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Danish Teak Tambour Door Sideboard Room Divider
Located in Kensington, MD
A Danish modern teak sideboard / room divider. Featuring tambour doors that slide open to reveal
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Brazilian Sideboard Room Divider
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful highboard attributed to Carlo Hauner. Doors can be chosen for both directions!
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Brazilian Sideboard Room Divider
Brazilian Sideboard Room Divider
H 59.06 in W 72.84 in D 14.18 in
TALL Bouk Mayer Made and Designed Modern Contemporary Sideboard / Room Divider
Located in Markington, GB
You are looking at a large Bouk Mayer designed and made, modern contemporary side board, room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sideboards

Materials

Tulipwood

Rare Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Double Sided Room Divider Credenza with S
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, room divider has 3 sliding doors on both sides revealing shelving on either side. This is perfect to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Breathtaking Aldo Tura Sideboard or Room Divider with Real Back
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant sideboard in lacquered goatskin in good vintage condition on brass base. Hinges have been
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Goatskin

Functionalist Room Divider Denmark, 1930s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Functionalist Room Divider and Jardinieres made in Denmark in the 1930s in lacquered plywood
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plywood

Functionalist Room Divider Denmark, 1930s
Functionalist Room Divider Denmark, 1930s
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, D.I.H. 074, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
; 1958; 1950s; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divider
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Oak Sideboard or Room Divider Signed Studio by Doubinsky Fréres, France, 1971
By Doubinsky Freres
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sculptural and dimensional sideboard or room divider in hand carved tiger oak, black lacquered wood
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cabinets

File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, PJ-050202, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divider; This double
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Unique neo-Gothic dining room, large table and 10 chairs
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Unique neo-Gothic dining room, large table and 10 chairs Antique 19th century Gothic style dining
Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

eye catching roche bobois chest of drawers / room divider
By Roche Bobois
Located in Munich, DE
burlwood with 14 drawers. very well made and with real back - can be used as a room divider.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Sipario Sideboard
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sideboard features a sliding door whose front panel is made by vertically assembled
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Sipario Sideboard
Sipario Sideboard
H 34.65 in W 79.93 in D 20.87 in
Napoli Sideboard
By Belvedere
Located in Milan, IT
Two containers of different heights and sizes come together to create a large, spacious sideboard
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Napoli Sideboard
Napoli Sideboard
H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Oak Sideboard, Portugal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This modern oak sideboard features a clean and minimalist design that complements a contemporary
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Oak Sideboard, Portugal
Oak Sideboard, Portugal
H 30.71 in W 61.03 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid fir and ash, and veneered with ash, birch and burled-birch veneers, the sideboard
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash

Scandinavian Modern Sideboard
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard
H 40 in W 52.5 in D 17.5 in
Materia Natura Sideboard
By Dale Italia
Located in Milan, IT
veneered in walnut wood fillet. The front panel, divided in three doors, features a geometric decoration
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Materia Natura Sideboard
Materia Natura Sideboard
H 36.62 in W 84.65 in D 19.69 in
1950s wooden sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
piece of furniture inside which there are shelves that allow you to divide the space according to your
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

1950s wooden sideboard
1950s wooden sideboard
H 36.23 in W 60.63 in D 17.72 in
Teak sideboard (Dunvegan Collection)
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Buxton, GB
Tom Robertson designed dunvegan sideboard in teak wood for A.H. McIntosh in Scotland in the 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Teak sideboard (Dunvegan Collection)
Teak sideboard (Dunvegan Collection)
H 29.53 in W 79.53 in D 17.72 in
Michel Pigneres Mirrored Sideboard
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furniture. The sideboard is divided in three parts, all equipped with doors. Each door is framed with a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Michel Pigneres Mirrored Sideboard
Michel Pigneres Mirrored Sideboard
H 30.12 in W 59.45 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Danish Teak Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish teak sideboard. This was made in Denmark, it dates
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Sideboard
Vintage Danish Teak Sideboard
H 28.75 in W 64.97 in D 18.12 in
Sharp White Wall Sideboard
By Momenti
Located in Milan, IT
any room of the house. Characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, the structure has 45° edges and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Sharp White Wall Sideboard
Sharp White Wall Sideboard
H 26.58 in W 64.97 in D 19.49 in
Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
. For transportation and moving, the cabinet can be divided into an upper and a lower part. Provenance
Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
H 100.4 in W 63.39 in D 24.41 in
Teak Sideboard with Three Doors
Located in Brescia, IT
respectively. This sideboard will be able to enrich the room giving it a unique look and unmistakable style
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Teak Sideboard with Three Doors
Teak Sideboard with Three Doors
H 40.56 in W 59.06 in D 16.54 in
Rosewood sideboard by McIntosh, 1970
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Tom Robertson designed this sideboard for its collection Dunfermline in Scotland for the high-end
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood sideboard by McIntosh, 1970
Rosewood sideboard by McIntosh, 1970
H 29.53 in W 83.86 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak sideboard. Swedish-made highboard from the 1960s, ideal as living room
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
H 43.31 in W 48.82 in D 16.93 in
Caltagirone A Matt Lacquered Sideboard
By Not.Ordinary
Located in Milan, IT
sideboard has opening front panels made from hand-decorated and enamelled Etna lava stone tiles. The matt
Category

