Skip to main content

Sideboards

to
960
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
4,373
2,950
5,243
2,487
104
7,221
2,812
1,374
1,152
5,660
1,481
1,170
7,834
5,648
6,116
Sideboards For Sale
Danish Brutalist Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern tall sideboard in Nordic white oak designed by Henning Kjærnulf for ...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Federal-Style Banded Mahogany Sideboard With Tapered Legs
Located in Elkton, MD
Federal-style mahogany sideboard features a gently bowed front and finely banded veneer work, showcasing craftsmanship from a classic American furniture tradition. It stands on taper...
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Super Stylish Mid Century Italian Sideboard
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An exceptional example of mid-century Italian design, this original sideboard dates from the 1950s and showcases the elegant craftsmanship and sophisticated materials that define the...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Olival Cocktail Cabinet, Patagonia Stone, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Olival Cocktail Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Olival marble bar cabinet draws inspiration from the sacred symbolism of the an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Onyx, Granite, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard by Hamptons and Sons
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid sideboard by Hamptons and Sons, Pall Mall, London having the original brass rail to the back and a superior quality inlaid mahogany bow front top, bow front drawer to the centre with attractive original brass handles and flanked by two figured inlaid mahogany doors with original brass handles which open to reveal fitted interiors. It is raised on eight elegant square tapering legs with spade feet. Hamptons and Sons was opened in 1830 by William Hampton; their furniture became popular during the Edwardian era amongst the upper class. They made the furniture for the Park Lounge in the Dorchester...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sideboards

Materials

Other

English Inlaid Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Sideboard of Serpentine Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Hepplewhite style sideboard of serpentine form with nicely figured matched veneers, one long and two short drawers over 3 cabinet doors, supported on square tapered boxwoo...
Category

Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

Painted Pine Three Door Sideboard
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique pine sideboards can be hard to find so our workshop in Europe takes good quality European yellow pine to build this piece using traditional design features and construction t...
Category

2010s Hungarian Country Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Tomaso Buzzi Masterwork 1930 Triennale of Modern Decorative Arts Monza, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and important Tomaso Buzzi dining room server cabinet embellished with ornately detailed marquetry depicting the entrance to the ‘Bosphorus Straits’. The artwork is an imaginative rendition of one of the most economically and geopolitically important locations on the planet, namely, the vital trade route between East and West through the ancient city port of Constantinople or modern-day Istanbul. The piece reflects the influences of various historic Empires in the region, including Egypt in North Africa to the North West, and The Greek and Roman Empires to the North East, and the Turks to the East. The scene portrays a time when countless battles occurred in these provinces in order to control the flow of Maritime trade between the Continents of the Northeastern Hemisphere and The Orient or the Far East, along the ‘silk road’. The illustration includes numerous architectural icons including the Pyramids of Giza, Roman Colosseums, Roman Aqueducts, Greek Acropolis style buildings, The Galata Tower, The Obelisk of Theodosius, Rumelifeneri Castle, and The Blue Mosque of Istanbul amongst others. A variety of seafaring vessels, marine life, and geological landmarks are also included in the panorama. This masterwork was executed by Buzzi during his tenure at the school of arts and crafts in Sao Paulo Brazil in the late 1920s. This was during the time he joined the "Novecento Milanese" Group and began to collaborate with Gio Ponti on the newly developed Design Magazine, Domus. The cabinet was showcased as a centerpiece in the 8th Triennale of Modern Decorative Arts in Monza, Italy in 1930. It is well documented and retains the original brass plaque from the Institutional Authority of the Arts in Brazil. A copy of a promotional postcard from the exhibition signed by Buzzi and featuring this cabinet is part of the Buzzi Archive. Crafted from indigenous Brazilian...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Gold Black Sideboard Console
Located in Riga, LV
The Exclusive Designer Sideboard is striking, a true statement of bold and elegant design. Exquisite clean lines and 24K Gold finish will suit those...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midcentury Italian Sideboard by Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Midcentury Italian sideboard by Willy Rizzo. Sideboard is finished with black glossy stained veneer surface decorated with chrome detail...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Burl, Mirror

