Low Buffet Table
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Elmwood Low Buffet Table
Located in New York, NY
Buffet Cabinet/Console Table w/ drawers and Brass Fittings
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Bonnefille Enfilade 2
By Pierre Bonnefille
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
mineralization, which inspired the form of this home collection series, consisting of high and low tables
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Buffets
Materials
Wood
Antique Tibetan Low Table Coffer
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tibetan painted low table cabinet. Wonderful example of Tibetan low coffer with traditional
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Buffets
19th Century French Directoire Marble Top Low Buffet, Console, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Directoire marble top low buffet ~ Console was hand-crafted from solid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Console Tables
Materials
Marble
H 33.5 in W 46.5 in D 19 in
Rustic Antique Country French Stripped Oak Low Buffet, Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
antique country French stripped oak low buffet ~ trunk was handcrafted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn
Category
Antique 1870s French Rustic Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Gothic Low Buffet, Console, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic low buffet - console - sofa table is perfect behind the sofa, at the foot of
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Teak Four-Drawer Console Table or TV Stand by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This uniquely sized Danish Modern teak low console table / buffet is the perfect compact size and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
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Low Buffet Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the low buffet table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A low buffet table — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage low buffet table you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a low buffet table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A low buffet table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made low buffet table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Antonio Citterio, Kartell and Cassina are consistently popular.
How Much is a Low Buffet Table?
The average selling price for a low buffet table at 1stDibs is $3,999, while they’re typically $799 on the low end and $39,231 for the highest priced.
Questions About Low Buffet Table
- What are low tables called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Why are console tables so low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a buffet table and a console table comes down to size and storage features. Console tables are usually less deep than buffet tables, so they take up less space behind sofas and along walls. In addition, consoles are less likely to have cabinets and drawers than buffet tables, which are designed to store dinnerware and serveware in dining rooms. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of buffets and console tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Buffet tables and sideboards are both types of cabinet furniture. Though 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 which is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard (it's not uncommon to find a sideboard in a foyer, however). Find a wide range of mid-century modern buffets and sideboards on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.
Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.