What's the history of Antique Cabinets?

The antique cabinet first emerged in Italy in the late Renaissance. From initially being a small room that displayed objects, thus the term display cabinet, the antique cabinet soon became a piece of furniture with a pair of doors enclosing small drawers. Some antique cabinets were on stands while others were placed on chests. In the 16th century, the French style antique cabinets were based on architectural lines, while the English style antique cabinets were small and mounted on a stand. By the 17th century, the English style antique cabinet was popular among the rich, and in the mid-17th century, southern Germany and Antwerp specialised in creating inlaid ones. After the Restoration in 1660, these antique furniture pieces became decorative objects.

How do I know if my cabinets are antique?

Not all old cabinets are antique. It could be one of those vintage cabinets; it could also be a mere replica or a new display cabinet designed to look old. To know that what you have is an authentic antique cabinet, it’s essential to be familiar with the craftsmanship, material, and each style used at least a hundred years ago. Aside from signs of wear, you have to look for any marks of the manufacturer. Try to find the stamp or branding as well as the location or country where it was made. Determine the type of wood used, how the cabinet was put together, and signs of it being handcrafted. To accurately identify the age of your antique display cabinet, take it to a reputable appraiser or antiques expert or antique dealers.

How do I identify the period of my vintage cabinets?

If they aren’t yet a hundred years old, or not created during the Georgian period, Regency, Victorian or the Edwardian period, 19th century or early 20th century, then you have vintage cabinets. Vintage storage cabinets would often have bright or pastel colours and romantic floral decorations. For a display cabinet to be vintage, it has to have the best characteristics of the period it was created in, so you have to learn about the different styles of the different decades under 100 years. Going to an antiques expert or appraiser or visiting your local antique dealers will save you time and you’ll get to have all the information you need, including the price range you could sell your furniture for.

How much can antique cabinets sell for?

An antique cabinet can have a price range of £90-£85,000. The price of any antique furniture depends on the item’s condition, age, materials and style, among others. The more original components these items still have, the higher would be their value. By getting your items appraised by a professional, you’d be able to find out if you have antique cabinets UK dealers would pay much for as well as know how much money you could make out of the items. The more information you have about your items, the more chance you’d be able to sell them.

Antique Cabinets & Vintage Cabinets for Sale UK

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D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Lovely Large Plank End Single Antique Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

A Lovely Large Plank End Single Antique Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Lovely Plank End Single Antique/old Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

A Lovely Plank End Single Antique/old Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

The Antique Shop

Antique Burr Walnut Sideboard Side Cabinet

£ 595

€695

$748

Antique Burr Walnut Sideboard Side Cabinet

£ 595

€695

$748

The Antique Shop

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Display Side Cabinet

£ 585

€683

$736

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Display Side Cabinet

£ 585

€683

$736

The Antique Shop

Philip Hunt Antiques

Regency Revival Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase

£ 1,685

€1,968

$2,120

Regency Revival Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase

£ 1,685

€1968

$2120

Philip Hunt Antiques

MebleinUK

Vintage Old Charm Wood Brothers / Glazed Bookcase Cabinet / Tudor Brown / Made in England 1970s

£ 499.32

€583

$628

Vintage Old Charm Wood Brothers / Glazed Bookcase Cabinet / Tudor Brown / Made in England 1970s

£ 499.32

€583

$628

MebleinUK

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Lovely Wide Plank End Single Antique Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

A Lovely Wide Plank End Single Antique Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Shallow Single Panelled Antique/Old Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

A Shallow Single Panelled Antique/Old Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Wonderful Single Panelled Antique/Old Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

A Wonderful Single Panelled Antique/Old Pine Bedside Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 245

€286

$308

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

17th Century Dutch Oak Cabinet

£ 3,200

€3,738

$4,025

17th Century Dutch Oak Cabinet

£ 3,200

€3738

$4025

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Lovely Large Antique Pine Victorian Display Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 1,195

€1,396

$1,503

A Lovely Large Antique Pine Victorian Display Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 1,195

€1396

$1503

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Large Georgian Austrian Antique / Old Pine Painted Wedding Cabinet

£ 4,995

€5,835

$6,283

A Large Georgian Austrian Antique / Old Pine Painted Wedding Cabinet

£ 4,995

€5835

$6283

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Rare Antique / Old Pine Victorian 7 Drawer Display Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 1,195

€1,396

$1,503

A Rare Antique / Old Pine Victorian 7 Drawer Display Cabinet to Wax / Paint

£ 1,195

€1396

$1503

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Antique & Modern Living

A Highly Decorative 19th Century Satinwood Side Cabinet

£ 2,450

€2,862

$3,082

A Highly Decorative 19th Century Satinwood Side Cabinet

£ 2,450

€2862

$3082

Antique & Modern Living

MebleinUK

Antique Drink Cabinet Colonial Walnut Oval Shaped Showcase Bottle Holder - English Style

£ 489.23

€571

$615

Antique Drink Cabinet Colonial Walnut Oval Shaped Showcase Bottle Holder - English Style

£ 489.23

€571

$615

MebleinUK

LT Antiques

Anglo Indian Padauk Wood 3 Part Military Chest

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Anglo Indian Padauk Wood 3 Part Military Chest

