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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Art Nouveau Mahogany Sideboard by James Phillips of Bristol

Vintage English mahogany sideboard, fitted with carved Art Nouveau panels, two drawers and two doors, 141 cm wide, bearing the label for James Phillips of Bristol

An America Art Nouveau oak two drawer, five door sideboard,…

Art Nouveau Oak Sideboard with Metalwork Details

An America Art Nouveau oak two drawer, five door sideboard, decorative metal work hinges & handles, 164 x 153 cm

A large Edwardian pine sideboard, early 20th century, of…

Art Nouveau Pine Sideboard with Lead Light Cupboard and Mirrors

A large Edwardian pine sideboard, early 20th century, of pierced and decorative form with a floral lead light cupboard above three bevelled mirrors, flanked by pierced sides above a deep extended lower section with three pulvinated fluted drawers and…

Art Nouveau sideboard, with 2 drawers over 2 doors, 134 cm wide,…

Art Nouveau Sideboard - 2 Drawers, 2 Doors, 134cm

Art Nouveau sideboard, with 2 drawers over 2 doors, 134 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 120 cm high

An Art Nouveau oak sideboard, with brass floral inspired…

Floral Oak Sideboard with Brass Fittings

An Art Nouveau oak sideboard, with brass floral inspired fittings and carved floral panels to doors, height 92 cm, width 144 cm, depth 43.5 cm

American oak sideboard, c. 1920, with Art Nouveau carving,…

Art Nouveau Oak Sideboard, c.1920

American oak sideboard, c. 1920, with Art Nouveau carving, height 157 cm width 135 cm depth 51 cm

An Art Nouveau style walnut sideboard c.1900. The sideboard has…

Art Nouveau Walnut Sideboard with Mirrored Back

An Art Nouveau style walnut sideboard c.1900. The sideboard has a bevelled glass mirrored back, flanked by two square tapering columns with two side shelves and single upper top shelf. The base has two drawers over a two door lower cupboard and decorated…

American oak Art Nouveau style sideboard of small proportions…

Art Nouveau American Oak Sideboard (Small)

American oak Art Nouveau style sideboard of small proportions early 20th century, height 126 cm, width 118 cm, depth 55 cm

French Art Nouveau mirrored back sideboard, with two doors and…

French Art Nouveau Mirrored Sideboard with Drawers and Doors

French Art Nouveau mirrored back sideboard, with two doors and drawers below, approx. 140 cm x 130 cm

A fine marble top marquetry sideboard with Louis XVI and Art…

Marble Top Marquetry Sideboard with Louis XVI Influences, C1900

A fine marble top marquetry sideboard with Louis XVI and Art Nouveau Influences C1900, with a low arching bevelled mirror back above a breche d'Alep marble top with rounded corners, a central drawer & fielded cupboard flanked by cupboards, with fluted…

English oak Art Nouveau sideboard, with low gallery back, three…

Art Nouveau English Oak Sideboard with Inlaid Floral Panel

English oak Art Nouveau sideboard, with low gallery back, three frieze drawers, cupboard below centered by inlaid stylised floral panel on square tapering legs

A fine French Art Nouveau walnut and burr elm sideboard…

A fine French Art Nouveau walnut and burr elm sideboard attributed to Gauthier-Poinsignon & Cie, early 20th century, the upper part with a moulded cornice above a pair of glazed and mirror-backed compartments with an open mirror-backed compartment below,…

Art Nouveau walnut billiards Scoreboard sideboard by Wright…

Art Nouveau Billiards Scoreboard Sideboard

Art Nouveau walnut billiards Scoreboard sideboard by Wright Ranish & Co. Wellington, the upper section with six-division scoreboard, lidded billiard ball holder, the base with two drawers and cupboard below

French Art Nouveau sideboard late 19th century oak with carved…

French Art Nouveau Oak Sideboard with Pomegranate Carvings

French Art Nouveau sideboard late 19th century oak with carved pomegranate decorations and two stained leadlight panel doors, with large brass handles and hinges, height 245 cm, length 239 cm, depth 81 cm

An impressive Art Nouveau oak sideboard, by Maison Krieger,…

Art Nouveau Oak Sideboard by Maison Krieger, Paris

An impressive Art Nouveau oak sideboard, by Maison Krieger, Paris, c.1900, the upper sideboard with central open shelves and mirrored back, flanked by glass door side cabinets. The, upper door panels decorated with carved Art Nouveau, stylised pomegranate…

French Art Nouveau walnut sideboard, in the style of Louis…

Art Nouveau Walnut Sideboard with Brass and Marble Details

French Art Nouveau walnut sideboard, in the style of Louis Majorelle, glazed upper cabinet centred by embossed brass panel, matching outset corners, base with green marble top further brass panels, two drawers and cupboards enclosed by four panel doors…

An Art Nouveau oak sideboard, by Maisoni Krieger, Paris, c.1900,…

Art Nouveau Oak Sideboard by Maisoni Krieger, Paris

An Art Nouveau oak sideboard, by Maisoni Krieger, Paris, c.1900, the upper sideboard with open shelves and mirrored back, over lower single drawer and single door cupboard; the door panel carved with Art Nouveau style pomegranate fruit trees. Drawer lock…