Sideboard MESA natural ash, niches and black metal IXIA

The Sideboard MESA natural ash, niches and black metal IXIA is a tall, space-saving storage piece that instantly structures a dining area or living room wall. Its vertical silhouette makes it ideal behind a sofa, beside a reading chair, or on a short wall where a standard low sideboard would feel too long. The natural ash fronts bring warmth and texture, while the striking herringbone pattern on the upper door draws the eye like a wooden artwork. Open cubbies stacked on each side frame your favourite books, ceramics or small plants, giving the piece a curated, gallery-like feel. Below, a column of three drawers adds practical everyday storage. Slim black metal legs lift the whole structure, contrasting with the softness of the wood and making the sideboard appear lighter in the room, ready to anchor a modern, Scandinavian or mixed-style interior.

Refined visual character

The MESA sideboard stands out through its tall, narrow profile, which reads almost like an architectural column rather than a traditional horizontal buffet. Natural ash veneer runs across the different fronts, highlighting the organic grain, while the large upper door is laid out in a bold herringbone motif that adds rhythm and depth. Beneath this door, three vertically aligned drawers form a solid base, their smooth, regular fronts reinforcing the clean, contemporary geometry. On both sides, open niches are stacked to create a dynamic play of voids and volumes, ideal for layering books, decorative objects or baskets. The whole piece rests on slim black metal legs that echo the frame’s dark accents and visibly raise the cabinet, exposing more floor and lending a sense of airiness. Carefully balanced proportions between closed storage and open display make this sideboard visually engaging without overwhelming the room.

Why this sideboard is a smart choice

• Tall, compact footprint offers generous storage capacity while preserving wall space, particularly useful in smaller dining rooms, studios or hallways.
• Combination of natural ash and black metal creates a warm yet graphic contrast, easy to coordinate with modern, Scandinavian or soft industrial schemes.
• Mix of door, drawers and open niches separates hidden storage from display zones, encouraging organised habits and thoughtful decorative compositions.
• Herringbone upper door acts as a focal point, bringing subtle movement and interest to a plain wall without needing additional artwork nearby.
• Elevated on slender metal legs, the cabinet feels lighter and more elegant, allowing light and cleaning tools to flow easily underneath.

Where to place it at home

With its 115.5 cm height, 90 cm length and 36 cm depth, the MESA sideboard is perfectly sized for spots that need vertical structure more than width. In a dining room, centre it on a main wall, leaving breathing space on each side, and use the cubbies to showcase crockery or cookbooks while keeping table linens behind the herringbone door. In a living room, position it next to a lounge chair to create a reading corner, storing magazines and tech accessories in the drawers. Its shallow depth also suits a generous hallway, where it can welcome keys, bags and seasonal accessories. To coordinate it with other storage pieces in the same spirit, explore our curated selection of contemporary sideboards and build a consistent, visually balanced ensemble. Placed against a lighter wall, the tall rectangular structure and fine zwarte metal legs create a graphic outline that naturally guides the eye upward.

Long-term decorative coherence

The MESA sideboard offers a calm, timeless visual base around which your interior can evolve. The natural ash fronts pair beautifully with neutral backdrops in white, greige or soft taupe, while also standing out against deeper walls in ink blue or forest green. Echo its wood tone with a light oak table, pale woven baskets or a natural fibre rug, and repeat the black metal via a floor lamp or framed prints. Over time, you can refresh the look simply by rotating the objects in the open niches: sculptural vases, stacked art books, or a single trailing plant will each change the mood. Because the piece combines both display and concealed storage, it adapts easily if you move it from dining room to home office or hallway, maintaining visual continuity through its distinctive herringbone pattern and balanced proportions.