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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London Fine Ltd

Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian

£ 2,950

€3,380

$3,983

Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian

£ 2,950

€3380

$3983

London Fine Ltd

Antique Metamorphic Drink Cabinet, English Oak, Bureau Form, Cocktail, Victorian

£ 2,950

€3,380

$3,983

Antique Metamorphic Drink Cabinet, English Oak, Bureau Form, Cocktail, Victorian

£ 2,950

€3380

$3983

London Fine Ltd

JMR Antiques Ltd

Stunning French 19th Century Mahogany Vitrine with Brass Decoration & Marble Top

£ 995

€1,140

$1,344

Stunning French 19th Century Mahogany Vitrine with Brass Decoration & Marble Top

£ 995

€1140

$1344

JMR Antiques Ltd

London City Antiques

Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Music Cabinet

£ 1,085

€1,243

$1,465

Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Music Cabinet

£ 1,085

€1243

$1465

London City Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Side Cabinet c.1900

£ 1,900

€2,177

$2,566

Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Side Cabinet c.1900

£ 1,900

€2177

$2566

Philip Hunt Antiques

The Vintage Interiors

Pair of French Bedside Cabinets in Plummet Grey

£ 795

€911

$1,074

Pair of French Bedside Cabinets in Plummet Grey

£ 795

€911

$1074

The Vintage Interiors

Alain Michel Antiques

Important Louis XVI Cherrywood Secretary 18th Century

€ 4,400

£3,841

$5,186

Important Louis XVI Cherrywood Secretary 18th Century

€ 4,400

£3841

$5186

Alain Michel Antiques

Pappilon

19th Century French Black Painted Glazed Cabinet

£ 11,500

€13,174

$15,529

19th Century French Black Painted Glazed Cabinet

£ 11,500

€13174

$15529

Pappilon

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Cabinet c.1920

£ 975

€1,117

$1,317

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Cabinet c.1920

£ 975

€1117

$1317

Marylebone Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Magnificent Pair of Rosewood Cabinets by Sigmund Jaray of Wien

£ 18,000

€20,621

$24,306

Magnificent Pair of Rosewood Cabinets by Sigmund Jaray of Wien

£ 18,000

€20621

$24306

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Walnut & Chinoiserie Decorated Bedside Cabinet

Reserved

Antique Walnut & Chinoiserie Decorated Bedside Cabinet

Reserved

Town House Traders Ltd

Martlesham Antiques

19th Century Carved Anglo Indian Cabinet

£ 2,950

€3,380

$3,983

19th Century Carved Anglo Indian Cabinet

£ 2,950

€3380

$3983

Martlesham Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910

£ 1,695

€1,942

$2,289

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910

£ 1,695

€1942

$2289

London Fine Ltd

Martlesham Antiques

Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet

£ 2,250

€2,578

$3,038

Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet

£ 2,250

€2578

$3038

Martlesham Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Outstanding French Vitrine Display Cabinet

£ 2,700

€3,093

$3,646

Outstanding French Vitrine Display Cabinet

£ 2,700

€3093

$3646

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Carse Antiques

Superior Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet

Reserved

Superior Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet

Reserved

Carse Antiques

Antique & Decorative

Continental Side Cabinet

£ 840

€962

$1,134

Continental Side Cabinet

£ 840

€962

$1134

Antique & Decorative

Philip Hunt Antiques

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet

£ 2,295

€2,629

$3,099

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet

£ 2,295

€2629

$3099

Philip Hunt Antiques

Pappilon

19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase

£ 12,000

€13,747

$16,204

19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase

£ 12,000

€13747

$16204

Pappilon

London City Antiques

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Bedside Cabinet

£ 675

€773

$911

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Bedside Cabinet

£ 675

€773

$911

London City Antiques

Harry Raine Antiques

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Shutter Cabinet / Bedside Cupboard

£ 445

€510

$601

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Shutter Cabinet / Bedside Cupboard

