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Hulmefa Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Bar with Interior Mirror, Shelving & Drawers
By Hulmefa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, large and tall dark teak sideboard with attractively contrasting blonde Interior by
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

19thC Antique Mahogany Shelving Unit Book Case Sideboard with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
baluster legs with its original brown pot castors. Ideally suited as a decorative shelving unit or bookcase
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

1950'S/1960's French sideboard
Located in London, Lambeth
1960's French sideboard with two doors with shelving .Four storage draws with brass handles.Lovely
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1950'S/1960's  French sideboard
1950'S/1960's  French sideboard
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Solid Oak French Sideboard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
front but no in its simplicty used only as an open sideboard with 6 shelving compartments. Totally
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Solid Oak French Sideboard
19th Century Solid Oak French Sideboard
H 47.25 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in
Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo Sideboard in Wengé and Seagrass 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Leonardo Fiori
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
luxurious look. This sideboard features three doors, with shelving, and four drawers with steel minimalistic
Category

Vintage 1950s Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Period Dutch Chest That Opens into Sideboard with a Sink
Located in Chamblee, GA
Late 18th century Dutch Inlaid mahogany chest that expands into a sideboard with shelving to
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Sideboards

Materials

Metal

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
Sideboard with Shelving by Kurt Olsen
By A. Andersen and Bohm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sideboard with shelving, varnished walnut veneer, tambour doors. Top section with white-lacquered
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Sideboard with Shelving by Kurt Olsen
Sideboard with Shelving by Kurt Olsen
H 70.08 in W 79.14 in D 17.72 in
Modern Sideboard with Parquet Style Wood Block Front
Located in Dallas, TX
Wood sideboard with shelving inside. Raised block front.
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Oak Sideboard
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful French oak sideboard with shelving storage, four drawers, and a wine bottle rack on the
Category

20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Oak Sideboard
Oak Sideboard
H 37 in W 85.25 in D 20 in
Sideboard bookcase with display cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s sideboard with shelving system. This teak-framed original piece of furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Sideboard bookcase with display cabinet
Sideboard bookcase with display cabinet
H 61.42 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Nordic Bookcase Sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s sideboard with shelving and pull-out top. Swedish modern antique teak cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Nordic Bookcase Sideboard
Nordic Bookcase Sideboard
H 63 in W 45.67 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Scandinavian bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s sideboard with shelving and pull-out top. The upper part features three shelves
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian bookcase with drawers
Vintage Scandinavian bookcase with drawers
H 65.75 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
Long Teak Danish Sideboard with Tambour doors
Located in Pasadena, CA
Functional teak sideboard with tambour doors, adequate shelving space and contrasted ebonized base
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Buffets

Materials

Wood

1960s Danish Sideboard
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in London, Lambeth
Teak sideboard with sliding doors and adjustable shelving Three drawers circa 1960s Danish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Sideboard
1960s Danish Sideboard
H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
French Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome French 1940's mahogany sideboard with two interior drawers and shelving, original nickel
Category

Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Mahogany Sideboard
French Mahogany Sideboard
H 37 in W 51 in D 18 in
Spectacular Art Deco Inlaid Zebra Wood Sideboard with Bronze Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard features three large cupboards with shelving inside to provide a large amounts of
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Torbjorn Afdal Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Dallas, TX
Norway on underside. Sideboard has four doors with shelving on one side and shelving and five drawers on
Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Etienne Kohlmann Sideboard, France circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1940 Wooden sideboard with carving on doors, interior shelving and original brass
Category

Vintage 1940s Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Large Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Rosengren Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Beautiful large sideboard with adjustable shelving and felted drawers.
Category

20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Light Blue Five-Drawer Elm Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze hardware. Natural elm wood is exposed above the sideboard. Open spaced shelving with one
Category

