Find many varieties of an authentic piece of buffet hardware available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of buffet hardware — often made from
wood,
metal and
ash — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of buffet hardware you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of buffet hardware — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of buffet hardware bearing
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of buffet hardware over the years, but those crafted by
Debra Folz,
Modshop and
Venfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A piece of buffet hardware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,898, while the lowest priced sells for $2,395 and the highest can go for as much as $23,000.
For get-togethers or large celebratory meals in your already sumptuous dining area, a charming and durable vintage, new or antique buffet, with its decorative and practical features, can truly elevate the experience.
Although 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 that is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. And while the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings — which include buffets, credenzas, cupboards and other must-have items — have been a vital part of the home for centuries.
Buffets are the ideal place to keep serveware and larger serving pieces that you’d rather have tucked away when not in use. They’re typically long and low and can be the perfect option for serving food as well as storing your porcelain and making your space tidy and organized. Feel free to dress up your buffet between meals with decorative objects or stacks of art books.
A buffet can be positioned in your living room, entryway or hall if space allows. But if you intend to permanently pair your case piece with your dining room table, when shopping for your vintage buffet you’ll definitely want to think about your dining room’s space restrictions. Allow for at least two feet of space between your buffet and your table so that guests can easily move to and fro as needed, and a buffet that is convenient for serving food should be as high as a kitchen counter if possible.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your home bar or dining area, find Art Deco buffets, mid-century modern buffets, Hollywood Regency buffets and other varieties on 1stDibs today.