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Gaston Poisson Art Deco Sideboard with Marquetry in Oak
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaston Poisson, sideboard, oak, oak veneer, France, 1940s Crafted by French designer Gaston
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Transition Style Sideboard with Marquetry Inlaid and Gilt Bronze
By Charles Cressent
Located in Marseille, FR
Sideboard inlaid in Transition style richly decorated with gilded bronzes on white marble top
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

1950s French Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard with Marquetry and Ebonized Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the refined elegance of our 1950s French Art Deco Sideboard Cabinet, inspired by the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Mahogany, Lacquer

Modern Walnut Sideboard Buffet with Marquetry Inlay
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut sideboard buffet with marquetry inlay. This stunning cabinet with its understated
Category

2010s Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XV-Style Marquetry Sideboard with a Wedgwood Plaque
By Faubourg, Wedgewood
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite sideboard, representing the Transition style of Louis XV and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Breccia Marble

Bass Credenza Sideboard with Straw Marquetry Inlay and Patinated Brass Plinth
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
marquetry. Handcrafted in the UK, the carcase shown is a dark Amara Ebony, with patinated brass handles and
Category

2010s British Sideboards

Materials

Straw, Wood

20th Century French Marquetry Sideboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 20th century French marquetry sideboard. This sideboard stands on squared tapered feet
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century French Marquetry Sideboard
20th Century French Marquetry Sideboard
H 39.38 in W 87.01 in D 20.08 in
Maple and Purpleheart Marquetry Sideboard
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Representing high quality woodworking, this graceful sideboard made of two-tone, natural woods is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Maple and Purpleheart Marquetry Sideboard
Maple and Purpleheart Marquetry Sideboard
H 35.44 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Large French Deco Marquetry Sideboard, Buffet, Rosewood, Walnut, Marquetry
Located in Stamford, CT
French Art Deco Marquetry Sideboard, Buffet, Rosewood, Walnut, Marquetry, Palatial A stunning
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Antique Johnson Furniture Co. French Marquetry Satinwood & Rosewood Sideboard
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
French style sideboard by Johnson Furniture Co. offers rosewood and satinwood construction with floral
Category

Early 20th Century Buffets

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique French Kingwood Satinwood & Burlwood Marquetry Inlaid Sideboard C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
sideboard offers kingwood, satinwood and burl construction with elaborate floral marquetry throughout and
Category

Early 20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Solstice by Seve Quantum Design 'France', Straw Marquetry Sideboard
By Seve Quantum Design
Located in PARIS, FR
The Solstice buffet sideboard, featuring a sleek and minimalist design, has been crafted completely
Category

2010s French Buffets

Materials

Straw, Oak

Marquetry Sideboard in American Walnut Veneer
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard is a contemplation on the polarities in nature. North and south, earth and water
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Marquetry Sideboard in American Walnut Veneer
Marquetry Sideboard in American Walnut Veneer
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Jules Leleu, Walnut Sideboard with Three Diamond Marquetry Design Doors
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jules Leleu. Veneer walnut sideboard with three diamond marquetry design doors. Central bronze
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Regency Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Sideboard with Cutlery Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Important Regency marquetry inlaid rosewood pedestal sideboard with cutlery urns attributed to
Category

Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Ormolu, Brass and Marquetry Ebonised Wood Sideboard
Located in London, GB
Antique French ormolu, brass and marquetry ebonised wood sideboard French, c. 1870 Height 110cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

18th/19th Century French Provincial Oak Early Marquetry Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and likely one-of-a-kind rustic country French oak and marquetry enfilade buffet. circa 1775
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

21st Century Illusion Sideboard Marquetry Lacquered Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
marquetry geometric shapes and bold tones, the Illusion sideboard can profoundly impact the ambiance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French 1940s Art Deco Sideboard with Elegant Marquetry and Brass Fittings
Located in Ulm, DE
This exquisite sideboard dates back to the 1940s and embodies the timeless elegance and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer, Ash

Antique Austrian Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Cabinet Sideboard Buffet Server 1880
Located in Portland, OR
taste, circa 1890. The sideboard of serpentine shape and having a carved and inlaid marquetry back, the
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Baroque Revival Sideboards

