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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Thomasville Walnut Marble Top Buffet
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomasville walnut marble top buffet
This buffet measures: 45.75 wide x 19.25 deep x 35.5 inches high
This piece is in good vintage condition ...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Curved Corners Sideboard with Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted sideboard with round corners. Four push-pull doors and inside shelf, base in two sections in darkened oak veneer and coral lacquer. Internal cabinet always lacquered as b...
Category
2010s European Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Modern Walnut Sideboard Buffet with Marquetry Inlay
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut sideboard buffet with marquetry inlay. This stunning cabinet with its understated elegance and timeless design is surely t...
Category
2010s Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Modern Mezza Luna Curved Pink Blossom Buffet with White Finish by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mezza Luna Pink Blossom Buffet is one of Ercole Home's latest, and illustrates the evolution of the buffet with its curved edges putting more emphasis o...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Red Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet with Carved Lotus Motif and Brass Lotus Handle
Located in Cairo, EG
Red Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet with Carved Lotus Motif and Brass Lotus Handle.
A contemporary twist to the beautiful lotus motif inspired from our Phara...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Modern Milano 6-Door Buffet with White Lacquer and Painted Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Milano Buffet by Ercole Home with 6 touch latch doors on a white painted wood case. The 6 doors are covered with Hand cut and Hand painted glass mosaic in a Mondrian pattern. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Paint, Glass, Oak
Credenza, Oak Body with Textured Lacquer Finish Details, Travertine Top
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘Döngü’ is a simple yet sophisticated sideboard, a spacious storage space
with a mother-of-pearl wood finish, and delightfully crafted handles with
our signature touch; the leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Buffets
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Edge Large Sideboard in Walnut Frame, Matching Lacquer Storage & Base, by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Edge sideboard is available in various dimensions, doors and structures. Structure options include flamed oak, heat-treated oak or Canaletto walnut. Top and open compartment are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Modern Credenza, Oak Veneer Body, Textured Lacquered Wood Top and Sides
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘Dekolte’ is a simple yet elegant product that responds to your needs in your living spaces. Side surface of Dekolte, reveals its beauty with the glossy patterned finish like a radia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Delphine Mirrored Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Reflectology. Minimalist forms meet Maximalist glamour. Antiqued mirror with a polished brass base. Two double-door compartments open to reveal a bright robin's egg blue interior fitted with two adjustable shelves. Quatrefoil handles and escutcheons add a decorative flourish to the simple form. Use our reflective Delphine credenza...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sideboard Marble Top Storage Unit Brass Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sideboard 01
Sideboard featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in blue tones, New Saint Laurent marble top, lacquered wooden interior and brass hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Contemporary Lacquered Sideboard with Round Corners.
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted sideboard with round corners. Four push-pull doors and inside shelf, base in two sections in natural oak veneer and gold yellow lacquer. Int...
Category
2010s European Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Modern Figured Eucalyptus and Acrylic Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Showroom New. This modern cabinet or sideboard has fumed figured Eucalyptus Veneer, Acrylic slab supports and six soft closing drawers with stainless steel handles. The center portio...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
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
Credenza, Shiny Lacquered Wood With Textured Finish Details, Pearl Color
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
Pearl-colored and lacquered finish ‘Dekolte’, is a simple yet elegant product that responds to your needs in your living spaces. Side surface of Dekolte, reveals its beauty with the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.
Geometric Credenza...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Buffet Cabinet with Champagne Leafed Doors by Jacques Garcia
Located in North York, ON
Mahogany buffet cabinet with champagne leafed doors by Jaques Garcia for Baker Furniture. Beautiful transitional design with rich mahogany woods. Compose...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Silver Leaf
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
Tiffany Blue Geometric Bar Cabinet Inspired by Ancient Egypt Use of Palm Branch
Located in Cairo, EG
Tiffany blue geometric bar cabinet inspired by Ancient Egypt use of Palm Branch
Our unique Cool Palm bar cabinet manifests Ancient Egyptian woven palms ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Pine
Moooi No Screw No Glue Buffet in Black Diamond Richlite by Joost Van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
No Screw No Glue Buffet by Joost van Bleiswijk is a celebration of crafting and timeless design. It evokes a distinct satisfaction when creating something with your own hands. As its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Resin, Paper
Brass Lotus Pattern Handcrafted into Mother-of-Pearl Buffet Encased in Oak Body
Located in Cairo, EG
Brass Lotus Pattern Handcrafted into Mother-of-Pearl Buffet Encased in Oak Body.
Our Golden Lotus cabinet makes an unorthodox elegant buffet that w...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Londres Sideboard Saint Laurent Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Londres Sideboard, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Sideboard Londres is a functional and at the same time elegant solution for most environments. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble
Modern Embossed Leather Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern embossed leather panelled demi lune sideboard cabinet with figured Ofram veneers and solid Oak moldings in a cerused finish. The two door cabinet wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Leather
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
Asymmetrical Sideboard Design, Graphite/Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Sideboard constructed with 4 doors in different sizes and shapes as pictured.
irregular geometric pattern
The doors are inlaid with a mixture of leather, wood and brushed bronze sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
Modern Embossed Leather Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style bow front two-door cabinet with embossed leather panels, bronzed coral cast brass handles and interior adjustable shelves.
