Long sideboards that look proportional in larger dining rooms are tougher to find than you'd expect -- most either dominate the space or vanish into it. The Mercana Cairo Four Doors Wood Sideboard, a 78-inch blonde-stained mango wood buffet cabinet available at LOOMLAN with free shipping, is built for dining rooms with 8-10 person tables and delivers both visual presence and substantial storage through hand-carved geometric door panels and four separate compartments.
Full Specifications
| Brand/Manufacturer | Mercana |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 78"W x 19.5"D x 28"H |
| Primary Material | Solid Indian Mango Wood |
| Secondary Material | Iron Frame |
| Wood Finish | Blonde Stain |
| Hardware Finish | Matte Black Iron |
| Number of Doors | 4 Hinged Doors |
| Storage Type | Enclosed compartments with shelving |
| Leg Style | Continuous sled base |
| Assembly | No -- arrives fully assembled |
| Country of Origin | India |
What Is a Sideboard?
A sideboard is a low, long storage cabinet typically placed against a dining room wall, designed to hold serving dishes, linens, and dinnerware while providing a surface for food presentation during meals. Also known as a credenza or buffet cabinet, sideboards differ from console tables by offering enclosed storage rather than just open shelving.
What You Get With the Mercana Cairo Wood Sideboard
- 78-Inch Length for Large Tables -- Perfectly scaled for dining tables that seat 8-10 people, following the design rule that sideboards should be roughly 2/3 the length of your table.
- Four Separate Storage Compartments -- Each hinged door opens to reveal shelved storage space for organizing everyday dishes, serving pieces, linens, and entertaining supplies by category.
- Hand-Carved Geometric Door Patterns -- Square patterns carved into each door panel create depth and shadow play that breaks up the visual mass of the 78-inch width.
- Solid Indian Mango Wood Construction -- Dense tropical hardwood naturally resistant to moisture and temperature changes, with blonde stain enhancing the wood's natural grain.
- Matte-Black Iron Sled Base -- Continuous iron frame provides exceptional stability across the long span and creates visual weight that balances the piece's substantial width.
- Arrives Fully Assembled -- No tools or setup required for this large, heavy piece.
Where Does a 78-Inch Sideboard Work Best?
This long sideboard buffet works in dining rooms with tables that seat 8-10 or more, where the 78-inch length provides proportional balance. The blonde mango wood finish pairs well with solid wood hand-carved sideboards and other dining room furniture in tropical, coastal, or transitional styles. Use it in living room furniture arrangements as a media console for flat-screen TVs up to 75 inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How tall should a sideboard be?
- Standard sideboard height ranges from 28 to 36 inches, with this Mercana piece at 28 inches tall -- ideal for comfortable serving access and fitting beneath most dining room windows.
- What is the difference between a sideboard and a credenza?
- While the terms are often used interchangeably, sideboards traditionally have longer legs and are designed specifically for dining rooms, whereas credenzas sit closer to the floor and can be used in any room.
- What do you put in a dining room sideboard?
- Dining room sideboards store everyday dishes, serving platters, table linens, flatware, glassware, and entertaining supplies -- this four-door model lets you organize items by category across separate compartments.
- How deep is a standard sideboard?
- Standard sideboard depth ranges from 18 to 22 inches, with this piece at 19.5 inches deep -- enough for dinner plates and serving bowls without protruding too far into the room.
- Does this sideboard ship fully assembled?
- Yes, the Cairo sideboard arrives fully assembled with no tools or setup required.
- Does LOOMLAN offer free shipping on sideboards?
- Yes, LOOMLAN provides free shipping to the continental United States on all sideboards and credenzas with no minimum order.
Trade & Commercial Specifications
The Mercana Cairo sideboard suits hospitality dining spaces, model homes, and commercial interiors requiring durable tropical hardwood storage. LOOMLAN's trade program offers up to 40% off retail pricing with no minimum order -- approval in 1-2 business days.
| Trade Pricing | Up to 40% off retail via LOOMLAN Trade Program |
|---|---|
| Commercial Use | Solid mango wood construction suitable for hospitality and commercial applications |
| Volume Orders | Contact trade@loomlan.com for project pricing and lead times |
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