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 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 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 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 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.

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 the difference between a buffet table and a sideboard?

Buffet tables and sideboards are both types of cabinet furniture. Though often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece which is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard (it's not uncommon to find a sideboard in a foyer, however). Find a wide range of mid-century modern buffets and sideboards on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?

The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.

What’s the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?

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

Servers And Sideboards

Walnut Server

Dining Room Buffet Cabinet Servers

Mid Century Servers Cabinets

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Light Grey

$5,030 / item

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Light Grey

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Our inaugural furniture design, the 44 Server, epitomizes the design philosophy of Dieter Rams, advocating for 'as little design as possible.' Characterized by a streamlined form, op...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Peter Løvig Mid-Century Danish Server Cabinet, Tambour Doors, 1955

$6,500

Peter Løvig Mid-Century Danish Server Cabinet, Tambour Doors, 1955

By Breaad

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Danish wooden rectangular server cabinet / credenza in a fine veneer with two tambour doors (plus lozenge-shaped metal sandwiched pulls) revealing five central pull out d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Georgian Style Walnut Server Sideboard, Walnut with Burr Walnut Panels

$3,800

Georgian Style Walnut Server Sideboard, Walnut with Burr Walnut Panels

Located in Toronto, CA

We are pleased to offer our Georgian Style Walnut Server Sideboard, Walnut with Burr Walnut Panels. A beautifully proportioned Georgian style sideboard on graceful cabriole legs wit...

Category

20th Century American Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

English Sideboard Console Server of Inlaid Mahogany from the Georgian Era

$5,895

English Sideboard Console Server of Inlaid Mahogany from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English sideboard server (or serving console) from the Georgian era - featuring a serpentine moulded top with raised gallery back - enclosing two compartments with tambour...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Royal Blue

$5,030 / item

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Royal Blue

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Our inaugural furniture design, the 44 Server, epitomizes the design philosophy of Dieter Rams, advocating for 'as little design as possible.' Characterized by a streamlined form, op...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Steel

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Medium Grey

$5,030 / item

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Medium Grey

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Our inaugural furniture design, the 44 Server, epitomizes the design philosophy of Dieter Rams, advocating for 'as little design as possible.' Characterized by a streamlined form, op...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet Server Sideboard Dark Oak 19C

$4,875

Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet Server Sideboard Dark Oak 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

EXQUISTIE 19th Century Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Oak 3 Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet with Drawers~~ c. 1890s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces rece...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Neoclassical Oak Marble Mirrored Dresser Sideboard Buffet Server

$4,095Sale Price|30% Off

Antique French Neoclassical Oak Marble Mirrored Dresser Sideboard Buffet Server

Located in Dayton, OH

Impressive antique French Louis XV sideboard vanity / server / wash basin / buffet. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Neoclassical styling with carved ribbon and bow crown over thre...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Various Positions Wall Server in cream lacquer with oxidised brass hardware

$10,862 / item

Various Positions Wall Server in cream lacquer with oxidised brass hardware

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by his fascination with the atmospheric interiors found in film and literature, Yaniv Chen seeks to distill the emotional character of a room into objects. Reflecting on his...

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1970s Hollywood Regency Expandable Burl Wood Server, Sideboard with Chrome

$950

1970s Hollywood Regency Expandable Burl Wood Server, Sideboard with Chrome

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency expandable burl wood server with chrome bar detail. It features a dual lift open top with full piano hinges, carved integrated handles and a protecti...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

18th Century Style Server/ Sideboard, Silver Chest with Drawers, English

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Style Server/ Sideboard, Silver Chest with Drawers, English

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Toronto, CA

18th Century Style Server/ Sideboard, with Drawers, English Made Add a touch of refined sophistication to your home with this elegant console cabinet. Expertly crafted in the traditi...

Category

20th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Serpentine Front Mahogany Server or Console Table Late 19th Century

$6,800Sale Price|20% Off

Serpentine Front Mahogany Server or Console Table Late 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Serpentine front mahogany server or console table late 19th century.

