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.

Original Antique Victorian 3 Tier Walnut Dumb Waiter

1900 - 1920

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Original Antique Victorian 3 Tier Walnut Dumb Waiter

From Lincoln Restorations

£745

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1900 - 1920

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Art Deco Walnut Sideboard C1925-39

From Mews Antiques

£925

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sideboards

1920 - 1940

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Deco Small Walnut Sideboard

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,750

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sideboards

18th century

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18th Century Italian Walnut Sideboard/cabinet

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£5,950

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sideboards

1900 - 1920

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French 4 Door Sideboard

From Michael Youll Antiques

£1,850

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sideboards

Carved Art Nouveau Walnut Side Board or Buffet

19th century

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Carved Art Nouveau Walnut Side Board or Buffet

From Elmgarden

£750

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Art Deco Spectacular Walnut Sideboard, French, C1930

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Spectacular Walnut Sideboard, French, C1930

From Art Deco World

£1,950

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sideboards

19th century

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Superb Quality 19th Century French Antique Buffet

From Driscolls Antiques Ltd

£1,450

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sideboards

Victorian Inlaid Walnut Mirror Back Sideboard

19th century

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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Mirror Back Sideboard

From FB Antiques

£1,495

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Burr Walnut Antique Server Sideboard Console Side Table

1900 - 1920

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Burr Walnut Antique Server Sideboard Console Side Table

From The Antique Shop

£1,085

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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.

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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sideboards

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Sideboard

19th century

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Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Sideboard

From London City Antiques

£1,685

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sideboards

1920 - 1940

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Fabulous Quality Burr Walnut Art Deco Epstein Sideboard Side Cabinet Serving Table . C1925.

From CJ Antiques

£1,825

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Walnut Buffet Server

Original Antique Victorian 3 Tier Walnut Dumb Waiter

Art Deco Walnut Sideboard C1925-39

Deco Small Walnut Sideboard

18th Century Italian Walnut Sideboard/cabinet

French 4 Door Sideboard

Carved Art Nouveau Walnut Side Board or Buffet

Art Deco Spectacular Walnut Sideboard, French, C1930

Superb Quality 19th Century French Antique Buffet

Victorian Inlaid Walnut Mirror Back Sideboard

Burr Walnut Antique Server Sideboard Console Side Table

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry 3 Door Sideboard Early 20th Century

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Sideboard

Fabulous Quality Burr Walnut Art Deco Epstein Sideboard Side Cabinet Serving Table . C1925.

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