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Hans Wegner Sideboard Model Ry-26 by Ry Møbler in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model Ry-26 by Ry Møbler in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sideboard Model Ry-26 by Ry Møbler in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-26 by Ry Møbler in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-26 by Ry Møbler in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-26 by Ry Møbler in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry møbler in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cane, Oak, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 by Ry Møbler in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 by Ry Møbler in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 by Ry Møbler in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sideboard model RY-25 / President designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Low Sideboard in Oak by H.W. Klein, 1960s
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Low Sideboard in Oak by H.W. Klein, 1960s

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Low Sideboard in Oak by H.W. Klein, 1960s

By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Lejre, DK

Great looking midcentury sideboard in oak designed by Maa. H.W. Klein. Made by Bramin furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Low Sideboard in Oak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Low Sideboard in Oak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Low Sideboard in Oak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s

By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Great looking midcentury sideboard in oak designed by Maa. Ib Kofod-Larsen. Made by Faarup

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Oak sideboard mod 4122 by Kaare Klint for Cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen
Oak sideboard mod 4122 by Kaare Klint for Cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen

Oak sideboard mod 4122 by Kaare Klint for Cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful and rare modernist sideboard by the father of Danish design, Kaare Klint. It is made of

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sideboard / Chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen in Oak from the 1960
Sideboard / Chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen in Oak from the 1960

Sideboard / Chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen in Oak from the 1960

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Sideboard / Chest of drawers, designed by Børge Mogensen of oak with 8 drawers and brass handles

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen, Denmark 1960s
Mid-Century Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen, Denmark 1960s

Mid-Century Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen, Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, Bruno Hansen

Located in Ranst, VAN

Beautiful sideboard designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen. The sideboard is finished in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Henning Kjaernulf attrib. Mid Century Danish Oak Carved Brutalist Credenza
Henning Kjaernulf attrib. Mid Century Danish Oak Carved Brutalist Credenza

Henning Kjaernulf attrib. Mid Century Danish Oak Carved Brutalist Credenza

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage Danish solid oak brutalist sideboard credenza c1970’s attributed to Henning Kjaernulf

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Two Door Oak Sideboard with Brass Handles Model 232
Borge Mogensen Two Door Oak Sideboard with Brass Handles Model 232

Borge Mogensen Two Door Oak Sideboard with Brass Handles Model 232

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Stamford, CT

Oak cabinet, model 232, also known as 'China' cabinet, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Oak Sideboard No. 232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s
Oak Sideboard No. 232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s

Oak Sideboard No. 232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Well crafted Børge Mogensen oak sideboard No. 232 manufactured by FDB Møbler as part of his China

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Low Scandinavian Oak Sideboard by H. W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
Low Scandinavian Oak Sideboard by H. W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s

Low Scandinavian Oak Sideboard by H. W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s

By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Good condition with normal signs of wear on the surface, see pictures.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Børge Mogensen Style Oak Sideboard or Credenza with Tapered Legs
Mid-Century Børge Mogensen Style Oak Sideboard or Credenza with Tapered Legs

Mid-Century Børge Mogensen Style Oak Sideboard or Credenza with Tapered Legs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Børge Mogensen style small oak sideboard with double sliding doors, delicate inset carved door

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Felt, Oak

Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 / President Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 / President Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 / President Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sideboard model RY-25 / President designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Carved Danish Oak Credenza in the manner of Henning Kjaernulf
Brutalist Carved Danish Oak Credenza in the manner of Henning Kjaernulf

Brutalist Carved Danish Oak Credenza in the manner of Henning Kjaernulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Lutz, FL

Large substantial Brutalist carved solid oak Danish sideboard credenza c.1970’s in the manner of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

CH 304 Saber Legged Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
CH 304 Saber Legged Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner

CH 304 Saber Legged Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

supported by oak saber shaped legs and brass bars. The interior includes six dovetailed drawers on the left

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Antique Sideboard
Antique Sideboard

Antique Sideboard

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chest of drawers from the beginning of the 20th century. Year: circa 1920 Wood: Oak

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1960s
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1960s

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard model 232 with china legs and 2 doors, inside

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

CH 304 Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
CH 304 Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner

CH 304 Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Carl Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

CH 304. Cross-legged sideboard in teak and oak with brass hangers, six drawers and two sliding

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Bureau / Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Arne Vodder, 1960's
Bureau / Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Arne Vodder, 1960's

Bureau / Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Arne Vodder, 1960's

By Arne Vodder

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Bureau / Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Arne Vodder, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Teak

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Sideboard
Hans Wegner Sideboard

Hans Wegner Sideboard

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

Oak sideboard designed by Hans Wegner and made by Ry Mobler. Still with the original shipping

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard Model RY 25 Designed by Hans J Wegner for Ry Möbler, Denmark, 1959
Sideboard Model RY 25 Designed by Hans J Wegner for Ry Möbler, Denmark, 1959

Sideboard Model RY 25 Designed by Hans J Wegner for Ry Möbler, Denmark, 1959

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Floating Sideboard by Harboe Sølvsten
Floating Sideboard by Harboe Sølvsten

Floating Sideboard by Harboe Sølvsten

Located in Lejre, DK

Floating or wall-mounted sideboard in oak with colored panels, handles in patinated leather

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage Sideboard Dresser, 1950s Brutalist
Vintage Sideboard Dresser, 1950s Brutalist

Vintage Sideboard Dresser, 1950s Brutalist

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage sideboard dresser 1950s brutalist Impressive solid oak sideboard from the 1950s. Design

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Arne Vodder Vamo Sideboard, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Vamo Sideboard, Rosewood

