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Birka Sideboard by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare root wood veneered sideboard designed in 1935 by Architect Axel Einar Hjorth. Cabinet has
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Wood

Vintage Birka Sideboard by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden
Birka Sideboard by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden
$56,250
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 18.9 in
Celina Zilberberg. Modular sideboard, Solid wood and wood veneer, c. 1960
By Celina Decoracoes, Celina Moveis
Located in PARIS, FR
Celina Zilberberg Modular sideboard, c. 1960 Solid wood and wood veneer 62 x 238 x 44 cm 24 41/100
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century Carved and Veneered Wood Antique Italian Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
front and sides, carved and veneered in walnut and fruit wood. Sideboard with two side doors, central
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1960s Italian Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

1960 Sideboard in Ash Veneer, Blackened Wood and Brass Maison Raphael Style
By Maison Raphael
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sideboard in ash veneer, blackened wood and brass in the style of Maison Raphael, circa 1960
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Ash

Neoclassical Marble Top Sideboard With Sunburst Veneer
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This elegant sideboard takes its inspiration from the refined aesthetics of Neoclassical and French
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1990s American Neoclassical Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Marble

20th Century Art Deco Wall Console / Veneered Sideboard
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Art Deco wall console / veneered sideboard. Dark exotic mirror veneer on solid
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20th Century Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Jean-Claude Mahey Sideboard in Lacquered Burl Wood Veneer with Gilded Profiles
Located in Cheyenne, WY
woods. This burl sideboard is no exception to such standards.
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1970s French Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Striped Veneer Mahogany and Brass Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian mahogany sideboard with a striped veneer exterior, 4 cabinet doors
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Italian Sideboard in Beech Veneer with Six Drawers
Located in Echt, NL
credenza has a nice light beech veneer and the top and bottom are wider then the base which gives it its
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Beech

Vintage 1970s Italian Sideboard in Beech Veneer with Six Drawers
1970s Italian Sideboard in Beech Veneer with Six Drawers
$4,073
H 22.45 in W 80.71 in D 24.41 in
'50s unique Maxime Old Sideboard in metal, bronze and ash veneer
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional and unique large metal and oak veneer sideboard forming a cabinet, composed by two
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1950s French Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Metal, Bronze

'50s unique Maxime Old Sideboard in metal, bronze and ash veneer
'50s unique Maxime Old Sideboard in metal, bronze and ash veneer
$105,436 / set
H 51.19 in W 157.49 in D 7.49 in
High Art Deco Sideboard, Dry Bar, Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1930
By René Joubert and Philippe Petit
Located in Bochum, NRW
High Art Deco sideboard, dry bar, cabinet, walnut veneer, France circa 1930. Greatly restored
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Giovanni Michelucci Torbecchia Sideboard in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1964
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Torbecchia sideboard is entirely realized in solid veneered walnut wood, with two frontal hinging
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Wood Commode Sideboard 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
. A wonderful sideboard or commode shows solid cherry wood, maple tree veneer, plywood, fibre board
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century Sideboard Honey Color in Birch Wood, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
orgeous Italian Mid-Century sideboard made of elegant birch wood that gives the piece a warm and
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Elam Sideboard by Piero Ranzani Exotic Wood Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960s-70s
By Piero Ranzani
Located in Palermo, IT
Sideboard cabinet with hinged two doors, four visible drawers, bar compartment with trapdoor
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage walnut finish sideboard delivers the warmth and clarity of mid-century design in a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
$1,295
H 30.5 in W 62 in D 20 in
Italian Console Unit Sideboard 60's Style Paolo Buffa Gio Ponti Wood
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
. The set is made of different types of wood, veneered or solid. This sideboard has four drawers and a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Henredon Pierre Deux Country French Sideboard
By Henredon
Located in Portland, OR
: 72 w x 18 d x 36 t Origin: America c: Mid 20th century Material: Wood, Veneer
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Sideboard with Chromed Accents, 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This stunning Art Deco sideboard, crafted in the 1930s, embodies the elegance and sophistication of
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Sideboard with Chromed Accents, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Sideboard with Chromed Accents, 1930s
$3,980 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 72.45 in D 18.78 in
Mid Century Sideboard Gianfranco Frattini 1926-2004
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning vintage sideboard is a true statement piece for any room. It has a beautiful veneer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sideboard Gianfranco Frattini 1926-2004
Mid Century Sideboard Gianfranco Frattini 1926-2004
$4,473
H 46.46 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Classic Beautiful Large Sideboard in Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
veneer picture. Beautiful patina, with shellac hand polish.
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Classic Beautiful Large Sideboard in Art Deco Style
Classic Beautiful Large Sideboard in Art Deco Style
$3,474
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Impressive Chest of Drawers Sideboard in Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive chest of drawers sideboard in Louis XVI. massive softwood. Slightly curved body
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20th Century French Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Marble, Brass

