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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Mid Century Sideboard Marble

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Louis Xvi Marble Sideboard

Marble Top Art Deco Cabinet

Early 20th Carved Walnut Sideboard with Four Doors and Two Drawers and Crest

$4,975

Early 20th Carved Walnut Sideboard with Four Doors and Two Drawers and Crest

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th carved walnut sideboard with four doors and two drawers Elaborate carved walnut sideboard from Spain is topped with a wood top.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Ivory Split Bamboo Sideboard

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Ivory Split Bamboo Sideboard

Located in Naples, FL

Split bamboo-over-wood sideboard with an ivory finish, tiled top, and brass accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Other

Walnut and Marble Sideboard Credenza

$12,888 / item

Walnut and Marble Sideboard Credenza

By Wewood, Leonhard Pfeifer

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant and solid walnut frame sideboard with a beautiful marble top in Calacata or brown emperor option and a turntable bar in the middle.

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

George II Style Chippendale Sideboard

$10,017 / item

George II Style Chippendale Sideboard

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine George II style Chinese Chippendale ebonized serpentine sideboard, the breakfront top with a pierced fretwork gallery above two fretwork trellis doors enclosing two further sh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Buffets

Materials

Wood

Regency Pale Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard

$16,063

Regency Pale Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency pale mahogany pedestal sideboard, the rectangular top with a central drawer disguised in the concave frieze and surmounted by a tall ormolu guilloche of arches enclosing vi...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Concave Front Sideboard

$4,700

George III Mahogany Concave Front Sideboard

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III mahogany concave front sideboard, circa 1800. With a concave top with two hinged doors, below are two outer drawers, next level down a central stationary drawer front flan...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Acerbis Sheraton Sideboards in Black Glossy Lacquered Top with Doors

$16,808 / item

Acerbis Sheraton Sideboards in Black Glossy Lacquered Top with Doors

By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The changes involved new finishes and colour variations that underline its value, without changing its essence. Structure and Top A sideboard with ‘’sliding-hinged’ open doors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Walnut Sideboard, France, 19th Century

$1,599

Walnut Sideboard, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Walnut wood sideboard with two doors on the top decorated with reliefs (rhombuses, triangles panels, symmetrical vegetal composition, etc.), a space in the central area with two vase...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Style Rosewood Sideboard

$1,800

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Style Rosewood Sideboard

Located in Astoria, NY

Scandinavian Modern Style Rosewood Sideboard, with white laminate top above two door cabinet with two shelves on the right, lift top divided drawer and open shelf on the left. 35" H...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Jordi Vilanova Sideboard, circa 1960, Spain

$5,500

Jordi Vilanova Sideboard, circa 1960, Spain

By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Jordi Vilanova Sideboard, circa 1960, Spain. Wooden Sideboard with Overhanging Top, and Double Doors with Glazed Ceramic Tiles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Ceramic

19th Century French Louis XV Sideboards with Marble Top, Bleached Wood

$18,500 / set

19th Century French Louis XV Sideboards with Marble Top, Bleached Wood

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Louis XV style (19th Century) bleached carved 2 door sideboard cabinets with shelf and marble top. (PRICED EACH)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Early 18th Century English Oak Sideboard

$6,975

Early 18th Century English Oak Sideboard

Located in High Point, NC

Early 18th century English oak sideboard with a two board plank top, which is beveled around the edge.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Matteo Zorzenoni "Settebello" Sideboard in Ebonized Wood & Marble

$4,600

Matteo Zorzenoni "Settebello" Sideboard in Ebonized Wood & Marble

By Matteo Zorzenoni

Located in Astoria, NY

Matteo Zorzenoni (Italian, b. 1978) "Settebello" Black Sideboard, with a white Carrara marble top above ebonized wood base with black glass paneled doors. 32" H x 87" W x 18" D.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Fine French 19th Century Parquetry Sideboard

$7,096Sale Price|14% Off

Fine French 19th Century Parquetry Sideboard

Located in Rome, IT

A fine French 19'century Parquetry Sideboard with a yellow marble top.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1990s Century Furniture "Silk Road" Sideboard

$4,400

1990s Century Furniture "Silk Road" Sideboard

By Century Furniture

Located in North Canton, OH

Legendary Century Furniture "Silk Road" collection Gilt Lacquered sideboard with two doors, stone top, 38" H x 67 1/2" W x 21 3/4" L.

