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Modern Walnut Sideboard Buffet with Marquetry Inlay
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut sideboard buffet with marquetry inlay. This stunning cabinet with its understated
Category

2010s Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Buffet with Geometric Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
Anglo-Indian style richly inlaid mango wood buffet with three drawers over three doors and dark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Buffets

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Buffet with Geometric Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
Anglo-Indian style richly inlaid mango wood buffet with three drawers over three doors. Reflecting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Buffets

Materials

Bone, Wood

Art Deco Intarsia Inlay Swedish Buffet Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco intarsia buffet cabinet of book-matched golden elm in a dark flame birch case
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Birch, Elm

English Regency Period 1840s Mahogany Breakfront Buffet with Arrow Style Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany breakfront buffet from the early 19th century, with four doors
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Palisander Buffet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco Palisander (Brazilian rosewood) buffet having beautiful mother-of-pearl
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Buffets

Antique Edwardian Cabinet Buffet With Wood Inlay. Uk Import.Circa 1905
Located in Seattle, WA
This Antique Buffet had Original Hardware and Dovetail Drawers. Turned Wood Legs , the Wood on this
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Buffet with Marquetry Inlay, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style fruitwood buffet with marquetry inlay on apron, circa 1820.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Mahogany and Satinwood Buffet/Sideboard circa 1840 with Marquetry Inlay Sheraton
Located in Houston, TX
Fine quality antique Sheraton sideboard with shell design marquetry inlay, circa 1840. One deep
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Stickley Furniture Federal Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Credenza Buffet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Stickley inlaid mahogany buffet from the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Features
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Palisandre Sideboard or Buffet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Jules Leleu
Located in Troy, MI
From a Paris estate, this circa 1940s long palisandre French buffet cabinet with extensive wood and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut buffet from the mid-18th century, with star inlay and carved shells
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Oakwood Cabinet/ Buffet With Tiffany Style Glass Inlays, AT ca 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely charming oakwood Art Nouveau cabinet or buffet originating from period in Austria around
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Buffets

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood and Bone Inlay Two-Drawer over Two Door Buffet
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo-Indian style mango wood buffet with two drawers over two doors, lighter patina and bone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Buffets

Materials

Bone, Wood

French Directoire Fruitwood Corner Cabinet with Inlay
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
ebony inlay trim and its original shaped marble top. The body is curved at the front with two paneled
Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Buffets

Materials

Metal

Teak Wood Inlay Cabinet
By Anni Albers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Teak Wood Inlay Cabinet, handcrafted using the traditional method of
Category

2010s Indian Agra Buffets

Materials

Teak

Teak Wood Inlay Cabinet
Teak Wood Inlay Cabinet
H 34 in W 60 in D 18 in
Austrian Biedermeier Period Walnut Buffet with Geometric Pyramidal Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut buffet from the mid-19th century, with marquetry motifs and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Buffets

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Buffet with Burled Drawers and Inlaid Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Beneath the drawers, the buffet reveals a pair of double doors, lavishly embellished with a splendid inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Rare 17th Century Oak Enfilade with Tortoiseshell and Ebony Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful and rare three door enfilade buffet comes from northern Europe, most likely the
Category

Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Buffets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony, Oak

Italian orange lacquered sideboard with inlay, 1970s
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Amazing and unique vintage Italian Sideboard in Orange lacquered paint. Inlay in the front door
Category

Vintage 1970s Buffets

Materials

Wood

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

Italian 1780s Walnut and Mahogany Buffet with Cross Banding and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany buffet from circa 1780 with cross banding, two doors and tapered
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Turn of the Century Walnut Buffet with Three Drawers over Three Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century walnut buffet from the early 20th century, with three drawers over
Category

Early 20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Brass

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Server with Satinwood Inlay, Cellarette Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Server with Satinwood Inlay, Cellarette Drawer & Square Tapered Legs
Category

