideboard Buffet

Tudor Style Sideboard Buffet

Located in North York, ON

Tudor styled sideboard, elegantly styled and proportioned, adorned with fine rosewood inlay, burl

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Early 20th Century American Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood, Burl

Antique French Sideboard Server Buffet Cabinet Gothic Revival Walnut 19thC
Antique French Sideboard Server Buffet Cabinet Gothic Revival Walnut 19thC

Antique French Sideboard Server Buffet Cabinet Gothic Revival Walnut 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French Walnut Gothic Revival Server Sideboard Buffet cabinet~~c. 1880s Beautifully

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Sideboard or Buffet
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Sideboard or Buffet

19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Sideboard or Buffet

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful antique Renaissance style sideboard featuring carved walnut wood. On the front

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1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French Louis Philippe style enfilade or sideboard from the late nineteenth century is

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Revival Walnut Burled Early 20th Century

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Acquisitions Of An Antique Early 20th Century Jacobean Revival Walnut & Amboyna Burl Buffet Sideboard

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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut, Amboyna

Fine Quality Burled Walnut Inlaid Vitrine Door Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Fine Quality Burled Walnut Inlaid Vitrine Door Sideboard Buffet Credenza

Fine Quality Burled Walnut Inlaid Vitrine Door Sideboard Buffet Credenza

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fine English inlaid burled sideboard with vitrines at each end for display, circa 1870

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Console
Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Console

Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Console

By Lifetime

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Life Time Furniture early 20th century buffet, sideboard, console or credenza. Drawing

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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Gothic
Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Gothic

Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Gothic

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Berkey & Gay Buffet or Server. A beautiful blend of William & Mary, Jacobean and Gothic

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1920s North American William and Mary Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Brass

Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Period Walnut Sideboard or Buffet
Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Period Walnut Sideboard or Buffet

Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Period Walnut Sideboard or Buffet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid-seventeenth century French Louis XIII period walnut sideboard or buffet features hand

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Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Buffet
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Buffet

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Buffet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century Louis XVI style enfilade, sideboard, or buffet is constructed of solid

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Antique Sideboard or Buffet in Solid Carved Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Sideboard or Buffet in Solid Carved Walnut

19th Century Italian Antique Sideboard or Buffet in Solid Carved Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Important and rare antique solid walnut sideboard, 19th century. Characterized by a refined hand

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1880s Italian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Solid Carved Walnut Antique Sideboard or Buffet, 1880s
19th Century Italian Solid Carved Walnut Antique Sideboard or Buffet, 1880s

19th Century Italian Solid Carved Walnut Antique Sideboard or Buffet, 1880s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique Italian sideboard 1880s in solid walnut wood of a beautiful antique patina! It is

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1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Large Rustic Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza
17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Large Rustic Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza

17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Large Rustic Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful rare large sideboard from the 17th century in Florentine taste. The sideboard was in fact

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1680s Italian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Large Rustic Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza
17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Large Rustic Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza

17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Large Rustic Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful rare large sideboard from the 17th century in Baroque Italian taste. The sideboard was in

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1680s Italian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, or Sideboard Circa 1900
French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, or Sideboard Circa 1900

French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, or Sideboard Circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French Louis Philippe style enfilade or sideboard from the turn of the twentieth century is

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Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Enfilade, Buffet, Sideboard

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period enfilade or sideboard is constructed of solid

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Hand Carved Walnut and Marble Hunt Cabinet Sideboard / Buffet
Antique French Hand Carved Walnut and Marble Hunt Cabinet Sideboard / Buffet

Antique French Hand Carved Walnut and Marble Hunt Cabinet Sideboard / Buffet

Located in Centennial, CO

Gorgeous, monumental antique 1880s French marble and walnut hand carved hunt cabinet / sideboard

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Monastery Sideboard Buffet
18th Century Monastery Sideboard Buffet

18th Century Monastery Sideboard Buffet

Located in Houston, TX

18th century monastery storage cabinet lined with pacific silver cloth for silver storage. Beautiful patina. This piece belonged to Rudolf Nureyev. Beautiful hardware throughout. Dim...

