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.
Antique Victorian Outstanding Quality Figured Mahogany Sideboard
Antique Victorian outstanding quality figured mahogany sideboard having a wonderful quality figured...
Outstanding Quality Large Antique George III Mahogany and Boxwood Strung Bow Fronted Sideboard
Outstanding quality large antique George III mahogany and boxwood strung bow fronted sideboard havin...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Porcelain Mounted Credenza
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut porcelain mounted credenza having a burr wa...
Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Superb quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet having a superb quality mahogany to...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Ormolu Mounted Credenza
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut ormolu mounted credenza having a burr walnut serpe...
Monumental Antique Victorian Exhibition Quality Carved Oak Sideboard By Maple and Co.
Monumental antique Victorian exhibition quality carved oak sideboard by Maple and Co. having an arch...
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Hanging Corner Cabinet
Unusual antique Victorian quality inlaid rosewood hanging corner cabinet having a quality inlaid ros...
2802 Antique Victorian Quality French Lacquer Ormolu Mounted Jewellery Cabinet/Lamp Table
Antique Victorian quality French lacquer ormolu mounted jewellery cabinet having a quality bonnet sh...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Ebonised and Inlaid Floral Marquetry Credenza/Sideboard
Outstanding quality antique Victorian ebonised and inlaid floral marquetry credenza/sideboard having...
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Figured Mahogany Sideboard
Antique Victorian quality carved figured mahogany sideboard having a quality carved mahogany back ab...
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Bijouterie Display Cabinet
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany bijouterie display cabinet having a quality carved mahogan...
Outstanding Quality Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
Outstanding quality antique burr walnut cocktail cabinet. The top section boasts a polished top and...
Antique Victorian Quality French Vernis Martin Vitrine/Display Cabinet
Antique Victorian quality French Vernis Martin vitrine/display cabinet having a pair of quality king...
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany and Satinwood Crossbanded Sideboard
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany and satinwood crossbanded sideboard having a quality figured maho...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirror Back Sideboard
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany mirror back sideboard having an outstanding qu...
Small Antique George III Quality Inlaid Figured Mahogany Sideboard
Small Antique George III quality inlaid figured mahogany sideboard having a quality figured mahogany...
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Credenza/Side Cabinet
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut satinwood inlaid credenza/side cabinet having a quality burr w...
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Antique 19th Century Quality Dutch Marquetry Corner Cabinet
A superb antique display cabinet featuring exquisite marquetry and floral inlay, dating from the lat...
Fine Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Chiffonier Cabinet
A superb quality early 19th-century antique Regency period figured mahogany chiffonier cabinet of el...
Antique French Boulle Display Cabinet
A magnificent 19th-century French ebonised and brass-inlaid Boulle display cabinet of exceptional qu...
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Music Cabinet
A fine quality Victorian Canterbury music cabinet wonderfully constructed from burr walnut with eleg...
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Corner Cabinet with Marble Top
A fine quality 19th-century French Louis XVI style corner cabinet beautifully inlaid and mounted wit...
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet with Satinwood Inlay
An elegant Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet of fine craftsmanship and timeless charm. The c...
Fine Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Chiffonier / Sideboard
A fine quality antique Regency mahogany chiffonier / sideboard of superb craftsmanship and elegant p...
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Attractive Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Side / Display Cabinet
A handsome antique Victorian mahogany side / display cabinet distinguished by its fine inlay and ele...
Antique Edwardian Quality Inlaid Mahogany Wall Hanging Corner Display Cabinet
A finely made Edwardian mahogany wall hanging corner display cabinet of elegant proportions and refi...
Quality Antique Carved Oak Court Cupboard with Ipswich Carving
A highly decorative antique carved oak court cupboard featuring classic Ipswich carving—a regional E...
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Burr Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet
A fine quality Victorian figured burr walnut display cabinet richly adorned with exquisite floral ma...
Exceptional Quality Antique French Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Side Cabinet
A magnificent antique French Louis XVI style side cabinet of exceptional quality showcasing beautifu...
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Two-Tiered Chiffonier / Sideboard
A superb antique Victorian quality figured mahogany two-tiered chiffonier / sideboard distinguished...
Magnificent Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Chiffonier / Side Cabinet
A superb early 19th-century Regency mahogany chiffonier of elegant form enriched with finely execute...
Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet
A very attractive antique Victorian inlaid walnut pier cabinet of elegant proportions and unusually...
Impressive Quality Antique Carved Oak Sideboard
An impressive and richly carved Antique oak sideboard displaying strong late 19th-century craftsmans...
Fine Quality Antique French Kingwood Marquetry and Parquetry Inlaid Marble Top Sideboard
Fine quality antique French kingwood marquetry and parquetry inlaid marble top sideboard having a gr...
George III Mahogany Sideboard
For sale is a good quality George III Mahogany Sideboard. The sideboard has three drawers across the...
Early 18th Century Oak Dresser
A very good early 18th Century Oak Dresser Base of the most delicious rich warm colour and patina. T...
Antique Victorian Ebonised & Brass Inlaid Boulle Breakfront Credenza Sideboard
A Large Victorian Ebonised & Boulle Breakfront Credenza. A beautiful blend of boulle & brass ormolu...
Super Georgian Mahogany Sideboard Server
A very nice quality Georgian mahogany two drawer inlaid sideboard or server, original excellent cond...
Early 18th Century Oak Bow Fronted Corner Cupboard
A rare early 18th century Oak bow fronted corner cupboard with fielded panel , of small proportions...
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet
Here we have a French Napoleon III period (1852-1870) Ebonised & Boulle marble topped pier cabinet....
Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet On Chest
An 18th/19th Century Walnut Edwards and Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest, including...
Antique Victorian Ebonised & Brass Ormolu Serpentine Boulle Credenza Sideboard
A Large Victorian (1837-1901) Ebonised Serpentine shaped Boulle Credenza. With intricate boulle inla...
Antique Victorian Walnut & Marble Topped Carved Mirror Backed Sideboard Credenza
A Victorian Walnut Mirror Backed Sideboard of serpentine shape with beautiful walnut veneers and a b...
Antique Regency Rosewood Marble Top Chiffonier With Two Door Storage Cupboard
Here we have a Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with a white and grey marble top. On top of the chiffonie...
Antique French Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet With A Gallery
A 19th Century Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Cabinet With an Incredible Brass Gallery.
A un...
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Amboyna & Ebonised Glass Double Door Pier Cabinet
A Victorian amboyna and ebonised pier cabinet in the Aesthetic Movement style, circa 1870–1890. The...
Antique English Victorian Pollard Oak 3 Door Buffet Sideboard With Top Shelf
A Victorian Pollard Oak Sideboard With 3 Doors, and drawers in the interior. The Top shelf supported...
Waring & Gillow Neoclassical Display Cabinet
A neoclassical style display cabinet by Waring & Gillow. Dating to the early 20th century and of ver...
Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand
A bold and highly decorative red lacquered chinoiserie cabinet on stand. Dating to the early 20th ce...
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard
Good Regency Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard having central drawer, deep drawer and a cupboard all furn...
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.