French 1940s Buffet
Vintage 1940s French Buffets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Buffets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Berlin Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Buffets
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Buffets
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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