Antique Eastlake Two Piece Chip Carved Oak Sideboard with Mirror C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Eastlake Two Piece Chip Carved Oak Sideboard with Mirror C1910. Measures - 76.5"H x 42"W ...
Category

20th Century Eastlake Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Mirror

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Rustic sideboard. Timeless design clean lines and lots of usable storage. Elmwood sideboard having plum lacquer, four upper drawers with two lower cabinets. Stro...
Category

1880s Chinese Qing Antique Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Hickory White American Masterpiece Collection Demilune Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hickory White American Masterpiece Collection mahogany Demi Lune Sideboard. The sideboard with cross banding, felted center silver drawer above cabinet doors flanked by opposing door...
Category

20th Century Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Bongo Bar Cabinet, Manual Doors, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Bar Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bongó marble bar cabinet elevates the act of enjoyin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Brass

Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Liquor Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian bar cabinet designed by Guiseppi Scapinelli crafted of a dark rosewood frame, locking Pau Marfim doors with inlaid diamond pattern of ros...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Spanish Brutalist Sideboard in Solid Oak, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Hand‑made in Spain in the early 1940s, this solid oak sideboard showcases the bold geometry and honest materials that define brutalist design. Four sculpted doors display an irregula...
Category

1940s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century English Chiffonier in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous early 19th century English chiffonier or breakfast buffet, most likely, from the renowned maker of Gillows of Lancas...
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th Century Walnut Buffet with Three Drawers over Two Molded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut buffet from the 19th century, with three drawers, a pair of molded doors and delicately carved front feet. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this walnut buf...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Bastone', 200, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Dimensions : H. 80 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 50 cm Model shown in the picture : - Color : Black Oak - Without doors ---- Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship. By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI-Style mahogany sideboard with white marble top
Located in Houston, TX
The fine flame mahogany used in the construction of this Exceptional piece of furniture exhibits the quality of material And craftsmanship that were used to make this piece. The whit...
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Bramante Lacquered Sideboard by Kazuhide Takahama for Ultrazionale, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
The Bramante 4 sideboard by Kazuhide Takahama is a very modern piece of furniture with classical references, which gives maximum emphasis to the lacquering technique. A storage unit ...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Modern Wood 'Credenza Three' Cabinet by Last Workshop in Bleached Ash
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza Three" by Last Workshop. Made-to-order in Chicago, IL. A sturdy yet elegant credenza featuring a matching case and door combination with a steel base. The tear-drop ste...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Black Marble Sideboard with Brass Accents
Located in Riga, LV
The Exclusive Marble Designer Sideboard is striking, a true statement of bold and elegant design. Current exquisite clean lines, the ultimate in con...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Baker Historic Charleston Reproductions Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The finest construction in mahogany with a bow front case and double banded top. Three apron drawers, the sides with drawers flanking the arched open center with satinwood half fan i...
Category

20th Century American American Classical Sideboards

Materials

Brass

'Brasilia' Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Brasilia' highboy dresser by Broyhill Premiere has been completely refinished and is signed with its original Brasilia label, and ready to grace your home or office. This beautiful high-boy dresser features the signature Brasilia sculpted front panels and brass pulls. These key elements are what makes a Brasilia a Brasilia. The dresser features five wide drawers in total, the top drawer with a sculpted wood front panel and four with brass Brasilia pulls. All standing on top of a sculpted Brasilia base. Brasilia by Broyhill Premiere label located inside of top drawer. We have the matching low dresser with mirror, nightstands and headboard - contact us or see our other listings for details. Originally designed in the 1960s based on the emerging modern designs coming from the capital city of Brazil, Brasilia. Much of the public spaces were designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer such as the Palácio do Planalto which this credenza shares many design similarities with. Perfect for the Mid-Century Modern collector or the interior designer looking for the perfect piece to make a room look complete and finished. These authentic and original Brasilia pieces are always in such high demand. In addition they are commonly copied these days by so many faker makers (there is one West Coast modern...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Fine Vintage Baker Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful construction with a shaped bow front case. Three frieze drawers, the center one with felt lined flatware insert (lacking a key), side doors, and double middle doors, all wi...
Category

