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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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Pair Antique Figured Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 275

€321
$346
Pair Antique Figured Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Pair Antique Figured Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 275

€321
$346

Town House Traders Ltd

Pair Quality Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Tables

£ 490

€572
$616
Pair Quality Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Tables

Pair Quality Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Tables

£ 490

€572
$616

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Pier Cabinet

£ 595

€695
$748
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Pier Cabinet

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Pier Cabinet

£ 595

€695
$748

Penderyn Antiques

Pair Quality Mahogany Bedside Tables Side Tables

£ 350

€409
$440
Pair Quality Mahogany Bedside Tables Side Tables

Pair Quality Mahogany Bedside Tables Side Tables

£ 350

€409
$440

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Burr Walnut Side Cabinet / Credenza

£ 2,950

€3,446
$3,711
Antique Burr Walnut Side Cabinet / Credenza

Antique Burr Walnut Side Cabinet / Credenza

£ 2,950

€3446
$3711

Hawkins Antiques

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Art Nouveau Display Cabinet

£ 1,250

€1,460
$1,572
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Art Nouveau Display Cabinet

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Art Nouveau Display Cabinet

£ 1,250

€1460
$1572

Hawkins Antiques

Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Escritoire By Nicholas Petit

£ 6,400

€7,476
$8,050
Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Display Cabinet

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Display Cabinet

Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Display Cabinet

£ 1,450

€1694
$1824

Hawkins Antiques

Stunning French Kingwood Cabinet By Maison Mottheau

£ 8,750

€10,221
$11,006
Stunning French Kingwood Cabinet By Maison Mottheau

Stunning French Kingwood Cabinet By Maison Mottheau

£ 8,750

€10221
$11006

Hawkins Antiques

Antique Side Cabinet With Porcelain Plaques

£ 1,950

€2,278
$2,453
Antique Side Cabinet With Porcelain Plaques

Antique Side Cabinet With Porcelain Plaques

£ 1,950

€2278
$2453

Hawkins Antiques

Louis XIV Walnut Travel Cabinet - 18th Century

€ 3,900

£3,339
$4,200
Louis XIV Walnut Travel Cabinet - 18th Century

Louis XIV Walnut Travel Cabinet - 18th Century

€ 3,900

£3339
$4200

Alain Michel Antiques

Vintage Black 1930s Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

£ 375

€438
$472
Vintage Black 1930s Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

Vintage Black 1930s Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

£ 375

€438
$472

Vintage House

Fine Quaity Antique Satinwood Painted Display Cabinet

£ 4,950

€5,782
$6,226
Fine Quaity Antique Satinwood Painted Display Cabinet

Fine Quaity Antique Satinwood Painted Display Cabinet

£ 4,950

€5782
$6226

Hawkins Antiques

Globe Wernicke Lawyers Bookcase

£ 465

€543
$585
Globe Wernicke Lawyers Bookcase

Globe Wernicke Lawyers Bookcase

£ 465

€543
$585

Treehouse Antiques

Vintage Oak Bookcase

Timeless Furniture UK

Vintage Oak Bookcase

£ 245

€286
$308
Vintage Oak Bookcase

Vintage Oak Bookcase

£ 245

€286
$308

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase

£ 395

€461
$497
Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase

Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase

£ 395

€461
$497

Timeless Furniture UK

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Hall Cabinet

£ 1,285

€1,501
$1,616
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Hall Cabinet

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Hall Cabinet

£ 1,285

€1501
$1616

London City Antiques

Early Twentieth-century Mahogany Cabinet Washstand

£ 225

€263
$283
Early Twentieth-century Mahogany Cabinet Washstand

Early Twentieth-century Mahogany Cabinet Washstand

£ 225

€263
$283

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Side Cabinet

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Side Cabinet

Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Side Cabinet

£ 895

€1045
$1126

Philip Hunt Antiques

Amazing Cabinet / Cupboard Vintage French

£ 299

€349
$376
Amazing Cabinet / Cupboard Vintage French

Amazing Cabinet / Cupboard Vintage French

£ 299

€349
$376

Vintage World

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.