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What is a buffet cabinet used for?
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Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$1,600
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Located in New York, NY
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Category
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Materials
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Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Small wooden side cabinet w/ shelf.
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
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Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut side cabinet with inverse doors. Circa 1840
Category
Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
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An excellent quality two door with two drawers side cabinet produced
Category
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Materials
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