Impressive Chest of Drawers Sideboard in Louis XVI
Impressive Chest of Drawers Sideboard in Louis XVI
$6,708 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.41 in W 58.27 in D 23.63 in
Sideboard by Mobili i Caccia alla Volpe, Italy, 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular sideboard with a clean, linear design and striking decorative details. The four doors
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Sideboard by Mobili i Caccia alla Volpe, Italy, 1970s
Sideboard by Mobili i Caccia alla Volpe, Italy, 1970s
$9,585
H 29.81 in W 78.15 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Walnut Sideboard by Harmony House
By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Harmony House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely mid-sized vintage walnut credenza made by Harmony House for Sears Roebuck. Nine ample pull-out drawers feature stunning woodgrain that makes this dresser a statement piece for...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Metal

Vintage Walnut Sideboard by Harmony House
Vintage Walnut Sideboard by Harmony House
$1,610 Sale Price
30% Off
H 30.5 in W 64.5 in D 18 in
Sideboard by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Greding, DE
Four-door sideboard designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi. The sideboard is completely veneered
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Sideboard by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970s
Sideboard by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy 1970s
$5,751
H 31.11 in W 98.43 in D 20.08 in
Gio Ponti's Large Sideboard, Produced by Dassi, circa 1950, Itlay
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
cm Veneered wood, painted wood, brass. Provenance: Currently being archived by the Gio Ponti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Sideboard attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid Century Sideboard attributed to Paolo Buffa in solid Indian Rosewood,the front has five
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Brass

Paul Evans American Mid-Century Copper Front Credenza / Sideboard
By Paul Evans
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century sideboard / credenza with a copper veneer with welded seams, and cabinet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century English Teak Sideboard by William Lawrence
By William Lawrence of Nottingham
Located in Brooklyn, NY
perfect sideboard, buffet, or console for smaller spaces. A rich golden brown teak veneer injects a
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Metal

Mid-Century English Teak Sideboard by Stonehill Furniture
By Stonehill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English teak sideboard truly offers the best of both worlds! Featuring beautifully carved sled legs
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Art Deco Sideboard Model "Voltaire" Design by De Coene, Belgium
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sideboard from the Voltaire Serie designed by the Coene Freres in Kortrijk, Belgium with
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Vintage Traditional Kittinger Furniture Mahogany Sheraton Sideboard Cabinet
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage traditional Sheraton style mahogany sideboard cabinet. A classic timeless and
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Late 20th Century American Sheraton Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard by Dixie Furniture of Lexington
By Dixie Furniture Co., Broyhill Brasilia, Dixie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add an airy feel to any room with this beautiful vintage sideboard built by Lexington, North
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Sideboard by Roberto Gabetti, Aimaro Isola, Luciano Re, Guido Drocco
By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sideboard by Roberto Gabetti, Aimaro Isola, Luciano Re, Guido Drocco. Turin, Italy, 1970
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Steel

Traditional Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Sheraton Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Serpentine sideboard. A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by the 18th and 19th century design
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Late 20th Century American Sheraton Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Brass

Mid-Century American Walnut Sideboard by Young Manufacturing
By Young Manufacturing Company, Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sideboard was designed and manufactured by Norwood, North Carolina's Young Manufacturing Company and boasts
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Metal

Mid-Century Vintage English Teak Sideboard by Beautility Furniture
By Beautility
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Truly lovely mid-century vintage sideboard made by London's Beautility Furniture factory in
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Vittorio Dassi Italian Mahogany, Fruitwood & Bronze-Mounted Sideboard / Buffet
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern (1950s) mahogany and fruitwood sideboard / buffet with 2 Pair of drawers
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Metal, Bronze

Troeds Trio Sideboard & Hutch by Nils Jonsson – Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza
By Nils Johnsson
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard with Hutch, Vintage Wood, 75" W, Storage, Classic, Teak Veneer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century "Nordic" Sideboard by R-Way Furniture
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Scandinavian Modern-influenced design and quality mid-century American construction, the "Nordic" series by R-Way Furniture of Sheboygan, Wisconsin truly offers the best of both...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Alfred Hendrickx Large Sideboard For Belform, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
look. The striking pattern of the Zingana wood veneer gives the sideboard an interesting look. Elevate
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1960s Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Chrome

Alfred Hendrickx Large Sideboard For Belform, 1960s
Alfred Hendrickx Large Sideboard For Belform, 1960s
$3,893
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century English Sideboard by V.B. Wilkins for G-Plan
By Victor Wilkins, V.B. Wilkins, G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection" sideboard designed by Victor B. Wilkins for Ebenezer Gomme's G-Plan Furniture of London
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Felt, Wood, Hardwood, Teak

