BUFFET TABLES, HOPE CHESTS AND AREA RUGS
Get the scoop on these pieces that are staples for farmhouse style.
WE SAY “BUFFET TABLE,”but what we mean is buffet tables, sideboards and credenzas. The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences between these three dining room furniture pieces.
Buffet Table. The buffet table has long legs, topped by shorter cabinets and drawers. You’ll most often find this piece in the dining room. The original use for it was serving food, as its name indicates.
Sideboard. This piece has short or no legs, with cabinets that reach to the floor. Sometimes, this type of piece comes with a hutch on top for displaying fine china and other serveware and glassware. Unlike the buffet table, you can use it in other spaces besides the dining room.
Credenza. Similar to the sideboard, this piece has short or slender legs with cabinets, and can go in rooms outside the dining room. The main difference is that the credenza usually has sliding doors and can also be called a “console.”