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English Renaissance Cabinet

Carved English Cabinet - Renaissance - Louis Philippe period - 19th England
Carved English Cabinet - Renaissance - Louis Philippe period - 19th England

Carved English Cabinet - Renaissance - Louis Philippe period - 19th England

$2,651Sale Price|20% Off

H 51.19 in W 27.17 in D 16.34 in

Carved English Cabinet - Renaissance - Louis Philippe period - 19th England

By Holland & Sons

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Small sideboard, cupboard, English oak cabinet Richly molded and carved. Opens with 2

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Wood

c. 1850 English Mahogany Renaissance Revival Corner Library Cabinet
c. 1850 English Mahogany Renaissance Revival Corner Library Cabinet

c. 1850 English Mahogany Renaissance Revival Corner Library Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

This monumental Victorian corner cabinet is crafted in richly toned mahogany with deeply molded

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Mahogany

English Renaissance Oak Sideboard
English Renaissance Oak Sideboard

English Renaissance Oak Sideboard

$21,500

H 50 in W 73 in D 22.25 in

English Renaissance Oak Sideboard

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style (19th Century) oak carved sideboard cabinet with 4 Wainscot paneled doors

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Sideboards

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Oak

English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf
English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf

English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf

$7,600

H 20 in W 19 in D 15.5 in

English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style carved stripped wood wall shelf with head of bearded man wearing crown

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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English Renaissance Style Pictorial Mahogany and Iron Highboy Cabinet
English Renaissance Style Pictorial Mahogany and Iron Highboy Cabinet

English Renaissance Style Pictorial Mahogany and Iron Highboy Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style (19th-20th century) highboy cabinet with a painted pastoral scene on the

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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style
Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style

Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique display cabinets, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster Constructed in mahogany

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

English Renaissance Style Stained Oak Armoire
English Renaissance Style Stained Oak Armoire

English Renaissance Style Stained Oak Armoire

$16,750

H 78 in W 38.5 in D 15 in

English Renaissance Style Stained Oak Armoire

Located in Queens, NY

"English Renaissance-style (19th Century) stained oak 2 door armoire cabinet with linen fold design

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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Renaissance 17th Century Solid Oak Chest Trunk
English Renaissance 17th Century Solid Oak Chest Trunk

English Renaissance 17th Century Solid Oak Chest Trunk

Located in Vero Beach, FL

English Renaissance 17th Century Solid Oak Chest Trunk Spectacular period Renaissance oak chest

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Antique 17th Century English Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Iron

19th Century English Renaissance Revival Wooden Buffet in Original Patina
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Wooden Buffet in Original Patina

19th Century English Renaissance Revival Wooden Buffet in Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

A grand 19th Century English Renaissance Revival buffet showcasing the ornate craftsmanship of its

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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Wood

English 19th Century Carved Satinwood Cabinet
English 19th Century Carved Satinwood Cabinet

English 19th Century Carved Satinwood Cabinet

$116,166

H 99 in W 62 in D 18 in

English 19th Century Carved Satinwood Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A magnificently carved display cabinet of exhibition quality. The maker has chosen to use a

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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Mirror, Satinwood

Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar

Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

the drawers. This chest exhibits the mastery of English Late-Renaissance, cabinet making combining

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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...

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Cedar

Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings
Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings

Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings

$5,491Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.38 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in

Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings

Located in Casteren, NL

decoration carries the characteristic relief of Renaissance and early Baroque influences, where symmetry and

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Antique Mid-17th Century British Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings
Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings

Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings

$5,681Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.14 in W 50.01 in D 23.23 in

Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings

Located in Casteren, NL

ornaments. The lid is paneled in three sections, reflecting the careful craftsmanship for which English

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Antique Early 18th Century English Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique late 17th century English honey color chest or trunk with rich carvings
Antique late 17th century English honey color chest or trunk with rich carvings

Antique late 17th century English honey color chest or trunk with rich carvings

$7,290Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.96 in W 58.67 in D 23.23 in

Antique late 17th century English honey color chest or trunk with rich carvings

Located in Casteren, NL

This antique oak chest, dating from the early 17th century, is a remarkable example of early European craftsmanship, combining strength with refined decorative detail. Made entirely ...

