British Cabinets

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1880 antique Victorian burr walnut library bookcase with gothic style glazed doors. Th...

This magnificent antique English cabinet is a striking example of the Biedermeier style, a design movement that flourished between 1815 and 1848. Renowned for its simplicity, eleganc...

A lovely quality mid 19th Century flame mahogany chiffonier / cabinet, having a shaped and moulded carved scrolled pediment above a two shelves with oval flame mahogany back panels,...

A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality. George III-period, circa 1760. The bold, detachable, swan-neck pediment carved with 'Gothic' open fretwork, spiral rosettes and a dentil cornice. The pediment is centred by a small platform below which is a fluted panel. The bookcase / china cabinet section with two, thirteen-pane glazed doors, with three original adjustable shelves with applied beadings for the display of china etc. The base with a pull-out writing section fitted with small drawers, two of which have secret releases. These secret drawers are faced with blind-fret 'Gothic' tracery, and centred by a carved, shaped arch. The base with three cock-beaded drawers, and raised on its original bracket feet which are faced with blind fret. This fine, sophisticated and well-proportioned example of a secretaire / secretary / cabinet / desk / bookcase is remarkable for having survived in its original state including all swan-neck handles and locks. Of superb quality, color, patination, and well figured throughout. With mahogany drawer linings: further confirmation of its superlative quality. Measures: 42" wide (107 cm) 23" deep 58.5 cm) 95" high (241 cm) - without cartouche. A related antique bureau cabinet...

This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exceptional artistry, it is a work of royal and historic significance that exudes power in each and every detail. The broken pediment at its apex features the simplified royal coat of arms bearing the king’s crown, while the interior is adorned by portraits of the British Royal Family. Placed within the ambassador’s St. Petersburg home, this entirely unique piece of furniture would have been a potent reminder of England's grandeur and political importance. Relations between England and Russia during this period were at an all-time high. Peter the Great had traveled to England in 1698 as part of his widely known “Grand Embassy” tour, wherein he attempted to gain foreign support against the Ottoman Empire. He spent a period of nearly four months there, meeting with King William III and his court on numerous occasions. Noted academic Arthur MacGregor wrote concerning the impact of the trip, “For two decades following Peter's visit, British influence in Russia reached a peak. It manifested itself in social custom, in craft practice and in ships and naval organization... it reached a significant sector of the population before relations cooled once again and the two nations pulled back from this era of unprecedented cordiality.” First and foremost, however, it is a reminder of British might and influence. By the reign of King George I, England had come into its own as a world power. Unique in its design, this cabinet is a reflection of the country’s might. It is crafted from the highest-quality solid walnut and burr walnut adorned by gilded lock plates and engraved hinges. The presence of ormolu at its apex and lining the doors was a rarity for this period, and its addition makes manifest the importance of the design. The outer doors open to reveal multiple interiors, including fifteen separate drawers around a central cupboard; the cupboard doors each bear mezzotint portraits of George I and his father, Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover. An etching after the portrait of George I dating to circa 1716 is in London’s Royal Academy. A second, inner pair of doors are adorned by mezzotints of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later Queen Caroline and George II), which are both after portraits by Sir Godfrey Kneller dated 1716 in the Royal Collection. A final portrait is revealed on the very interior of the cabinet, where a mezzotint of Frederick, Anne, Amelia and Caroline, children of the Prince of Wales, resides. An etching (circa 1715-1720) after this portrait can be found in the National Portrait Gallery (London). Apart from its abundance of royal portraiture, the cabinet features stunning painted decoration, including floral designs as well as clouds, birds and trees in a bucolic motif reminiscent of Eden. Its lower portion is a study in both form and function, featuring a fitted secrétaire-drawer above three additional drawers for storage. The cabinet appears in The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture by R. Edwards from 1964, a text that is regarded as the bible of British furniture design. Edwards describes it as a “writing cabinet...given by George I to the British Ambassador at the Russian court.” The cabinet was likely made for the 18th-century German diplomat and writer Friedrich Christian Weber, who represented English interests at the Russian court from 1714 until 1719. Although Weber’s tenure as ambassador was relatively short, while in St. Petersburg, he authored his account entitled Das veraenderte Russland (The Present State of Russia), which was published in three volumes in 1721, 1739 and 1740. It may, however, also have been made for George Douglas, 2nd Earl of Dumbarton, who served as ambassador alongside Weber in 1716. Diplomatic relations ceased between the two countries in 1721. In 1928, the cabinet appeared for sale at the International Exhibition of Antiques & Works of Art in Olympia. It had previously been in the collection of the Woltner family of Bordeaux, the celebrated vintners who owned the estate Château Laville Haut-Brion and produced wine of the same name. According to the family, Monsieur Woltner was given the cabinet as a gift from an aunt who lived in Russia for many years. After leaving the Woltner collection, the cabinet was acquired by William Berry...

