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1700s Sideboard

Early 18th Century, Danish Baroque Oak Sideboard, Carved Details, 1700s-1750s
Early 18th Century, Danish Baroque Oak Sideboard, Carved Details, 1700s-1750s

Early 18th Century, Danish Baroque Oak Sideboard, Carved Details, 1700s-1750s

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and characterful Danish Baroque piece dating from the 18th century, originally constructed as a traditional oak chest and later thoughtfully converted into a sideboard or cabi...

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Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Sideboards

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Oak

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Antique Sideboard, French Louis XIII Style Geometric, Carved Sideboard
Antique Sideboard, French Louis XIII Style Geometric, Carved Sideboard

Antique Sideboard, French Louis XIII Style Geometric, Carved Sideboard

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous Antique Sideboard, French Louis XIII Style Geometric, Carved, 18th C., 1700s!!

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Sideboards

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Wood

1700s / 1800s   Antique French Breton, Figural, Carved, Oak, Draw Leaf Table
1700s / 1800s   Antique French Breton, Figural, Carved, Oak, Draw Leaf Table

1700s / 1800s Antique French Breton, Figural, Carved, Oak, Draw Leaf Table

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous Antique Draw Leaf Table, French Breton, Figural, Carved, Oak, 18th / 19th Century, 1700s / 1800s!! See also matching sideboard and chairs!!

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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Country Home Sideboard
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Country Home Sideboard

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Country Home Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish late 1700s country home gustavian sideboard. The sideboard is pine and has the original paint dry scraped by hand.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine

Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Patina
Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Patina

Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Patina

Located in Kramfors, SE

Genuine Swedish antique sideboard from the late 1700s. The sideboard is made from solid pine in gustavian style with all the classic gustavian features, such as the carved wooden dec...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine

Rich in Character 18th Century British Oak Welsh Sideboard
Rich in Character 18th Century British Oak Welsh Sideboard

Rich in Character 18th Century British Oak Welsh Sideboard

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Bought in the South of England, this is a museum quality early sideboard from the 1700s. skirt 18" h #4517.

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Antique 18th Century Welsh Sideboards

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Oak

Early 18th Century Italian Rare Antique Sideboard in Solid Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Rare Antique Sideboard in Solid Walnut

Early 18th Century Italian Rare Antique Sideboard in Solid Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

These long sideboard in the 1700s were intended for castles or monasteries.

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Sideboards

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Walnut

Late 1700s Swedish Gustavian Pale Green Sideboard
Late 1700s Swedish Gustavian Pale Green Sideboard

Late 1700s Swedish Gustavian Pale Green Sideboard

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H 50.79 in W 46.86 in D 15.75 in

Late 1700s Swedish Gustavian Pale Green Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

Made during the late 1700s. The sideboard has two doors and each door has a ribbed decor.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian White Sideboard
18th Century Swedish Gustavian White Sideboard

18th Century Swedish Gustavian White Sideboard

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H 35.44 in W 52.37 in D 19.3 in

18th Century Swedish Gustavian White Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

White Gustavian sideboard made during the last years of the 1700s.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine

18th Century Painted French Enfilade with Rouge Royal Marble Top
18th Century Painted French Enfilade with Rouge Royal Marble Top

18th Century Painted French Enfilade with Rouge Royal Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

An exquisitely patinated Louis XV enfilade, hand-carved from oak in the 1700s, this large French sideboard features a luxurious 1 1/4″ thick rouge marble top with gray and cream vein...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

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Marble

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1700s Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1700s sideboard available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and softwood, every 1700s sideboard was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1700s sideboard, we have 29 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1700s sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1700s sideboard, designed in the Georgian, louis xv or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1700s sideboard over the years, but those crafted by Louis Majorelle and Zanaboni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1700s Sideboard?

Prices for a 1700s sideboard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,550 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,544.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1700s Sideboard

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Sideboards are cabinets with shelves and drawers used to store serving utensils, dinnerware and table linens.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The purpose of a sideboard is to provide a place to store and organize items for the home. Often used in dining rooms, sideboards work well for keeping serveware and dinnerware free of dust and hidden when not in use. Some people use sideboards to house entertainment centers, media, games and other odds and ends in living rooms, or place them in entryways to provide places to stash cold-weather accessories, bags and shoes. Explore a large collection of sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A kitchen sideboard is a piece of furniture used for serving food and storing serving dishes and table linens. Kitchen sideboards long and often sit low to the ground. Shop vintage sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The terms buffet and sideboard are used interchangeably, although buffets generally have higher legs and stand 34 to 38 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    What you can use instead of a sideboard depends on your specific needs. If you're looking for a place to set up buffet spreads when entertaining guests, a console table may be a good option. For storing or displaying items in the dining room, try a bar cabinet, hutch, bookshelf or floating wall shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining room furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The difference between a sideboard and a server mostly pertains to usage. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room (today, sideboards can sometimes be found in living rooms and foyers). In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard. Sideboards have short legs or no legs at all. A server is very slim and is meant to be placed along the dining room wall. It is shorter and takes up less room than a sideboard and is also considered to be more formal than a sideboard — a sideboard might offer a surface to serve dinner, whereas a server might best be used to serve dessert. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary sideboards and servers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The difference between a sideboard and a hutch is that a sideboard is a side table with cabinet doors that was originally used for serving, most often in a dining room (now, you might find a sideboard in a foyer or living room). A hutch is essentially a storage piece made of two parts — there is a set of shelves or cabinets on top of a lower unit, which features a counter and either cabinets or a set of drawers. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard. A hutch might be of help in serving tea or other beverages, but it is more of a case piece than it is a piece of furniture that is used for serving. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary sideboards and hutches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a sideboard should generally be taller than a dining table in the same space. Look for a sideboard that is about four to six inches taller than the dining tabletop. The shortest pieces you should consider are those of equal height to the table. If your sideboard is shorter than the dining table, your room may look out of proportion. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sideboards.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, you can generally use a sideboard as a TV stand. If you plan to rest the TV on the top of a sideboard, double-check that its weight capacity is great enough to support the weight of the television safely. You may also want to drill the back of the sideboard to add holes for the cords and cables that connect the components of your home theater system. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sideboards.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How tall a sideboard should be in a living room varies. Most sideboards are 34 to 36 inches tall. If you're using a sideboard as a television stand, the sideboard should be tall enough to allow the center of the television screen to be at eye level. Otherwise, you can typically choose any size sideboard. Shop a range of sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a G Plan sideboard, look for the maker's mark. Nearly all pieces produced by the British maker are marked, but G Plan utilized different markings over the years. For example, pieces from the 1950s and ’60s often display a gold foil oval label emblazoned with the words "E Gomme, High Wycombe." You can find images of all G Plan labels and marks on trusted online resources. You can also ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to help you with the identification process. Explore a wide range of G Plan sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Buffet tables and sideboards are both types of cabinet furniture. Though often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece which is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard (it's not uncommon to find a sideboard in a foyer, however). Find a wide range of mid-century modern buffets and sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a buffet and a sideboard is that a buffet is usually slightly taller than a sideboard. However, both types of tables are typically found in the dining room and both serve the same function as a place to put serving dishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    How long a sideboard should be in a dining room depends on the size of the space and the dimensions of the accompanying dining table. Generally, a dining table should be larger than a sideboard to ensure a balanced look. You also want to ensure that there is at least 24 inches of space between the sideboard and other furnishings to provide enough clearance for walking. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of sideboards.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    "Credenza" and "sideboard" are largely used interchangeably today; credenza more often describes a lower, mid-century modern piece, while sideboard can skew toward taller, more ornate antique designs.

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