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Isabella Costantini, Italy, Zoe Sideboard Plinth Base
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and expertly crafted by Italian artisans, the Zoe sideboard features four doors
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Bass Credenza Sideboard with Straw Marquetry Inlay and Patinated Brass Plinth
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
hinges and a patinated brass plinth. This piece shows the "Bass" design of black-dyed straw marquetry
Category

2010s British Sideboards

Materials

Straw, Wood

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Nine Sideboard W210 Plinth Base
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and crafted by skilled Italian artisans, the nine sideboard features a four-door
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Cabinet on Plinth 1960s Midcentury Chinoiserie Sideboard Brass 1970
Located in London, GB
An elegant yet robust cabinet in a light duck egg blue sits atop a plinth in this stunning
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cain Front Mahogany Sideboard on a Plinth Base
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cain front mahogany sideboard on a Plinth Base, Features: Two drawers and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Sideboard with Marble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Art Deco Italian sideboard with marble top and simple clean lines Brass inlaid and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Sideboard with Marble
Art Deco Sideboard with Marble
H 41 in W 85 in D 21.5 in
Helios 4-Door Makassar Sideboard with Horn Inlays
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
A cabinetmaking gem fashioned of prized Makassar ebony, this sideboard will ideally enrich
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Brass, Lucite and Lacquer Sideboard with 16 Drawers
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
piece mounted on top. The plinths are trespa panels with a black high gloss effect in the Italian glam
Category

1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Copper

Ebony Sideboard
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant sideboard boasts a design inspired by the bold sophistication of Art Deco. Its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Ebony Sideboard
Ebony Sideboard
H 35.04 in W 84.26 in D 22.45 in
ZULU sideboard
Located in Frazão, Porto
with glossy black plinth and undertop. The top of the sideboard in covered in black glass.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

ZULU sideboard
ZULU sideboard
H 34.65 in W 94.49 in D 21.66 in
Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Sideboard with Ebony Inlay
By Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival oak and inlaid ebony Victorian sideboard attributed to the renowned English
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard with Bar Element by Franco Albini, Italy, 1930s
By Franco Albini
Located in Greding, DE
revolving door, which conceals a three-tiered bar. The sideboard rests on an elegantly designed plinth with
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Maple

Handmade Carved Oak Sideboard With Emperor Marble Top, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-carved oak sideboard with three hinged doors and central interior shelf. Top and plinth made
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Victorian Oak Sideboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5015 Rare Victorian inverted break front sideboard in oak, having attractive top with moulded
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Sideboard
Victorian Oak Sideboard
H 37.4 in W 72.44 in D 52 in
Modern Architectural Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Architectural sideboard, big, bold and inspired by classic Brutalism Architecture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Modern Architectural Sideboard
Modern Architectural Sideboard
H 34 in W 81 in D 20 in
English Serving Console or Sideboard of Mahogany with Turned Supports
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English serving console or sideboard of mahogany, featuring a moulded-edge top tier with a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique White Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
on a square plinth base, this cabinet effortlessly blends tradition with contemporary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique White Sideboard
Antique White Sideboard
H 34 in W 94 in D 12 in
Rare 1970s American brutalist sideboard with drawers, probably by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare 1970s American brutalist sideboard with drawers, probably by Lane Furniture but no maker's
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Dove Gray Painted Sideboard with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
storage for your dining or living area. Resting on a sturdy bracketed plinth, this sideboard is not just
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquered Sideboard with Hand Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese dark brown lacquered sideboard from the 19th century, with hand painted motifs. Created
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Westminster Sideboard by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
This masterfully executed sideboard reinterprets the concept of traditional storage unit into a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Westminster Sideboard by Daytona
Westminster Sideboard by Daytona
H 33.47 in W 81.89 in D 23.63 in
Luxurious Sideboard in Murano Glass Mirror, with Hand-Engraved, by Fratelli Tosi
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Luxurious sideboard in mirror engraved and beveled entirely by hand by Fratelli Tosi, with gold and
Category

