Modern Buffets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Modern Mezza Luna Curved Buffet With Navy Blue Finish By Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mezza Luna Curved Buffet with Navy Blue Finish is one of Ercole Home's latest, and illustrates the evolution of the buffet with its curved edges putting more emphasis on the slee...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
"Il Pezzo 1 Credenza" sideboard in solid walnut - marble top - gold casting base
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan in which each component and each material contributes to the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble, Gold, Brass
Modern Mosaic Platform 6-Door Buffet with Natural Walnut by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our custom platform 6-door buffet has a natural wood finish on walnut.
Handcut glass mosaics in taupe, dark chocolate, gold, wispy grey glass mosiac decorate the surface in a continuous Louis pattern...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
"Brown Sugar" 21st Century Cabinet Olive wood by Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The true protagonist of this stunning sideboard is the exquisite variety of rich woods used to craft its unique silhouette. Combining the designer's...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Maple, Olive
Geometric Oak Sticks Cabinet Inspired from Ancient Egypt Use of Palm Branches
Located in Cairo, EG
Geometric Oak Sticks Cabinet Inspired from Ancient Egypt Use of Palm Branches.
Our unique Cool Palm cabinet is made of stained oak wood sticks manifesting the use of woven palms in ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Luxury Hanging Bar Cabinet with Golden Hand-Laid Straw and Mother of Pearl
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxury hanging bar cabinet with hand-laid Straw and Mother of Pearl.
A radiant hanging bar cabinet with hand-laid straw and mother of pearl in elegant hues of gold. The pattern is a ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Le Buffet, Contemporary buffet in Ash wood, quartz and metal by Nadine Hajjar
Located in Montreal, QC
Le Buffet is inspired by cinema 'le 7ème art' and offers a feeling of disco. Carved in Ash wood, it incorporates oversized textured handles, a black metal base, 4 doors with compartm...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Audoux Minet rattan buffet, Roger Capron ceramic, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Audoux Minet rattan buffet,
Roger Capron ceramic,
circa 1960, France.
Height 116 cm, width 85 cm, depth 43 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Buffets
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
Ercole Home Samples
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Category
2010s North American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Customizable Ivory Buffet in White/Silver Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The platform wave buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with washed ivory wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in icy white and silver, wispy white silver decorate the surfa...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Customizable Gray Milano Buffet in White/Silver Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with light gray lacquer wood finish on oak. Hand cut glass mosaics in Icy White and Silver decorate the surface in a continuous w...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Baker Furniture Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Bar Server
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Neoclassical Baker Furniture Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Bar Server Outstanding Signed Baker Furniture Company Vintage Neoclassical Baker Furniture Mahogany six-foot-wide Sideb...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Dedo Buffet/Cabinet
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Dedo Collection's latest addition, the Dedo TV Stand. This Mexican contemporary TV stand by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA is a perfect example of the collection's desig...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Buffet Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a dark Paldoa sable finish, with three doors and a pierced cast antique nickel central decorative mount. The interior with three sections with adjustable shelves and raised on f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Modern Black Cerused Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in North York, ON
Modern black cerused oak sideboard buffet. Featuring a dark ebonized black ceruse finish with contrasting white grains. Doors open with sleek pus...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Italian Modernist Buffet in the style of Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Austin, TX
Grande buffet, credenza, Italian, of rosewood finished in a lustrous French polish, in the style of iconic designer Osvaldo Borsani, the rounded side board boasts five doors opening ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Coastal Breeze Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely crafted cabinet built using wire-brushed cerused pine with a 45º beveled profile and accented by interlocking chain link hardware in our sea salt finish.
Dimensions: 66" W ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Fendi Casa Taupe Embossed Croc Leather 3 Door Buffet in Taupe Lacquer
By Fendi Casa
Located in Vancouver, CA
Gorgeous luxury buffet server with 3 embossed croc leather doors and adjustable lacquered shelves.
Taupe lacquered exterior and interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Henredon Modern French Empire Bar Cabinet in Exotic Brazilian Daniella Wood
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful modern French Empire style sideboard server or bar cabinet
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th century
Gorgeous exotic Brazilian Daniella wood, with original brass hardwa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Alfama 3
By Carlo Cumini
Located in Azzano Decimo, PN
Sideboard with two doors with opening on the sides with recessed hinges; backrest finished for use in the middle of the room.
Back-painted glass top; in the lacquered white, black o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Ash
MCM to Modern Narrow Walnut Buffet Console Cabinet with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern narrow walnut buffet console cabinet with bi-fold doors, 1 adjustable shelf, and antiqued brass handles. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th century.