Vintage 1930s South Asian Other Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Antique Red Lacquered Chinese Kitchen Island Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
the red paint. This long sideboard with three drawers and open shelving below is also painted inside
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Lacquered Chinese Kitchen Island Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
the red paint. This long sideboard with three drawers and open shelving below is also painted inside
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Lacquered Chinese Kitchen Island Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
the red paint. This long sideboard with three drawers and open shelving below is also painted inside
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Steel American Sideboard, USA, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
American sideboard with two doors and shelving. Made in mahogany with steel legs finished with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two-Tone Modern Danish Credenza or Sideboard Lucite Handles
By Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann
Located in Houston, TX
Two-tone credenza / sideboard with sliding doors and shelving perfect for organization and storage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Credenzas

Florence Knoll Rosewood and Marble Credenza or Sideboard, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Florence Knoll's iconic sideboard/credenza in rosewood with marble top. The sideboard features 4
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Steel

Florence Knoll Rosewood and Calacutta Marble Credenza or Sideboard, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Florence Knoll's iconic sideboard/credenza in rosewood with calacutta marble top. The sideboard
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Steel

English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stylish 19th century English painted pine breakfront dresser base / sideboard with adjustable
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

English Painted Dresser Base
English Painted Dresser Base
H 37 in W 82 in D 19.5 in
Finn Juhl Panel Wall, Bovirke Denmark, 1953
By Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
drawers & sideboard, shelving for books, the wall unit is totally ajustable to your requirements
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Oak, Rosewood, Teak

Finn Juhl Panel Wall, Bovirke Denmark, 1953
Finn Juhl Panel Wall, Bovirke Denmark, 1953
H 78.75 in W 154.73 in D 18.12 in
Mastercraft Grained & Patinated Brass Paneled Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual textured and antiqued brass clad sideboard with three doors and two shelving compartments
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sideboards

Unique Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Shelving Display With Dropfront Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
display shelving, drop front writing cabinet, and extra server style cabinet storage. Tapered legs, glass
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Italian Glass and Brass Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Italian Murano glass and brass credenza/sideboard with three drawers and interior
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian Glass and Brass Sideboard
Italian Glass and Brass Sideboard
H 37 in W 47.5 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sideboard with three doors, shelving and drawers in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard, Italy, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard, Italy, 1970
H 27.96 in W 64.97 in D 15.16 in
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Removable Tray Sideboard, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sideboard with two doors, shelving and removable tray. Made in mahogany with steel handles.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco walnut buffet or sideboard with central open shelving. By Maxime Old.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Walnut

J. Wade Beam Large "Ponte" Sideboard for Brueton in White and Black Lacquer
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
drawers in the center banked by curved doors with shelving. The sideboard is finished in high gloss white
Category

20th Century American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

6.5 Mid Century Teak Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century teak credenza Roomy and elegant sideboard. Two door cabinet with shelving and three
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

6.5 Mid Century Teak Credenza
6.5 Mid Century Teak Credenza
H 31 in W 78.25 in D 17.75 in
Elliott's of Newbury Mahogany and Tola Credenza
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in Berkeley, CA
delicate brass hardware. Either end of this sideboard houses storage with adjustable shelving while four
Category

Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Belgian Midcentury Oak Sideboard with Shelving Rack, 1970s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Mid-Century Modern sideboard was manufactured in Belgium during the 1970s. It is made from oak
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Period Dutch Chest that opens into a sideboard w/ sink
Located in Chamblee, GA
Late 18th Century Dutch Inlaid Mahogany Chest that expands into a sideboard with shelving to
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Dry Bars

Mid Century Danish Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1950 Danish dining room buffet/sideboard with shelving and drawers inside. Teak veneer with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Buffets

Mid Century Danish Buffet
Mid Century Danish Buffet
H 32 in W 68 in D 19.5 in
Industrial Low Shelving Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
All steel sideboard/ shelving unit with geometric forms in natural patina.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Industrial Shelves

Industrial Low Shelving Unit
Industrial Low Shelving Unit
H 26 in W 94.5 in D 13.75 in
Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish modern rosewood sideboard, mid century, with shelving in the interior and a set of drawers
Category

20th Century Danish Sideboards

Rosewood Sideboard
Rosewood Sideboard
H 44.5 in W 86.5 in D 16.5 in
4 Drawer Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
4 drawer elm wood sideboard with open shelving.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

