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 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 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 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 White

$5,261 / item

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide White

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Our inaugural furniture design, the 44 Server, epitomizes the design philosophy of Dieter Rams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard Buffet Server, Newly Restored

$3,595

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard Buffet Server, Newly Restored

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard, credenza, or buffet server By Charles P

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sideboards

Materials

Copper

Antique Regency Sideboard, Satinwood Server Buffet Brass Gallery

$3,244

Antique Regency Sideboard, Satinwood Server Buffet Brass Gallery

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Important antique Regency sideboard in satinwood and mahogany - Love the black ebonized trim which accenuates the clean and minimal design - Highly important fitted with original...

Category

Antique 1890s Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Rosewood William IV Server, circa 1830-1840

$13,200

Antique English Rosewood William IV Server, circa 1830-1840

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome server has beautiful rosewood. The coloring of rosewood is rich and varied and looks

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Antique French 19th Century Walnut Server with Marble Top

$4,300

Antique French 19th Century Walnut Server with Marble Top

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French 19th century walnut server with marble top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorated Details /Green Leather Top Sideboard / Server

$3,800

Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorated Details /Green Leather Top Sideboard / Server

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-20th century modern chinoiserie black lacquered sideboard or server, finely crafted with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Rolling Flip Top Server Serving Cart Table

$2,200

John Widdicomb Rolling Flip Top Server Serving Cart Table

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century Modern rolling server cart.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Campaign Style Flip Top Fruitwood Server Liquor Cabinet Drexel

$2,800

Campaign Style Flip Top Fruitwood Server Liquor Cabinet Drexel

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style fruitwood server bar liquor cabinet on wheels with brass pulls.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Server Étagère by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller C1930

$6,495

Art Deco Server Étagère by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller C1930

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and hard to find server/étagère cabinet by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. C1930 early

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Buffet Server

$4,500

Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Buffet Server

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts oak sideboard or buffet server with plate rail In the manner

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Regency Gothic Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard Buffet Server 1825

$3,995 / item

Antique Georgian Regency Gothic Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard Buffet Server 1825

Located in Portland, OR

sideboard/server with a galleried back having a band of carved gadrooned decoration, the base is of inverted

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Demilune Sideboard Console Table Server

$5,200

English Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Demilune Sideboard Console Table Server

Located in Philadelphia, PA

English Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Demilune Sideboard Console Table Server. Item features solid

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard Server Buffet Cabinet Credenza MINT

$9,500

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard Server Buffet Cabinet Credenza MINT

By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu

Located in Rockaway, NJ

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard Server Buffet Cabinet Credenza MINT

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1990s Italian Shaped Server with Oyster Walnut Inlay, Rosewood Stringing & Silve

$7,493

1990s Italian Shaped Server with Oyster Walnut Inlay, Rosewood Stringing & Silve

Located in Dallas, TX

This 1990s Italian shaped server is a sophisticated example of decorative cabinetmaking, combining

Category

1990s Italian Other Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Carved Oak Server c1920

$2,950

Antique French Louis XV Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Carved Oak Server c1920

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Louis XV Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Carved Oak Server c1920. Direct from France, a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Oak

SIx Door Two Drawer Server in Original Paint Patina

$6,390

SIx Door Two Drawer Server in Original Paint Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

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

Antique British Colonial West Indies Mahogany Sideboard or Server

$11,900

Antique British Colonial West Indies Mahogany Sideboard or Server

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British colonial sideboard handcrafted in mahogany featuring a dramatic backsplash with ocean inspired carvings on a case with three drawers, carved acanthus le...

Category

Antique 19th Century Bajan William IV Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

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

$5,261 / 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Steel

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

Category

20th Century American Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

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

Category

20th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

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

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

$5,261 / 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Steel

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

$5,261 / 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Steel

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Marble

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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

Category

20th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

1940s Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Huntboard / Console Table / Server

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

1940s Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Huntboard / Console Table / Server

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a statement piece! This is a 1940s carved mahogany hunt board with a sculpted top and a single drawer with dovetail construction. It has a carved ram’s head as well as other ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet with Brass Gallery

$1,596Sale Price|36% Off

Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet with Brass Gallery

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

furniture, sideboards, or Sheraton style antiques, this buffet embodies the elegance and utility that define

Category

20th Century Louis XIV Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet Servers or Bar Cabinets

$2,995 / set

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet Servers or Bar Cabinets

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style sideboards, buffet servers, bar cabinets, or

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial 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

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

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Oak Buffet Server

$1,525

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Oak Buffet Server

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style white oak sideboard buffet or server By Baker Furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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

Sideboard or Server, a stunning piece of furniture that reflects the elegance and craftsmanship of the 19th

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Flip Top Server, Circa 1960s

$2,495

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Flip Top Server, Circa 1960s

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

, server, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with original brass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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

Category

2010s South African Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Antique 17th Century English Quartersawn Oak Sideboard Server Court Cupboard

$2,625Sale Price|47% Off

Antique 17th Century English Quartersawn Oak Sideboard Server Court Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful English Charles II era sideboard or server, circa 1660s. Reminiscent of the Jacobean

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Charles II Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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

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

$3,444

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

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 Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company

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

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 Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

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

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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

Horner School Carved Oak Swell Front & Mirrored Server with Carved Foliate & Scroll Elements, Raised on

Category

Early 20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Oak

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Peter Løvig Mid-Century Danish Wooden Tambour Door Server Cabinet / Credenza

$6,500

Peter Løvig Mid-Century Danish Wooden Tambour Door Server Cabinet / Credenza

By Breaad

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Danish wooden rectangular server cabinet / credenza in a fine veneer with two tambour

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Server Console Potboard Dresser Base Sideboard Georgian Style Fine Country House

$5,452

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

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

$2,145

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

Category

20th Century French Other Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

$2,700

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

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

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

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

$3,015Sale Price|40% 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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

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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 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 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 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 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.

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