Modern Buffets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Bronze Ceramic Sideboard In Lacquered Stainless Steel Frame.
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted buffet featuring upper top, doors and side elements made of ceramic.
The continued design pattern applies also to the doors.
Blum TIP-ON easy opening.
Blum hinges with so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Modern Mosaic Platform 6-Door Buffet with Natural Walnut by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our custom platform 6-door buffet has a natural wood finish on walnut.
Handcut glass mosaics in taupe, dark chocolate, gold, wispy grey glass mosiac decorate the surface in a continuous Louis pattern...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Mahogany Buffet Cabinet with Champagne Leafed Doors by Jacques Garcia
Located in North York, ON
Mahogany buffet cabinet with champagne leafed doors by Jaques Garcia for Baker Furniture. Beautiful transitional design with rich mahogany woods. Compose...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Silver Leaf
Modern Geometric Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern geometric sideboard. This front has a unique applique design with patterns of octagons running down the center. It has two doors an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Modern Mezza Luna Curved Pink Blossom Buffet with White Finish by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mezza Luna Pink Blossom Buffet is one of Ercole Home's latest, and illustrates the evolution of the buffet with its curved edges putting more emphasis o...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Modern Milano 6-Door Buffet with White Lacquer and Painted Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Milano Buffet by Ercole Home with 6 touch latch doors on a white painted wood case. The 6 doors are covered with Hand cut and Hand painted glass mosaic in a Mondrian pattern. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Paint, Glass, Oak
Panoramic Trompe L'Oeil Modern Sideboard Server Cabinet by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern sideboard server has a panoramic Trompe L'Oeil design on the doors, the panoramic Trompe L'Oeil shows a tropical vista of floral, shrubs, ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
'Cordilheira' Mid-Century Modern Cabinet in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Cordilheira Cabinet was born as an idea to divide two spaces, it has a subtle curve on the front, and the often forgotten rear receives its own design with a dark contrasting tone. T...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Credenza, Oak Body with Textured Lacquer Finish Details, Travertine Top
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘Döngü’ is a simple yet sophisticated sideboard, a spacious storage space
with a mother-of-pearl wood finish, and delightfully crafted handles with
our signature touch; the leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Buffets
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Modern Credenza, Oak Veneer Body, Textured Lacquered Wood Top and Sides
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘Dekolte’ is a simple yet elegant product that responds to your needs in your living spaces. Side surface of Dekolte, reveals its beauty with the glossy patterned finish like a radia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Leather, Brass & Lacquered Timber Contemporary Falcon Sideboard by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Inspired by the South African birds of prey, this contemporary and handmade server, by Egg Designs, is clad in a series of distressed leather circles, eac...
Category
2010s South African Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Red Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet with Carved Lotus Motif and Brass Lotus Handle
Located in Cairo, EG
Red Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet with Carved Lotus Motif and Brass Lotus Handle.
A contemporary twist to the beautiful lotus motif inspired from our Phara...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sideboard Marble Top Storage Unit Brass Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sideboard 01
Sideboard featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in blue tones, New Saint Laurent marble top, lacquered wooden interior and brass hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Contemporary Lacquered Sideboard with Round Corners.
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted sideboard with round corners. Four push-pull doors and inside shelf, base in two sections in natural oak veneer and gold yellow lacquer. Int...
Category
2010s European Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Contemporary Curved Corners Sideboard with Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted sideboard with round corners. Four push-pull doors and inside shelf, base in two sections in darkened oak veneer and coral lacquer. Internal cabinet always lacquered as b...
Category
2010s European Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Black Stone and Shagreen Cabinet by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This cabinet has two doors and it is made of black stone marquetry on top and sides. The doors are made of shagreen in a dark grey color, with casted brass handles.
The feet are in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Buffets
Materials
Stone, Brass
French Modernist Mahogany Buffet with Brass Trim
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French buffet or credenza in mahogany with contrasting legs, accents and brass trim. Cabinets on both sides have functional locks. Both storage compartments have a single internal shelf and one side has three small drawers as well. Decorative inlay on front. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition - buffet was professionally restored by the French dealer...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Brass Lotus Pattern Handcrafted into Mother-of-Pearl Buffet Encased in Oak Body
Located in Cairo, EG
Brass Lotus Pattern Handcrafted into Mother-of-Pearl Buffet Encased in Oak Body.
