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French Oak Buffet Server
Located in Wilson, NC
The upper shelf of this buffet server is supported by turned carved columns. The lower section has
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Buffets
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Buffet Server
Located in Sheffield, MA
This early 20th century buffet sideboard has capacious storage with two panelled cabinets and two
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Buffets
Materials
Brass
Mahogany English Regency Buffet/Server
Located in Wilson, NC
This buffet/server has a rear gallery with a shaped crest. There is a five-inch-deep shelf
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Buffets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Kipp Stewart Buffet Server/Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury walnut buffet server/credenza by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration in excellent
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Buffet or Server
Located in Milford, NH
A nice 18th century French walnut buffet with rectangular molded edge top with front rounded
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th century Mahogany Wood Bow Front Buffet / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
distinguished Mahogany Wood Bow-Front Buffet/Server. This antique masterpiece showcases a bow-front design
Category
Antique 1880s American Hepplewhite Buffets
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Buffet Server
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional 19th century French Louis XVI or Directoire server or buffet. Breche d'Alep marble top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Marble
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lime Washed Buffet / Server
Located in Essex, MA
Gustavian-style buffet cupboard with original paint, 19th century, Sweden, circa 1840. Beige Lime
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Walnut / Marble-Top Buffet / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Louis XVI style walnut with marble top server / sideboard. The server is feature two front drawers
Category
Antique 1870s French Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet
Stunning Antique Imported
Category
Antique 1880s French Gothic Buffets
Materials
Marble
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
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Buffet Server with Marble Top and Mirror
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Walnut buffet w/mirror and marble top.
Double drawers and doors.
Size: 47”w x 20”d x 80”h
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Barley Twist Dessert Buffet, Server
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French neoclassical barley twist dessert buffet ~ server was hand-crafted with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Steel
Carved Oak Server Buffet with Decorative Putti Copper Panel
Located in Evergreen, CO
Made of oak and finished with a medium stain, this beautiful server from the beginning of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Copper
English Console Buffet Server or Shelves of Burled Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular console buffet or shelving unit of burled or burr walnut from the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Buffets
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Antique French Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Server Renaissance Revival Vaisselier
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak 3-tier Renaissance Revival server sideboard buffet cabinet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Oak
H 84 in W 51.75 in D 22 in
Antique European Renaissance Oak Wood Buffet Console Cabinet Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique European Renaissance Oak Wood Buffet Console Cabinet. Item features beautiful wood grain
Category
Early 20th Century English Renaissance Buffets
Materials
Oak
Kindel Georgian Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Corssbanded Buffet Server Sideboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive vintage Kindel Furniture sideboard, circa 1970s. Features a mahogany frame with bowfront, serpentine front, crossbanding, inlay and brass gallery. Includes five dovetai...
Category
Vintage 1970s Hepplewhite Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
H 42 in W 60 in D 21 in
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Server Buffet with Bar Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Server Buffet with Bar Interior. Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
H 36.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Antique Scottish Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Wine Server Buffet Sideboard
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Scottish Renaissance Revival carved oak server/ buffet, circa 1860.
This sumptuously
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Antique 1860s Scottish Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Two Drawer Rolling Buffet Server Cart on Brass Casters
By Beacon Hill, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Versatile Mahogany server in the Regency style featuring two dovetail drawers, a hidden top shelf
Category
20th Century American Regency Buffets
Materials
Brass
Two-drawer Maple Drop Leaf Rolling Buffet Server, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1970s Two-drawer Maple Drop Leaf Rolling Buffet Server in very good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Maple
Large Antique Buffet, English, Walnut, Server, Sideboard, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique buffet. An English, walnut server or sideboard, dating to the Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 50.6 in W 53.94 in D 17.92 in
Early 20th Century Antique Carved Wood Marble Top Server / Buffet
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful carved wood marble top server with a single drawer has an unique marble top with
Category
Early 20th Century American Buffets
Materials
Marble
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Buffet 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique carved oak French three tier buffet/server, circa 1870.
