Early 1900s Tiger Oak Buffet With Beveled Mirror

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As far as antique furniture goes, there are few pieces as exclusively versatile as an antique sideboard buffet.

The sideboard … more As far as antique furniture goes, there are few pieces as exclusively versatile as an antique sideboard buffet.

The sideboard was a development of the late 18th century in England, adapted from other popular table designs. During this time, many tables were referred to as “boards”, as they were made from boards of wood resting on trestles, and could expand or move to suit the dining occasion.
Prior to the introduction of the sideboard to well-off 18th-century English homes, meals often took place in a parlor room that doubled as a dining room. The food for gatherings was presented on serving boards. These tables rested on a single trestle typically, and it was not until late in the century that sideboards materialized, as three-part alternates to the medieval tables used.

Aside from having servants at the ready, the affluent mansions of England boasted their prosperity through their furniture. The decorative elements of a sideboard and the dishware presented on top reflected a lot of information about the homeowner to guests.

These pieces came to include more shelving, allowing space to showcase expensive silver serving plates. Sideboards and buffets became elaborately decorated with ornate detailing, mirrors, embellished veneers, and brass handles.

Most of us may not have servants standing by to serve us from an ornate antique buffet. But there are a plethora of modern uses. Consider both the functional storage, as well as the entertainment value of an antique buffet. Adding one to your home could provide you with space to set aside your most treasured dishes. What a way to infuse your space with history. Especially, as beautiful as this one.

Dimensions:

H 63”
W 53.5”
D 22.5”

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