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.
A fine quality Victorian Period display cabinet.
Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier Sideboard
Edwardian inlaid display cabinet
Ipswich Oak Dresser
Victorian Mahogany Sideboard
A Wonderful Serpentine Credenza Of Exhibition Quality
French Walnut Cabinet
Victorian Carved Mahogany Buffet
Japanese Meiji Period Shodana Display Cabinet
French Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet Attributed to Paul Sormani
Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Chiffonier / Whatnot
Good Quality Mahogany Folio Cabinet
Ipswich Oak Dresser
Rustic French Harvest Serving Table
Liberty & Co. Arts and Crafts Period Oak Dresser
Maple & Co. Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Inlaid Mahogany Vitrine
Compact Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet
Three Drawer Mahogany Cabinet
Good Quality Victorian Inlaid Walnut Pier Cabinet
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.