What is the difference between a sideboard and a server?

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.

What is a dining server?

A dining server is a type of table that is slim and designed to be placed along a dining room wall. It’s meant to be a spot to stage food before it’s served to guests and not necessarily used for storage, although some dining servers may have cabinets. Find a selection of dining servers on 1stDibs.

Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?

A sideboard is nearly the same thing as a buffet , but slightly shorter. Standing against a wall in a dining room, a sideboard’s main function is to supply an easily accessible surface for serving trays, bowls or plates of food.

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

What is a server in a dining room?

A server in a dining room is a slim piece of furniture placed near the dining table and is typically used to stage food before serving. Traditionally, servers were unassuming and provided surfaces for serving dishes — they occupied less room than a buffet or a sideboard. Newly designed servers include drawers where you can store dishes, cutlery and other necessary elements for meals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage servers.

What is a wine server called?

A wine server is formally called a sommelier or wine steward. A sommelier is a person who is trained in the wine profession. This individual is typically very knowledgeable about wines as well as pairing wine and food.

What is the best buffet server?

Buffet servers — or buffets —are available in various materials, sizes, styles, and designs. Choosing the best buffet server is a matter of preference that complements your home décor. A buffet server is supposed to be functional and useful; you should choose one with drawers or shelves based on your needs. Find a wide collection of antique and vintage buffets on 1stDibs today.

What is a wood salad server?

A wood utensil that’s used to serve salad is a wood salad server. Salad servers often feature two oversized forks or a fork and a paddle-shaped instrument. Shop a collection of salad servers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the purpose of a sideboard?

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.

What is a kitchen sideboard?

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.

What would a server use a monkey dish for?

A server would use a monkey dish to present nuts and other small finger foods and condiments. The name comes from the centuries-old practice of giving a small portion of food to a monkey to determine if it was poisoned. Shop a collection of monkey dishes on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?

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

What can I use instead of a sideboard?

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.

What is a sideboard table used for?

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.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a hutch?

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.

Should a sideboard be taller than a table?

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.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a cabinet?

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.

Can you use a sideboard as a TV stand?

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.

How tall should a sideboard be in a living room?

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.

How do you identify a G Plan sideboard?

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.

Servers And Sideboards

Walnut Server

Dining Room Buffet Cabinet Servers

Mid Century Servers Cabinets

Large Antique Buffet, English, Walnut, Server, Sideboard, William IV, circa 1830

Sold|~~$3,975~~

Large Antique Buffet, English, Walnut, Server, Sideboard, William IV, circa 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique buffet. An English, walnut server or sideboard, dating to the William IV

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Imperial Cabinet Walnut French Provincial Louis XV Console Table Server

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Antique Imperial Cabinet Walnut French Provincial Louis XV Console Table Server

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Imperial Cabinet Co French Provincial Louis XV console table / server / sideboard

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Signed Mid-Century Modern Credenza Sideboard Buffet Server Bar

Sold|~~$4,500~~

John Stuart Signed Mid-Century Modern Credenza Sideboard Buffet Server Bar

By John Stuart

Located in West Hartford, CT

Luxurious and iconic John Stuart midcentury long walnut credenza/sideboard/buffet/server that

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Early 19th Century English Regency Two-Tier Mahogany Server or Sideboard

Sold|~~$2,695~~

Early 19th Century English Regency Two-Tier Mahogany Server or Sideboard

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful two-tier crotched mahogany veneered server with banded satinwood inlay on each top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Irish server, sideboard, Dublin c. 1790-1810 by Mack, Williams & Gibton

Sold|~~$14,500 / item~~

Irish server, sideboard, Dublin c. 1790-1810 by Mack, Williams & Gibton

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Fine and rare Irish server, sideboard, Dublin c. 1790-1810. Cuban mahogany. The backsplash, apron

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Six Door Walnut Server on Chrome Base with Black Granite Top

Sold|~~$16,900~~

Six Door Walnut Server on Chrome Base with Black Granite Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage six door, walnut, book matched veneer server. Chrome base with honed Absolute Black Granite

Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Granite, Chrome

Antique French Renaissance Figural Carved Walnut Marble Top Server Circa 1890

Sold|~~$2,600~~

Antique French Renaissance Figural Carved Walnut Marble Top Server Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural French Renaissance hunt board server offers walnut construction with foliate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique English Jacobean Barley Twist Sideboard Server Buffet Oak c. 1930s

