Few furniture pieces move between rooms as easily as a sideboard. In a dining room it stores tableware, In a living room it anchors a wall, in an entranceway it offers a place to land when you walk through the door.
A sideboard might be the most adaptable piece of furniture you can own.
In a dining room it serves as a drinks cabinet, a display surface, and a practical storage solution for linens, serving ware, and everything else that needs a home near the table.
In a living room it anchors a wall, balances the visual weight of a sofa, and gives you somewhere considered to keep the things that would otherwise end up on every surface in the room.
At cintesi, our sideboard range reflects that versatility.
Sideboards are purchased to be kept.
They move from house to house over the years and accumulate a little history along the way. That is why we only stock sideboards built from quality materials with the construction integrity to go the distance.
Solid timber, engineered hardwood with quality veneer, and metal frames with honest powder-coat finishes. Our Reid sideboard range in solid oak is one of the most consistently sought-after pieces in our entire storage collection, and it is easy to see why.
These are pieces that will still look good in twenty years.
Beyond their practical role, sideboards are a genuine styling opportunity. The top surface invites a considered arrangement.
A lamp that brings warmth to the room in the evening.
A plant that softens the edges. A piece of art or a mirror leaned casually against the wall.
A bowl that carries a little sentimental weight. Keep it edited rather than crowded and make sure whatever you choose relates to the scale of the piece beneath it.
Our team loves helping customers think through how a sideboard will work not just functionally but visually in their space. Get in touch today for syling tips.
What is the difference between a sideboard and a buffet?
The terms are often used interchangeably. Both describe a low, wide storage unit typically used in dining or living spaces.
What height should a sideboard be?
Most sideboards sit between 75cm and 90cm high, which works well alongside dining tables and sofas.
What should I place on top of a sideboard?
Common styling choices include lamps, plants, mirrors, artwork, and decorative bowls or objects.