Category

1990s American Art Nouveau Credenzas

Materials

Wood

A Narrow Three Drawer Sideboard Dresser c. 1760

$15,500

A Narrow Three Drawer Sideboard Dresser c. 1760

Located in Greenwich, CT

A narrow oak sideboard dresser with boarded top over three drawers, the central drawer with center brass escutcheon and bail pull and the flanking drawers with two pulls, the drawer...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 HAND CARVED WiTH GRIFFIN'S, CARRARA MARBLE TOP CONSOLE TABLe

$6,752

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 HAND CARVED WiTH GRIFFIN'S, CARRARA MARBLE TOP CONSOLE TABLe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880, hand carved and painted low console table sideboard with Italian Marble top ...

Category

Antique 1880s European Egyptian Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Museum Quality English Hepplewhite Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard

$3,800

Museum Quality English Hepplewhite Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Museum quality English Hepplewhite mahogany sideboard with one board top, center drawer and two on each side for a total of 5 drawers - all dovetailed.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Riis Antonsen

$7,895

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Riis Antonsen

By Riis Antonsen

Located in Norwood, NJ

This long, elegant piece showcases the rich, highly figured rosewood grain that is beautifully book-matched across its four cabinet doors. The sideboard features four top drawers wit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Federal Period Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard from Beverly/Salem MA

$3,450

Federal Period Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard from Beverly/Salem MA

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Federal period mahogany bowfront sideboard with line inlay border, conforming top, fitted frieze drawers with a large storage compartment on the left and divided bottle drawer...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Chimeric Cupboard Sideboard, Hand-Carved Walnut, Italy, 1880

$61,699

Chimeric Cupboard Sideboard, Hand-Carved Walnut, Italy, 1880

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The lateral uprights are also decorated: target motifs, iron handles, chimeras, and female corner figures. This fantastical sideboard is topped with a frieze representing scenes from...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century English George III Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

$6,500

Late 18th Century English George III Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Serpentine-front sideboard with crossbanded mahogany top above a central section fitted with a single drawer (appearing as two) over an arched apron, the arch inlaid with a satinwood...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Sideboard, Late Victorian Style, Circa 1860, 84" Wide

$7,500

English Mahogany Sideboard, Late Victorian Style, Circa 1860, 84" Wide

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stately and functional English 19th-century architectural mahogany sideboard with a black ebonized top. The upper frieze conceals drawers above pedestal plinth side cabinets with con...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Highly Figured Pollard Oak English Sideboard

$12,900

Arts & Crafts Highly Figured Pollard Oak English Sideboard

Located in Greenwich, CT

English high quality Arts & Crafts designer-made sideboard, top with molded edge, all surfaces including edges veneered in burlwood, three drawers over two cabinets with all original...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard, Maplewood & Walnut, Circa 1940

$39,900

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard, Maplewood & Walnut, Circa 1940

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Cenutry Modern Italian sideboard with a clear glass top made of hand crafted polished maplewood and walnut, in good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Crystal

Early 19th Century English George III style Inlaid Sideboard

$9,500

Early 19th Century English George III style Inlaid Sideboard

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a classic early 19th century English George III mahogany serpentine sideboard. The top with satinwood banding and a straight edge is over a central drawer and a frieze drawe...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

A Large French Mid- Century Oak Enfilade or Sideboard Cupboard

$3,615

A Large French Mid- Century Oak Enfilade or Sideboard Cupboard

Located in Faversham, GB

A commanding French oak Enfilade or sideboard buffet with a single slab top of carved oak with gently sloping carved sides.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Carved oak two door sideboard by Maple and Co

$4,665

Carved oak two door sideboard by Maple and Co

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th-century oak sideboard, the large rectangular top with moulded edge above two freeze drawers fitted with bold brass handles.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Brooks Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut, Burl & Marble Sideboard c1890

$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off

Antique Brooks Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut, Burl & Marble Sideboard c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Brooks Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Marble Top Sideboard With Mirror, Signed, C1880 Measures - 114" x 53 7/8" x 23 1/4" An example of Renaissance Revival cr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

IMPORTANT SOANE BRITAIN MADE FOR BENTLEY AMBOYNA BURL SiDEBOARD

$34,104

IMPORTANT SOANE BRITAIN MADE FOR BENTLEY AMBOYNA BURL SiDEBOARD

By Soane

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Soane Britain 2003 Burl & Burr Amboyna wood sideboard with polished metal panels made for Bentley Motors, RRP £44,500 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cove...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Amboyna

Antique George III Scottish Flame Mahogany Sideboard 19th Century

$4,433

Antique George III Scottish Flame Mahogany Sideboard 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The sideboard has a shaped top with a raised gallery superstructure fitted with secret sliding doors.

