Neoclassical Buffets
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Italy Late 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Buffet with Drawer or Low Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pleasant credenza or low cabinet, handmade in walnut with an inlaid in the same wood.
The top has very beautiful drawing that distinguishes this antique buffet.
Hand made...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Walnut
French 1820s Neoclassical Period Two-Door Walnut Buffet with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical period walnut two-door buffet with inner drawers and shelves from the early 19th century. Delve into the understated elegance of the early 19th century with thi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Italian 3-Door Buffet Beautiful Unrestored Original Paint circa 1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian 3-door painted buffet in virtually a completely unrestored condition. The original paint has an unbelievable patina and there appears to be very little touchup. Judging by the backside of the antique Italian buffet, it appears to have been made in the late-1800’s and we can see no major repairs anywhere. Have to say that to find an antique Italian painted buffet...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Buffet Server
Located in Sheffield, MA
This early 20th century buffet sideboard has capacious storage with two panelled cabinets and two dovetailed drawers. Brass ring pulls. Console table.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Painted Neoclassical Style Wood Console/ Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury painted wood console with faux painted marble top. Console has three ample drawers for storage. It mounts to the wall and features a carved wood gilded pineapple at base.
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20th Century Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood
3 Doors 3 Drawers Blue-Grey Lacquered Sideboard, Solid French Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This sideboard is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and t...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Oak, Cherry
Swedish Neoclassical Buffet Sideboard Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Swedish Neoclassical or Biedermeier style buffet, sideboard or credenza with dark golden birch with ebonized trim. Two doors on the sides and one center door open to reveal ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Birch
Ralph Lauren Brook Street Chest of Drawers Sideboard Alligator Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite RRP £27,895 Ralph Lauren Brook Street Alligator / Crocodile patina leather sideboard with d...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Gwendolyn Console Table Dark Brown Beech Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Gwendolyn console, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
An elegant, classic console table made of solid beech. Gwendolyn enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmanship to a new level. The chemistry between the dark brown and champagne bronze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Gold Leaf
1920's Neoclassic style Marble Top Flame Mahogany Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1920's French Neoclassical style Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry B ar. Flame Mahogany with the most beautiful marble top. Opens to reveal drawer storage/ shelf storage a...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble
Early 20th C. French Neoclassical Style Petite-Sized Buffet Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood smaller-sized buffet cabinet from the early 20th century. This antique cabinet from France, designed with Neoclassical influences, has a rectangular-...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood
Cherry Wood 2 Doors 3 Drawers French Cabinet, White and Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
This traditional high buffet...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Antique French Neoclassical-Style Carved-Wood Buffet Console, in Blue Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style carved and painted wood buffet cabinet from the early 20th century. This antique cabinet from France features a rectangular-shaped top top, with pronounced rounded corners, which rests atop a neoclassical style case which houses three drawers set horizontally above a pair of doors, flanked within rounded and fluted side posts (whose carving is repeated down the rear side posts). This server is nicely raised upon rounded and flute-carved legs, which taper gently and terminate into petite metal feet. The doors open to reveal an interior shelf and plentiful storage space within. This piece has a custom blue palette (including shades of turquoise, teal, and aqua) with a slate blue top. This early 20th century French buffet server...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood
2-door French buffet in solid wood, white cream and pink lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Buffet's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic".
It is made of solid French cherry. The buffet is white cream lacquered on the outside and pink la...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Credenza, Buffet, Sideboard
Located in Carmine, TX
Walnut credenza handcrafted in Italy in the mid 1700s and bleached recently. Don't let its delicate overall appearance fool you because, as my lower back can attest, this baby is heavy. This is a beautiful credenza that follow the typical italian style with slanted sides, which create small triangular storage spaces on either sides of the two main front doors and drawer. Overall the credenza is very straight in lines. The drawers have flat overlay fronts, and the doors show chamfered panels with a raised carving and are framed by flat molding. The carving and molding help giving the piece some depth and decoration. The bleaching process also provided the credenza with additional warmth, depth and decoration, by bringing out the beautiful grain and underlying colors of the wood. The top of the credenza is composed of boards with ogee edge nailed to the main case. On the inside the credenza is very spacious, providing plenty of storage space.
Overall this is a beautiful piece that has lived a long life, and has received some help in "hanging in there" over the years. This is a piece that will fit well with both modern and...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Walnut
3 Doors Charm French Buffet in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Buffet is made out of French solid cherry wood . It features three drawers with dove mounted fronts, three doors and an inside cherry shelf.
The ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Wood
Early 20th c. Italian Serpentine Shaped Painted Sideboard
Located in Wichita, KS
An incredible Italian Neoclassical style buffet with a serpentine shape in original paint. Circa 1900. Beautiful, shaped top and shaped, raised panel doors, all resting on a shaped p...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood, Paint
A matched pair of Italian eighteenth century painted walnut servers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matched pair of Italian eighteenth century painted walnut servers having two drawers over two doors.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Walnut
European Painted Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European style distress painted buffet sideboard with a molded edge rectangular top, one long and two small drawers in the frieze, with lozenge paneled doors and sides, antique pewter handles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Walnut Sideboards attributed Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare, Italian Modern Neoclassical Sideboards or Buffets in Walnut with Brass Details attributed to Paolo Buffa circa 1946 - 1955. These elegant mid-century cabinets feature an exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet represents the apex of tailored design! Inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture, it features a rectili...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassic Bleached-Oak Buffet w/Center Drawers from France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical period carved oak buffet cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique console cabinet from France has nicely appoint...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet is a refined expression of the Renaissance Revival and in this example combines neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks an...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent Italian 19th century neoclassical st. mahogany, patinated bronze and ormolu buffet, possibly by French ébéniste Guingan...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Biedermeier Empire Neo-Classical St. Burl Walnut Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality 19th century Biedermeier Empire Neo-Classical st. burl walnut buffet. The buffet is raised by topie shaped feet below a burl walnut frieze richly decorate...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. flamed mahogany, ormolu, patinated bronze, ebony and Brèche Basque marble buffet. The buffet is raised by elegant ba...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany, Bronze and Ormolu Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. mahogany, patinated bronze and ormolu buffet, possibly by French ébéniste Guingand. This very high quality architectural design b...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
2 Doors White-Cream Sideboard in Solid Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This sideboard belongs to our Rive Gauche Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French countryside classical style.
