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Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style This
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Metal

French 1820s Neoclassical Period Two-Door Walnut Buffet with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical period walnut two-door buffet with inner drawers and shelves from the early
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Buffets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century English mahogany sideboard with open shelves and oval bead trim decoration. Cabinet
Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Modernist Mahogany Grand Buffet with Crest
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist mahogany buffet with crest. Grand buffet made of mahogany. Glass cabinet doors on
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Oak Server with Side Shelves, C. 1910
Located in High Point, NC
by lower shelves. The piece is supported on hand turned legs. Very interesting configuration.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Buffets

Materials

Oak

English Console Shelves of Mahogany with Bobbin Turned Supports
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular console or buffet with three tiers or shelves and four bobbin turned
Category

Early 20th Century English Shelves

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Striking antique buffet cabinet with painted doors.
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this antique folk art buffet cabinet with a practical layout and shelves. Explore our
Category

Antique 1840s Buffets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Mid-Century Modern 2pc China Cabinet with Glass Shelves
Located in Freehold, NJ
with age and regular use. The glass shelves are intact with no chips or cracks. Drawers glide well. 8.5
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
British Colonial solid Teak whatnot stand with shelves in good condition. Hand carved fluted vase
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Buffet With Bar
Located in Hudson, NY
A Danish mid century modern teak buffet. Sliding cabinet doors reveal a mirrored bar area on the
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Vintage Modern Buffet Table with Glass Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-century Modern buffet table features a robust glass shelf and plenty of storage
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Laminate

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
Antique Walnut Whatnot/ Shelves
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a distinctive Antique Walnut Whatnot or Shelves
Category

Antique 1860s British Aesthetic Movement Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Whatnot/ Shelves
Antique Walnut Whatnot/ Shelves
H 121 in W 68.5 in D 28 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet from Umea Vasterbotten ,Northern Sweden. An elegant
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Buffet Sideboard Vaisselier with Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
that open to three shelves. The buffet has three dovetailed drawers with iron pulls and three doors
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Provincial Buffet with Arched Crown
Located in Sofia, BG
A large 18th century French provincial buffet with one door and arched crown decorated with basket
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

English 1900s Bamboo Chinoiserie Cabinet with Open Shelves, Drawers and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo cabinet from the early 20th century, with Chinoiserie motifs, open shelves and
Category

Early 20th Century English Buffets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French 19th Century Elm Vaisselier with Open Shelves, Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French elm vaisselier from the 19th century, with open shelves, lower buffet and scalloped
Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Brass

French 1790s Louis XV Style Cherry Vaisselier with Baluster Adorned Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
open shelves over two drawers and two doors. This French buffet à deux-corps features a bonnet-shaped
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Antique Oak Kitchen Hutch Buffet with Drawers Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
Natural finish oak cabinet with two shelves, one dovetailed drawer, and two bottom doors. This has
Category

20th Century Buffets

Materials

Oak

Swedish Late Gustavian 1820s Painted Buffet with Open Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period painted wood buffet from circa 1820 with open shelf in the upper
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Buffets

Materials

Wood

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

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

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
Painted French Buffet Deux Corps with Antique Shutter Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
Assembled by a French artisan, this painted buffet has incorporated two pairs of antique shutter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Buffets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco Buffet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco buffet, burl amboyna, engraved Paul Peyron St. Etienne. Two-side drawers above
Category

Vintage 1930s French Buffets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Buffet
Art Deco Buffet
H 41.25 in W 73.75 in D 20 in
Provincial Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Provincial Buffet sideboard, handsome and refined, the sideboard has a unique canted corner design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

Provincial Buffet Sideboard
Provincial Buffet Sideboard
H 38 in W 82 in D 20 in
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

Contemporary Buffet Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
decorative mount. The interior with three sections with adjustable shelves and raised on flared and tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Buffet Cabinet
Contemporary Buffet Cabinet
H 35 in W 50.75 in D 18 in
Art Deco Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
tapered brass hardware. Fitted with two drawers and interior shelves. Dimensions: 71.75" W x 20" D x 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Buffet
Art Deco Buffet
H 36 in W 71.75 in D 20 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

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
. Beautiful genuine buffet scraped by hand to its original color. These doors open to reveal inner shelves
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Handmade Buffet "Phaethon" with Geometric Marble Facade by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted buffet model "Phaethon" in lacquered wood with four doors and lacquered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

Vintage Swedish Walnut and Burl Buffet with Glass Vitrine, 1940s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
instruments and woodturning. This buffet has a drawers, close lockers, shelves and vitrine in the centre part
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Milk Glass, Walnut, Burl