Category

Antique 1790s English Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Kittinger Georgian 6' Long Rounded Demi Lune Sideboard Credenza Server Cabinet

$9,500

Kittinger Georgian 6' Long Rounded Demi Lune Sideboard Credenza Server Cabinet

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Kittinger Georgian 6' Long Rounded Demi Lune Sideboard Credenza Server Cabinet MINT

Category

20th Century American Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Two Drawers Two Draws Empire Revival Server Credenza Sideboard Cabinet MINT

$2,600

Two Drawers Two Draws Empire Revival Server Credenza Sideboard Cabinet MINT

By Century Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Two Drawers Two Draws Empire Revival Server Credenza Sideboard Cabinet MINT

Category

20th Century American Empire Revival Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood, Burl

Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet with Brass Gallery

$2,084

Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet with Brass Gallery

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Sheraton style inlaid mahogany sideboard buffet is a fine example of timeless English craftsmanship, blending refined elegance with functional versatility. Constructed...

Category

20th Century Louis XIV Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Mahogany Console Servers in Natural Washed Finish

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of American Mahogany Console Servers in Natural Washed Finish

Located in North York, ON

American mahogany console servers in natural washed finish. Original design and look with beautiful inlaid work and slender curved legs. This piece is perfect the console or sideboar...

Category

2010s American American Classical Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Ronnie Brahms for H. Sacks Wall Mounted Console Server

$4,760Sale Price|30% Off

Ronnie Brahms for H. Sacks Wall Mounted Console Server

By H Sacks & Sons

Located in Hanover, MA

Gracious and at once both neoclassical and modern, this wall-mounted buffet console was designed by the late Ronnie Brahms and produced by the family owned furniture workshop of H. S...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Bernhardt French Regency Louis XVI Sideboard or Buffet Server, Circa 1940s

$2,395

Bernhardt French Regency Louis XVI Sideboard or Buffet Server, Circa 1940s

By Bernhardt

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style petite two-drawer sideboard, credenza, or buffet server By Bernhardt USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Mea...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Style Oak Huntboard or Server with Carved Polo Equestrian Motif

$2,450

English Style Oak Huntboard or Server with Carved Polo Equestrian Motif

Located in Milford, NH

A nice example of an English oak huntboard or server with its original dark finish, rectangular molded edge top with turret corners, two fitted drawers with relief carving in an eque...

Category

20th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Marquetry Demi-Lune Server Commode, Specimen Marble Top

$5,495 / item

French 19th Century Marquetry Demi-Lune Server Commode, Specimen Marble Top

Located in Southampton, NJ

Superb 18th Century demilune desserte server commode with five drawers, two side cabinets and shelves. An unusual piece featuring Briche d Alep marble top boasting striking specimen ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Marble Inserted Top Sideboard / Server

$4,900

French Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Marble Inserted Top Sideboard / Server

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your dining area with this 19th Century French Hand-Carved Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Sideboard or Server, a stunning piece of furniture that reflects the elegance and craf...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Marble

18th / 19th Century French Fruitwood Server with Geometric & Foliate Carving

$1,750

18th / 19th Century French Fruitwood Server with Geometric & Foliate Carving

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely carved rectangular fruitwood server with molded edge top and breadboard canted ends surmounting a case with two fitted frieze drawers over two nicely carved panel doors with...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Buffet, Scottish Server Cabinet, Mahogany, Mid-Victorian, circa 1870

$2,696Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Buffet, Scottish Server Cabinet, Mahogany, Mid-Victorian, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique buffet, a Scottish server cabinet in mahogany dating to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870. Pleasingly patinated and good color throughout Deep russet tones ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dovetailed Inlaid Carved Walnut Marble Top SideBoard Server Buffet MINT!

$7,800

Antique Dovetailed Inlaid Carved Walnut Marble Top SideBoard Server Buffet MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Antique Dovetailed Inlaid Carved Walnut Marble Top SideBoard Server Buffet MINT!