Our Golden Lotus cabinet makes an unorthodox elegant buffet that w...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Credenza, Shiny Lacquered Wood With Textured Finish Details, Pearl Color
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
Pearl-colored and lacquered finish ‘Dekolte’, is a simple yet elegant product that responds to your needs in your living spaces. Side surface of Dekolte, reveals its beauty with the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Delphine Mirrored Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Reflectology. Minimalist forms meet Maximalist glamour. Antiqued mirror with a polished brass base. Two double-door compartments open to reveal a bright robin's egg blue interior fitted with two adjustable shelves. Quatrefoil handles and escutcheons add a decorative flourish to the simple form. Use our reflective Delphine credenza...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Modern Black Cerused Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in North York, ON
Modern black cerused oak sideboard buffet. Featuring a dark ebonized black ceruse finish with contrasting white grains. Doors open with sleek pus...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Tiffany Blue Geometric Bar Cabinet Inspired by Ancient Egypt Use of Palm Branch
Located in Cairo, EG
Tiffany blue geometric bar cabinet inspired by Ancient Egypt use of Palm Branch
Our unique Cool Palm bar cabinet manifests Ancient Egyptian woven palms ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Pine
Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Buffet with Natural Walnut by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom buffet by Ercole Home has 2-door front with natural satin wood finish on walnut.
Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surface in Blosso...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
One Sideboard, Handmade in Limestone Ashwood
Located in New York, NY
The one sideboard is a contemporary piece designed by the Asian designer Ben Wu. His refined design is a perfect fusion of the elegance of traditional C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Buffets
Materials
Ash
Modern Embossed Leather Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern embossed leather panelled demi lune sideboard cabinet with figured Ofram veneers and solid Oak moldings in a cerused finish. The two door cabinet wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Leather
Moooi No Screw No Glue Buffet in Black Diamond Richlite by Joost Van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
No Screw No Glue Buffet by Joost van Bleiswijk is a celebration of crafting and timeless design. It evokes a distinct satisfaction when creating something with your own hands. As its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Resin, Paper
Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Modern Black Milano Linea Buffet in Blue/Ivory Glass Mosaic Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Linea buffet by Ercole home has a 3-door front, with black stain finish on oak.
Handcut glass stripes in Ivory, French Blue, Electric Blue, and Cloudy Notte decorate the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Londres Sideboard Saint Laurent Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Londres Sideboard, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Sideboard Londres is a functional and at the same time elegant solution for most environments. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble
“Ondulation 2” Kinetic Buffet by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
“Ondulation 2” is an association of 42 squares (black and white, Black tinted sycamore and oxidize sycamore) marquetry to create a kinetic distortion.
Aymeric Lefort (b. France 1971)
Lefort's decision to become a designer was inspired by the furniture of Jean Royere in his family home in France. After finishing his studies in cabinet making at the renowned Institut de St Luc in Tournai, where he specialised in design, he went on to complete his training in the workshops of cabinet makers, interior decorators, and upholsterers in Brussels where he was motivated by his desire to learn new techniques in the decorative arts.
These apprenticeships gave him a thorough grounding and an enviable technical knowledge in the art of cabinetmaking; this, combined with his commitment to the highest levels of craftsmanship which Lefort brings to his contemporary designs, continues a long tradition of French cabinetry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Maison Regain, Enfilade in Elm, 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Regain, attributed to.
Enfilade in natural blond elm opening by three door leaves on two compartments. Left-side compartment containing two drawers. Notch sculpted inside t...