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

Grand Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble is ready to make a statement in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

French Buffet Cabinet, Louis XVI Style Ebonized with Marble Top
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French buffet cabinet, Louis XVI style, ebonized with marble top, early 20th century. In the spirit
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Buffet with Grey Marble Top
Located in Pembroke, MA
Elegant French mahogany buffet in the neoclassical style (circa 1920), with gilt-bronze mounts
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

1900s French Patinated Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
shelves for your organizational needs. This buffet seamlessly marries form and function, presenting a
Category

20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

1900s French Patinated Buffet
1900s French Patinated Buffet
H 60 in W 42 in D 19.75 in
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
1900s French Patinated Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the vintage allure of this 1900s French Patinated Buffet. A seamless blend of
Category

20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

1900s French Patinated Buffet
1900s French Patinated Buffet
H 38 in W 43.1 in D 22.2 in
1900s French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French Wooden Buffet is a testament to the timeless allure of natural wood and
Category

20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Buffet
1900s French Wooden Buffet
H 51.1 in W 43.3 in D 19.1 in
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
H 36 in W 84 in D 19 in
Modern Industrial Mixed Glass Buffet with Forged Metal by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This is a 4 door buffet with two compartments. In compartment one are two adjustable shelves, and
Category

2010s American Buffets

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Northern European Painted Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European painted buffet with a rectangular top having canted corners with paneled and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Buffets

Materials

Wood

Northern European Painted Buffet
Northern European Painted Buffet
H 41 in W 65 in D 20 in
Continental Painted Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
, two center doors opening to interior shelves, plus open storage on buffet sides. Doric pilasters flow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Buffets

Materials

Wood

English Country Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Country Buffet sideboard with planked driftwood glazed low wall cabinet with internal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Buffets

Materials

Wood

English Country Buffet Sideboard
English Country Buffet Sideboard
H 38 in W 72 in D 22 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Buffet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury Scandinavian teak buffet Four spacious drawers for flatware Three cabinets with four
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Buffet
Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Buffet
H 39.75 in W 65 in D 20.5 in
Italian 19th Century Walnut Buffet with Carved Diamond and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut buffet from the 19th century with two drawers over two doors, carved diamonds and
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets

Materials

Walnut

French Heart Pine Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
French heart pine buffet has exposed double peg, and mortise and Tenon construction. The doors have
Category

Antique 1830s French Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Heart Pine Buffet
French Heart Pine Buffet
H 46.5 in W 50 in D 26 in
Modern Leather Wrapped Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern shagreen embossed leather-wrapped buffet with our dark tempest finish leather with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Leather

Modern Leather Wrapped Buffet
Modern Leather Wrapped Buffet
H 36 in W 68 in D 18 in
Northern European Walnut Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European walnut buffet with a rectangular top having canted corners with paneled and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Buffets

Materials

Wood

Northern European Walnut Buffet
Northern European Walnut Buffet
H 41 in W 65 in D 20 in
French Provincial Walnut Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial walnut buffet in a demilune form, with a molded and shaped top edge, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Walnut Buffet
French Provincial Walnut Buffet
H 42 in W 59.75 in D 20 in
Italian 1620s Walnut Buffet with Floral Marquetry Scrollwork and Inlaid Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut buffet from circa 1620 with floral marquetry scrollwork made of lighter walnut
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Buffets

Materials

Maple, Walnut

19th Century English Oak Buffet with Five Drawers and Two Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
inner shelves, offering the perfect marriage of style and storage. Anchoring this buffet are the elegant
Category

Antique 19th Century English Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Directoire Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial Directoire style buffet of beech and walnut with a rectangular molded top edge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Directoire Buffet
French Provincial Directoire Buffet
H 36 in W 71.75 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid Century Modern style Hyedua veneered buffet, the rectangular top above four silver Argento
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Buffet
Mid Century Modern Buffet
H 36.25 in W 68 in D 19 in
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Transition Style 19th Century Pine Buffet with Drawers over Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Transition style pine buffet from the 19th century, with three fluted drawers over three
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Pine

1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period buffet from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, carved reeded
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

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Buffet With Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of buffet with shelves available for sale. Each of these unique buffet with shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Buffet with shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of buffet with shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XV, Louis XVI and Mid-Century Modern buffet with shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made buffet with shelves over the years, but those made by Seffle Möbelfabrik AB are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Buffet With Shelves?

Prices for buffet with shelves start at $860 and top out at $9,000 with the average selling for $4,488.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 Shelves
  • 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.

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