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19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Marble Top Buffet represents a period in French history
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1830s French Charles X Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Carved Painted French Wood Buffet w/ Original Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood buffet console, with original marble top, from the 19th century
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19th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Régence Painted Oak Buffet Deux-Corps
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement of beauty and grandeur in your home with this monumental buffet deux-corps
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Buffet is a timeless example of an era in French
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Buffet Furniture

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Mahogany

French 18th Century Regence Rare Padauk Wood Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French Regence buffet is carved from rare, gorgeous padauk wood. The piece dates
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18th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture

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Padouk

19th-Century Eclectic Softwood Buffet Veneered With Walnut
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Eclectic Softwood Buffet Veneered With Walnut This buffet is made of soft wood
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Late 19th Century European Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

Oak Buffet Hutch with Elegant Carved Detail, Circa 1850
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Dutch, Mid-19th century oak buffet hutch with original gilt bronze hardware, glazed door panels
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Buffet Furniture

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Bronze

French Carved Art Nouveau Inspired Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French carved mahogany buffet ‘deux corps’. The top features cabinets and four small fitted drawers
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Early 20th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak dessert buffet from France. On the top there is a glorious hand carved backsplash
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Buffet Furniture

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet was meticulously hand-crafted by
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Buffet Furniture

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Brass

Antique French 1910 s Buffet Marble Top Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French 1910's Buffet topped with a marble grey marble. Two drawers, two doors and a height
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1910s French Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Rococo White Antique Buffet Deux Corps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A graceful 19th century Swedish Rococo buffet deux corps in a soft white painted finish, featuring
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Buffet Furniture

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Wood

18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century French walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet A period handcrafted buffet made of solid
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
This stunning antique, circa 1880s, pine Swedish sideboard buffet is topped with a mirrored crown
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Buffet Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Biedermeier Fruitwood Buffet c. Mid 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This elegant French buffet from the mid-19th century embodies the refined simplicity of the
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Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Buffet Furniture

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Fruitwood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet from Umea Vasterbotten ,Northern Sweden. An elegant
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Buffet Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Catalan Spanish Buffet with Two Doors
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Catalan Spanish buffet with two doors.      
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18c Italian Antique Walnut Buffet (by Emile Romanin from Parma)
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional 18th-century Italian walnut buffet, crafted by Emile Romanin of Parma, showcasing
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18th Century Italian Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

Grand Oak Veener Buffet From the Interwar Period
Located in Opole, PL
Grand Oak Veener Buffet From the Interwar Period A large, elegant buffet in a brown color. The
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Early 20th Century European Antique Buffet Furniture

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Oak, Softwood

Country French 18th Century Honey Colored Oak Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome 18th century country French honey colored oak three door buffet. This unusual and rare
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18th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture

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Oak

French Richly Carved Sideboard Buffet - Renaissance- circa 1580 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Renaissance two-body buffet with four doors and six drawers. On the upper part of the
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Faux Bamboo Buffet with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo buffet with a Carrara marble top from France. The top has a lovely matrix
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Buffet Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Italian 17th Century Solid Walnut Four-Door Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely handsome Italian 17th century solid walnut four door buffet. The buffet is raised on
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17th Century Italian Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

Buffet in Hand-Carved Oak, Spain, Early 20th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A procession of geometric medallions unfurls across the façade of this Spanish buffet, its surfaces
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Buffet Furniture

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Oak

Renaissance Spanish Buffet with Two Doors, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish Renaissance buffet was sculpted from dense, old-growth oak with glorious full
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Country French Stripped Oak Buffet ~ Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Stripped Oak Buffet ~ Enfilade is a very well preserved example of fine
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Late 18th Century French Country Antique Buffet Furniture

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Brass

Regal French Louis XV Period Cherrywood Buffet
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Delicately hand-carved solid cherrywood with wrought iron hardware. Richly grained wood in a deep cognac tone.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French solid oak buffet à deux corps from the 19th century, Louis XV in style, with baroque
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet Furniture

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Steel

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Walnut Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive Italian early 18th century Baroque period walnut buffet. The two
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XVI period oak buffet. The two door, two drawer buffet is
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture

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Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine quality French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ebony buffet. The buffet is raised
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19th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
buffet. The buffet is raised by fine circular tapered fluted feet with ormolu sabots and mottled foliate
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Style Provençal Bleached Cherrywood Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
Elegant yet quietly commanding, this early 20th century French Louis XVI style buffet, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture

