The best sideboards are no longer wallflowers. Long relegated to dining rooms and underutilized walls, these storage cabinets (alternately referred to as credenzas or buffet tables) are having a moment. Designers are treating them as conversation pieces to bring more texture, proportion, and detail into a room—we’re seeing bold silhouettes, statement-making legs, faceted fronts that play with light and shadow, and materials ranging from earthy mango wood to coastal cane.
Vintage picks like the striking teak sideboard seen above from Anne McDonald’s revamp of a midcentury Minneapolis home have throwback appeal. And recent versions are as much about style as they are about stowing away your stuff, calling on smart details like adjustable shelving and modular configurations that make them the quiet heroes of a well-designed room.
We combed through the best of the best—from under-the-radar finds to iconic designer staples—to bring you a curated list of storage cabinets that go beyond basic. Whether you’re hiding clutter, stashing spare linens, showing off your dinnerware collection, or just looking for that one piece to pull everything together, these credenza and sideboard cabinets prove that storage can absolutely steal the spotlight.
Shop our top picks:
- Best for Charming Scalloped Details: West Elm Barclay Four-Door Sideboard, $1,999
- Best for a Touch of Rattan: Article Candra Sideboard, $999
- Best for Coastal Elegance: Castlery Ariel Sideboard, $1,599
- Best for Mid-century Flair: Lulu and Georgia Conte Sideboard, $2,798
- Best for Disco Decadence: Mermelada Estudio Carbon Brown Burl Wood Media Console, $1,999
- Best for Versatility: Thuma Nest Credenza, $2,065
Crafted from solid mango wood with a warm weathered finish, this sideboard offers tidy, tailored storage. The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix. Generous interior shelving also ensures that all those exterior details aren’t just a front.
With natural fish-eye rattan doors that embody coastal charm and a matte frame to give it some structure, this oak sideboard from Article is a masterclass in contrast. Its two spacious cabinets offer ample storage, while the woven fronts add an airy, handcrafted feel to a vacation home or laid-back den.
This modern sideboard from Castlery is all soft curves and sun-washed charm (just look at that craftsmanship!). Wrapped in a whitewashed oak veneer, it leans coastal without going full beach house—think relaxed sophistication, not seashells and rope knots. The minimalist metal legs keep it airy and light on its feet, while three balanced compartments with adjustable shelves provide plenty of real estate for books, video game setups, or rows and rows of dishware.
The Conte Media Sideboard from Lulu and Georgia nails that elusive mix of midcentury and modern thanks to its chunky cylindrical legs that make it feel like something right out of a storybook. The seamless doors feel smoothly functional, peeling back shelves of extra storage space when they open up.
This console table is a total scene-stealer. Wrapped in a rich, swirling burl wood veneer with a high-gloss finish accented with bold, oversized circular brass pulls, its vibe is very disco-era decadence. At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.
We love furniture that can be customized to meet your space, and this modular piece from Thuma is built to adapt. It’s available as five different variations with open and closed storage, including four different types of wood finishes. It could also work as a bookcase, bar cabinet, dresser, or TV stand, depending on what you need.
The standout features on this West Elm beauty are the cheerful, tubular legs which help it avoid typical midcentury tropes. The elevated legs also let you slide things underneath for storage, though there’s plenty within the piece itself. This 60-incher features three drawers for tucking away your dining essentials. The two doors that bookend the buffet reveal adjustable shelves, allowing you to customize the space to suit your needs.
Perfect for anyone who wants their storage to do more than just blend in, this midcentury-modern wood buffet features fluted doors that remind us of paper fans. That ridged texture is bound to catch the light and add some interesting dimensionality without becoming overwhelmed by it. It’s a storage piece that feels handcrafted and intentional, like an heirloom passed down from generations before you.
Designed by Nathan Yong for Design Within Reach, the Line Credenza is proof that storage doesn’t have to be boring. Crafted from solid American walnut (yes, the good stuff), the slatted front of this wood sideboard gives it depth and is satisfyingly linear. Whether you’re stashing vinyl, barware, or a mess you don’t want guests to see, this bestseller keeps it all discreetly under wraps.
The Tate Credenza from Crate & Barrel is midcentury modern done right—streamlined, handsome, and refreshingly unfussy. Made from walnut, it features clean lines, understated legs, and subtle drawer pulls that let the wood do all the talking. It’s the kind of piece that feels timeless without trying too hard—equally at home under a wall-mounted TV or anchoring a dining room.
It’s hard to pick a standout feature on this sideboard. Is it the luxurious white marble top or the dark, almost brooding stain on the wood it contrasts below? Coupled with the reeded oak detailing and the brass accents, the whole piece has the gravitas to domineer any den.
This retro-inspired sideboard feels charming without laying it on too thick. With a faux-marble top and moody green doors, each with a ridged design for texture, it’s a happy marriage between people who like throwback styles and color. It’s also perched on gold-finished metal legs that add just the right amount of lift and polish to your dining room.