When people are looking for sideboard furniture, they might be looking for the same piece only to have two very different uses in mind. That is one of the great things about this kind of furniture. Yes, the traditional role would place it in the dining area to be used as storage and possibly a food service counter top, but more and more people are finding other uses for this stylish furniture.
It is very common to see a sideboard buffet used as a piece of bedroom storage furniture rather than any kind of buffet station. Another popular role for this furniture is as a television stand. With the popularity of large, flat screen televisions, these units are the perfect height to use in this fashion.
Depending on the role you have in mind for the sideboard, you may want to rethink your budget and style choice. The traditional, very heavy units made from hard woods like oak or mahogany are a great way to go in the dining area. These pieces are what most antique sideboards are like. Sideboard furniture had its beginnings in Europe hundreds of years ago. The upper class elite needed a place to store their dining room articles and they also needed that storage piece to look good. After all, they had to impress their company so anything substandard just would not do. So those very first sideboard buffets were made of hard would, usually oak. Some of them had some very intricate designs worked into the wood. Of course, the furniture of that era was all made by hand, so the result were very heavy pieces that were functional but also quite beautiful and strong. It is very common to run into these pieces today, and if you ask you will probably find the piece sideboard has been in the same family for several generations.
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Crosley Furniture KF42001AMA Alexandria Buffet Server Cabinet List Price: Sale Price: $399.00  |
DescriptionFinish:Vintage Mahogany Constructed of solid hardwood and wood veneers, this buffet server/sideboard cabinet is designed for longevity. The beautiful raised panel doors & drawers, provide the ultimate in style to dress up your home... |
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Traditional Sideboard: Downloadable Woodworking Plan Sale Price: $8.95 |
DescriptionThis traditional oak beauty, with three spacious cupboards and drawers and seven adjustable shelves is designed for fine dinnerware and linen storage. Project measures 55" long and 19" deep and 41" high... |
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Southern Enterprises Chelmsford French Sideboard List Price: Sale Price: $163.15 |
DescriptionThis beautiful rich espresso finish sideboard is a must-have addition to your home. The French inspired style is equally at home in your entryway, dining room or living room area. Below the two open display shelves, two roomy rattan pull out drawers provide extra storage for your convenience. |
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Dollhouse Miniature Sideboard Sale Price: $6.59 |
DescriptionWooden; working drawer. May vary. 4 5/8"W x 3 1/16"H x 1 3/8"D All sales are final on this item. Sorry, no returns or exchanges. |
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Home Styles 5538-10 Country Casual Entertainment Credenza List Price: Sale Price: $394.78 |
DescriptionFinish:Oak Hardware included Two doors with adjustable shelves inside Open storage space in center plus center cabinet with two glass doors Adjustable shelf and wire management opening in back Accommodates most 60' flat screen TVs |
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