Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?

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.

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

What is the purpose of a sideboard?

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.

What is a kitchen sideboard?

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.

What is a peplum top?

A peplum top is a top with a gathered and slightly ruffled piece of fabric at the waist of a blouse.

A tabletop is the flat, horizontal part of a table that is supported by the table’s legs. It is the part of the table where your meals are served. Tabletops come in various shapes, sizes and designs, and a variety of tables can be found on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?

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

What can I use instead of a sideboard?

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.

What is a sideboard table used for?

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.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a server?

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.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a hutch?

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.

Should a sideboard be taller than a table?

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.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a cabinet?

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.

Can you use a sideboard as a TV stand?

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.

How tall should a sideboard be in a living room?

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.

How do you identify a G Plan sideboard?

To identify a G Plan sideboard, look for the maker's mark. Nearly all pieces produced by the British maker are marked, but G Plan utilized different markings over the years. For example, pieces from the 1950s and ’60s often display a gold foil oval label emblazoned with the words "E Gomme, High Wycombe." You can find images of all G Plan labels and marks on trusted online resources. You can also ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to help you with the identification process. Explore a wide range of G Plan sideboards on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a buffet table and a sideboard?

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.

What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?

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.

What’s the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?

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.

How long should a sideboard be in a dining room?

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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19th Century English Regency Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with Marble Top

$12,800

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The piece features a luxurious marble top, beautifully complementing the rich grain of the rosewood.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century American Victorian Walnut & Burl Sideboard with Marble Top

$22,200

19th Century American Victorian Walnut & Burl Sideboard with Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined American Victorian sideboard from the 19th century, beautifully crafted in walnut and burl with a white marble top.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique French Carved Walnut Sideboard with Marble Top, Circa 1890.

$6,500

Antique French Carved Walnut Sideboard with Marble Top, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Carved Walnut Sideboard with Marble Top, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Extraordinary Solid Bronze French Marble Top Directoire Sideboard with Mirror

$7,196Sale Price|20% Off

Extraordinary Solid Bronze French Marble Top Directoire Sideboard with Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Introduce timeless sophistication and impeccable craftsmanship to your space with this Extraordinary Solid Bronze French Marble Top Directoire Sideboard with Mirror. A rare and opule...

Category

Antique 1890s French Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard With Grape Clusters C1890

$1,650

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard With Grape Clusters C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique Renaissance Revival sideboard, dating to approximately 1880, features a robust construction of carved walnut.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Style Mahogany with Banded Top English Georgian Sideboard

$9,200

18th Century Style Mahogany with Banded Top English Georgian Sideboard

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Toronto, CA

A beautiful 18th century style banded top mahogany English, Georgian sideboard. This sideboard is an antique of large proportions, with the traditional graceful lines of a bowed fro...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Louis XV Style Sideboard with Marble Top, Antique

$8,600

19th Century Louis XV Style Sideboard with Marble Top, Antique

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elegant 19th century French Louis XV style sideboard or server with marble top and mirrored superstructure, crafted in the early 19th century and reflecting the graceful curves and r...

Category

Antique 1820s French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Mahogany Sideboard with Ste-Anne Marble Top, Circa 1780

$9,280

Louis XVI Mahogany Sideboard with Ste-Anne Marble Top, Circa 1780

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This magnificent French Louis XVI Period Sideboard is made of mahogany with its original veneer and Ste-Anne marble top.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Dining Room Set by Mercier Freres, France, 1920s

$27,492 / set

Art Deco Dining Room Set by Mercier Freres, France, 1920s

By Mercier Freres

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rare and stunning Art Deco dining-room set by Mercier Freres, dating from the 1920s, comprising a large, square, extendable table, eight chairs, a sideboard with top display cabinet,...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Antique French Carved Walnut Sideboard with Marble Top, c. 1900

$2,500

Antique French Carved Walnut Sideboard with Marble Top, c. 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard, c 1900, with an oval beveled curved glass display cabinet above a rear beveled mirror, on floral carved curved supports to a base with a hi...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Country Carved Oak Sideboard With Marble Top for Restoration

$5,500

French Country Carved Oak Sideboard With Marble Top for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly noteworthy French two door cabinet with fine carving, Circa 1900. With a serpentine form having double carved doors with relief decoration of foliate scrolls in the up...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Vintage Painted Wood Sideboard or Buffet Cabinet with Solid Wood Top

