Iron furniture that weighs 215 pounds promises stability, but finding a sideboard that looks sophisticated while handling daily use requires careful shopping. The SUNPAN Hive Iron Black Sideboard is an 82-inch solid iron buffet cabinet built for dining rooms needing serious storage without sacrificing visual impact, available at LOOMLAN with free shipping. Full Specifications Brand SUNPAN Dimensions 82" W × 16" D × 30" H Weight 215 lbs Material Solid iron with brass finish accents Finish Hand-painted matte black Storage Four hinged doors, enclosed storage Base Type Sled base design Pattern Hand-formed honeycomb texture Country of Origin India (handcrafted by local artisans) Safety Anti-tipping wall-mount hardware included Care Wipe with dry cloth; iron naturally develops patina over time What Is a Sideboard? A sideboard is a low, wide storage cabinet traditionally used in dining rooms to store dishes, serving pieces, and table linens while providing a flat surface for food presentation. Unlike a console table which is primarily decorative, a sideboard offers substantial enclosed storage behind doors or drawers. What You Get With the SUNPAN Hive Sideboard Hand-Forged Iron Construction -- Solid iron construction delivers commercial-grade stability that won't wobble when loaded with dishes, electronics, or serving pieces. Artisan Honeycomb Pattern -- Each hexagonal cell is individually hand-formed, creating three-dimensional texture that catches light differently throughout the day. Four-Door Enclosed Storage -- Four hinged doors provide complete concealment for dining linens or electronics while keeping dust out of your belongings. Hand-Painted Finish Process -- Black finish applied by brush with varying pressure ensures each piece has unique character markings and color depth variations. Sled Base Design -- Continuous iron base provides maximum stability while creating visual weightiness that anchors the room and distributes weight evenly. Where Does an Iron Sideboard Work Best? At 30 inches high, the Hive sideboard works perfectly in dining rooms as a buffet cabinet or in living rooms as a media console alternative with enclosed storage for cable management. The hand-formed honeycomb pattern pairs naturally with other artisan sideboards and credenzas or stands alone as a statement piece in industrial-modern spaces. Frequently Asked Questions How tall should a sideboard be Standard sideboards range from 30-36 inches tall -- this SUNPAN piece is 30 inches high, ideal for serving or as a media console. What is the difference between a sideboard and a credenza The terms are largely interchangeable today; historically credenzas had shorter legs while sideboards were taller, but both provide low enclosed storage. What do you put in a dining room sideboard Store dishes, serving pieces, table linens, flatware, glassware, or use it for electronics and cable management when used as a media console. How deep is a standard sideboard Most sideboards are 16-20 inches deep -- the Hive sideboard is 16 inches deep, providing storage without protruding far into the room. Is the finish identical on every piece? No -- the hand-painted matte black finish is applied with varying pressure and brush strokes, ensuring no two sideboards are identical. Does this sideboard ship free? Yes, LOOMLAN provides free shipping to the continental US on all orders with no minimum purchase required. Trade & Commercial Specifications The SUNPAN Hive Sideboard qualifies for LOOMLAN's Trade Program offering net trade pricing at login with no minimum order. The solid iron construction and anti-tipping hardware meet commercial durability and safety requirements for hospitality and corporate installations. Trade Pricing Net trade pricing -- apply free Commercial Use Approved for hospitality and corporate settings Volume Orders Project Concierge for orders over $5,000 Need help choosing a sideboard? Call 833-566-6526 or try our Visual Search tool to find similar pieces by uploading a photo. LOOMLAN is an authorized retailer for SUNPAN. LOOMLAN is BBB accredited. View our BBB profile.