Category

20th Century French Rococo Revival Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Panoramic Trompe L'Oeil Modern Sideboard Server Cabinet by Egg Designs

$9,995 / item

Panoramic Trompe L'Oeil Modern Sideboard Server Cabinet by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This modern sideboard server has a panoramic Trompe L'Oeil design on the doors, the panoramic Trompe L'Oeil shows a tropical vista of floral, shrubs, tress & vines with a mountai...

Category

2010s South African Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Buffet Server Sideboard With Adam Style Urns

$3,500

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Buffet Server Sideboard With Adam Style Urns

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Buffet Server Sideboard With Adam Style Urns Dimensions : 86" Wide X 26" Deep X 71.5" Tall This sideboard was made in the late 19th century in En...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Adam Style Sideboards

Materials

Composition

Kittinger Light Mahogany Queen Anne 6 Drawer Sideboard Server Credenza MINT!

$3,800

Kittinger Light Mahogany Queen Anne 6 Drawer Sideboard Server Credenza MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Kittinger Light Mahogany Queen Anne 6 Drawer Sideboard Server Credenza MINT!

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Fantastic French Louis XVI Marble Gold Dore' Bronze Mounted Sideboard Server

$3,996Sale Price|42% Off

Fantastic French Louis XVI Marble Gold Dore' Bronze Mounted Sideboard Server

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XVI style sideboard server exemplifies refined neoclassical craftsmanship with its elegant design, luxurious materials, and meticulous detailing. Topped w...

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late Regency William IV Carved Desserte Console or Server Sideboard

$3,600Sale Price|34% Off

Late Regency William IV Carved Desserte Console or Server Sideboard

Located in Nashville, TN

With a fine shellac polish finish. The wood a nice warm cognac color and presents very well . In sturdy condition ,slight wear and some darkening to the richly carved paw feet (full...

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique RJ Horner School Carved Oak Swell Front & Mirrored Server C1910

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique RJ Horner School Carved Oak Swell Front & Mirrored Server C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique RJ Horner School Carved Oak Swell Front & Mirrored Server with Carved Foliate & Scroll ...

Category

Early 20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Vintage Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Burl Walnut Sideboard Huntboard Server

$2,995

Vintage Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Burl Walnut Sideboard Huntboard Server

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Inlaid Walnut Sideboard Huntboard Server. Item features detailed border inlaid boxwood, shapely cabriole legs, solid brass hardware, 6 dovetail...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Dessert Server. Carrara Marble Top.

$2,700

18th Century French Louis XVI Dessert Server. Carrara Marble Top.

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Carrara Marble Top. Brass Gallery. Gorgeous piece, see photos.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard / Server

$3,400

Early 20th Century George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard / Server

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your dining area with this Early 20th Century George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship that embodies the timeless allure of t...

Category

Early 20th Century European George III Sideboards

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Metamorphic Mahogany Folding Buffet Etagère Sideboard Server

$4,995

18th Century Dutch Metamorphic Mahogany Folding Buffet Etagère Sideboard Server

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique Dutch "klapbuffet" (folding buffet) from the late 18th century. Netherlands, circa 1780, beautifully handcrafted in period Neoclassical influenced Louis XVI (1774-...

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Bow Front Buffet Sideboard Server Carved Oak c. 1930s

$5,500

Antique French Louis XV Bow Front Buffet Sideboard Server Carved Oak c. 1930s

Located in Tyler, TX

EXQUISITE Antique French Carved Louis XV Style Bow Front Oak Buffet, Sideboard, or Server~~ HIGHLY CARVED antique French oak buffet, sideboard or step back server with 4 bow front c...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Flip Top Serving Tray Table 4 Doors Credenza Bar Server Sideboard MINT

$7,500

Flip Top Serving Tray Table 4 Doors Credenza Bar Server Sideboard MINT

By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Flip Top Serving Tray Table 4 Doors Credenza Bar Server Sideboard MINT

Category

20th Century American Regency Revival Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

C. 1900's Antique French Bronze Mounted, Marble Top, Mirrored Door, Server!!

$1,788

C. 1900's Antique French Bronze Mounted, Marble Top, Mirrored Door, Server!!

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning C. 1900's Antique French Bronze Mounted, Marble Top, Mirrored Door, Server!! Antique Server, French, Bronze Mounted, Marble Top, Central Mirrored Door, C 1900's, 20th Cent...