$4,475

Vintage Painted Wood Sideboard or Buffet Cabinet with Solid Wood Top

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

34 1/8"H x 18" D x 58" W This charming painted sideboard / buffet cabinet offers a balanced blend of classic detailing and versatile functionality.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Sideboard with Marble Top

$45,000

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Sideboard with Marble Top

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) inlaid 2 door sideboard cabinet with bronze trim and white marble top.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Oak Sideboard with Carved Rosette Panels and Parquetry Top, France, 1940s

$10,733

Oak Sideboard with Carved Rosette Panels and Parquetry Top, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

J.A.D.A Galerie presents: This sideboard was built in France in the 1940s, in the provincial workshops that carried the Art Deco vocabulary into solid oak long after the style had l...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Empire Sideboard with Marble Top by P. Svensen, Copenhagen from 1920s

$1,861

Empire Sideboard with Marble Top by P. Svensen, Copenhagen from 1920s

By P. Svensson

Located in Lejre, DK

Curved sideboard produced by P. Svensen, N. Frihavnegade 15, Copenhagen.

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Empire Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Sideboard with Ceramic Tile Top, France, 1960s

$7,445

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Sideboard with Ceramic Tile Top, France, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

J.A.D.A Galerie presents: A long oak sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron, made in France in the 1960s under their Votre Maison label.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Restored Rattan Sideboard with Mahogany Top, Five Drawers, USA, 1950

$4,875Sale Price|35% Off

Restored Rattan Sideboard with Mahogany Top, Five Drawers, USA, 1950

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Horizontally stacked rattan sideboard with a mahogany top. It contains five pull-out drawers and 3 side swing door cabinets each with rattan pole pulls. 1950, United States We only...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sideboards

Materials

Rattan

Oak Sideboard Credenza with Sliding Doors and Top Drawer Vintage 1960s

$1,310

Oak Sideboard Credenza with Sliding Doors and Top Drawer Vintage 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This storage piece features a clean silhouette with smooth sliding doors and a wide top drawer. The interior reveals versatile wooden shelving. It perfectly embodies the aesthetic of...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Painted Sideboard - Enfilade with Marble Top 19th Century

$8,600

French Louis XVI Painted Sideboard - Enfilade with Marble Top 19th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

French Louis XVI Marble Top Painted Sideboard. Top is white variegated marble and below this the Ebonized case displays rich warm tonal depth.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Gervasoni Daen 69 Sideboard with Glass Top – design Federico Peri - Azul

$9,484 / item

Gervasoni Daen 69 Sideboard with Glass Top – design Federico Peri - Azul

By Gervasoni

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Details: Brand: Gervasoni Model: Daen 69 Designer: Federico Peri Type: Sideboard Structure: Plywood and MDF lacquered in Blueberry finish Doors: Four doors upholstered in Azul-colore...

Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Gervasoni Daen 69 Sideboard with Glass Top – design Federico Peri - Arena

$9,484 / item

Gervasoni Daen 69 Sideboard with Glass Top – design Federico Peri - Arena

By Gervasoni

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Details Brand: Gervasoni Model: Daen 69 Designer: Federico Peri Type: Sideboard Structure: Plywood and MDF lacquered in Blueberry finish Doors: Four doors upholstered in Arena-colore...

Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Antique French Art Deco Buffet Sideboard With Beveled Mirror & Marble Top

$3,700

Antique French Art Deco Buffet Sideboard With Beveled Mirror & Marble Top

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An elegant Early 20th Century French Art Deco buffet sideboard showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. Beautifully constructed from solid wood with striking burl wo...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

Late 20th-Century Hollywood Regency Lacquered Sideboard with Faux-Marble Top

$5,130

Late 20th-Century Hollywood Regency Lacquered Sideboard with Faux-Marble Top

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

The piece can function as a dining-room sideboard, formal living-room credenza, or low dresser.

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Dressers

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Sideboard in Mahogany with a Green Glass Top, 1960

$3,860

Italian Art Deco Sideboard in Mahogany with a Green Glass Top, 1960

Located in Premariacco, IT

A notable sideboard from the 1960s, characterized by a refined design that combines the decorative style of Art Deco with the elegant lines of Italian modernist design. This piece o...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Oak Sideboard with Rippled Door Panels and Marble Top, France, 1940s

$8,590

Oak Sideboard with Rippled Door Panels and Marble Top, France, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

J.A.D.A Galerie presents: An oak buffet built in France in the 1940s, from the generation of workshops that carried the Art Deco vocabulary into the postwar years with plainer means...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

1970s Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Sideboard With Travertine Top

$12,500

1970s Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Sideboard With Travertine Top

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional mid-century modern walnut sideboard credenza by Dunbar, dating from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Travertine

20th Century French Empire Style Wooden Sideboard with Dark Marble Top

$3,771Sale Price|25% Off

20th Century French Empire Style Wooden Sideboard with Dark Marble Top

Located in Sofia, BG

This is an elegant French Empire-style sideboard or credenza featuring a sleek, dark marble top and rich mahogany wood finish.

