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19thC French Painted Fruitwood Buffet
19thC French Painted Fruitwood Buffet

19thC French Painted Fruitwood Buffet

$6,561

H 40.16 in W 52.37 in D 20.48 in

19thC French Painted Fruitwood Buffet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1860 19thC French painted fruitwood buffet with original keys and hardware Sourced form

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Fruitwood

French 18th Century Walnut Buffet
French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

$24,800

H 52.75 in W 63.75 in D 25.25 in

French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 18th century walnut buffet. The two door, two drawer buffet is raised by bun

Category

18th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th c. French Empire Walnut Buffet
19th c. French Empire Walnut Buffet

19th c. French Empire Walnut Buffet

$7,400

H 38.5 in W 48.5 in D 18 in

19th c. French Empire Walnut Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th c. French Empire Walnut Buffet is a luxurious and elegant piece of furniture made from

Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Oak Buffet
French Louis XV Oak Buffet

French Louis XV Oak Buffet

$3,349Sale Price|20% Off

H 51.18 in W 49.61 in D 21.26 in

French Louis XV Oak Buffet

Located in Viterbo, VT

Louis XV buffet hand-made in France in the late 1700 early 1800s using oak and pegged construction

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Walnut Buffet
French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

$16,900

H 44.25 in W 62.25 in D 23.25 in

French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome Country French 18th century walnut buffet. The buffet is raised by four supports below a

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Oak Buffet
19th Century French Oak Buffet

19th Century French Oak Buffet

$3,995

H 37.38 in W 44.25 in D 22.5 in

19th Century French Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak buffet from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved decorated

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial Style Buffet
Antique French Provincial Style Buffet

Antique French Provincial Style Buffet

$3,750

H 45 in W 49 in D 23.5 in

Antique French Provincial Style Buffet

Located in Atlanta, GA

French provincial style buffet having two drawers over a lower two door cabinet. with one shelf.

Category

Late 18th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Renaissance Buffet
19th Century French Renaissance Buffet

19th Century French Renaissance Buffet

$3,480

H 38.5 in W 47 in D 21 in

19th Century French Renaissance Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Renaissance Buffet is ideal for the Old World decor! Hand-crafted and carved

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

Antique French 19th Century Fruitwood Buffet
Antique French 19th Century Fruitwood Buffet

Antique French 19th Century Fruitwood Buffet

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 90 in W 53 in D 24 in

Antique French 19th Century Fruitwood Buffet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique French 19th Century Fruitwood Buffet Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate

Category

19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

$2,795

H 39.75 in W 45.25 in D 17.88 in

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak dessert buffet from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Walnut Buffet
18th Century French Walnut Buffet

18th Century French Walnut Buffet

$5,975

H 42 in W 57.5 in D 23.63 in

18th Century French Walnut Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

18th century walnut buffet from France with gorgeous burl walnut details throughout the piece. The

Category

18th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

$2,695

H 39.25 in W 39.25 in D 17.5 in

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak dessert buffet from France with a banded edge around the top , which also features

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

$2,895

H 48.75 in W 48 in D 18.25 in

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak dessert buffet from France with a lovely detailed hand carved and scalloped

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Buffet 2 Parts
French 19th Century Buffet 2 Parts

French 19th Century Buffet 2 Parts

$3,490

H 74.25 in W 54.5 in D 21.5 in

French 19th Century Buffet 2 Parts

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This French 19th Century is made of walnut and has been refinished. It is a 2 parts buffet which is

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet
French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet

French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet

$8,500

H 40 in W 53 in D 21 in

French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet

Located in Woodbury, CT

Two drawers over two shaped and recessed panel doors are the traditional arrangement for buffets

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Buffet

Materials

Fruitwood

French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet
French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet

French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet

$13,150

H 39 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in

French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rich fruitwood comprises this two drawer, two-door buffet. Chevron panels are recessed in each door

