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.

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Hawkins Antiques

Antique Satinwood Painted Side Cabinet / Bookcase / Wardrobe

£ 2,500

€2,856

$3,304

Antique Satinwood Painted Side Cabinet / Bookcase / Wardrobe

£ 2,500

€2856

$3304

Hawkins Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Rustic 19th Century Swedish Pine Washstand

£ 1,495

€1,708

$1,976

Rustic 19th Century Swedish Pine Washstand

£ 1,495

€1708

$1976

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Camden Antiques

Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

£ 975

€1,114

$1,288

Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

£ 975

€1114

$1288

Camden Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

Rare Regency Pen-work Side Cabinet

£ 4,950

€5,656

$6,542

Rare Regency Pen-work Side Cabinet

£ 4,950

€5656

$6542

Antique & Modern Living

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Tables – Fine Quality Nightstands c.1920

£ 1,396.50

€1,596

$1,846

Antique Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Tables – Fine Quality Nightstands c.1920

£ 1,396.50

€1596

$1846

Prior & Willis Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 19th Century Profusely Carved French Walnut Cabinet

£ 3,395

€3,879

$4,487

Mid 19th Century Profusely Carved French Walnut Cabinet

£ 3,395

€3879

$4487

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Billy Hunt

Oak Globe Wernicke 3 Tier Library Bookcase c.1910

Reserved

Oak Globe Wernicke 3 Tier Library Bookcase c.1910

Reserved

Billy Hunt

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Georgian Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Pot Cupboard

£ 1,800

€2,057

$2,379

Antique Georgian Gillows of Lancaster Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Pot Cupboard

£ 1,800

€2057

$2379

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Billy Hunt

Handsome 1930s Vintage Oak Side Cabinet

£ 285

€326

$377

Handsome 1930s Vintage Oak Side Cabinet

£ 285

€326

$377

Billy Hunt

Tony Youll Antiques

Pair of French Marquetry Bedside Tables

£ 695

€794

$918

Pair of French Marquetry Bedside Tables

£ 695

€794

$918

Tony Youll Antiques

Hingstons Antiques

Edwardian Satinwood Bijouterie Cabinet

£ 1,150

€1,314

$1,520

Edwardian Satinwood Bijouterie Cabinet

£ 1,150

€1314

$1520

Hingstons Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid & Painted Cabinet

£ 2,995

€3,422

$3,958

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid & Painted Cabinet

£ 2,995

€3422

$3958

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Compound Cabinets

£ 8,500

€9,712

$11,233

Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Compound Cabinets

£ 8,500

€9712

$11233

Debenham Antiques Ltd

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet In Mahogany

£ 495

€566

$654

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet In Mahogany

£ 495

€566

$654

ActFurniture LTD

Georgian Antiques

Pair Of Late Victorian Mahogany Neat Size Chest of Drawers/bedside Lockers

£ 1,190

€1,360

$1,573

Pair Of Late Victorian Mahogany Neat Size Chest of Drawers/bedside Lockers

£ 1,190

€1360

$1573

Georgian Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet In Oak

£ 495

€566

$654

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet In Oak

£ 495

€566

$654

ActFurniture LTD

Debenham Antiques Ltd

1930’s Kingwood Inlaid Swedish Marble Top Secretaire

£ 2,450

€2,799

$3,238

1930’s Kingwood Inlaid Swedish Marble Top Secretaire

£ 2,450

€2799

$3238

Debenham Antiques Ltd

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Glazed Display Cabinet In Mahogany

£ 585

€668

$773

Antique 20th Century Glazed Display Cabinet In Mahogany

£ 585

€668

$773

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet In Oak

£ 495

€566

$654

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet In Oak

£ 495

€566

$654

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Large Display Cabinet

£ 685

€783

$905

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Large Display Cabinet

£ 685

€783

$905

ActFurniture LTD

Worboys Antiques

French Oak Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

£ 445

€508

$588

French Oak Single Tambour Front Filing Cabinet

£ 445

€508

$588

Worboys Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Glazed Display Cabinet In Mahogany

£ 495

€566

$654

Antique 20th Century Glazed Display Cabinet In Mahogany

£ 495

€566

$654

ActFurniture LTD

Worboys Antiques

Late 19th Century Oak Corner Wall Cabinet

£ 245

€280

$324

Late 19th Century Oak Corner Wall Cabinet

£ 245

€280

$324

Worboys Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Cabinet In Satinwood

£ 585

€668

$773

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Cabinet In Satinwood

£ 585

€668

$773

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 19th Century Regency Style Bookcase In Mahogany

£ 1,495

€1,708

$1,976

Antique 19th Century Regency Style Bookcase In Mahogany

£ 1,495

€1708

$1976

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet In Oak

£ 495

€566

$654

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet In Oak

£ 495

€566

$654

ActFurniture LTD

The Antique Shop

Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest Drawers, Drinks Cabinet

£ 485

€554

$641

Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest Drawers, Drinks Cabinet

£ 485

€554

$641

The Antique Shop

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Art & Crafts Display Cabinet

£ 1,250

€1,428

$1,652

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Art & Crafts Display Cabinet

£ 1,250

€1428

$1652

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Display Cabinet In Mahogany

£ 585

€668

$773

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Display Cabinet In Mahogany

£ 585

€668

$773

ActFurniture LTD

Rawlings Antiques

Victorian Walnut Bookcase

£ 645

€737

$852

Victorian Walnut Bookcase

£ 645

€737

$852

Rawlings Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Late 18th Century Oak Floor Standing Double Corner Cabinet

£ 375

€428

$496

Late 18th Century Oak Floor Standing Double Corner Cabinet

£ 375

€428

$496

Timeless Furniture UK

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Brass Inlaid Display Cabinet in Mahogany

£ 495

€566

$654

Antique 20th Century Brass Inlaid Display Cabinet in Mahogany

£ 495

€566

$654

ActFurniture LTD

Alain Michel Antiques

Antwerp Cabinet From The Baroque Period - 18th Century in Boule Marquetry

€ 13,500

£11,815

$15,614

Antwerp Cabinet From The Baroque Period - 18th Century in Boule Marquetry

€ 13,500

£11815

$15614

Alain Michel Antiques

Celia Rose Antiques

Inlaid Display Pier Cabinet

£ 285

€326

$377

Inlaid Display Pier Cabinet

£ 285

€326

$377

Celia Rose Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique Pair of Large Early 20th Century Figured Walnut Bedside Tables / Cupboards – Quality Nightstands

£ 1,746.50

€1,996

$2,308

Antique Pair of Large Early 20th Century Figured Walnut Bedside Tables / Cupboards – Quality Nightstands

£ 1,746.50

€1996

$2308

Prior & Willis Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Vintage Oak Two Door Cabinet

£ 155

€177

$205

Vintage Oak Two Door Cabinet

£ 155

€177

$205

Timeless Furniture UK

London City Antiques

Antique Victorian Quality French Vernis Martin Vitrine / Display Cabinet

£ 3,450

€3,942

$4,559

Antique Victorian Quality French Vernis Martin Vitrine / Display Cabinet

£ 3,450

€3942

$4559

London City Antiques

LT Antiques

Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Glazed Cabinet

£ 2,250

€2,571

$2,973

Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Glazed Cabinet

£ 2,250

€2571

$2973

LT Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Filing Cabinet

£ 1,095

€1,251

$1,447

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Filing Cabinet

£ 1,095

€1251

$1447

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Late 19th Century Small Black Forest Display Cabinet

£ 495

€566

$654

Late 19th Century Small Black Forest Display Cabinet

£ 495

€566

$654

Debenham Antiques Ltd

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