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Antique Oak Desktop Letter File Cabinet by American Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Arts and Crafts letter-size oak desktop file cabinet by American Cabinet Company, c. 1900s
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts 36-Drawer File Cabinet by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1900
By American Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts or Victorian solid oak 36-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Bath Cabinet Makers, an Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Dutch Inlaid Scenes
By Bath Cabinet Makers, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Bath cabinet makers. In the Liberty style. An early Arts & Crafts oak break front sideboard with
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

French Oak Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French carved oak 4 door cabinet. Circa 1880. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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19th Century Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Oak Cabinet
French Oak Cabinet
H 65 in W 52 in D 19 in
Golden Oak Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Golden oak cabinet, the carved moulded cornice above two leaded glazed doors. Above a bevelled
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Late 19th Century British Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Golden Oak Cabinet
Golden Oak Cabinet
H 84 in W 41.5 in D 18.5 in
Victorian oak collectors cabinet
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian oak collectors cabinet Here we are pleased to offer you this Victorian oak collectors
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1890s Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Victorian oak collectors cabinet
Victorian oak collectors cabinet
H 12.25 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gothic revival oak cabinet, circa 1920. With a 3 board top with beveled edges, two drawers with
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1920s Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Oak Cabinet
Gothic Revival Oak Cabinet
H 31 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
Carved oak Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century cabinet, the large rectangular well-figured oak top having a molded edge. Above two
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Late 19th Century British Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Carved oak Cabinet
Carved oak Cabinet
H 34.5 in W 56.5 in D 25.5 in
Oak Side Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak cabinet the molded top above a pair of carved paneled doors with iron hinges, opening to reveal
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Early 20th Century British Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Oak Side Cabinet
Oak Side Cabinet
H 46.5 in W 39 in D 14 in
Carved oak display cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak display cabinet the shaped spindle top above large glazed door opening to reveal velvet lined
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Late 19th Century British Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Carved oak display cabinet
Carved oak display cabinet
H 79 in W 44.5 in D 20 in
English Oak Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak display cabinet with block front ends above reeded pilasters, opening the glass doors
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1880s English Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Brass

English Oak Display Cabinet
English Oak Display Cabinet
H 23 in W 21.88 in D 9.75 in
Carved Oak Display Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak display cabinet the projecting molded cornice above a large glazed door encased in carved frame
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Late 19th Century British Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Carved Oak Display Cabinet
Carved Oak Display Cabinet
H 77 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
1800s French Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This antique oak cabinet combines Baroque theatricality with the simple beauty of Provincial
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19th Century French French Provincial Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

1800s French Oak Cabinet
1800s French Oak Cabinet
H 94.5 in W 49.2 in D 24.8 in
English Oak Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak pedestal cabinet, with the top and base having breakfront ends and gadrooned carved
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1840s English Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

English Oak Pedestal Cabinet
English Oak Pedestal Cabinet
H 34.75 in W 25 in D 26 in
Faux Painted Oak Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this English faux painted quarter sawn oak cabinet is faux painted to simulate marble
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1880s English Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

Faux Painted Oak Cabinet
Faux Painted Oak Cabinet
H 36 in W 48 in D 19 in
17th Century Dutch Oak Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 17th century Dutch oak cabinet of nice small proportions and finely balanced carvings to the
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17th Century Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

17th Century Dutch Oak Cabinet
17th Century Dutch Oak Cabinet
H 70.87 in W 57.09 in D 27.56 in
Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1930 Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet, divides into two pieces. sku 1254 W182 x D52 x
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Early 20th Century Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet
Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet
H 77.96 in W 71.66 in D 20.48 in
Jacobean Oak Court Cabinet Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
18th century oak cabinet base with inlaid drawer Has 2 whole on top where top piece would have been.
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18th Century European Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Jacobean Oak Court Cabinet Base
Jacobean Oak Court Cabinet Base
H 41 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Unusual Antique Oak Stationery Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique oak stationery cabinet with a sliding tambour front opening to reveal a fitted
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19th Century English Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Unusual Antique Oak Stationery Cabinet
Unusual Antique Oak Stationery Cabinet
H 12.21 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
1800s French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 1800s French Bleached Oak Cabinet, a true masterpiece of
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19th Century French Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

1800s French Bleached Oak Cabinet
1800s French Bleached Oak Cabinet
H 82.7 in W 49.2 in D 23.2 in
Oak Corner Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Simple yet stately, this corner cabinet was crafted from solid oak and finished with a medium stain
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Early 20th Century Belgian Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Oak Corner Cabinet, circa 1900
Oak Corner Cabinet, circa 1900
H 86.5 in W 46 in D 24.5 in
Chippendale Oak Tea Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Chippendale Style tea cabinet with serving tray. Striking Dutch design from the
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1920s Dutch Chippendale Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Brass

