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Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?

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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