Sold|~~$3,400 / item~~

Antique English Jacobean Barley Twist Sideboard Server Buffet Oak c. 1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Jacobean Oak Barley Twist Sideboard, Cabinet, Server or Buffet c.1920

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hunt Server Sideboard Barley Twist Renaissance c1880

Sold|~~$4,475~~

Antique French Carved Oak Hunt Server Sideboard Barley Twist Renaissance c1880

Located in Shreveport, LA

~Direct from France~ ~Stunning antique French server/sideboard with opulent hand carved details

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Oak

20th c American Mahogany Dining Room Server with Custom Silverware Drawers

Sold|~~$1,600~~

20th c American Mahogany Dining Room Server with Custom Silverware Drawers

Located in Savannah, GA

American solid mahogany dining room sideboard server with special custom silverware drawers

Category

Vintage 1920s American Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Victorian Tiger Oak Figural Buffet Server Sideboard 48"

Sold|~~$2,500~~

Antique American Empire Victorian Tiger Oak Figural Buffet Server Sideboard 48"

Located in Dayton, OH

of this piece allows for versatility in use. It could be used as a dry bar, credenza, buffet, server

Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country Step Back Server / Hutch or Cupboard, Possibly Canadian

Sold|~~$3,985~~

19th Century Country Step Back Server / Hutch or Cupboard, Possibly Canadian

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful form country step back cupboard or server, possibly Canadian in origin, with shaped

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Country Sideboards

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Flame Mahogany Sideboard, Server Double Dresser, Paul McCobb

Sold|~~$3,950~~

Mid-Century Modern Flame Mahogany Sideboard, Server Double Dresser, Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern flame mahogany sideboard, server or dresser with brass mounts is unsigned in the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet BARLEY TWIST Carved Tiger Oak Jacobean

Sold|~~$2,250~~

Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet BARLEY TWIST Carved Tiger Oak Jacobean

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet BARLEY TWIST Carved Tiger Oak Jacobean. Direct from

Category

Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1900's Antique French Marble-Top, Burlwood, Mirror Display Server/Sideboard

Sold|~~$2,776~~

1900's Antique French Marble-Top, Burlwood, Mirror Display Server/Sideboard

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous Antique Server, French Marble-Top Burlwood Display Sideboard, 20th Century, 1900's

Category

20th Century French Other Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Sideboard Server Buffet Carved Dark Oak Louis XV c. early 20th c

Sold|~~$5,800~~

Antique French Sideboard Server Buffet Carved Dark Oak Louis XV c. early 20th c

Located in Tyler, TX

~~SUPERB Antique French Country Oak Louis XV Style Server, Sideboard or Buffet~~ This is a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Hunt Sideboard Buffet Server Renaissance Revival Oak 19th Superb!

Sold|~~$10,500~~

Antique French Hunt Sideboard Buffet Server Renaissance Revival Oak 19th Superb!

Located in Tyler, TX

SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Renaissance Revival "Hunt" Radius - Shaped Sideboard Server

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Sideboard Server Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Marble Top 19C

Sold|~~$3,750~~

Antique French Sideboard Server Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Marble Top 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

, Server or Console Sofa Table or Sideboard/Server~~UNIQUE SIZE~~c. 1880s Barley twist posts and double

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique French Sideboard Server Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Tiger Oak 19C

Sold|~~$3,750~~

Antique French Sideboard Server Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Tiger Oak 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

EXQUISITE Antique French Renaissance Revival HIGHLY CARVED Barley Twist Oak Sideboard, Server or

Category

Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Baker Art Deco Mid-Cent Modern Server or Commode with Diamond Inlay

Sold|~~$3,600~~

Baker Art Deco Mid-Cent Modern Server or Commode with Diamond Inlay

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Baker Art Deco mid-cent modern server or commode with diamond inlay. This is a beautiful Hollywood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sideboards

John Widdicomb Tambour Door Compartment Server Cabinet Credenza Console Mid Century Modern

Sold|~~$3,800~~

John Widdicomb Tambour Door Compartment Server Cabinet Credenza Console Mid Century Modern

By John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice John Widdicomb server or console cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Server Cabinet Sofa Table Swan Henri II

Sold|~~$2,345~~

Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Server Cabinet Sofa Table Swan Henri II

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique french carved oak sideboard server cabinet sofa table Swan Henri II ~Direct from France