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18th Century European Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Buffet Sideboard by ROYAL FURNITURE Co
Chippendale Buffet Sideboard by ROYAL FURNITURE Co

Chippendale Buffet Sideboard by ROYAL FURNITURE Co

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique c 1910 Chippendale Buffet Sideboard Walnut by ROYAL

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sideboard, Buffet Table, Credenza
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sideboard, Buffet Table, Credenza

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Sideboard, Buffet Table, Credenza

Located in Pomona, CA

The sideboard is crafted from solid walnut wood, simple plain design with 3 drawers on the top and

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Console Table Sideboard Buffet
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Console Table Sideboard Buffet

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Console Table Sideboard Buffet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique Louis XV style provincial walnut console table, sideboard or buffet having a molded front

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Solid Oak Wood Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza
19th Century Italian Solid Oak Wood Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza

19th Century Italian Solid Oak Wood Sideboard, Buffet or Credenza

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Particular antique sideboard or buffet in solid walnut wood. Very simple and linear, suitable for

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1850s Italian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Maison Krieger of Paris Marble Top Directoire Sideboard Buffet
Fantastic Maison Krieger of Paris Marble Top Directoire Sideboard Buffet

Fantastic Maison Krieger of Paris Marble Top Directoire Sideboard Buffet

By Antoine Krieger

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

sideboard buffet, a rare and refined piece that reflects the superior craftsmanship of one of France’s most

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Elegant Figural Swedish Grace Period Inlaid Buffet-Sideboard
Elegant Figural Swedish Grace Period Inlaid Buffet-Sideboard

Elegant Figural Swedish Grace Period Inlaid Buffet-Sideboard

Located in New York, NY

. 1927 Elegant Figural Inlaid Buffet-Sideboard Walnut & Birch Interior containing 1 section with

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Antique Austrian Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Cabinet Sideboard Buffet Server 1880
Antique Austrian Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Cabinet Sideboard Buffet Server 1880

Antique Austrian Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Cabinet Sideboard Buffet Server 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A majestic inlaid antique walnut with marquetry fruitwood inlaid Austrian buffet in the Baroque

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1890s Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood, Walnut

Ultra Rare Swan Carved Italian Portoro Marble Top Victorian Sideboard Buffet
Ultra Rare Swan Carved Italian Portoro Marble Top Victorian Sideboard Buffet

Ultra Rare Swan Carved Italian Portoro Marble Top Victorian Sideboard Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a very very rare form of sideboard that you may never see again. The base of the sideboard

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1920s American Late Victorian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Exquisitely Carved Walnut Wood Credenza Sideboard
18th Century Italian Exquisitely Carved Walnut Wood Credenza Sideboard

18th Century Italian Exquisitely Carved Walnut Wood Credenza Sideboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stately Italian 18th century carved walnut sideboard. This antique buffet from Italy features

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18th Century Italian Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard

Located in Fayetteville, AR

walnut enfilade, sideboard, or buffet, features a beveled top and three upper panels intricately hand

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Iron

Antique c 1900 Art Nouveau Amboyna Burl Hand Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet
Antique c 1900 Art Nouveau Amboyna Burl Hand Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Antique c 1900 Art Nouveau Amboyna Burl Hand Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Located in Lake Worth, FL

1900s Art Nouveau Amboyna burl hand carved walnut sideboard buffet Approximate Measurements in Inches

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Italian Walnut Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Antique Italian Walnut Sideboard Buffet Cabinet

Antique Italian Walnut Sideboard Buffet Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century walnut baroque Italian hall cabinet (c:1760), featuring a scalloped frieze with a pair

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Late 18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Superb French Art Deco Circassian Walnut Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Superb French Art Deco Circassian Walnut Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920

Superb French Art Deco Circassian Walnut Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920

By Jules Leleu

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French-made sideboard attribited to Jules Leleu, one of that era's most famous designer. Certainly if

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Sideboard, Buffet, or Enfilade
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Sideboard, Buffet, or Enfilade

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Sideboard, Buffet, or Enfilade

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French Louis Philippe style enfilade or sideboard from the early 20th century is constructed

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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Buffet Louis XVI Style Vegetal Decoration Marble-Top circa 1900
French Walnut Buffet Louis XVI Style Vegetal Decoration Marble-Top circa 1900

French Walnut Buffet Louis XVI Style Vegetal Decoration Marble-Top circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French walnut sideboard buffet in the Louis XVI style This furniture was made in the early 20th

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Period Buffet or Sideboard
19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Period Buffet or Sideboard

19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Period Buffet or Sideboard

Located in Fayetteville, AR

The Classic, simple lines of this 19th century Louis Philippe period buffet are at home in both

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Sideboard /Buffet, Walnut with Breakfront
French Louis XV Style Sideboard /Buffet, Walnut with Breakfront

French Louis XV Style Sideboard /Buffet, Walnut with Breakfront

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XV sideboard, late 19th century, four drawers including two Fitted for flatware, over

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique walnut sideboard buffet available at 1stDibs. Each antique walnut sideboard buffet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and marble. Find 216 options for an antique or vintage antique walnut sideboard buffet now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the antique walnut sideboard buffet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique walnut sideboard buffet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique walnut sideboard buffet over the years, but those crafted by Berkey & Gay Furniture, Kittinger and Carrocel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Walnut Sideboard Buffet?

Prices for an antique walnut sideboard buffet start at $760 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $3,973.

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.

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