British Cabinets

An English nicely-carved and tall wooden display and closed storage cabinet. This vintage cabinet from England is nicely sized, standing approxi...

Pair of figured mahogany cabinets, the rectangular tops above a pair of well-figured mahogany doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior. The cabinets are adorned with fl...

Rosewood China Cabinet, circa 1878, designed by Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) for Collinson & Lock, London. From the Collection of Eaton Hall, Cheshire, England. The Eaton Hall cabinet, circa 1878, in rosewood, the scroll-carved broken arched Queen Anne pediment above a dentil and moulded frieze, with a pair of astragal glazed doors flanked by shelves beneath fielded panels, above a central drawer and semi-circular cupboards, the moulded top above a pair of panelled doors with an open panelled section beneath, on shaped splayed feet, japanesque engraved brass handles, hinges and lockplates, stamped 'Collinson and Lock, London 7480', the handles, hinges and lockplates all stamped 'Elsleys, Gt Portland St, London'. Provenance: Eaton Hall, Cheshire. A previous owner purchased this lot from a sale of the contents at Sweetenhams of Chester, 20th and 21st May 1959, where it states:- '283. Rosewood display cabinet, the upper portion enclosed with astragal glazed doors with side shelves, the lower portion enclosed with two panelled doors. This was the last mention of the Rosewood cabinet before it was sold. This piece has many features, which firmly show Godwin's hand at work, i.e. Queen Anne broken pediment, (Soros, Susan Weber 'The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin', Butterfly cabinet, p. 227; and a Queen Anne cabinet p. 269 and an 'over door', p. 251), the dentil moulding to the top is identical to the Butterfly cabinet, the astragal glazed doors and panelled lower doors identical to a design for a table for Grey Towers (Susan Soros, 'Secular Furniture', p. 157 and similar detail to the doors on two cabinets on pp. 222-223). The semi-circular central side doors and semi-circular open shelves above are identical to a dressing table and a sketch for a dresser (Susan Soros, 'Secular Furniture', p. 211), a design for a mantelpiece (Susan Soros, 'Secular Furniture', p. 248) and a design for a buffet (Susan Soros, 'Secular Furniture', p. 265). The integrated design of solids and voids in many of his cabinet designs and the framed back panels to each individual shelf and framed panels to each side is typical of his work. The splayed front feet are identical to the Four Seasons cabinet (Susan Soros, 'Secular Furniture', p. 217). The elongated handles with japanesque engraved backplates simulate Japanese woven rush work (Susan Soros, 'E.W. Godwin Aesthetic Movement, Architect and Designer', p. 303, fig. 11-10 and Susan Soros, 'Secular Furniture', p. 268) a detail he used in many combinations. 'Sheraton and Queen Anne in Japan at Eaton Hall' only Godwin could have designed this exceptional work of art. Possibly part of a larger commission, the Eaton Hall archivist also found a Collinson and Lock billiard table in the inventory at Eaton Hall. Godwin is known to have designed billiard tables for Collinson and Lock, a design appears in his sketchbook on the 6th of October 1873, carved in the Jacobean style with circular decorations of white storks in relief interspersed with square panels. A corresponding entry on the 7th of October 1873 it shows that he designed it for the McLaren house, a large commission that Godwin did at Adison Rd, Kensington. The third Marquis of Westminster, who later became the 2nd Duke of Westminster, commissioned Sir Alfred Waterhouse to substantially remodel and rebuild Eaton Hall. The work began in 1869 and reached its completion in 1883. The large drawing room can be seen in a photograph taken, circa 1887, pl. 199 in Cooper, Jeremy. Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors, in which Cooper mentions that the Duke had spent 600,000 pounds on the decoration alone and that Heaton, Butler and Bayne carried out the work. In 1885, an inventory of the contents of Eaton Hall was carried out, and it is precisely at this point in time that the cabinet receives its first mention. Having occupied a place in the Ormand Sitting Room, 72 on the ground floor of the North Wing of the Waterhouse Hall, the cabinet was described as, 'A Rosewood china cabinet with cupboards beneath and glass fronts at the top, 50ins'. The cabinet is then mentioned again in a 1917 inventory in the Angel Bedroom. The cabinet made its next appearance in 1931 in the 'Declaration of Trusts', which was a valuation of the contents of Eaton Hall, appearing as T86/27 in the Stewards Offices with a similar description, and then finally in the 1959 sale catalogue mentioned above. Sotheby's and various other local auctioneers held many sales of the various contents of Eaton Hall from 1955 through to 1961 until the Hall was demolished in 1961. This description was compiled with the generous help and assistance of the Grosvenor Estate's Archive Department, Eaton Hall, Cheshire. Collinson and Lock of London...