Well, Well, Well, What have we here? This is a fantastic mid-century modern to modern narrow console cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Rebound Cabinet by Roberto Giacomucci
Located in Geneve, CH
Rebound cabinet by Roberto Giacomucci
Limited edition of 3
Materials: Wood and liquid metal
Dimensions: L 140 x P 445 x H 80 cm
The freak collection is made of wood coated wit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Sideboard in Lacquered Wood and Brass Detailing.
Located in New York, NY
A colorful buffet in pink matte body and a pink matte pattern over a glossy royal red surface, elevated by a brass presence. Handmade by highly skilled...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Dedo TV Stand
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Dedo Collection's latest addition, the Dedo TV Stand. This Mexican contemporary TV stand by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA is a perfect example...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Prima Tv Stand, Entertainment Center, Low Console in Oak Wood Veneer
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Prima Tv Stand, Entertainment Center, Low Console in Oak Wood Veneer
Prima Collection is born under the idea of creating fundamental pieces for the home, those that you simply canno...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Contemporary Anderson Buffet in Oak, Walnut and Brass by Paradox Movement
Located in SYDENHAM, AU
A contemporary four door buffet utilising sharp lines and exaggerated contours. Defined by its luxury and made without compromise, curved timber details are contrasted with straight ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Modern White Blossom Buffet with Metal Legs and White Lacquer by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This piece is very special because it is a great storage, functional pieces.
with 3 doors touch latch, it has a set of interior shelving that makes it perfect to use it in the bedro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Buffets
Materials
Art Glass, Lacquer, Oak
Unique Onyx on Oak Nature Cabinet Sculpted by Francesco Perini
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique onyx on oak nature cabinet sculpted by Francesco Perini
Materials: Oak, onyx
Dimensions: W 187 x D 44 x H 75 cm
Following a creative path that grew out of the founding o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Onyx
Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange"Feu" Black Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Buffet " Fillets" in orange and black sycamore.
Opens in ftow-door s model designed by Aymeric Lefort for the Hermes office in Paris 2012.
The buffet o...
Category
2010s French Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange and Black Sycamore Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Buffet "Fillets" in orange and black sycamore.
The buffet opens in one doors, they is a shelve the middle of the furniture.
This piece is entirely made in France and manufactured i...
Category
2010s French Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
DOT CREDENZA - Modern Bleached White Oak Body and Base
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
DOT CREDENZA - Modern Bleached White Oak Body and Base
The Dot Credenza is a contemporary piece of furniture with a unique design element - a sculpted wo...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Buffet "Filets" in Hermes Orange"Feu" Black Marquetery by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Buffet " Fillets" in orange and black sycamore.
Opens in ftow-door s model designed by Aymeric Lefort for the Hermes office in Paris 2012.
The buffet o...
Category
2010s French Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Maison Regain, Enfilade in Elm, 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Regain, attributed to.
Enfilade in natural blond elm opening by three door leaves on two compartments. Left-side compartment containing two drawers. Notch sculpted inside t...
Category
20th Century European Modern Buffets
Materials
Elm
Modern Ribbed Sideboard, Antiqued Sage
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern ribbed sideboard of pine in an antiqued hand-rubbed sage green finish. The buffet cabinet with four doors and interior shelves and a geometric ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Dedo Console
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Consola Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Console by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
One of the main pieces of the collection. This furniture allows you to appreciate its woodwork from every...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Les Cordes, Buffet by Marc Dibeh
By Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Les Cordes - buffet by Marc Dibeh
2020
Materials: French Oak, Hemp Rope, Brass
Dimensions: W300 x H85 x D65 cm
Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh narrates his cultural environme...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Le Cordes Metal Buffet by Marc Dibeh
By Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Cordes metal buffet by Marc Dibeh
Materials: Casted aluminium, brass
Dimensions: W 300 x D65 x H5 cm
Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh narrates hi...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Buffets
Materials
Fabric
Modern Gray Milano Buffet in White/Silver Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with light gray lacquer wood finish on oak. handcut glass mosaics in Icy White and Silver decorate the surface in a continuous wa...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Sideboard Made Of Hand-Carved Wood With Lacquered Iron Feet
Located in New York, NY
Made of hand carved wood with lacquered iron feet, this is an elegant sideboard that is perfect for accommodating all of your things and bring a touch of class into your house at the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Sideboard Standing on Cast Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
Standing on top of a magnolia tree branch molded in brass casting, the Magnolia Sideboard symbolizes Nature’s foundational role in all creation. The sideboard has four compartments, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Modern White Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet with Reeded Doors
Located in North York, ON
