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An Antique French Painted Sideboard
Located in Oak Park, MI
An elegant and useful French sideboard c1890. Having three drawers on top and two doors on the
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19th Century French Country An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Pine

An Antique French Painted Sideboard
An Antique French Painted Sideboard
H 31.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
An 18th Century French Country Sideboard Buffet
Located in Oak Park, MI
An antique French country buffet or sideboard. A wonderful surface with wear in all the right
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Late 18th Century British French Provincial An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Ambrose Heal. An Arts and Crafts oak cottage sideboard or dresser
By Ambrose Heal, Heal's
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heal. An Arts and Crafts oak cottage sideboard/dresser. Dimensions: Height 101cm, Length
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1920s English Arts and Crafts An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

George Jack for Morris & Co. an Arts & Crafts Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
By George Jack, William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
quality mahogany sideboard, the upper superstructure a three-quarter turned gallery with chevron and
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

Liberty & Co Attr. An English Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Carved Decoration
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed. An English Arts & Crafts oak sideboard, with an open upper shelf flanked
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Bath Cabinet Makers, an Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Dutch Inlaid Scenes
By Bath Cabinet Makers, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Bath cabinet makers. In the Liberty style. An early Arts & Crafts oak break front sideboard with
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Gregory & Co, H W Batley Attri, an English Walnut Aesthetic Movement Sideboard
By Henry William Batley, Gregory & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
. An English walnut Aesthetic Movement sideboard with a turned gallery to the upper section and acorn
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow Style Oak Sideboard Attributed to G M Ellwood
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow style Oak sideboard attributed to G M Ellwood made by Bath Cabinet
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1890s English Arts and Crafts An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Stained Glass, Oak

Neo Gothic Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1830s neo-gothic sideboard in a handsome dark oak. Features beveled cupboards with interior
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1830s French An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Iron

Antique Neo Gothic Sideboard
Neo Gothic Sideboard
H 36 in W 62.5 in D 25 in
Regency Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany sideboard, decorated with Egyptian style motifs
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19th Century An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Sideboard
Regency Mahogany Sideboard
H 36.62 in W 47.64 in D 17.33 in
Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English, Mahogany, breakfront sideboard fitted with original hardware, and having two central
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Early 20th Century English An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
H 37.5 in W 72 in D 25.5 in
Swedish Gustavain Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavain Sideboard. it was found at an estate auction in Stockholm, Sweden.
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1850s Swedish Gustavian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavain Sideboard
Swedish Gustavain Sideboard
H 47 in W 51 in D 24 in
English Pine Sideboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine sideboard with two drawers above two doors, the doors with double ''raised'' panels
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1860s English An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

English Pine Sideboard
English Pine Sideboard
H 30 in W 50.5 in D 16.75 in
Large Antique Sideboard
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Large antique pollard oak sideboard of exceptional quality and great architecture form. This
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Mid-19th Century Irish Renaissance Revival An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Sideboard
Large Antique Sideboard
H 102 in W 120 in D 36 in
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
RO41 Large fine quality English mirrored back pedestal sideboard in mahogany, having an original
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19th Century An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard
H 80.31 in W 83.86 in D 27.76 in
Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency flame mahogany sideboard, having an arrangement of four drawers
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Early 19th Century Regency An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard
Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard
H 36.62 in W 78.35 in D 27.56 in
Georgian Revival Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional Georgian revival mahogany sideboard with arched back brass railing, sideboard is of
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Late 19th Century English Georgian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
An American Federal mahogany sideboard with an elongated "D" shaped top above three drawers over
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Early 19th Century American American Colonial An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
H 39.5 in W 61.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century French Sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the grace and heritage of the 19th Century with this exquisite French Sideboard
Category

19th Century An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Sideboard
19th Century French Sideboard
H 38.25 in W 58 in D 22.5 in
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
American Federal flame mahogany and elm sideboard, early 19th century. With an overhanging elm top
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Early 19th Century North American American Classical An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Bone, Elm, Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
H 40 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Sideboard
By Thomas Hope
Located in Dallas, TX
An English Regency mahogany sideboard buffet of exceptional quality from the early 19th century
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Early 19th Century English Regency An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Mahogany Sideboard
English Regency Mahogany Sideboard
H 43.5 in W 78.25 in D 24.25 in
Aesthetic Movement English Sideboard
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sideboard comes from England from the late 19th century, it was built from English walnut in
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement English Sideboard
Aesthetic Movement English Sideboard
H 37.21 in W 59.85 in D 20.87 in
George III Bowfront Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine period George III bowfront Hepplewhite mahogany sideboard. An imposing piece, featuring
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1790s English Hepplewhite An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

