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French Sideboard In Solid Blond Oak, Late 19th Century
French Sideboard In Solid Blond Oak, Late 19th Century

French Sideboard In Solid Blond Oak, Late 19th Century

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

The doors once opened let a shelf appear. This rustic style sideboard is robust. It comes from the kitchens of a castle located near the Loire.

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1890s French Campaign Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Antique circa 1900 Hand Painted Green Distressed Sideboard Cupboard Cabinet
Antique circa 1900 Hand Painted Green Distressed Sideboard Cupboard Cabinet

Antique circa 1900 Hand Painted Green Distressed Sideboard Cupboard Cabinet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made, Indian circa 1900 rustic painted sideboard A very good looking and utilitarian piece, it’s a nicely sized, to be used...

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Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Hardwood

Pine cupboard, circa 1920
Pine cupboard, circa 1920

Pine cupboard, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The soft color scheme and charming signs of wear give the sideboard a warm, rustic look. A characterful and timeless piece that combines ambiance and functionality in any interior.

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1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Glass, Pine

18th Century Country French Server
18th Century Country French Server

18th Century Country French Server

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rustic French sideboard. Perfect for vanity cabinet.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Sideboards
French 18th Century Sideboards

French 18th Century Sideboards

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Rustic Directoire Sideboard is made of blond walnut with a black marble top.

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Marble

Workbench Console Table
Workbench Console Table

Workbench Console Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rustic workbench. Perfect for sideboard, console table, sofa table or entry foyer table.

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19th Century American Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

1900s French Provincial Wooden Buffet with Drawers and Cabinet Storage
1900s French Provincial Wooden Buffet with Drawers and Cabinet Storage

1900s French Provincial Wooden Buffet with Drawers and Cabinet Storage

Located in High Point, NC

The recessed panels and turned wooden knobs highlight traditional provincial detailing, while the warm patina enhances its rustic charm. Perfect as a sideboard, console, or workspace...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Rustic Sideboard
Vintage Boho Rustic Sideboard

Vintage Boho Rustic Sideboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Boho sideboard. A beautiful rustic frame that has been fully restored to its former glory.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Dresser, circa Early 20th Century
Vintage Wood Dresser, circa Early 20th Century

Vintage Wood Dresser, circa Early 20th Century

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage case piece with drawers; suitable for dresser, office and desk storage, or rustic sideboard. Please inquire for condition specifics; fantastic patina, sturdy construction, a...

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Early 20th Century Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Metal

Primitive Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Primitive Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Primitive Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Monoxylite; Rustic; Sideboard; Buffet; Dressoir; Cabinet; Auvergne; France; Folk Art; 19th Century; Writing Desk; 19th-century folk art cabinet from France, handcrafted from solid ...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Vintage European Farmhouse Hunt Board Two-Drawer Dresser — Primitive Country
Vintage European Farmhouse Hunt Board Two-Drawer Dresser — Primitive Country

Vintage European Farmhouse Hunt Board Two-Drawer Dresser — Primitive Country

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It stands 36 inches tall, with a generous 41-inch width and 18-inch depth, making it perfect as an entryway console, rustic sideboard, or unique accent storage cabinet.

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Late 19th Century European Shaker Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rustic Corner Sideboard
18th Century Swedish Rustic Corner Sideboard

18th Century Swedish Rustic Corner Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish corner sideboard with old paint and authentic patina. The sideboard is made in northern Sweden circa 1790 in Folk Art. Made by hand in Swedish pine. The lock and key...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Rustic Early 19th Century Console ~ Sideboard ~ Sofa Table
Rustic Early 19th Century Console ~ Sideboard ~ Sofa Table

Rustic Early 19th Century Console ~ Sideboard ~ Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Rustic Early 19th Century Console ~ Sideboard ~ Sofa Table is a fine example of time-honored craftsmanship and carefully selected materials being able to stand the test of time!

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Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Early 19th-C. Rustic American Apothecary Cabinet / Credenza / Sideboard
Early 19th-C. Rustic American Apothecary Cabinet / Credenza / Sideboard

Early 19th-C. Rustic American Apothecary Cabinet / Credenza / Sideboard

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a wonderful piece with a statement making size! This is an early American Rustic apothecary cabinet. It is hand painted and carved . It dates to the early part of the 19th ce...

