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Nettleton Server Handcrafted in Oxidised Mild Steel and Walnut Veneer by Lemon
Nettleton Server Handcrafted in Oxidised Mild Steel and Walnut Veneer by Lemon

Nettleton Server Handcrafted in Oxidised Mild Steel and Walnut Veneer by Lemon

By Kevin Frankental

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Promenade low unit and 44 server, albeit with slightly amended proportions and materials. The top and sides

Category

2010s Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Georgian Revival Sideboard Mahogany Buffet Server
Georgian Revival Sideboard Mahogany Buffet Server

Georgian Revival Sideboard Mahogany Buffet Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian Revival Mahogany Bookcase. Raised upon Square Tapered Legs With Spade Feet. Circa 1920 The Sideboard Features 2 x Mahogany Lined Working Drawers and 1 Cupboard. The Drawers ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Five Door Server in Reclaimed Elm
Five Door Server in Reclaimed Elm

Five Door Server in Reclaimed Elm

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 Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Six Door Server in Reclaimed Wood
Six Door Server in Reclaimed Wood

Six Door Server in Reclaimed Wood

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 Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Period Regency Sideboard Antique Mahogany Server
Period Regency Sideboard Antique Mahogany Server

Period Regency Sideboard Antique Mahogany Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This Quality Sideboard is of a Wonderful Colour. Standing upon Ring Turned and Fluted Legs. Period Regency Having an Arrangement of 3 Drawers and 1 Cupboard. The Drawers and Cupboard...

Category

Vintage 1980s Sideboards

Materials

Boxwood

French Oak Sideboard Server, circa 1900
French Oak Sideboard Server, circa 1900

French Oak Sideboard Server, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

Constructed of solid oak with a beautiful, dark finish, this French sideboard features four doors with linenfold carvings and brass escutcheons, four drawers with brass, pendant pull...

Category

Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Revival Server Mahogany
Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Revival Server Mahogany

Georgian Sideboard Breakfront Revival Server Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian Revival mahogany breakfront sideboard This sideboard is raised upon a plinth base The sideboard having an arrangement of 8 oak lined graduated drawers and 2 cupboards The cu...

Category

Vintage 1920s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard Server Console Table
Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard Server Console Table

Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard Server Console Table

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautiful flame mahogany sideboard with line and oval inlays. It is remarkably sturdy with three drawers that feature handcut dovetails and brass pulls all on firm square tapered leg...

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Sideboard Mahogany Server Revival, 1860
Sheraton Sideboard Mahogany Server Revival, 1860

Sheraton Sideboard Mahogany Server Revival, 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This Pretty mahogany Sheraton Revival Serpentine sideboard standing upon 6 Tapered Legs with Spade feet. circa 1860 Featuring an arrangement of 3 Oak Lined Drawers (note the qualit...

Category

Antique 1860s Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Server 1800
Antique Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Server 1800

Antique Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Server 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Original Georgian sideboard in mahogany Quite a clean and minimal design, perfect for modern interiors too Mahogany with satinwood inlay and original handles We date this to circa...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Revival Sideboard Mahogany Breakfront Server
Regency Revival Sideboard Mahogany Breakfront Server

Regency Revival Sideboard Mahogany Breakfront Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Regency Revival mahogany breakfront sideboard. This sideboard stands upon splayed feet with a shaped apron. Circa 1930 We can ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - so pl...

Category

Vintage 1930s Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Provincial-Style Sideboard or Server
French Provincial-Style Sideboard or Server

French Provincial-Style Sideboard or Server

Located in Sheffield, MA

This country Louis XV style sideboard constructed with knotty fruitwood has three deep drawers and cabriole legs. Can be used as sofa table.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Regency Sideboard Mahogany Revival Buffet Server
Regency Sideboard Mahogany Revival Buffet Server

Regency Sideboard Mahogany Revival Buffet Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Regency Revival Mahogany Sideboard. This Sideboard Stands Upon Turned and Fluted Legs. Circa 1920 The Sideboard Features 4 Doors, Each Door Having Wonderful Flame Mahogany Panels. Th...

