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A Cabinet is any cupboard-like piece of furniture for storing objects, often with shelves or doors but not always. Compared to modern example which are often poorly constructed and quite plain, old cabinets were often constructed to proudly show off so are a great way to combine character and superb quality in one. With their glass fronted doors Display Cabinets have always been desirable for those special objects you just don’t want to hide away from sight and were particularly fashionable during the 18th and 19th Centuries. In contrast, Side Cabinets usually offer a mixture of solid or glass doors in a design more reminiscent of a sideboard. They tend to be elegantly thought-out objects in their own right often using fine timbers, carved rails and fine tapered legs.


Although most antique cabinets have been designed with a specific purpose in mind such as Cocktail cabinets, Filing cabinets or Music cabinets, never overlook them even if that is not the use you are intending for it. Their versatility can usually still work for any modern use and add a touch of unusualness to the room.


At LoveAntiques we have very large selection of Antique and Vintage cabinets for all your storage needs.

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Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

Warner & Watts Antiques

Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

£ 195

€228
$245
Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

£ 195

€228
$245

Warner & Watts Antiques

George III Four Door Break Front Cabinet Bookcase

£ 25,000

€29,204
$31,447
George III Four Door Break Front Cabinet Bookcase

George III Four Door Break Front Cabinet Bookcase

£ 25,000

€29204
$31447

Georgian Antiques

Magnificent Victorian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Cabinet

£ 2,450

€2,862
$3,082
19th Century Bookcase

Treehouse Antiques

19th Century Bookcase

£ 550

€642
$692
19th Century Bookcase

19th Century Bookcase

£ 550

€642
$692

Treehouse Antiques

A Pair of Yew Wood Bedside Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€876
$943
A Pair of Yew Wood Bedside Chest of Drawers

A Pair of Yew Wood Bedside Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€876
$943

Elmgarden Antiques

Fine Art Deco Burr Walnut Cabinet / Sideboard

£ 1,950

€2,278
$2,453
Fine Art Deco Burr Walnut Cabinet / Sideboard

Fine Art Deco Burr Walnut Cabinet / Sideboard

£ 1,950

€2278
$2453

Deco Original Ltd

Arts & Crafts Oak Cabinet - Shapland & Petter

£ 475

€555
$597
Arts & Crafts Oak Cabinet - Shapland & Petter

Arts & Crafts Oak Cabinet - Shapland & Petter

£ 475

€555
$597

Farm and Fancy

19th Century French Provincial Bookcase

£ 2,495

€2,915
$3,138
19th Century French Provincial Bookcase

19th Century French Provincial Bookcase

£ 2,495

€2915
$3138

JMR Antiques Ltd

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

£ 450

€526
$566
Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase

£ 450

€526
$566

Timeless Furniture UK

19th Century Italian Painted Cabiet

£ 2,495

€2,915
$3,138
19th Century Italian Painted Cabiet

19th Century Italian Painted Cabiet

£ 2,495

€2915
$3138

JMR Antiques Ltd

Pair of Marquetry Bedside Tables

£ 595

€695
$748
Pair of Marquetry Bedside Tables

Pair of Marquetry Bedside Tables

£ 595

€695
$748

Tony Youll Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cupboard

£ 185

€216
$233
Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cupboard

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cupboard

£ 185

€216
$233

Timeless Furniture UK

Walnut Queen Anne Style Bookcase/cabinet

£ 645

€753
$811
Walnut Queen Anne Style Bookcase/cabinet

Walnut Queen Anne Style Bookcase/cabinet

£ 645

€753
$811

Rawlings Antiques

French Painted Sign Written Wall Cabinet

£ 625

€730
$786
French Painted Sign Written Wall Cabinet

French Painted Sign Written Wall Cabinet

£ 625

€730
$786

Worboys Antiques

Mahogany Display Cabinet

House of Clarnold

Mahogany Display Cabinet

£ 345

€403
$434
Mahogany Display Cabinet

Mahogany Display Cabinet

£ 345

€403
$434

House of Clarnold

Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Display Cabinet

£ 950

€1,110
$1,195
Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Display Cabinet

Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Display Cabinet

£ 950

€1110
$1195

Marylebone Antiques

Oak Cupboard Filing Cabinet Edwardian

£ 680

€794
$855
Oak Cupboard Filing Cabinet Edwardian

Oak Cupboard Filing Cabinet Edwardian

£ 680

€794
$855

Harper Baxter

Bedside Cabinet

Gaylord Antiques

Bedside Cabinet

£ 350

€409
$440
Bedside Cabinet

Bedside Cabinet

£ 350

€409
$440

Gaylord Antiques

Danish Vintage Rosewood Cabinet by Fredericia

£ 2,400

€2,804
$3,019
Danish Vintage Rosewood Cabinet by Fredericia

Danish Vintage Rosewood Cabinet by Fredericia

£ 2,400

€2804
$3019

Marylebone Antiques

Vintage & Antique Cabinets FAQs


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.