Welcome to Antique Sideboard. Here you will find information and resources on antique sideboards and other furniture.
A staple of todays furniture configuration, sideboards, namely antique sideboards, have a rich history of usefulness and decor. Dating back to the early 1800′s, the sideboard was given birth as a side/serving table set along the wall where dining was carried out. Mahogany sideboards became more commonplace than marble-top ones, even though the stone top counters worked well for hot cooking ware. An antique buffet such as these would serve the purpose of holding food, dinnerware, silverware, beverages, and other items for dining.
Reaching out beyond European and North American pieces, an antique sideboard found in homes today can find their origin in century-old Chinese antiquity, neoclassical Greek and Roman creation, or fluted architectural Parisian.
In recent years, sideboard tables and buffet tables have been increasing in demand because people are realizing the decorative potential of sideboards to add flair to an otherwise empty looking room or hallway. Not only do antique sideboards look great, but they also provide great utility with ample storage space and shelf space to show off other antiques like fine china, vases, or picture frames. Besides antique or vintage styles, sideboards and buffet tables also come in contemporary and mission varieties, though most furniture enthusiasts agree that the antique sideboard adds the most character to your home.
Sideboards – Sideboard is just another term used for buffet cabinets or buffet tables. Buffet cabinet sideboards offer ample space for storage and provide further use as a tabletop for dinner parties. Antique buffet table sideboards normally include drawers in addition to tabletop surface area. They also take up less space than other types of sideboards, allowing more walking room for guests during those crowded get-togethers. They come in a wide variety of wood and finish types; an antique oak sideboard or a mahogany sideboard adds that perfect touch of character to your dining room.
Buffet Tables – Regardless of the size of your dining room, just about anyone has enough space for a compact buffet table. As compared to a buffet hutch or cabinet, antique buffet tables consume very little floor space, yet proved great utility with ample drawers for small items, and tabletop space for serving. Antique buffet tables are small, yet they provide a decorative punch that will get all your guests to notice and draw complements on your decorative skills. An antique oak sideboard buffet table provides a warm, welcoming environment for guests and for that reason this classical furniture piece has withstood the test of time and will never go out of style.
Buffet Cabinets – The great thing about buffet cabinets and sideboards is that they provide dual functionality; not only do they provide ample amounts of storage, but they also serve as extra table space for big meals and parties. As far as size, buffet cabinets are in the middle, being larger than a buffet table, yet smaller than a buffet hutch. Antique buffet cabinets are helpful in reducing clutter as they can serve as storage for a wide variety of kitchen and dining room items such as glasses, plates, bowls, etc.
Hutches – The largest piece in the antique sideboard family, hutches provide the greatest amount of both storage and shelf space. Antique hutches usually consist of a roomy buffet cabinet on the bottom with a display frame and ample shelf space on top, perfect for showing off antique china or other decorative accents. Mahogany is a great wood choice for these types of sideboards. Hutches are usually placed in a dining room or kitchen, though because of their size, they’re also great for sprucing up a large living room.