The back having a
Category
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Oak
H 52.75 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Server Cabinet
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Life Time Furniture buffet, sideboard or cabinet. Made of walnut featuring trapezoid form
Category
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Buffets
Materials
Walnut, Paint
H 37.5 in W 39.5 in D 17.5 in
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
Mid-Century Drexel Accolade Campaign Rolling Buffet Server Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century campaign style console bar cabinet is an excellent example of mid-century modern. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with exceptional construction and style and a...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Pecan Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style drop leaf buffet server or bar cabinet
By Thomasville
Category
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 27.75 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Antique Chinoiserie Hunt Style Buffet Sideboard Server Hand Painted Cabriole Leg
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Antique Hunt style buffet, sideboard, cabinet, or server comprised of Chinoiserie hand
Category
Early 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 54 in D 22 in
English 19th-20th Century Chippendale Style Carved Light-Walnut Server Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- server buffet. The rectangular shaped body surmounted with a carved back molding, the floral carved three
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Buffets
Materials
Bronze
H 56.38 in W 82 in D 27 in
Thomasville Italian Provincial Traditional Flip Top Cherry Buffet Server Dry Bar
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
Thomasville traditional flip top server, circa 1980s. A rectangular form featuring an open center
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Cherry
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Italian Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Buffet Server, Vittorio Valabrega ‘1861-1952’
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th-20th century Art Nouveau carved walnut buffet server by Vittorio Valabrega
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
H 37.5 in W 87.63 in D 24.5 in
Napoleon III Empire Revival Mahogany & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Server Buffets, Pair
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-mounted server buffets, after Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843), each cabinet surmounted with a pair of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Buffets
Materials
Bronze
H 88.25 in W 56 in D 21 in
Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Oak-Carved Figural Server Cabinet Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare Italian 19th century Baroque Renaissance Revival style oak-carved figural server
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Marble
H 80.5 in W 53 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Adams Style Sideboard Server Buffet Made In Boston
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Mahogany Adams Style Sideboard Server Buffet Made In Boston
Dimensions : 48.25
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adam Style Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 48.25 in D 22 in
Henkel Harris Black Cherry Jamestown Colony Queen Anne Buffet Sideboard Server
By Henkel Harris
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1986 Hinkel Harris Jamestown Colony Wild Black Cherry buffet or sideboard. A rectangular
Category
Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Buffets
Materials
Cherry
H 31 in W 53.25 in D 21.25 in
Drexel Triune Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Buffet Server Console Cabinet 585-407
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Triune buffet or server. Made of mahogany featuring paneled cabinet doors that open
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Antique 19th C. French Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Buffet Server Dry Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffet, Server or Sideboard. Originally called a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 44.5 in D 20 in
Signed Kittinger Mahogany 2 Drawer Rolling Buffet Server Cart with Brass Gallery
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Versatile full body design English Regency style three tier two drawer server handmade in Buffalo
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 47 in W 38 in D 18 in
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French HIGHLY CARVED Oak "Hunt" "Harvest" Black Forest Server
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets
Materials
Oak
H 38.5 in W 57 in D 22.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Buffet / Dry Bar / Server by Drexel Furniture, circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency buffet / dry bar / server by drexel furniture, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in
Vtg English Queen Anne Mahogany Lift Top Silverware Chest Server Buffet Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Queen Anne mahogany lift top silverware chest server buffet cabinet. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Early 20th C English Lemontree Three Tier Server or Buffet with Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Found in England, this circa 1900 fruitwood server table has a top with two drawers that have a
Category
Early 20th Century English Buffets
Materials
Fruitwood
H 42.52 in W 52.76 in D 20.56 in
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Oak Dogs 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French HIGHLY CARVED Oak "Hunt" Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets
Materials
Oak
H 40 in W 67 in D 22 in
Large Italian Early 20th Century Gildwood Carved Server Buffet with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large Italian early 20th century gildwood carved and gilt-brass mounted server buffet
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Buffets
Materials
Marble
H 41.18 in W 101.5 in D 27 in
1930s Art Deco Burl Walnut Borsani Sideboard Buffet Server Credenza Wax Polished
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury Gaetano or Osvaldo Borsani Art Deco burl walnut sideboard buffet with server chest
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Burl
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
French 19th-20th C. Louis XV Style Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Buffet Server Cabinet
By Forest A' Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Bronze Mounted Two-Door Buffet Server China Cabinet with marble top. The slender and tall twin-door
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
H 59.5 in W 87 in D 23.25 in
French Directoire Style Mahogany and Brass Trim Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome French Directoire style mahogany and brass trim server. Very nice clean lines and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Materials
Marble
Miniature Three-Tier Server
Located in Wilson, NC
Miniature three-tiered server is solid mahogany and the drawer is also lined with solid mahogany
Category
Antique 1840s English Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Directoire' Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French walnut Directoire’ style server with Carrara marble. Circa 1890. Adds
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Antique 19th Century Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Buffet
Located in Nashville, TN
Fresh out of normandy, France is this early 1800s server .Look at the amazing detail on the doors
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Antique 1820s French Buffets
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Country French Server
Located in Dallas, TX
This country French server dates back to 1840.