20th Century Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th C. American Empire Crotch Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. American Empire Crotch Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet. Item features 2 pull out surfaces on the sides, tall back splash with spindle sides, glass knob pulls, turn ca...
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown American Empire Antique Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Contemporary Sideboard in American Walnut & Purple Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted sideboard in various sizes, with two push-pull doors in purple lacquer and two doors with vertical American walnut bars. Inside shelf. Meta...
Category

2010s European Modern Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Trumeau inlaid by Pietro Ferrario, Italy 1946
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Overall, the piece of furniture appears as a harmonious juxtaposition of different elements. The lower chest clearly reflects the design approach of Francesco Ferrario, son of Pietro...
Category

1940s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Lily Rounded Credenza in Honed Unfilled Navona Travertine and Oak by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A credenza inspired by giant water lily pads and their curled rims, handmade out of 30 mm thick honed unfilled Navona Travertine with rounded, juxtaposed edges and Oak. Available in ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Mid century Scandinavian birch inlaid shaped sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian birch inlaid shaped sideboard circa 1950. We are pleased to offer this fully refurbished piece of Swedish mid century design, in the form of this buffet/sid...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch

19th Century Country French Pine Sideboard/Buffet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pine wood sideboard with three drawers and two doors with dark, iron ornate handles. One handle is incomplete, ( check it out in the pictures). Absolutely stunning piece.
Category

19th Century French Country Antique Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Buffet Barley Twist Honey Oak 3-Tier 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Honey Oak 3-Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Bookcase~~ c. 1870s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received from our European shipper~~wonderful hand-carved oak pieces in the highly sought after Black Forest, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're looking for that special and unique "statement piece" for your home or office, please view these items in our inventory! HIGHLY CARVED lion's mask crown~~exquisite corbel supports with carved backsplash, and carved edge shelves Three tiers~~perfect for displaying your favorite Majolica, Imari, Staffordshire or other antique collectibles Two hand cut, dovetailed drawers with carved vine pulls over lower double door cabinet~~original key included~~ cartouche carved center and door medallions...
Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Keller Colonnade-Top Walnut and Glass Tall Cabinet
By Keller Furniture 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Before financial strife forced its merger into Keller Williams Furniture, Keller Furniture was the dream of a Tulsa, OK designer. An example of Keller'...
Category

1960s American Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage midcentury Brutalist / Baroque American walnut & brass sideboard
Located in Hastings, GB
Unusual midcentury American walnut & brass sideboard with drawers: a bit Brutalist, a bit baroque, a bit Spanish Revival. From the scarce 'Granada' range by Freed Waran. The extravag...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard or Buffet Server
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard, buffet server, or console By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Flame mahogany, with inlaid satinwood banding and marquetry,...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Katai Golden Media Sideboard with Black Guinea Marble Top
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural objet d'art is a sideboard that can function as TV stand thanks to its generous size. Splendidly crafted, it is composed of three drawers and central open shelves fin...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Walnut Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from premium American walnut with a transparent lacquer finish, this serpentine front sideboard showcases a striking quarter-figured veneer pattern, adding depth and texture ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Grand French Art Deco Macassar Sideboard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gorgeous French Art Deco Sideboard in fine Macassar veneer featuring multi-level top, keyed large centre doors with well-fitted interiors of great influence on modern design. The fra...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Macassar

Edwardian Demi Lune Sideboard
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice Edwardian mahogany two door demi lune sideboard, oval panels, brass slamming strip, single shelf inside, in very good all round condition. 36" high 51" wide 25" depth ...
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Grey Lines Pattern Inlay Side Board Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with Artisanal's exquisite grey inlay sideboard — a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned with intricate line pattern, this sideboard showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Bone, Wood