English Regency mahogany book case with an arched cornice, corner urn finials resting on oval floral satinwood inlaid plinths, centered satinwood in...

Pair of Victorian Marquetry, Ebony Framed Burr Walnut Display Cabinets attributed to Lamb of Manchester - 30.5"w x 15"d x 46"h

A very large walnut marquetry credenza, the shaped fronts with ormolu mounts and fine marquetry panels and richly figured bookmatched veneers. Engl...

Beautiful Yew wood cabinet on frame with great gallery top. Measures: 20 1/2" wide by 28" tall and 19" deep. English 1850-1890. Great condition with very light age appropriate wear.

A magnificent and very rare antique Victorian satinwood display cabinet, beautifully made from inlaid satinwood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period. ...

An unusual and quite rare Edwardian antique bookcase cabinet with the original burnt patterned finish. Circa 1900. The original finish to this decorative cabinet does have a sligh...

A fine quality pair of early 19th century Regency period rosewood 2-door cabinets, boxwood and ebony strung throughout, with satinwood banded and spindle turned upper parts having sh...

Tall sideboard. In dark wood, it has an imposing and classic presence, with features that evoke Victorian-inspired furniture. Its robust body is divided into two distinct parts, the ...

A stylish and exceptionally well made Art Deco burr walnut cocktail cabinet by Hille, dating from he 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality and has a gorgeous design. It stands on b...

A Fine George IV Period Rosewood Chiffonier or Side Cabinet with Carved Detailing and Ormolu Gallery, of breakfront form, this fine piece is veneered throughout in the highest quality rosewood. It combines fine carved details such as the moulding on the frieze, the floral paterae, reeded ogee feet and the stop fluted columns with the use of gilt brass or ormolu. The doors retain their original gilt brass door panels...

18th Century English Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers having a dentil molded cornice above a rectangular top two small drawers over six drawe...

Glasgow School mahogany cabinet With stylised trees, flower and foliage inlay design Well proportioned canted glass display cabinet and original green cru...

19th century inlaid mahogany corner cabinet, having an inlaid swan neck pediment with a central turned finial, inlaid frieze below, a single astrigal glaz...

Antique Victorian quality mahogany and painted decorated bow fronted corner display cabinet having a moulded cornice above a quality painted frieze above a single glazed bow fronted ...

This is a fine pair of antique collector's chests. An English, mahogany and cedar two-drawer specimen cases, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A superb find for the discern...

Edwardian Marquetry Bijouterie Display Table of Mahogany Frame on Slender Cabriole Legs - 21"diam x 37"h

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 much of their furniture was Mahogany....

Pair of Victorian period amboyna cabinets with Sèvres style porcelain plaques English, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 77cm, depth 47cm This unusual and superb...

A vintage freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960’s as retailed in Heals of London. This is one of the only freestanding units in this configuration availa...

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

Antique 20th century English Art Deco slender oak and glass display cabinet with two adjustable glass shelves. With a glass bow front and...

An English Regency period faux painted cabinet from the early 19th century, with volutes, rosettes and lotiform semi-columns. Created in Englan...

Petit, very decorative English gilt cabinet on stand, with an Italian 17th century poker-work interior featuring an intricate system of drawers, including numerous hidden ones. Reconfigured in the 19th century. The perfect jewelry cabinet. The interior of the cabinet is indeed very intricate. Apart from the obvious drawers surrounding the middle compartment which can be taken out as a complete "box", there are several small drawers behind it, only accessible when the "box" is taken out, and the box itself has additional tiny drawers inset into it's back side. The cabinet is a very decorative, intriguing and unusual piece, configured in the 19th Century by integrating the 17th century Italian Poker...

