Arelius Four Glass Doors Sideboard

Glass doors on storage furniture create a visual puzzle -- do you display your best dishes and hide the everyday items, or commit to keeping everything behind those doors picture-perfect at all times? The Mercana Arelius Four Glass Doors Sideboard is a 72-inch Contemporary sideboard with four glass panel doors built for dining rooms that need both open display and hidden storage, available at LOOMLAN with free shipping to the continental US. This Mercana piece solves the glass door dilemma by offering enough enclosed space to keep everyday clutter hidden while showcasing your curated collection of serving pieces, glassware, or decorative objects. Available in three wood finishes -- Light Brown, Black, and Medium Brown -- the Arelius adapts to traditional, transitional, and contemporary dining rooms without overwhelming smaller spaces. The four-door configuration provides twice the visual weight of a two-door credenza, making this sideboard substantial enough for larger dining tables and open-concept floor plans.

Full Specifications

What Is a Sideboard?

A sideboard is a low, wide storage cabinet designed primarily for dining room use, typically featuring a flat top surface for serving food and interior storage for dinnerware, linens, and serving pieces. Unlike a console table which focuses on decorative display, a sideboard prioritizes functional storage with doors and drawers to hide everyday dining essentials. Also known as a credenza or buffet cabinet, a sideboard is best for dining rooms that need both serving surface and organized storage for dishes, glassware, and table linens.

Key Features of the Mercana Arelius Glass Door Sideboard

1. Four Glass Panel Doors -- Each door features a full glass panel that lets you display curated items while keeping them dust-free and organized. The glass creates visual lightness despite the sideboard's substantial 72-inch width, preventing the piece from looking too heavy in your dining room.
2. Enclosed Storage Without Drawers -- The interior space is entirely open shelving behind the four doors, giving you flexibility to store tall serving pieces, stack dinner plates, or organize large serving platters without drawer height restrictions. This configuration works particularly well for formal dinnerware sets and oversized serving bowls.
3. Sled-Style Base Construction -- The continuous wood base runs the full length of the sideboard, providing exceptional stability while creating a grounded, substantial appearance. This sled base design distributes weight evenly and won't wobble when you're placing heavy serving dishes on top.
4. 72-Inch Width for Large Dining Tables -- At six feet wide, this sideboard proportionally suits dining tables that seat 8-10 people comfortably. The generous width provides ample top surface for buffet-style serving while offering substantial storage capacity behind those four glass doors.
5. Three Wood Finish Options -- Choose from Light Brown for a natural oak appearance, Medium Brown for rich walnut tones, or Black for a dramatic contemporary look. Each finish is applied over engineered wood construction for consistent color and durability.
6. Arrives Fully Assembled -- No tools or setup required. The Arelius ships complete and ready to place in your dining room immediately, saving you hours of assembly time and ensuring professional-quality construction.
7. Contemporary Glass and Wood Design -- The clean-lined silhouette with glass panel doors bridges traditional dining room formality with contemporary aesthetics. Works equally well in modern farmhouse settings and urban loft dining areas.
8. Flat Top Surface for Serving and Display -- The wide top provides generous space for buffet-style food service, decorative vases, or table lamps, while the sled base ensures stability when the surface is fully loaded with serving dishes.

Sideboard Sizing Guide for Your Dining Room

The rule for sideboard width is your credenza should be no more than 2/3 the length of your dining table. For a 108-inch (9-foot) table, the Arelius at 72 inches fits perfectly within this proportion. For smaller 96-inch tables, this sideboard still works but will have more visual presence. Standard sideboard height ranges from 30-36 inches -- verify the Arelius height suits your serving needs and proportions with your dining chairs. Standard sideboard depth runs 16-20 inches, providing enough storage depth for dinner plates and serving pieces without protruding too far into your dining room traffic flow.

