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.
Walnut 19th Century Pier Cabinet
A fabulous 19th century figured walnut pier cabinet.
With original gilded brass mounts, original...
Superb Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard
This Edwardian mahogany inlaid sideboard dates from approximately 1900. It features a bow front desi...
Regency Mahogany Corner Cupboard
Excellent quality, Regency mahogany, wall hanging corner cupboard, having two flamed mahogany panell...
Welsh Tri_darn
Welsh tri-darn circa 1750 with a good colour and patina probably from the Snowdonia area. The whole...
Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Cabinet
Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale style Serpentine fronted display cabinet, enclosing two glass shelves...
Victorian Flame Mahogany Sideboard
For sale is a good quality Victorian flame mahogany sideboard, having two mirror doors to the centre...
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
For sale is a Victorian burr walnut credenza, having glass doors and bowed ends, standing on a plint...
Victorian Burr Walnut Chiffonier Cabinet
For sale is a top quality Victorian burr walnut chiffonier, having a two tiered super structure with...
Regency Rosewood Chiffonier
A charming regency period rosewood chiffonier, or side cabinet. With a two tier stepped back, suppor...
Edwardian Mahogany Satinwood Hand Painted Display Cabinet
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany and satinwood polychrome painted display cabinet, the...
Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut & Amboyna Side Cabinet in the manner of Holland & Sons
English
circa 1840 - 1850
A high quality breakfront side cabinet/dwarf bookcase.
Mid 19th century...
A Superb Quality Satinwood & Marquetry Display Cabinet
A superb quality West Indian satinwood & marquetry display cabinet. Constructed to the highest cabin...
A Decorative Chinoiserie Vitrine
A decorative Chinoiserie bow-fronted vitrine. An elegant piece, in very good and original condition...
Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany chiffonier, having a two tier top, above a single draw...
19th Century rosewood and inlaid cabinet
A lovely quality 19th Century Sheraton revival rosewood and marquetry inlaid cabinet, the broken arc...
19th Century carved oak buffet
19th Century carved oak buffet, having two doors with hunting trophies on the panels, the two drawer...
19th Century burr walnut credenza
A superb quality 19th Century burr walnut and floral marquetry credenza of serpentine form, having a...
19th Century mahogany and inlaid display cabinet
A Sheraton revival mahogany and marquetry inlaid display cabinet, the top section having a shaped co...
19th Century mahogany inlaid sideboard
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top...
A superb quality 19th Century Anglo-Indian cabinet
A superb quality mid 19th Century Anglo-Indian carved hardwood cabinet, having a nice figured shaped...
19th Century oak dresser base
A lovely quality early 19th Century oak dresser base, having a nice figured rectangular top above th...
Outstanding Burr Walnut & Marquetry Credenza
A wonderful breakfront Victorian breakfront credenza with excellent marquetry panels, outstanding gi...
A Beautiful 19th Century Mahogany & Brass Mounted Display Cabinet.
A Beautiful 19th Century Mahogany & Brass Mounted Display Cabinet. Having the original brass gallery...
Early 20th Century oak court cupboard
Early 20th Century carved oak court cupboard, the top section consisting of a carved frieze with han...
19th Century ebonised boulle cabinet
A superb quality mid 19th Century ebonised, boulle and ormolu mounted two door cabinet, the rectangu...
19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet
19th Century freestanding Japanese black lacquered and painted table top cabinet from the Meiji peri...
19th Century Anglo-Indian carved cabinet
A superb quality 19th Century carved hardwood Anglo- Indian cabinet, the lovely figured shaped top h...
Large 18th Century oak dresser
A large 18th Century oak dresser having a nice figured top above a combination of six large graduate...
A good Georgian 18th Century oak dresser
18th Century oak dresser having a nice figured and moulded edge top above three central graduated oa...
19th Century mahogany chiffonier
A lovely quality mid 19th Century flame mahogany chiffonier / cabinet, having a shaped and moulded...
Antique French Marquetry Side Cabinet
For sale is a good quality antique French marquetry side cabinet, of bowed form, with a three quarte...
Fine Georgian Oak Cabriole Leg Dresser Base, Circa 1800
Fine Georgian Oak Cabriole Leg Dresser Base, Circa 1800
This superb Georgian oak dresser base, d...
Antique Regency Style Mahogany Sideboard
For sale is a good quality antique Regency style mahogany sideboard, having a cross banded top with...
William IV Flame Mahogany Sideboard
For sale is a good quality William IV flame mahogany sideboard, having one long drawer with a furthe...
Early 19th Century mahogany sideboard
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront sideboard of nice proportions , the well figured and shaped top...
19th Century mahogany and burr elm sideboard
19th Century mahogany and burr elm sideboard by "The Woodworkers Ltd, Kilkenny" Having a fabulous sh...
Early 20th Century Chinese display cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese hardwood display cabinet, having a nice arrangement of shelves with cupbo...
William IV Rosewood Sideboard
A fine quality William IV chiffonier, beautifully constructed in richly grained rosewood. The piece...
Victorian Ebonised Credenza
A late Victorian ebonised credenza, richly embellished with fine ormolu mounts and hand-painted porc...
Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
A good quality Edwardian period display cabinet by Maple & Co of London. Well constructed in mahogan...
George III Mahogany Sideboard
An elegant George III bowfront sideboard dating to the late 18th century, showcasing the refined lin...
Edwardian Mahogany Hand Painted China Cabinet
A refined and elegant Edwardian mahogany display cabinet of slender proportions. Dating from circa 1...
19th Century French Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
A beautifully crafted 19th-century French Bonheur du Jour (lady’s writing desk), showcasing classic...
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Sideboard
Elevate your home décor with this exquisite antique mahogany Hepplewhite sideboard, a timeless piece...
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A Splendid Medium Sized Flame Mahogany Buffet or Serving Sideboard
A 19thc Flame Mahogany Buffet Table or Sideboard of attractive proportions consiting of a part mahog...
Four Door Breakfront Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Side Cabinet
An exceptional Regency rosewood inlaid breakfront four door side cabinet, attributed to Gillows.
...
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
Late George III Sheraton period inlaid mahogany pedestal sideboard.
The sideboard is inlaid thro...
Art Deco Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
An exceptional Art Deco cocktail cabinet, crafted in burr walnut with a striking book-matched grain...
Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Mirror Back Sideboard
A striking late Victorian inlaid mirror back sideboard of elegant proportions, finely crafted with e...
Regency mahogany side cabinet
An elegant Regency mahogany side cabinet, crafted with fine attention to detail and showcasing the r...
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.