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What is the difference between a sideboard and a cabinet?
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The difference between a sideboard and a cabinet is the specificity of the terms. A cabinet is any piece of furniture that features interior storage space hidden behind one or more doors. On the other hand, a sideboard is a long, low cabinet often used to store tableware and linens in dining rooms. Shop a diverse assortment of sideboards and other cabinets on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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French 1940s Sideboard with Carved Star Motif in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, oak, France, 1940s
This French oak sideboard from the 1940s reflects a calm and balanced design typical of the period. Made from oak, it shows a beautiful natural grain a...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Italian Modern Walnut and Leather Sideboard with Undulating Cornice, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare sideboard was produced in Italy during the 1950s by a master cabinetmaker. While the exact designer remains unknown, the piece reflects the refined decorative modernis...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Melchiorre Bega Custom Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Melchiorre Bega for Vittorio Bega Arredamenti, sideboard, walnut, Italy, 1950s
A rare, possibly one-of-a-kind sideboard that stands as an exceptional example of Italian mid-century...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
French Sideboard in Solid Elm by Skilled Craftsman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, elm, France, 1970s
Stunning lived-in credenza made in France in the 1970s. This piece contains ample storage space, structured with shelves and four drawers, displaying e...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm
French Modernist Sideboard in Oak and Raffia, 1950s, Two Sliding Doors
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant French modernist sideboard from the 1950s, crafted in oak and oak veneer, embodying the restrained sophistication of postwar French design. Clean architectural lines are soft...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Raffia, Oak
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Japanese Tansu chest, distinguished by its long horizontal form, stable structure, and refined presence that quietly commands attention. Although minimal in d...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