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet

Materials

Fruitwood

French Early 20th Century Buffet
French Early 20th Century Buffet

French Early 20th Century Buffet

$2,650

H 42 in W 52.5 in D 21.75 in

French Early 20th Century Buffet

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This piece has been refinished. It is in a transition style of Louis XIV and Louis XV. Simple line with a bit of movement on the doors. Easy to pla anywhere.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

19th century French folk art buffet
19th century French folk art buffet

19th century French folk art buffet

$8,135

H 43.31 in W 53.15 in D 18.9 in

19th century French folk art buffet

Located in Brecht, BE

a lovely example of 19th century folk art buffet, made in the French Alps, pinecones on oak, great

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet
19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet

19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet

$3,695

H 39.25 in W 47.38 in D 19.63 in

19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak buffet from France with a beautifully molded and hand carved lunette decorated

Category

19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French Empire Solid Walnut & Marble Buffet
French Empire Solid Walnut & Marble Buffet

French Empire Solid Walnut & Marble Buffet

$8,995

H 42.5 in W 72.63 in D 28 in

French Empire Solid Walnut & Marble Buffet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An impressive French Empire buffet made of figured walnut in a rich auburn hue that coordinates

Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Buffet
19th Century French Louis XVI Buffet

19th Century French Louis XVI Buffet

$4,500 / item

H 46 in W 56 in D 17.5 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Buffet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Louis XVI Buffet Mahogany & Walnut Construction with Carrera Marble Top Unique

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

19th Century Walnut Buffet From France
19th Century Walnut Buffet From France

19th Century Walnut Buffet From France

$3,589

H 37.8 in W 54.73 in D 20.48 in

19th Century Walnut Buffet From France

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely 2-door two-drawer walnut buffet from the 19th century from France Beautiful molding work on

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Buffet Two Parts
French 19th Century Buffet Two Parts

French 19th Century Buffet Two Parts

$6,150

H 89.5 in W 50.25 in D 21.5 in

French 19th Century Buffet Two Parts

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This is a French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Period Cabinet Two parts. It is made of flamed walnut

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Directoire French Ebonized Buffet, Circa 1910
Directoire French Ebonized Buffet, Circa 1910

Directoire French Ebonized Buffet, Circa 1910

$7,650

H 37.5 in W 86.5 in D 19 in

Directoire French Ebonized Buffet, Circa 1910

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet from France in the Directoire style. This piece is circa 1910. It is made of solid wood

Category

1910s French Directoire French Antique Buffet

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet
French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet

$4,995

H 39.5 in W 63.88 in D 24.25 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French Empire (19th century) buffet made of rich flamed, bookmatched mahogany. The original Saint

Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Brass

Country French 18th Century Patinated Buffet
Country French 18th Century Patinated Buffet

Country French 18th Century Patinated Buffet

$15,200

H 36 in W 50.5 in D 22.5 in

Country French 18th Century Patinated Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very attractive Country French 18th century patinated buffet. The scrolled side wheat colored

Category

18th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Bleached Walnut Buffet
18th Century French Bleached Walnut Buffet

18th Century French Bleached Walnut Buffet

$4,950

H 37.5 in W 54.75 in D 22.5 in

18th Century French Bleached Walnut Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Credenza buffet cabinet, of bleached walnut, in the Provençal, having a molded rectangular top

Category

1890s French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Mahogany & Marble Buffet
French 19th Century Mahogany & Marble Buffet

French 19th Century Mahogany & Marble Buffet

$5,200

H 39 in W 51.13 in D 23.63 in

French 19th Century Mahogany & Marble Buffet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A transitional 19th century French mahogany and white marble buffet, combining Louis XVI elements

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet
19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet

19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet

$2,975

H 51.63 in W 33.75 in D 17.13 in

19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century tall oak dessert buffet from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and carved

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century French Marble Top Buffet
Early 19th Century French Marble Top Buffet

