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Antique Italian Pinewood Cabinet
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard with showcase in fir wood end 800 Italy.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Buffets

Materials

Fir

Antique Italian Pinewood Cabinet
Antique Italian Pinewood Cabinet
H 84.65 in W 46.07 in D 20.48 in
1880s Venetian Credenza Display Cabinet Baroque by Michele Bonciani Cascina
By Michele Bonciani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sideboard with showcase, Baroque Revival style, from the last 19th century, in solid walnut, walnut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Vitrines

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Historicism Sideboard Showcase Cabinet, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Showcase sideboard restored historicism around 1900 Showcase cabinet Features: Four-door model
Category

Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Historicism Sideboard Showcase Cabinet, 1900
Historicism Sideboard Showcase Cabinet, 1900
H 38.39 in W 53.55 in D 15.75 in
Blackgold, Sideboard Showcases in varnished metal
By Clan Milano
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
. Drawers internally lacquered. Doors and shelves in colored tempered. This sideboard is good for an office
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Period Aluminum Sideboard Forming Showcase
Located in Paris, FR
Aluminum sideboard opening with a door on the right and two drawers surmounted by a showcase with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard or Showcase, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco showcase in mahogany, central doors in tuja briar inside the bar equipment is in steel
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard or Showcase, 1930s
Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard or Showcase, 1930s
H 66.93 in W 69.69 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco XL Showcase Sideboard in Root Wood, 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
XL showcase sideboard restored Art Deco around 1930 root wood sideboard Features: Four-door
Category

20th Century Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Art Deco XXL Large Showcase Sideboard in Walnut, 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
XXL sideboard restored Art Deco around 1930 walnut showcase large Features: Tiered, four-door
Category

20th Century Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Midcentury Vintage Showcase Sideboard in Oak, 1950
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Showcase sideboard restored Art Deco midcentury around 1950 vintage oak Features: Two-door
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid Century Showcase Sideboard Credenza by Bernard Pedersen Model 142
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern showcase sideboard, credenza, made in Denmark by Bernard
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Teak

Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedral glass
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

Ebonized Chinese Sideboard With Brass Fittings
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An ebonized Chinese sideboard with brass fittings. The black top extends beyond the frame of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Asta Beige Sideboard with Marble Top
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This sideboard is a versatile and eclectic piece of functional decor, combining refined materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Metal

Asta Beige Sideboard with Marble Top
Asta Beige Sideboard with Marble Top
H 40.56 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Rare Vintage Showcase from a House used for Furhery
Located in Milano, IT
from which a very elegant worked shelf, like the inner ones, emerges. The sideboard is very beautiful
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Revival Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet with Liquor Tray
Located in Evergreen, CO
from England showcases elaborate carvings and generous storage. The sideboard features a beveled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Katai Golden Sideboard with Black Guinea Marble Top
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Modern sophistication and a unique, refined allure define this magnificent sideboard. A testament
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Gigi Sabadin Sideboard with Grid Framework in Walnut
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gigi Sabadin, sideboard, walnut, wood, glass, Italy, 1970s An exceptional cabinet designed by Gigi
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Glass

Masters Showcase by Paolo Buffa for the Permanent Cantù, 1950
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard with display case by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s. Rosewood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Rosewood

Bastone Sideboard in Black with Doors by Poiat
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Bastone case piece collection, which consists of a cabinet and a sideboard, is designed by the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Bastone Sideboard in Black with Doors by Poiat
Bastone Sideboard in Black with Doors by Poiat
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Bold Sideboard
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a bold and stylish collection of clean and timeless designs, this sideboard will make a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Bold Sideboard
Bold Sideboard
H 17.72 in W 90.56 in D 19.69 in
Bastone Sideboard in Oak with Doors by Poiat
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Bastone Case Piece collection, which consists of a cabinet and a sideboard, is designed by the
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Bastone Sideboard in Oak with Doors by Poiat
Bastone Sideboard in Oak with Doors by Poiat
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Esotica Sideboard
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Esotica Collection designed by Ferdinando Meccani, this sideboard is crafted entirely
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Esotica Sideboard
Esotica Sideboard
H 33.47 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Cocoon Sideboard
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Refined and stately, this elegant sideboard features a rectangular silhouette framed with inlaid
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Cocoon Sideboard
Cocoon Sideboard
H 35.04 in W 74.81 in D 21.66 in
French 1950s Natural Oak Sideboard with Intricate Carved Panels
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
, truly showcasing the skill and artistry of French furniture makers. Remarkably, the sideboard has been
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Petit Bastone Sideboard in Black with Doors by Poiat
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Petit Bastone sideboard is a new addition to the Bastone case piece collection. It is designed
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Petit Bastone Sideboard in Oak with Doors by Poiat
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Petit Bastone sideboard is a new addition to the Bastone case piece collection. It is designed
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases the rich and luxurious beauty of mahogany
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

Chinese Black Lacquered and Hand Painted With Bone Stone Sideboard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the splendor of a Chinese Black Lacquered and Hand Painted Sideboard, enriched
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Sideboard with Grissinato Base and Graphical Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, walnut, maple, glass, Italy, 1940s This truly remarkable credenza is from Italy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Maple, Walnut