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Antique Late 17th Century Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Oak

English Renaissance Walnut Hutch Cabinet
English Renaissance Walnut Hutch Cabinet

English Renaissance Walnut Hutch Cabinet

$14,500

H 80 in W 57 in D 24 in

English Renaissance Walnut Hutch Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style (18/19th Century) walnut hutch cabinet with 2 shelves under a carved

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Antique Late 18th Century British Renaissance Cabinets

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Walnut

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English Oak Renaissance Revival Cabinet
English Oak Renaissance Revival Cabinet

English Oak Renaissance Revival Cabinet

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H 53 in W 49 in D 16.5 in

English Oak Renaissance Revival Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a really nice example of an early 20th century English oak Renaissance Revival cabinet

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Early 20th Century English Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century English Renaissance Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet
19th Century English Renaissance Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet

19th Century English Renaissance Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English Renaissance armoire, wardrobe, cabinet features stately architecture and

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Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

English Renaissance Credenza
English Renaissance Credenza

English Renaissance Credenza

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H 45 in W 59.5 in D 20 in

English Renaissance Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

Perfect for creating an Old World ambiance, this Antique English Renaissance Credenza was carved by

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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Credenzas

19thCentury English Carved Oak Wine Cabinet Stand Renaissance Gothic Vestment
19thCentury English Carved Oak Wine Cabinet Stand Renaissance Gothic Vestment

19thCentury English Carved Oak Wine Cabinet Stand Renaissance Gothic Vestment

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century English carved oak wine cabinet stand renaissance gothic vestment ~Direct from

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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Walnut Cabinet in the Renaissance Manner by Gillows
19th Century English Walnut Cabinet in the Renaissance Manner by Gillows

19th Century English Walnut Cabinet in the Renaissance Manner by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A Gillows Cabinet in the Renaissance Manner Constructed in walnut, part ebonised, and dressed with

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Walnut

19th Century English Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet Renaissance Baroque Book Shelf
19th Century English Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet Renaissance Baroque Book Shelf

19th Century English Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet Renaissance Baroque Book Shelf

Located in Shreveport, LA

antique English bookcase has it all!!~ ~Great versatile size (not too large or too small) with lots of

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Antique 1890s English Renaissance Bookcases

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Oak

19th Century English Renaissance Bookcase
19th Century English Renaissance Bookcase

19th Century English Renaissance Bookcase

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H 102.5 in W 47 in D 0.1 in

19th Century English Renaissance Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite 19th century English Renaissance bookcase provides display and storage in Old World

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Oak

Antique English 18th Century Renaissance Buffet
Antique English 18th Century Renaissance Buffet

Antique English 18th Century Renaissance Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

English 18th century Renaissance buffet features hand-carved likenesses of the family who commissioned it

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Antique 1790s English Renaissance Buffets

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Oak

19th Century English Renaissance Secretary, Bookcase
19th Century English Renaissance Secretary, Bookcase

19th Century English Renaissance Secretary, Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning 19th century English Renaissance Secretary, bookcase provides display, storage, and a

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Revival Secretaires

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Oak

English Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Desk
English Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Desk

English Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Desk

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H 52 in W 55 in D 27.5 in

English Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

English carved oak renaissance revival desk with carved drawer-fronts and pull-out tooled leather

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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Desks

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Stripped Oak English Renaissance Open Bookcase
19th Century Stripped Oak English Renaissance Open Bookcase

19th Century Stripped Oak English Renaissance Open Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century stripped oak English Renaissance open bookcase is a grand way to display your books

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Antique 1840s English Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Cabinet of Nice Proportions
19th Century English Oak Cabinet of Nice Proportions