£ 445

€510

$601

Harry Raine Antiques

Martlesham Antiques

Fabulous Quality 19th Century Mahogany & Inlaid Cabinet

£ 11,800

€13,518

$15,934

Fabulous Quality 19th Century Mahogany & Inlaid Cabinet

£ 11,800

€13518

$15934

Martlesham Antiques

Harry Raine Antiques

Large Victorian Mahogany and Marquetry Display Cabinet

£ 1,350

€1,547

$1,823

Large Victorian Mahogany and Marquetry Display Cabinet

£ 1,350

€1547

$1823

Harry Raine Antiques

Martlesham Antiques

Early 19th Century Mahogany Open Top Cabinet

£ 2,750

€3,150

$3,713

Early 19th Century Mahogany Open Top Cabinet

£ 2,750

€3150

$3713

Martlesham Antiques

The Antique Shop

Antique Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet Sideboard

£ 685

€785

$925

Antique Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet Sideboard

£ 685

€785

$925

The Antique Shop

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Large Meji Period Shibayama Cabinet

£ 6,995

€8,014

$9,446

Large Meji Period Shibayama Cabinet

£ 6,995

€8014

$9446

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Alain Michel Antiques

Louis XV Corner Cupboard in Cherrywood

€ 1,250

£1,091

$1,473

Louis XV Corner Cupboard in Cherrywood

€ 1,250

£1091

$1473

Alain Michel Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Victorian & Walnut Inlaid Pier Cabinet

£ 1,095

€1,254

$1,479

Victorian & Walnut Inlaid Pier Cabinet

£ 1,095

€1254

$1479

Philip Hunt Antiques

The Antique Shop

Breakfront Antique Mahogany Bookcase

£ 1,250

€1,432

$1,688

Breakfront Antique Mahogany Bookcase

£ 1,250

€1432

$1688

The Antique Shop

Georgian Antiques

Late Victorian Sheraton Style Inlaid Bowfront Corner Cabinet in Fiddleback Mahogany

£ 975

€1,117

$1,317

Late Victorian Sheraton Style Inlaid Bowfront Corner Cabinet in Fiddleback Mahogany

£ 975

€1117

$1317

Georgian Antiques

LT Antiques

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

£ 795

€911

$1,074

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

£ 795

€911

$1074

LT Antiques

Harts Antiques

Mid 17th Century Baroque Period Italian Inlaid Ebony Table Top Cabinet

£ 9,500

€10,883

$12,828

Mid 17th Century Baroque Period Italian Inlaid Ebony Table Top Cabinet

£ 9,500

€10883

$12828

Harts Antiques

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet

£ 1,395

€1,598

$1,884

Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet

£ 1,395

€1598

$1884

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Worboys Antiques

Solid Oak Bedside Cabinet

£ 275

€315

$371

Solid Oak Bedside Cabinet

£ 275

€315

$371

Worboys Antiques

artsncraftsfurniture

Liberty & Co Corner Cabinet

£ 175

€200

$236

Liberty & Co Corner Cabinet

£ 175

€200

$236

artsncraftsfurniture

Philip Hunt Antiques

Victorian Rosewood Music Cabinet

£ 895

€1,025

$1,209

Victorian Rosewood Music Cabinet

£ 895

€1025

$1209

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Stylish Biedermeier Style Swedish Mahogany Chest/cabinet

£ 770

€882

$1,040

Stylish Biedermeier Style Swedish Mahogany Chest/cabinet

£ 770

€882

$1040

Georgian Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Flame Mahogany, Wall Cupboard, Georgian c.1760

£ 1,950

€2,234

$2,633

Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Flame Mahogany, Wall Cupboard, Georgian c.1760

£ 1,950

€2234

$2633

London Fine Ltd

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Fitted 8 Drawer Cabinet on Stand

£ 3,000

€3,437

$4,051

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Fitted 8 Drawer Cabinet on Stand

£ 3,000

€3437

$4051

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Kernow Furniture

Korean Elm Side Cabinet

£ 1,445

€1,655

$1,951

Korean Elm Side Cabinet

£ 1,445

€1655

$1951

Kernow Furniture

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