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Why is it called a hutch?

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Why is it called a hutch?
Why a hutch is called that is due to the history of the English language. In Old English, the word for a box or chest is hwiċe or hwiċċe. Eventually, over time, the word became hutch, which refers to a type of case good that features a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that is outfitted with drawers or additional cabinets. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of hutches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
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Dyrlund Style Mid-Century Rosewood Buffet and Hutch
By Dyrlund
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund style mid-century rosewood buffet and hutch. The buffet measures: 64.25 wide x 18 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Henredon Scene Two Mid Century Burlwood Buffet and Hutch
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Scene Two Mid Century Burlwood Buffet and Hutch The buffet measures: 60 wide x 16 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Smoked Glass, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Maple Buffet and Hutch
By Viko Baumritter, Baumritter
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern two piece buffet and hutch by Viko Baumritter circa 1960. Crafted from
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Maple

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Buffet and Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Buffet and Hutch The buffet measures: 72
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Cane, Glass, Walnut

SOLD 10/10/23 Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch The buffet measures: 64 wide x 19
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Buffet with Hutch
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Buffet with Hutch The buffet measures: 58 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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