Should a sideboard be taller than a table?

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Yes, a sideboard should generally be taller than a dining table in the same space. Look for a sideboard that is about four to six inches taller than the dining tabletop. The shortest pieces you should consider are those of equal height to the table. If your sideboard is shorter than the dining table, your room may look out of proportion. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sideboards.

1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023

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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Sideboards

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Brass

Antique c1880s Solid Mahogany Top Brass Ball & Claw Feet Sideboards Buffet MINT

$4,401

Pair of Regency-style sideboards in molded oak and marble

Located in Paris, FR

This imposing and beautiful pair of sideboards is part of a rare and important Regency-style dining

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Vintage 1920s French Regency Buffets

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Oak

Pair of Regency-style sideboards in molded oak and marble

$10,767 / set

Contemporary Solid Rosewood and Birdseye Maple Sideboard / Buffet

Located in Germantown, MD

A clean Contemporary Solid Rosewood and solid Birdseye Maple Buffet / storage cabinet with clean

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Late 20th Century American Modern Sideboards

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Birdseye Maple, Rosewood

Contemporary Solid Rosewood and Birdseye Maple Sideboard / Buffet

$2,495

Guillerme & Chambron Oak and Ceramic Buffet Sideboard, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in New York, NY

This sideboard by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1960s, is a robust piece that speaks to the duo’s sense of material clarity and proportion. Constructed in solid ...

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