A buffet table or sideboard gives you generous storage plus a serving surface — the practical piece that keeps crockery, linen and glassware tidy while giving you a top to style or serve from. Traditionally at home in the dining room, it works just as well in a living room, hallway or entryway. Our Brisbane and Gold Coast range spans timber, high-gloss and glass-top finishes, some with gold accents or a matching mirror, in compact through to large sizes with doors, drawers and open shelving. Most designs are in stock at our Rocklea warehouse with fast delivery across South-East Queensland, or see them at any of our five QLD showrooms.
Black sideboard with curved slatted ends, brass grommets, cabinet, and drawers
Three-section sideboard with channelled blue PU fronts and splayed black legs
Walnut sideboard with brushed gold pull handles and splayed gold metal legs
Acacia buffet in Brushed Smoke finish with three drawers and two cabinets
Fluted dark grey sideboard with teak veneer top and tapered timber legs
Solid acacia buffet with three drawers, two cabinets, and metal corner brackets
Buffet tables & sideboards for Brisbane & Gold Coast homes
A buffet table or sideboard is one of the hardest-working pieces in the home — generous closed storage paired with a serving surface on top. Keep crockery, table linen, cutlery and glassware tidy behind doors and drawers, then use the top to style with a lamp and mirror or to serve from when guests are over. Our Brisbane and Gold Coast range spans timber, high-gloss and glass-top finishes, some with gold accents or a matching mirror, in sizes from compact through to large.
Because we import directly and hold our own stock at our Rocklea warehouse, you get current designs at fair prices with fast local delivery across South-East Queensland — plus five showrooms where you can open the doors and drawers and see the finish in person before you buy.
Buffet or sideboard — what's the difference?
They're essentially the same piece — the name usually comes down to where it sits and how it's used. In a dining room, used for serving food and storing tableware, it's typically called a buffet table. Placed in a living room, hallway or bedroom for general storage and display, the same piece is called a sideboard. The construction and dimensions are identical, so don't get caught up on the label — choose the size, finish and storage layout that suits your room.
Pair a buffet with a matching dining table and dining chairs to pull the dining room together, or browse the full dining range to tie the look in.
How to choose the right buffet or sideboard
1. Measure the wall and the clearance
The piece should be shorter than the wall it sits against, with room to spare on each side for balance. Standard buffets are around 40–50 cm deep; in a narrow hallway a slimmer profile keeps a comfortable walking clearance. Allow clear floor space in front so doors can swing and drawers pull out fully.
2. Choose your storage layout
Drawers suit cutlery, linen and small items; cabinets with shelves suit crockery, platters and larger pieces; open shelving suits display. Many designs mix all three. Think about what you'll actually store before you settle on a layout.
3. Match the finish to your room
Timber tones bring warmth and suit Hamptons, coastal and classic interiors; high-gloss finishes read clean and modern; glass tops and gold accents add a touch of glam. Coordinate with your dining set and existing hardware, or contrast deliberately for a contemporary look.
Where a buffet or sideboard works, room by room
- Dining room — the traditional home. Store tableware, linen and glassware, and use the top to serve from at dinner parties. Match it to your dining table.
- Living room — a sideboard hides everyday clutter behind closed doors and gives you a surface to style with lamps, photos and plants.
- Hallway & entryway — a slimmer piece catches keys, mail and bags; hang a mirror above it for a welcoming first impression.
- Bedroom — extra linen and clothing storage without the height of a tallboy, doubling as a dressing surface with a mirror above.
Why shop buffet tables & sideboards at A2Z Furniture
We're a Queensland-owned furniture business with five showrooms across South-East Queensland, and we import directly — so you get a quality buffet or sideboard without the retail-floor markup.
- Five SEQ showrooms — Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich. Open the doors and drawers and check the finish before you buy. Find your nearest showroom.
- In stock with fast local delivery across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba — plus free warehouse pickup from Rocklea.
- Buy now, pay later with Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude Interest Free, plus a Layby option on selected products.
- Style the whole room — pair your buffet with a matching dining set or add a display cabinet to finish the room.
Buffet tables & sideboards — frequently asked questions
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What's the difference between a buffet table and a sideboard?
They're the same piece of furniture — the name comes down to placement. In a dining room, used for serving and storing tableware, it's called a buffet table. In a living room, hallway or bedroom for general storage and display, the same piece is called a sideboard. The construction and dimensions are identical.
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Where can I use a buffet or sideboard?
Anywhere you want closed storage plus a surface on top — most often the dining room for tableware and serving, but just as well in a living room as a media and display unit, a hallway or entryway for keys and mail, or a bedroom for extra linen. In a narrow hallway, check the depth and leave a comfortable walking clearance.
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How much storage do buffet tables and sideboards offer?
It varies with size. Compact pieces typically have one to two doors and a couple of drawers; medium designs offer two to three doors and drawers; large buffets add more doors, drawers and sometimes open shelving. Drawers suit cutlery and linen, cabinets suit crockery and platters, and open shelves suit display. Every product page lists the exact dimensions and storage layout.
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What finishes do you offer?
Our buffet tables and sideboards come in finishes including natural timber tones, high-gloss lacquered fronts and glass-top designs, some with gold accents or a matching mirror. Timber suits warm, classic and coastal rooms, high-gloss leans modern, and glass and gold add a touch of glam — choose the finish that ties in with your dining set and existing hardware.
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Can I see them in person, and do you offer finance?
Yes — we have five showrooms across South-East Queensland: Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich, where you can check the finish and open the doors and drawers before deciding. We offer Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude Interest Free, plus a Layby option on selected products. Delivery runs across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba, with free pickup from our Rocklea warehouse. Find addresses and opening hours.