A rare pair of giltwood domed top display cabinets. English, circa 1900. Each cabinet has a domed top comprising of four glazed sections divided by mouldings. The glazed sides ...

A Pair of Early Victorian Rosewood Side Cabinets by the esteemed firm Johnstone & Jeanes, dating back to the era of 1840. Originating in London, Johnstone & Jeanes became synonymous ...

A rare William & Mary-period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685. Of compact size and proportions. In excellent overall condition with old, waxed, well-patinated surfaces of very good color. This bureau bookcase, or cabinet, divides into three separate sections (which helps date it to the last quarter of the 17th century). The bold double-dome pediment and cross-grain mouldings are typical of this period, and are repeated in the side returns. The book-matched, hand-cut veneers are well figured throughout, and are contained within herringbone lines. The bookcase section has candle slides, contains shelves and fitted drawers. Gilded finials are later. The centre section with a quarter-veneered fall reveals a fitted interior, concealed well and a secret compartment. The writing section is raised on a three-drawer base with an unusual and boldly-arcaded apron, in turn raised on its apparently original walnut bun feet. The drawer dividers are faced with cross-grain walnut ‘D’ mouldings. The brass engraved mounts are correct for period but not original, however the locks and hinges are. It is unusual to encounter these early bookcases / cabinets constructed in three stages; an indication of a transition taking place from the 17th century into the 18th century. This is a fine, rare and sophisticated piece of late-17th century walnut furniture...

A handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with opposing handles, and wax seals or stamps from por...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this Pollock Black Vellum Cabinet by Julian Chichester RRP £7.055 Please note the ...

George III red laquered Chinoiserie demilune cabinet with hardwood applique and handpainting throughout, the whole stands on tapered feet, interior has one shelf and fabric throughou...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Astral glazed George IV mahogany library bookcase This piece has an absolutely stunning timber patina, I've never seen ...

This very fine English late 19th-early 20th century (probably Victoria or Edward VII period) Georgian style chest on stand or highboy is made of the most finest burl walnut featuring...

A very decorative 19th century cream painted chinoiserie lacquer Linen press, with wonderful hand painted classical oriental scenes to the front and sides, depicting pagoda buildings...

A large 19th century mahogany Sheraton Revival inlaid display cabinet of serpentine form, the shaped inlaid cornice above two serpentine shaped glazed doors opening to two fixed shel...

English Regency mahogany two-drawer cabinet with the original grey and white breccia marble-top, original brasses, fluted side columns, flanking faux leather hinged bookcase doors...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved with Musical instruments, library bookcase cabinet, made for Charles T...

For sale is a fine 19th century satinwood serpentine display cabinet, inlaid with ebony stringing and edged with ebonized moulding, the uppe...

An early 19th Century Regency ormolu mounted amboyna and ebony shaped side cabinet on tapering legs. Outstanding quality. In fine condition, the amboyna veneers having obtained a w...

A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Kingwood Cabinets Gillows of Lancaster and London The upper section with a pair of doors with Sèvres style porcelain plaques painted with a flower filled urn, the lower section with a frieze drawer with floral decorated plaques, raised by four legs joined by a “X” stretcher. Stamped on the wood drawer Gillow. Robert Gillow established his company around 1730. It was widely considered one of the most important British cabinet making firms. Trading first...

We are delighted to offer this highly collectable, fully restored, Victorian circa 1860, Pitch Pine Library Bookcase based on the original Samuel Pepys 16...

Sn4656 Exceptional quality Reformed Gothic oak collectors cabinet, having outswpet cornice with above a pair of glazed doors fitted with original working lock and a key, enclosing 22...

An outstanding Art Deco burr walnut and sycamore bookcase / cabinet by Epstein. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. The quality is superb, this is extremely well mad...

Finely constructed with choice veneers with crossbanded top with brass 3/4 gallery over a pair of paneled doors with a pair of opposing doors with pleated fabric, each corner with re...

Rosewood and chrome cabinets similar to Merrow Associates Three available.

Early 19th Century mahogany cabinet on stand, having two hinged doors with decorative shaped panels that have wonderful figuration, opening to reveal a large compartment space and a ...

