Your sideboard is spectacular! If this were in my home I would start by removing everything that you currently have on it and simplify. I like the idea of the varying height silver candlesticks with pure white or cream taper candles. You should start in the center of the mirror and work outward varying heights (taller in center and shorter as the go outward). This piece is beautiful enough on its own and there is so much detail on it. The knicknacks detract from it. The only other thing I might consider would be a simple runner in a solid but heavily textured material (think burlap, seagrass, something thats juxtaposes from the ornate). Just my two cents. :-)

Nazzgirl329 Thanks for the suggestions! I'll get started.

Hi, I would that thought that your sideboard is so ornate that any docorating of it was overkill. But thats just my 2 cents

I agree with houssaon, simple is better on this piece. It's a showpiece in itself! Beautiful.

I just want to say that your piece is beautiful, and I am thrilled that out of five commenters, not a one told you to paint it. Hooray!

The beauty of your antique sideboard is it's symmetry. I would remove all the knick knacks, etc. Then i would cluster your vintage silver candles at the center mirror using varying heights of candles in white. Think of the display as though you were creating a floral bouquet by varying heights. The fun part with this is when you entertain and light all the candles the center mirror will reflect the sparkle and light into your living room!