19th Century English Oak Cabinet of Nice Proportions

Located in Dallas, TX

Absolutely gorgeous early 19th century. Renaissance style, English oak cabinet of nice proportions

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Antique Early 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Oak

English Renaissance Revival Bleached Server with Drawers and Barley Twist Legs
English Renaissance Revival Bleached Server with Drawers and Barley Twist Legs

English Renaissance Revival Bleached Server with Drawers and Barley Twist Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite English late 19th century bleached server features a rectangular top with beveled

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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sideboards

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Brass

19th Century Grand English Renaissance Stripped Solid Oak Barley Twist Bookcase
19th Century Grand English Renaissance Stripped Solid Oak Barley Twist Bookcase

19th Century Grand English Renaissance Stripped Solid Oak Barley Twist Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Renaissance bookcase features four barley twist columns turned from Stripped Solid Oak framing the three

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Antique 1840s English Renaissance Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

English 1880 Renaissance Revival Server with Four Drawers and Barley Twist Legs
English 1880 Renaissance Revival Server with Four Drawers and Barley Twist Legs

English 1880 Renaissance Revival Server with Four Drawers and Barley Twist Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite English late 19th century server features a rectangular top with beveled edge over

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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sideboards

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Brass

English Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Sideboard, C.1870
English Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Sideboard, C.1870

English Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Sideboard, C.1870

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

griffith supports to upper shelf. English c. 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Buffets

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Oak

19th Century English Small Carved Oak Corner Wall Cabinet Victorian Stag Deer
19th Century English Small Carved Oak Corner Wall Cabinet Victorian Stag Deer

19th Century English Small Carved Oak Corner Wall Cabinet Victorian Stag Deer

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ Direct from England ~ Gorgeous antique English oak carved corner wall cabinet ~ Very old, hand

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Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

19th century Petite Antique English Corner Cabinet Carved Oak British Bookcase
19th century Petite Antique English Corner Cabinet Carved Oak British Bookcase

19th century Petite Antique English Corner Cabinet Carved Oak British Bookcase

Located in Shreveport, LA

Petite 19th century Antique English Corner Cabinet Carved Oak British Bookcase Shelf. From our

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Antique 1890s British Renaissance Corner Cupboards

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Oak

Antique English Gothic Revival Wall Shelf Carved Oak Hanging Display Rack c1880
Antique English Gothic Revival Wall Shelf Carved Oak Hanging Display Rack c1880

Antique English Gothic Revival Wall Shelf Carved Oak Hanging Display Rack c1880

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Gothic Revival Wall Shelf Carved Oak Hanging Display Rack c1880. Direct from

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Antique 1880s British Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

FAQ WITH ENGLISH FURNITURE  London, 19th Century from 'Mappin & Webb Ltd.
FAQ WITH ENGLISH FURNITURE  London, 19th Century from 'Mappin & Webb Ltd.

FAQ WITH ENGLISH FURNITURE London, 19th Century from 'Mappin & Webb Ltd.

Located in Madrid, ES

FAQ WITH ENGLISH FURNITURE London, 19th Century from 'Mappin & Webb Ltd.', Oak furniture with

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century English Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet Mirror Renaissance Lion
19th Century English Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet Mirror Renaissance Lion

19th Century English Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet Mirror Renaissance Lion

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from England, a stunning antique English carved oak sideboard cabinet, over 6 ft. tall and

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Antique 1890s English Renaissance Sideboards

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Oak

English Renaissance Revival Oak Storage Cabinet with Bone and Pearl Inlay
English Renaissance Revival Oak Storage Cabinet with Bone and Pearl Inlay

English Renaissance Revival Oak Storage Cabinet with Bone and Pearl Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Renaissance Revival oak livery cupboard from the early 18th century with drawers, bone

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Antique Early 18th Century English Renaissance Revival Cupboards