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Cherry

19th C French Provincial Oak Buffet a Deux Corps
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This antique French Provincial buffet deux corps is a classic piece crafted from solid oak with
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Buffet Furniture

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Oak

Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet from Scotland, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Commissioner General of New Foundland and Labrador, this flame mahogany buffet exudes elegance with gable ledge
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Late 19th Century Antique Buffet Furniture

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Mahogany

French Pine Buffet a Deux Corps, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved French buffet a deux corps in pine, from the Normandy region circa 1800, carved
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet Furniture

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Pine

English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Deux Corps Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Antico marble, Deux Corps buffet. The buffet is raised by handsome giltwood paw feet below the
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Country French Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
overall. H. 85", W. 54 3/4", Depth 25 1/4" Condition: The Buffet is time-worn overall, stable age
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Buffet Furniture

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Provencal China Buffet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Provencal China Buffet Beautiful piece purchased in France Age
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sheraton Buffet with Original Knife Boxes
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Sheraton buffet mahogany Storage cabinets at base Original knife boxes.    
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Early 19th Century Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany buffet. The buffet is
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Fine Louis XV Marble-Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century fine Louis XV mahogany and gilt bronze buffet. Fine gilt bronze mounts. Breche De Alep
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet Furniture

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet is a remarkable example of the
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI white washed Buffet ~ Cabinet provides an excellent example of the
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Original Painted Italian Four Door Buffet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th Century Tuscan four-door cupboard in original paint of restrained architectural form.
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1840s Italian Antique Buffet Furniture

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Pine, Paint

High buffet In Marquetry, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
are curved Napoleon III period furniture in good condition; note some wear and traces of verdigris
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Cream Painted Wood Enfilade Buffet
Located in Washington, DC
An Italian cream painted wooden enfilade buffet, circa 1760 Features seven-door faces and original
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18th Century Italian Antique Buffet Furniture

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Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Solid Mahogany Buffet with Hutch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and high quality French late 19th century solid mahogany buffet with the original
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19th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture

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Marble

Renaissance Spanish Buffet with Two Doors, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish Renaissance buffet was sculpted from dense, old-growth oak with glorious full
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Buffet Representing The 4 Seasons Circa 1580 - France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare Renaissance period walnut buffet from the end of the 16th century representing the
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Solid Cherry Buffet, 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A charming French provincial buffet in the Louis XV style, crafted in the 19th century from solid
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1880s French Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Cherry

18th Century French Provincial Buffet with Arched Crown
Located in Sofia, BG
A large 18th century French provincial buffet with one door and arched crown decorated with basket
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Italian Hand Painted with Faux Marble top Buffet
Located in Denton, TX
to paint furniture to have the appearance of being a more expensive. Three doors that reveal a
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian 18th Century Walnut Credenza Buffet from Tuscany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and monumentally scale Italian 18th century walnut credenza buffet from Tuscany
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18th Century Italian Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th C. English Hand-Carved Painted Buffet Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English carved and painted wood buffet from the 18th century. This antique cabinet from England
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18th Century English Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Period 18th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent French Period 18th century Louis XV carved walnut buffet from Normandy featuring a
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18th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV marble top buffet represents an elegant blend of neoclassical
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1890s French Louis XIV Antique Buffet Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Antique Buffet Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique buffet furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, every item from our selection of antique buffet furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique buffet furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique buffet furniture, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of antique buffet furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Kriéger, Europa Antiques and Maison Mercier Frères are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Buffet Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique buffet furniture start at $1 and top out at $612,499 with the average selling for $5,619.

Finding the Right Buffets for You

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.

Questions About Antique Buffet Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Buffet furniture typically refers to the type of table found in dining rooms on which a host or hostess can serve food buffet style. A buffet table is usually taller than a sideboard, but carries a nearly identical function and form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    A buffet is a piece of furniture that usually goes in the dining room. Often made of wood, a buffet is usually around 34 to 36 inches tall and features cupboards and drawers. People often store serveware, dinnerware and utensils inside buffets, and the name of the furniture comes from the fact that you can arrange a buffet of food on its top due to its height. You may also see buffets referred to as sideboards. Shop a wide range of buffets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.

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