There are several distinct types of sideboard. The Georgian sideboard was a long narrow table, fitted with cutlery drawers and cellaret cupboards, used as a serving table in dining rooms. Most examples are at least five feet long.

Although sideboards date from the mid-18th century, their development is usually associated with the designs of Sheraton. Sideboards may be straight fronted, curved at either end, or sometimes have a recessed breakfront. The latter was partly to lighten the effect of a large piece of furniture and partly, writes Sheraton, 'to secure the butler from the jostles of the other servants'.

The central portion of the sideboard, beneath the long drawer, was usually arched with semicircular lunettes, either carved or often strung. The legs were sometimes turned, but more generally were tapered, often standing on spade or block feet. Georgian sideboards always have six legs one at each corner, one on more...

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Otto Prutscher (Austria,1880-1949) & Jacob Low (Austria/Israel,…

Viennese Marquetry Sideboard by Prutscher and Low

Otto Prutscher (Austria,1880-1949) & Jacob Low (Austria/Israel,1887-1968), Wiener Werkstatte Viennese sideboard, 1922, manufactured at the furniture maker August Knobloch's Nachfolger, Vienna 7, Karl-Schweighofer-Gasse 10-12, to Prutscher's design and…

The Elmslie Sideboard. An oak and Kauri New Zealand Arts and…

Jessie Campbell's Elmslie Sideboard

The Elmslie Sideboard. An oak and Kauri New Zealand Arts and Crafts sideboard with carving and copper repousse work by Jessie Campbell (nee Elmslie). Width 185 cm. Height 256 cm

Leonard Wyburd (British, 1865-1958), Arts & Crafts 'Holbien'…

Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard by Leonard Wyburd, c. 1894

Leonard Wyburd (British, 1865-1958), Arts & Crafts 'Holbien' oak sideboard, c. 1894, manufactured by Liberty & Co., London, the upper section with a pair of glazed cupboard door, above open shelf, the lower section with hand hammered iron strapwork hinges…

An Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood sideboard by E. B.…

Australian Arts & Crafts Blackwood Sideboard by E.B. Phillips

An Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood sideboard by E. B. Phillips, Warrnambool, circa 1915 179 cm high, 160 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Australian Arts & Crafts sideboard with carved panels, ash and…

Australian Arts & Crafts Carved Sideboard, 1910

Australian Arts & Crafts sideboard with carved panels, ash and pine, circa 1910, 162 cm high, 215 cm wide, 55 cm deep

An important Arts and Crafts sideboard decorated with split…

Glasgow School Teak Sideboard with Heart Piercing Decoration

An important Arts and Crafts sideboard decorated with split heart piercing and constructed in teak with stained finish, attributed to Ernest Archibald Taylor, 1874-1951, Glasgow School

Arts & Crafts sideboard c. 1900 oak, the upper part with a pair…

Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard with Glass Doors and Carvings

Arts & Crafts sideboard c. 1900 oak, the upper part with a pair of glass doors and carved motifs, above two long drawers with a short drawer and open shelf below flanked by two cupboard doors

Oak sideboard, early 20th century Arts & Crafts, two door…

Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Open Shelves and Drawers

Oak sideboard, early 20th century Arts & Crafts, two door cabinet flanked by open shelves, over three drawer, two door base, brass and iron fittings, height 178 cm, width 184 cm, depth 49 cm

An oak Arts and Crafts sideboard, shelves to the centre over a…

An oak Arts and Crafts sideboard, shelves to the centre over a single drawer with a tall cupboard to each side, green bullseye glass to the top of cupboard doors. Ex the 1912 Auckland Exhibition. 147 x 44 x 185 cm.

An Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood sideboard with copper…

Australian Blackwood Sideboard with Copper Fittings

An Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood sideboard with copper fittings, early 20th century, 92 cm high, 173 cm wide, 56 cm deep

Arts and Crafts oak sideboard wedge shaped with arched gallery…

Arts and Crafts Oak Sideboard with Arched Gallery Back

Arts and Crafts oak sideboard wedge shaped with arched gallery back, four central drawers flanked by cupboards on splayed feet. This sideboard was made by a Mr Arthur Dewson for a Mr Arthur Bignell of the Russell and Bignell building Co. Whanganui, 130 cm…

An early 20th century Arts & Crafts sideboard in walnut, simple…

Arts & Crafts Walnut Sideboard with Original Features

An early 20th century Arts & Crafts sideboard in walnut, simple stylised carvings to doors & top, squat pad foot supporting the base, condition: the original hardware & handles in tact, original bevel mirror in excellent condition, the original finish in…

An Arts & Crafts style oak sideboard c.1900. The sideboard has…

Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Mirrored Back

An Arts & Crafts style oak sideboard c.1900. The sideboard has a bevelled glass mirrored back with upper shelf supported by winged shaped style columns. The base has two drawers over lower two door cupboard on turned bun feet. Height 179 cm. Width 137.5…

An Arts & Crafts sideboard, carved oak with Japanned finish,…

Japanned Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard

An Arts & Crafts sideboard, carved oak with Japanned finish, early 20th century, beautifully crafted with external dovetail construction, 117 cm high, 153 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Arts & Crafts sideboard 120 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 94 cm high

Arts & Crafts Sideboard - 120cm

Arts & Crafts sideboard 120 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 94 cm high

An early 20th century Arts & Crafts sideboard in English oak,…

Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Mirror

An early 20th century Arts & Crafts sideboard in English oak, carved & fluted panelling to doors & sides, bracket plinth foot, original shaped bevelled mirror, overall very good condition, 195 x 154 x 59 cm