What is the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?

Buffets and sideboards both serve dining rooms for storage and food presentation, though traditional terminology often distinguishes them by leg height and proportions. Sideboards typically feature enclosed cupboards reaching closer to the floor, whereas buffets frequently display longer legs and a lighter serving surface. In practical modern usage, makers and dealers frequently overlap the terms. Many pieces in this inventory carry multiple designations to cover both serving tables and enclosed cabinets.

How do I identify an Art Deco walnut server?

Art Deco walnut servers, predominantly dating from the 1930s, emphasise clean geometric lines, rounded waterfall edges, and symmetrical burr walnut veneers. They often dispense with traditional period carving in favour of unadorned, streamlined silhouettes. Many pieces from this era bear stamps or plaques from prominent London cabinet makers. Contrasting veneers such as sycamore frequently highlight the handles and interior compartments.

Where were these servers used historically?

Historically, these servers stood in formal dining rooms to hold silver, serving dishes, and linens during large meals. Servants placed completed courses upon the top surface before transferring them to the main dining table. Tiered dumbwaiters allowed diners to help themselves to extra plates and wine without interrupting conversation. Today, these pieces transition easily into modern living spaces as media consoles or hallway storage.

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A walnut buffet server brings substantial presence and rich grain to a dining room, combining practical storage with period display.

Georgian Revival Walnut Breakfront Sideboard

1900 - 1920

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Georgian Revival Walnut Breakfront Sideboard

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£1,395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Art Deco Sideboard by Harry and Lou Epstein

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Sideboard by Harry and Lou Epstein

From Poirot Art Deco

£1,850

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Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Buffet C.1880

19th century

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Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Buffet C.1880

From Collinge Antiques

£1,095

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sideboards

1920 - 1940

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French Marble Top Sideboard C.1930

From Collinge Antiques

£1,095

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sideboards

18th century

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French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

From Hand of Glory

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

sideboards

1920 - 1940

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Large Italian Art Deco Sideboard C.1930

From Collinge Antiques

£1,095

3+ MONTHS AGO

bookcases

1920 - 1940

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Small Art Deco Sideboard C.1925

From Collinge Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Art Deco Sideboard by Hamptons of Pall Mall London

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Sideboard by Hamptons of Pall Mall London

From Poirot Art Deco

£2,750

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Walnut Epstein Sideboard Antique Serving Table 1930s

1920 - 1940

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Walnut Epstein Sideboard Antique Serving Table 1930s

From Canonbury Antiques

£1,150

3+ MONTHS AGO

sideboards

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Sideboard by Harry and Lou Epstein

From Poirot Art Deco

£2,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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The listings demonstrate a strong representation of 1930s Art Deco design alongside Victorian burr walnut mirror-backed credenzas and Edwardian dresser bases.

Important Antique Circa 1850 French Walnut Ornately Carved Buffet Sideboard

19th century

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Important Antique Circa 1850 French Walnut Ornately Carved Buffet Sideboard

From Royal House Antiques

£13,950

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sideboards

1920 - 1940

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Walnut & Marble Top Side Cabinet C.1930

From Collinge Antiques

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

cupboards

1900 - 1920

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Italian Walnut Sideboard

From Arcadia Antiques

£3,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

sideboards

1900 - 1920

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Italian Walnut Sideboard

From Arcadia Antiques

£3,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

sideboards

19th century

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Fine Walnut Amboyna Sideboard

From Millers Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry 3 Door Sideboard Early 20th Century

1900 - 1920

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Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry 3 Door Sideboard Early 20th Century

From Regent Antiques

£6,250

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Walnut Buffet Server

Georgian Revival Walnut Breakfront Sideboard

Art Deco Sideboard by Harry and Lou Epstein

Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Buffet C.1880

French Marble Top Sideboard C.1930

French 18th Century Walnut Buffet

Large Italian Art Deco Sideboard C.1930

Small Art Deco Sideboard C.1925

Art Deco Sideboard by Hamptons of Pall Mall London

Walnut Epstein Sideboard Antique Serving Table 1930s

Art Deco Sideboard by Harry and Lou Epstein

Important Antique Circa 1850 French Walnut Ornately Carved Buffet Sideboard

Walnut & Marble Top Side Cabinet C.1930

Italian Walnut Sideboard

Italian Walnut Sideboard

Fine Walnut Amboyna Sideboard

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry 3 Door Sideboard Early 20th Century

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