At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shallow buffet for your home. A shallow buffet — often made from
wood,
hardwood and
metal — can elevate any home. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage shallow buffet now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the shallow buffet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each shallow buffet bearing
Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made shallow buffet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Debra Folz are consistently popular.
A shallow buffet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,800, while the lowest priced sells for $2,750 and the highest can go for as much as $16,800.
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.