1930s Art Deco Sideboard, Maple, Zebrano, Cherrywood, Black Lacquer - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco sideboard with three doors, bird's-eye maple veneer and zebrano veneer decoration between
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Brass

1970s Rosewood White German Sideboard Drinks Cabinet Rio Palisander Glass
Located in London, GB
Palisander veneered doors and accents, which accommodates a small drinks serving station. This long sideboard
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century British Modern Sideboard by Tom Robertson for McIntosh Scotland
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sideboard designed by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh Furniture of Kirkcaldy, Scotland! Showcasing a healthy
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany, Teak

Italian Rosewood Sideboard by Georges Coslin for 3V Arredamenti Padova
By Georges Coslin, 3V Arredamenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the splendor of Italian mid-century furniture with this elegant rosewood sideboard
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Metal

Italian Rosewood Sideboard by Georges Coslin for 3V Arredamenti Padova
Italian Rosewood Sideboard by Georges Coslin for 3V Arredamenti Padova
$2,880 Sale Price
28% Off
H 30.5 in W 85.5 in D 17.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Secretaire attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
manufactured using precious birch wood. It’s striking at first sight for aesthetics and elegance and its
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Birch, Glass, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Secretaire attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Secretaire attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
$5,559 Sale Price
28% Off
H 52.76 in W 24.41 in D 13.78 in
Pier Luigi Colli Italian Burled Birch and Carved Bird Design Sideboard
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) sideboard with a burled birch veneer, having two exterior cabinet doors
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Metal, Brass

1930s Art Deco Two Doors and Four Drawers Sideboard, Thuya Burl, Mirror - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco two doors and four drawers sideboard, thuya burl veneer with light pink-grey mirrors on
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers, 1960
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
details. This sideboard was manufactured in the 1960s by Van den Berghe Pauvers Gent, Belgium. It has
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sideboard In Oak & Black Glass, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
of oak wood construction with beautiful veneer. The sideboard has two doors working on piano hindges
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Opaline Glass, Oak

Mid Century Sideboard In Oak & Black Glass, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Mid Century Sideboard In Oak & Black Glass, Czechoslovakia 1960s
$563 Sale Price
50% Off
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 18.51 in
Italy Walnut Corner Display Cabinet from 1940s, Renaissance style, wax polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
. In carved and veneered walnut wood. Sideboard height 90 cm, upper display height 110 cm for a total
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Walnut

Pierre Guariche Sideboard in Exotic Wood Veneer Meurop Edition, 1960
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Pierre Guariche sideboard Meurop 1960 edition in exotic wood veneer 3 doors with chromed metal
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Midcentury German Sideboard in Zebrano Wood by Bär Möbel
By Bär Möbel
Located in Beveren, BE
Furniture' in German. The sideboard has 2 doors, 3 drawers and a serving plate. It is made of zebrano wood
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Zebra Wood

Musterring Teak Sideboard
By Musterring International
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful grand sideboard. This credenza has lots of storage space and four drawers. It goes with
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Musterring Teak Sideboard
Musterring Teak Sideboard
$4,493
H 33.47 in W 102.37 in D 17.33 in
20th Century Vintage Swiss Sideboard
Located in Waedenswil, CH
materials. Handcrafted individual components, the use of solid wood and veneer, flush-mounted furniture
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Late 20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Wood, Walnut

20th Century Vintage Swiss Sideboard
20th Century Vintage Swiss Sideboard
$2,450
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 18.9 in
French Midcentury Walnut Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Silky polished walnut sideboard on incredible chrome legs. Inside mahogany veneer, shelves and five
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

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Chrome

French Midcentury Walnut Sideboard, 1970s
French Midcentury Walnut Sideboard, 1970s
$5,391
H 34.65 in W 95.67 in D 16.54 in
Fristho Sideboard by Rudolf Glatzel for Fristho in 1962
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
G Series is made of Rio Rosewood with a very Fine wood grain structure (see photos). This sideboard
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard

Materials

Iron

Fristho Sideboard by Rudolf Glatzel for Fristho in 1962
Fristho Sideboard by Rudolf Glatzel for Fristho in 1962
$4,792
H 22.45 in W 91.34 in D 22.45 in
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Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage wood veneer sideboard you’re looking for. Each vintage wood veneer sideboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage wood veneer sideboard, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage wood veneer sideboard, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage wood veneer sideboard over the years, but those crafted by Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha and Omann Jun Møbelfabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Wood Veneer Sideboard?

Prices for a vintage wood veneer sideboard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $276 and can go as high as $89,660, while the average can fetch as much as $3,573.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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