George III Bowfront Sideboard
George III Bowfront Sideboard
H 37.5 in W 66 in D 30.5 in
Exceptional English Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional quality 19th century English Georgian sideboard of flame mahogany. The one board top is
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Exceptional English Mahogany Sideboard
Exceptional English Mahogany Sideboard
H 41.75 in W 71.5 in D 23.75 in
Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in an original beautiful nut colored lacquer with a good patina. Two drawers under which
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Metal

Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
H 34.65 in W 43.71 in D 17.72 in
Anglo-Indian Pierced Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
An intricately carved and pierced Anglo-Indian sideboard in rosewood with ornate openwork in an
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Pierced Sideboard
Anglo-Indian Pierced Sideboard
H 43 in W 50 in D 25.5 in
English Hepplewhite Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite mahogany sideboard, the top has an unusual profile with the rounded ends bowing
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Early 1800s English An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Small English Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare small antique English mahogany server or sideboard, William IV in style, with an uncommon
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19th Century English William IV An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

Small English Mahogany Sideboard
Small English Mahogany Sideboard
H 45 in W 52 in D 21 in
William IV Pedestal Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice large-scale William IV pedestal sideboard made of choice mahogany solids and crotch
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19th Century English William IV An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Pedestal Sideboard
William IV Pedestal Sideboard
H 54 in W 84 in D 30.5 in
French Sideboard or Server
Located in Wilson, NC
French sideboard or server was reconstructed in the mid-19th century from an 18th century server
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1860s French An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Sideboard or Server
French Sideboard or Server
H 29 in W 66 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Oak Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century oak side table, the large rectangular top to a pair of carved panelled drawers interspersed with carved acanthus leaf panels. All raised up on carved and block supports ...
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Late 19th Century British An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Sideboard
19th Century Oak Sideboard
H 33.5 in W 53.5 in D 21 in
Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Solid oak cabinet decorated with hunting themed hand carving. Top quality used (selected) oak and craftsmanship, internal parts, shelves, drawers and back are also made of solid oak....
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1880s French French Provincial An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
H 100.4 in W 63.39 in D 24.41 in
Hand-painted Sideboard, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door sideboard with beveled corners and curved doors. The panels on the front are
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18th Century An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Hand-painted Sideboard, 18th Century
Hand-painted Sideboard, 18th Century
H 40.16 in W 50.01 in D 16.93 in
Regency mahogany four door Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Regency sideboard. The large rectangular well-figured top Above an arrangement of
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Early 19th Century British An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Regency mahogany four door Sideboard
Regency mahogany four door Sideboard
H 37 in W 61.5 in D 27 in
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO SIDEBOARD A stunning serpentine shaped Art Deco sideboard having a Nero Portoro
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1920s French Art Deco An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Rosewood

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
H 42.92 in W 71.66 in D 22.45 in
Scalloped 18th c. Welsh Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant Welsh oak sideboard or dresser base having two-plank top over three cross-banded drawers
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Late 18th Century Welsh Georgian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Scalloped 18th c. Welsh Sideboard
Scalloped 18th c. Welsh Sideboard
H 31.5 in W 77 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Chiffonier / Sideboard Circa 1860
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An antique Victorian 19th century mahogany chiffonier base sideboard / server. Of rectangular form
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1880s English Victorian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Gustavian sideboard with a curved Greek key design across the top. Vertically reeded
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Iron, Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
H 39.75 in W 53.25 in D 22.5 in
Early 19th Century French sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the elegance of the Early 19th Century with this exquisite French sideboard, a true
Category

19th Century French An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

An Italian Walnut Oratory 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant oratory or small sideboard in walnut from the beginning of the 17th century from italy
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17th Century Italian Renaissance An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Walnut

An Italian Walnut Oratory 17th Century
An Italian Walnut Oratory 17th Century
H 38.19 in W 31.89 in D 12.21 in
French Louis XV style sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the rustic allure of an Antique French Country Sideboard with three drawers and two doors
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19th Century An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV style sideboard
French Louis XV style sideboard
H 44 in W 59 in D 19.25 in
Antique Country French Buffet ~ Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Buffet ~ Sideboard is an timeless design that earned its own nomenclature in
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Early 20th Century French Country An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Rustic sideboard. Timeless design clean lines and lots of usable storage
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1880s Chinese Qing An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Elm

