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Victorian Kitchen Shelving

Very Large, Vintage Dresser, Victorian Taste, Ash, Kitchen Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large, vintage dresser in the Victorian taste. A handmade, ash, kitchen cabinet of
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20th Century English Victorian Cabinets

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Ash

Victorian Mahogany Cabinet Carved Freize Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Open To Reveal a Bank of Drawers and Shelving. The Cabinet Having Canted Corners with Carved Decoration
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cabinets

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Mahogany

Victorian Metamorphic Burl Walnut Etagere
Located in Essex, MA
rise providing shelving. Trestle ends with quality carving. Well constructed. Casters.
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

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Walnut

Charles Meeking & Co London Victorian Mirrored Chiffonier Hall Stand
By Charles Meeking & Co
Located in Torquay, GB
furniture makers of Victorian era. Well made solid mahogany antique furniture in great condition given its
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Antique 1870s British Arts and Crafts Corner Cupboards

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Mirror, Wood

Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A characterful tall Victorian dresser unit boasting its original glazing and beautiful red brown
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Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Dressers

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Pine

A Large 19th Century English Pine Housekeeper's Cupboard
Located in Oak Park, MI
shelving and beautiful paneled doors. Lower portion with a cupboard behind two doors. Wooden knob hardware
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cupboards

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Pine

Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
and adjustable shelving. 1860. Reference: 7897 Dimensions 121.5 inches (309 cms) Wide 18.5
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

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Oak

Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet
Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet
H 101.5 in W 121.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Antique Mahogany Three Tier Buffet Table with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Victorian Mahogany three tier Buffet Table, English circa. 1860, having three rectangular shelves
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
pine, these Victorian era cupboards provide abundant storage with classic style. Featuring sets of
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards

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Wood, Pine

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Set of 2 Art Deco Waring and Gillow Chest of Drawers
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Torquay, GB
Antique British Art Deco Queen Anne style solid Mahogany linen press chest of drawers by renown furniture makers Waring & Gillow. Constructed in their Lancaster factory during the Ge...
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Linen Presses

Materials

Wood

Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
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Antique 1880s French Stairs

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Oak

19thC Large English Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 19thC large English housekeepers cupboard (Two central doors replaced)   Measures: W219 x D61 x H240 cm.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Dressers

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Pine

19thC Large English Housekeepers Cupboard
19thC Large English Housekeepers Cupboard
H 94.49 in W 86.23 in D 24.02 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Spruce

Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940 Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase with replaced keys/locks Measures: W219 x D50 x H215 cm Base W216 x D50 x H81 cm Top W219 x D43 x H134 cm.  
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Vintage 1940s English Bookcases

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Pine

Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
H 84.65 in W 86.23 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dressers

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Steel

Antique Early 20th Century Painted Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian style mahogany painted tall boy chest. Finished in black with gold painted accents. Features four dovetailed drawers and a stepback top with two smaller central drawer...
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Dressers

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Mahogany

19thC English Pine Glazed Dresser Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English pine glazed dresser cabinet - Arts & Crafts Two parts Measures: W 157 x D 50 x H 229cm Base W 152 x D 50 x H 84cm Top W 157 x D 34 x H 145cm.   
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Antique 19th Century Dressers

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Pine

19thC English Pine Glazed Dresser Cabinet
19thC English Pine Glazed Dresser Cabinet
H 90.16 in W 61.82 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of serpentine fronted, flamed Mahogany chest of drawers. A good looking, decorative and well made pair. They are based on an ea...
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Drew & Sons London, Victorian Fine Crocodile Vanity Case with Silver Accessories
Located in Torquay, GB
A late Victorian fine crocodile skin travel luggage by Drew & Sons London, circa 1890s. In dark green colour with brassed lock and catches. Opening up to reveal matching green line...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Silver

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 18th Century painted oak housekeepers cupboard. This cupboard provides excellent storage because of how it splits into two halves. It is also a well-proportioned cupboard, ...
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Antique 18th Century British Country Cupboards

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Oak

Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
H 96.07 in W 89.77 in D 21.26 in
19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful antique spiral oak staircase, with a hollow core made in the 19th century. The railing, also in wood, rests on wrought iron rods.
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Antique 19th Century French Adam Style Stairs

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Iron

West Country Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C West Country housekeepers cupboard. 1820. Dimensions 76.5 inches (194 cms) wide 21 inches (53 cms) deep 89 inches (226 cms) high.
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Cupboards

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Pine

West Country Housekeepers Cupboard
West Country Housekeepers Cupboard
H 89 in W 76.5 in D 21 in
Antique French Burr Elm Folding Games Table, 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French burr elm folding games table 19th century. This beautifully figured burr elm games table features quarter-matched burr elm veneer panels to the top and underside p...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Game Tables

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Baize, Elm

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Antique Pitch Pine Press Cupboard Victorian Linen Cabinet Dresser
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
paneled doors enclosed adjustable shelving and raised on plinth base. There are some aged chips. Natural
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Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

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Pine

English Antique Stripped Pine Wardrobe Victorian Cupboard Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
above a pair of paneled doors enclosed shaped shelving and hooks, England, circa 1870.
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Pine