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard with Travertine Top & Circular Red Accents

$13,400 / item

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard with Travertine Top & Circular Red Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking Italian mid-century modern sideboard from the 1970s, featuring a unique combination of materials and bold geometric design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Travertine

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Alfea Sideboard with Doors and Marble Top

$11,292 / item

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Alfea Sideboard with Doors and Marble Top

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Sideboard in dark Tay wood with doors and marble top.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Metal

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Alfea sideboard with flap and marble top

$12,326 / item

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Alfea sideboard with flap and marble top

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Sideboard in dark Tay wood with flap and marble top.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Metal

+55design Curva Sideboard with Stone Top and Sculptural Symmetry in Wood

$13,544 / item

+55design Curva Sideboard with Stone Top and Sculptural Symmetry in Wood

By Martin Corullon

Located in Jardim America, SP

The Curva Sideboard by Metro Architects brings together the elegance of architectural design with thoughtful materiality and versatility.

Category

2010s Brazilian Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique French Art Deco Burl Wood Sideboard Buffet With Marble Top

$5,960

Antique French Art Deco Burl Wood Sideboard Buffet With Marble Top

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Striking Antique French Art Deco sideboard or buffet, beautifully crafted with rich burl wood veneer and topped with an elegant black marble slab.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Two-door sideboard Louis XVI period in mahogany with original marble top

$3,780

Two-door sideboard Louis XVI period in mahogany with original marble top

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Mahogany sideboard with brass stringing Louis XVI period with its original marble top.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vittorio Dassi Italian Sideboard with Ivory Glass Top and Brass Details, 1950s

$8,400

Vittorio Dassi Italian Sideboard with Ivory Glass Top and Brass Details, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Buccinasco, MI

The ivory colouring of the glass top is a later decorative intervention.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Modern Black Sideboard with Marble Top and Brass, Copper, Bronze, Gold

$3,894 / item

Modern Black Sideboard with Marble Top and Brass, Copper, Bronze, Gold

By Renats Kotlevs

Located in Riga, LV

Sideboard Soleil is beautifully crafted by our best craftsmen.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper

Louis XVI style buffet/sideboard flame mahogany with white marble top

$9,500

Louis XVI style buffet/sideboard flame mahogany with white marble top

Located in Houston, TX

The fine classic design in the Louis XVI style and the fine flame mahogany make This piece special. There are four doors that open wide for storage each having A shelf. Four drawers ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble

Wooden Counter with Blue Top by Charlotte Perriand, 1970s, France, sideboard.

$7,100

Wooden Counter with Blue Top by Charlotte Perriand, 1970s, France, sideboard.

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Counter unit in solid pine with blue laminated top, designed by Charlotte Perriand — a functional piece combining warmth of natural wood with subtle modern color accents.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Buffets

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Limed Oak Sideboard with Travertine Stone Top By José Castro

$15,950 / item

Contemporary Limed Oak Sideboard with Travertine Stone Top By José Castro

Located in New York, NY

A substantial travertine top establishes a quiet horizontal datum above the more active elevation below.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Travertine

Large High Teak Sideboard with Floating Top 1950s, Made in Denmark

$3,729Sale Price|20% Off

Large High Teak Sideboard with Floating Top 1950s, Made in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful high sideboard with floating top and solid wenge handles, a timeless design of furniture with lots of storage space on the left side 2 panel doors and 2 shelves on the righ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

19th Century Burl Walnut and Marble-Top Mirrored Sideboard with Ebony Inlay

$6,800

19th Century Burl Walnut and Marble-Top Mirrored Sideboard with Ebony Inlay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and finely detailed 19th-century French Empire–style credenza or sideboard, crafted in richly figured burl walnut and topped with its original white marble slab.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Credenzas

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large 19th Century French Fruitwood Sideboard with One-Piece Veined Marble Top

