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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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Burr Birch Cabinet by Bodafors

£ 2,250

€2,587

$3,078

Mid 20th Century Burr Birch Cabinet by Bodafors

£ 2,250

€2587

$3078

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Freestanding Art Deco Steel & Leather Glazed Display Cabinet

£ 6,995

€8,041

$9,569

Freestanding Art Deco Steel & Leather Glazed Display Cabinet

£ 6,995

€8041

$9569

Debenham Antiques Ltd

English Carved Oak Gothic Revival Cupboard

£ 995

€1,144

$1,361

English Carved Oak Gothic Revival Cupboard

£ 995

€1144

$1361

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Scandinavian Oak Filing Cabinet

£ 1,395

€1,604

$1,908

Mid Century Scandinavian Oak Filing Cabinet

£ 1,395

€1604

$1908

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Cupboard

£ 1,995

€2,293

$2,729

Mid 19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Cupboard

£ 1,995

€2293

$2729

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Early 20th Century Decorative Korean Cabinet

£ 795

€914

$1,088

Early 20th Century Decorative Korean Cabinet

£ 795

€914

$1088

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Rare 1930’s Birch Cabinet of Grand Proportions Otto Schulz For Boet

£ 13,950

€16,036

$19,083

Rare 1930’s Birch Cabinet of Grand Proportions Otto Schulz For Boet

£ 13,950

€16036

$19083

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Swedish Birch Fitted Cupboard

£ 2,095

€2,408

$2,866

19th Century Swedish Birch Fitted Cupboard

£ 2,095

€2408

$2866

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Impressive 19th Century French Empire Revival 5 Piece Bedroom Suite

£ 45,950

€52,822

$62,858

Impressive 19th Century French Empire Revival 5 Piece Bedroom Suite

£ 45,950

€52822

$62858

Debenham Antiques Ltd

18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest

£ 34,950

€40,177

$47,811

18th Century George I Walnut Cabinet on Chest

£ 34,950

€40177

$47811

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Swedish Burr Elm Cabinet

£ 2,695

€3,098

$3,687

Mid 20th Century Swedish Burr Elm Cabinet

£ 2,695

€3098

$3687

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Leather Wingback Armchair

£ 1,150

€1,322

$1,573

Mid 20th Century Leather Wingback Armchair

£ 1,150

€1322

$1573

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Art Deco Walnut Surprise Cocktail Table 1930s

£ 1,250

€1,437

$1,710

Art Deco Walnut Surprise Cocktail Table 1930s

£ 1,250

€1437

$1710

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Marylebone Antiques

Inlaid Marquetry Side Cabinet

£ 475

€546

$650

Inlaid Marquetry Side Cabinet

£ 475

€546

$650

Marylebone Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine

£ 1,250

€1,437

$1,710

French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine

£ 1,250

€1437

$1710

Elmgarden Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Flemish Oak & Stain Glass Cabinet

£ 1,850

€2,127

$2,531

19th Century Flemish Oak & Stain Glass Cabinet

£ 1,850

€2127

$2531

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Rams Head Antiques

Pretty Antique Bamboo Cabinet Aesthetic Period

£ 395

€454

$540

Pretty Antique Bamboo Cabinet Aesthetic Period

£ 395

€454

$540

Rams Head Antiques

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Pair of Late 19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Cabinets by E. Kahn

£ 12,500

€14,369

$17,100

Antique Pair of Late 19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Cabinets by E. Kahn

£ 12,500

€14369

$17100

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

FB Antiques

Pair of Boulle Pier Cabinets

£ 3,950

€4,541

$5,403

Pair of Boulle Pier Cabinets

£ 3,950

€4541

$5403

FB Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bedside Cabinet

£ 330

€379

$451

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bedside Cabinet

£ 330

€379

$451

Town House Traders Ltd

Rawlings Antiques

Antique Pair of Bedside Cabinets

£ 795

€914

$1,088

Antique Pair of Bedside Cabinets

£ 795

€914

$1088

Rawlings Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Neat-size Sheraton-style Inlaid Mahogany Bedside Lockers / Side Tables