4 Drawer Sideboard
4 Drawer Sideboard
H 33.25 in W 68.5 in D 17 in
Gray Dongbei Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three-drawer gray sideboard with new interior shelving and hardware. Middle bar removes for easy
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Furniture

Gray Dongbei Sideboard
Gray Dongbei Sideboard
H 35.75 in W 60.63 in D 12 in
Gray Dongbei Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese three-drawer gray/khaki sideboard with new interior shelving and hardware. Middle bar
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Furniture

Gray Dongbei Sideboard
Gray Dongbei Sideboard
H 33.75 in W 59.13 in D 13.88 in
Kofod Larsen Sideboard
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Four-door four-drawer walnut sideboard with drawers and adjustable shelving fitted to interior
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Kofod Larsen Sideboard
Kofod Larsen Sideboard
H 33.86 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Finely Constructed Teak Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, elegant, & durable sideboard with adjustable shelving. Great storage for media, bedroom, or
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Finely Constructed Teak Sideboard
Finely Constructed Teak Sideboard
H 28.5 in W 74.5 in D 17.5 in
Long Danish Teak Sideboard
Located in London, ON
A beautiful Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard with 6 Drawers and Interior Shelving
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Long Danish Teak Sideboard
Long Danish Teak Sideboard
H 32 in W 79 in D 17.5 in
Dongbei 3-Drawer Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three-drawer Chinese gray/khaki sideboard with new interior shelving and hardware. Middle bar
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Furniture

Dongbei 3-Drawer Sideboard
Dongbei 3-Drawer Sideboard
H 35.25 in W 59.75 in D 13.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Server Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb ebonize inverted dowel framed 3 door sideboard with interior
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sideboards

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Server Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb ebonized walnut inverted dowel framed 3 door sideboard with
Category

20th Century American Sideboards

Midcentury Afromosia Sideboard from McIntosh, 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Chesham, GB
A McIntosh solid afromosia sideboard with louvered doors and solid brass handles. The sideboard has
Category

Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

A Fabulous Rosewood Sideboard by Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
sabots, rods and ball shaped feet. The interior of the sideboard is nicely fitted out with shelving and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Sideboard in Parchment by Jacques Adnet and Raphael
Located in New York, NY
maiden and doe. The interior of the sideboard is in Mahogany with shelving and drawers which have been
Category

Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Parchment Paper

Elm Scroll-Leg Buffet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dark brown three-drawer elm sideboard with scroll feet. New interior shelving and hardware. Shanxi
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Elm Scroll-Leg Buffet
Elm Scroll-Leg Buffet
H 33.75 in W 55 in D 18.25 in
Red Hubei Buffet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful red lacquer five-drawer sideboard with ample storage. New interior shelving and hardware
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Fir

Red Hubei Buffet
Red Hubei Buffet
H 30.5 in W 80 in D 17.38 in
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful florence knoll walnut credenza or sideboard with original chrome legs. Adjustable
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza, circa 1960
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza, circa 1960
H 27.5 in W 71.25 in D 18 in
Mid-20th Century Walnut Curved Front Sideboard
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1950s walnut wood curved front sideboard with three drawers and shelving for storage. In
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

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Sideboard With Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of sideboard with shelving for your home. An item from our selection of sideboard with shelving — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1254 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of sideboard with shelving you’re looking for, while we also have 74 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of sideboard with shelving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of sideboard with shelving, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made piece of sideboard with shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Arne Vodder and Gunni Omann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sideboard With Shelving?

Prices for a piece of sideboard with shelving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $65,250, while the average can fetch as much as $4,598.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Shelving
  • 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a desk with shelves is called depends on its design. A desk that features integrated shelving is usually referred to as a credenza. A separate detachable shelving unit that accompanies a desk is a hutch. Explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What a piece of furniture with shelves is called depends on its overall design. An item with rows of shelves that has an open back is an étagère, while a similar piece with a closed back is a bookcase. In some cases, a large étagère may be referred to as a shelving unit. A cabinet is a piece of furniture that has shelves hidden behind doors. If a furnishing has drawers and cabinets on the bottom and open shelving on the top, it is a hutch. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of storage furniture and case pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.

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

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

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

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

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

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

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

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

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

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