A sideboard generally features a set of cabinets, or cupboards, and one or more drawers , topped by a flat display surface. This makes it convenient for holding food, serving dishes, and even lighting devices. The overall height of the tops of most sideboards is usually waist level but other heights are also available as per requirements. In traditional, formal dining rooms a sideboard, especially the antique style, is a desirable and fashionable accessory.