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Baker Furniture Stately Homes Sheraton Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Sheraton or Hepplewhite bow-fronted mahogany sideboard from the exclusive Stately Homes Collection by Baker Furniture.
The sideboard is crossbanded with sat...
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Late 20th Century American Sheraton Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 37 in. W 72 in. D 25 in.
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Queen Anne Walnut Huntboard Sideboard, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Georgian or Queen Anne huntboard or sideboard
By Baker Furniture, the exclusive "Stately Homes Collection"
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous figured wal...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in. W 80 in. D 19 in.
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Sideboards, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay and original brass...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Clifton, NJ
This rosewood credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece composed of two large compartments and four ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.3 in. W 86.62 in. D 17.72 in.
Midcentury Italian Mahogany Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mahogany sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. Borsani studied art and architecture in Milan. He became known as an innovative designer with a focus on technology.
Beautiful...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Art Deco Chest of Drawers Designed by Serge Chermayeff for Waring & Gillows
By Serge Chermayeff
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco chest of drawers designed by Serge Ivan Chermayeff (1900-1995) for Waring & Gillows. Karelian birch and Macassar ebony veneered. Five upper drawers with a lower open shel...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Macassar
H 36.23 in. W 42.13 in. D 21.26 in.
Lane Rhythm Mid-Century Reversible Door Walnut and Cane Buffet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane rhythm mid-century reversible door walnut and cane buffet.
This buffet measures: 51.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 31 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid Century Teak sideboard from Meredew Ltd., circa 1960s, UK
By Meredew
Located in CANGAS, ES
Aparador Mid Century en madera laminada de teca original de la firma inglesa Meredew Furniture Ltd. El diseño se construye simétrico con un armario a cada lateral y un bloque central...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Blowing Rock Mid Century Walnut Buffet Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Blowing Rock Mid Century Walnut Buffet Credenza
This credenza measures: 63 wide x 19.5 deep x 31 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Imposing Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An imposing Mid-Century Modern sideboard having three central drawers flanked by a pair of doors and raised on round tapering legs ending in brass sabots.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood
1960's Vintage Sideboard by Everest
By Everest
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely rare sideboard. This was made in England by Everest, it dates from the 1960’s. It was most likely designed by Andrew Milne, he was known to have ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard or credenza, oak, glass, France, 1960s.
This unique and exceptional sideboard is a great example where both aesthetics and functi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Oak
Netherlands Sideboard from 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden sideboard with 2 sliding doors with an intermediate board inside and 4 drawers. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, cabinet, model 'Thierry', oak, France, 1960s.
This mischievous sideboard mirrors the European Gothic Revival period of the nineteenth century by means of the...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Extremely Fine Italian Baroque Ebonized Wood, Faux Ivory, and Hardstone Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine Italian Baroque ebonized wood, faux ivory, and hardstone cabinet, Florence, 20th century.
Decorated overall with Berainesque (light arabesques and playful grotesque...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Porphyry
H 91 in. W 68 in. D 20 in.
Art Deco Walnut Goatskin and Brass Italian Sideboard, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful bar cabinet in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. This bar has a very luxurious appearance, due the use of not common material...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Swedish Teak Sideboard by Tage Olofsson for Ulferts Mobler
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Burbank, CA
Fabulous mid-century teak sideboard designed by Tage Olofsson for Ulferts Møbler in Sweden, circa 1960s. This sideboard is made from the highest quality teak wood. It has an elegant ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood and Mirrored Credenza by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Stunning vintage burl wood and mirrored credenza by Romweber Furniture in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza has a captivating design, as the designer elegantly combines t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Maple, Burl
Architectural Walnut Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage architectural walnut tambour door credenza designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This credenza has been built from the highest quality walnut wood and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Credenza
Located in Burbank, CA
Wonderful mid century sculptural walnut credenza manufactured and designed in the United States, circa 1950s. This credenza has an elegant design where the details in its constructio...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
20th Century antique Louis XIV Style Palisander Tulipwood chest of drawers
Located in Berlin, DE
Chasedt bronze are distinctive and of exceptionally good quality. High-right corpus. In the articulated front, there are two wide doors with an infill filled panel flanked by fitting...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood
H 41.34 in. W 47.25 in. D 16.93 in.
Vintage Danish Design Black Wood Highboard 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Danish design rosewood Highboard 1960s
This is a beautiful high sideboard with 4 sliding doors designed in Denmark around the 60s. And behind that, on the left, thin dra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by E.W Bach
By E.W. Bach
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern teak credenza designed by E.W Bach manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's by Sejling Skabe.
This exquisite piece, recently imported from Europ...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Christophe Gevers for De Coene Sideboard 1962
By De Coene, Christophe Gevers
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Christophe Gevers for De Coene, sidebaord, model 'Saphir', teak, Belgium 1962.
exclusive sideboard designed by Belgian desgner Christophe Gevers in 1962 for De Coene Kortrijk.