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Dresserbase / Server with Pierced Apron, 5 Drawers & L

Sold|~~$5,250~~

19th Century English Oak Dresserbase / Server with Pierced Apron, 5 Drawers & L

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Oak Dresserbase / Server with Pierced Apron, 5 Drawers & Lower Plinth Base

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large English Oak Dresser Base or Server from the Late 18th Century

Sold|~~$7,500~~

Large English Oak Dresser Base or Server from the Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large oak server or dresser base from 18th century England. This elegant large English dresser

Category

Antique 18th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Barley Twist Wine Buffet Shelf

Sold|~~$5,250~~

19th Century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Barley Twist Wine Buffet Shelf

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French carved oak server sideboard barley twist wine buffet shelf. Direct from

Category

Antique 1870s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Server Sideboard Console Sofa Table Cabinet 2-Tier Drawers Oak

Sold|~~$4,700~~

Antique French Server Sideboard Console Sofa Table Cabinet 2-Tier Drawers Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak 2-Tier Sideboard/Server, Console or Sofa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Sideboard Server Sofa Table Console Buffet Jacobean Oak C. 1890

Sold|~~$3,500~~

Antique English Sideboard Server Sofa Table Console Buffet Jacobean Oak C. 1890

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique English oak Jacobean server, sideboard, sofa table, console, or buffet with three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Rolling Cart Table Barley Twist

Sold|~~$2,145~~

19th century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Rolling Cart Table Barley Twist

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak server sideboard rolling cart table barley twist shelf ~Direct from

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Adams Style Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet Made in Boston Circa 1940's

Sold|~~$2,300~~

Adams Style Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet Made in Boston Circa 1940's

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Adams Style Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet Made in Boston Circa 1940's Dimensions : 72" Wide X

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Carved Hunt Hound Dog Server Sideboard Barley Twist Black Forest

Sold|~~$3,245~~

Antique French Carved Hunt Hound Dog Server Sideboard Barley Twist Black Forest

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Carved Hunt Hound Dog Server sideboard Barley Twist Black Forest ~Direct from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English George III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Hunt-Board, Console or Server

Sold|~~$9,850~~

Antique English George III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Hunt-Board, Console or Server

By George Hepplewhite

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English George III inlaid figured mahogany hunt-board, console or server

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Server Dessert Table 2-Tier Sideboard Console Sofa Table Oak

Sold|~~$4,245~~

Antique French Server Dessert Table 2-Tier Sideboard Console Sofa Table Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French country oak 2-tier server, sideboard, buffet, console or entry table~~~c. 1880s

Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Henredon Scene Two Server Cabinet - Burl Wood - Convertible Serving Console Bar

Sold|~~$1,550~~

Henredon Scene Two Server Cabinet - Burl Wood - Convertible Serving Console Bar

By Heritage-Henredon, Henredon, Paul Evans, Milo Baughman

Located in Decatur, GA

Henredon "Scene Two" convertible serving cabinet in burled ash and Macassar ebony. Top unfolds to reveal 78" black formica serving surface, heat and moisture resistant. One drawer an...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash, Macassar, Burl

Fine Quality Baker Three Drawer Banded Mahogany Sheraton Style Server Sideboard

Sold|~~$2,995~~

Fine Quality Baker Three Drawer Banded Mahogany Sheraton Style Server Sideboard

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful Baker banded mahogany sideboard with a beautiful banded top and gorgeous bright brass hardware. The sidebaord is in a very simple design typical of the Sheraton e...

Category

1990s American Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style French Marble Top Sideboard, Server, Console

Sold|~~$3,795~~

Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style French Marble Top Sideboard, Server, Console

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Side board is truly a work of art and made of the highest quality! From the luxurious mahogany to the gilt paint decorated and brass accents accompanied by a slightly beige marb...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Arne Vodder Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza Sideboard Buffet Server Bar Cabinet

Sold|~~$8,900~~

Arne Vodder Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza Sideboard Buffet Server Bar Cabinet

By Arne Vodder

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elevate your interior with this exquisite mid-century Arne Vodder credenza, a masterpiece of Danish modern design. • Designer: Arne Vodder, renowned for his minimalist and functional...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Auffray Attributed Antique Style Louis XV Country French Sideboard Buffet Server

Sold|~~$2,995~~

Auffray Attributed Antique Style Louis XV Country French Sideboard Buffet Server

By Auffray Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Attributed to Auffray because of the outstanding quality. This Country French distressed finished sideboard has 4 drawers over 4 doors containing 3 drawers and 2 shelves.