Category

Vintage 1920s Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Sideboard Server Georgian 1880
Antique Mahogany Sideboard Server Georgian 1880

Antique Mahogany Sideboard Server Georgian 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Clean and elegant Georgian style sideboard we date to 1880 Crafted from mahogany with satinwood banding to drawers Fixtures - handles etc - are all original Some of our items are ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Gillows Sideboard Server Mahogany 1880 Buffet
Gillows Sideboard Server Mahogany 1880 Buffet

Gillows Sideboard Server Mahogany 1880 Buffet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful antique sideboard in the Gillows manner We date this piece to circa 1880 Fine piece of furniture and lots of storage Original knife drawer with green lining Hand carv...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Painted Sideboard Breakfront Server Walnut
Edwardian Painted Sideboard Breakfront Server Walnut

Edwardian Painted Sideboard Breakfront Server Walnut

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Exquisite Edwardian painted sideboard of breakfront form Hand crafted from walnut we date this piece to circa 1910 Features hand painted panel to the top, side panels and designs t...

Category

Vintage 1910s Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Server Revival Buffet
Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Server Revival Buffet

Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Server Revival Buffet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Georgian Revival mahogany sideboard Raised upon tapered legs with spade feet We can ship to anywhere in the world including the US, please get in touch for a shipping quote This side...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Revival Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Sideboard Server Mahogany Serpentine 1810
Georgian Sideboard Server Mahogany Serpentine 1810

Georgian Sideboard Server Mahogany Serpentine 1810

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Refined Georgian sideboard in mahogany of serpentine form Original handles with inlaid patera beside drawers Circa 1810 Classically refined design with five drawers so ample storage ...

Category

Antique 1810s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Sideboard Server Mahogany Serpentine 1810
Georgian Sideboard Server Mahogany Serpentine 1810

Georgian Sideboard Server Mahogany Serpentine 1810

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Refined Georgian sideboard in mahogany of serpentine form Original handles with inlaid patera beside drawers Circa 1810 Classically refined design with five drawers so ample storage ...

Category

Antique 1810s Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Server 1790
Georgian Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Server 1790

Georgian Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Server 1790

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous antique mahogany Georgian sideboard or buffet - We date this piece to circa 1790 - Original fixtures including distinctive lions head handles - Viewings available by ap...

Category

Antique 1790s Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French 1940's Peach Mirrored Server
French 1940's Peach Mirrored Server

French 1940's Peach Mirrored Server

Located in New York, NY

Etched Peach Mirror With Oak & Bronze Mounts

Category

20th Century French Sideboards

French Napolean III 19th Century Server
French Napolean III 19th Century Server

French Napolean III 19th Century Server

Located in Buchanan, NY

Beautiful ebonized sever with unique swing cabinets.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard Server
Antique Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard Server

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard Server

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Mahogany, Metal Pulls Style: American Federal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard
19th Century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard

19th Century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 19th century French carved oak renaissance style server / sideboard with front doors / front

Category

Antique 1830s French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century German Server with Mirror
Early 20th Century German Server with Mirror

Early 20th Century German Server with Mirror

Located in Evergreen, CO

This German server features a beveled mirror with twisted columns topped by Doric inspired capitals

Category

Early 20th Century German Sideboards

Materials

Maple, Oak

Three-Door Server with Original Provincial Decoration
Three-Door Server with Original Provincial Decoration

Three-Door Server with Original Provincial Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

Three Door Server with Original Provincial Decoration, Circa 1900

Category

Antique 19th Century Other Sideboards

Materials

Pine

French Walnut Marble-Top Server Circa 1900
French Walnut Marble-Top Server Circa 1900

French Walnut Marble-Top Server Circa 1900

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful quality on this small, French marble-top server with mirror.