Antique 1790s English Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Buffet Sideboard
Located in Houston, TX
A long and stately 19th century English server with mixed wood inlays featuring two cabinet doors
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Buffets

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Oak with Ceramic Details
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
inlayed wood. The legs are very sculptural which is another trademark of the designer duo. The other
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak, Ceramic

Mid 19th Century, Bow Front Buffet
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Striking, large, hand-carved, walnut and pearwood inlaid and veneered, four door, bow front buffet
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Buffets

Materials

Pearwood, Walnut

Mid 19th Century, Bow Front Buffet
Mid 19th Century, Bow Front Buffet
H 40.75 in W 91.5 in D 28.25 in
19th Century Welsh Oak Inlaid Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English oak buffet which is unusual due to the inlaid designs. It has three shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Victorian Buffets

Materials

Walnut, Oak, Satinwood

19th Century Welsh Oak Inlaid Buffet
19th Century Welsh Oak Inlaid Buffet
H 46 in W 46.63 in D 19 in
Shagreen Buffet '2 Doors' Bean with a Rock Crystal Top by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic design cabinet is made of natural shagreen. It has 2 doors and the top is covered with rock crystal marquetry. The organic design knobs are made in lost wax ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Buffets

Materials

Rock Crystal

Neoclassical Modernist French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the Modernist style with neoclassical lines. This piece boasts a striking
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Neoclassical Modernist French Buffet
Neoclassical Modernist French Buffet
H 39.75 in W 96.75 in D 22 in
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
. Sample desktop pool located on ball and claw with handles on the sides. The buffet or table that holds
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

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
Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bring a touch of elegance to your home with this superb 19th-century French Boulle buffet or
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
bronze. The buffet or table that holds barguen~era is turned legs insured by lower chambrana (also
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Oakwood Cabinet/ Buffet - Josephinism Period, Austria ca. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful late 18th century oakwood cabinet or buffet from the so-called "Josephinism" Period in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Buffets

Materials

Brass

English Sheraton-Style Buffet/Sideboard Flame Mahogany with Satinwood and Ebony
Located in Houston, TX
English, 19th century sideboard with fine marquetry inlay of satinwood and ebony. The flame
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sheraton Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th C. Serpentin Buffet Cabinet Walnut Hand-Carved & veneer with Inlaids
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Venetian Serpentin buffet cabinet in walnut hand-carved, walnut veneer with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Buffet 17th Century from Holland
Located in Brussels, BE
Large buffet dating from the 17th century, Holland. Composed in 3 evenings. The first part is
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Other Buffets

Materials

Wood

Buffet 17th Century from Holland
Buffet 17th Century from Holland
H 62.6 in W 27.17 in D 66.15 in
Large Oriental-Style Sideboard in carved Wood, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large oriental-style sideboard in carved wood, with mother-of-pearl inlay; wrought iron handles
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Algerian Islamic Buffets

Materials

Tin

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Buffet. This majestic piece brings the allure of vintage Provence into your home with its softly
Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
H 43.3 in W 62.8 in D 22.4 in
German or Swiss Late Renaissance / Baroque 17th Century Inlaid Buffet Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Late Renaissance / Early Baroque Buffet or Dressoir, of Swiss or German origin and dating from the
Category

Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

French Art Deco Jules Leleu Buffet
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco Jules Leleu buffet Having beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay with gorgeous marquetry
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Jules Leleu Buffet
French Art Deco Jules Leleu Buffet
H 38 in W 91 in D 20.5 in
French Mid-20th Century Directoire Buffet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very interesting, small cabinet with inlay and brass. Elegant with a lot of character.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Buffets

