Mango Wood Sideboard

What makes a mango wood sideboard special

Mango is a hardwood that gets a second life as a by-product of fruit growing: the tree is harvested once it has stopped bearing fruit. The wood is strong and hard-wearing, so it copes easily with drawers and doors being opened and closed every day. The lively grain means every sideboard is unique, and the wood mellows beautifully over the years. So you are choosing a piece with character that will last.

Which size suits your space

Mango wood sideboards are typically 120 to 220 cm wide and 75 to 90 cm high. For a living or dining room a width of 160 to 200 cm often works well, while in a hallway or smaller room you are better served by 120 to 140 cm. Allow for the space you need to open drawers and doors fully, and think about the height if you want to hang a mirror or wall art above it.

Layout: drawers, doors or both

Choose the layout to suit what you want to store. Drawers are ideal for small items, cutlery and textiles. Behind doors you can keep larger items, and the shelves there are often height-adjustable. A combination of drawers and doors gives the most flexibility. Many models have metal handles or clean routed grips, which gives a modern or slightly industrial look.

Mango alongside other woods

Mango is versatile, with a warm and lively pattern. If you want an even more robust look, take a look at teak. For a coherent interior, the sideboard pairs beautifully with a mango wood dining table or a matching mango wood TV unit, so the wood tones line up.

Caring for your mango wood sideboard

Dust the sideboard regularly and wipe up moisture straight away to prevent rings. Treat the wood once or twice a year with furniture oil or wax: that feeds the wood and deepens the colour. Do not place the sideboard in strong sunlight and keep it away from heat sources, otherwise the wood can dry out.

Styling: let the wood do the work

A sideboard is a rewarding piece to style. Work with differences in height: a tall lamp or vase next to a stack of books and a low bowl. Hang wall art or a mirror above it and keep the top calm, so the solid wood itself draws the eye. In a wabi-sabi interior, earth tones, ceramics and a branch or dried flower look wonderful alongside it.

Why buy your sideboard at Mokana

In our furniture store at Hogelandsingel 49 in Enschede you can open the drawers yourself and feel the quality of the wood. We deliver with our own delivery service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, and payment in instalments is available if you wish. If you are unsure about the size or want something made to measure, we are happy to think along.