Category

Antique 1780s Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Sideboard by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball

$2,640

Mid Century Sideboard by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball

By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Beautiful 2 piece birch sideboard. • American craftsmanship meets beautiful materials and functionality in this sideboard with separate bookcase / display top • Lots of storage in ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Art Deco Sideboard by Rodia, Ebony Macassar, 20th Century

$11,000

French Art Deco Sideboard by Rodia, Ebony Macassar, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco Ebene De Macassar sideboard, with rectangular molded top and conforming case, fitted centrally with two doors flanked by four doors with mirrored drawer pull escutche...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Chest of drawers, or sideboard, in rosewood. Italian work, 1960s.

$6,512

Chest of drawers, or sideboard, in rosewood. Italian work, 1960s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chest of drawers, or sideboard, in rosewood, with a glass top, opening with five drawers in the front and a marble top between the two cabinets.

Category

20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Buffet Sideboard Server Cupboard Panetiere Highly Carved Oak

$3,875

Antique French Buffet Sideboard Server Cupboard Panetiere Highly Carved Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

EXQUISITE Antique French Carved Pegged Oak Buffet, Sideboard, or Server with Panetiere Top~~ HIGHLY CARVED antique French oak buffet, sideboard or server with sliding door panetiere...

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

$7,769

Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll Inc, 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black wooden sideboard with metal legs and marble top, featuring 4 doors and 8 height-adjustable shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Henkel Harris Style American Colonial Cherry Wood Breakfront Sideboard Buffet

$1,995

Henkel Harris Style American Colonial Cherry Wood Breakfront Sideboard Buffet

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Colonial or Chippendale style breakfront sideboard or buffet server with hutch top In the manner of Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1960s Solid cherry wood, with glas...

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Pedestal Sideboard, English, Dresser Cabinet, Large Mirror, Victorian

$8,691Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Pedestal Sideboard, English, Dresser Cabinet, Large Mirror, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Striking country house proportion and craftsmanship, with wonderful colour Displays a desirable aged patina — minimal foxing to the mirror plate Select stocks present wonderful grain...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Virginia Sideboard in Brushed Steel Rosewood and Leather Doors

$26,610 / item

Virginia Sideboard in Brushed Steel Rosewood and Leather Doors

Located in Paris, FR

Sideboard Virginia with brushed steel base. Top and structure in rosewood.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Vintage American butter yellow pencil reed sideboard w drawers / dresser, 1970s

$2,271

Vintage American butter yellow pencil reed sideboard w drawers / dresser, 1970s

Located in Hastings, GB

Vintage butter yellow pencil reed sideboard with concentric circles design on top, USA c1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Sideboards

Materials

Cane, Wood

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780

$17,000

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Hepplewhite mahogany bow front sideboard with one board top, three upper case drawers, lower flanking cellarette and hinged drawer, rectangular inlaid birds eye maple, arched...

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard

$2,875

19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this elm wood sideboard features a rectangular top with central board, showcasing imperfections revealing its age.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, English ca. 1790

$10,800

George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, English ca. 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A FINE GEORGE III SATINWOOD-INLAID SERPENTINE SIDEBOARD London, circa 1790-1810 34 1/2" H x 75 1/8" W x 29 3/4" D A very good George III period Cuban mahogany sideboard, the serpen...

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris American Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Breakfront or Sideboard Buffet

$2,995

Henkel Harris American Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Breakfront or Sideboard Buffet

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Colonial or Chippendale style breakfront, sideboard, or buffet server with hutch top By Henkel Harris USA, 1977 Solid cherry wood, with mullioned glass front d...

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Oak Wood and Black Glass Italian Sideboard

$11,096

Mid-Century Modern Style Oak Wood and Black Glass Italian Sideboard

By L.A. Studio

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Crafted from solid oakwood, its structure ensures durability and timeless appeal. The sideboard is topped with sleek black lacobel glass, adding a modern touch while providing a smoo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Magnolya in Lacquer Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard by Luísa Peixoto

$8,340 / item

Magnolya in Lacquer Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard by Luísa Peixoto

By Luísa Peixoto

Located in PT

Magnolya in lacquer contemporary sideboard with Carrara marble on top. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings.

