Antique Cabinets and Sideboards
Cabinets and sideboards form the backbone of any well-furnished room. Our dealers stock an excellent range of antique display cabinets, sideboards, credenzas, chiffoniers, court cupboards and corner cabinets spanning five centuries of British and Continental craftsmanship.
From imposing Georgian mahogany sideboards designed for grand dining rooms to elegant Edwardian display cabinets perfect for a sitting room, these pieces combine generous storage with genuine visual presence.
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Inlaid Mahogany Corner Cabinet
A fine quality Edwardian period inlaid mahogany corner cabinet , most probably made by Edwards & Rob...
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Liberty & Co. Arts and Crafts Period Oak Dresser
A superb Arts and Crafts period dresser , or sideboard, by the renowned firm of Liberty & Co. of Lon...
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Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase
A desirable early 19th century flame mahogany chiffonier bookcase. Of very good construction in soli...
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Burr Walnut Corner Cabinet
A lovely burr walnut corner display cabinet in the early Georgian style. Very well made in walnut wi...
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Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand
A bold and highly decorative red lacquered chinoiserie cabinet on stand. Dating to the early 20th ce...
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French Vernis Martin Mahogany Vitrine
A splendid late 19th century French mahogany vitrine , decorated in the Vernis Martin style. Of very...
A George III Period Oak Dresser Base
A George III Period oak dresser base. The three plank rectangular top above four rectangular oak lin...
An Exhibition Quality Edwards And Roberts Of London Demi Lune Side Cabinet.
An Exhibition Quality Edwards and Roberts Of London Demi lune side cabinet. The bow front top in fid...
Superb Oak and Burr Walnut Elizabethan Sideboard
Outstanding Elizabethan style oak and burr walnut sideboard, with bulbous legs, oak plank undertier...
Important 17th Century Kingwood Cabinet On Stand
An extremely rare and exceptional 17th Century William & Mary Kingwood oyster veneered Cabinet On St...
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Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Side Cabinet
Antique Victorian inlaid rosewood side cabinet having a shaped rosewood top with moulded edge and a...
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Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Corner Cupboard
Fine quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany corner cupboard having an elegant swan neck pediment with pie...
Quality Antique Carved Mahogany Sideboard by Maple & Co
Quality antique carved mahogany sideboard by Maple & Co. The striking base has two central drawers a...
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany sideboard having a lovely inlaid gallery back with a quality mahog...
George III Mahogany Hanging Bow Front Corner Cabinet
George III mahogany hanging bow front corner cabinet with six original H shaped brass hinges and ori...
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Display Cabinet
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany display cabinet having a quality carved pediment above a p...
A superb quality 19th Century burr walnut cabinet
A large and impressive 19th Century burr walnut bookcase/cabinet, having a wonderful figured stepped...
Early 18th Century oak tridarn
Early 18th Century oak tridarn / court cupboard of exceptional quality, the open top section having...
Small Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Sideboard
Small antique Victorian quality mahogany bow fronted sideboard having a quality mahogany bow fronted...
Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard
Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany serpentine shaped sideboard having a quality serpentine...
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Display Cabinet by James Winter & Sons, London
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany display cabinet by James Winter & Sons
having an unusual...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Pollard Oak Mirror Back Sideboard by James Schoolbred
Outstanding quality antique Victorian pollard oak mirror back sideboard by James Schoolbred and Co....
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid display cabinet having a shaped gallery back with original...
17th Century Olive Wood Oyster Cabinet
A rare Charles II Olive Wood Oyster Cabinet of lovely colour standing on well drawn tapering gun bar...
Large Quality Satinwood Astral Glazed Breakfront Display Cabinet with Original Painted Decoration
Large quality satinwood astral glazed breakfront display cabinet with original painted decoration ...
Rare American Antique George III Quality Solid Maple Wood Dresser and Rack
Rare American antique George III quality solid maple wood dresser and rack having the original plate...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirror Back Sideboard
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany mirror back sideboard having a quality carved...
Superb Painted Wall Hanging Vitreen
A very rare good Victorian painted and parcel gilt hanging wall vitreen,bowed side shelves and centr...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid display cabinet having a quality carved and in...
Arts & Crafts Period Oak Sideboard
A charming Arts & Crafts period oak mirror backed sideboard. Very well constructed in solid English...
Nice Quality Mahogany Demi Lune Cabinet
A good quality Chippendale style demi lune cabinet with single shelf, working lock. in overall very...
Superb Serpentine Mahogany Sideboard
A wonderful quality serpentine four door and three drawer mahogany sideboard, with oval inlaid panel...
Antique Edwardian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard
A refined antique Edwardian serpentine sideboard, finely constructed in figured mahogany and enriche...
Fine Regency Mahogany Sideboard
A superb quality Regency Mahogany Sideboard of wonderful colour, made using the finest quality flame...
Super French Two Door Cupboard
Superb Two door bombe shaped cabinet, with segmented front and sides, made from satinwood, ormolu...
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Linen Press/Cupboard
A fine and richly decorated antique Dutch walnut linen press, constructed in the late 18th century a...
