solid wood buffet sideboard with brass hardware

This custom solid wood buffet sideboard was handcrafted from solid sapele, a richly figured African hardwood prized for its distinctive ribbon figure — a shimmering, interlocked grain pattern that catches light differently from every angle. Finished in a hard wax oil that enhances the wood’s natural depth and color, this piece has a warmth and visual complexity that sets it apart from more common hardwood choices.

The arched base is the defining design feature, giving the sideboard a graceful, sculptural quality that elevates it beyond standard dining room furniture. The arch detail is handcrafted directly into the base structure — not applied or decorative, but integral to the piece’s construction.

The sideboard features three sections: two flanking cabinet sections with open interiors for flexible storage, and a center section with two drawers finished with brass hardware. The brass pulls complement the warm, reddish-brown tones of the sapele beautifully, adding a traditional accent that works well in both classic and contemporary dining rooms.

Sapele is one of the finest choices for a solid wood buffet sideboard of this style. Its ribbon figure gives it a formal, furniture-grade appearance, and its natural hardness and stability make it an excellent choice for a piece that will see daily use as a dining room storage piece. The hard wax oil finish provides durable protection while keeping the surface feel natural and warm to the touch.

The arched base design is one of beth & co. woodworks’ signature details — a hallmark of the custom credenza and sideboard work that has made these pieces among the most sought-after commissions in the portfolio.

wood species: sapele

delivered to: sandy, utah