Antique Empire Sideboard Buffet

Solid Cherry Wood American Empire sideboard with five drawers, hand cut dovetail construction. Three cabinets with interior shelf storage. 73 x 21 x 46" high with 8" backsplash. Free shipping to the West Coast, higher elsewhere, please provide zip code for quote!

The American Empire style, also known as Federal style or Neoclassical style, emerged in the United States in the early 19th century, heavily influenced by European Empire and Regency styles. It is characterized by its grandeur, symmetry, and use of rich woods like mahogany, often featuring motifs such as scrolls, acanthus leaves, and eagles. This style was popular for furniture intended for formal dining rooms and parlors, reflecting a sense of national pride and prosperity.

Sideboards, also known as buffets or servers, became increasingly popular during this period as dining customs evolved. They served as functional pieces for storing tableware and linens, as well as display surfaces for serving dishes. The design of this sideboard, with its prominent S-curved legs and the arrangement of drawers and cabinets, is consistent with the robust and stately aesthetic of the American Empire period.




Our store, Street Faire Antiques is open Tuesday - Sunday at 1317 Sartori Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. Our landline is (310) 328-6107 and email is streetfaire [!at] gmail.com. Our prices for local shoppers are less expensive because there is no shipping cost.

We try to describe all items as accurately and honestly as possible. All items are vintage and previously owned, and they will have varying degrees of wear/use. We try to describe any obvious issues, chips, cracks, scratches, stains, etc., but it is possible that we might unintentionally miss something minor. Please read descriptions and examine all photos before purchasing.