Product details
Finding a sideboard that balances natural materials with generous storage is a common challenge for homeowners and designers. A sideboard is a low, long storage cabinet typically placed against a wall in a dining room, living room, or hallway, providing concealed storage behind doors while offering a flat surface for displaying decor or serving food. The Mercana Valterra 72-inch solid wood and travertine sideboard, available at Sideboards and Things with free shipping, combines premium solid wood construction with distinctive travertine door panels to deliver a credenza that works in dining rooms, living areas, and entryways where both function and material authenticity matter.
Mercana Valterra Sideboard Features:
- Overall Dimensions (WxDxH): 72 in. W x 19 in. D x 29 in. H
- Material: Solid Wood with Travertine Panels
- Color/Finish: Light Brown
- Storage: Four Doors
- Product Type: Sideboard
- Country of Origin: India
Why Choose a Solid Wood Sideboard from Sideboards and Things?
Built from solid wood rather than veneers, this piece is designed to handle the wear of regular use while the travertine door panels add natural texture and visual variation to the facade. The 72-inch width offers substantial storage capacity behind four doors -- enough room for dinnerware, table linens, media components, or household items -- while the 29-inch height fits comfortably under windows or wall art. In formal dining rooms, it stores serveware and linens close to the table; in living rooms, it conceals media equipment or bar essentials; in entryways, it holds shoes and bags while the top surface displays keys and decorative accents -- explore more handcrafted pieces in our credenzas and sideboards collection or browse our full range of solid wood furniture.
Where Does This Travertine-Paneled Credenza Work Best?
The light brown wood tone integrates cleanly with existing furnishings, making this buffet cabinet a versatile addition to traditional, transitional, or modern farmhouse interiors. The natural travertine panels bring an artisan quality that suits spaces where material authenticity is as important as storage capacity. Because it is handcrafted in India from solid hardwood, each piece carries subtle variations in grain and stone pattern that add character rather than uniformity -- see how natural materials transform interiors in our guide to the best antique sideboards or learn more about our commitment to reclaimed and responsibly sourced wood on our About Us page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size sideboard fits my dining room?
- A 72-inch sideboard works well in dining rooms 12 feet wide or larger, offering ample storage without overwhelming the space.
- How tall should a sideboard be?
- At 29 inches tall, this sideboard sits at a comfortable height for serving food and fits beneath most windows or wall-mounted artwork.
- What is the difference between a sideboard, a credenza, and a buffet?
- All three terms describe low storage cabinets used along walls; sideboards and buffets traditionally appear in dining rooms, while credenzas are often used in offices or living rooms, though the terms are now largely interchangeable.
- How much storage does it hold?
- Four doors open to reveal spacious interior compartments that accommodate dinnerware, linens, media components, or household items.
- Does it arrive assembled?
- Most pieces from Sideboards and Things ship fully assembled with free curbside delivery; white-glove delivery, in-room placement, and any additional setup are optional paid services available upon request.
- What makes travertine door panels special?
- Travertine is a natural stone, so each panel carries unique veining and color variation, ensuring no two sideboards are identical.