Category

20th Century Country Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Styled by Park American Empire Federal Cherry Buffet Server Sideboard

Sold|~~$1,900~~

Antique Styled by Park American Empire Federal Cherry Buffet Server Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

American Empire Revival Sideboard, circa first half 20th century. Marked ""Styled by Park"". Features a rectangular form made from cherry with two large upper dovetailed drawers over...

Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet Barley Twist Jacobean Honey Oak c.1930s

Sold|~~$2,175~~

Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet Barley Twist Jacobean Honey Oak c.1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Honey Oak Jacobean Sideboard, Cabinet, Server or Buffet c.1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Knotty Pine French Country Primitive Sideboard Server Buffet Cabinet Glass Knobs

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Knotty Pine French Country Primitive Sideboard Server Buffet Cabinet Glass Knobs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique knotty pinewood country primitive sideboard. Item features six turn carved bun feet, glass knobs, serpentine front, solid wood construction, distressed finish, two swing door...

Category

Antique 19th Century American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Extra Large Scandinavian Modern Teak Sideboard Buffet Server Royal Board, Sweden

Sold|~~$4,250~~

Extra Large Scandinavian Modern Teak Sideboard Buffet Server Royal Board, Sweden

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in West Hartford, CT

Iconic Scandinavian Modern extra large sideboard with "Royal Board" hallmark in back as well as hallmark that we can't ready, see pics. This is a very large piece, dimensions are abo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Felt, Wood, Teak

Karges French Louis XV Burled Walnut Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet

Sold|~~$2,995~~

Karges French Louis XV Burled Walnut Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Louis XV style flip top rolling server or bar cart By Karges USA, Circa

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Superior English Adam Style Three-Tier Inlaid Tiger Maple Server or Sideboard

Sold|~~$5,950~~

Superior English Adam Style Three-Tier Inlaid Tiger Maple Server or Sideboard

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

exquisite piece of furniture apart. Fashioned in the Hepplewhite Adam style the server dated to the late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Jacobean Sideboard Server Buffet Bow Front Carved Oak c. 1920s

Sold|~~$2,875~~

Antique English Jacobean Sideboard Server Buffet Bow Front Carved Oak c. 1920s

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming LARGE Antique English Oak Jacobean Bow Front Sideboard, Server or Buffet Felt

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Sideboard Server Sofa Table Buffet Jacobean Barley Twist Oak 19C

Sold|~~$3,400~~

Antique English Sideboard Server Sofa Table Buffet Jacobean Barley Twist Oak 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

Gorgeous antique English oak Jacobean barley twist server, sideboard, sofa table, console, or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Server Sideboard Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Style

Sold|~~$4,235~~

Antique French Server Sideboard Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

~Direct from France~ ~From a French estate to you, this stunning antique French carved server is

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet 3-Tier Dragons Barley Twist Marble Top

Sold|~~$4,375~~

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet 3-Tier Dragons Barley Twist Marble Top

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming and versatile antique French oak server, sideboard or buffet~~Renaissance Revival~~lift

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Sideboard Server Buffet Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Oak Boar

Sold|~~$7,850~~

19th Century French Sideboard Server Buffet Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Oak Boar

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French sideboard server buffet hunt cabinet black forest oak boar. Direct from a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Gray Painted Oak Sideboard Buffet Server from Denmark, circa 1880

Sold|~~$5,500~~

Large Antique Gray Painted Oak Sideboard Buffet Server from Denmark, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

Long gray painted oak sideboard or buffet server, four drawers over four doors. One interior

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard PETITE Silver Chest Oak Drawers 3Tier 19C

Sold|~~$3,750~~

Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard PETITE Silver Chest Oak Drawers 3Tier 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING AND UNIQUE 19th Century Antique French PETITE Oak Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Silver

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th century French Sideboard Server Buffet Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Stag Hound

Sold|~~$11,250~~

19th century French Sideboard Server Buffet Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Stag Hound

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French sideboard server buffet hunt cabinet black forest stag hound. Direct from a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Server Sideboard Console Sofa Table 3-Tier Drawers Carved Oak 19c

Sold|~~$4,750~~

Antique French Server Sideboard Console Sofa Table 3-Tier Drawers Carved Oak 19c

Located in Tyler, TX

Exquisite antique French highly carved oak 3-tier console, sofa table or sideboard / server~~c