$4,811

Large 19th Century French Fruitwood Sideboard with One-Piece Veined Marble Top

Located in Madrid, ES

The warm tone of the fruitwood enhances the natural beauty of the carved ornamentation, while the harmonious proportions give the sideboard a timeless elegance. The substantial marb...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Credenzas

Materials

Fruitwood

Oak Sideboard with Carved Doors, Open Niche and Marble Top, France, 1940s

$4,717

Oak Sideboard with Carved Doors, Open Niche and Marble Top, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Oak sideboard with a marble top, made in France in the 1940s in the manner of Charles Dudouyt.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

Petite Brutalist Diamond-Faced 4-Drawer Sideboard with Leather Top, Italy, 1970s

$62,500

Petite Brutalist Diamond-Faced 4-Drawer Sideboard with Leather Top, Italy, 1970s

Located in Deland, FL

This petite Brutalist sculptural credenza, sideboard, dresser or media cabinet, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, embodies the bold fusion of function and art that defines the era’s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mahogany Marble Top Adam Style Buffet Sideboard With Knife Boxes Circa 1900

$4,950

Mahogany Marble Top Adam Style Buffet Sideboard With Knife Boxes Circa 1900

Located in Long Branch, NJ

The mahogany is stunning and the carving are top notch! The sideboard has a gorgeous green marbles and the sideboard is top quality!

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Adam Style Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Enfilade or Sideboard Console of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top

$9,850

French Empire Enfilade or Sideboard Console of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant French Empire enfilade or sideboard console server of flame mahogany with original marble top, from the 19th century, featuring a frieze showing four drawers with reflecti...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Dressers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

1910' Austrian Oak Sideboard with Breccia Red Marble Top an Bronze Ornaments

$4,318

1910' Austrian Oak Sideboard with Breccia Red Marble Top an Bronze Ornaments

Located in Bochum, NRW

Early 20th Century Central European Sideboard with Breccia Red Marble Top Carved Wood Details and Bronze Ornaments.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sideboards

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Giulio Moscatelli Sideboard with Marble Top by Tonelli e Broggi, Italy 1957

$22,337

Giulio Moscatelli Sideboard with Marble Top by Tonelli e Broggi, Italy 1957

By Tonelli & Broggi 1, Giulio Moscatelli

Located in Hellouw, NL

Designed by Giulio Moscatelli for Tonelli e Broggi, this original wood, brass and Carrara marble sideboard desk was produced in Cantù, Italy, in 1957.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble

Gervasoni Daen 69 Sideboard with Lecce Stone Stoneware Top design Federico Peri

$10,082 / item

Gervasoni Daen 69 Sideboard with Lecce Stone Stoneware Top design Federico Peri

By Gervasoni

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Details: Brand: Gervasoni Model: Daen 69 Designer: Federico Peri Type: Sideboard Structure: Plywood and MDF lacquered in Blueberry finish Doors: Four doors upholstered in Azul-colore...

Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Classic Danish Teak Credenza/sideboard with glass top hutch attr. Arne Vodder

$4,190

Classic Danish Teak Credenza/sideboard with glass top hutch attr. Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Buffalo, NY

Attributed to:Arne Vodder A standout piece from one of Denmark's most distinctive cabinetmakers. This Arne Vodder credenza for Sibast features the brand's sliding doors in rich teak...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Acerbis Moodboard Sideboard in Grey Marble with Dark Stained Walnut Top

$14,215 / item

Acerbis Moodboard Sideboard in Grey Marble with Dark Stained Walnut Top

By Acerbis, Massimo Mariani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low modular console resting on a structure of volumes and shelves in different contrasting materials: wood, marble, shiny metals, giving life to compositions in which full and empty ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Compact Three-Door Sideboard in High Gloss Bordeaux with Black Marble Top

$13,000 / item

Compact Three-Door Sideboard in High Gloss Bordeaux with Black Marble Top

Located in New York, NY

This compact sideboard is defined by a long, low architectural silhouette, vertically slatted door fronts, and a polished black marble top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Granite

Contemporary Sideboard by Hessentia in dark gray Leather with Carrara marble top

$27,469 / item

Contemporary Sideboard by Hessentia in dark gray Leather with Carrara marble top

By Cornelio Cappellini, HESSENTIA

Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)

The four-doors version of Morgan storage unit represents an interesting proposal for the dining area. Its doors are shaped three-dimensionally with vertical decorative motif and upho...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Arthur Casas Sideboard in Burl Veneer with Glass Top and Chrome, Brazil, 1990s

$12,450

Arthur Casas Sideboard in Burl Veneer with Glass Top and Chrome, Brazil, 1990s

By Arthur Casas

Located in São Paulo, BR

Sideboard designed by Arthur Casas and produced by Casas Edições de Design in São Paulo, Brazil, circa 1990, with a case veneered in burl wood, a chromed metal frame and pulls, and a...