Bespoke White Oak Geometric Sideboard or Credenza, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Custom Sideboard or Credenza (Enfilade), Handcrafted in Florence, Italy, 2025. Crafted from wood and veneered in White Oak16800, this custom sideboard is handmade in Florence by skil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Monumental Ebonised French Empire Revival Marble Sideboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1950 Monumental Ebonised French Empire Revival Marble Sideboard, Rosewood Veneer with Brass columns Excellent Quality & Colour With keys sk...
Category

1950s French Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Marble

George III English Bleached Oak Dresser / Sideboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
An 18th century George III English bleached oak dresser / sideboard / console, a classic piece of furniture that embodies the craftsmanship and style of its time. Dresser features th...
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Olival Sideboard, Onyx Stone Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Olival Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Olival marble bar cabinet draws inspiration from the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel

French Sideboard in Pine, Perriand / Prouvé Style – circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
French Sideboard in Pine, Perriand / Prouvé Style – circa 1950 This elegant four-door French sideboard perfectly captures the functionalist spirit of the 1950s, echoing the aestheti...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Councill Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a vintage Councill Sideboard in excellent, condition with the top have recently been French polished to give it a straight from the showroom look. Simple yet ...
Category

1980s North American Renaissance Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French 1930s Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Emblem
Located in Ulm, DE
This exceptional French Art Deco sideboard from the 1930s is a masterclass in refined elegance and sculptural design. Measuring an impressive 240 cm wide (94.5 in), 91 cm high (35.8 ...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer, Beech

Mid century Swedish inlaid elm sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish inlaid elm sideboard circa 1940. Swedish sideboard very much in the art deco taste.  High board with rounded ends, veneered in elm. Below the top surface the pi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Elm, Walnut

French Provincial Blue Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from reclaimed pine, this exquisite piece showcases a hand-applied blue-grey finish with a heavily distressed patina, evoking the elegance of antique European craftsmanship. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Large Sideboard or Cabinet on Wheels, 1930s Functionalism
Located in Odense, DK
Unique early modernist "Funkis" sideboard made in Scandinavia in the 1930s. The sideboard stands on wooden casters and can be moved around.
Category

1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Wood

brutalist sideboard oak sideboard 60s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
brutalist sideboard oak sideboard 60s Danish Stylish brutalist sideboard in oak. period 60s design style Henning Kjaernulf Denmark condition good light signs of use size ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Pedestal Sideboard, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique early Victorian flame mahogany architectural twin pedestal sideboard, circa 1850 in date. The rectangular top having a thumb moulded edge above four drawer...
Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Media Cabinet with Shoji Doors
Located in Princeton, NJ
Walnut cabinet made by hand and featuring shoji doors and shelves. This cabinet is constructed utilizing time honored joinery techniques featured in Japanes...
Category

2010s American Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
An ideal sideboard for use in smaller spaces in the dining room the Federal Mahogany Sideboard is also designed to work with almost any deco...
Category

2010s Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Covington Park Collection Serpentine Form Marble Top Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Drexel Heritage Covington Park Collection serpentine form, marble top sideboard cabinet. Inlaid mahogany. The sideboard's marble top lifts off for transportation or storage. The ...
Category

20th Century American Regency Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Genuine Antique Swedish Sideboard, Drawers, Doors and Desk, with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish sideboard, a country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1840. The sideboard is a combination furniture with doors, drawers and a desk top. Made ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Sideboards

Materials

Pine

John Widdicomb Regency or Neoclassical Mahogany and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard buffet, bar cabinet, or credenza By John Widdicomb USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany and burl wood, ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique and Vintage Sideboards for Sale: Shop Brutalist Sideboards, Mid-Century Sideboards and Charming Art Deco Sideboards on 1stDibs

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.

Recently Viewed

View All