Materials

Walnut

French Mid-20th Century Directoire Buffet
French Mid-20th Century Directoire Buffet
H 30.25 in W 21.5 in D 17.6 in
Maison Soubrier Louis XV Mixed Woods Burl & Satinwood Marquetry Buffet, C 1920s
By Soubrier
Located in Germantown, MD
Buffet in great vintage condition, Circa 1920s. Proportionate size, convenient for medium to smaller
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
extra storage space. The doors of the lower part are finished with geometric inlayed wood. This cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Stained Oak
H 50.79 in W 37.8 in D 18.31 in
French 19th Century Directoire St. Cherry Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fruitwood inlaid buffet. The buffet is raised by eight square tapered legs with conforming ormolu sabots
Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble

Victorian Papier Mache and Japanese Lacquer Buffet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian papier Mache and Japanese lacquer and wood buffet, in the aesthetic taste, the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Melchiorre Bega Style Buffet Beech Rosewood and Inlaid Maple
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A Melchiorre Bega per Vittorio Bega e Figli, Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard credenza with
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Beech, Maple, Rosewood

Italian Buffet in the Manner of Paolo Buffa
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet/enfilade, Italian, made of rosewood and burled rosewood, adorned with a delicate ebony inlay
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Italian Buffet in the Manner of Paolo Buffa
Italian Buffet in the Manner of Paolo Buffa
H 38.25 in W 91 in D 20.75 in
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Period Bird's Eye Maple Tall Buffet D'Appui
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Charles X period buffet d'appui, or tall buffet, is constructed
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Buffets

Materials

Marble

Custom Large Four Door Regency Style Mahogany Buffet
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order traditional mahogany four door buffet or credenza made in the Leighton Hall
Category

2010s American Regency Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Custom Large Two Door Regency Style Mahogany Buffet
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order traditional mahogany two door buffet or credenza made in the Leighton Hall
Category

2010s American Regency Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

French Two-Tone Art Deco Buffet, c. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco buffet with a Modernist twist. Note the geometric inlay design on the side cabinets
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Two-Tone Art Deco Buffet, c. 1930's
French Two-Tone Art Deco Buffet, c. 1930's
H 35.5 in W 103.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Burl Wood Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Burl Wood Buffet is an elegant expression of the neoclassical
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Burl Wood Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Burl Wood Buffet is an elegant expression of the neoclassical
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Neoclassical Revival Demilune Mahogany Cabinet ~ Console ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Neoclassical Revival Demilune Mahogany Cabinet ~ Console ~ Buffet was hand-crafted by
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Buffet D'Entre Deux by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in NICE, FR
This beautiful hallway buffet crafted by Paul Sormani at his famous Rue Charlot cabinetry shop in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Buffet D'Entre Deux by Paul Sormani
19th Century Buffet D'Entre Deux by Paul Sormani
H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Kindel Georgian Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Corssbanded Buffet Server Sideboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
bowfront, serpentine front, crossbanding, inlay and brass gallery. Includes five dovetailed drawers with
Category

Vintage 1970s Hepplewhite Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Traditional Three-Door Buffet Credenza by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order traditional mahogany three door buffet or credenza made in the Leighton Hall
Category

2010s American Georgian Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Buffet, Signed Maison Forest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Ormolu and marble buffet, signed Maison Forest. The buffet is raised on solid Mahogany topie shaped feet
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Buffet With Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic buffet with inlay available at 1stDibs. A buffet with inlay — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a buffet with inlay, we have 628 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer buffet with inlay, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A buffet with inlay is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made buffet with inlay over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Guillerme et Chambron and Leighton Hall Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Buffet With Inlay?

Prices for a buffet with inlay can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,392.

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 Inlay
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 5, 2022
    Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019

    The difference between inlay and marquetry is that with marquetry, pieces of wood, ivory, metal and other materials are used to form an intricate design that is applied as a veneer to a wood surface, while with inlay, cutouts are made in a solid piece of material to receive segments of a different set of materials that form a surface pattern.

  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bone inlay furniture is usually made out of wood or metal. An artisan creates carvings along the top, front or sides of the piece and then carefully applies pieces of natural bone to add ornamentation to the furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bone inlay furniture.
  • 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 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.

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Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

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.