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A Composition of Quiet Permanence: French Oak Credenza with Carved Doors
A Composition of Quiet Permanence: French Oak Credenza with Carved Doors

A Composition of Quiet Permanence: French Oak Credenza with Carved Doors

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

and measured rhythm. Executed in solid natural oak circa 1940, the piece commands attention not

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

A Composition of Sculptural Authority: French Art Deco Brutalist Credenza
A Composition of Sculptural Authority: French Art Deco Brutalist Credenza

A Composition of Sculptural Authority: French Art Deco Brutalist Credenza

By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

the room, and furniture became an instrument of order, dignity, and quiet power. Available for

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

A Composition of Restrained Geometry: French Oak Credenza, 1940s
A Composition of Restrained Geometry: French Oak Credenza, 1940s

A Composition of Restrained Geometry: French Oak Credenza, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

integrity while honoring its original finish. The credenza reads as a structural gesture—anchoring a room

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Art Deco Brutalist Credenza in Solid Oak, France, 1940s
Sculptural Art Deco Brutalist Credenza in Solid Oak, France, 1940s

Sculptural Art Deco Brutalist Credenza in Solid Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

gesture—anchoring a room with its horizontality and sculptural front, while offering a volume of concealed

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France
Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France

Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France

By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

—anchoring a room with its horizontality and massing, yet elevated by the delicacy of its proportions and the

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt - Cabinet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Charles Dudouyt - Cabinet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

Charles Dudouyt - Cabinet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

An exceptional French Brutalist Art Deco vitrine cabinet from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak with striking architectural details. Discovered in Normandy, this piece reflects the cra...

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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson, De Coene Frères

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of resolute presence, this French credenza reveals a language of sculptural gravity and geometric poise. Executed in solid oak, it hails from the 1940s—a decade when Fr...

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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Marble

French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage
French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage

French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

original surfaces. The credenza reads as an architectural gesture—anchoring a room with its horizontality

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Oak Sideboard by Gaston Poisson, France, 1940s
Oak Sideboard by Gaston Poisson, France, 1940s

Oak Sideboard by Gaston Poisson, France, 1940s

By Gaston Poisson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Sculpted in stoic relief yet softened by time, this oak sideboard by Gaston Poisson asserts a quiet monumentality. Its architectural presence is anchored by fluted cylindrical feet, ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

living room, dining area, or hallway, this French oak sideboard makes a bold statement, combining

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Sideboard in the Manner of Jules Leleu
French Art Deco Sideboard in the Manner of Jules Leleu

French Art Deco Sideboard in the Manner of Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of luminous refinement, this French Art Deco sideboard reveals a language of quiet opulence and disciplined grace. Framed in lemon tree veneer whose grain unfurls like ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Brutalist Walnut Sideboard, France, 1940s
Large Brutalist Walnut Sideboard, France, 1940s

Large Brutalist Walnut Sideboard, France, 1940s

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

This sideboard, a typical example of French Art Deco from the 1940s, combines elegance and functionality in a timeless piece. Crafted from solid walnut, it is distinguished by its st...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard with Geometric Details, France, 1940s
Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard with Geometric Details, France, 1940s

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard with Geometric Details, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

—anchoring a room with its monumental horizontality and quiet strength. It evokes a period in French design

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Dudouyt - Inspired - Credenza - 1940s - France - Art Deco
Dudouyt - Inspired - Credenza - 1940s - France - Art Deco

Dudouyt - Inspired - Credenza - 1940s - France - Art Deco

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

your belongings. Whether used in a dining room to store dinnerware and linens or in a living room to

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

and provincial restraint. It anchors a room not with noise, but with presence. Crafted in France in

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s In the sculptural tradition of Basque vernacular modernism A study in sacred geometry and rural monumentality, this 1950s French sideboard draws f...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s
French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s

French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A masterclass in geometric abstraction and artisanal ingenuity, this French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s exemplifies the era’s pursuit of modern form through noble material. Cra...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Exquisite Brutalist French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
Exquisite Brutalist French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s

Exquisite Brutalist French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A study in architectural restraint, this French credenza distills the clarity of 1940s design into a singular gesture of quiet strength and discreet ornament. Executed in solid oak, ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

French Carved Oak Cabinet, France
French Carved Oak Cabinet, France

French Carved Oak Cabinet, France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A quiet yet resolute expression of mid-century French craftsmanship, this carved oak cabinet from the 1940s is imbued with a sense of order, geometry, and gravitas. Its sculpted door...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France, 1940s

Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

effortlessly complements various decor styles, adding a touch of sophistication and refinement to any room. Its

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s is a striking example of sculptural woodworking and bold geometric composition. Crafted from solid oak, its design is defined by intrica...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French 1940s Bleached Oak Credenza in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt
French 1940s Bleached Oak Credenza in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt

French 1940s Bleached Oak Credenza in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of resolute symmetry and quiet monumentality, this 1940s French credenza in solid oak embodies the spirit of Charles Dudouyt’s vision—a language of sculptural restraint...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Sideboard, Wine Press Legs, Geometric Carvings, France, 1940s
Vintage Oak Sideboard, Wine Press Legs, Geometric Carvings, France, 1940s

Vintage Oak Sideboard, Wine Press Legs, Geometric Carvings, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Immerse yourself in the essence of mid-century French design with this striking vintage oak wardrobe, crafted in the 1960s. The piece pays homage to the iconic Jean Royère, drawing p...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A striking French Art Deco Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak and inspired by the work of Charles Dudouyt. This credenza embodies the perfect balance of sculptu...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif
French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif

French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of stoic monumentality, this French sideboard, circa 1940, articulates a language of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Step into the captivating world of Charles Dudouyt with this remarkable solid oak credenza from 1940s France. Designed in the style reminiscent of Dudouyt's iconic creations, this ar...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Console Cabinet in Carved Elm with Turned Legs and Iron Latch, Spain, 1940s
Console Cabinet in Carved Elm with Turned Legs and Iron Latch, Spain, 1940s

Console Cabinet in Carved Elm with Turned Legs and Iron Latch, Spain, 1940s

By BIOSCA

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

With a tactile geometry and restrained rusticity, this Spanish cabinet evokes the poetic architecture of Iberian vernacular design. Its façade, framed in solid elm, is composed of re...

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Buffets

Materials

Oak

South American Au Meuble Rustique Vintage Sideboard
South American Au Meuble Rustique Vintage Sideboard

South American Au Meuble Rustique Vintage Sideboard

Located in Pasadena, TX

Buenos Aires, Argentina Vintage sideboard from South America Exotic wood with ample storage for bar or china Tapered, ebonized legs see companion Highboy in last photo. ...

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Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Brazilian Modern Credenza, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro for Laubisch & Hirth
Brazilian Modern Credenza, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro for Laubisch & Hirth

Brazilian Modern Credenza, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro for Laubisch & Hirth

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Available now, this Brazilian Modern credenza, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro in 1942 during his last year at Laubisch & Hirth, a high-end furniture firm in Rio de Janeiro, befor...

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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard With Bar, 1940's
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard With Bar, 1940's

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard With Bar, 1940's

By Jules Leleu

Located in Culver City, CA

buffet, inspired by the works of Jules Leleu and Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, is more than just furniture—it’s

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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco GoatSkin Emerald Green and Black Wood French Sideboard, 1940
Art Deco GoatSkin Emerald Green and Black Wood French Sideboard, 1940

Art Deco GoatSkin Emerald Green and Black Wood French Sideboard, 1940

Located in Roma, Lazio

The small buffet sideboard is very particular, entirely polished with black shellac and covered in

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Goatskin, Maple

Art Deco GoatSkin Emerald Green and Black Wood French Sideboard, 1940
Art Deco GoatSkin Emerald Green and Black Wood French Sideboard, 1940

Art Deco GoatSkin Emerald Green and Black Wood French Sideboard, 1940

Located in Roma, Lazio

The small buffet sideboard is very particular, entirely polished with black shellac and covered in

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Maple, Goatskin

Guillerme and Chambron, Oak Buffet and Ceramic Tiles by Boleslav Danikowski
Guillerme and Chambron, Oak Buffet and Ceramic Tiles by Boleslav Danikowski

Guillerme and Chambron, Oak Buffet and Ceramic Tiles by Boleslav Danikowski

By Boleslaw Danikowski, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme and Chambron, oak buffet and rares ceramic tiles by Boleslav Danikowski, "Votre Maison

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

rare André Sornay sideboard in Oregon pine and studded 40s art deco modernist
rare André Sornay sideboard in Oregon pine and studded 40s art deco modernist

rare André Sornay sideboard in Oregon pine and studded 40s art deco modernist

By Andre Sornay

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Oregon pine, stained on the bottom of the base in black. The sideboard is composed of a buffet part and a

