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French Modernist Mahogany Buffet with Brass Trim
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French buffet or credenza in mahogany with contrasting legs, accents and brass trim
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Bleached Wood Buffet with Brass Studs and Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood buffet from the 19th century, with carved apron and nicely distressed patina
Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet with Brass Gallery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
mahogany inlaid sideboard with a brass gallery that is perfect for a traditional design setting. The
Category

20th Century Louis XIV Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Rosewood Buffet by Maxime Old, France, 1930s
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant Art Deco rosewood buffet with brass details by great outstanding French designer
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Lacquered Buffet Credenza Sideboard with Brass Detail
Located in North York, ON
Modern lacquered buffet credenza sideboard with brass detail. Modern custom design credenza with
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2010s American Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Italian Walnut and Brass Buffet Sideboard With Bar
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern buffet or sideboard made of walnut. Three doors concealing adjustable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Buffets

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Mahogany-Buffet with matchless Brass-Applikation (Vienna, 1905)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Buffet Entwurf: unbekannt, Wien um 1905 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Karges Walnut 3-Tiered Server/Silver Buffet Cabinet with Brass Gallery
By Karges Furniture, Kindel Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Karges Walnut 3-Tiered Server/Silver Buffet Cabinet with Brass Gallery Offered for sale is a fine
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handmade Buffet "Esthesia" in Wood with Brass Screens by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted, buffet model "Esthesia" in wood set on two rectangular wooden frames
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy II Buffet is an iconic Augousti design originating from their first collections in the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne Buffet by R&Y Augousti is one of a kind statement piece. The overall piece is inlaid in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti is one of a kind statement piece. The overall piece is inlaid in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shell Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti is one of a kind statement piece. The overall piece is inlaid in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Parchment Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti is one of a kind statement piece. The overall piece is inlaid in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti is one of a kind statement piece. The overall piece is inlaid in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti is one of a kind statement piece. The overall piece is inlaid in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti is one of a kind statement piece. The overall piece is inlaid in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
, the inside is in national walnut wood, the bases and the top are solid brass. The buffet will be a
Category

2010s Italian Buffets

Materials

Brass

Restored Antique Baroque Walnut Buffet with Gilt Accents and Brass Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of our Antique Baroque Buffet, a hand-crafted masterpiece made
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Brass

Sligh Mid Century Walnut and Brass Buffet
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Sligh Mid Century Walnut and Brass Buffet This buffet measures: 45.75 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Cerused Oak Brass Sideboard Buffet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom made cerused oak brass sideboard buffet. Carrocel custom made sideboard, made of ceruse oak
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Buffet with Six Drawers, Two Doors and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak buffet from the 19th century with six drawers, two doors and brass hardware. This
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Antique 19th Century English Buffets

Materials

Brass

English Georgian 18th Century Elm Buffet with Two Doors, Iron and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period elm buffet from the 18th century with two doors, recessed panels, iron
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Buffets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut and Brass Offset Buffet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury Walnut and Brass Offset Buffet This buffet measures: 54 wide x 19
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Custom Modern Walnut Brass Sideboard Buffet by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern walnut brass sideboard buffet by Carrocel. This modern sideboard buffet is made to
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2010s Canadian Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass and Slate Sculpted Buffet by Frederic Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and slate sculpted buffet by Frederic Saulou Fauve Buffet Black slate, chemical engrave
Category

2010s French Modern Buffets

Materials

Slate, Brass

Mother of Pearl Buffet with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy II Buffet is an iconic Augousti design originating from their first collections in the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Buffet Oak Marble Top & Brass, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French buffet oak, marble top. Three doors with door handles of marble and brass. The marble top
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Buffet Oak Marble Top & Brass, circa 1960
French Buffet Oak Marble Top & Brass, circa 1960
H 39.77 in W 79.34 in D 23.63 in
Drexel Campaign Pecan and Brass Rolling Flip Top Buffet
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Campaign Pecan and Brass Rolling Flip Top Buffet This buffet measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Drexel Suncoast Mid-Century Walnut, Cane and Brass Buffet
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel suncoast mid-century walnut, cane and brass buffet. This buffet measures: 48 wide x 18
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Empire Style Buffet With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
Impressive grande Empire style two door buffet in mahogany with original marble top. The cabinet is
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Early 20th Century French Empire Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mahogany Two Drawer Rolling Buffet Server Cart on Brass Casters
By Beacon Hill, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
that pulls out, bottom shelf and overall beautiful Mahogany. Set on brass castors, moveable from room
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20th Century American Regency Buffets

Materials

Brass

Coastal Trellis Style Buffet or Serving Table on Brass Casters
By Thomasville
Located in Southampton, NJ
A multifunctional two tiered bistro style buffet or serving table with two dovetailed felt lined
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Buffets

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Sideboard Buffet Wood Brass Gold Silver Large
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Milano, IT
IL COMMENDATORE "Serpente" motif Il Commendatore is an imposing yet delicate and poetic buffet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Zinc

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine was designed in what we call a relaxed
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Sideboard Buffet Wood Brass Gold Silver Medium
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Milano, IT
IL COMMENDATORE "Dedalus" motif Il Commendatore is an imposing yet delicate and poetic buffet. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Zinc

