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Vintage & Antique Cabinets for Sale

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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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Antique Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet Hand Painted

£ 1,650

€1,927
$2,075
Antique Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet Hand Painted

Antique Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet Hand Painted

£ 1,650

€1927
$2075

Rams Head Antiques

Pair of Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chests

£ 1,275

€1,489
$1,604
Pair of Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chests

Pair of Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chests

£ 1,275

€1489
$1604

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Pair of Bedside Cabinets

£ 995

€1,162
$1,252
Antique Victorian Mahogany Pair of Bedside Cabinets

Antique Victorian Mahogany Pair of Bedside Cabinets

£ 995

€1162
$1252

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Georgian Mahogany Washstand Bedside Cabinet

£ 495

€578
$623
Georgian Mahogany Washstand Bedside Cabinet

Georgian Mahogany Washstand Bedside Cabinet

£ 495

€578
$623

Mersham Manor Antiques

Antique Specimen Collectors Cabinet

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Antique Specimen Collectors Cabinet

£ 450

€526
$566
Antique Specimen Collectors Cabinet

Antique Specimen Collectors Cabinet

£ 450

€526
$566

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Chippendale Style Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

£ 1,895

€2,214
$2,384
Chippendale Style Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

Chippendale Style Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase

£ 1,895

€2214
$2384

Camden Antiques

Quality Antique Red Boulle Cabinet 19th Century

£ 2,250

€2,628
$2,830
Quality Antique Red Boulle Cabinet 19th Century

Quality Antique Red Boulle Cabinet 19th Century

£ 2,250

€2628
$2830

Rams Head Antiques

Edwardian Pair of Wine Celleratte Cabinets

£ 1,195

€1,396
$1,503
Edwardian Pair of Wine Celleratte Cabinets

Edwardian Pair of Wine Celleratte Cabinets

£ 1,195

€1396
$1503

Antiques & Chic

Antique Mahogany Cutlery Collectors Chest on Stand

£ 180

€210
$226
Antique Mahogany Cutlery Collectors Chest on Stand

Antique Mahogany Cutlery Collectors Chest on Stand

£ 180

€210
$226

Town House Traders Ltd

Oak French Cabinet

Vintage World

Oak French Cabinet

£ 399

€466
$502
Oak French Cabinet

Oak French Cabinet

£ 399

€466
$502

Vintage World

Small Lockable Black Glazed Cabinet

£ 245

€286
$308
Small Lockable Black Glazed Cabinet

Small Lockable Black Glazed Cabinet

£ 245

€286
$308

Vintage House

Mahogany Collectors Cabinet

£ 1,100

€1,285
$1,384
Mahogany Collectors Cabinet

Mahogany Collectors Cabinet

£ 1,100

€1285
$1384

Athey Antiques

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 380

€444
$478
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 380

€444
$478

Town House Traders Ltd

Stunning Art Nouveau Display Cabinet

£ 545

€637
$686
Stunning Art Nouveau Display Cabinet

Stunning Art Nouveau Display Cabinet

£ 545

€637
$686

Planet 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.