Buffets, Sideboards & Display Cabinets

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-tone, high-gloss and black or coloured finishes, some with gold accents or a matching mirror, in sizes from compact through to large.

You get current designs at fair prices with local delivery across South-East Queensland, and you can ask which showroom has the buffet you like on display.

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 showrooms across South-East Queensland, so just ask which one has the buffet you like on display.

• Five SEQ showrooms — Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich. Ask which showroom has the buffet you like on display before you visit. Find your nearest showroom.
• 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, Klarna, Latitude Interest Free and PayPal Pay in 4, plus a Layby option on selected products.
• Style the whole room — pair your buffet with a matching dining set to finish the room.

Buffet tables & sideboards — frequently asked questions

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• What finishes do you offer?

  Our buffet tables and sideboards come in finishes including natural timber tones, high-gloss fronts and black or coloured fronts, some with gold accents or a matching mirror. Timber suits warm, classic and coastal rooms, high-gloss leans modern, and gold adds a touch of glam — choose the finish that ties in with your dining set and existing hardware.

• Can I see them in person, and do you offer finance?

  Not every buffet is on display at every showroom, so ask which of our showrooms (Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich) has the one you like before you visit. We offer Afterpay, Zip, Klarna, Latitude Interest Free and PayPal Pay in 4, 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.