Early 19th Century French Marble Top Buffet

$7,957

H 35.83 in W 70.08 in D 25.2 in

Early 19th Century French Marble Top Buffet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century French original painted two-door buffet. With a marble top, inside the two

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet

$2,495

H 38.63 in W 45.5 in D 17.5 in

19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak dessert buffet from France with a beveled and carved decorated edge around the top

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet
French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet

French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet

$9,800

H 43 in W 82 in D 21.5 in

French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French empire black lacquered buffet with Belgian black marble top. Circa 1880. Sure

Category

19th Century French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Transitional Style Buffet
French 19th Century Transitional Style Buffet

French 19th Century Transitional Style Buffet

$16,400

H 41.5 in W 51 in D 19.75 in

French 19th Century Transitional Style Buffet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu and Brèche d'Alep

Category

19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet
Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet

Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 57 in D 24.5 in

Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet Original condition, great patina on the paint

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet

$6,980

H 42.5 in W 67 in D 24 in

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet is a refined expression of the style which is considered

Category

1880s French Gothic French Antique Buffet

Materials

Bronze

A French Carved Oak Buffet, 18th C.
A French Carved Oak Buffet, 18th C.

A French Carved Oak Buffet, 18th C.

$2,650

H 45.5 in W 64 in D 22.25 in

A French Carved Oak Buffet, 18th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautifully crafted 18th-century French carved oak buffet featuring two drawers over a pair of

Category

18th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Walnut Buffet
French Art Deco Walnut Buffet

French Art Deco Walnut Buffet

$20,000

H 39 in W 91.5 in D 23.5 in

French Art Deco Walnut Buffet

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning French Art Deco walnut credenza with bronze face in the front doors. This sideboard has

Category

1920s Art Deco French Antique Buffet

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gothic Oak Buffet
19th Century French Gothic Oak Buffet

19th Century French Gothic Oak Buffet

$4,980

H 39 in W 54 in D 18 in

19th Century French Gothic Oak Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Gothic oak buffet is a marvel of hand-worked craftsmanship and the sculptor's

Category

1840s French Gothic Revival French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Period Rosewood Buffet
French Art Deco Period Rosewood Buffet

French Art Deco Period Rosewood Buffet

$1,498

H 54 in W 51 in D 19.5 in

French Art Deco Period Rosewood Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

French Art Deco Period Rosewood Buffet features exotic rosewood veneers atop a timeless framework

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Buffet

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet
19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet

19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet

$2,495

H 38.63 in W 29 in D 16.38 in

19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak buffet from France with a beveled edge around the top with nice hand carved

Category

19th Century French Country French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

1900s French Oak Buffet With Paneled Door
1900s French Oak Buffet With Paneled Door

1900s French Oak Buffet With Paneled Door

$3,595

H 46.4 in W 33.5 in D 21.3 in

1900s French Oak Buffet With Paneled Door

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French oak buffet with a paneled door is a classic example of understated provincial

Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet

$3,480

H 39 in W 46 in D 19 in

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet is a classic representation of the genre, with

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

French Richly Carved Sideboard Buffet - Renaissance- circa 1580 France
French Richly Carved Sideboard Buffet - Renaissance- circa 1580 France

French Richly Carved Sideboard Buffet - Renaissance- circa 1580 France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Renaissance two-body buffet with four doors and six drawers. On the upper part of the

Category

16th Century French Renaissance French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

19th century french renaissance  buffet/cabinet
19th century french renaissance  buffet/cabinet

19th century french renaissance buffet/cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice and elegant 19 th century French renaissance cabinet ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE

Category

19th Century French French Antique Buffet

French Country Buffet de Chasse, 18th Century
French Country Buffet de Chasse, 18th Century

French Country Buffet de Chasse, 18th Century

$2,200Sale Price|53% Off

H 30 in W 51 in D 23 in

French Country Buffet de Chasse, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French Country Buffet de Chasse in blonde walnut, mid-late 18th century, the rectangular wood top

Category

Late 18th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Half Moon Buffet
French 18th Century Half Moon Buffet

French 18th Century Half Moon Buffet

$3,200

H 31.5 in W 27.75 in D 13.8 in

French 18th Century Half Moon Buffet

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This piece is made of marquetry of mahogany with brass ornaments with a white marble top.

