The modern sideboard organizes, accommodates, and guides the gaze, serving both functionality and aesthetic sensitivity.
Submitted at Nov 14, 2025, 4:30 PM
Taissa Santos - Infinitude dos Milagres. Projeto da CASACOR Goiás 2025. (Edgard Cesar/CASACOR)
The modern sideboard is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture in current interior design, combining balanced proportion, utility, and visual presence. In homes that seek fluidity between the projects, it functions both as a support point and as a style element— gaining cleaner designs, technological materials, and increasingly intelligent organization solutions.
Alessandra Gandolfi - Sala Entre Casulos by Grupo Paraná. Projeto da CASACOR Paraná 2025. (Eduardo Macarios/CASACOR)
Besides being a piece of furniture that converses with different decorative languages, the modern sideboard adapts to the rhythm of contemporary life. In smaller projects, it helps to organize objects with elegance. In large spaces, it functions as a transition piece between uses, bringing movement and intention to the layout. The current design explores continuous surfaces, slender legs, discreet niches, generous tops, and finishes that enhance natural light— all to make the piece not only beautiful but also sensory and welcoming!
Thimi Arquitetura - Loft Semente. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2025. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
The evolution of the modern sideboard accompanies the search for lighter, functional, and connected projects to daily life. The straight lines and sleek design do not appear merely as an aesthetic choice: they respond to the need to create less cluttered spaces, allowing the home to breathe and each object to have its place. The result is a piece of furniture that integrates effortlessly and highlights what really matters— whether it's a work of art, an arrangement, a lamp, or a private collection. The most notable characteristics are:
The clean line is one of the pillars of the modern sideboard. High legs, thin tops, and precise proportions create a sense of visual lightness, allowing the piece to fit into different compositions without overwhelming the project. This minimalism also helps to highlight other elements of the space, such as natural textures, continuous coatings, and art pieces.
Janaina Marques - Circulação e Toilette. Projeto da CASACOR Paraná 2025. (Patricia Amancio/CASACOR)
Surfaces such as natural wood, matte lacquer, brushed metal, translucent glass, and technological stones help define the character of the modern sideboard. These materials favor durability and dialogue with the current aesthetic, which values tactile sensations, resistance, and subtlety. The controlled mix of materials creates visual depth and makes the piece a key element in the decor ensemble.
Manuela Valverde Arquitetura e Interiores - Living Raízes do Invisível. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2025. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)
The modern sideboard serves as a perfect base to highlight artworks and affectionate objects. Its neutral design creates a delicate scenario for sculptures, photographs, books, and pieces brought from travels. In living rooms, it is often used to anchor horizontal compositions. In halls, it plays the role of a welcome element, drawing the eye gently and elegantly.
Carola Zankiz e Lita Limpias - Estar de Bienvenida. Um ambiente concebido como uma pausa acolhedora na exposição, onde o tema Semear Sonhos ganha vida em uma atmosfera acolhedora e sensorial. Biofilia, tijolo, madeira e gesso rústico, juntamente com uma iluminação suave, criam um ambiente que convida ao descanso, ao encontro e à reconexão com o essencial. Cada detalhe é pensado para acolher e evocar a sensação de lar onde os sonhos começam. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)
Besides the visual appeal, the modern sideboard meets the need for contemporary organization. Internal niches, hidden drawers, and spacious tops allow the piece to transition between support and storage. Thus, it serves multiple roles— from a discreet bar to a support table for dinners, functioning as a temporary workstation or base for sculptural lamps.
Joel Pereira, Marina Moro e Viviane Cantarino - Espaço Reconecta. Projeto da CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2025. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The modern sideboard adapts to both social and intimate areas, always bringing order and intention. Its longitudinal shape guides the eye and creates a sense of continuity in the project, favoring integrated layouts.
In the living room, a modern sideboard behind the sofa organizes circulation and makes the project more welcoming. In the dining room, it serves as a support for serving and for storing special dishes, creating a more fluid dynamic in daily life and on special occasions.
Suzi Gomes - Dama da Terra. O gabinete da primeira-dama renasce em 11,40 m² que unem delicadeza e praticidade. O ambiente traduz a força feminina em tons terrosos, dourados e fibras naturais, com destaque para a Ficus, como símbolo de força e equilíbrio. Obras de artistas sergipanos e mobiliário orgânico em madeira e pedra natural, compõem o espaço poético que simboliza a potência e a capacidade da mulher de gerar o futuro. Destaque para a cadeira Ponto, criada por Roberta Banqueri, que representa o equilíbrio entre simplicidade e sofisticação. Inspirada no design brasileiro contemporâneo, a peça traduz o olhar sensível da designer unindo técnica, estética e emoção, marcas registradas do trabalho autoral de Banqueri. (Xico Diniz/CASACOR)
In these projects, the piece acts as a welcome element, adding elegance without requiring much space. A mirror, a sculpture, or a delicate lamp complete the composition and enhance the existing architecture.
Cynthia Costa Arquitetura - Respire - Loja D'Unir e Ana Lúcia Paisagismo Sustentável. O ambiente nasce do encontro entre elegância e acolhimento, cada detalhe desperta os sentidos e convida a uma experiência sensorial. A harmonia dos tons terrosos cria uma paleta encantadora que envolve o olhar. As texturas presentes nas madeiras, vegetação e pedras convidam ao toque, revelando contrastes sutis entre o rústico e o sofisticado. Perfumes marcantes permeiam o espaço, evocando memórias afetivas e sensações de bem-estar. (Walter Dias/CASACOR)
The clean design of the modern sideboard also works in more intimate projects. In the home office, it can accommodate books and work objects without weighing down the aesthetic. In bedrooms, it helps to organize accessories, perfumes, and small personal rituals.
Rose Kumayama - Omamori- Sala Escritor Dr. Augusto Cury. (Felipe Cuine/CASACOR)
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