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English Regency Side Cabinet

English Regency Side Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty English regency bleached pine faux bamboo side cabinet. 1820. Height to worktop: 30.5
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Cabinets

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Faux Bamboo, Pine

English Regency Side Cabinet
English Regency Side Cabinet
$2,670
H 34.5 in W 32 in D 21 in
Pair Of Early 19th C. English Regency Side Cabinets Attributed To John McLean
By John Mclean
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of English Regency Gonzalo Alves cabinets attributed to John McLean, the upper section
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century English Regency Side Cabinet in the Manner of John Mclean
By John Mclean
Located in Dublin, IE
A ver fine Regency Goncalo Alves and brass inlaid side cabinet in the manner of John Mclean, of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Brass

Fine Regency Gilt Bronze-Mounted Parcel Gilt Rosewood Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
English Regency side cabinet with marble top, circa 1810.        
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Antique 1810s English Regency Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Fine English Made JB Wright Cabinet Maker Regency Revival Side End Lamp Table
By John Wright
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English Regency Revival side table A good looking, stylish and well made piece, ideally suited for a
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20th Century English Regency Revival Side Tables

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Elm

English Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Side Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (1st quarter 19th Century) rosewood side cabinet with a drawer over 2 brass grill
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Side Cabinet
English Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Side Cabinet
$12,750
H 34 in W 41.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of English Regency Satinwood Side Cabinets
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency (circa 1820) gilt metal mounted satinwood side cabinets with 2 grilled
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair of English Regency Satinwood Side Cabinets
Pair of English Regency Satinwood Side Cabinets
$7,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 45 in D 18.5 in
An English Regency Goncalo Alves Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 A fine early 19th century cabinet, with finely figured timber, with yellow
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Brass

An English Regency Goncalo Alves Side Cabinet
An English Regency Goncalo Alves Side Cabinet
$7,963
H 35.44 in W 27.96 in D 15.75 in
Pair of English Regency Style Rosewood Side Cabinets
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of English Regency Style rosewood side cabinets Pierced heart brass gallery over shelf
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Early 20th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Mirror, Rosewood

Pair of English Regency Style Rosewood Side Cabinets
Pair of English Regency Style Rosewood Side Cabinets
$9,800 / set
H 55.5 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaire Chiffonier Side Cabinet
By John Mclean
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine English Regency secretaire side cabinet in the manner of John McLean. Of exceptional quality
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Antique English Regency Gilt Brass Rosewood Side Cabinet C.1820
Located in London, GB
Diminutive Antique English Regency Gilt Brass & Rosewood Side Cabinet C.1820 A Regency rosewood
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Brass

English Regency Period Gilded and Amboyna Side Cabinet with Green Silk Panels
Located in London, GB
A regency period parcel gilt and Amboyna Breakfront side cabinet Using the most striking
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Silk, Giltwood, Amboyna

Antique Drawing Room Side Cabinet, English, Bookcase, Chiffonier, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room side cabinet. An English, rosewood and marble bookcase or
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Cotton, Wood

John- Richard English Regency Brass Grill Two Door Bookcase Cabinet
By John-Richard 1
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stately English Regency style bookcase side cabinet with gilt tooled leather top above a single
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Late 20th Century American Regency Bookcases

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Brass

English Green Leather Mahogany Step Side End Table Stand Cabinet Bookcase
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English green leather & mahogany step side end table stand cabinet bookcase.
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20th Century English Regency Revival End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Side Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (1st quarter 19th century) rosewood side cabinet with a drawer over 2 brass grill
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Side Cabinet
English Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Side Cabinet
$12,750
H 34 in W 41.5 in D 18.5 in

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Ebonized Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in Hudson, NY
English Regency side cabinet, ebonized wood, paint and gilt decorated in the Chinoiserie style
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Cupboards

Materials

Giltwood

English Regency specimen cabinet on stand
Located in Tacoma, WA
An English Regency yellow chinoiserie decorated fitted specimen cabinet on stand
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20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Regency Period English Mahogany Side Cabinet
Located in London, west Sussex
This stunning Regency period English mahogany side cabinet features a shelved back with ‘S’ scroll
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Mahogany, Silk

Rosewood Side Cabinet
Located in Salisbury, GB
English Regency breakfront side cabinet with brass line inlays Two flanking drawers above
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Antique Early 19th Century Cabinets

Rosewood Side Cabinet
Rosewood Side Cabinet
H 35.83 in W 78.75 in D 17.33 in
Large English Mahogany Chest with Reeded Sides and Secret Drawer
Located in Athens, GA
Large English Regency chest, circa 1820, mahogany with 3 small drawers across the top, only the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19thC English Regency Side Cabinet / Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome rosewood side cabinet or credenza with bronze mounts. Original interior with champagne
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

19thC English Regency Side Cabinet / Credenza
19thC English Regency Side Cabinet / Credenza
H 39.75 in W 43.5 in D 18.25 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Side Cabinet Buffet Credenza
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Lovely quality English reverse-breakfront Regency period buffet with four lower doors, the centre
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Buffets

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Wood

Fine Pair Banded Rosewood English Regency Side Cabinets, C1930s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of satinwood banded Rosewood side cabinets with figural bronze hardware that
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Vintage 1930s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Rosewood

Pair of 20th Century English Regency Style Side Tables/Cabinets
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning pair of 20th century English Regency style side tables/cabinets. A gorgeous and elegant
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20th Century European Side Tables

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Wood

English Regency Mahogany Bowfronted Side Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality regency period mahogany bow Fronted side cabinet having well figured top over
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A magnificent English Regency rosewood side cabinet with its original Porto Oro marble top. Portor
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