Modern white lacquered sideboard cabinet with reeded doors. Art Deco and Danish Modern influenced sideboard with reeded doors and a contoured front. Cabinet has 3 inside drawers and adjustable shelves finished in a designer white satin lacquer. Features rear and bottom cut outs for electronic devices...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Ivory Sliding Door Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
If you're looking for a stylish and versatile piece to elevate your dining or living space, look no further than the Ivory Sliding Door Buffet. Made with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Henredon Aston Court Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Aston Court sideboard credenza buffet and hutch
This buffet and hutch measures: 78 wide x 17 deep x 91 inches high
This set is in Excellent ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Monolithic Sideboard, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolithic sideboard, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 220 x D 70 x H 84 cm
Materials: Body cherry red lacquered with glossy finish
Door hinges br...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Monolithic Sideboard by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolithic sideboard, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 220 x D 70 x H 84 cm
Materials: Body cherry grey lacquered with matte finish
Door hinges br...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
BALL CREDENZA XTRA - Modern Black Lacquer with Metal Inlay and Metallic Legs
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
BALL CREDENZA XTRA - Modern Black Lacquer with Metal Inlay and Metallic Legs
Introducing the Ball Credenza Xtra, a stunning piece of modern furniture...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Lacquer
GAULTIER BUFFET CABINET - Geometrical Square Door Design in White Lacquer
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
GAULTIER BUFFET CABINET - Geometrical Square Door Design in White Lacquer
The Gaultier Buffet is a stylish and modern cabinet that combines sleek design with functional storage spac...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Lacquer
Marquetry Sideboard in American Walnut Veneer
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard is a contemplation on the polarities in nature. North and south, earth and water, gravity and air, these poles coexist with seemingly impossible harmony. Intricate in ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Walnut Marquetry Cabinet with Cast Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard is a contemplation on the polarities in nature. North and south, earth and water, gravity and air, these poles coexist with seemingly impossible harmony. Intricate in ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Walnut Suzy Wong Buffet Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut suzy wong buffet cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut.
Also available in maple.
Dimensions: 50 cm x 180 cm x H 77 cm
Woven panels create ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Buffets
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Georgian Modern Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian Modern Demi Lune Cabinet – a sophisticated fusion of classic and contemporary design. Expertly crafted, this cabinet boasts a solid case wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Maple Suzy Wong Buffet Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple suzy wong buffet cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: abaca, rattan, maple.
Also available in walnut.
Dimensions: 50 cm x 180 cm x H 77 cm.
...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Buffets
Materials
Rattan, Maple
Modern White Custom Four Door Linen Wrapped Sideboard / Credenza, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern white custom four door linen wrapped sideboard / credenza, brass
Contemporary decorative cabinet hand wrapped in linen and given a mult...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
TV Cabinet, Modern Tiger Maple and Zebrawood, Lift TV Mechanism
Located in New York, NY
Modern tiger maple and zebrawood veneer cabinet. Lift TV mechanism with remote
With nexus 21 lift TV mechanism to raise and lower flat screen TVs.
Measure...
Category
2010s North American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Flamingo, Storage Unit by Hagit Pincovici
Located in Geneve, CH
Flamingo, storage unit by Hagit Pincovici.
Dimensions: W 41 x D 26 x H 85 cm.
Materials: brass.
Hagit Pincovici founded her eponymous bespoke luxury furniture and lighting ateli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Marvic Sideboard / Buffet in Macassar Ebony Wood and Brass Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sideboard in high-gloss dark Macassar ebony with metal base and door details. Five doors have touch-latch hardware and vertical angular brushed brass divisions. The cabinet doors ope...
Category
2010s European Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Credenza Sculpted by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Credenza sculpted by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 81.3 x 274.3 x 45.7 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple, brass
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Eric Byers...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Brass and Slate Sculpted Buffet by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and slate sculpted buffet by Frederic Saulou
Fauve
Buffet
Black slate, chemical engrave brass
Measures: L 230 x W 40 x H 75 cm
approximately 280 kg
Limited edition of 10
...
Category
2010s French Modern Buffets
Materials
Slate, Brass
Modern buffets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern buffets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage buffets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include storage furniture and cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original buffets, popular names associated with this style include Ercole Home, Aymeric Lefort, Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz , and Carrocel. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for buffets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £1,427 and tops out at £97,011 while the average work can sell for £9,471.
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