Category

2010s European Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble

Ico Parisi, Italian Midcentury Long Sideboard in Walnut, circa 1950

$11,425

Ico Parisi, Italian Midcentury Long Sideboard in Walnut, circa 1950

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milan, IT

Ico Parisi, Italian midcentury long sideboard in walnut with white top, circa 1950 Ico Parisi played a significant role in the mid-20th-century design scene.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Rectangular Sideboard in Gray and White Wood, 1980s

$3,313

Italian Modern Rectangular Sideboard in Gray and White Wood, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Rectangular Sideboard in gray and white wood, 1980s. Sideboard with rectangular top in light gray wood.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Sideboard by Hans Eichenberger for Röthlisberger Kollektion, 1960's

$3,889

Postmodern Sideboard by Hans Eichenberger for Röthlisberger Kollektion, 1960's

By Hans Eichenberger, Röthlisberger

Located in Renens, CH

Black lacquered wood sideboard with Carrara marble top. Design by Hans Eichenberger for Röthlisberger Kollektion, 1960s Buffet in three parts: a central part with 5 drawers, a part ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Fine 19th Century Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Hepp. style Serpentine Sideboard

$6,975

Fine 19th Century Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Hepp. style Serpentine Sideboard

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

III/ Geo IV Antique English Hepplewhite style inlaid mahogany serpentine Sideboard with rosewood crossbanding on top and satinwood crossbanding to the front.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Sideboard by Maxime Old, Sycamore & Ormolu, 1940s

$38,000

French Mid-Century Sideboard by Maxime Old, Sycamore & Ormolu, 1940s

By Maxime Old

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) ormolu mounted sycamore sideboard cabinet with a rectangular top above 2 doors flanking 4 drawers on 2 shaped pedestal bases (Attributed to MAXIME OLD).

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Ormolu

English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1790

$28,000

English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency mahogany bow front sideboard with a one board top, central drawer with flanking cabinets, foliage brasses, satinwood inlaid panels with string inlays, and resting on ...

Category

Antique 1790s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Oak Wood and Black Glass Italian Sideboard

$11,083

Mid-Century Modern Style Oak Wood and Black Glass Italian Sideboard

By L.A. Studio

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Crafted from solid oakwood, its structure ensures durability and timeless appeal. The sideboard is topped with sleek black lacobel glass, adding a modern touch while providing a smoo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Italian mid-century modern sideboard in wood, glass and burgundy leather, 1960s

$3,999 / item

Italian mid-century modern sideboard in wood, glass and burgundy leather, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern sideboard in wood, glass and burgundy leather, 1960s Sideboard or display with a contoured top covered in burgundy leather.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Leather, Glass, Wood

Fine Quality Tambor Door Breche D' Alep Marble Walnut Directoire Sideboard

$4,895

Fine Quality Tambor Door Breche D' Alep Marble Walnut Directoire Sideboard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Perfect for use in a dining room, entryway, or living space, this antique Directoire marble-top sideboard offers not only practical storage but also an impressive decorative presence.

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Vintage 1920s French Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Wood And Cork Sideboard - Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

$5,500

Mid Century Wood And Cork Sideboard - Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

By Paul Frankl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An ebonized wood sideboard with cork top, designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

$3,302

Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co.

Located in Breda, Netherlands

This unique piece combines a small low sideboard with a separate bookcase on top, creating a harmonious and functional storage solution.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Sideboard of Great Proportions

$2,450

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Sideboard of Great Proportions

Located in Milford, NH

A fine English Georgian mahogany bow front sideboard with conforming top with crossbanded veneer border surmounting a case with central frieze drawer with green felted flatware inser...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sideboards

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Brass

Antique French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Sideboard Oak Hunt

$22,274

Antique French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Sideboard Oak Hunt

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

The sideboard comes with: 3 shelves on top , 3 drawers with original working locks & key. 3 Doors with shelves behind them (also lockable).

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Antique Chinese Export circa 1900 Redwood Lacquered Inlaid Wash Stand Sideboard

$2,387

Antique Chinese Export circa 1900 Redwood Lacquered Inlaid Wash Stand Sideboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Chinese Export redwood & inlaid wash stand sideboard with glass top A very good looking and well made decorative antique...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Teak

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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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