Mid-Century Modern Buffets
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
French 1950s Natural Oak Sideboard with Intricate Carved Panels
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
This exceptional solid oak sideboard, discove...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Dry bar Cabinet with Glass justfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
This sublime cabinet is a true work of art, handcrafted by expert Murano glassmakers blending ancient and modern styles.
This cabinet features 90 exquisite Murano glass spheres dec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
$5,487 Sale Price / item
38% Off
Credenza, Unknown, Caviuna and Cane, c. 1955
Located in New York, NY
This Credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Tapeçaria Schulz S.A in the 1950s, capturing the eye.
Made of solid Caviuna and cane, it has fou...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Cane
$58,800 / item
René Gabriel Sideboard Credenza, France, 1940
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an extraordinary oak sideboard attributed to the renowned designer René Gabriel.
This exceptional piece showcases Gabriel's signature style and attention to detail while...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Pair of Carved Cabinets in Patinated Oak, Spain, 1950s
Evoking the vernacular architecture of Northern Spain
A fortified silhouette meets folkloric precision in this rare pair of mi...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Buffet by Pace with Lacquered Maple Finish, c1980s - Labeled
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of the past with this exquisite vintage mid-century Buffet by Pace, circa 1980s. A true gem from the era, this piece embodies the timeless ele...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Maple
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Sideboard with Mirror by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian mahogany sideboard with onyx top and mirror by Osvaldo Borsani for "Mobilificio Fratelli Turri", 1950s
The mirro...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Rosewood Sideboard after Osaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale Mid-Century sideboard features rich Italian rosewood construction, wide grain cabinet front doors, and unique brass finish trim. Exquisi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Mediterranean Revival Carved Oakwood Buffet Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Mediterranean Revival dining room buffet crafted with exquisitely carved drawer/cabinet fronts. Its elevated stature features brass drawer pulls and duel fold cabinet doo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Meuble de rangement vintage type armoire vaisselier des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, 4 tiroirs coulissants et 4 portes avec 2 étagères intérieures, bon ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Pine
French Mid-Century Modern "Croissilon" Sideboard / Credenza Attr. to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical sideboard, credenza or cabinet circa 1940-1950 attributed to Andre Arbus. The sideboard is a masterpiece of form and materials. It combines modern simplicity and purity with neoclassical cross...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Rattan, Cherry
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
Located in Thiensville, WI
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
• As designed by Herbert Von Thaden & Donald Lewis Jordan
• Manufactured by Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co. in...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Plywood
René Gabriel - Spirit - Sideboard - Chevron-Parqueted Oak - 1950 - France
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Elevated on tapered legs with the quiet poise of modernist intention, this buffet possesses a restrained elegance—its form at once aerated and architectural. The three-panel façade i...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Credenza
Located in Denton, TX
Mid-Century Modern Harold Schwartz for Romweber Buffet. Many storage openings for flatware & china. A unique butterfly joinery- bow-tie design on the t...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Buffet Showcase in Bamboo Wood and Rattan Productions Roberti 1970 Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Showcase in bamboo wood and rattan Productions Roberti 1970 Made in Italy,
Lower part three doors, upper part between glass doors with thickened glass shelves.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
$3,738 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Ercol Tall Sideboard / Drinks Cabinet, English, by Lucian Ercolani, 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Ercol tall sideboard / drinks cabinet, English, By Lucian Ercolani, 1960s.
Description:
Beautiful solid Elm sideboard / Cocktail cabinet designed by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, ...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Teak
Buffet in Carved Oak with Geometric Panels, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With its sculptural sobriety and architectural balance, this French buffet presents a façade of hushed monumentality. Chamfered frames encase two doors punctuated by a rhythmic grid ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sculptural sideboard holds a quiet monumentality—its façade a study in balance, depth, and geometric relief. Two symmetrical doors are adorned with deeply carved concentric meda...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Century Credenza, Light Wood Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Light wood century furniture credenza, sideboard or buffet.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
New World Buffet designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
'New World' buffet with ebonized case and walnut triple bypass doors designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. Each side has two removable fixed position shelves and...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Buffet and Hutch
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 71 wide x 18.75 deep x 34.5 inches high
The hutch measures: 71 wide x 14 deep x 49 inches high
The combined ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Solid Elm Sideboard, Luigi Gorgoni, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Buffet en orme massif dessiné par Luigi Gorgoni pour Roche Bobois dans les années 1980. Plateau épais sculpté en aile d’avion, quatre portes ouvrant sur étagères et tiroir central di...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
South American Au Meuble Rustique Vintage Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, TX
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vintage sideboard from South America
Exotic wood with ample storage for bar or china
Tapered, ebonized legs
see companion Highboy in last photo.
...