Th...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Black Brutalist Bar Cabinet with Graphic Patterned Doors, Belgium 1970s
By De Coene
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black brutalist bar cabinet in black lacquered oak, Belgium 1970s.
Sideboard features two graphic patterned doors. Interior has one mirror and shelve on the right side while left...
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1970s European Brutalist Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 53.15 in. W 43.31 in. D 17.72 in.
Milo Baughman Dresser for Cal Mode
By Milo Baughman, Cal Mode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman "Laurel House" dresser for Cal Mode, USA, c.1950s. The sleek ebonized oak dresser features six drawers, wood slated top and "x" base side legs.
Dimensions: ?71" widt...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Sideboard in Darkened Oak
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, sideboard, darkened oak, copper, France, 1940
This sturdy credenza in oak is truly a sculptural piece. It is equipped with three doors hiding several shelves and a ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Copper
Vintage Danish Design Rosewood Sliding Door Wardrobe, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Danish design rosewood sliding door wardrobe, 1960
Beautiful rosewood office cabinet with sliding doors made in Denmark around 1960. The cabinet has beautiful rosewood gra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood
1960's Swedish Vintage Sideboard by Svante Skogh
By Svante Skogh
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare vintage Swedish sideboard, this model is called the Cortina. It was designed by Svante Skogh, and was made in Seffle in Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s.
This is...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Cabinet or Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay and original brass...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 34 in. W 45 in. D 23 in.
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Midcentury Modern Credenza Sideboard
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is a nice walnut credenza with heavy duty laminate top, leather pulls and chrome legs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. The credenza includes 6 shelves and one...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.5 in. W 71.25 in. D 17.75 in.
Art Deco French Sideboard
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful sideboard is a true representation of Art Deco period. Made out of palisander wood, has 3 drawers with shelves and a lot of space for storing multiple items. Front of a sid...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Directorie Style Credenza Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Mid century classic directorie styled credenza sideboard. A Classic styled credenza having modern directorie styling incorporated into the clean lines. Made in the late 1950's of Che...
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1950s American Directoire Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Cherry
Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany and Satinwood Sideboard, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hepplewhite or Federal style serpentine front sideboard, buffet, or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, Mid-20th Century
Flame mahogany, with satinwood marquetry...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 36.25 in. W 72 in. D 26 in.
60s 70s Teak Sideboard Credenza Bernhard Pedersen & Søn Model 142 Danish
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard credenza Bernhard Pedersen & Søn Model 142 Danish
Object: sideboard
Manufacturer: BPS
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
165.5...
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1970s Danish Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 31.7 in. W 19.89 in. D 65.16 in.
60s 70s Sideboard Highboard Teak Arne Vodder Sibast Model 54 Design 60s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s sideboard highboard teak Arne Vodder Sibast model 54 design 60s
Object: high board
Manufacturer: Sibast
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
17...
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1970s Danish Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 52.17 in. W 17.33 in. D 66.93 in.
Italian Chest of Drawers with Green Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Large chest of drawers with green glass top, Italy, 1950's
This amazing piece has a really cool design, An example of the best Italian manufacture of the 1950s .
Made of maple an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Belgian Brutalist Sideboard Aluminum Front 1970s
By De Coene
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this large ebonized oak sideboard, comes with polish aluminum
doors and drawers. Great contrast between the two. Very nice example of
Belgian early 1970s Brutalist design. I...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard with Colored Glass Sliders, Italy, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard made of teak with colored glass sliding doors with brass finishes. Composed of 3 sections, 2 sides with tempered glass shelves and a central one with two decorative holes a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 63.19 in. W 88.98 in. D 17.72 in.
Large Mahogany Sideboard with Marble Top
Located in Wolverhampton, GB
A beautiful antique bow front mahogany sideboard, with a new cut curved marble top. It features a drawer in the centre with larger drawers on each end.
It sits on fluted legs and...
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20th Century British Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Quartz
Black Sideboard with Op-Art Doors Designed by J. Batenburg for Mi, Belgium 1969
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Black sideboard, Model Fuchsia, with op-art doors designed by J. Batenburg for MI, Belgium 1969. The sideboard has 4 graphical doors with a beautiful opt art pattern that brings a di...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in. W 78.75 in. D 20.87 in.
