Buffets
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Felt, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Early 17th Century German Baroque Antique Buffets
Fruitwood, Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Wood
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Elm
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Laminate, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Steel
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Buffets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Steel
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Buffets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Gold Leaf
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Buffets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Walnut
18th Century French Baroque Antique Buffets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Bamboo, Rattan
1820s Italian Baroque Antique Buffets
Bronze
Vintage, New and Antique Buffets
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.