Category

Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Pair of Hungarian Grain Matched Mahogany Servers
Pair of Hungarian Grain Matched Mahogany Servers

Pair of Hungarian Grain Matched Mahogany Servers

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Gorgeous pair of Hungarian grain matched mahogany servers with silver plated mounts.

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Sideboards

Materials

Silver Plate

American Mahogany Turned Leg Server with Backsplash
American Mahogany Turned Leg Server with Backsplash

American Mahogany Turned Leg Server with Backsplash

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany turned leg server with backsplash, circa 1840. The size and height would lend

Category

Antique 1840s North American Sideboards

French Art Deco Style Black Lacquered Server
French Art Deco Style Black Lacquered Server

French Art Deco Style Black Lacquered Server

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional French early 20th century Art Deco style black lacquered server. Fabulous polished

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Art Deco, French Moderne White Oak Server
Art Deco, French Moderne White Oak Server

Art Deco, French Moderne White Oak Server

Located in Bellport, NY

Immaculate French Moderne White Oak Server. Two opening side doors,one large bottom drawer,plus

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

20th Century Antique Painted French Oak Server
20th Century Antique Painted French Oak Server

20th Century Antique Painted French Oak Server

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Beautiful Louis XV antique French oak server we have painted in a soft pale grey color, with subtle

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb For Calvin Marble Top Server
Paul McCobb For Calvin Marble Top Server

Paul McCobb For Calvin Marble Top Server

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning eight drawer sideboard with two server drawers. Marble top and classic brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Danish Teak Server with Ceramic Tile Insert
Danish Teak Server with Ceramic Tile Insert

Danish Teak Server with Ceramic Tile Insert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Scandinavian style server/credenza featuring three center drawers flanked by sliding doors

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

French Moderne White Oak Server  (Art Deco)
French Moderne White Oak Server  (Art Deco)

French Moderne White Oak Server (Art Deco)

Located in Bellport, NY

Immaculate French Moderne White Oak Server/Cabinet.With two side doors,one large bottom drawer

Category

Vintage 1930s French Sideboards

Early 18th Century Bleached Oak Sideboard/Server
Early 18th Century Bleached Oak Sideboard/Server

Early 18th Century Bleached Oak Sideboard/Server

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 19th century oak sideboard /server featuring three dovetailed front drawers with brass pulls

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Country Scrubbed Pine Farmhouse Server Cupboard Cabinet
Country Scrubbed Pine Farmhouse Server Cupboard Cabinet

Country Scrubbed Pine Farmhouse Server Cupboard Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Charming rustic country natural pine server cupboard having two drawers over panelled doors with

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Country Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Server
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Server

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Server

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia walnut server. Featuring two doors with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Server by Nathan Furniture
Mid-Century Teak Server by Nathan Furniture

Mid-Century Teak Server by Nathan Furniture

By Nathan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This long and stylish teak server offers a wonderful array of storage spaces, including unique

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

American Colonial Style Maple Sideboard Buffet Server
American Colonial Style Maple Sideboard Buffet Server

American Colonial Style Maple Sideboard Buffet Server

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Early American or Colonial style sideboard, buffet server, or console table USA, Late

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Three-Drawer Sideboard or Server in Walnut
Three-Drawer Sideboard or Server in Walnut

Three-Drawer Sideboard or Server in Walnut

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive, British colonial style sideboard or server with an inspired bold presence. Expertly

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Antique Louis Philippe French Cherry Server
Monumental Antique Louis Philippe French Cherry Server

Monumental Antique Louis Philippe French Cherry Server

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Well constructed mid-19th century French server with five drawers over five paneled doors, all in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Large Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Tambour Server
Large Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Tambour Server

Large Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Tambour Server

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This large Mid-Century teak server features dual tambour doors combined with center set of drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Six Door Server in Original Paint Patina
Six Door Server in Original Paint Patina