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

LT Antiques

MebleinUK

Old Charm Wood Brothers - Glazed Bookcase Cabinet - Light Oak - Made in England 1970s

£ 449.31

€525

$565

Old Charm Wood Brothers - Glazed Bookcase Cabinet - Light Oak - Made in England 1970s

£ 449.31

€525

$565

MebleinUK

Wick Antiques Ltd

Late Regency Gonçalo Alves Two-Door Side Cabinet attributed to Gillows

£ 4,450

€5,198

$5,598

Late Regency Gonçalo Alves Two-Door Side Cabinet attributed to Gillows

£ 4,450

€5198

$5598

Wick Antiques Ltd

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Elegant Antique Edwardian Display Cabinet

£ 1,450

€1,694

$1,824

Elegant Antique Edwardian Display Cabinet

£ 1,450

€1694

$1824

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Beau French Boutique

French Marquetry Pair Bedside Tables Louis XVI Cabinets

£ 695

€812

$874

French Marquetry Pair Bedside Tables Louis XVI Cabinets

£ 695

€812

$874

Beau French Boutique

Alain Michel Antiques

Louis XVI Library Cabinet - 18th Century

€ 3,900

£3,339

$4,200

Louis XVI Library Cabinet - 18th Century

€ 3,900

£3339

$4200

Alain Michel Antiques

Beau French Boutique

French Bombe Style Glossy Bedside Tables Louis XVI Cabinets

£ 695

€812

$874

French Bombe Style Glossy Bedside Tables Louis XVI Cabinets

£ 695

€812

$874

Beau French Boutique

French Kidney Shaped Bedside Cabinets Louis XVI Style

£ 575

€672

$723

French Kidney Shaped Bedside Cabinets Louis XVI Style

£ 575

€672

$723

Beau French Boutique

Vintage World

French Antique Bedside Tables Cupboards Cabinets with Marble Tops

£ 699

€817

$879

French Antique Bedside Tables Cupboards Cabinets with Marble Tops

£ 699

€817

$879

Vintage World

Georgian Antiques

Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet on Chest

£ 5,950

€6,951

$7,484

Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet on Chest

£ 5,950

€6951

$7484

Georgian Antiques

Scottish George III Inlaid Corner Cabinet

£ 600

€701

$755

Scottish George III Inlaid Corner Cabinet

£ 600

€701

$755

Georgian Antiques

Salisbury Antiques Centre

William IV Rosewood Side Cabinet

£ 1,380

€1,612

$1,736

William IV Rosewood Side Cabinet

£ 1,380

€1612

$1736

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Philip Hunt Antiques

Stunning Victorian Walnut Bookcase

£ 3,500

€4,089

$4,403

Stunning Victorian Walnut Bookcase

£ 3,500

€4089

$4403

Philip Hunt Antiques

Wick Antiques Ltd

Pair of Satinwood Anglo Chinese Collector’s Table Cabinets

£ 5,600

€6,542

$7,044

Pair of Satinwood Anglo Chinese Collector’s Table Cabinets

£ 5,600

€6542

$7044

Wick Antiques Ltd

Canonbury Antiques

Indian Dowry Chest Cabinet Hindhu Antiques Brass

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Indian Dowry Chest Cabinet Hindhu Antiques Brass

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

Canonbury Antiques

Koos Limburg Jnr

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Very Rare & Beautiful Mahogany Display / Pedestal Cabinet

£ 2,750

€3,212

$3,459

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Very Rare & Beautiful Mahogany Display / Pedestal Cabinet

£ 2,750

€3212

$3459

Koos Limburg Jnr

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Edwardian String-inlaid Music Cabinet

£ 380

€444

$478

Edwardian String-inlaid Music Cabinet

£ 380

€444

$478

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Vintage World

Amazing Pair of French Bedside Tables Cupboards Cabinets

£ 299

€349

$376

Amazing Pair of French Bedside Tables Cupboards Cabinets

£ 299

€349

$376

Vintage World

The Vintage Interiors

Pair of French Oak Bedside Cabinets

£ 695

€812

$874

Pair of French Oak Bedside Cabinets

£ 695

€812

$874

The Vintage Interiors

London Fine Ltd

Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

£ 2,850

€3,329

$3,585

Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency

£ 2,850

€3329

$3585

London Fine Ltd

Salisbury Antiques Centre

A Fine French Vitrine

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

A Fine French Vitrine

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Lascombe Interiors

19th Century Distressed Painted Cabinet

£ 2,000

€2,336

$2,516

19th Century Distressed Painted Cabinet

£ 2,000

€2336

$2516

Lascombe Interiors

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Pine Wall Cupboard

£ 1,495

€1,746

$1,881

Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Pine Wall Cupboard

£ 1,495

€1746

$1881

Debenham Antiques Ltd

London City Antiques

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Pedestal Cabinet

£ 985

€1,151

$1,239

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Pedestal Cabinet

£ 985

€1151

$1239

London City Antiques

Wick Antiques Ltd

Pair of Small Napoleon III Kingwood Display Cabinets on Stands

£ 21,500

€25,115

$27,044

Pair of Small Napoleon III Kingwood Display Cabinets on Stands

£ 21,500

€25115

$27044

Wick Antiques Ltd

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