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Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?

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Why is a sideboard called a sideboard?

A sideboard is nearly the same thing as a buffet, but slightly shorter. Standing against a wall in a dining room, a sideboard’s main function is to supply an easily accessible surface for serving trays, bowls or plates of food.

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Mid Century Walnut Wardrobe by Alfred COX for Heals, 1960s
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Located in South Shields, GB
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Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe from Alfred Cox for Heals, 1950s
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Mid-Century Walnut Headboard from Alfred Cox, 1950s

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