Kurt Thut Sideboard
By Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
an indelible mark on the world of design. One of his standout pieces is a sideboard that seamlessly
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Maple

Kurt Thut Sideboard
Kurt Thut Sideboard
H 31.5 in W 61 in D 17.75 in
Antique French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard with Green Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This grand French Art Deco sideboard is crafted in Rosewood and is newly refinished in high gloss
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rustic Organic Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
A piece that celebrates the imperfections and rich tones of natural wood. This sideboard showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Rustic Organic Sideboard
Rustic Organic Sideboard
H 34.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Skovby Danish Oak Sideboard with Ox Art Tiles, 1970's
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
Skovby Danish Oak Sideboard. Every inch of this piece reflects the meticulous attention to detail and the
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Sideboard with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from circa 1890 with three drawers over three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1900s Antique Credenza Sideboard Art Nouveau with Display Cabinet & Mirror
By Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino 1
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FM32 Manufacturer: Cucchi - Sola Ammobigliamenti - Torino Particular sideboard in two parts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
elegance with functionality. The sideboard showcases three drawers positioned above two doors, offering
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard in Parchment with Marble and Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Italian sideboard covered in parchment. The demi-lune credenza features a handprinted
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass, Gold Leaf

Bastone Low Sideboard with Doors in Natural Oak by Poiat
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
and design, the collection showcases the designer's interest in studying light and shadow as well as
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard with Drawers by Guiseppe Rivadossi, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sideboard with drawers by Guiseppe Rivadossi, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi
Category

Vintage 1970s Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Unknown Designer. Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Wood with Underwater Motif
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A classic and, at the same time, original sideboard featuring one of a kind underwater themed
Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Qing Dynasty Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period painted sideboard from the 19th century with distressed patina and three
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Dove Gray Painted Sideboard with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period sideboard from circa 1810 with gray painted finish, carved diamond
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Ornate Carved Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Carvings and Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Ornate Carved Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Carvings and Carved Doors Circa 1999
Category

1990s Chinese Bohemian Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Elm, Paint

English Victorian 1860s Walnut and Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
. With a blend of aesthetics and functionality, this antique sideboard is a showcase of craftsmanship and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mongolian Polychrome Sideboard with Doors, Drawers and Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Mongolian long polychrome sideboard with four doors and two drawers. This antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Mongolian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Painted Sideboard with Two Doors and Rounded Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood sideboard from the 18th century with two doors and rounded sides. This 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Sideboard with Three Drawers and Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese sideboard from the early 20th century, with natural finish, three drawers and brass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1830s Swedish Off-White Painted Wood Narrow Sideboard with Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white painted sideboard from circa 1830 with carved apron and distressed finish. This
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Sideboard with Original Paint & Carved Panels LiL
Located in Atlanta, GA
feet, the sideboard showcases its original soft colored paint with great distressing. With its clean
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Oak Sideboard with Three Low-Relief Carved Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
perfect for showcasing your cherished artifacts or serving an array of delectable treats. The sideboard
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Oak Sideboard with Geometric Front and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak sideboard from the 19th century with geometric front and turned baluster legs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish, 1890s, Painted Wood Sideboard with Three Drawers over Three Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood sideboard from the late 19th century, with three drawers over three doors
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century, Vintage, Dining, Massive with Mirror Italian Modern Sideboard
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Sideboard, Dining, Massive with Mirror Italian Mid Century Modern, Vintage!! Monumental
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Sideboards

Materials

Mirror

French 20th Century Sideboard in African Mahogany Sideboard Attr. Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Early 20th Century Sideboard in African Mahogany veneer. The antique Art Deco credenza
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Swedish 1900s Gustavian Style Painted Sideboard with Three Drawers over Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
century, this painted wood sideboard showcases the stylistic characteristics of the Gustavian era. The
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1950's Brazilian Sideboard
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sideboard showcases Hauner's distinctive style and
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

1950's Brazilian Sideboard
1950's Brazilian Sideboard
H 32.29 in W 97.64 in D 18.9 in
2 parts Danish Buffet, bookcase-showcase in Santos Rosewood by Erik Brouer 1960
By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Sideboard in 2 parts composed on the lower part of a chest of drawers with 2 large drawers (with an
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Rosewood

Bob 8 Black Sideboard
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This sideboard's strong and modern personality blends storage capacity with an essential silhouette
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Bob 8 Black Sideboard
Bob 8 Black Sideboard
H 29.14 in W 100.01 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
doors and reeded motifs. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this elegant sideboard showcases the
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Period 1820s Painted Sideboard with Reeded Doors and Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sideboard from the early 19th century, with reeded doors
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

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Sideboard With Showcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sideboard with showcase available at 1stDibs. Each sideboard with showcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Find 81 options for an antique or vintage sideboard with showcase now, or shop our selection of 88 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the sideboard with showcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sideboard with showcase made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sideboard with showcase over the years, but those crafted by Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen and Atelier Stefan Leo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sideboard With Showcase?

Prices for a sideboard with showcase start at $95 and top out at $421,157 with the average selling for $6,923.

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 Showcase
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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