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet Circa 1890 An elegant late Victorian mahogany inlaid display cabinet of refined proportions. The upper section features a shaped pediment wi...

A very impressive antique Georgian style concave corner cabinet. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1930’s period. The quality is excellent, this is a great si...

Circa 1780 George III period bedside cabinet commode, English. Mahogany with ebony geometric inlaid cabinet doors. The lower section now as a drawer rather than a chamber pot holder....

Mahogany, satinwood and marquetry inlaid corner cabinet, the architecturally moulded cornice above two glazed doors enclosing two fixed shelves. ...

Antique Victorian quality mahogany display cabinet with original painted decoration having a swan neck pediment above a pair of mahogany serpentine shaped glazed doors with original ...

One of the most amazing cabinets Ive seen! Vintage 1950s china cabinet by Maitland & Glascoe. Made in London. I believe this is Mahogany wood as ...

A William and Mary Gilt-Japanned Chinoiserie cabinet on gilt wood stand. The cabinet depicting Court and rural scenes, with pierced and engraved strapwork mounts and elaborate escutc...

Dr C Dresser attributed an Aesthetic Movement ebonized display cabinet with incised and gilded zig-zag decoration. Probably made for Bushloe House. I wa...

Fine Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Display Cabinet Black & Gold Decoration, Moulded & Shaped cornice, Single Centre Door with three quarter glazed Bevelled Glass, Chinoiserie panel beneath Pair Bowfronted 3 quarter glazed Bevelled glass panels each side, with Chinoiserie Decorated Panels beneath Each Side with bevelled Glazed Glass panels, & Chinoiserie decorated Panels Beneath, Working lock & key open to reveal: Chinoiserie framed mirrored...

A finely crafted campaign-style chest by the Beacon Hill Collection, circa 1960s–70s. Made in three stacking sections, this piece draws inspiration from 19th-century British military...

This is a lovely mahogany corner cabinet in the 18th century Georgian styling. The top has two glass doors with 13 panels of hand glazed glass panels in each door. Behind which is a ...

19th century chinoiserie display cabinet with glass shelves, two hidden drawers, and opening to two bottom doors.

Regency style rosewood bookcase with gilt and ebonized accents, grillwork cabinet doors above and curtained doors hiding six (6) interior drawers below, 19th century England.

Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood inlaid corner cabinet by Maple & Co. having a shaped pediment top, seven bevelled edge mirrors, display shelves supported by turned c...

Arts and Crafts Mahogany Music Cabinet designed by G M Ellwood made by J S Henry with a Scottish style enamel plaque to the centre of the upper door, the plaque attributed to Jessie M King...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England vintage mahogany open library bookcase with twin drawers This piece is in good used condition, the drawers run ...

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Side Cabinet with Tamboor Door, Lift Top & Inlay

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of burr walnut Waring & Gillow 1932 bedside lamp wine table cupboards These are very good looking well made and decorative pi...

A rare Arts & Crafts oak record cabinet for holding 1978 (LP's do not fit into this cabinet but singles do). With a roll up door retaining the original key ...

An outstanding 19th century Victorian antique carved mirrored walnut credenza with a magnificent carved solid walnut mirror back and spectacular ...

A Pair of Matching Edwardian Handcrafted Pot Cupboards With Brass Drop Handles With Attractively Arranged Flame Mahogany Veneer Fronts With Wood Inlay Price is for the pair

Bruce Talbert attributed to Gillows. A rare Aesthetic Movement oak cabinet with parcel-gilt carving to the demilune doors depicting vine grapes and a butterfly to the right, and the...

Antique quality Edwardian mahogany inlaid corner cabinet having a fine inlay decoration which makes this an altogether striking piece. It boasts a charming shaped inlaid gallery top ...

19th Century mahogany chiffonier / side cabinet, the arched cornice with a panelled back, finely turned columns supporting a single shelf, the bottom section having two frieze drawer...

