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.
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Sideboard
A graceful Edwardian mahogany sideboard of superb quality, showcasing refined craftsmanship and time...
Victorian Walnut And Ebonised Pier Cabinet
An elegant Victorian pier cabinet in striking ebonised and burr walnut, ideal for refined display or...
French Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet
A beautifully crafted French vitrine cabinet in the Louis XV style, showcasing superb workmanship an...
A Lovely 19thc Bleach Washed Dutch Oak Display Cabinet on Chest
A Fabulous Oak Dutch Bombe Cabinet on Chest that has been bleached and washed. This has been beautif...
Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Cabinet On Stand
A fine Queen Anne style walnut cabinet on stand, circa 1900, of elegant proportions and rich colour....
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
A fine quality antique mahogany sideboard of elegant proportion, dating to the late 19th century. Th...
Victorian Burr Walnut And Marquetry Credenza By Gillow
Magnificent Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Credenza by Gillows
Item Code: S27-753A
A supe...
A 19th Century Vernis Martin Corner Cabinet
A 19th Century Vernis Martin Corner Cabinet. Having a stepped and raised gallery with cast ormolu ca...
Georgian Oak Square Leg Dresser Base
A George II Oak dresser base of rich colour and narrow proportions. The two-piece top over three dra...
Burr Walnut Corner Cabinet
A lovely burr walnut corner display cabinet in the early Georgian style. Very well made in walnut wi...
Regency Mahogany Sideboard
Fine Quality late Regency mahogany pedestal sideboard circa 1820 .
The sideboard has a fantastic...
Victorian Walnut Credenza Display Cabinet
Good Quality mid Victorian walnut inlaid bow ended credenza .
The Credenza is in very good origi...
Regency Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard
Fine Regency mahogany serpentine sideboard circa 1820 .
The sideboard has a well shaped serpenti...
A Rare Regency Pen-Work Side Cabinet
A rare Regency pen-work side cabinet. In very good and original condition and retaining its original...
A Fine Pair Of Satinwood Demi Lune Commodes
A Fine Pair Of Satinwood Demi Lune Commodes. With segmented and tulip-wood banded tops and under, si...
Large 18th Century Oak Court Cupboard.
A Superb early 18th Century Oak Court Cupboard.
With a carved top rail initialed I/J S B and dated...
Regency Rosewood Sideboard
Fine Regency rosewood side cabinet with decorative brass inlay.
This elegant piece of furniture is...
Biedermeier Display Cabinet
A superb Satinwood display cabinet in the Biedermeier style with shield panels on the lower case. It...
19th Century Pine Dresser And Rack.
A Pine Welsh dresser and rack. The base having three drawers above a pair of cupboards either side o...
18thc. oak cupboard dresser
This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base was made circa 1785.
It is fitted 3 drawers under the top all...
Antique oak dresser base
This charming Antique oak dresser base was made circa 1820.
It is of a good small size and so will...
18th Century Oak Dresser.
An 18th Century Oak Dresser Base of fantastic colour and patination. A well-figured two-piece top ab...
Victorian Ebonised & Marquetry Credenza
An excellent quality Victorian ebonised black and floral marquetry inlaid antique display side cabin...
Victorian mahogany cupboard
This Victorian mahogany cupboard was made circa 1860.
Having a pair of panel doors with very attrac...
Antique oak pot board dresser base
This Antique oak pot board dresser base was made circa 1830.
It is a lovely nut colour with a good...
French Vernis Martin Mahogany Vitrine
A splendid late 19th century French mahogany vitrine , decorated in the Vernis Martin style. Of very...
French Louis Philippe Ebonised & Inlaid Side Cabinet Attributed to Monbro
An exceptional French Louis Philippe ebonised black double doored antique side cabinet attributed to...
Brass Mounted Regency Rosewood Chiffonier
A bold and impressive Regency period rosewood chiffonier in the manner of George Bullock. Very well...
A fine quality Victorian Period display cabinet.
A fine quality Victorian Period display cabinet. The cabinet veneered in the finest burr walnut with...
Victorian Mahogany Chiffonier Sideboard
A very beautiful mahogany side cabinet. The plinth base with a crisply carved gadrooned edge under a...
Edwardian inlaid display cabinet
This Edwardian inlaid display cabinet was made circa 1900.
The cabinet is of a serpentine form.
Th...
George I style walnut display cabinet
This George I style walnut display cabinet was made circa 1910, probably by W Charles Tozer, 25 Broo...
Ipswich Oak Dresser
A charming Ipswich oak dresser with a good colour and patina. Well made in solid English oak with a...
Edwardian oak dresser base
This is a fine example of an Edwardian golden oak dresser base, notable for its elegant design and c...
Large George III Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
A large and imposing George III, Sheraton period, inlaid mahogany sideboard. Of generous proportions...
Victorian mahogany serpentine chiffonier
This elegant Victorian mahogany chiffonier sideboard is a fine example of 19th-century English craft...
Victorian Mahogany Sideboard
A most desirable mahogany sideboard / server of narrow proportions .The well figured top with a neat...
Victorian Inlaid Pier Cabinet
Superb Victorian two door inlaid pier cabinet .The two glazed doors under an inlaid marquetry frieze...
A Wonderful Serpentine Credenza Of Exhibition Quality
A most wonderful serpentine exhibition quality side cabinet .The serpentine glazes end doors with or...
French Walnut Cabinet
This French Walnut Cabinet is extremely versatile and can be used for a number of different purposes...
Victorian Carved Mahogany Buffet
A bold and impressive late Victorian period carved mahogany buffet. Very well constructed in solid m...
Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase
A desirable early 19th century flame mahogany chiffonier bookcase. Of very good construction in soli...
Regency Period Rosewood Side Cabinet
A superb late Regency period rosewood side cabinet, or chiffonier. Of excellent construction in soli...
French Empire Mahogany Chiffonier
A splendid 19th century mahogany French Empire chiffonier, or side cabinet. Of excellent constructio...
Japanese Meiji Period Shodana Display Cabinet
An exquisite Japanese Meiji period antique shodana display cabinet with the finest silver string inl...
French Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet Attributed to Paul Sormani
A magnificent French mahogany antique vitrine display cabinet in the Louis XVI style with bowed ends...
Large Regency Period Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sidebaord
A superb Regency period inlaid flame mahogany sideboard of substantial proportions. Possibly Scottis...
Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Chiffonier / Whatnot
A very desirable mid-Victorian period chiffonier , or whatnot. Well constructed in solid walnut with...
Edwardian Kingwood and Walnut Display Cabinet
An attractive Edwardian period display cabinet. Made in England but in the French style. Very well c...
Regency Period Inlaid Mahogany Side Cabinet
A superb Regency period inlaid mahogany side cabinet. Of fine construction in solid mahogany and emb...
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.