The Top is royal dark brown stained and the ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Iron
2 Doors Sideboard in Solid Oak, Royal Brown Stained and Pearl Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Sideboard belongs to our RIVE GAUCHE Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French classical style.
The Top is royal dark bro...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Iron
Henredon Neoclassical Green and Cream Lacquered Sideboard Buffet or Bar Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Louis XVI style sideboard buffet, bar cabinet, or compact credenza
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved light green lacquered walnut, with cream trim, an...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Brass
French Countryside Sideboard, 2 Doors and 3 Drawers, Blond Wild Cherry Stained
Located in Landivy, FR
This high buffet's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic". This blond wild cherry Sideboard features 3 drawers, all with dove mounted fronts, one large in the middle and two small on the sides.
The 2 wild...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Wood
Classic Large Buffet Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece combines both functionality and style, making it a must-have for any home.
The mahogany cabinet in the Sandbar finis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Portuguese Eucalyptus Marble Top Buffet Server Signed S.F. Lisboa
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Portuguese Marble Top Buffet Server, crafted in the late 19th century and signed by S.F. Lisboa, is a stunning example of craftsm...
Category
Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Chestnut
Art Deco Qatar Console Marble Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Qatar Console, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
An elegant, classic console table made of solid beech. Qatar enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmanship to a new level. The chemistry between the dark brown and warm silver bronze powder highlights the exquisite top in polished Verde Antigua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Italian Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany sideboard, the rectangular crossbanded top above three short frieze drawers and four further short graduated drawers to the center flanked by two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Buffet Sideboard Credenza Green Faux Marble Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian neoclassical style cream painted buffet sideboard credenza green faux marble top. Item features a wooden faux marble green lacquer to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Venise Console Table Onyx Beige Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Venise console, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Venise enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmanship to a new level. The chemistry between the natural American Oak and two tone lacquering highlights the exquisite Shadow Onyx.
Venise Console Material Codes
FI021 Beige lacquer; high-gloss finish
FI038 Light grey lacquer; high-gloss finish
WD027 American Oak; open-pore natural colour; matt finish
ST003 Shadow Onyx; polished
EL001 LED light strip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Onyx
Classic Large Buffet Bar Cabinet - Fruitwood Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece combines both functionality and style, making it a must-have for any home.
The cabinet in the fruitwood finish exude...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian Mahogany & Burl Wood Commode with Verona Rosso Marble Top
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful piece is on casters with ALL original hardware. Top three drawers are felt lined with compartments - total of five drawers. Pink marble top is also original and beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Brass
Northern European Painted Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European painted buffet with a rectangular top having canted corners with paneled and angled uprights, two cabinet doors, the interior with tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Neoclassical Demilune Buffet, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous 19th Century English Neoclassical Demilune Buffet is the ideal choice for literally any room, as it provides a surface, storage, and the least amount of intrusion on yo...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian Neoclassical Hand-Painted Buffet/Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian Hand-Painted Buffet/Commode is the perfect choice for adding a refined neutral color and elegant neoclassical flair, while adding a functional surface and storage. ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut and Ormolu Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite high quality French 19th century Empire Neo-Classical st. burl walnut and ormolu buffet. This handsome two door and two drawer buffet is...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Ormolu
English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Deux Corps Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational English 19th century Neo Classical st. rosewood, satinwood, giltwood, ormolu and Black Antico marble, Deux Corps buffet. The buffet is raised by handsome giltwood paw feet below the four doors which each retain their original fitted glass panes with elegant pleated silk curtains. The doors display a striking rosewood border with a fine ormolu filet and ormolu keyhole. Flanking the doors are striking eternal flames with opened wings and superb palmettes. The straight frieze displays...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut, Tulipwood and Ormolu Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. burl walnut, tulipwood and ormolu mounted buffet. The 'D' shaped buffet is raised by four circular tapered legs ending with ormolu sa...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut and Ormolu Buffet Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and very high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. burl Walnut, ormolu, and Brocatelle Jaune du Jura marble buffet, attributed to Maison Krieger. The two door o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Buffet Attributed to Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. burl Walnut, ormolu, and Brocatelle Jaune du Jura marble buffet attributed to Maison Krieger. The four ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th century Neo-Classical st. flamed mahogany, ormolu, patinated bronze, ebony and Brèche Basque marble buffet. The buffet is raised by elegant circular ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Continental Late 19th Century Neoclassical St. Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and very unique Continental late 19th century Neo-Classical st. ebony, giltwood, ormolu, and Verde Antico marble buffet. The buffet is raised by handsome richly carved giltw...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Walnut and Ormolu Two-Door/Drawer Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. burl walnut, ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble buffet. The two door and two drawer buffet is raised by Fine sq...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Neoclassical buffets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original buffets, popular names associated with this style include GF Modern, Greenapple, Baker Furniture Company, and Paolo Buffa. 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 $995 and tops out at $49,500 while the average work can sell for $6,250.