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Copper Plated Black Lacquer Credenza Sideboard, 1940s
Art Deco Copper Plated Black Lacquer Credenza Sideboard, 1940s

Art Deco Copper Plated Black Lacquer Credenza Sideboard, 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

. It combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials, providing excellent support for dining

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20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Carved Wood Pineapple Table Lamps — Pair
Vintage Italian Carved Wood Pineapple Table Lamps — Pair

Vintage Italian Carved Wood Pineapple Table Lamps — Pair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

statement pieces for a console, buffet, or bedside tables, while the adjustable height allows flexibility

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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug

Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

accent next to a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room. Rendered in

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. It would also make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Swedish Rococo Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Swedish Rococo Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Romantic Swedish Rococo Style

Located in Dallas, TX

, sunroom or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rugs, Matching Wide Hallway Runners
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rugs, Matching Wide Hallway Runners

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rugs, Matching Wide Hallway Runners

Located in Dallas, TX

to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a long vestibule in a

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

MCM Northern California Pottery Blue Lidded Biscuit Jar by Niels Frederiksen
MCM Northern California Pottery Blue Lidded Biscuit Jar by Niels Frederiksen

MCM Northern California Pottery Blue Lidded Biscuit Jar by Niels Frederiksen

By California Pottery

Located in Topeka, KS

dining room full of your favorite treats, in a display case or hutch surrounded by other lovely ceramics

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard

By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in Forney, TX

of different uses, including as a dining room buffet table - sideboard server, family room credenza

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table
Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table

Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table

Located in Miami, FL

table was popular from solid rosewood in the Early 20th Century, ranging from the period of 1900-1940's

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20th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet

By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in Forney, TX

this event, the Hoffmanns showed the dining room previously included in the American Designer’s

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

20th Century Buffet from Arbus Workshop
20th Century Buffet from Arbus Workshop

20th Century Buffet from Arbus Workshop

By André Arbus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful two doors buffet. A small silvered bronze mold is delimiting the central top. Beautiful

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Czechoslovak Buffet Cabinet by Tatra Nábytok – 1960s Mid-Century
Vintage Czechoslovak Buffet Cabinet by Tatra Nábytok – 1960s Mid-Century

Vintage Czechoslovak Buffet Cabinet by Tatra Nábytok – 1960s Mid-Century

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This mid-century extendable dining table designed by Jindřich Halabala is a stunning example of

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved French Oak Buffet
Carved French Oak Buffet

Carved French Oak Buffet

Unavailable|$3,295

Carved French Oak Buffet

Located in Livingston, NJ

Beautiful hand carved solid French oak buffet. The sides are unusual as they are curved along with

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Mid-20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Small Buffet Louis XV Style 20th Century and Varnished
French Small Buffet Louis XV Style 20th Century and Varnished

French Small Buffet Louis XV Style 20th Century and Varnished

Located in Stuart, FL

French antique small Buffet Louis XV style with 2 doors, from 20th century made in walnut and

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Industrial Workbench
Vintage Industrial Workbench

Vintage Industrial Workbench

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

This circa 1940s vintage Industrial workbench was sourced in the Czech Republic. Made from painted steel with a new pine top and shelves Lots of bumps and scrapes as per its ag...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Buffets

Materials

Steel

Art Deco French American Walnut Burl Credrenza Sideboard or Buffet, 1940s
Art Deco French American Walnut Burl Credrenza Sideboard or Buffet, 1940s

Art Deco French American Walnut Burl Credrenza Sideboard or Buffet, 1940s

Located in Valencia, Valencia

Impressive high quality American walnut burl Art Deco credenza sideboard or buffet with marquetry

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Sideboard, U.S.A. circa 1940
Hollywood Regency Sideboard, U.S.A. circa 1940

Hollywood Regency Sideboard, U.S.A. circa 1940

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc

This charming buffet constructed in a delicate curve can (and should!) be exhibited from all angles

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

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Dining Room Buffet From 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dining room buffet from 1940 available at 1stDibs. A dining room buffet from 1940 — often made from wood, walnut and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dining room buffet from 1940 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each dining room buffet from 1940 bearing Art Deco or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one dining room buffet from 1940 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Art Decor produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dining Room Buffet From 1940?

A dining room buffet from 1940 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,100, while the lowest priced sells for $2,250 and the highest can go for as much as $12,760.

Finding the Right Buffets for You

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.

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