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Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Sideboard with Rustic Patina Manufactured, 1790
Gustavian Sideboard with Rustic Patina Manufactured, 1790

Gustavian Sideboard with Rustic Patina Manufactured, 1790

Located in Kramfors, SE

Gustavian sideboard from northern Sweden. Rustic patina. The sideboard has an unusual construction with drawers on the inside.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Sideboard
19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Sideboard

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Pine Sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Delightful traditional Swedish cupboard, circa 1860. Presented in original 19th century paint which has taken on a desirable color from natural fading. Top surface with shaped ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Early Rustic Oak Sideboard From Italy, Circa 1750
Early Rustic Oak Sideboard From Italy, Circa 1750

Early Rustic Oak Sideboard From Italy, Circa 1750

Located in Nashville, TN

Early Rustic Oak Sideboard From Italy, Circa 1750. Superb model with original paint and hardware.

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1750s European Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Antique Swedish Genuine Rustic Blue Low Country Pine Sideboard
Antique Swedish Genuine Rustic Blue Low Country Pine Sideboard

Antique Swedish Genuine Rustic Blue Low Country Pine Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique rustic low sideboard from the early 1800s, around 1820 to 1840.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Antique French Country Provincial White Scalloped Rustic Buffet Sideboard
Antique French Country Provincial White Scalloped Rustic Buffet Sideboard

Antique French Country Provincial White Scalloped Rustic Buffet Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French country provincial white scalloped rustic buffet sideboard 82" 19th century French provincial scalloped sideboard.

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Hardwood

Monumental Antique Solid Rustic Oak Georgian Country Chest, Sideboard
Monumental Antique Solid Rustic Oak Georgian Country Chest, Sideboard

Monumental Antique Solid Rustic Oak Georgian Country Chest, Sideboard

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Monumental Antique solid rustic oak Arts & Crafts country chest, sideboard.

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Antique Genuine Rustic Northern Swedish Gustavian Tall Wood Red Sideboard
Antique Genuine Rustic Northern Swedish Gustavian Tall Wood Red Sideboard

Antique Genuine Rustic Northern Swedish Gustavian Tall Wood Red Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

Gustavian sideboard from northern Sweden made during the late 18th century, around 1790 to 1800. The sideboard has the original paint with genuine distress and authentic patina. The ...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Rustic Low White Country Sideboard with Drawers
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Rustic Low White Country Sideboard with Drawers

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Rustic Low White Country Sideboard with Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

White country sideboard with interior drawers from Northern Sweden. The sideboard is from around 1860 and made by hand in solid pine. In total the sideboard has 15 smaller drawers, a...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina
Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina

Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina

Located in Kramfors, SE

Early 19th century sideboard in gustavian style. Made in northern Sweden from solid pine around 1820.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

18th Century Chinese Sideboard
18th Century Chinese Sideboard

18th Century Chinese Sideboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rustic country style Chinese, Shanxi province country style Qianlong Qing period Altar coffer or sideboard, with two centre doors, two side drawers.

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Rustic 19th Century Scandinavian Pine Cobbler’s Bench
Rustic 19th Century Scandinavian Pine Cobbler’s Bench

Rustic 19th Century Scandinavian Pine Cobbler’s Bench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare and unusual find on our travels around Sweden, likely to be a cobbler's or a silversmith's workbench made in pine, and due to it's dimensions it lends itself perfectly to become...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Antique pine sideboard, circa 1910
Antique pine sideboard, circa 1910

Antique pine sideboard, circa 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This charming sideboard, dating from around 1910, is a true treasure for lovers of authentic furniture. The sideboard is in its original condition, with the original paint and a beau...

Category

1910s Hungarian Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Unusual 19th Century Pine Sideboard Workbench
Unusual 19th Century Pine Sideboard Workbench

Unusual 19th Century Pine Sideboard Workbench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Unusual 19th century pine sideboard workbench, circa 1880. Fantastic opportunity to own a rustic workbench and become a unique installation sideboard.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Antique English Pine Sideboard With Ebonized Knobs
Antique English Pine Sideboard With Ebonized Knobs

Antique English Pine Sideboard With Ebonized Knobs

Located in Centennial, CO

A monumental antique early 20th century English pine sideboard with modern ebonized knobs. The old pine is freshly waxed and buffed to a buttery soft shine.