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

English Oak Court Cabinet
English Oak Court Cabinet

English Oak Court Cabinet

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H 57 in W 64.5 in D 21.75 in

English Oak Court Cabinet

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

64.5" wide x 21.75" deep x 57" high English Oak Court Cabinet, Dated 1751 This 263 year old

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Cabinets

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Oak

18th Century English Renaissance Secretary Bookcase
18th Century English Renaissance Secretary Bookcase

18th Century English Renaissance Secretary Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional 18th century English Renaissance secretary bookcase displays wonderful rural

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Antique 1790s English Renaissance Revival Secretaires

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Oak

Antique English Server Sideboard Buffet 2-Tier Renaissance Oak 2 Drawers 19th C
Antique English Server Sideboard Buffet 2-Tier Renaissance Oak 2 Drawers 19th C

Antique English Server Sideboard Buffet 2-Tier Renaissance Oak 2 Drawers 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

Gorgeous antique English oak 2-tier Renaissance Revival server, sideboard or buffet with center

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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sideboards

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Oak

19th Century Hand-Carved Display Cabinet
19th Century Hand-Carved Display Cabinet

19th Century Hand-Carved Display Cabinet

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H 84 in W 34 in D 19 in

19th Century Hand-Carved Display Cabinet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful hand-carved oak English cabinet in the Renaissance Revival style. A single glass door

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Antique 17th century English Blackened Oak Chest or Trunk with Rich Carvings
Antique 17th century English Blackened Oak Chest or Trunk with Rich Carvings

Antique 17th century English Blackened Oak Chest or Trunk with Rich Carvings

Located in Casteren, NL

This impressive English chest, crafted from ebonized oak, dates from the second half of the 17th

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Antique Late 17th Century English Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Oak

English Renaissance Revival Oak Secretary
English Renaissance Revival Oak Secretary

English Renaissance Revival Oak Secretary

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H 75.6 in W 43.75 in D 21.8 in

English Renaissance Revival Oak Secretary

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century, English Renaissance Revival oak secretary.

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Secretaires

Materials

Oak

English Oak Renaissance Revival Dresser Base
English Oak Renaissance Revival Dresser Base

English Oak Renaissance Revival Dresser Base

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H 35.75 in W 71.5 in D 23 in

English Oak Renaissance Revival Dresser Base

Located in Culver City, CA

. Done in the Renaissance Revival style, the oak dresser base has heavily carved elements throughout. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Revival Dressers

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Oak

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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Monumental Pine Bookcase Sectional Wall Library 15 ft.

Monumental Pine Bookcase Sectional Wall Library 15 ft.

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet
Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

$13,750

H 73 in W 113 in D 22.5 in

Antique 56-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Large, wooden apothecary with ample storage. This piece features solid oak construction on which a rich brown stain has been applied, accentuating the oak's gorgeous woodgrain. Wit...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
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Located in London, GB

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

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Wood, Pine

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$112,438 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Early American Tobacco Store Cabinet
Early American Tobacco Store Cabinet

Early American Tobacco Store Cabinet

$9,350

H 72 in W 62 in D 17 in

Early American Tobacco Store Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Late Victorian-period (c. 1890) tobacco store cabinet, constructed of wood. 62"W x 17"D x 72"H. The upper portion of this cabinet measures 62"W x 17"D x 42"H. This early store cab...

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French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th
French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th

French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th

$1,514Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.88 in W 33.67 in D 18.31 in

French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Credenza, Drinks cabinet, Cabinet, Sideboard in beech carved on its 3 facades. The splashback is decorated with fine sculpted figures of fruit, fruit baskets, plants and birds, proba...

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English Renaissance Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English renaissance cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every English renaissance cabinet was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English renaissance cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An English renaissance cabinet, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one English renaissance cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mappin & Webb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an English Renaissance Cabinet?

Prices for an English renaissance cabinet start at $1,225 and top out at $199,316 with the average selling for $5,600.

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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