Dimensions: 65" W x 22" D x 34" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Moooi Zio Buffet in Black Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Moooi Zio Buffet in Natural Oil Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Sideboard Wood Brass Fabric Ecofur Red Gold
Located in Milano, IT
MONKEY PABLO
Inspired by Picasso's famous Arlequin motif, this wooden sideboard is covered in raspberry-colored moiré fabric, hand-cut in diamond shape and decorated with hand cut diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Milano Brown Walnut Buffet in 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 a natural wood finish on Walnut. Handcut glass mosaics in Butterscotch, Medium Chocolate, and Dark Chocolate decorate the su...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Glass
Moooi Zio Buffet in Cinnamon Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
French Modernist Mahogany Buffet with Brass Trim
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French buffet or credenza in mahogany with contrasting legs, accents and brass trim. Cabinets on both sides have functional locks. Both storage compartments have a single internal shelf and one side has three small drawers as well. Decorative inlay on front. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition - buffet was professionally restored by the French dealer...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Modern Industry Long 6-Drawer Dresser in Oxidized Walnut
Located in Downers Grove, IL
Made from sequentially cut pieces of wide solid walnut this long, low, 6-drawer dresser was an exercise in matching grain. Drawer fronts are a bookmatched mirror image of the top, wi...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Steel
Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Modern Lacquered Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in North York, ON
Modern lacquered oak sideboard buffet. Featuring a dark espresso finish with modern stylish brass hardware.
Price includes complimentary curb side deliv...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Modern Milano Gray Buffet in White Terrazzo Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The platform buffet by Ercole Home has a 2-door front, with a Misty gray finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in Icy white and brown mix glass mosaic deco...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Glass
Modern Walnut Finish Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern walnut finish buffet with a smooth top, four doors with portrait profile, one large interior drawer, OGEE top edge, routed corner detail on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
One Sideboard, Handmade in Limestone Ashwood
Located in New York, NY
The one sideboard is a contemporary piece designed by the Asian designer Ben Wu. His refined design is a perfect fusion of the elegance of traditional C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Buffets
Materials
Ash
Moooi Zio Buffet in White Wash Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
DECO CREDENZA - Modern Ebony Walnut + Gold Leaf Cylinders + Nero Marquina Marble
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
DECO CREDENZA - Modern Ebony Walnut + Gold Leaf Cylinders + Nero Marquina Marble
The Deco Credenza is a stunning piece of furniture that boasts a modern, multi-door stacked cabinet ...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Moooi Zio Buffet in Wenge Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Moooi Zio Buffet in Grey Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Custom Modern White Buffet Sideboard
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern white buffet sideboard by Carrocel. With a sleek design and simple brass hardware. Featuring beautiful wood grain fronts and a clean black b...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Lacquered Buffet Featuring Vienna Straw Weaving
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted lacquered sideboard with big drop-down door in natural Vienna straw.
One drawer lacquered in gold yellow with solid oak base in natural finish...
Category
2010s European Modern Buffets
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Lacquer
COCO CREDENZA - Modern White Oak with Polished Bronze Inlay
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
COCO CREDENZA - Modern White Oak with Polished Bronze Inlay
The Coco Credenza is a stunning piece of furniture that features an Art deco-inspired fractu...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Modern Whitewash Geometric Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern geometric sideboard. This front has a unique applique design with patterns of octagons running down the center. It has two doors an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Black Stone and Shagreen Cabinet by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This cabinet has two doors and it is made of black stone marquetry on top and sides. The doors are made of shagreen in a dark grey color, with casted brass handles.
The feet are in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Buffets
Materials
Stone, Brass
DECO DRESSER - 4-Drawer Modern Wood Dresser with Pewter Leaf Cylinder Detail
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
DECO DRESSER - 4-Drawer Modern Wood Dresser with Pewter Leaf Cylinder Detail
The Deco 4-Drawer Dresser is a modern and stylish piece of furniture that features a multi-stacked desig...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Sideboard Onyx Top Storage Unit Brass Marble Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sideboard 01
Sideboard featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in warm tones, Emerald onyx top, lacquered wooden interior and brass handles and side...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Onyx, Brass
21st Century Squishy Cabinet by Studio Pastina and Johnson Tsang
Located in Dubai, AE
The realist sculptural techniques that is a signature of the Hong-Kong based artist Johnson Tsang's work, capture the surreal fantasies of his lucid drea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Sideboard Carrara Marble Top Storage Unit Brass Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sideboard 01
Sideboard featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in neutral tones, Carrara marble top, lacquered wooden interior and brass handles and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Shiro Kuramata Homage to Mondrian Red and Blue Cabinet for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
There is a strong connection between Capellini and the art world, as confirmed by the presence of the Homage to Mondrian cabinet in the catalogue. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral Bar Cabinet Pama Wood
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Mobile bar with a particular curved shape. Partially upholstered in leather with embroidered details. The structure is in Pama and the doors covered in leat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bar Counter with Metal Details Modern, 7551
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Bar Counter. Created to stand out and be the most luxurious collection ever. With its iconic shape almost like a diamond, enriched by the use of "Lati" exotic wood on the drawers. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
21st Century Marcantonio Storage Case Cabinet Turtle Wood Inlay Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Turtle case
Turtle Case è la seconda scultura di questa onirica collezione, un magico cabinet che
sembra andarsene da un momento all’altro. Ricavato interamente da un unica sezione
di tronco, è impreziosito sia dal motivo ramage dell’intarsio sia dagli interni verdi oliva.
Prodotto in edizione limitata di 8 pezzi.
Turtle case is the second sculpture of this oneiric collection, a magic cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Cedar
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 case pieces and storage 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 sicis. 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 $200 and tops out at $120,830 while the average work can sell for $11,859.
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