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
$2,299 Sale Price
20% Off
French 1940s Bleached Oak Credenza in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of resolute symmetry and quiet monumentality, this 1940s French credenza in solid oak embodies the spirit of Charles Dudouyt’s vision—a language of sculptural restraint...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
John Van Koert for Drexel "Profile" K37 Credenza/Buffet Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern Credenza, Buffet crafted in walnut wood veneer, featuring clean sculptural lines, subtly curved edges, integrated base legs, and original iconic metal h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Isabelle and Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Cabinets Buffets 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of cabinets or buffets were created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian design firm Maison Honore in the late 1970s....
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet by Meroni
Fossati Gio Ponti attributed, Briar of Elm
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Small cabinet buffet, dry bar, Art Deco period 1940 , Gio Ponti attributed per Meroni & Fossati, veneered in briar of elm with interior in mahogany . Original handless of the period....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Brazilian Modern Credenza, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro for Laubisch
Hirth
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern credenza, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro in 1942 during his last year at Laubisch
Hirth, a high-end furniture firm in Rio de Janeiro, befor...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Italian Glass Top Sideboard in the Style of Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage sideboard features a lacquered burl wood finish, tapered brass legs, textured glass top and a unique shape. Please con...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Italian bar buffet from the 60s attributed to Gio Ponti Vittorio Dassi
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare Italian bar furniture from the 60s attributed to Vittorio Dassi. Structure of the buffet in solid and veneered wood with superb art marquetry work across the entire front repres...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Chestnut Side Table or Little Buffet, Sailor
Boats French Britanny, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chestnut little buffet or side table.
This cabinet is carved with motifs and a typical scene of Brittany in France. On the door a sailor in a port awaits the ships of the fishermen ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Chestnut
$983 Sale Price
53% Off
1970
s Vintage Signed John Widdicomb Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Vintage 1970's Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza Signed by John Widdicomb. This buffet commands presence. There is much closed and open storage. Miami Beach Estate Purchase.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
$3,460 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Frankl Buffet for Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl oak buffet for Brown Saltman, c.1950s, USA. The piece features four center drawers flanked by two cabinets. Each cabinet has two shelves for storage and the top drawer sh...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Osvaldo Borsani attributed Credenza Buffet in Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern credenza buffet, in walnut lacquered and mahogany veneer with engraved sliding glass. Circa 1930. Also available without mirror
Measure cm: H 85+48, W 160, D 47.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Dudouyt - Inspired - Buffet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Rustic mass sharpened by faceted carving — a quiet statement of néo-rustique modernism.
This French oak sideboard captures the post-war move from ornate tradition to sculptural rest...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Italian Chest of Drawers in Wood and Turquoise Murano Glass, 1960s/1970s
Located in NICE, FR
This Italian chest of drawers from the 1960s/1970s combines elegant materials with a distinctive and balanced design. Made of solid wood, it features a turquoise Murano glass top tha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
BBPR in the style Italian Wood and Crystal Console
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful and very rare sideboard designed The sideboard is an irresistible rationalist design 1970s Published a very similar example.
The sideboard is an irresistible rationalist design, with a base that represents its strong point. The base is made of black painted metal, very elegant and suited to the industrial style that this sideboard follows. The base covers the entire depth of the piece and is made within a rectangular frame that is quite hard and rigid in shape. Within this frame we see three large cube-shaped blocks within which the metal planks have been placed, some diagonally, some straight, some higher. They create a simply enchanting, eye-catching effect. This geometric play is the focal point of this wonderful sideboard.
This structure is supported by four rigid, geometric square feet.
Above we see the central body of the sideboard made entirely of a dark precious solid wood; there are 3 drawers running the full length of the sideboard, each with two spherical brass inlays allowing them to open.
Above this is a smaller top, highlighted by a structure to raise it up, as long as the entire sideboard, made of a beautiful ground crystal that gives it an out-of-the-ordinary beauty.
The sideboard is suitable for industrial chic, modern and vintage areas. It is a product that can be very adaptable to the type of environment already present.
A similar example of this sideboard is published among the vintage design books.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$20,886 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Display Cases, a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
A matched pair of midcentury modern walnut and glass display cases. These were likely originally used as some kind of retail store display. They have striking angular line...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Walnut
Italy 1950s Cesare Lacca Attributed Dry Bar Cart, Laquered Walnut
Burl Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A Brugnoli Mobili Cantù Dry Bar Cart, laquered walnut in mahogany color, brass thread & burl walnut veneered; cristal top . Lighted interior compartment with a washable plastic-coat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Burl, Walnut
James Mont American Buffet Midcentury
Located in Bridgewater, CT
American buffet midcentury
Silvered wood and antiquated mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Eloquence Credenza in Dark Walnut by Kent Coffey, circa 1950s
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Kent Coffey, circa 1950-1959. Executed in walnut, completely restored.
