An unusual pair of late 19th century serpentine and breakfront mahogany sideboards of small size, concave drawer central over tambour section, cross banded top and edges with stiles on circular tapering supports, late 19th century.
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c. 1900
Sideboards are an item of furniture traditionally used in the dining room for serving food, for displaying serving dishes such as silver, and for storage. It usually consists of a set of cabinets, or cupboards, and one or more drawers, all topped by a flat display surface for conveniently holding food, serving dishes, and even lighting devices. The overall height of the tops of most sideboards is approximately waist level.
The earliest versions of the sideboard familiar today made their appearance in the 18th century, but they gained most of their popularity during the 19th century as households became prosperous enough to dedicate a room solely to dining. Sideboards were made in a range of decorative styles and were frequently ornamented with costly veneers and inlays. In later years, sideboards have been placed in living rooms or other areas where household items might be displayed.
Height34.00 inch(86.4 cm)
Width48.00 inch(121.9 cm)
Depth20.00 inch(50.8 cm)
Ref No. 3702