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood, Walnut

Mahogany and Satinwood Buffet/Sideboard circa 1840 with Marquetry Inlay Sheraton
Located in Houston, TX
Fine quality antique Sheraton sideboard with shell design marquetry inlay, circa 1840. One deep
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Walnut Sideboard Buffet with Marquetry Inlay in Grey Wash Finish
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut sideboard buffet with marquetry inlay in grey wash finish by Baker Furniture
Category

2010s Sideboards

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Brass and Cork Marquetry Sideboard 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
The doors and side of this piece are decorated with cork marquetry, lending it a natural texture
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Cork Marquetry Sideboard 1970s
Italian Brass and Cork Marquetry Sideboard 1970s
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
A Fine French Art Deco Marquetry Sideboard
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a fine marquetry and mother of pearl inlays, a central folding door, two drawers and bronze
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

A Fine French Art Deco Marquetry Sideboard
A Fine French Art Deco Marquetry Sideboard
H 39.25 in W 90.25 in D 20.25 in
Maison Pretot, Sideboard in Marquetry and Bronze, Napoleon III, Xixth Centurywoo
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very beautiful sideboard t in marquetry with gilded bronze ornamentations: the upper part is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

DOOQ Sideboard Kisho with Olive Ash Wood Marquetry, Copper Details & Marble Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embodying a meeting point of western and eastern aesthetics, Kisho Sideboard combines a rich mix of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Anglo-Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Sideboard Kisho with Olive Ash Wood Marquetry, Copper Details & Marble Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embodying a meeting point of western and eastern aesthetics, Kisho Sideboard combines a rich mix of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Anglo-Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Sideboard Kisho with Olive Ash Wood Marquetry, Nickel Details & Marble Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embodying a meeting point of western and eastern aesthetics, Kisho Sideboard combines a rich mix of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Anglo-Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Bodega Sideboard, Credenza, Console, Warm Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
BODEGA CREDENZA Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contrast of light and shadow used by Caravaggio. Credenza designed by ...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

DOOQ Sideboard Kisho with Olive Ash Wood Marquetry, Brass Details & Marble Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embodying a meeting point of western and eastern aesthetics, Kisho Sideboard combines a rich mix of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Anglo-Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Marquetry Sideboard French, Granite, Inlay, Bronze Mounts and Feet
Located in Miami, FL
Marquetry Sideboard French, Granite, Inlay, Bronze Mounts and Feet Offered for sale is a large
Category

Late 20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Granite, Metal

Modern Sideboard in Wood Marquetry and Golden Polished Brass & Smoked Glass Top
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Art Deco Sideboard in Wood Marquetry and Gold Stainless Steel & Glass Top Rebus Sideboard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut marquetry inlaid credenza having a serpentine shaped walnut
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid credenza by Edwards and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Antique Victorian Floral Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian floral marquetry ormolu mounted serpentine shaped credenza
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Other

Modern Walnut Marquetry Sideboard in Natural Finish by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Modern Walnut Marquetry Sideboard in Natural Finish by Baker Furniture. This modern sideboard
Category

2010s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Sideboard By Hewetsons, London
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique 19th century mahogany inlaid marquetry sideboard by Hewetsons, London having a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Other

Early 19th Century English Victorian Style Walnut Marquetry Credenza / Sideboard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Marquetry Decorated Demilune Shape Credenza. This piece is a true representation of the Victorian era's
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Outstanding Large Antique Inlaid Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian inlaid floral marquetry burr walnut ormolu mounted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry French Bombe 8FT Sideboard Buffet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Discover opulence in every detail with this magnificent 19th century burr walnut marquetry French
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Bronze Mounted Sideboard
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI or Directoire style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet In
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Rare Renaissance Dresser with Marquetry and Pastiglia, from Alsace 'France'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This sideboard, with rich marquetry decoration, consists of two parts. The decorated upper body
Category

Antique Early 17th Century French Renaissance Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Victorian Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza Sideboard Marble Top Mirrored
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely Victorian walnut with marquetry inlaid credenza with marble top and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Jules Leleu French Rosewood Diamond Marquetry Art Deco Sideboard, 1940's
By Jules Leleu
Located in Sofia, BG
Jules Leleu French rosewood diamond Marquetry Art Deco sideboard, 1940's This French Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Ypis Sideboard Featuring Geometric Marquetry Shaping on the Doors in Teak Wood
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Ypis sideboard with geometric marquetry shaping on the doors in a teak finish, was created by
Category