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Barley Twist Dessert Server 2-Tier Sideboard 2 Drawers Petite Oak

Sold|~~$2,875~~

Antique French Barley Twist Dessert Server 2-Tier Sideboard 2 Drawers Petite Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French oak Renaissance Revival barley twist 2-tier dessert server, sideboard, buffet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Early 19th Century Oak Server or Dresser Base with Banded Inlay

Sold|~~$8,700~~

English Georgian Early 19th Century Oak Server or Dresser Base with Banded Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English Georgian oak server / dresser base from the early 19th century features a rectangular

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Buffet Server Console in Creamy Pale White Wash with Wood Showing

Sold|~~$3,995~~

Vintage Asian Buffet Server Console in Creamy Pale White Wash with Wood Showing

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Asian buffet server console of reclaimed wood. This wood buffet console, with it's nice

Category

20th Century Asian Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century Georgian Country Oak Dresser Base Server 4 Drawers 1790

Sold|~~$3,295~~

Antique 18th Century Georgian Country Oak Dresser Base Server 4 Drawers 1790

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique English Country Georgian oak dresser base, circa 1790. The dresser base most likely the North of England possibly Yorkshire, of joined construction throughout. Made of...

Category

Antique 1790s English Country Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Scottish Paneled Oak 3 Drawer over 2 Door Server, Late 18th Century

Sold|~~$7,600~~

Scottish Paneled Oak 3 Drawer over 2 Door Server, Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a rectangular top with shaped edge atop a conforming case housing 3 paneled drawers above 2 doors and two faux drawers, all with either vertical or horizontal raised octagonal...

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Antique 1780s Scottish George III Sideboards

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Oak

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Servers And Sideboards For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of servers and sideboards is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all servers and sideboards available were constructed with great care. We have 649 antique and vintage servers and sideboards in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Servers and sideboards have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of servers and sideboards to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Regency servers and sideboards are of considerable interest. Many servers and sideboards are appealing in their simplicity, but Brendan Bass, Baker Furniture Company and Drexel produced popular servers and sideboards that are worth a look.

How Much are Servers And Sideboards?

Prices for servers and sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, servers and sideboards begin at $595 and can go as high as $145,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,217.

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.

Questions About Servers And Sideboards

What is the difference between a sideboard and a server?
1 Answer
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.
What is a dining server?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A dining server is a type of table that is slim and designed to be placed along a dining room wall. It’s meant to be a spot to stage food before it’s served to guests and not necessarily used for storage, although some dining servers may have cabinets. Find a selection of dining servers on 1stDibs.
Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What are sideboards?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Sideboards are cabinets with shelves and drawers used to store serving utensils, dinnerware and table linens.
What is a server in a dining room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A server in a dining room is a slim piece of furniture placed near the dining table and is typically used to stage food before serving. Traditionally, servers were unassuming and provided surfaces for serving dishes — they occupied less room than a buffet or a sideboard. Newly designed servers include drawers where you can store dishes, cutlery and other necessary elements for meals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage servers.
What is a wine server called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A wine server is formally called a sommelier or wine steward. A sommelier is a person who is trained in the wine profession. This individual is typically very knowledgeable about wines as well as pairing wine and food.
What is the best buffet server?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Buffet servers — or buffets —are available in various materials, sizes, styles, and designs. Choosing the best buffet server is a matter of preference that complements your home décor. A buffet server is supposed to be functional and useful; you should choose one with drawers or shelves based on your needs. Find a wide collection of antique and vintage buffets on 1stDibs today.
What is a wood salad server?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A wood utensil that’s used to serve salad is a wood salad server. Salad servers often feature two oversized forks or a fork and a paddle-shaped instrument. Shop a collection of salad servers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the purpose of a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What is a kitchen sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What would a server use a monkey dish for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A server would use a monkey dish to present nuts and other small finger foods and condiments. The name comes from the centuries-old practice of giving a small portion of food to a monkey to determine if it was poisoned. Shop a collection of monkey dishes on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What can I use instead of a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What is a sideboard table used for?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a hutch?
1 Answer
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.
Should a sideboard be taller than a table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a cabinet?
1 Answer
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.
Can you use a sideboard as a TV stand?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should a sideboard be in a living room?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify a G Plan sideboard?
1 Answer
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.

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