Category

Mid-18th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Buffet.
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Buffet.

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Buffet.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th Century French Provincial fruitwood buffet.     

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Rustic Country French Pine Buffet
19th Century Rustic Country French Pine Buffet

19th Century Rustic Country French Pine Buffet

$2,980

H 41.5 in W 57 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Rustic Country French Pine Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Rustic Country French Pine Buffet is a classic example of rural craftsmanship using

Category

Late 19th Century French Rustic French Antique Buffet

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Buffet with Marble Top
French Art Deco Buffet with Marble Top

French Art Deco Buffet with Marble Top

$31,395

H 37.5 in W 78.75 in D 20.5 in

French Art Deco Buffet with Marble Top

By Maxime Old

Located in North Bergen, NJ

French Art Deco mahogany buffet with beautiful marble top. Four central draws flanked by cabinet

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Buffet

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 20th Century French Display Buffets
Pair of 20th Century French Display Buffets

Pair of 20th Century French Display Buffets

$7,692Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 40.95 in D 16.15 in

Pair of 20th Century French Display Buffets

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Rare pair of 20th Century French display buffets. This pair embody much of the Louis XVI style

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Buffet

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th Century French Walnut China Buffet
Mid 19th Century French Walnut China Buffet

Mid 19th Century French Walnut China Buffet

$3,144Sale Price|34% Off

H 95 in W 51.5 in D 22 in

Mid 19th Century French Walnut China Buffet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Mid 19th Century French Walnut China Buffet Beautiful Condition with Incredible Carving. Age

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Buffet

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century Country French Walnut Dessert Buffet
19th Century Country French Walnut Dessert Buffet

19th Century Country French Walnut Dessert Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Country French Walnut Dessert Buffet provides three functions in one! A full width

Category

1890s French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Country French Provincial Painted Buffet
18th Century Country French Provincial Painted Buffet

18th Century Country French Provincial Painted Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Provincial Painted Buffet boasts tailored, elegant lines that combine

Category

Mid-18th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Oak

Early 19th French Provincial Fruitwood Painted Buffet
Early 19th French Provincial Fruitwood Painted Buffet

Early 19th French Provincial Fruitwood Painted Buffet

$6,895

H 42.13 in W 50.79 in D 22.05 in

Early 19th French Provincial Fruitwood Painted Buffet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1800 Early 19th French Provincial fruitwood painted buffet with pegged construction

Category

1790s French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Fruitwood

1850s French Provincial Pine Buffet In Original Patina
1850s French Provincial Pine Buffet In Original Patina

1850s French Provincial Pine Buffet In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This authentic mid-19th century French Provincial buffet is crafted from solid pine and retains its

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Buffet

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet

$3,195

H 39 in W 31.5 in D 15.5 in

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century walnut buffet from France in the ever-popular Louis-Philippe style. The entire piece

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Buffet

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th century French Carved Walnut Buffet
Early 19th century French Carved Walnut Buffet

Early 19th century French Carved Walnut Buffet

$5,800

H 38.25 in W 51.25 in D 22.5 in

Early 19th century French Carved Walnut Buffet

Located in Charleston, SC

Magnificent French early 19th century carved walnut Provençal buffet with one long drawer and two

Category

Early 19th Century French French Antique Buffet

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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French Antique Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French antique buffet available at 1stDibs. A French antique buffet — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French antique buffet, we have 787 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French antique buffet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French antique buffet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one French antique buffet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Delinieres & Co., Frédéric Schmit and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Antique Buffet?

The average selling price for a French antique buffet at 1stDibs is $5,215, while they’re typically $420 on the low end and $34,500 for the highest priced.

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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