Serpentine Front Kingwood Display Cabinet
Located in Edinburgh, GB
glazed shelving. There is similar glazing and marquetry panelling to the shaped sides, and this sits
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets

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Marble

Serpentine Front Kingwood Display Cabinet
Serpentine Front Kingwood Display Cabinet
H 63.78 in W 34.26 in D 16.54 in
Mid-19th Century Tulipwood & Ormulu Side Cabinet Attributable to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in South Croydon, GB
open shelving to either end. The top has a wide shaped banding and boxwood stringing. A fantastic
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Cabinets

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Tulipwood

British Museum Mahogany Cabinet, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
adjustable shelving above, circa 2000. Measures: Height 215cm (84.6’’) Width 100cm (39.4’’) Depth 53cm
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Cabinets

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Brass

British Museum Mahogany Cabinet, circa 1840
British Museum Mahogany Cabinet, circa 1840
H 84.65 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Antique Teak Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This painted Burmese teak cabinet is from the late Victorian period. It has great arched doors
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Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Antique Teak Cabinet
Antique Teak Cabinet
H 68 in W 45 in D 17 in
Very Large Antique Dresser Victorian, Pine, Kitchen Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large, antique dresser at over 13 feet wide and 9 feet tall. A handmade, Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dressers

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Pine

Large Victorian Metal Industrial Shelving Unit, Shelf, Pigeon Hole, 5 Shelf
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Large Victorian vintage metal frame industrial shelving unit, shelf, pigeon hole. This is a large
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Birch Root Shelving Unit
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic Swedish birch hanging wall shelving, circa 1870. Unusually made in birch root with its
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Shelves

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Birch

19th Century English Glazed Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning mid 19th C English painted kitchen dresser with glazed sliding doors and adjustable
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

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Brass

19th Century Anglo Japanese Tiger Bamboo Shelving Cabinet
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Victorian period Anglo Japanese bamboo shelving unit remains structurally solid and sound, with beautiful
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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Cabinets

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique Ca 1900 Solid Light Oak English Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Markington, GB
Antique Ca 1900 solid light oak English kitchen cabinet, Lovely solid oak cabinet in super
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Dressers

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Oak

Antique Victorian Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Victorian chiffonier cabinet of small proportions & with many fine details. This
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Victorian Satinwood Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of lustrous satinwood, this elegant Victorian-period cabinet demonstrates impeccable
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Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

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Satinwood

Victorian Satinwood Cabinet
Victorian Satinwood Cabinet
H 68.25 in W 42 in D 15.5 in
Victorian Mahogany Maritime Cabinet, 19th Century, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, Victorian display cabinet with maritime proportion. The mahogany in this
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Maritime Cabinet, 19th Century, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, Victorian display cabinet with maritime proportion. The mahogany in this
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

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Mahogany

English Victorian Painted Pine Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful size and style Victorian pine 2 door cupboard with centre display shelving, and original
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Antique 19th Century British Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Shop Fitting Wooden Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
WOODEN FLOOR STANDING SHELF UNIT Originally made for a Victorian shop fitting by Wheeldon & Sons
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Antique 19th Century British Shelves

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Wood

Victorian Solid Walnut Display Cabinet/Etagere
Located in Vancouver, BC
shelving. Beautifully carved back in wonderful condition. ************** Important Customs
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English Cabinets

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Walnut

Victorian Side Cabinet C-GP3
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
flanked by open shelving on either side, circa 1890.  
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Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Side Cabinet C-GP3
Victorian Side Cabinet C-GP3
H 44 in W 54 in D 15 in
Large Victorian English Shop Counter
Located in Calgary, Alberta
bull nosed top held up with 6 bracket corbels and shelving in the back. Would make a great kitchen
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Antique 19th Century British Buffets

Materials

Wood

Large Victorian English Shop Counter
Large Victorian English Shop Counter
H 39 in W 91 in D 26.25 in
19th Century Welsh Pine Shop Counter
Located in Calgary, Alberta
four corbels to the front. The back is open to allow for shelving, dishwasher etc. A perfect kitchen
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Welsh Pine Shop Counter
19th Century Welsh Pine Shop Counter
H 34 in W 117 in D 24 in
19th Century Antique Music Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
, shelving to interior of cabinet. Original finish with age appropriate wear and fade.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Antique Music Cabinet
19th Century Antique Music Cabinet
H 49 in W 22 in D 14.63 in
19th Century English Dresser Base
Located in High Point, NC
opens to reveal shelving. It has a molded edge at the bottom and is raised on hand-turned feet.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Dresser Base
19th Century English Dresser Base
H 34.5 in W 59 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Mckinney, TX
known as a china hutch in America), is a traditional piece of kitchen furniture identified as such as it
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Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Cupboards

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Pine

19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
H 83 in W 57 in D 20 in
19th Century English Cupboard on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
sides and two carved and paneled doors on the front. The doors open to reveal serpentine shelving. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century English Cupboard on Stand
19th Century English Cupboard on Stand
H 60.25 in W 46.75 in D 21.13 in
Oak Horner Brothers Carved China Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
having glass shelving and a group of mirrored backs with oak frames. The bow front flanked by solid wood
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Flame Mahogany Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A 19th century flame mahogany cabinet, with adjustable shelving above a base fitted with an
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cabinets