Six Door 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 Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Federal Mahogany Four Drawer Server, circa 1810
Federal Mahogany Four Drawer Server, circa 1810

Federal Mahogany Four Drawer Server, circa 1810

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Federal mahogany server with rectangular top with front turret corners surmounting a case

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Art Deco Sideboard Epstein London Server
Walnut Art Deco Sideboard Epstein London Server

Walnut Art Deco Sideboard Epstein London Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

period antique Two drawers to the middle and two larger drawers to the side Great looking server or

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Burled Walnut Georgian Inlaid Ball and Claw Marble Top Sideboard Buffet Server
Burled Walnut Georgian Inlaid Ball and Claw Marble Top Sideboard Buffet Server

Burled Walnut Georgian Inlaid Ball and Claw Marble Top Sideboard Buffet Server

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous burled walnut sideboard with two different tones of walnut and incredible design. The marble is in good condition as is the case with minor signs of age and wear. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Three Door Server in Faded Paint Patina
Three Door Server in Faded Paint Patina

Three Door Server in Faded Paint Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

This three door server features a one of a kind warm gray tones paint patina. This piece can truly

Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Sheraton English Mahogany Server with String Inlay, ca. 1790
Sheraton English Mahogany Server with String Inlay, ca. 1790

Sheraton English Mahogany Server with String Inlay, ca. 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Sheraton period mahogany server with breakfront form , boxwood string inlay, center drawer and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Six Door Server in Original Paint Patina
Six Door Server in Original Paint Patina

Six Door 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

SIx Door Server in Lacquered Paint Patina
SIx Door Server in Lacquered Paint Patina

SIx Door Server in Lacquered 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 Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Sideboard, 1930s Buffet Server
Vintage Art Deco Sideboard, 1930s Buffet Server

Vintage Art Deco Sideboard, 1930s Buffet Server

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive Art Deco sideboard. The sideboard stands upon stylised Art Deco feet and features an inset ebonized plinth. Having 3 doors the centre door having a double bow front (ope...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Sideboard Server Sideboard Buffet
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Sideboard Server Sideboard Buffet

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Sideboard Server Sideboard Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Edwardian inlaid 3-drawer sideboard with beautiful inlay and detail. This piece dates to the 1920s and is in good original condition.

Category

20th Century Edwardian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Sideboard Mahogany Buffet Server 1880
Antique Regency Sideboard Mahogany Buffet Server 1880

Antique Regency Sideboard Mahogany Buffet Server 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Regency Revival Mahogany Sideboard. This Sideboard Stands Upon Square Tapered Legs with Spade Feet. Circa 1880 Having an Arrangement of 2 x Oak Lined Drawers and 1 x Cupboard which R...

Category

Antique 1880s Regency 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    What you can use instead of a sideboard depends on your specific needs. If you're looking for a place to set up buffet spreads when entertaining guests, a console table may be a good option. For storing or displaying items in the dining room, try a bar cabinet, hutch, bookshelf or floating wall shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining room furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, you can generally use a sideboard as a TV stand. If you plan to rest the TV on the top of a sideboard, double-check that its weight capacity is great enough to support the weight of the television safely. You may also want to drill the back of the sideboard to add holes for the cords and cables that connect the components of your home theater system. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sideboards.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How tall a sideboard should be in a living room varies. Most sideboards are 34 to 36 inches tall. If you're using a sideboard as a television stand, the sideboard should be tall enough to allow the center of the television screen to be at eye level. Otherwise, you can typically choose any size sideboard. Shop a range of sideboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a G Plan sideboard, look for the maker's mark. Nearly all pieces produced by the British maker are marked, but G Plan utilized different markings over the years. For example, pieces from the 1950s and ’60s often display a gold foil oval label emblazoned with the words "E Gomme, High Wycombe." You can find images of all G Plan labels and marks on trusted online resources. You can also ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to help you with the identification process. Explore a wide range of G Plan sideboards on 1stDibs.

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