Beautiful Oak Mid Century French Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful French mid century sideboard. Incredible condition and lovely grain on the wood. Solid oak with lovely detailing throughout. Brass detailing on the doors.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Mid-Century Modern Credenza or Record Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Here is a beautiful British Mid-Century Modern short sideboard in teak wood designed by Victor Wilkins part of the acclaimed "Fresco" collection of G Plan manufactured in England in ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Gianfranco Frattini Sideboard by Bernini Italy 1957
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Gorgeous and very highly detailed sideboard designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced in Italy by Bernini in 1957. This sideboard is still in original condition and has apart from...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
George Nakashima Cherry Floating Sideboard USA 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
George Nakashima Cherry Floating sideboard USA 1962
Magnificent George Nakashima Cherry Wall-Mounted Floating Sideboard or Cabinet USA 1962, the live edge slab top united with bas...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Cherry
Black Metal Coat Rack 'Toonladder' for Pilastro by Tjerk Reijenga 1950s
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative wall mounted coat rack designed by Tjerk Reijenga and manufactured by Pilastro, Holland 1950s. This coat rack is made of black painted metal and has a storage space for um...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 59.85 in. W 29.93 in. D 8.67 in.
Vintage Mid Century Gordon Russell Sideboard with Sliding Doors
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
A sleek and sturdy sideboard designed and manufactured by Gordon Russell, originally sold at Heal’s. A rare 1950s mid century classic design, constructed in elm with Indian Rosewood ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Diplomat Sideboard by Finn Juhl for France and Son c1965
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A mid century rosewood sideboard part of the Diplomat range designed by Finn Juhl, produced by France and Son in Denmark in the mid 1960’s , the sideboard has two central drawers and...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Sideboard by Dal Vera, Italy 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Beautiful wicker sideboard by Dal Vera, Italy that brings summer into your interior. This Rattan and wicker sideboard could be perfectly part of a Magnum Pi interior, where Tom Selle...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Mid Century Gordon Russell Sideboard for Heals with Drop Front Doors
By Gordon Russell, Heal's
Located in London, GB
A rare 1950s sideboard designed by Gordon Russell for Heals. As with all Gordon Russell pieces, the sideboard board is constructed with quality and durability, using elm for the main...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
H 26.78 in. W 54.34 in. D 18.31 in.
Kindel Credenza Buffet Server with Tambour Sliding Doors
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sweet small buffet cabinet with lots of storage in the Scandinavian Modern style, Belvedere finish is a medium brown. Finish in good shape with light wear appropriate with age and us...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco Parchment Front Cabinet, by Jean Pascaud France, 1935
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco parchment front cabinet by Jean Pascaud, France, 1935
Balanced upon four flared legs,
Constructed of mahogany veneer
Five drawers and two doors concelealing plenty of stor...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Goatskin, Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Mirrored Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Spectacular mirrored sideboard in parchment and maple designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1940s, with splendid movement of the lines on the front, glass top, marble base, insides in m...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 38.59 in. W 114.97 in. D 21.26 in.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Organic Birch Wood Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist sideboard was made in Norway during the 1960s. The sideboard has been finished in two kinds of woods: not very popular birch and maple. Both types of wood have a uniqu...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Birch
H 25.6 in. W 78.35 in. D 15.75 in.
Italian Art Deco Sideboard with Mirror, Italy, 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Art Deco sideboard in lacquered wood parchment Osvaldo Borsani's style, Italy 1940.
Beautiful movement of the lines on the front, precious inlays on the doors, base in marbl...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Marble
Minimalistic Mid-Century Sideboard in Teak Wood, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century sideboard from 1950's probably german or danish design. Minimalistic design with two sliding doors with two small handles in teak wood and black lacquered metal base.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Sideboard with Secretaire by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning sideboard crafted with a gorgeous material like as warm teakwood, finished with brass details, and its uniqueness is given by the presence of a drop-leaf door on the right s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 49.22 in. W 49.22 in. D 18.31 in.
Six Door Sideboard Unfinished
Located in Dallas, TX
Unfinished wooden six door sideboard with weathered knobs.
Piece from out one from a kind collection, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass.
Globally curated by Brendan Bass, Le ...
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20th Century Rustic Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Luxurious Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional cabinet in yellow lacquer with a special finish.The cabinet rests on 4 brass feet and a base in varnished mahogany.
The interior in mahagony, has shelves on the right an...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Brass
French JP Ehalt Sideboard with Marble Louis XVI Style
Located in Wolverhampton, GB
A beautiful French Louis XVI style mahogany sideboard made by JP Ehalt (name inside left cabinet), circa 20th century with a marble top, above the body where there are lovely elabora...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Sideboards
Materials
Marble
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Vintage Sideboards For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage sideboards available for sale. Each of these unique vintage sideboards was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Vintage sideboards have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage sideboards are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage sideboards over the years, but those made by Arne Vodder, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Sideboards?
Prices for vintage sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage sideboards begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,800,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,791.
Finding the Right Sideboards for You
Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance 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.
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. 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 are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays by Hepplewhite, 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, new and vintage sideboards to choose from.
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