Other designers from this period include Paul McCobb, Paul Frankl,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Burled Wood Credenza Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS MILO BAUGHMAN BURLED WOOD AND CHOCOLATE LACQUERED CREDENZA. THE TOP HAS A SHINEY CHOCOLATE LACQUER IN VERY NICE VINTAGE CONDITION. ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A masterclass in geometric abstraction and artisanal ingenuity, this French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s exemplifies the era’s pursuit of modern form through noble material. Cra...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Venise Console Table, Onyx, Beige, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Venise console, Designed by Lusitanus Home, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Venise console enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmansh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble
Sideboard Go in Natural Wood and Lacquer Special size 10ft
Located in Lisbon, PT
Go sideboard is a high quality product by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, crafted in wood veneer structure, lacquered mdf doors and plywood veneer applications on doors. It features three dim...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Elegant Mahogany Altar Style Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional example from a rare production of case pieces designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1948. Beautiful rich toning highlight the exquisite leg detail. Elegant solid brass hardware mark the doors. Absolutely stunning! Excellent restored condition. The piece has been professionally cleaned and re-lacquered. The finish displays fabulous color, warmth and depth. The brass door...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A striking French Art Deco Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak and inspired by the work of Charles Dudouyt. This credenza embodies the perfect balance of sculptu...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble
Minimal Mid-Century Sideboard, Germany, 1960s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Stunning midcentury Cocobolo sideboard, 1960s, beautiful grain.
The row consists of three storage compartments with shelves and a drawers column. The sycamore interior brings an ele...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Teak
3 x 3 Vintage Locker Basket Unit, Refinished in Matte Black
Located in Alhambra, CA
Our vintage locker basket units are composed of Mid-Century, all-American locker bins in a vintage steel frame, with a refinished powder-coat. Featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Paolo Buffa Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, wood, Italy, 1952.
Designed by Paolo Buffa in 1952 for Serafino Arrighi, this buffet exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to mid-cent...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sculptural sideboard holds a quiet monumentality—its façade a study in balance, depth, and geometric relief. Two symmetrical doors are adorned with deeply carved concentric medallions, each centered within a bevel-edged square that projects from the surface like a wooden echo. Between them, five central drawers offer rhythmic contrast with their horizontal fluting, lending a linear tension to the rounded volumes flanking them.
In the style of Charles Dudouyt, this piece reflects the postwar fascination with medieval forms reinterpreted through modernist clarity. The carved motif—a recessed bull’s-eye framed in architectural moldings—recalls the rustic abstraction seen in French design of the 1940s and ’50s, where massing, form, and shadow did the work of ornament.
Carved from solid oak, the cabinet is grounded by splayed bracket legs that introduce a subtle kinetic lift. Their flared stance balances the robust body above, suggesting movement held in suspension. The drawer pulls are brass discs, minimal in gesture yet warm in tone, allowing the sculptural surfaces to speak.
Inside, the cabinet offers generous storage behind paneled doors, while the drawers glide with dovetail construction and timeworn ease. A visible fissure on one of the door medallions...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Exquisite Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely gorgeous eight eight-drawer chest by Landstrom, circa 1950. Landstrom was a boutique Illinois firm that produced superior furniture on par with the finest production of...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Copper
United Mid Century Tiki Walnut Credenza and Hutch
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Mid Century Tiki Walnut Credenza and Hutch
The credenza measures: 74.25 wide x 20.25 deep x 32.25 inches high
The hutch measures: 68 wide x 15 deep x 45.5 inches high
The com...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Celina Zilberberg. Modular sideboard, Solid wood and wood veneer, c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Celina Zilberberg
Modular sideboard, c. 1960
Solid wood and wood veneer
62 x 238 x 44 cm
24 41/100 x 93 7/10 x 17 8/25 in
Created by the Celina Moveis workshop, this enfilade owes i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Living Room Cabinet by Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful, high-quality living room furniture produced by Permanente Mobili of Cantù. The 1950s cabinet features excellent fine woodwork. Elegant grissinato inserts and extraordinary...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
$6,170 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s is a striking example of sculptural woodworking and bold geometric composition. Crafted from solid oak, its design is defined by intrica...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Italian Modern Floating Buffett Server, ca. 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Italian sideboard features incredible Mid-Century design details including checkerboard front, a white glass top tier, and drop front storage cabinet. Stunning vintage de...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
The credenza measures: 54 wide x 21 deep x 31.5 inches high
The hutch measures: 43.25 wide x 14.75 deep x 44 inches hig...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Mahogany Cabinet by Renzo Rutili in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Renzo Rutili was a seminal furniture designer of the 20th century who is sometimes overlooked in retrospect. Much of his work is as sophisticated, cutting edge and downright fabulous...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Glenn of California Vintage Sideboard Cabinet by Stanley Young / Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Glenn of California vintage sideboard cabinet by Stanley Young. Great scale and proportion. Works well in both larger and smaller interiors. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Modern buffets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century 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 Drexel, Guillerme et Chambron, Kipp Stewart, and Edward Wormley. 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 $100 and tops out at $82,000 while the average work can sell for $5,195.
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