Interiors: Let's talk about the reinvention of the sideboard

Long forgotten, now revived, a dining room stalwart has been repurposed in all sorts of ways around the home 

Roche Bobois’ Evolution sideboard has ultra-modern styling with a touch of industrial chic. €4,900.

I have a long-time love of the sideboard. It’s my favourite piece of furniture being that perfect combination of practicality, with an emphasis on storage and having a surface that is multi-functional for setting down tabletop equipment in advance of laying the table.

It also serves as a place to put the overflow of hot dishes which won’t fit on the table, or to create a casual self-service buffet, lined up with cutlery, plates and napkins.