Question 1

What is a kitchen hutch?

Accepted Answer

A kitchen hutch is a piece of furniture that includes drawers, shelves, cabinets and a counter area. It is used for storage purposes. You can find a wide variety of kitchen hubs from India, Sweden, France and elsewhere on 1stDibs.

Question 2

Why is it called a hutch?

Accepted Answer

Why a hutch is called that is due to the history of the English language. In Old English, the word for a box or chest is hwiċe or hwiċċe. Eventually, over time, the word became hutch, which refers to a type of case good that features a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that is outfitted with drawers or additional cabinets. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of hutches on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What is a hutch table?

Accepted Answer

Popularized in the 1960s and 1980s, the hutch table is a piece of furniture that combines the purpose and look of a hutch cabinet and table. These tables offer additional storage and utility space without taking up much floor space in the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage hutch tables on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What is a hutch cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A hutch cabinet — or hutch — refers to a type of case furniture. Today, when people say “hutch,” they are commonly referring to a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that features cabinets or drawers. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary hutches and other case pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What were hutches used for?

Accepted Answer

Hutches were used for holding china and glassware in a kitchen. Decorative pieces could historically be placed on the upper shelves and smaller odds and ends could be tucked away in cabinets and drawers below. Today, many people still utilize hutches in this way, but they may also choose to store other items inside. On 1stDibs, shop a range of hutches.

Question 6

What is a hutch on a desk?

Accepted Answer

A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.

Question 7

What is the difference between a hutch and a credenza?

Accepted Answer

The difference between a hutch and a credenza is their appearance: A hutch is usually a tall freestanding unit that contains cabinets or a display case that sits on top of the set of drawers underneath, and a credenza is a short and long table with low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing the items inside the unit.

Question 8

What is the difference between a hutch and a breakfront?

Accepted Answer

The difference between a hutch and a breakfront is their shape. Both types of storage furniture feature sectioned designs. On a breakfront, the center sections are deeper, causing them to project outward more than the rest of the piece. A hutch normally has sections of equal depth. Some also have protruding shelves. Find a collection of breakfronts and hutches on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What is a dining room hutch?

Accepted Answer

A dining room hutch is a cabinet that has drawers and shelves where you can store your dining items like napkins, spoons, and tablecloths. Shop a range of antique and vintage dining room hutch on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What is the difference between a sideboard and a hutch?

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The difference between a sideboard and a hutch is that a sideboard is a side table with cabinet doors that was originally used for serving, most often in a dining room (now, you might find a sideboard in a foyer or living room). A hutch is essentially a storage piece made of two parts — there is a set of shelves or cabinets on top of a lower unit, which features a counter and either cabinets or a set of drawers. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard. A hutch might be of help in serving tea or other beverages, but it is more of a case piece than it is a piece of furniture that is used for serving. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary sideboards and hutches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is a hutch cabinet used for?

Accepted Answer

A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 12

What is a hutch vs. a buffet?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Can you put a hutch in the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can put a hutch in the kitchen if you have the space available for one. A hutch can be used to store dinnerware, serveware and other essentials as well as to show off decorative objects. On 1stDibs, find a variety of hutches.

Question 14

What is the difference between a hutch and a china cabinet?

Accepted Answer

The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

Question 15

What is the top part of a hutch called?

Accepted Answer

The top part of a hutch is either a display case or cabinets.

Question 16

What is a hutch without the top called?

Accepted Answer

A hutch without the top is called a credenza or buffet. Some hutches feature removable tops, allowing them to convert into a buffet, while other designs have attached tops. Find a variety of hutches on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Can mirrors be shipped?

Accepted Answer

Yes, mirrors can indeed be shipped. The trick to packing them is to have the mirror and frame suspended by packaging, not just wrapped in bubble wrap. You’ll find a large variety of mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. And yes, you can even get them delivered.

Question 18

What is Eglomise mirror?

Accepted Answer

An Eglomise mirror is a mirror created using the historical technique of painting glass with gold and silver leaf. This technique is typically used to create decorative glass and wall mirrors.

Question 19

What is a Venetian mirror?

Accepted Answer

While polished metal mirrors have existed since ancient times, glass Venetian mirrors are thought to have first been produced on the Venetian island of Murano, in Italy, beginning in the 1500s (some research points to 1300 for Venetian mirrors). Set in ornate frames frequently bedecked with gold highlights or floral leaf designs, Venetian glass mirrors were handmade by artisans using refined, expert techniques for royalty and for members of the upper class. By the 17th century, Venetian mirrors were in high demand. Because antique Venetian glass mirrors are still very popular today, there are many knockoffs on the market. Today’s authentic Venetian mirrors are still produced only on the island of Murano.

Question 20

What is a trumeau mirror?

Accepted Answer

A trumeau mirror, which first appeared in France during the 18th century, take their name from the French word for the wall between two windows, which is where they are hung. Typically tall and narrow, they are also called pier mirrors.

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