Most sideboards cap out at 60-65 inches, leaving dining rooms with 10-12 seat tables looking unbalanced. The Sarreid Ashlyn Five Door Wood Sideboard is a 79-inch Traditional distressed blue gray solid mango wood buffet cabinet with five independent storage compartments, available at LOOMLAN with free shipping. This credenza arrives fully assembled and provides proportional scale for large dining spaces where standard sideboard buffet pieces look undersized against the wall.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Sarreid |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 79" W x 18" D x 36" H |
| Weight | 110 lbs |
| Material | Solid Mango Wood |
| Finish | Distressed Blue Gray |
| Doors | 5 hinged doors with metal hardware |
| Assembly | No -- arrives fully assembled |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Style | Traditional with tapered wood legs |
What Is a Sideboard?
A sideboard is a long, low storage cabinet designed for dining rooms to hold dishes, linens, and serving pieces while providing a flat surface for food presentation during meals. Unlike a console table, which is narrower and meant for display, a sideboard offers substantial enclosed storage with doors and drawers. Also known as a buffet cabinet or credenza, this furniture piece serves dual purposes: hidden storage for dining essentials and a serving station during gatherings.
What You Get With the Sarreid Ashlyn Five Door Wood Sideboard
- Arrives Fully Assembled -- No tools or setup required, especially valuable for a 79-inch piece that would be challenging to assemble in tight spaces.
- Five Individual Storage Compartments -- Each door opens to its own section, making organization logical for fine china, everyday dishes, linens, and serving pieces.
- 79-Inch Width for Large Tables -- Proportionally correct for dining tables 10-12 feet long, providing visual weight that matches oversized furniture.
- Solid Mango Wood Construction -- Real hardwood throughout with natural grain patterns and durability that improves with age.
- Distressed Blue Gray Finish -- Hand-applied distressing creates authentic vintage character that works with both warm and cool dining room palettes.
- Traditional Tapered Legs -- Raises the cabinet off the floor for easier cleaning and creates a refined traditional silhouette.
How Do You Style a 79-Inch Sideboard in a Large Dining Room?
Center the Ashlyn beneath a large mirror or horizontal artwork that spans at least 60-70 inches to maintain proportion, then flank with tall floor lamps or plants to frame the composition. Pair with a dining table at least 8-10 feet long and consider layering a runner down the center of the sideboard to define serving zones during entertaining. For broader inspiration, explore sideboards and credenzas alongside hand-carved solid wood options that complement Traditional interiors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How tall should a sideboard be
- Standard sideboard height ranges from 34-38 inches, with the Ashlyn at 36 inches falling in the ideal range for comfortable serving height while allowing wall space above for artwork or mirrors.
- What is the difference between a sideboard and a credenza
- The terms are often interchangeable, though traditionally a credenza had shorter legs or none at all while a sideboard featured taller legs, but modern usage treats both as dining room storage cabinets.
- What do you put in a dining room sideboard
- Store dishes, glassware, table linens, napkins, serving platters, flatware, and entertaining essentials, with the Ashlyn's five compartments allowing logical separation by category.
- How deep is a standard sideboard
- Most sideboards measure 18-22 inches deep, with the Ashlyn at 18 inches providing ample storage without protruding too far into walkways.
- Does this sideboard require assembly?
- No, the Ashlyn arrives fully assembled and ready to place immediately upon delivery.
- Is free shipping included?
- Yes, LOOMLAN provides free shipping to the continental United States with no minimum order requirement.
Trade & Commercial Specifications
Interior designers and hospitality buyers can access net trade pricing at login through the LOOMLAN Trade Program with no minimum order. The Ashlyn's 110-pound solid wood construction and distressed finish make it appropriate for high-traffic commercial dining spaces when properly maintained.
| Trade Pricing | Apply free -- approval in 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Commercial Use | Contact for durability specifications |
| Volume Orders | Project Concierge for orders over $5,000 |
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