2010s Brazilian Buffets

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Walnut Marquetry Cabinet with Cast Brass Handles
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard is a contemplation on the polarities in nature. North and south, earth and water
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Walnut Marquetry Cabinet with Cast Brass Handles
Walnut Marquetry Cabinet with Cast Brass Handles
H 77.17 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid fir and ash, and veneered with ash, birch and burled-birch veneers, the sideboard
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash

Scandinavian Modern Sideboard
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard
H 40 in W 52.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Sideboard with Inlaid Floral Details
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This exquisite antique French Louis XVI sideboard is a stunning example of 18th-century
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Marquetry Wood and Parchment Credenza
Located in North Miami, FL
Versatile mid-century Italian sideboard or dresser beautifully crafted in a patchwork marquetry of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Goatskin, Walnut

GROHE Frères Paris - Napoleon III Cabinet with Marquetry and Bronze
Located in Beaune, FR
Very beautiful Napoleon III sideboard or Napoleon III sideboard in marquetry, gilded bronze and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian sideboard, ash, design, 1980
Located in Nice, FR
Convenient sideboard very beautifully made in Ash veneer with a 3 cm thick travertine top. 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian sideboard, ash, design, 1980
Italian sideboard, ash, design, 1980
H 25.2 in W 0.79 in D 20.48 in
Oblivion by Seve Quantum Design 'France', Straw Marquetry Table
By Seve Quantum Design
Located in PARIS, FR
straw marquetry are reminiscent of the sun-kissed beaches of this famous resort town in the South of
Category

2010s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Straw, Oak

Contemporary Walnut Sideboard with Cast Brass Handles
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
The woodwork of the Walnut, made with inlay marquetry technique, evokes the first rays of sunshine
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Palisandre Sideboard or Buffet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Jules Leleu
Located in Troy, MI
decorative marquetry in a geometric pattern with mother of pearl accents. Curvy carved footed base and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Kate Noakes 'Poppy' Sideboard
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid-century sideboard that has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Kate Noakes 'Poppy' Sideboard
Kate Noakes 'Poppy' Sideboard
H 31 in W 55 in D 18 in
Hungarian Art Deco Sideboard with Exotic Wood Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Hungarian Art Deco walnut sideboard with exotic wood inlays consisting of ebony
Category

20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Kate Noakes, 'C-Foam' Sideboard
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid-century sideboard that has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Kate Noakes,  'C-Foam' Sideboard
Kate Noakes,  'C-Foam' Sideboard
H 29 in W 57 in D 16 in
Kate Noakes 'Poppy' Sideboard
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid-century sideboard that has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Tin, Sheet Metal

Kate Noakes 'Poppy' Sideboard
Kate Noakes 'Poppy' Sideboard
H 30 in W 56.75 in D 19 in
Magnificent Italian 20th Century Walnut Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Renaissance style sideboard with two drawers over two cabinet doors. The doors with Star form Marquetry panels
Category

20th Century Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Paloma Sideboard
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted oak wood sideboard with two doors. Outside in oak wood, natural color, and mat finish
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Straw, Wood, Oak

Paloma Sideboard
Paloma Sideboard
H 35.44 in W 57.09 in D 22.45 in
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Sideboard With Marquetry For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sideboard with marquetry you’re looking for. Each sideboard with marquetry for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. If you’re shopping for a sideboard with marquetry, we have 25 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sideboard with marquetry — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sideboard with marquetry made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sideboard with marquetry over the years, but those crafted by Charles Burnand, Jules Leleu and DOOQ are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sideboard With Marquetry?

A sideboard with marquetry can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,691, while the lowest priced sells for $1,495 and the highest can go for as much as $138,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Sideboard With Marquetry
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019

    The difference between inlay and marquetry is that with marquetry, pieces of wood, ivory, metal and other materials are used to form an intricate design that is applied as a veneer to a wood surface, while with inlay, cutouts are made in a solid piece of material to receive segments of a different set of materials that form a surface pattern.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    The difference between marquetry and parquetry is that  marquetry is a decorative pattern formed by applying pieces of veneer to a surface, whereas parquetry is a design or image made using blocks or strips of wood.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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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Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.