Art Nouveau Sideboard, France 1900
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fully solid sideboard. Brass Hardware and appliques complement the swooping art
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Sideboard, France 1900
Art Nouveau Sideboard, France 1900
H 41.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Arts and Crafts Oak Sideboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5431 Stylish Arts and Crafts oak sideboard, having shaped and inlaid gallery to the top above two
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Early 20th Century English An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Sideboard
Arts and Crafts Oak Sideboard
H 47.244 in W 57.087 in D 19.685 in
19th Century French Oak Sideboard
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely quality French 19th century sideboard made from bleached oak which has nice curved sides
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19th Century French An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Sideboard
19th Century French Oak Sideboard
H 38.98 in W 62.21 in D 24.41 in
1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
This amazing boulangerie sideboard was found in Toulon which is just East of Marseille. The bakery
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1920s French French Provincial An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Oak, Sycamore, Pine

1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard
1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard
H 41.34 in W 119.3 in D 31.11 in
Mahogany Chippendale Sideboard, circa 1920
Located in Evergreen, CO
This magnificent mahogany sideboard features a drop-center with a drawer over bowed and fluted
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Early 20th Century Belgian Chippendale An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mahogany Chippendale Sideboard, circa 1920
Mahogany Chippendale Sideboard, circa 1920
H 45.75 in W 67.5 in D 22.5 in
George III Bow Front Sideboard
Located in Stamford, CT
An original George III mahogany bow front sideboard with cross banding and deep drawers on either
Category

Late 18th Century English An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

George III Bow Front Sideboard
George III Bow Front Sideboard
H 35.5 in W 71.75 in D 27.5 in
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Sheraton revival mahogany inlaid sideboard. The raised brass gallery back above large mahogany
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Late 19th Century British An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century George III Sideboard
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An impressive looking sideboard. Great color and patina. 50” tall with rail.
Category

Late 18th Century British An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century George III Sideboard
Late 18th Century George III Sideboard
H 37 in W 102 in D 29.75 in
Jamaica Regency Sideboard, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This Caribbean solid mahogany with satinwood inlay vernacular sideboard is made in Jamaica, circa
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Early 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Burl Walnut and Marble Sideboard
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Carved and burl walnut sideboard. Attributed to Alexander Roux of New York. Mirrored shelf and
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1870s American An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Wood

Burl Walnut and Marble Sideboard
Burl Walnut and Marble Sideboard
H 83 in W 96 in D 25 in
Georgian Revival Sideboard Mahogany Server Buffet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Revival Mahogany Sideboard. Circa 1890 This Sideboard is of a Bow Form. Raised Upon
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1890s Georgian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Cabinet Rosewood Sideboard, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
An Impressive Victorian Rosewood side cabinet of shaped form. Standing Upon a Plinth Base. circa 1860 Having 2 Panelled Doors with Applied Carved Decoration and 2 Shaped Mahogany ...
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1860s Victorian An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Credenza at Sideboard height
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italy, Florence Walnut wood Good state of preservation Former Collection Bresset     The "credenza" is a typical piece of furniture from Italy. It evolved during the 15th century fro...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Walnut

Italian Credenza at Sideboard height
Italian Credenza at Sideboard height
H 48.04 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
French Art Deco Maple Veneered Sideboard
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Sideboard. Maple veneered on solid oak with four doors opening to reveal three shelves
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1920s French Art Deco An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Maple

French Art Deco Maple Veneered Sideboard
French Art Deco Maple Veneered Sideboard
H 39.38 in W 81.5 in D 21.07 in
Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard
Located in Prato, Tuscany
small Italian Biedermeier style sideboard in Sapele wood with birch inlays; the massive upper top is
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Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Sapele Wood

Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard
Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in
Victorian Mahogany Sideboard Antique Server, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 4 door sideboard. This sideboard stands upon a plinth base. circa 1860 The
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1860s An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Queen Anne Style Oak Sideboard
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Queen Anne style oak sideboard, 19th century. With a rectangular two board top with molded front
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19th Century English Queen Anne An Antique Sideboard

Materials

Brass

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An Antique Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the an antique sideboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every an antique sideboard was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer an antique sideboard, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A an antique sideboard, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one an antique sideboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bath Cabinet Makers, Gregory & Co. and William Morris (English) produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a An Antique Sideboard?

A an antique sideboard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,507, while the lowest priced sells for $3,499 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

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 An Antique Sideboard
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.

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