Category

20th Century French Other Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Provinicial Cherry Three-Drawer Server with Flanking Cabinet Doors, 1810

$8,000

French Provinicial Cherry Three-Drawer Server with Flanking Cabinet Doors, 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

French Provincial cherry server with a carved molded edge top, three upper case drawers with the original hardware, escutcheon, and key, two lower case hinged flanking decorative mol...

Category

Antique 1810s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Bentwood Birch Mid Century Sideboard Server Credenza Thaden Jordan c. 1947-51

$3,500

Bentwood Birch Mid Century Sideboard Server Credenza Thaden Jordan c. 1947-51

By Herbert Von Thaden, Donald Lewis Jordan, Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century Sideboard, Server, Credenza, designed by Herbert Von Thaden, and Donald Lewis Jordan, and manufactured by their company (Thaden-Jordon Furniture Company ), circa ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Mid-century 6057 Server Mahogany Sideboard Cabinet, John Keal for Brown Saltman

$3,517Sale Price|30% Off

Mid-century 6057 Server Mahogany Sideboard Cabinet, John Keal for Brown Saltman

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare Brown Saltman "6057 Server " mahogany cabinet/buffet designed by John Keal. The cabinet contains a fixed shelf with a slide-out wine glass rack and pivoting hardware for holding...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Server Console Potboard Dresser Base Sideboard Georgian Style Fine Country House

$4,269Sale Price|20% Off

Server Console Potboard Dresser Base Sideboard Georgian Style Fine Country House

By Theodore Alexander

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous, extremely impressive and very rare Georgian style Pot Board Dresser Base in lovely condition. Made in the late 20th Century by high-end furniture maker Theodore Alexander...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Metal

19TH C Louis XVI Style French Marble Top Server with Wedgewood Plaque

$9,500

19TH C Louis XVI Style French Marble Top Server with Wedgewood Plaque

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Enhance your home décor with this exquisite 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Marble Top Server with Wedgwood Plaque, a stunning blend of classical elegance and refined craftsmansh...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server circa 1820-40

$4,650

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

Gustavian gray painted tall pine sideboard or server cabinet with contrasting faux painted top in black, gray and white. Scallop or fan detail carved in center above narrow shelf. ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

16th/17th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Three-tier Court Cupboard Server

$8,500

16th/17th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Three-tier Court Cupboard Server

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce period late 16th / early 17th century with later elements Elizabethan carved oak three-tier court cupboard - sideboard server. English / Northern European; circa 1600 Ha...

Category

Antique 17th Century European Elizabethan Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Grand Chippendale Style Mahogany Sideboard Claw Ball Feet Server Cabinet 1940s

$5,250

Grand Chippendale Style Mahogany Sideboard Claw Ball Feet Server Cabinet 1940s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An exceptional Chippendale Revival sideboard crafted in richly figured mahogany, showcasing superb early-20th-century American craftsmanship. The design pays homage to 18th-century E...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Brass

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Buffet Server, Circa 1900

$3,995

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Buffet Server, Circa 1900

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard buffet or server By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper ha...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sideboards

Materials

Copper

Antique 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Server

$3,500Sale Price|30% Off

Antique 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Server

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 18th Century George III Period Bowfront Sideboard. Features a mahogany framed case with cross banding, inlay and striping throughout. Includes a large central hand dovetailed ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Oak Normandy Servers made in Italy for Bloomingdales

$10,400 / set

Pair of Oak Normandy Servers made in Italy for Bloomingdales

Located in Asheville, NC

Made in Italy expressly for Bloomingdale's by Guido Zichele SRL. Solid oak. Style 3435. Intricate carving adorned with detailed brass hardware, three drawers and two cabinet doors each.

Category

20th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

$3,250

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

By Rockford National Furniture Company 1

Located in Long Branch, NJ

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture Dimensions : 84" Wide X 39" Tall X 24" Deep This gorgeous sideboard was made in the 1920's by Rockf...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet

$1,995

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, buffet server, bar cabinet, or compact credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Dr...