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Early 20th Century British Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Pine Sideboard Chest Dresser
18th Century Italian Pine Sideboard Chest Dresser

18th Century Italian Pine Sideboard Chest Dresser

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental 18th century Italian pine chest of drawers, sideboard, or dresser. Features a gorgeous aged pine patina with rounded front corners and nine large storage drawers each havi...

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19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Sideboard Enfilade
19th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Sideboard Enfilade

19th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Sideboard Enfilade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century sideboard, enfilade, or buffet made in the French Provincial style.

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard with Stunning Patina
Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard with Stunning Patina

Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard with Stunning Patina

Located in IT

This early 20th-century Chinese elm wood sideboard features a stunning natural patina, showcasing its rich history and timeless elegance. Handcrafted from durable elm wood, this anti...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Elm

20th Century Italian Rustic Buffet in Fir Wood
20th Century Italian Rustic Buffet in Fir Wood

20th Century Italian Rustic Buffet in Fir Wood

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This rustic Italian sideboard, crafted from solid fir wood in the first half of the 20th century, embodies simplicity and functionality.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Fir

19th-century English Pine Sideboard
19th-century English Pine Sideboard

19th-century English Pine Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This charming 19th-century pine sideboard exudes rustic simplicity with timeless appeal.

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19th Century English Country Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

19th Century Danish Sideboard or Buffet in Pine with Rope-Turned Columns
19th Century Danish Sideboard or Buffet in Pine with Rope-Turned Columns

19th Century Danish Sideboard or Buffet in Pine with Rope-Turned Columns

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Danish server in pine with two convex fluted drawers over two cabinet doors and rope-turned columns flanking each. Scandinavian or German, circa 1860. Cabinet doors open independen...

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1860s Scandinavian Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Mid 1800s Genuine Swedish Country Pine Sideboard
Mid 1800s Genuine Swedish Country Pine Sideboard

Mid 1800s Genuine Swedish Country Pine Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish rustic country home sideboard made around 1830 to 1840.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Country Georgian Oak Sideboard Dresser
19th Century English Country Georgian Oak Sideboard Dresser

19th Century English Country Georgian Oak Sideboard Dresser

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century Georgian oak sideboard, console, or dresser with three storage drawers.

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Country Pine Sideboard Server or Buffet
19th Century English Country Pine Sideboard Server or Buffet

19th Century English Country Pine Sideboard Server or Buffet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century English country sideboard server or buffet constructed from aged thick pine.

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19th Century English Country Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Colonial Geometric Front Sideboard with Drawers and Doors
18th Century Spanish Colonial Geometric Front Sideboard with Drawers and Doors

18th Century Spanish Colonial Geometric Front Sideboard with Drawers and Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Surrounding each panel, petite star-shaped motifs add an additional layer of intricacy and charm, enriching the sideboard's visual appeal. The iron hardware enhances the sideboard's...

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18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Iron

Rural Wabi Sabi Cupboard, Art Populaire, France, 19th Century
Rural Wabi Sabi Cupboard, Art Populaire, France, 19th Century

Rural Wabi Sabi Cupboard, Art Populaire, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rural; Rustic; Wabi Sabi; cupboard; Cabinet; Sideboard; Storage Space; Art Populaire; 19th Century; France; French Craftsmanship; Haute-Savoie; Breton; Auvergnat; The upper part of ...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Renaissance Style Confiturier
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Renaissance Style Confiturier

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Renaissance Style Confiturier

Located in Forney, TX

The cabinet's large, substantially sized proportions allow it to be used a variety of ways in a variety of different settings, including as a tall sculpture display pedestal in a lux...

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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Rustic Sideboard
19th Century Rustic Sideboard

19th Century Rustic Sideboard

Located in Lannebert, FR

19th Century Rustic Sideboard with a lovely patine

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Rustic Sideboard Table Workbench
Rustic Sideboard Table Workbench

Rustic Sideboard Table Workbench

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rustic sideboard workbench table from a farm in Quebec

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian French Provincial Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Italian Rustic Sideboard
Italian Rustic Sideboard

Italian Rustic Sideboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

2 drawer sideboard, breadboard ends, with molding back and front

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Sideboard

Persimmon Finish Rustic Sideboard
Persimmon Finish Rustic Sideboard

Persimmon Finish Rustic Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American wood sideboard with a sweet persimmon colored finish. United States circa 1880. Good vintage condition with wear throughout that is consistent with age and use.