Arne Vodder Vamo Sideboard, Rosewood

By Arne Vodder

Located in London, England

Long sideboard with 4 doors designed by Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik, in Sønderborg, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Borger Mogensen Scandinavian sideboard for FDB. Made of teak. Oak base. Interior made of beech and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Beech, Oak, Teak, Pine

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard

By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik

Located in Cambridge, US

Denmark, ca. 1950s. A versatile sideboard or cabinet by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Oak, Teak

Sideboard by Kurt Østervig
Sideboard by Kurt Østervig

Sideboard by Kurt Østervig

By Vamo Møbelfabrik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sideboard in patinated oak with three doors. Maker Vamo Møbelfabrik.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Sideboard with Mirror
Antique Sideboard with Mirror

Antique Sideboard with Mirror

Located in Chorzów, PL

furniture Origin: France Wood: Oak and walnut Dimensions: 165 cm height, 144 cm width, diameter 55

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Two Tier Teak Sideboard
Large Two Tier Teak Sideboard

Large Two Tier Teak Sideboard

Located in London, GB

This exquisite mid-century teak sideboard is a striking blend of elegance, functionality, and fine

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Sideboard Ry-34
Hans J. Wegner Sideboard Ry-34

Hans J. Wegner Sideboard Ry-34

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Munich, DE

Hans J. Wegner Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture. Model: RY-34. Oak. The two tambour

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner, Low Rosewood Sideboard
Hans Wegner, Low Rosewood Sideboard

Hans Wegner, Low Rosewood Sideboard

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

A low sideboard by H. J. Wegner. Features a Brazilian rosewood front with two tambour doors

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen
Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen

Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

FA 66 - Sideboard in oak with four doors and four drawers. Maker Faarup.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner RY 26 - Sideboard in patinated oak and cane with square legs. Maker RY Møbler.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen
Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen

Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

FA 66 - Sideboard in patinated oak with four doors and four drawers. Ib Kofod Larsen / Faarup

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard vintage danese in rovere, 1960
Sideboard vintage danese in rovere, 1960

Sideboard vintage danese in rovere, 1960

Located in Torino, IT

Elegante sideboard in rovere vintage, autentico esempio di design danese mid-century. Le linee

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage Cabinet Sideboard Hans Wegner R.Y. Mobler
Vintage Cabinet Sideboard Hans Wegner R.Y. Mobler

Vintage Cabinet Sideboard Hans Wegner R.Y. Mobler

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage cabinet sideboard Hans Wegner R.Y. Mobler period 1950s designs Hans Wegner R.Y. Mobler

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Tall Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
Tall Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

Tall Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

By Ry Møbler

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Tall sideboard in patinated oak with sliding doors in cane and shoes in teak. Maker RY Møbler.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Linen Presses

Materials

Oak

BM 57 sideboard by Børge Mogensen
BM 57 sideboard by Børge Mogensen

BM 57 sideboard by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

BM 57 - sideboard in oak with folding doors. Børge Mogensen / P. Lauritzen & Son.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Tall sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
Tall sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

Tall sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

By Ry Møbler

Located in Copenhagen, DK

RY 20, tall separated sideboard in patinated oak with sliding doors in original cane. Maker Ry

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

FA66 Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen
FA66 Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen

FA66 Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

FA 66 - sideboard in patinated oak with four doors, four drawers and interior with drawers. Ib

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Furniture
Sideboard by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Furniture

Sideboard by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Furniture

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sideboard by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup furniture. Model: FA66. Oak. Nice refinished condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for K.P.Furniture.
Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for K.P.Furniture.

Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for K.P.Furniture.

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sideboard by Kurt Østervig for K.P.Furniture. Solid oak, leather inserts in the handles. Nice

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik 1960s
Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik 1960s

Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik 1960s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Danish low sideboard in oak. Four sliding doors and 4 drawers in front. Inside with shelves. Design

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen
Sideboard by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen

Sideboard by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sideboard by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen. Design 1957 Oak. Nice refinished condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

RY 26 Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
RY 26 Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

RY 26 Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

RY 26 - Sideboard in oak with two sliding doors and interior. Maker Ry Møbler.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Rare Early 20th Century Sideboard by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Rare Early 20th Century Sideboard by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

Rare Early 20th Century Sideboard by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Sideboard by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, c. 1919, Denmark L 78" x D 17.5" x H 41" FDV11572

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

RY 26 Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
RY 26 Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

RY 26 Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

RY 26 - Sideboard in oak with interior and doors in patinated cane. Maker RY Møbler.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cane, Oak

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture
Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture. Oak. Nice refinished condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture
Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture. Model: RY-26. Oak. Nice vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Normann Copenhagen Jalousi Sideboard Green Designed by Simon Legald
Normann Copenhagen Jalousi Sideboard Green Designed by Simon Legald

Normann Copenhagen Jalousi Sideboard Green Designed by Simon Legald

By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen

Located in New York, NY

Jalousi is constructed of MDF and veneered with lacquered oak. The front doors are made of plastic

Category

2010s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture
Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture. Oak and cane. Nice condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Cane

Scandinavian vintage sideboard by Børge Mogensen for FDB
Scandinavian vintage sideboard by Børge Mogensen for FDB

Scandinavian vintage sideboard by Børge Mogensen for FDB

By C.M. Madsen, FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Brescia, IT

Sideboard in teak con base in rovere, ante a battente con chiave originale, mensole interne e

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Teak

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Danish Oak Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish oak sideboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Danish oak sideboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. Find 139 options for an antique or vintage Danish oak sideboard now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Danish oak 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 Danish oak sideboard made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made Danish oak sideboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen and Ib Kofod-Larsen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Danish Oak Sideboard?

Prices for a Danish oak sideboard start at $1,177 and top out at $22,076 with the average selling for $5,479.

Finding the Right Sideboards for You

An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.

Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.

Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)

The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.

Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.

If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.

Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.

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