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Fine Mahogany Tiered Lift Top Server Attributed to Van Den Bosch

$4,900

Fine Mahogany Tiered Lift Top Server Attributed to Van Den Bosch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Possibly by Jac. Van den Bosch (1868-1948) who worked in various woods in different styles, many in the early 20th century into the 1920s. A three- tiered server with an overhanging ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Winston Server in walnut-veneered MDF & solid walnut edge by Kevin Frankental

$8,803 / item

Winston Server in walnut-veneered MDF & solid walnut edge by Kevin Frankental

By Kevin Frankental

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Winston server stands as a testament to the extraordinary influence of Franca Helg, the revered Italian designer and architect whose collaboration with Franco Albini from 1945 to...

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)

Mid Century Petite Server, Teak & Butternut with Brass Accents by Erno Fabry

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Petite Server, Teak & Butternut with Brass Accents by Erno Fabry

By Erno Fabry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Expertly crafted by Erno Fabry in the style of design legend Gio Ponte, this Mid Century Petite Server is a timeless addition to any space. Made with Teak and Butternut, solid brass ...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Gold Gilt Finished Back Marble Top Double Door Server Credenza Dresser MINT!

$3,400

Gold Gilt Finished Back Marble Top Double Door Server Credenza Dresser MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Gold Gilt Finished Back Marble Top Double Door Server Credenza Dresser MINT! Phenomenal faux gold gilt finish cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Romweber Mid-Century Modern Flip Top Buffet Server or Bar Cart, Circa 1960s

$1,950

Romweber Mid-Century Modern Flip Top Buffet Server or Bar Cart, Circa 1960s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency flip top rolling buffet server or bar cart By Romweber USA, Circa 1960s Cream lacquered wood, with glass shelves, durable Formica f...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Oak Sideboard Server Console Credenza

$3,290Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Oak Sideboard Server Console Credenza

By Ficks Reed

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid Century Modern Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Credenza, Circa 1958. The credenza features a gorgeous oak case with woven rattan base and Japane...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Barley Twist Dark Oak Drawers 4 Tier 19C

$5,400

Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Barley Twist Dark Oak Drawers 4 Tier 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

EXQUISTIE 19th Century Antique French Renaissance Revival Oak 4 Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Barley Twist with Drawers~~ c. 1890s This is only one of multiple exquisite pie...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Early 1900's French Hand-Carved Walnut Three-Piece Sideboard Server Cupboard

$10,862

Early 1900's French Hand-Carved Walnut Three-Piece Sideboard Server Cupboard

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful flowery design French hand-carved cabinet server. This walnut sideboard is a great example of the high level of workmanship that was displayed in Europe around the turn o...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Wrought Forged Iron Oval Side Board Server Display Case Console

$3,800

Maitland Smith Wrought Forged Iron Oval Side Board Server Display Case Console

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice heavy built wrought iron side board console table by Maitland-Smith.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Cabinet on Wheel

$2,800

Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Cabinet on Wheel

By Century Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Credenza Bar Liquor Cabinet on Wheels MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Servers And Sideboards", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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 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 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 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 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.
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 the difference between a buffet table and a sideboard?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Buffet tables and sideboards are both types of cabinet furniture. Though often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece which is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. A sideboard is a side-table with cabinet doors that is used for serving, most often in a dining room. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard (it's not uncommon to find a sideboard in a foyer, however). Find a wide range of mid-century modern buffets and sideboards on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a sideboard and a console table comes down to usage and storage features. Sideboards are usually found in dining rooms and have shelving concealed behind cabinet doors for storing dinnerware, glassware and serveware. Normally positioned in entryways, hallways and living rooms, console tables may have no storage features or include drawers, open shelves or cabinet doors, depending on their design. Find a large selection of console tables and sideboards on 1stDibs.
What’s the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The main difference between a buffet and a sideboard is that a buffet is usually slightly taller than a sideboard. However, both types of tables are typically found in the dining room and both serve the same function as a place to put serving dishes.

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.