Chippendale Oak Tea Cabinet, 1920s
Chippendale Oak Tea Cabinet, 1920s
H 31.11 in W 37.41 in D 25.6 in
Petite Oak Roll-Top Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
This unique oak cabinet features a roll-top design with three faux drawers on the face. Petite in
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Early 20th Century European Louis Philippe Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Petite Oak Roll-Top Cabinet
Petite Oak Roll-Top Cabinet
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century French Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Neoclassical accents give this Provincial cabinet an air of timeless elegance. Built in France in
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19th Century French French Provincial Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Cabinet
19th Century French Oak Cabinet
H 82.3 in W 81.1 in D 17.7 in
Imposing French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
An elegant Belle Epoque oak bookcase, bleached for a clean and modern look. Top and bottom
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Late 19th Century French Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Imposing French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Imposing French Bleached Oak Cabinet
H 90.75 in W 92.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Pollard Oak Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century pollard oak cabinet or chiffonier, having a mirrored shelf
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1840s British Early Victorian Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century Pollard Oak Cabinet
19th Century Pollard Oak Cabinet
H 47 in W 53.75 in D 18 in
Oak cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slightly rustic French chest of drawers in sun bleached oak. Brass finish hardware and keyhole
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1920s French Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Oak cabinet
Oak cabinet
H 42 in W 49 in D 22 in
18th Century French Oak Cabinet
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique French Provincial chunky oak cabinet or commode with its beautiful old hardware. It is
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

18th Century French Oak Cabinet
18th Century French Oak Cabinet
H 32 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
Antique Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Renaissance-style or baroque oak cabinet has an elaborately carved front that includes a single
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19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet
Antique Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet
H 41.75 in W 35.25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Rustic, Oak Cabinet
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a small cabinet manufactured in Germany. This piece of furniture is of a rustic
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Late 19th Century German Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century Rustic, Oak Cabinet
19th Century Rustic, Oak Cabinet
H 59.06 in W 24.02 in D 14.57 in
Antique Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This extraordinary cabinet is made of the finest oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance
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Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Dutch Renaissance Oak  Cabinet
Antique Dutch Renaissance Oak  Cabinet
H 82.68 in W 68.9 in D 25.6 in
Oak Renaissance Revival Cabinet, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Renaissance Revival cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 18th Century and
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Early 1900s Dutch Renaissance Revival Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Brass

Oak Renaissance Revival Cabinet, 1900s
Oak Renaissance Revival Cabinet, 1900s
H 36.62 in W 35.24 in D 19.3 in
English Oak Carved Serving Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this serving cabinet has a shaped rear gallery. The two doors have recessed panels with
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1840s English Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Brass

English Oak Carved Serving Cabinet
English Oak Carved Serving Cabinet
H 33.75 in W 46.5 in D 18 in
English Oak Wood Clothing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This sturdy chest was made from quarter-sawn oak in the mid-19th century. The inside of the piece
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Mid-19th Century English Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

English Oak Wood Clothing Cabinet
English Oak Wood Clothing Cabinet
H 73 in W 52.5 in D 20.5 in
Rustic German Oak & Horn Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Rustic German (19th Century) oak cabinet with horn trim & carved medallions with flip seat bench
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19th Century German Black Forest Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak, Horn, Stained Glass

Rustic German Oak & Horn Cabinet
Rustic German Oak & Horn Cabinet
H 105 in W 45 in D 30 in
Georgian Oak Cabinet Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III oak low dresser of cabinet form, the top with rounded edge over two drawers with
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1750s Welsh George III Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Georgian Oak Cabinet Dresser
Georgian Oak Cabinet Dresser
H 30.75 in W 58 in D 16 in
Antique Oak Smokers Cabinet, Corner Cabinet, Scotland, 1900, H086
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak smokers cabinet, corner cabinet, Scotland, 1900, H086 Scotland 1900 Solid oak
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Early 1900s Scottish Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5383 Turn of the century oak, tambour fronted filing cabinet of soft colour, having moulded top
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Early 20th Century Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak, Plywood

Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet
Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet
H 35.827 in W 18.898 in D 15.748 in
1930s Industrial Oak Library Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
unique file cabinet from the late Arts and Crafts period, produced by European maker S.M.V. in the 1930s
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Early 20th Century European Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Brass

