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Sideboard & Enfilade
A long low storage piece for the dining room; the French enfilade has three or more doors in a row.
Buffets & Sideboards · Indicative US retail $600–$8,000
At a glance
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- Periods most often found: Louis Philippe sideboards (1830-1850) are often walnut or mahogany with marble tops; Henri II sideboards (1880-1920) are dark carved oak; mid-century enfilades (1950-1970) are teak or oak.
- Typical price: about $2,000; range $600 to $8,000 and more for exceptional pieces
- What drives value: Length, marble top, maker (for mid-century), condition of veneer
What it is
The sideboard is a long dining-room storage piece. In France, the enfilade has three or more doors in a row, and the buffet bas is a lower, two-door version. Louis Philippe sideboards with marble tops and mid-century enfilades are among the most common types.
How to identify and date it
Check drawer construction (hand-cut dovetails in older pieces), back panels and secondary woods; verify that marble tops are original by checking the color and fit; look for replaced hardware.
Check drawer construction (dovetails), back panels (hand-planed vs plywood) and marble tops on Louis Philippe models.
Periods and styles
Louis Philippe sideboards (1830-1850) are often walnut or mahogany with marble tops; Henri II sideboards (1880-1920) are dark carved oak; mid-century enfilades (1950-1970) are teak or oak.
How much is it worth?
On the US retail market, most sideboard & enfilade examples ask around $2,000. Simple or worn pieces start near $600, while documented, signed or exceptional examples can pass $8,000. The main value drivers are: length, marble top, maker (for mid-century), condition of veneer. These are indicative ranges, not an appraisal; see our price guide for French antiques for the method.
Questions buyers ask: antique sideboard with mirror value; antique french sideboard value; antique sideboard value. The answer depends on the points below, which are worth checking before you compare prices.
Before you buy
- Measure length
- Check drawers and doors
- Inspect veneers
- Confirm the marble is original
- Check feet
Living with it
A sideboard is the dining room's working surface: lamps, a tray of glasses and a large painting above it.
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How we write these guides: identification notes are general guidance written by French Country; a style name, a region or a resemblance does not by itself date or attribute a piece. Price ranges are indicative US retail asking prices for antique and vintage examples in sound condition (dealers, specialist marketplaces and auctions), estimated and rounded as of November 2026; check recent sold results before relying on a figure. They are not appraisals or offers to buy or sell: condition, provenance and documentation can move a value far outside the range. For insurance, estates or sales, ask an independent, qualified appraiser for a written valuation.