19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier.
A fabulous early 19th century mahogany side cabinet or chiffonier.
With wonderful quality brass...
Mahogany Cabinet in the Manner of Gillow of London & Lancaster
English
circa 1820 - 1830
Early Regency period, 3 feet wide, mahogany utility cabinet in the manne...
George IV Period Goncalo Alves Two Door Cabinet
English
circa 1820 - 1830
Early 19th century Regency George IV period goncalo alves two door break...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Floral Marquetry Credenza/Sideboard
Outstanding quality antique Victorian ebonised and inlaid floral marquetry credenza/sideboard having...
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza/sideboard having a superb quality burr...
Antique Edwardian Superb Quality Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Antique Edwardian superb quality inlaid mahogany display cabinet having a figured mahogany frieze in...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Oak Sideboard
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak sideboard having a moulded cornice above a carved o...
Magnificent Quality Large Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
Magnificent 18th century quality large antique George III inlaid mahogany sideboard having a mahogan...
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bow Front Inlaid Sideboard
Antique Edwardian mahogany bow front inlaid sideboard having a lovely mahogany top, five attractive...
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Extra Large Satinwood Inlaid and Ormolu Mounted Credenza/Sideboard
Magnificent exhibition quality extra large satinwood inlaid and ormolu mounted credenza/sideboard ha...
Majestic Antique Victorian Carved Oak Mirror Backed Sideboard
Magnificent Victorian antique carved oak mirror back sideboard having an impressive large mirror bac...
Superb Quality Antique Carved Burr Walnut Sideboard by Maple and Co.
Superb quality antique carved burr walnut sideboard by Maple & Co. having a low burr walnut back, bu...
Antique George III Outstanding Quality Oak Welsh Dresser and Original Plate Rack
Antique George III outstanding quality oak Welsh dresser and original plate rack having an outstandi...
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Carved Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Sideboard
Outstanding quality large antique carved burr walnut bow fronted sideboard having an outstanding qua...
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Display Cabinet
Antique Victorian quality figured walnut satinwood inlaid display cabinet having a quality figured w...
Antique Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Sideboard
Antique quality figured mahogany bow fronted sideboard having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted...
Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Bow Fronted Side Cabinet
Superb quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid bow fronted side cabinet having a shaped back, qual...
Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet
Good quality Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Pier Cabinet with Satinwood inlays and Ormolu mounted de...
Superb Quality 19th Century Antique French Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Cartonnier Cabinet
Superb quality 19th century antique French kingwood and ormolu mounted Cartonnier cabinet
having a...
Antique Victorian Outstanding Quality Figured Mahogany Sideboard
Antique Victorian outstanding quality figured mahogany sideboard having a wonderful quality figured...
Antique Cabinets: Form and Function
The range of antique cabinets available is vast. Display cabinets with glazed doors show off collections of porcelain, glass and silver to beautiful effect. Side cabinets and chiffoniers provide concealed storage while serving as handsome surfaces for lamps, photographs and decorative objects. Corner cabinets make use of otherwise dead space and work brilliantly in both period and modern homes.
When buying a cabinet, open all doors and drawers to check operation. Original glass in glazed cabinets will have slight imperfections and a gentle ripple that modern glass lacks. Replacement glass isn't necessarily a problem, but it should be reflected in the price.
Sideboards Through the Ages
The sideboard as we know it emerged in the late 18th century. Robert Adam and Hepplewhite designs with serpentine fronts and tapered legs set the standard, and Georgian mahogany sideboards remain among the most desirable pieces of antique furniture. Victorian sideboards tend to be larger and more heavily carved, often featuring mirror backs and elaborate gallery rails.
Credenzas, the Victorian side cabinets with curved glass ends and marquetry decoration, are perennial favourites. They look magnificent in hallways and drawing rooms and offer practical storage behind their decorative facades.
Placement and Care
Position sideboards and cabinets on level floors to prevent doors from swinging open or sitting unevenly. Avoid placing hot dishes directly onto antique surfaces; use mats or trivets to protect the finish. Regular dusting and an occasional wax polish will keep these pieces looking their best for another century.
Frequently Asked Questions
A credenza is a type of side cabinet, usually Victorian, with a flat top, one or more doors at the front and often curved glazed sections at each end. They were originally used in dining rooms for serving but now work beautifully in any reception room as display and storage furniture.
A sideboard is typically a longer, lower piece with drawers and cupboards, designed to sit against a dining room wall. A chiffonier is a smaller side cabinet, usually with a shelf or gallery back, originally used in drawing rooms and parlours. Both serve similar storage functions.
Open and close all doors and drawers to test operation. Check the back for splits or detached panels. Look at internal joints for signs of woodworm or previous repairs. Gently push the piece from side to side; excessive movement suggests loose joints that may need attention.
Yes, many people use antique sideboards as kitchen islands, drinks cabinets or additional worktop space. Bear in mind that antique timber and finishes need protection from excessive moisture and heat, so use trivets and coasters and avoid positioning next to a cooker or sink.