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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.

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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. These pieces were usually retailed through Heals . The dressing table includes six drawers and a mirror which tilt...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Walnut

Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s

Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s

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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

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Dresser Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox Danish Style

Mid Century Modern Vintage Dresser Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox Danish Style

$1,195
Mid Century Modern Teak Wardrobe Armoire by Alfred Cox Danish Style Bedroom
By Alfred Cox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning wardrobe by renowned British furniture maker Alfred Cox, this Mid Century Modern Teak Wardrobe Armoire exemplifies Danish style with unmatched craftsmanship. Offering grea...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak, Wood

Mid Century Modern Teak Wardrobe Armoire by Alfred Cox Danish Style Bedroom

Mid Century Modern Teak Wardrobe Armoire by Alfred Cox Danish Style Bedroom

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Mid-Century Walnut Headboard from Alfred Cox, 1950s
By Alfred Cox
Located in South Shields, GB
This beautiful headboard from Alfred Cox was retailed through Heal’s in the 1950s. A matching pair of bedside tables is available in a separate listing.
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mid-Century Walnut Headboard from Alfred Cox, 1950s

Mid-Century Walnut Headboard from Alfred Cox, 1950s

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Blonde Mid Century Chest Of Drawers Tallboy Highboy Walnut Alfred Cox Heals 1960
By Alfred Cox, Heal's
Located in London, GB
A very impressive, rare and strikingly attractive Mid Century blonde walnut chest of drawers in lovely vintage condition. Retailed by Heal’s, designed by Alfred Cox and made by his m...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Blonde Mid Century Chest Of Drawers Tallboy Highboy Walnut Alfred Cox Heals 1960

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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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Alfred COX Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers Circa 1952 English Oak

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