2010s Italian Other Credenzas

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
sideboard cabinet has a warm brown finish to the bold mango wood frame. The interior is fitted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Sideboard
Mid Century Modern Sideboard
H 34 in W 74 in D 18 in
Walnut combo storage sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52 D18 H30 Walnut dual use sideboard with open shelving and enclosed storage. Item has been fully
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Walnut combo storage sideboard
Walnut combo storage sideboard
H 30 in W 52 in D 18 in
English Country Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
square plinth base. This substantial piece brings a storied elegance to your dining area or living space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas

Materials

Wood

English Country Painted Sideboard
English Country Painted Sideboard
H 43 in W 96 in D 15 in
Mahogany Four Door Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Four-door sideboard, the large rectangular mahogany top with moulded edge and three frieze drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Four Door Sideboard
Mahogany Four Door Sideboard
H 37.5 in W 91.5 in D 26 in
Modern Rustic Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Rustic painted sideboard in a light blue painted finish. This sideboard has been distressed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Modern Rustic Painted Sideboard
Modern Rustic Painted Sideboard
H 34 in W 66 in D 20 in
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Sideboard with White Glass Doors, France, 1930's
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco sideboard with fine finish of Macassar ebony and milk glass or off-white glass sliding
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard
Located in Dorchester, MA
A beautiful example of Danish modernism, this wide teak sideboard features three drawers with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard
H 32.25 in W 84 in D 16.75 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality 19th century Victorian antique mahogany sideboard. It has a lovely quality mahogany top
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Mahogany Sideboard
Antique Victorian Mahogany Sideboard
H 36.23 in W 83.86 in D 24.02 in
Eros Blue Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
painted interior with shelves. With a hand-rubbed and painted blue paint, raised on a square plinth base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Buffets

Materials

Wood

Eros Blue Painted Sideboard
Eros Blue Painted Sideboard
H 34 in W 94 in D 20 in
European Painted Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European style distress painted buffet sideboard with a molded edge rectangular top, one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Wood

European Painted Buffet Sideboard
European Painted Buffet Sideboard
H 36 in W 71.75 in D 19 in
Country Sage Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
raised on a square plinth base. Dimensions: 112" W x 15" D x 38" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Country Sage Painted Sideboard
Country Sage Painted Sideboard
H 38 in W 112 in D 15 in
Powder Blue Rustic Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
shelves. Raised on a stepped back square plinth base. Dimensions: 67" W x 18" D x 35" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Buffets

Materials

Wood

Powder Blue Rustic Sideboard
Powder Blue Rustic Sideboard
H 35 in W 67 in D 18 in
Country Washed Paint Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
doors open to a painted interior with shelves. The cabinet is raised on a square plinth base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Country Washed Paint Sideboard
Country Washed Paint Sideboard
H 38 in W 112 in D 15 in
French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exceptional French Art Deco elegant 1930's sideboard with inset marble top made out of amboyna
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple

French Art Deco Sideboard
French Art Deco Sideboard
H 41.75 in W 70 in D 22.5 in
Unique Hollywood Regency Custom Ello Mirrored Breakfront or Sideboard with Bar
By Ello Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique custom ordered Mid-Century Modern Ello Furniture breakfront or sideboard with beveled
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Walnut Sideboard with Cane Doors by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dorchester, MA
sideboard features a walnut case on a plinth base with signature inset aluminum Xs on the top corners. It
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Oak Wood Sideboard with Travertine Marble Top and Hand Carved Patterns
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian oak wooden sideboard and travertine marble top. Hand-carved patterns in the four doors
Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Period Regency Sideboard Mahogany Server
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Sideboard. This Sideboard Being of a Plain Form. Standing Upon a Plinth Base. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Oval Sideboard with Mirror in Walnut, Burl and Ebony Macassar, Italy, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
slight reliefs or protrusions on the body of the sideboard. The cabinet rests on two three-tier plinths
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Ebony, Walnut, Burl

1940's Floating French Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 1940's French Oak Sideboard floating on a plinth with intricate solid bronze hardware
Category

Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1940's Floating French Sideboard
1940's Floating French Sideboard
H 20.5 in W 76 in D 15 in
Suite Sideboard by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
and refined style. The rectangular plywood structure, raised on a plinth baseboard, has a myrtle burl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Suite Sideboard by Daytona
Suite Sideboard by Daytona
H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 21.66 in
Victorian Chiffonier / Sideboard Circa 1860
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An antique Victorian 19th century mahogany chiffonier base sideboard / server. Of rectangular form
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Sideboard
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Of rounded form, having a Rosewood top and plinth edged with brass straps. The doors and body
Category

20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Sideboard
French Art Deco Sideboard
H 37.5 in W 87.5 in D 22 in
Victorian Mahogany Four Door Sideboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
moulded plinth base. This antique sideboard is in home ready condition. c1860 H34.5" W60.5" D19" H88cm
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Four Door Sideboard
Victorian Mahogany Four Door Sideboard
H 34.65 in W 60.24 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Sideboard with Reverse Glass Painted Panels of Fish, France around 1930
Located in Greding, DE
Large high quality sideboard of the French Art Deco. The sideboard stands on an elegantly executed
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sideboard or bookcase on plinth base with shelving. Inside shelves are adjustable. Has
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Nickel

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
H 39 in W 44.5 in D 16 in
Axel Sideboard by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully crafted, this distinctive sideboard provides functional storage for serveware or odds
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Maple

Axel Sideboard by Dom Edizioni
Axel Sideboard by Dom Edizioni
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 17.72 in
Grosfeld House Mirrored Sideboard/Credenza
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Grosfeld House mirrored and silvered sideboard, c. 1940s/50s, American, the two-door cabinet
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany sideboard having a quality carved mahogany shaped back with
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Sideboard
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Sideboard
H 57.49 in W 56.3 in D 23.23 in
Modern Country White Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
shelves. The cabinet raised on a square plinth base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Rustic Modern Louvered Sideboard - Whitewash
Located in Westwood, NJ
stepped-back plinth base. Dimensions: 74" W x 20" D x 32" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Rustic Modern Louvered Sideboard - Sage
Located in Westwood, NJ
-back plinth base. Dimensions: 74" W x 20" D x 32" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Superb Regency Sideboard in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn033 Fine and unusual Regency, mahogany, breakfronted, pedestal sideboard, having figured top
Category

Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Regency Sideboard in Mahogany
Superb Regency Sideboard in Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 63 in D 22.84 in
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Sheraton revival mahogany inlaid sideboard. The raised brass gallery back above large mahogany
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Country Washed Gray Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
interior with shelves. The cabinet is raised on a square plinth base. Dimensions: 112" W x 15" D x 38" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

English Inlaid Sideboard or Server
Located in Wilson, NC
The top surface of this English sideboard or server is double inlaid with ebony, boxwood, and
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Inlaid Sideboard or Server
English Inlaid Sideboard or Server
H 30.75 in W 42 in D 22.75 in
Victorian Cabinet Rosewood Sideboard, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
An Impressive Victorian Rosewood side cabinet of shaped form. Standing Upon a Plinth Base. circa
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Chiffonier Rosewood Antique Sideboard
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality regency rosewood chiffonier. Standing upon a plinth base. The 2 doors
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

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Sideboard With Plinth For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sideboard with plinth you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sideboard with plinth for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are 131 variations of the antique or vintage sideboard with plinth you’re looking for, while we also have 36 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sideboard with plinth — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sideboard with plinth, those designed in Victorian, modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made sideboard with plinth has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Isabella Costantini and Dunbar are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sideboard With Plinth?

Prices for a sideboard with plinth can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,055.

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 With Plinth
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 25, 2019

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

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    How long a sideboard should be in a dining room depends on the size of the space and the dimensions of the accompanying dining table. Generally, a dining table should be larger than a sideboard to ensure a balanced look. You also want to ensure that there is at least 24 inches of space between the sideboard and other furnishings to provide enough clearance for walking. On 1stDibs, explore a variety 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 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.

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