With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carved wood buffet you’re looking for. Frequently made of
wood,
metal and
brass, every carved wood buffet was constructed with great care. Find 212 options for an antique or vintage carved wood buffet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood buffet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each carved wood buffet bearing
Louis XV,
Louis XVI or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.
Aaron Scott Design,
Auffray Furniture and
Copeland each produced at least one beautiful carved wood buffet that is worth considering.
A carved wood buffet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,799, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $44,000.
For get-togethers or large celebratory meals in your already sumptuous dining area, a charming and durable vintage, new or antique buffet, with its decorative and practical features, can truly elevate the experience.
Although often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece that is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. And while the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings — which include buffets, credenzas, cupboards and other must-have items — have been a vital part of the home for centuries.
Buffets are the ideal place to keep serveware and larger serving pieces that you’d rather have tucked away when not in use. They’re typically long and low and can be the perfect option for serving food as well as storing your porcelain and making your space tidy and organized. Feel free to dress up your buffet between meals with decorative objects or stacks of art books.
A buffet can be positioned in your living room, entryway or hall if space allows. But if you intend to permanently pair your case piece with your dining room table, when shopping for your vintage buffet you’ll definitely want to think about your dining room’s space restrictions. Allow for at least two feet of space between your buffet and your table so that guests can easily move to and fro as needed, and a buffet that is convenient for serving food should be as high as a kitchen counter if possible.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your home bar or dining area, find Art Deco buffets, mid-century modern buffets, Hollywood Regency buffets and other varieties on 1stDibs today.