Oak Vintage and Retro Sideboards for All Rooms
Sideboards are furniture pieces made for storage, and they are often found in the dining room or kitchen for storage of dishes. However, they can also be found in the living room or bedroom and can serve as an entertainment centre as well as a storage unit for books, movies, photo albums, and more. Learn more about these vintage sideboards to assist you in selecting one that suits your needs and preferences.
Do all oak sideboards use solid oak?Oak sideboards are categorized as oak sideboards because their main material is solid oak. However, they may also use a secondary material, such as a marble or glass top. Oak sideboards may also use a material like brass, copper, or cast iron to form the handles on the sideboard.
About the colours of oak sideboardsA lot of oak sideboards are finished with a stain or veneer to preserve the original colour of the oak wood. Oak may range from light tan to deep red or brown in colour, and there are two types of oak: red oak and white oak. Red oak is often darker in colour and has a reddish tint to it while white oak is often lighter in colour and has a white or cream tint to it.
Oak sideboards may also be painted, and this paint can be virtually any colour from bright white to dark blue. Sometimes, the original paint coat of a sideboard made from oak will be thin enough for the grain of the oak to still show through. Other times, the original paint may be distressed to show the original oak colour underneath.
Do vintage oak sideboards need to be assembled?Some vintage sideboards will arrive already assembled while others may require some assemble after delivery. Each model may have a slightly different procedure, so refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to see if assembly will be required. If assembly will be required, you may need supplies like a drill, screwdriver, or hammer, as these will likely not be included with the sideboard assembly supplies.
The furniture styles of oak sideboardsVintage and retro oak sideboards can be categorised into a variety of different styles. The particular look that you want to achieve will depend on certain factors, such as the style of other furniture that you may already have in the room and the overall aesthetic you want to achieve in your home. Before making a purchase, consider the available styles, including but not limited to:
- Antique
- British Colonial
- Danish
- French Country
- Gothic
- Scandinavian
- Tuscan
- Victorian
