Best for Minimalists
Black furniture is having a moment—designers have been adding it to their bedroom projects, so why not inject a bit of noir into your living room or dining space? Black acacia wood invites a new level of modernity that is further emphasized by the sleek finish of the Joss & Main Haiden sideboard. (You can barely see the doors!) It’s curvy on the sides, but the angled legs are what give it an unexpected base. While the dark wood can add a bit of edge to your space, If you’re more into a rustic setup, the white oak veneer is an alternative that still retains that contemporary silhouette.
Best for Charming Scalloped Details
West Elm Barclay Sideboard
Crafted from solid mango wood with a warm weathered finish, this sideboard offers tidy, tailored storage. The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix. Generous interior shelving also ensures that all those exterior details aren’t just a front.
Best for a Touch of Rattan
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Serena & Lily Nassau Sideboard
The fully woven Serena & Lily Nassau sideboard has curves in all the right places. Convert it into a mini bar by stashing liquor in the side cabinets, glasses in the center, and cocktail napkins in the top two drawers. Brass hardware gives the laidback rattan an elevated touch.
Best for Coastal Elegance
This modern sideboard from Castlery is all soft curves and sun-washed charm (just look at that craftsmanship!). Wrapped in a whitewashed oak veneer, it leans coastal without going full beach house—think relaxed sophistication, not seashells and rope knots. The minimalist metal legs keep it airy and light on its feet, while three balanced compartments with adjustable shelves provide plenty of real estate for books, video game setups, or rows and rows of dishware.
Best for Architectural Flair
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Lulu and Georgia Hanson Sideboard
The Hanson sideboard from Lulu and Georgia winks at the apothecary cabinets of the 1940s, but adds a decidedly modern twist with a grid-cut relief facade. Made of Sungkai wood, this piece of furniture is exceptionally warm in tone. From a functionality perspective, the soft-close cabinet doors reveal plenty of shelving for extra storage.
Best for Disco Decadence
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Mermelada Estudio Carbon Media Console
This console table is a total scene-stealer. Wrapped in a rich, swirling burl wood veneer with a high-gloss finish accented with bold, oversized circular brass pulls, its vibe is very disco-era decadence. At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.
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Hamilton Sideboard by Sarah Sherman Samuel
Sarah Sherman Samuel is known for devising furniture worthy of an art show, and the Lulu and Georgia Hamilton sideboard is no exception. The pulls evoke something like the back of a corset, and the fluted columns at the base create an architectural moment. All the while, the soft color of the natural oak grain makes the piece homey.
West Elm Ellington Buffet
The standout features on this West Elm beauty are the cheerful, tubular legs which help it avoid typical midcentury tropes. The elevated legs also let you slide things underneath for storage, though there’s plenty within the piece itself. This 60-incher features three drawers for tucking away your dining essentials. The two doors that bookend the buffet reveal adjustable shelves, allowing you to customize the space to suit your needs.
Design Within Reach Line Credenza
Designed by Nathan Yong for Design Within Reach, the Line Credenza is proof that storage doesn’t have to be boring. Crafted from solid American walnut (yes, the good stuff), the slatted front of this wood sideboard gives it depth and is satisfyingly linear. Whether you’re stashing vinyl, barware, or a mess you don’t want guests to see, this bestseller keeps it all discreetly under wraps.
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Joon Loloi Wabash Sideboard
This sideboard with sliding glass doors exists in the happy medium between open shelving and closed storage. Thanks to a rippled glass effect, display items are artfully blurred. The design also features two adjustable shelves and cord management, meaning it would be a sound choice to store your entertainment setup or house a small library of books.
