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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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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 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

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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Teak

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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Satinwood, Teak, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Triple Door Wardrobe from Alfred Cox, 1950s
By Alfred Cox, Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
A well-proportioned mid-century triple wardrobe by Alfred Cox, finished in richly figured walnut and raised on tapered legs. The clean-lined design is complemented by turned wooden h...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Wardrobe from Alfred Cox, 1950s
By Alfred Cox, Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
A stylish mid-century walnut wardrobe by Alfred Cox, featuring beautifully figured ripple walnut veneers, tapered legs and original turned handles. The interior is fitted with ha...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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