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.
Featured
Featured
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Featured
Monumental Antique Victorian Exhibition Quality Carved Oak Sideboard By Maple and Co.
Featured
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Mirror Back Sideboard
Featured
Magnificent Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Chiffonier / Side Cabinet
_thumbnail.jpg?v=1768420045)
Featured
Attractive Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Side / Display Cabinet
Featured
Majestic Antique Victorian Carved Oak Mirror Backed Sideboard
Super Oak Georgian Court Cupboard
Dresser base in oak
Monumental Extra Large Antique Victorian Satinwood Marquetry Ormolu & Porcelain Display Cabinet Credenza
Rare Yew Wood Demi Lune Side Cabinet
Carved Oak Sideboard
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Sideboard Cabinet with Floral Marquetry Credenza
Queen Anne Style Display Cabinet by Maple & Co.
Oak Filing Cabinet
Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Bow-Ended Display Cabinet
Regency Period Rosewood Side Cabinet
An Unusual George III Bow-Fronted Cupboard
Antique Pair of English Victorian Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Corner Cabinets
Carved Bleached Oak Potboard Dresser
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Japanned Side Cabinet
19th Century Oak Dresser
Pair of Regency Rosewood Side Cabinets
Antique Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet With Mirror Back
Brass Mounted Regency Rosewood Chiffonier
Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Buffet 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.