Category

1990s Brazilian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Sideboard in Rosewood and Parchment with Top in Black Glass

$12,600

Art Deco Sideboard in Rosewood and Parchment with Top in Black Glass

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Art Deco Sideboard in Rosewood and Parchment with Top in Black Glass.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Rosewood, Parchment Paper

Modern White Sideboard in high gloss with Marble Top and Brass Legs

$10,080Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modern White Sideboard in high gloss with Marble Top and Brass Legs

By Renats Kotlevs

Located in Riga, LV

A beautiful sideboard with a unique marble top, 4 large doors, and plenty of storage room inside, this piece is even more functional with its 4 drawers hidden behind doors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Oak Wood Sideboard with Hand Carved Patterns and Travertine Marble Top

$13,173

Italian Oak Wood Sideboard with Hand Carved Patterns and Travertine Marble Top

Located in Ibiza, Spain

The top is made of robust 3 cm thick travertine marble, complementing the sturdy recessed socket design.

Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Travertine, Marble

English Walnut 19th Century Flip Top Sideboard with Drawers and Brass Hardware

$12,000

English Walnut 19th Century Flip Top Sideboard with Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English walnut flip top sideboard from the 19th century with faux drawers, four lower ones and reeded side posts.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French 1970s Arno sideboard in Rio rosewood veneer with a heavy marble top.

$4,226

French 1970s Arno sideboard in Rio rosewood veneer with a heavy marble top.

By Roche Bobois

Located in LYON, FR

Stunning 1970s Arno edition sideboard in Rio rosewood veneer with a heavy marble top.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Palisander

Italian Walnut Long Sideboard with Glass Top, of the Period Art Deco

$13,746Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Walnut Long Sideboard with Glass Top, of the Period Art Deco

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

The top is in thick black glass. Large internal useful space with compartments and drawers.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Sideboard with Drop-Down Front, Reflective Mirror Interior, and Metal Tray Top

$13,794 / item

Sideboard with Drop-Down Front, Reflective Mirror Interior, and Metal Tray Top

By Pinar Irmak Caglar

Located in New York, NY

This walnut sideboard marries tradition with surprise. Inspired by sleek jewelry boxes, its simple lines hide a sophisticated drinks cabinet behind a reflective surface, perfect for ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

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Sideboard With Top For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sideboard with top for your home. Frequently made of wood, stone and marble, every sideboard with top was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a sideboard with top, we have 182 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sideboard with top, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sideboard with top is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one sideboard with top that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florence Knoll, Paul McCobb and Paul Frankl produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sideboard With Top?

The average selling price for a sideboard with top at 1stDibs is $5,400, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $145,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sideboards for You

An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.

Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.

Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)

The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.

Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.

If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.

Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.

Questions About Sideboard With Top

Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What are sideboards?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Sideboards are cabinets with shelves and drawers used to store serving utensils, dinnerware and table linens.
What is the purpose of a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What is a kitchen sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What is a peplum top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A peplum top is a top with a gathered and slightly ruffled piece of fabric at the waist of a blouse.
What is a table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A tabletop is the flat, horizontal part of a table that is supported by the table’s legs. It is the part of the table where your meals are served. Tabletops come in various shapes, sizes and designs, and a variety of tables can be found on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What can I use instead of a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What is a sideboard table used for?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a server?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a hutch?
1 Answer
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.
Should a sideboard be taller than a table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a cabinet?
1 Answer
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.
Can you use a sideboard as a TV stand?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should a sideboard be in a living room?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify a G Plan sideboard?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify a G Plan sideboard, look for the maker's mark. Nearly all pieces produced by the British maker are marked, but G Plan utilized different markings over the years. For example, pieces from the 1950s and ’60s often display a gold foil oval label emblazoned with the words "E Gomme, High Wycombe." You can find images of all G Plan labels and marks on trusted online resources. You can also ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to help you with the identification process. Explore a wide range of G Plan sideboards on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a buffet table and a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a console table?
1 Answer
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.
What’s the difference between a buffet and a sideboard?
1 Answer
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.
How long should a sideboard be in a dining room?
1 Answer
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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