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Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?

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Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?

A sideboard is nearly the same thing as a buffet, but slightly shorter. Standing against a wall in a dining room, a sideboard’s main function is to supply an easily accessible surface for serving trays, bowls or plates of food.

1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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Circa 1960s English Credenza by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s credenza by Alfred Cox, England. Satinwood. Dovetailed drawer construction. Labels: "AC" and "Handcraft Quality Furniture, Registered Trade Mark". Comprised of three vert...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Satinwood

Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s
By Alfred Cox
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid-century walnut dressing table from Alfred Cox, circa 1950s. The dressing table includes six drawers and a fixed mirror Height to the top of the mirror is 138 cm 
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Wardrobe from Alfred Cox, 1950s
By Alfred Cox, Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern wardrobe - Manufactured by Alfred Cox in the UK - Retailed through Heal's during the 1960s - Made from walnut and walnut Veneer - Featuring two hanging rails an...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Mid Centiruy Modern Vintage Alfred Cox BedSide Nightstand End Table Danish Style
By Alfred Cox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace timeless elegance with these Mid Century Modern Vintage Alfred Cox Bedside tables, a true testament to classic British craftsmanship. At Mid Century Traders, we are passionat...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Alfred COX Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers Circa 1952 English Oak
By Alfred Cox
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Alfred Cox circa 1952 Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers which are part of a suite. This is a very well made chest, a ver...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Dresser Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox Danish Style
By Alfred Cox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of mid-century design with our stunning dresser by Alfred Cox, available exclusively at Mid Century Traders. This gorgeous dresser, made from exquisite walnut v...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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