13. Victorian Carved Dark Oak Sideboard with Antique Silverware
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Vintage case goods bring historic soul to a black living room. A heavy Victorian carved dark oak sideboard serving as a media console or bar station introduces rich wood grain and intricate historic craftsmanship.
How to Make It
Source a vintage solid oak sideboard featuring carved wooden corbels and cabinet doors. Treat the wood with a dark espresso wax finish. Style the top surface with an antique silver tray, crystal decanters, and dark candlesticks.
Tips
Line the interior cabinet shelves of the sideboard with black felt fabric to give your stored hostingware a luxury boutique feel.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Paint the exterior of the Victorian sideboard in matte black while leaving the carved wooden top natural.
- Essentials: Vintage oak sideboard, dark wood wax, antique silver tray, crystal decanters.