£ 890

€1,023

$1,217

Pair of Neat-size Sheraton-style Inlaid Mahogany Bedside Lockers / Side Tables

£ 890

€1023

$1217

Georgian Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Mahogany Georgian Glazed Side Cabinet

£ 895

€1,029

$1,224

Mahogany Georgian Glazed Side Cabinet

£ 895

€1029

$1224

Philip Hunt Antiques

Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet

£ 875

€1,006

$1,197

Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet

£ 875

€1006

$1197

Philip Hunt Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

Very Large Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase - Fine Quality 19th Century Display Cabinet

£ 2,096.50

€2,410

$2,868

Very Large Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase - Fine Quality 19th Century Display Cabinet

£ 2,096.50

€2410

$2868

Prior & Willis Antiques

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Pier Cabinet

£ 2,650

€3,046

$3,625

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Pier Cabinet

£ 2,650

€3046

$3625

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Late Victorian, Louis XIV Style Marble Top Freestanding Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,250

€1,437

$1,710

Pair of Late Victorian, Louis XIV Style Marble Top Freestanding Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,250

€1437

$1710

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Open-fronted Teak Bedside Cabinets

£ 950

€1,092

$1,300

Pair of Open-fronted Teak Bedside Cabinets

£ 950

€1092

$1300

Georgian Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish 19th Century Rustic Painted Pine Cupboard

£ 1,950

€2,242

$2,668

Swedish 19th Century Rustic Painted Pine Cupboard

£ 1,950

€2242

$2668

Debenham Antiques Ltd

South Country Antiques

Antique Miniature Cabinet with Heraldic Shield Inlay

£ 185

€213

$253

Antique Miniature Cabinet with Heraldic Shield Inlay

£ 185

€213

$253

South Country Antiques

Hawkins Antiques

Fine Quality French Kingwood Marquetry Cabinet on Stand c.1880

£ 2,650

€3,046

$3,625

Fine Quality French Kingwood Marquetry Cabinet on Stand c.1880

£ 2,650

€3046

$3625

Hawkins Antiques

Fine Satinwood Painted Side Cabinet with Neo-classical Decoration

£ 1,600

€1,839

$2,189

Fine Satinwood Painted Side Cabinet with Neo-classical Decoration

£ 1,600

€1839

$2189

Hawkins Antiques

Victoria Antiques

Lovely Antique Walnut Credenza with Marquetry Inlay c.1900

£ 295

€339

$404

Lovely Antique Walnut Credenza with Marquetry Inlay c.1900

£ 295

€339

$404

Victoria Antiques

Charming Antique Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay c.1880

£ 350

€402

$479

Charming Antique Victorian Walnut Pier Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay c.1880

£ 350

€402

$479

Victoria Antiques

Founders Antiques

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bedside Commode c.1800

£ 445

€512

$609

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bedside Commode c.1800

£ 445

€512

$609

Founders Antiques

Fedw Hir Antiques

Antique Elegant Large Glass Display or Drinks Cabinet with Ball & Claw Fee

£ 545

€627

$746

Antique Elegant Large Glass Display or Drinks Cabinet with Ball & Claw Fee

£ 545

€627

$746

Fedw Hir Antiques

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Amboyna & Ebonised Glass Double Door Pier Cabinet

£ 500

€575

$684

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Amboyna & Ebonised Glass Double Door Pier Cabinet

£ 500

€575

$684

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Swedish Painted Cupboard on Stand

£ 4,495

€5,167

$6,149

19th Century Swedish Painted Cupboard on Stand

£ 4,495

€5167

$6149

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Walnut & Chinoiserie Cabinet

£ 975

€1,121

$1,334

Antique Walnut & Chinoiserie Cabinet

£ 975

€1121

$1334

Marylebone Antiques

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Glass Display Cabinet & Cupboard

£ 450

€517

$616

Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Glass Display Cabinet & Cupboard

£ 450

€517

$616

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

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