In dining rooms under 12 feet wide, position the sideboard against the longest wall with at least 36 inches of clearance for chair pullout and walking space. For open-concept layouts, the Arelius can float in the space as a room divider between dining and living areas, with the glass doors providing visual connection between zones. The 72-inch width requires a ceiling height of at least 9 feet to avoid appearing too dominant -- in 8-foot ceiling rooms, consider the visual weight carefully.

Styling the Arelius Sideboard in Your Space

Position the Arelius against your dining room's longest wall, centered behind the dining table if space allows, or offset toward one end for asymmetrical modern appeal. The glass doors demand thoughtful curation -- display white dinnerware for classic elegance, colorful pottery for eclectic charm, or crystal glassware for formal sophistication. Inside, use the full height to stack dinner plates on lower areas and display stemware or decorative bowls on upper sections.

On top of the Arelius, create visual layers with items of varying heights. Position table lamps at each end for ambient lighting, center a large decorative bowl or tray, and add height with tall candlesticks or a statement vase. For dining rooms with the sideboard on the far wall from windows, add a large mirror above to reflect natural light and double the visual impact of your glass door displays.

The minimum rug size for a dining room with the 72-inch Arelius is 8x10 feet -- this allows the front legs of your dining chairs to rest on the rug when pulled out, while the sideboard sits just off the rug edge. Pair the Arelius with dining chairs in complementary wood tones or contrasting materials like upholstered seats for textural interest.

Beyond dining room use, the Arelius functions as a media console in larger living rooms where you need display storage for books, games, or decorative objects. The glass doors keep items dust-free while remaining visible, and the 72-inch width accommodates large flat-screen TVs up to 75 inches.

Ideal for established homeowners furnishing a formal dining room in a 2,500+ square foot home who need substantial storage for entertaining dinnerware and serving pieces. Interior designers specifying contemporary or transitional dining rooms will appreciate the glass door display capability and LOOMLAN's up to 40% trade discount with no minimum order requirement. Well-suited for boutique hotel dining areas and upscale vacation rental properties seeking furniture that provides both storage and visual sophistication while arriving fully assembled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions of this sideboard and will it fit in my dining room?

The Arelius measures 72 inches wide, which requires a dining room wall of at least 80 inches to allow for proper proportions and clearance. Verify the depth and height measurements for your specific space -- contact LOOMLAN at 833-566-6526 for confirmed dimensions before ordering if space is tight.

How is the quality compared to similar glass-door sideboards at this price point?

At $1,800, the Arelius delivers engineered wood construction with glass panel doors that you'd typically find in pieces costing significantly more at traditional furniture stores. The full assembly means no flat-pack quality compromises, and the Mercana brand provides better construction stability than mass-market retailers offering similar glass door designs.

Does this sideboard require assembly and how long does it take?

The Arelius arrives fully assembled -- no tools or setup required. Simply unpack and position in your dining room. This saves you 2-3 hours of assembly time compared to flat-pack alternatives and ensures the glass doors are properly aligned and adjusted.

Can I get trade pricing on this sideboard for my design projects?

Yes, LOOMLAN's trade program offers up to 40% off retail pricing with no minimum order requirement. Approval takes 1-2 business days, and trade pricing appears automatically after login -- no coupon codes needed.

What is LOOMLAN's return policy if this doesn't work in my space?

LOOMLAN offers returns within the specified timeframe -- see the complete returns policy for all details including return shipping procedures for large furniture items like the Arelius.

Can this sideboard be used as a TV stand or media console?

Yes, the 72-inch width accommodates TVs up to 75 inches, and the enclosed storage behind glass doors works well for media components, books, or decorative display. The glass doors keep electronics dust-free while allowing remote signals to pass through.

How does LOOMLAN compare to other retailers for this type of furniture?

LOOMLAN offers curated brands like Mercana that aren't available on Wayfair or Amazon, ships furniture fully assembled instead of flat-pack, provides up to 40% trade discounts compared to 25% at CB2, and maintains BBB accreditation with over 2,000 verified customer reviews. Free shipping nationwide with no minimum order sets LOOMLAN apart from retailers requiring $1,000+ for free delivery.