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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Paint

Georgian Painted Server
Georgian Painted Server

Georgian Painted Server

Located in Port Chester, NY

A classic Georgian galleried server. This rustic sideboard from Wales looks black in the photographs, but it is actually a very, very dark green.

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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Antique French  Server with a Blue-gray Painted Base
Antique French  Server with a Blue-gray Painted Base

Antique French Server with a Blue-gray Painted Base

Located in Port Chester, NY

An antique server from France. This rustic sideboard has a deep, honey colored pine top and a base recently painted in a soft blue-gray.

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19th Century French Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Rustic Pine Sideboard
Rustic Pine Sideboard

Rustic Pine Sideboard

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming rustic pine sideboard made in Italy or Spain during the 19th century.

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19th Century Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Rustic Adirondack Sideboard
Rustic Adirondack Sideboard

Rustic Adirondack Sideboard

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

A rustic birch/twig sideboard in the Adirondack tradition made in the late 19th century in the United States.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Birch

Rustic Italian sideboard
Rustic Italian sideboard

Rustic Italian sideboard

Located in New Orleans, LA

Long painted Italian sideboard with two panelled doors. Single board top; original hand-wrought hardward. Interior shelves.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rustic Sideboard

French Rustic White Painted Sideboard
French Rustic White Painted Sideboard

French Rustic White Painted Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Rustic white painted sideboard with seven drawers.

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Early 20th Century Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Rustic Oak Sideboard, circa 1890
Rustic Oak Sideboard, circa 1890

Rustic Oak Sideboard, circa 1890

Located in Evergreen, CO

This rustic, oak sideboard, which was crafted in the late 19th century, features a beveled top with a plate groove; a narrow center drawer flanked by wider side drawers with brass kn...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Vintage Rustic Apothecary Collectors Drawers Unit Low Sideboard
Vintage Rustic Apothecary Collectors Drawers Unit Low Sideboard

Vintage Rustic Apothecary Collectors Drawers Unit Low Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

A stunning set of rustic apothecary/collector drawers with a stunning patina. 16 Drawerswith wooden handles. The right ones being narrow in width. We believe the piece has been ha...

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Early 20th Century British Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Rustic walnut sideboard from Pyrenees region.
Rustic walnut sideboard from Pyrenees region.

Rustic walnut sideboard from Pyrenees region.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very rustic.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Walnut

Antique Sideboard Dresser Rustic Solid Oak Carved 19th Century Farmhouse
Antique Sideboard Dresser Rustic Solid Oak Carved 19th Century Farmhouse

Antique Sideboard Dresser Rustic Solid Oak Carved 19th Century Farmhouse

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A beautiful antique carved solid oak sideboard of small proportions, ideal for small spaces or hallway rectangular oak top above two frieze drawers, over two heavily carved paneled c...

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19th Century Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Antique Lowboy Sideboard Dresser Rustic Solid Oak Carved, 19th Century
Antique Lowboy Sideboard Dresser Rustic Solid Oak Carved, 19th Century

Antique Lowboy Sideboard Dresser Rustic Solid Oak Carved, 19th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A 19th century solid oak 'Lowboy' sideboard, rectangular oak top above small central frieze drawer flanked by two large panelled drawers all with brass drop handles, shaped apron, st...

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19th Century Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Oak

English Pine Sideboard Dresser Base Large Arts & Crafts Country Farm Rustic
English Pine Sideboard Dresser Base Large Arts & Crafts Country Farm Rustic

English Pine Sideboard Dresser Base Large Arts & Crafts Country Farm Rustic

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive 19th century pine dresser base. The top with chamfered edges and fitted two long shaped front drawers to frieze. A central cupboard enclosed storage flanked by drawe...

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19th Century English Antique Rustic Sideboard

Materials

Pine

Blue Painted Elm Sideboard
Blue Painted Elm Sideboard

Blue Painted Elm Sideboard

Located in New York, NY

Blue painted elm sideboard with three upper drawers and three doors, each section with an interior shelf

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19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Rustic Sideboard

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Antique Rustic Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique rustic sideboard available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, every antique rustic sideboard was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique rustic sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique rustic sideboard made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Rustic Sideboard?

An antique rustic sideboard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,796, while the lowest priced sells for $767 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

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.

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