At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal solid wood buffet cabinet for your home. Each solid wood buffet cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
brass and
marble. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage solid wood buffet cabinet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect solid wood buffet cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A solid wood buffet cabinet, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern or
Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made solid wood buffet cabinet over the years, but those crafted by
Broggi Natale,
Fiammetta V. and
Heywood-Wakefield Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.