2010s Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Caltagirone A Matt Lacquered Sideboard
H 37.8 in W 108.27 in D 17.72 in
Caltagirone B Glossy Lacquered Sideboard
By Not.Ordinary
Located in Milan, IT
This glossy lacquered sideboard with opening front panels made from made from hand-decorated and
Category

2010s Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Ceramic

Caltagirone B Glossy Lacquered Sideboard
H 37.8 in W 108.27 in D 17.72 in
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard with Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, sideboard with lamp, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Credenza with lamp in oak
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard with Lamp
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard with Lamp
H 86.23 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Sideboard Form in Various Woods
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
. This sideboard is divided in two doors, with shelves inside and a middle part with open shelves. Made
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Sideboard Form in Various Woods
Sideboard Form in Various Woods
H 31.11 in W 76.78 in D 21.66 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza Sideboard
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century, Danish modern, rosewood credenza sideboard features a rich tone and wonderful grain
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Brutalist Oak Sideboard, Belgium
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
, and the blonde oak gives a delightful warmth to any room. It's the perfect piece for any contemporary
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Wood

Midcentury Brutalist Oak Sideboard, Belgium
Midcentury Brutalist Oak Sideboard, Belgium
H 30.32 in W 102.76 in D 19.3 in
Italian Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian suspended wooden sideboard produced in the 1960s, of fine Italian manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard
Italian Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard
H 18.9 in W 98.43 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
are made of bakelite and the interior is made of maple wood. The sideboard can be divided from the
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Rosewood, Burl

Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard, 1930s
Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard, 1930s
H 57.09 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in
Large, carved, sideboard by Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Chesham, GB
manufacturer, AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna i Bodafors. The cabinet features a horizontally divided storage with
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Large, carved, sideboard by Bodafors
Large, carved, sideboard by Bodafors
H 37.01 in W 66.54 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist Sideboard with Four Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive Mid-Century Modern (or Brutalist sideboard) is made from straight-grained light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Sideboard with Four Doors
Brutalist Sideboard with Four Doors
H 36.5 in W 92 in D 19 in
Sideboard Italian Work Mid-Century Modern
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Lucca, IT
Sideboard Italian work Mid-Century Modern. The sideboard is divided into four parts, three sliding
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard Italian Work Mid-Century Modern
Sideboard Italian Work Mid-Century Modern
H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 82.29 in
Sideboard Go in Wood and Lacquer
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
doors, elegant vertical stripes of plywood veneer. This sideboard is divided in three doors, with
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Sideboard Go in Wood and Lacquer
Sideboard Go in Wood and Lacquer
H 31.11 in W 76.78 in D 19.69 in
1960s sideboard with three high drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
drawers. Ideal as a sideboard for the living room or kitchen but also for furnishing a bedroom in perfect
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

1960s sideboard with three high drawers
1960s sideboard with three high drawers
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 16.54 in
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Sideboard for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Porto, PT
used as room divider because it has rosewood veneer in the back.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Maxima Suspended Sideboard by Bartoli Design
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
divided into two parts, and equipped with two inner drawers or two shelves. This sideboard can be made in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Maxima Suspended Sideboard by Bartoli Design
H 19.69 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Brass Marble Sideboard with leather
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
2 internal drawers with brass dividers. This sublime piece can be used to divide a room, as the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

Contemporary Brass Marble Sideboard with leather
Contemporary Brass Marble Sideboard with leather
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H 43.31 in W 55.12 in D 17.72 in
Sideboard Go in Wood and Lacquer
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
, elegant vertical stripes of plywood veneer This sideboard is divided in three doors, with shelves inside
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Sideboard Go in Wood and Lacquer
Sideboard Go in Wood and Lacquer
H 31.11 in W 76.78 in D 19.69 in
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
three of them divided their work equally. Overall, Guillerme worked as a designer, Chambron as a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
H 72.84 in W 79.53 in D 18.9 in
Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard
Located in Prato, Tuscany
small Italian Biedermeier style sideboard in Sapele wood with birch inlays; the massive upper top is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Sideboards