A Pair of Matching Edwardian Sheraton Revival Handcrafted Pot Cupboards With Brass Drop Handles With Attractively Arranged Flame Mahogany Veneer Fronts With Wood Inlay. Ideal for th...

An Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Corner Cabinet with floral decoration to the upper shelf area, and to the doors incised decoration of circul...

This is an antique music cabinet. An English, walnut and glass display case or bookcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Of delig...

This is a splendid antique Victorian satinwood bedside cabinet, circa 1880 in date. This superb antique cabinet features attractive marquetry decoration. The bedside cabinet has a ...

An exhibition quality mid 19th century burr walnut Credenza, or side cabinet, of good bold proportion Having superbly figured top over two panelled Central doors, flanked by bowed...

A fine 19th century Regency Rosewood and parcel gilt credenza

18th century Welsh oak dresser from England. The piece has lovely rich color and wonderful graining throughout. The crown sits atop gorgeous wide bac...

Edwardian oak server from England, circa 1910. The top is wonderfully grained and has a plate rail along the back and a beveled edge. This follows down to s...

This exquisite Edwardian mahogany shop display dresser, crafted in 1902 for a Devon jewellery shop, showcases a stunning mirrored back and elegant glass shelving, perfect for highlig...

This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a genuinely rare design Art Deco display cabinet, this being one of the best examples in figured walnut. If you want a focal point or a wow ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare, original William IV oversized side cupboards with Lion hairy paw feet These are exquisite, I’ve honestly never ...

Elegant English Regency period, circa 1815, étagère or library stand of unusual form having solid mahogany construction with top platform on turned colonette-form supports with ball turned finials above single door locking cabinet with real leather-bound book spine veneer above lozenge band of boxwood inlay on bulbous turned feet. Book spines are 'Dickens Works...

This is a large antique pier cabinet. An English, walnut glazed display cupboard by Druce & Co, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Superior Victorian craftsmanship w...

Pair Antique English Victorian burled walnut side tables, circa 1870.

This is an antique pier cabinet. An English, walnut and boxwood glazed bookcase or display cupboard, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. ...

A late 18th Century Sheraton period harewood Display Cabinet on Stand, of unusual small proportions. The piece, with yew-wood panels crossbanded throughout in purpleheart, having ar...

English 19th century Kentian style cupboard with gilded, carved wood details.

A smaller-scale English mid-Victorian bookcase in exotic wood with Gothic arch profile doors. Adjustable upper shelves and single shelf in cabinet base. C. 1850.

Very nice Octangle shaped Drink Cabinet .Mahogany ,comes with a Embossed Green Leather top . Good condition . Warm Mahogany color .

A fine early 18th century (circa 1710) oak tridarn cabinet, made in Wales in 3 sections. The cabinet has a moulded cornice above an open space above three panel cabinet doors. The up...

This is a stylish antique Victorian burr walnut table top cigar humidor or collectors table-top cabinet, Circa 1870 in date. The cabinet features two doors fitted with the original ...

An extraordinary antique English George IV library cabinet circa 1820. Features a long, rectangular breche marble top in beautiful white, orange, and violet, surmounting a stately bo...

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. A fine exhibition quality 'New Art' Arts and Crafts display cabinet. A well executed design with such fine a...

Unusual form originally having a backboard. With marble top with raised arched ends with bronze wreaths and mask over a long drawer and pair of grill doo...

English Fumed Oak hand made drinks cabinet and wall cabinet. Unique and hand crafted design with adjustable shelving to store your treasured items, drinks and glasses. Only the best ...

An early 20th century industrial pigeon hole storage unit, good size with 48 pigeon holes. The piece is made using steel rods and bolts and is ...

A rare and exceptional pair of early 19th-century English Regency chinoiserie lacquered cabinets, masterfully hand-crafted and exquisitely decorated. Each cabinet features a rectangu...

Circa 1870 Large 19th C English mahogany glazed apothecary wall cabinet sku 577 Measures: W262 x D34 x H75 cm.

With a pair of doors with elaborate brass hinges and overall Asian inspired decoration opening to an interior of drawers with brass bail handles. The slightly later base with Asian i...

A George II Lacquered-Brass and Chinese Coromandel Cabinet on Stand, Cabinet and stand mid 18th Century, the panels early 18th Century Provenance: Walter, 5th Duke of Buccleuch...

Regency rosewood cabinet with bronze and carved giltwood. Beautiful gilded bronze decoration and an unusual green and white marble top. Underneath there are intricately carved decora...