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Swedish mid century modern elm and birch sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
sideboard, using elm, birch and burr veneers. Front 3 doors veneered in matched elm, burr decoration to top
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Birch, Walnut

Set of Four French Cocktail Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Design
By Carl Moser 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
or bar cart. These glasses also add a Don Draper, Mad Men vibe adorning a credenza or sideboard. Use
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Retro Sideboard Used

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Glass

vintage sideboard sideboard teak Ulferts Tibro
By Ulferts Swedish, Alberts Tibro
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sideboard sideboard teak Ulferts Tibro period 60's design Ulferts Tibro Sweden
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1960s Swedish Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Retro sideboard  sideboard  teak  Ulferts  Tibro
vintage sideboard  sideboard  teak  Ulferts  Tibro
H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 16.93 in
Italian Sideboard
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This vintage Italian sideboard has an overwhelming presence. The main body is crafted from mahogany
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Metal

Retro Italian Sideboard
Italian Sideboard
H 35.83 in W 30.32 in D 118.9 in
Gerard Guermonprez sideboard
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in PARIS, FR
sideboard with 4 doors, they open using 2 brass buttons on each side. Plaque by designer Gérard Guermonprez
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Wood, Birch, Walnut

Retro Gerard Guermonprez sideboard
Gerard Guermonprez sideboard
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 86.62 in
Vintage Drexel Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Drexel Sideboard in excellent condition Simple yet sophisticated
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1980s North American Renaissance Retro Sideboard Used

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Mahogany

Retro Drexel Sideboard
Vintage Drexel Sideboard
H 40 in W 67 in D 23 in
1960s Sideboard, Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sideboard from the 1960s. High quality corpus in teak veneer with two sliding doors, four
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Retro  1960s Sideboard, Bramin
 1960s Sideboard, Bramin
H 31.5 in W 88.19 in D 17.72 in
1960s Sideboard, Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sideboard from the 1960s by H.W. Klein for Bramin. High quality corpus in teak veneer with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Retro  1960s Sideboard, Bramin
 1960s Sideboard, Bramin
H 31.89 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
1960s Sideboard, Bramin
By H.W. Klein, Design Bramin
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sideboard from the 1960s by H.W. Klein for Bramin. High quality corpus in teak veneer with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Formica, Teak

Retro  1960s Sideboard, Bramin
 1960s Sideboard, Bramin
H 31.89 in W 88.59 in D 17.33 in
Diagonal Large Sideboard
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Diagonal model sideboard designed by Jordi Vilanova i Bosch in the seventies, with an imposing
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1960s Spanish Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Steel

Diagonal Large Sideboard
Diagonal Large Sideboard
H 31.5 in W 129.93 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Scandinavian Sideboard
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Scandinavian sideboard of the highest order. This was made in Norway
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Sideboard
Vintage Scandinavian Sideboard
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 18.9 in
Cabinet/Sideboard 1970s
By Meblo
Located in Ljubljana, SI
use.
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Hardwood

Cabinet/Sideboard 1970s
Cabinet/Sideboard 1970s
H 19.49 in W 46.46 in D 15.16 in
1970s Credenza - Sideboard
Located in Hellerup, DK
credenza is in good condition but has some patina according to age and use, and it has a few old and
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1970s French Brutalist Retro Sideboard Used

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Oak

1970s Credenza - Sideboard
1970s Credenza - Sideboard
H 29.93 in W 102.37 in D 18.51 in
Michel Pigneres Mirrored Sideboard
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Pigneres, sideboard, brass, chrome-plated steel, mirror, France, 1960s This exquisite
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Michel Pigneres Mirrored Sideboard
Michel Pigneres Mirrored Sideboard
H 30.12 in W 59.45 in D 19.69 in
1950s Sideboard, Oldenburger Möbelwerkstätten
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare sideboard from the 1950s by Erich Stratmann for Oldenburger Möbelwerkstätten. Corpus in ash
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Ash

Tobia Scarpa sideboard, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking sideboard by Tobia Scarpa The use of the finest woods and craftmenship resulsts in this
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Burl, Lacquer

Tobia Scarpa sideboard, 1970s
Tobia Scarpa sideboard, 1970s
H 36.62 in W 98.43 in D 17.33 in
Mcintosh Dunoon Teak Sideboard
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Stunning and unusual mid-century sideboard designed by Tom Robertson for cabinetmaker A.H. McIntosh
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Mcintosh Dunoon Teak Sideboard
Mcintosh Dunoon Teak Sideboard
H 32.29 in W 83.86 in D 17.72 in
Kittinger Hepplewhite Style Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
Kittinger Hepplewhite Style Sideboard. From the recently French polished top to the base of this cabinet all
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1980s North American Renaissance Retro Sideboard Used

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Wood, Mahogany

Mid-century sideboard 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
for any room, whether you use them as a sideboard, TV cabinet or storage cabinet. They offer you
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Metal

