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Buffets and Sideboards
Create a dining room for entertaining guests that evokes refinement, beauty, and taste by adding a Laurel Crown sideboard. Buffets and sideboards have been a popular decorative and functional staple of the home since the 19th century when families began devoting entire rooms solely to dining. Since then they have remained a way to showcase an appreciation for beauty. A good dining room buffet is both beautiful and practical. The drawers and cabinets can be used to store necessities such as china, dishes, linens, and silverware. Use the top of the unit as a convenient serving station to allow for more table room.
We offer several traditional styles to incorporate into your dining room. With hand carved details and solid mahogany wood, our buffets and sideboards offer quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in equal measure. Our selection features durable construction and lacquer finishes resistant to nicks and scratches. Choose from different options of the most beloved antique styles, including Chippendale, Colonial, Sheraton, and more. We have a range of sizes and different colors available upon request, from deep mahogany tones for a regal look to lighter shades inviting a sense of warmth, to match your dining room decor. Our skilled team can even customize various options to meet your preferences. From the claw foot designs carved with care, to the lion head drawer pulls, every one of our buffets and sideboards offers exceptional beauty built to last for many years. We make all of our furniture using the best in joinery techniques and with a high level of craftsmanship. Experience the quality and beauty for yourself with one of these stunning additions to your dining room today.
At Laurel Crown, we appreciate the inherent beauty found in American and European history. With a deep affinity for antiques, we carefully craft antique and antique-inspired reproductions which blend the beauty of the past with the durable materials of today. If you have any questions about our collection, we would be happy to assist you further.
FAQ:
Q: What were antique buffets used for?
A: Originally, antique buffets were used to store dishes, flatware, and pieces that are only used for special occasions. They are still used for these purposes today, as well as being used for decorative purposes to hold décor such as vases and collectible china.
Q: What's the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?
A: The two are the same. The terms buffet and sideboard are used interchangeably.
Q: Does the sideboard have to match the table?
A: There are no rules when it comes to home décor. If you want to create antique sideboards and tables that match perfectly, then you most certainly can. However, if you are looking for an antique reproduction sideboard and don’t want to match the rest of your furniture, then it doesn’t have to. Mixing and matching furniture has been done for decades and will continue to be done.
Q: What were sideboards used for?
A: Sideboards, known by their other name buffets, were used to store dishes, flatware, and other pieces of fine china and party pieces only used occasionally. To this day, they are used for that purpose, as well as working as coffee or wine bars, and holding home décor.