Victorian Oak Corner Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian solid oak corner cabinet, having a single beveled glass door
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19th Century English Victorian Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Victorian Oak Corner Cabinet
Victorian Oak Corner Cabinet
H 67.33 in W 34.26 in D 18.51 in
Wonderful antique Edwardian oak smokers cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Edwardian oak smokers cabinet having a wonderful antique Edwardian oak smokers
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Wonderful antique Edwardian oak smokers cabinet
Wonderful antique Edwardian oak smokers cabinet
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H 9.65 in W 8.47 in D 6.11 in
Antique 17th Century English Oak Cabinet
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Carved detail borders with on door to top part of cabinet and two doors below, two shelves to
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17th Century Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Antique 17th Century English Oak Cabinet
Antique 17th Century English Oak Cabinet
H 47.64 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
Victorian Oak Collector's Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Victorian oak collector's cabinet. A late 19th century Victorian oak two door collector's
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19th Century English Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Victorian Oak Collector's Cabinet, 19th Century
Victorian Oak Collector's Cabinet, 19th Century
H 13.78 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Pair Monumental English Oak Haberdashery Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Pair monumental English oak haberdashery cabinets (can be split into two sections or
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Early 20th Century Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Pair Monumental English Oak Haberdashery Cabinets
Pair Monumental English Oak Haberdashery Cabinets
H 65.75 in W 119.69 in D 22.05 in
Early 1900s Bar Cabinet in oak
Located in Roma, RM
Early 1900s Bar cabinet in oak Storage unit with doors, food tray, internal shelves and drawers
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Early 20th Century European Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Early 1900s Bar Cabinet in oak
Early 1900s Bar Cabinet in oak
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 16.54 in
Dutch 18th Century Oak Corner Cabinet
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 18th century oak corner cabinet. A late 18th century Dutch oak corner cabinet with a
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Late 18th Century Dutch Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Dutch 18th Century Oak Corner Cabinet
Dutch 18th Century Oak Corner Cabinet
H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 16.15 in
Large English Oak Haberdashery Collectors Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Large English oak Haberdashery Collectors cabinet with 70 drawers Measures: W 126
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Early 1900s British Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Belgian Oak Collectors Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Evergreen, CO
Beautiful from every angle, this oak collector's cabinet features a drop-down door that opens to
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Early 20th Century Belgian Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Belgian Oak Collectors Cabinet, circa 1920
Belgian Oak Collectors Cabinet, circa 1920
H 25.5 in W 29.25 in D 24 in
Very Early European Oak Standing Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Possibly 16th or 17th Century Carved Oak Standing Cabinet with primitive and rustic all over hand
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17th Century European Jacobean Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Very Early European Oak Standing Cabinet
Very Early European Oak Standing Cabinet
H 77.5 in W 33 in D 24.5 in
Wonderful Pair French Carved Oak Cabinets
Located in Seaford, GB
A very impressive and impossible to find pair of French Regence style bookcases or cabinets. These
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Mid-19th Century French Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

Wonderful Pair French Carved Oak Cabinets
Wonderful Pair French Carved Oak Cabinets
H 102.37 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Smokers Cabinet, Wall Cabinet, Scotland 1900, H761
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts & Crafts oak smokers cabinet, wall cabinet, Scotland 1900, H761 Scotland 1900 Solid oak
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Early 1900s Scottish Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Impressive in stature, this antique oak cabinet is built elegantly in design. Crated in France
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19th Century French Neoclassical Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
H 92.9 in W 70.5 in D 27.6 in
19th Century French Oak China Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite 19th Century French Oak China Cabinet exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship
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19th Century French Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

19th Century French Oak China Cabinet
19th Century French Oak China Cabinet
H 94 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and
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1920s Art Deco Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet, 1920s
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
George III Oak Secretaire Estate Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Truly wonderful early 19th Century George III oak secretaire estate cupboard. This cupboard is of
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19th Century British Country Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

George III Oak Secretaire Estate Cabinet
George III Oak Secretaire Estate Cabinet
H 76.38 in W 40.16 in D 16.15 in
19th Century French Oak Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful and unique, this antique oak display cabinet cuts a striking silhouette. Made in France in
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19th Century French French Provincial Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Metal

19th Century French Oak Display Cabinet
19th Century French Oak Display Cabinet
H 87 in W 59.4 in D 20.9 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in the 19th century, this French wooden cabinet is impressive in stature and blends
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19th Century French Neoclassical Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
H 98.8 in W 78.7 in D 28.3 in
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful late 18th century cabinet in the best quality solid oak. This is a typical 'kussenkast
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Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
H 75.99 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Continental Horn and Oak Gun Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Continental German (19th Century) horn and oak gun cabinet with deer carved pediment.
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19th Century German Rustic Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Oak, Horn, Glass

Continental Horn and Oak Gun Cabinet
Continental Horn and Oak Gun Cabinet
H 96 in W 37 in D 17.5 in
1780s Flemish Eight-Door Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak cabinet from Belgium, produced circa 1780. In excellent working condition, this 18th
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Late 18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets

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Brass

1780s Flemish Eight-Door Oak Cabinet
1780s Flemish Eight-Door Oak Cabinet
H 86.6 in W 78.7 in D 24 in
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Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of oak antique cabinets oak cabinets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique oak antique cabinets oak cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are all kinds of oak antique cabinets oak cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Victorian and Arts and Crafts oak antique cabinets oak cabinets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made oak antique cabinets oak cabinets over the years, but those made by Globe Wernicke, Liberty & Co. and Shapland & Petter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets?

Prices for oak antique cabinets oak cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, oak antique cabinets oak cabinets begin at $15 and can go as high as $15,675,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,990.

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.

Questions About Oak Antique Cabinets Oak Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.

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