Mid-century sideboard 1960
Mid-century sideboard 1960
H 34.26 in W 71.26 in D 12.6 in
vintage teak swedish sideboard
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sideboard | dresser | teak | Swedish period | 60's design | unknown | Sweden condition
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1960s Swedish Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

vintage teak swedish sideboard
vintage teak swedish sideboard
H 34.65 in W 66.93 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Sideboard by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern sideboard by Founders with drawer and cabinet storage. Great for home or office
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Midcentury Sideboard by Founders
Midcentury Sideboard by Founders
H 29.5 in W 77.5 in D 18 in
Vintage John Stuart Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Vintage John Stuart Sideboard with serpentine front brought to you by Niagara Furniture
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Retro Sideboard Used

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Mahogany

Vintage John Stuart Sideboard
Vintage John Stuart Sideboard
H 35 in W 68 in D 23 in
HP Hansen rosewood sideboard
By H.P. Hansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Rosewood sideboard, designed by Hans Peter Hansen for H.P Hansen Møbelindustri , in the 1960's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Rosewood

HP Hansen rosewood sideboard
HP Hansen rosewood sideboard
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century teak glazed sideboard with single-glass sliding door and single-wooden sliding door
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Sideboard
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard
H 20.25 in W 61 in D 10.75 in
McIntosh Sideboard (Dunbar Collection)
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
-Century piece stands out for its balanced design, designed to create symmetry. This sideboard has a large
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

McIntosh Sideboard (Dunbar Collection)
McIntosh Sideboard (Dunbar Collection)
H 29.53 in W 83.86 in D 17.72 in
Johannes Anderson Teak Sideboard
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Buxton, GB
The sideboard design is featured by symmetry, with a bank of 4 drawers n the center and two
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Johannes Anderson Teak Sideboard
Johannes Anderson Teak Sideboard
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 78.75 in
Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard is a clever design originating in what is now called the UK
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Retro Sideboard Used

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Steel

Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard
Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard
H 73 in W 63 in D 20 in
sideboard by Audoux Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent and charming split pencil bamboo sideboard from the 1950s by Adrien Audoux and Frida
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1960s French Retro Sideboard Used

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Ceramic, Rattan

sideboard by Audoux Minnet
sideboard by Audoux Minnet
H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
Bernhardt Credenza Dresser Sideboard
By Bernhardt Design
Located in New York, NY
Flair line. This chic sideboard features a dark stained oak case with vibrant book matched rosewood
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Retro Sideboard Used

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Oak, Rosewood

Kurt Østervig Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
well as the warm grain of the walnut wood used to produce this piece. The sideboard opens up with
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Walnut

Kurt Østervig Sideboard in Walnut
Kurt Østervig Sideboard in Walnut
H 43.31 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Danish Rosewood High Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
of new furniture, making this vintage sideboard a rare and highly desirable investment. The use of
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Rosewood

Danish Rosewood High Sideboard, 1960s
Danish Rosewood High Sideboard, 1960s
H 46.86 in W 78.75 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard, 1950s. Large Danish Mid-Century Modern sideboard in teak made in
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard, 1950s.
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard, 1950s.
H 49.41 in W 62.01 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Italian Teak Sideboard, 1970s
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Teak Italian Vintage Designer sideboard circa 1970s with metal framed legs, three large swing doors
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Vintage Italian Teak Sideboard, 1970s
Vintage Italian Teak Sideboard, 1970s
H 41.34 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
1960s Sideboard, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sideboard from the 1960s by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold. High-quality corpus in teak
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

 1960s Sideboard, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
 1960s Sideboard, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
vintage cabinet sideboard 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage cabinet sideboard 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good
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1960s Swedish Retro Sideboard Used

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Oak, Teak

vintage cabinet  sideboard  60s  Sweden
vintage cabinet  sideboard  60s  Sweden
H 28.35 in W 34.26 in D 22.05 in
Sideboard by George Coslin - 1950s
By Georges Coslin
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
great vintage condition. no damages but some signs of use due to the time of the sideboard. Do not
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Wood

Sideboard by George Coslin - 1950s
Sideboard by George Coslin - 1950s
H 31.5 in W 81.7 in D 17.52 in
Custom Sideboard from Italy
Located in Miami, FL
, excellent for cutting food. Great for a wine cellar and can be used as a bar.
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1970s Italian Other Retro Sideboard Used

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Marble, Metal

Custom Sideboard from Italy
Custom Sideboard from Italy
H 47 in W 86.75 in D 28.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sideboard
By Bodafors
Located in New York, NY
A multifunctional piece, this piece was primarily used to hold the traditional and festive
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Sideboard
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sideboard
H 42 in W 61 in D 16 in
Sideboard 156, Bernhard Pedersen & Søn
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Neuss, NW
Sideboard 156 from the 1960s by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

 Sideboard 156, Bernhard Pedersen & Søn
 Sideboard 156, Bernhard Pedersen & Søn
H 31.5 in W 72.05 in D 20.08 in
1950s Sideboard B41, Dieter Wäckerlin
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Neuss, NW
Puristic sideboard from the 1950s by Dieter Wäckerlin for Behr Möbel, model B41. Corpus in teak
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Steel