Flame Mahogany Cabinet
Flame Mahogany Cabinet
H 81.89 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Shotgun Cartridge Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
around the top and simple sides with a single paneled door in the front which opens to reveal shelving
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Shotgun Cartridge Cabinet
19th Century Shotgun Cartridge Cabinet
H 42.5 in W 20.38 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Ship's Hatch Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
shelving.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

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Copper

19th Century Ship's Hatch Cabinet
19th Century Ship's Hatch Cabinet
H 28.5 in W 29.75 in D 10.75 in
19th Century English Carved Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
floral decoration. The doors open to reveal shelving for storage, and are flanked by fluted columns. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

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Oak

19th Century English Carved Cupboard
19th Century English Carved Cupboard
H 49.13 in W 36.13 in D 17.5 in
Antique RJ Horner School Carved Oak and Curved Glass China Cabinet, circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
columns with acanthus capitals, mirrored interior with glass shelving, raised on carved paw feet with
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20th Century American Victorian Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Antique Carved Oak Serpentine RJ Horner Mirrored China Cabinet, circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
back and glass display shelf, lower with wood display shelving (not adjustable), raised on carved claw
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20th Century American Victorian Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Painted and Decoupage Bamboo Side Cabinet
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
recurring images on the top and sides. The door opens to reveal interior shelving.
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20th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Painted and Decoupage Bamboo Side Cabinet
Painted and Decoupage Bamboo Side Cabinet
H 35.25 in W 20.25 in D 14 in
19thC English Ebonised Post Office Sorting Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
proportions with 4 panelled doors, shelving and pidgeon holes for storage. A versatile cabinet that could
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dressers

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Pine

Antique Victorian Pine Housekeepers Cupboard 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
19th century Victorian pine "Housekeepers' cupboard, circa 1890, the corniced upper section with
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Pine Houskeepers Cupboard, 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
19th century Victorian pine "Housekeepers' cupboard, circa 1890, the corniced upper section with
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cupboards

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Pine

Late Victorian Black Painted Pine Chiffonier, circa 1880
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The late Victorian period pine carcass showing the original period black painted finish, now
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Hand-Painted Cupboard Cabinet Sports Locker Antique Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous hand-painted Victorian school sports equipment cabinet, two panelled doors shelving
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

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Oak

Pair of Burr Walnut and Marquetry Antique Pier Cabinets by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Darwen, GB
A fine pair of burr walnut and marquetry inlaid Victorian period antique pier cabinets by Edwards
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Amboyna

Painted Pine Irish Cupboard
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A painted pine cupboard. Twin panelled doors with open shelving behind above two short and one
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Irish Cupboard
Painted Pine Irish Cupboard
H 72.84 in W 55.91 in D 18.51 in
Lamb of Manchester Pair of Walnut & Gilt Metal Mounted Pier Cabinets, circa 1850
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
started in the mid Victorian era. James Lamb was born in 1816, he joined the family business and turned it
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Lamb of Manchester Pair of Walnut & Gilt Metal Mounted Pier Cabinets, circa 1850
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
in the mid Victorian era. James Lamb was born in 1816, he joined the family business and turned it
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Antique Bookcases Lamb of Manchester Walnut Pair of Cabinets, circa 1850
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
started in the mid Victorian era. James Lamb was born in 1816, he joined the family business and turned it
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Green Tile Store Counter
Located in Aurora, OR
hints of detail to this lovely piece. The open back has space for shelving and would make a beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sideboards

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Ceramic, Oak

Green Tile Store Counter
Green Tile Store Counter
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 96 in
15th Century French Style Gothic Revival Oak Cupboard Heavily Carved, circa 1850
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
popularity during the 19th century Victorian period (often referenced as Neo Gothic or Gothic Revival
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Antique 1850s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

15th Century French Style Gothic Revival Oak Cupboard Heavily Carved, circa 1850
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
popularity during the 19th century Victorian period (often referenced as Neo Gothic or Gothic Revival
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Antique 1850s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Victorian Shop Pine Counter Kitchen Island
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
shelving. Great as a freestanding piece or sideboard in the home or commercial property.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Pine

Victorian Shop Pine Counter Kitchen Island
Victorian Shop Pine Counter Kitchen Island
H 36.23 in W 88.98 in D 26.78 in
Gothic Revival Oak Cupboard Heavily Carved, circa 1850
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
popularity during the 19th century Victorian period (often referenced as Neo Gothic or Gothic Revival
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Antique 1850s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Victorian Kitchen Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of victorian kitchen shelving for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and glass. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of victorian kitchen shelving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of victorian kitchen shelving made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of victorian kitchen shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Meeking & Co are consistently popular.

How Much is a Victorian Kitchen Shelving?

Prices for a piece of victorian kitchen shelving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,674 and can go as high as $18,894, while the average can fetch as much as $2,817.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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