MODERN
SIDEBOARDS
Enjoy the best of modern luxury sideboards combining award-winning design with exceptional craftsmanship. Each of our contemporary sideboards come with a 10-year warranty, made by some of Europe's best cabinetmakers and certified for strength and durability by Bureau Veritas, world leaders in the quality certification of furniture.
Contemporary Modern Sideboards
Defining modernity when it comes to the sideboard is not a complex task. Throughout the centuries the sideboard has been a staple of luxury home interiors across the world, serving both as a feature of design and functionality. Contemporary sideboards of today are still created to be fully functional yet with modern aesthetics being the principle priority throughout the manufacturing process. The essence of how sideboard design has adapted over the last century can be observed within three key tenets of design: ornamentation, materials used and wood finish. Amongst today’s best modern sideboards, one would expect to see sleek, reductive designs which boast clean lines and desirable minimalist aesthetics. Such design language is particularly well embodied in contemporary sideboard designs of Denmark, where less speaks more.
The Modern oak sideboards of today underline a shift away from the carved wood ornamentation of old. European sideboards of the Victorian era were expected to have some degree of intricate carving present on the doors and drawers, then finished with ornate brass handle work. In contrast, the designers of current modern sideboards seek to reduce all unnecessary detail; simple unbroken lines are now sought after by the discerning customer. Instead of ornate brass work for the handles of the sideboard, today contemporary design seeks to reduce or negate the need of handles altogether often utilising modern technologies such as push-to close functionality. With reference to the change of materials used, obvious differences can be identified in the use of plastics, laminate and metals. However the shift in the choice of woods used for today’s luxury designer sideboard is interesting to note. In general, popular woods for the historic sideboard included teak, mahogany, walnut and dark-stained oaks. For those choosing a modern wooden sideboard, European designs now favour the use of the blond hardwoods of Scandinavia. Light oak finishes are increasingly popular for those who desire the aesthetics and quality of a modern designer sideboard yet also seek to retain the visual warmth of natural wood.
Modern Sideboards with Drawers
The best luxury designer sideboards of today are expected to display exceptional craftsmanship, use of premium materials and to be rigorously tested for long-lasting use. Our collection of luxury sideboards exemplify such craftsmanship from some of Europes most skilled cabinet makers. Each sideboard is made using a blend of traditional handcraft techniques coupled with innovative modern manufacturing practices. Such exceptional craftsmanship yields a variety of classic and contemporary sideboard finishes such as: visible dovetailing, mortise & tenon joinery, herringbone grain patterns and Danish paper cord drawer fronts. Each sideboard is retrofitted with an array of high-grade stainless steel hardware which remains unseen. Features include push-to-close and soft-close functionality on the sideboard doors and drawers. Our designer sideboards are tested for strength and durability by Bureau Veritas of Germany, world leaders in the certification of quality furniture. We stand by the craftsmanship and rigorous testing involved in the manufacture of our premium sideboards with each sideboard carrying a 10-year quality warranty covering any manufacturing defects.
A sustainable design is of utmost importance in todays world, ensuring furniture manufacture that can be continued for many years to come. Our range of modern luxury sideboards are all manufactured using premium European oak selected exclusively from woodland certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®. In addition to being sustainably sourced the blond hardwoods of Europe make an excellent choice for the long-lasting modern oak sideboard. Hardwoods such as oak are extremely durable and hardwearing and also embody the natural beauty of playful woodgrains. Finishes such as Danish white-pigmented oiling help add contemporary finesse to the designer oak sideboard’s design.
Luxury Designer Sideboards
The use of the modern sideboard is varied in accordance with the room in which it is placed. Contemporary sideboards for living rooms are often placed under a mirror or statement artwork although their primary function is storage and interior beauty. Historically, the sideboard was often used within a dining context for servants to rest platters of food whilst serving the aristocracy. Modern day sideboards take on a range of uses yet the main function still remains as storage and beautiful long-lasting design. At Shekåbba we source the best contemporary sideboard designs from a collection of renowned international designers.
Firstly, we have the beautiful Silent sideboard designed by German designer Meike Harde. Silent is our best-selling modern sideboard embodying statement minimalism and exceptional oak joinery set upon black steel legs. Next is the Cord sideboard designed by Hetel & Klarhoefer, a stunning blend of traditional handcrafted paper cord and solid oak construction. Then there is the Yacht sideboard by Denmark’s Glismand & Rudiger, a refined luxury sideboard encompassing smooth contours and unbroken lines, finished with brushed brass handles. After that, Cana is a contemporary sideboard with clear traditional references, designed by Steffensen & Würtz. This piece combines woven panels, oiled oak woodwork and glass doors to create a modern designer aesthetic. Modernity in design can also clearly be seen in this sideboard, an undoubtedly sleek designer sideboard. The signature oak-herringbone design and luxury features such as soft-close functionality is perfect for those seeking the best of modern sideboards with drawers. Nielsen is also the designer behind the sideboard, a true masterpiece of modern furniture design. The sleek frame gives the sideboard the impression of floating. The solid frame has an elegant appearance and is also sustainably produced in solid oak. The visible joinery that connects all the corners, emphasises the traditional craftsmanship and skilled that creates this modern luxury sideboard. Each of our sideboards includes free delivery & assembly within England, handled by our expert delivery partners endorsed by the British Institute of Interior Design.