 1950s Sideboard B41, Dieter Wäckerlin
 1950s Sideboard B41, Dieter Wäckerlin
H 27.56 in W 102.37 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
sideboard is in good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Midcentury Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
Midcentury Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
H 37.41 in W 90.16 in D 2,026.78 in
Henkel Harris Vintage Banded Sideboard
By Henkel Harris
Located in Annville, PA
the sideboard. As with all antique and used pieces of furniture there will be some small signs of
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1980s American Chippendale Retro Sideboard Used

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Mahogany

Impressive Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Impressive Macassar sideboard, France, 1960s. The sideboard features stunning design, Macassar
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Teak

Impressive Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
Impressive Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
H 37.6 in W 86.82 in D 19.89 in
Mid-Century Modern English Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
desirable piece today. Featuring four cabinet doors and four top drawers, the sideboard can be used anywhere
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern English Sideboard
Mid-Century Modern English Sideboard
H 35 in W 78.75 in D 22.75 in
Ejvind A. Johansson Teak Sideboard
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Winnipeg, MB
sculpted base, which provides an elegance to the piece. This sideboard is thoughtful, very well-made, and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Brass

Ejvind A. Johansson Teak Sideboard
Ejvind A. Johansson Teak Sideboard
H 44 in W 78.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Sideboard by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage sideboard by Florence Knoll. It was made by Knoll
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Chrome

Vintage Sideboard by Florence Knoll
Vintage Sideboard by Florence Knoll
H 25.99 in W 72.05 in D 18.12 in
BAKER Sideboard Huntboard Bar Mahogany
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Baker Furniture Sideboard Huntboard in Mahogany With 4 felt lined
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Mid-20th Century Georgian Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Brass

Sideboard model 13, Omann Jun.
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
: accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible attention to detail high quality workmanship using
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Teak

 Sideboard model 13, Omann Jun.
 Sideboard model 13, Omann Jun.
H 47.64 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Maarten van Severen Lk94 Sideboard
By Maarten van Severen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sideboard model LK94 made by Maarten Van Severen in his own studio in Ghent. This postmodern
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Aluminum

Maarten van Severen Lk94 Sideboard
Maarten van Severen Lk94 Sideboard
H 16.15 in W 93.71 in D 16.15 in
1960s Kai Winding Sideboard, Denmark
By Kai Winding
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Wood

1960s Kai Winding Sideboard, Denmark
1960s Kai Winding Sideboard, Denmark
H 43.71 in W 29.53 in D 17.33 in
Desk-Sideboard 1950s Belgium Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern beautiful sideboard in ashwood with a front door that you can open and change the furniture
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

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Laminate, Ash

Desk-Sideboard 1950s Belgium Design
Desk-Sideboard 1950s Belgium Design
H 54.34 in W 30.71 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak sideboard. Swedish-made highboard from the 1960s, ideal as living room
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
H 43.31 in W 48.82 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Rustic Pine Italian Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sideboard in warm blonde pine wood. A trestle style base supports the upper
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Retro Sideboard Used

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Wood, Pine

Mid-century Brutalist solid wood Sideboard
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Consistent with age and use Brutalist Sideboard Measures : 189cmx47.5cm H:81cm Material : Solid Wood
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1970s Retro Sideboard Used

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Wood

Mid-century Brutalist solid wood Sideboard
Mid-century Brutalist solid wood Sideboard
H 31.89 in W 74.41 in D 18.71 in
Italian sideboard, Silvio Cavatorta, 50s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
prestigious Roman hotel from the 50s: armchairs, sideboard, bed and bedside tables. The high quality
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Brass

Italian sideboard, Silvio Cavatorta, 50s
Italian sideboard, Silvio Cavatorta, 50s
H 47.25 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Sideboard by Dal Vera, Italy - 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
shows some signs of wear and use but without damage or any failure. This magnificent teak sideboard is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Wood

Sideboard by Dal Vera, Italy - 1960s
Sideboard by Dal Vera, Italy - 1960s
H 30.91 in W 94.49 in D 18.12 in
20th century Sheraton influenced mahogany sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century sheraton influenced mahogany sideboard circa 1970. Good quality serpentine shaped
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Late 20th Century English Sheraton Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Mahogany

Biosca Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine
By BIOSCA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, sideboard, stained pine, Spain, 1960s. Outstanding Spanish sideboard that is executed by
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Pine

Biosca Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine
Biosca Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 16.15 in
Mid century Swedish birch inlaid sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
/ sideboard, ideal for use in the living or dining room. Piece comprises of a double door cupboard which
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sideboard Used

Materials

Birch, Walnut

vintage sideboard cupboard 70's Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sideboard cupboard 70's Swedish period 70's design unknown Sweden condition good
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1970s Swedish Retro Sideboard Used

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Wood

 vintage sideboard  cupboard  70's  Swedish
 vintage sideboard  cupboard  70's  Swedish
H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 10.24 in
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Retro Sideboard Used For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro sideboard used for your home. A retro sideboard used — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro sideboard used — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro sideboard used made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one retro sideboard used that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tom Robertson, A.H. MacIntosh & Company and G Plan Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Retro Sideboard Used?

A retro sideboard used can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,930, while the lowest priced sells for $545 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.

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.

Questions About Retro Sideboard Used
  • 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 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.

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