Used Sideboards And Buffets
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Modern Buffets
Stone
Vintage 1920s French Regency Buffets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Sideboards
Birdseye Maple, Rosewood
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Sideboards
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
20th Century American Other Sideboards
Maple, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Ceramic, Oak
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Modern Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Sideboards
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards
Marble
Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Georgian Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Sideboards
Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Marble, Metal
Antique Early 1900s English British Colonial Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Sideboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century Sideboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sideboards
Breccia Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
20th Century Sideboards
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Belgian Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Revival Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Elm
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Sideboards
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Birch
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Mahogany
20th Century American Other Sideboards
Resin
Vintage 1980s Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Georgian Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Sheraton Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Minimalist Sideboards
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sideboards
Mirror, Birch
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Sideboards
Oak
Early 20th Century Sideboards
Wood
Antique 1850s Sideboards
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Sideboards
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s Empire Sideboards
Burl, Lacquer
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Finding the Right Sideboards for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024What 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 28, 2021A 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, 2021Buffet 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 ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Bernard Buffet used a variety of media over the course of his career. The French artist produced more than 8,000 paintings, employing watercolors and oil paints. He also worked in lithography and produced engravings and prints. Some of his most famous pieces include Tête de Clown, Deux Hommes Nus and Nature Morte. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Bernard Buffet art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, 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.
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