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Marble

Regency 19th Century English Mahogany Parcel Gilt Side Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality and very attractive regency period English mahogany side cabinet, or
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Small side cabinets of this basic form are one of the staples of the furniture of the period. The
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

English Regency Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
English regency red and black lacquer side cabinet or credenza with gilding. The chinoiserie
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Antique 19th Century English Credenzas

English Regency Yew Wood Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely English Regency period yew wood side cabinet, probably estate made, the ribbed and shaped
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Antique 1810s English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Yew

English Regency Yew Wood Cabinet
English Regency Yew Wood Cabinet
H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 13.5 in
19th Century English Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Side Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A fine quality Regency rosewood and brass inlaid chiffonier of small proportions. The super
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Rosewood

Tall Antique Side Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Bedside, Nightstand, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique side cabinet. An English, mahogany drawing room cabinet or bedside
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Antique Early 19th Century British Cabinets

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Mahogany

English Regency-Style Mahogany Lattice-Sided 4-Shelf Etagere / Bookshelf
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (late 20th Century) mahogany etagere with latticed sides and four solid
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20th Century British Regency Bookcases

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Bronze

Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, solid rosewood five-drawer study or side table, dating
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

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Rosewood

English Side Lock Semainier with Well Figured Specimen Walnut
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A traditional seven-drawer semainier with dove tailed joinery, magnificent swirled training, round knobs and fine condition. Rosewood cross banding with satin wood string inlay.
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Early 20th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Walnut

Pair of Vintage English Flamed Mahogany Side Lamp End Bed Table Drawers
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage English Georgian style flamed
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20th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Egyptian Revival Side Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful English regency Egyptian revival simulated rosewood and giltwood side cabinet or
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Antique 1810s English Regency Cabinets

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Rosewood, Giltwood

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spectacular English Regency period side cabinet, bookcase or credenza, of rosewood with elaborate
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

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Brass

English Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Side Cabinet, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality diminutive size English Regency rosewood cabinet or chiffonier. Having a pierced
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Regency Mahogany Grille Door Side Cabinet, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A beautiful circa 1820 English Regency period side cabinet, console cabinet, or low press of narrow
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Side Cabinets with Brass Mounts, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional matched pair of mahogany Regency period bow front library side cabinets with brass
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tall, Antique Pair of Regency Side Cabinets, English, Mahogany, Nightstand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the Regency period, circa 1820. Striking pair of side cabinets to enhance any room of a fine home
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Antique Early 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Rosewood Bronze Mounted Two Door Side Cabinet Buffet Server
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality bronze mounted rosewood cabinet that dates to the 1880s and came from
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Antique 1880s English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Bookcase Cabinet, English, Side, Cocktail Cupboard, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bookcase cabinet. An English, rosewood side cocktail cupboard, dating to the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Raise Side Chest/End Table W/Storage Within
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency side chest from the early 20th century. This antique side chest/end table from
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Regency Side Cabinet in Original Paint
Located in Lancashire, GB
English Regency Side Cabinet in Original Paint. This is a beautiful, early 19th century antique
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Antique 1810s British Cupboards

Materials

Pine

English Marble Top Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
An English Regency Side Cabinet or "Side Table" Beautiful refinished with a Tambour Door Above
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Antique 19th Century English Night Stands

Materials

Marble

English Marble Top Mahogany Cabinet
English Marble Top Mahogany Cabinet
H 31 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
Antique English Regency mahogany side cabinet.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency mahogany side cabinet.
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Late Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet. English, Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
# V503 - Late Regency rosewood side cabinet. The stylized leaf, bead and reel carved frieze above a
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Antique English Regency inlaid side cabinet. Mahogany.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency inlaid side cabinet. Mahogany.
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet
Located in Millbrook, NY
Nice English Regency period rosewood side cabinet, of breakfront form. Shaped top over three
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet
Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet
H 36 in W 48.5 in D 17.5 in
A Fine English Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine rosewood Regency side cabinet with breakfront. The highly figured top conforms to the
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood shaped Side Cabinet with brass inalys. English Circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
# X507 - Regency rosewood and brass inlaid bowfront side cabinet of graceful form and narrow
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

A19th Century English Regency Rosewood and Brass side Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine19th century English Regency brass inlaid rosewood side cabinet with black marble top. The
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Elegant Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet labeled "Winter", English C 1820
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Regency rosewood breakfront side cabinet retailed by James Winter. The molded frieze four
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Cabinets

Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet or Chiffonier
Located in London, GB
English Regency rosewood side cabinet with grilled fabric-backed doors, opening to reveal two
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency style side tables
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of English side tables, Regency style. Circa 1940's.
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Vintage 1940s British Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Rosewood Side Cabinet with bold carved details. English, Circa 1835
Located in New York, NY
# X504 - William IV rosewood side cabinet with rectangular amboyna top above a pair of glazed doors
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Amboyna

Stylish Pair Regency Rosewood Side Cabinets. English C 1815
Located in New York, NY
Elegant PAIR Regency rosewood breakfront side cabinets enriched with gilt decoration. The pair of
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Console Tables

English Regency Mahogany Two Door Credenza / Side Cabinet, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal English Regency mahogany two door credenza / side cabinet is made in the early 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

English Regency Rosewood Credenza / Side Cabinet, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant English Regency rosewood brass mounted, brass inlay credenza / side cabinet having two
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

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English Regency Side Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English regency side cabinet available at 1stDibs. An English regency side cabinet — often made from wood, mahogany and rosewood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English regency side cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An English regency side cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one English regency side cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an English Regency Side Cabinet?

Prices for an English regency side cabinet start at $1,770 and top out at $44,500 with the average selling for $5,300.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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