Category
20th Century European Modern Buffets
Materials
Elm
Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Moooi Zio Buffet in Cinnamon Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Asymmetrical Sideboard Design, Graphite/Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Sideboard constructed with 4 doors in different sizes and shapes as pictured.
irregular geometric pattern
The doors are inlaid with a mixture of leather, wood and brushed bronze sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
Moooi Zio Buffet in Black Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Moooi Zio Buffet in Natural Oil Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Moooi Zio Buffet in Wenge Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Sideboard Wood Brass Fabric Ecofur Red Gold
Located in Milano, IT
MONKEY PABLO
Inspired by Picasso's famous Arlequin motif, this wooden sideboard is covered in raspberry-colored moiré fabric, hand-cut in diamond shape and decorated with hand cut diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Sideboard Onyx Top Storage Unit Brass Marble Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sideboard 01
Sideboard featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in warm tones, Emerald onyx top, lacquered wooden interior and brass handles and side...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Moooi Zio Buffet in Grey Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Moooi Zio Buffet in White Wash Stained Oak by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect place to store away serious paperwork, endearing photographs and pieces of past memories, the Zio buffet by Marcel Wanders conveys a solid, classy appearance with a touch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Sideboard Carrara Marble Top Storage Unit Brass Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sideboard 01
Sideboard featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in neutral tones, Carrara marble top, lacquered wooden interior and brass handles and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Buffet with Metal Shelf Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom serving buffet by Ercole Home has a 2-door front, with metal base in bronze finish. The metal shelf is 5” H off the floor.
Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of whit...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.
Geometric Credenza...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
21st Century Squishy Cabinet by Studio Pastina and Johnson Tsang
Located in Dubai, AE
The realist sculptural techniques that is a signature of the Hong-Kong based artist Johnson Tsang's work, capture the surreal fantasies of his lucid drea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Modern Églomisé White Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 4-door front, with painted white wood finish in matte sheen.
Hand painted glass panels in Oro Bianco are on the door surface.
The...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Modern White Blossom Glass Nightstand with Misty Gray Finish by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom nightstand by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer front, with Misty Gray lacquer wood finish.
Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surface in Blo...
Category
2010s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Lacquered Buffet Featuring Vienna Straw Weaving
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted lacquered sideboard with big drop-down door in natural Vienna straw.
One drawer lacquered in gold yellow with solid oak base in natural finish...
Category
2010s European Modern Buffets
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Lacquer
Edge Large Sideboard in Walnut Frame, Matching Lacquer Storage & Base, by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Edge sideboard is available in various dimensions, doors and structures. Structure options include flamed oak, heat-treated oak or Canaletto walnut. Top and open compartment are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Cabinet with Radiating Silver-Stained Oak Sticks Within a White Lacquered Body
Located in Cairo, EG
Cabinet with Radiating Silver-Stained Oak Sticks Within a White Lacquered Wood Body.
Our Sun Rays cabinet is an embodiment of the Ancient Egyptian symbol...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Modern Whitewash Geometric Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern geometric sideboard. This front has a unique applique design with patterns of octagons running down the center. It has two doors an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sideboard in Lacquered Wood and Brass Detailing.
Located in New York, NY
A colorful buffet in pink matte body and a pink matte pattern over a glossy royal red surface, elevated by a brass presence. Handmade by highly skilled...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Geometric Oak Sticks Cabinet Inspired from Ancient Egypt Use of Palm Branches
Located in Cairo, EG
Geometric Oak Sticks Cabinet Inspired from Ancient Egypt Use of Palm Branches.
Our unique Cool Palm cabinet is made of stained oak wood sticks ma...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
21st Century Marcantonio Storage Case Cabinet Turtle Wood Inlay Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Turtle case
Turtle Case è la seconda scultura di questa onirica collezione, un magico cabinet che
sembra andarsene da un momento all’altro. Ricavato interamente da un unica sezione
di tronco, è impreziosito sia dal motivo ramage dell’intarsio sia dagli interni verdi oliva.
Prodotto in edizione limitata di 8 pezzi.
Turtle case is the second sculpture of this oneiric collection, a magic cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets
Materials
Cedar
Modern Walnut Finish Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern walnut finish buffet with a smooth top, four doors with portrait profile, one large interior drawer, OGEE top edge, routed corner detail on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Lauren Sideboard, Centennial Oak and Nickel
Located in New York, NY
The Lauren sideboard with a refined structure and a subtle hint of sobriety achieves a level of perfection making it suitable for any decorative style. The piece is both elegant, wit...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Buffets
Materials
Nickel
Modern buffets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern 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 Modern buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original buffets, popular names associated with this style include Ercole Home, Aymeric Lefort, Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz , and sicis. 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 $200 and tops out at $120,830 while the average work can sell for $11,859.
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