Auffray Fine French Buffet Server With Black Granite Inserts
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A long fine French buffet server or sideboard by Auffray with black granite top inserts. The server
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20th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Oak Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
French oak buffet, overall pleasant faded oak color and patina, single long drawer above double
Category

Antique 1840s French Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Oak Buffet
French Oak Buffet
H 40.25 in W 51.88 in D 22 in
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Midcentury Burlwood and Brass Buffet and Hutch
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber midcentury Burlwood and Brass Buffet and Hutch The buffet measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Buffet, Carrara Marble, Bronze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
French buffet in Louis XVI style, late 19th / early 20th century, topped with carrara marble
Category

Antique Early 1900s Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass Buffet Hutch
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut and brass buffet with hutch The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Buffet With Medusa Heads
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in North Bergen, NJ
. Each door reveals shelves inside, with four separate drawers under each door. Each door has a brass
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Buffet With Medusa Heads
French Art Deco Buffet With Medusa Heads
H 43.5 in W 98.5 in D 21 in
Midcentury French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet, enfilade, made of rosewood and tinted rosewood. This French piece has a high gloss finish
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Buffet
Midcentury French Buffet
H 39.75 in W 93.75 in D 18.25 in
Midcentury Italian Three Segment Blonde Buffet with Black Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this three segment buffet dates from the late 1950s. Two blonde cabinet sections
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Pine Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
French pine buffet, with two drawers over two doors, the doors have recessed panels framed by
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Antique 1840s French Buffets

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Pine Buffet
French Pine Buffet
H 35 in W 50 in D 19.5 in
French Cherry Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
This French buffet has exposed peg construction. The sides have recessed panels, and the doors have
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Antique 1750s French Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Cherry Buffet
French Cherry Buffet
H 40.75 in W 54.38 in D 22.75 in
French Pine Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
The sides of this buffet have recessed panels. The doors are framed with carved scrollwork. The
Category

Antique 1830s French Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Pine Buffet
French Pine Buffet
H 38.25 in W 57 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Buffet with Four Seasons
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Buffet with Four Seasons is a stunning work of art that
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this buffet has a 1/8 inch separation on the top. There are four inch wide breadboard
Category

Antique 1780s French Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Buffet
French Walnut Buffet
H 39 in W 47.63 in D 23.38 in
French Art Deco Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Credenza with Checkerboard Parquetry
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1940s cabinet works as a buffet, credenza or sideboard. Good size at
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Ebony and Brass Filets Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
straight apron with elegant block corners. The buffet has 3 large paneled doors surrounded by brass filets
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Belgian Early 19th Century Regency St. Flamed Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and very unique Belgian early 19th century Regency st. flamed Mahogany and brass inlaid
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Regency Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet, in the Art Deco style from France. This piece features a beautiful chevron patterned
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Buffet
French Art Deco Buffet
H 37.5 in W 88.25 in D 22 in
18th Century Slim Mahogany Brass Mounted Louis XVI Swedish / Baltic Buffet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and slim mahogany veneered, pine, Gustav / Louis XVI cabinet with brass inlay and mounted
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th C Napoleon III Rosewood Sideboard Buffet Credenza Cabinet w/ Brass Lattice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century Napoleon III style rosewood sideboard buffet credenza cabinet with brass lattice. Item
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Macassar Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet / Enfilade, in a classic French mid-century modern style and made of rare Macassar of ebony
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Macassar Buffet
Vintage French Macassar Buffet
H 35 in W 90.25 in D 21.25 in
21st Century Stefano Marolla Buffet Side Table Pine Wood and Brass Top Cabinet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
pine wood with a pinkish finishing, the bases and the top are solid brass. The buffet will be a
Category

2010s Italian Buffets

Materials

Brass

Grand French Louis XVI Flame Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand French Louis XVI Flame Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble represents the epitome of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top combines classical
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Tall Cherrywood Shallow Depth Buffet With Dish Display
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood buffet features 2 drawers, 2 doors, rising on cabriole legs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

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Buffet With Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of buffet with brass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every item from our selection of buffet with brass was constructed with great care. Find 231 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of buffet with brass now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of buffet with brass made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of buffet with brass over the years, but those crafted by Osvaldo Borsani, Paul Frankl and American of Martinsville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Buffet With Brass?

The average selling price for a piece of buffet with brass at 1stDibs is $5,908, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $88,610 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Buffet With Brass
  • 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 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The standard buffet is 30 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Credenzas are small, typically fancy, legless buffets.

  • 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 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 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 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.

    Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sextant is a nautical tool made from brass, used by sailors to measure the angle of the stars above the horizon to help calculate their ship’s global position. A sextant includes an index mirror, sun filters, a horizon mirror, an adjustable arc and a 2x magnifying scope. You’ll find a variety of sextants from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A brass sextant is a generally popular collectible for display on bookcases or mantels at home, and those created in Victorian, Industrial, and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. It is a traditional nautical instrument that was first used by sailors over 200 years ago to calculate global position by measuring the position of stars above the horizon. They are often made from brass, metal and wood. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brass sextants from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.