Measurements: 22'' D x 65.5'' W x 39'' H.
Category
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Materials
Walnut
French Burl Ash Server from Burgundy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An attractive French solid burl ash server from Burgundy. Two center drawers in the apron have
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Wood, Ash, Burl
Hand-made English Classic Mahogany Server.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand-made English classic mahogany server.
Category
20th Century English Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simplistic walnut server will add a breath of fresh style to any space it is in. With bold yet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Buffet
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a gorgeous 19th century French Server! This piece has an old-world style with dark, glossy
Category
Antique 1840s French Buffets
Materials
Hardwood
English Late 18th Century Oak Server with Three Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English oak server from the late 18th century features a three-plank rectangular top with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 54.5 in D 19.25 in
Baker Banded Walnut Chinese Chippendale Server Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Asian inspired banded walnut server having brass pulls with decorative back plates by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Sideboard Server
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive 19th century country English provincial sideboard server, buffet, or cupboard crafted
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Antique 19th Century English Country Buffets
Materials
Brass
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Buffets And Servers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of buffets and servers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all buffets and servers available were constructed with great care. Find 458 antique and vintage buffets and servers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Buffets and servers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Buffets and servers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and Maison Jansen each produced beautiful buffets and servers that are worth considering.
How Much are Buffets And Servers?
Prices for buffets and servers start at $10 and top out at $44,850 with the average selling for $3,559.
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 Buffets And Servers
- What is the best buffet server?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Buffet 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.
- What is a dining server?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining server is a type of table that is slim and designed to be placed along a dining room wall. It’s meant to be a spot to stage food before it’s served to guests and not necessarily used for storage, although some dining servers may have cabinets. Find a selection of dining servers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a sideboard and a server mostly pertains to usage. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room (today, sideboards can sometimes be found in living rooms and foyers). In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard. Sideboards have short legs or no legs at all. A server is very slim and is meant to be placed along the dining room wall. It is shorter and takes up less room than a sideboard and is also considered to be more formal than a sideboard — a sideboard might offer a surface to serve dinner, whereas a server might best be used to serve dessert. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary sideboards and servers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a wood salad server?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wood utensil that’s used to serve salad is a wood salad server. Salad servers often feature two oversized forks or a fork and a paddle-shaped instrument. Shop a collection of salad servers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A server in a dining room is a slim piece of furniture placed near the dining table and is typically used to stage food before serving. Traditionally, servers were unassuming and provided surfaces for serving dishes — they occupied less room than a buffet or a sideboard. Newly designed servers include drawers where you can store dishes, cutlery and other necessary elements for meals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage servers.
- What is a wine server called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A wine server is formally called a sommelier or wine steward. A sommelier is a person who is trained in the wine profession. This individual is typically very knowledgeable about wines as well as pairing wine and food.
- What is buffet furniture?1 Answer
- What is a floating buffet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What do you put in a buffet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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, 2021Also 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The terms buffet and sideboard are used interchangeably, although buffets generally have higher legs and stand 34 to 38 inches tall.
- How tall is a standard buffet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The standard buffet is 30 inches tall.
- What is a buffet cabinet called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a hutch vs. a buffet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A server would use a monkey dish to present nuts and other small finger foods and condiments. The name comes from the centuries-old practice of giving a small portion of food to a monkey to determine if it was poisoned. Shop a collection of monkey dishes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Bernard 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.
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