Materials

Sapele Wood

Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard
Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in
Large Walnut Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s, this long sideboard exemplifies clean-lined Danish
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Large Walnut Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen
Large Walnut Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen
H 31.75 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Sideboard in Ebony and Briarwood, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard with ebonized riser and tuja briar laid open and divided into squares by ebony fillet of
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Burl, Lacquer, Ebony

Sideboard in Ebony and Briarwood, 1930s
Sideboard in Ebony and Briarwood, 1930s
H 63 in W 81.89 in D 17.72 in
18th Century French Baroque Provincial Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, CA
An 18th century French Provincial sideboard in walnut. Nice patina overall. Two inset doors open to
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

1950s G Plan Teak & Oak Sideboard
By Richard Young, G Plan Furniture
Located in Southampton, GB
Rare G Plan sideboard by E Gomme. Part of the Group 3 range, it was designed by Richard Young in
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Teak

1950s G Plan Teak & Oak Sideboard
1950s G Plan Teak & Oak Sideboard
H 31.11 in W 62.21 in D 17.13 in
Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, large sideboard, oak, France, 1960s. This exceptionally
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
H 57.29 in W 141.54 in D 20.87 in
Rare Sideboard No.119 by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
. does have a real back and can be used as room divider.
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Rare Sideboard No.119 by Florence Knoll
Rare Sideboard No.119 by Florence Knoll
H 27.96 in W 74.81 in D 18.12 in
Bilateral Sideboard by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
part. This bilateral sideboard is perfect for room divider.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Carpathian Elm and Brass Sideboard
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
William Doezema designed for Mastercraft Furniture Co. carpathian elm sideboard consisting of an
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sideboard in Wood, Brass and Marble Malcolm
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
sideboard's body. The sideboard is divided into three doors with shelves inside. Made to Order.
Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate

Sideboard in Wood, Brass and Marble Malcolm
Sideboard in Wood, Brass and Marble Malcolm
H 31.11 in W 76.78 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique Italian sideboard 1850 in solid walnut wood of a beautiful antique patina! It is divided
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Thuya Burl Sideboard with Ebonized Body, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard, bar with ebonized body, the central part and tuja burl laid open-book divided into
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Thuya Burl Sideboard with Ebonized Body, 1930s
Thuya Burl Sideboard with Ebonized Body, 1930s
H 47.25 in W 92.92 in D 21.66 in
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak with Ceramics
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, ceramics, France, 1960s Credenza in oak by
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

1930s Art Deco Sideboard Credenza In Oak
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sideboard constructed in solid oak from circa 1930. A rare piece from an era of cabinet
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Oak

1930s Art Deco Sideboard Credenza In Oak
1930s Art Deco Sideboard Credenza In Oak
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
Swiss Sideboard in Oak, 1750 circa, Switzerland
Located in Albignasego, IT
Swiss sideboard in oak Measures: H 200cm, W 103cm, D 42cm Two-body sideboard entirely built
Category

Antique 1750s Italian Country Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Swiss Sideboard in Oak, 1750 circa, Switzerland
Swiss Sideboard in Oak, 1750 circa, Switzerland
H 77.96 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Ello Brass & Beveled Mirror Four Door Sideboard
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Four door sideboard by O.B. Solie for Ello Furniture Manufacturing Corp. clad and trimmed in mirror
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maison Regain Solid Elm Sideboard, 1970s, France
By Maison Regain
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage brutalist Maison Regain sideboard made of solid elm, circa 1970s, France. This vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Elm

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Sideboard Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sideboard room divider available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every sideboard room divider was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sideboard room divider — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sideboard room divider, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sideboard room divider over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Tura, Doubinsky Freres and Kim Moltzer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sideboard Room Divider?

The average selling price for a sideboard room divider at 1stDibs is $9,800, while they’re typically $2,595 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Sideboard Room Divider
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To quickly divide a room, you can use a freestanding room divider. If you wish to leave the room open but visually divide it, try placing accent rugs under the furniture in different areas. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    Lightweight Japanese paper lattice screens known as shōji are a versatile way to define a living space and block drafts. Painted folding screens known as byōbu are also used as decorative elements, often featuring landscapes, animals, and flowering plants. Chinese folding screens were traditionally comprised of monumental hinged panels, intricately carved and decorated with panoramic landscapes or stone inlay.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    For standing room dividers, make sure you set them up in an accordion or or zig zag fold pattern to keep them from falling down.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

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