A stunning early 19th-century corner cabinet made from fine mahogany, exhibiting a beautiful blend of functionality and elegance. This piece stands proudly on a plinth base, designed...

AN EXCEPTIONAL, LATE GEORGIAN, GOTHIC-REVIVAL BOOKCASE WITH CHARACTERISTIC GOTHIC DETAILING AND STUNNING OAK FIGURING -This is a cabinet piece of extremely high quality, the oak employed has exceptional figuring and medullary rays and it has a lustrous patina and rich mellow color. -It is large but not massive so it would not overpower an interior. -It is in excellent condition and can accommodate a large volume of books. -The lower cupboard section is very useful for storing books or items that need to be concealed. -All the doors have working locks and one key serves the top part and another the bottom. -It is in fabulous original condition This is an exceptional Gothic-Revival bookcase dating from the mid-19th century. It is a cabinet piece of extremely high quality, the oak employed has exceptional figuring and it has a lustrous patina and rich mellow color. It is large but not massive so it would not overpower an interior. It is in excellent condition and can accommodate a large volume of books. The lower cupboard section is very useful for storing books or items that need to be concealed. In three horizontal sections, cornice, upper glazed bookcase and lower cupboard. The upper glazed bookcase in two parts, a right hand side double bookcase and left hand side single. The detachable cornice with an ogee moulding above a deep frieze. The bookcase divided into three sections, each with six panels with original glazing and gothic arches at the top. The interior with numerous fittings for shelves. The doors with original escutcheons, locks and a replaced steel key that operates all the upper bookcase locks. The cupboard section with a 3cm thick top and divided into three sections. The oak doors have beautiful and profuse medullary ray figuring resembling a burr which the cabinet maker has selected to match and Gothic motifs in each corner and at the top of the interposed moulded panels. The interior divided into three enclosed sections each fitted with a single shelf. Original escutcheons, locks and replaced steel key operating all the cupboard base locks. The sides with exceptional medullary ray figuring. On a plinth base. The carcass pine. Twelve Pine Shelves faced with oak reeding...

An exceptional antique burr walnut Queen Anne style cocktail drinks cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s. It is of amazing quality with some extremely beautiful and useful features. There is fine floral carving all over the base and upper edges, with stunning burr walnut grain patterns throughout. The solid walnut legs have finely carved hairy paw feet. There are excellent brass mounts on the exposed door hinges, central plaque and drawer pulls, all with beautiful details. The interior is sycamore lined, with two removable glass shelves and a pull out mirrored...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Chippendale revival english mahogany library bookcase. It has an upper case carved molded edge cornice with detailed moldings and intricately...

Victorian cabinet English, 19th century in mahogany wood. Lower body with one drawer and two doors. Upper body with mirror, two glass doors, in...

A Tambour-fronted Buffet in Mahogany, featuring a serpentine form on the front and sides, raised atop cabriole feet with shaped apron. Dating from the first quarter of the 1800s, and English in origin. The body with graceful curves throughout, featuring canted corners and a consistent emphasis on the serpentine form. The tambour doors in a conforming case with brass pulls, concealing a two-tiered storage...

Antique English Music Cabinet Office File Jacobean Petite End Table Tiger Oak. Direct from England, a quite unique antique cabinet, with venera...

19th Century walnut and marquetry pier cabinet, having a nice figured stepped and moulded edge top above a marquetry inlaid frieze with decorative inlay, a single glazed door below o...

A fine quality 19th Century burr walnut table cabinet, having a nice figured top with decorative inlay along the edge and a brass plaque at the centre, two hinged glazed doors below ...

Each with rectangular portor marble tops. Conforming cabinet each with a pair of doors with pleated fabric flanked by columns with brass capitols. Shelves. Raised on carved toupie fe...

Immerse your space in the historical charm of the 1800s with the English Wooden Cabinet, proudly preserving its original patina. The dark patina, rich and nuanced, adds an authentic ...

Elevate your interior with this stunning Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Corner Cabinet by the renowned British furniture maker, Turnidge of London. Expertly crafted in rich teak, th...

Sn4543 A large Regency bookcase in mahogany, having architectural pediment above string inlaid flamed mahogany frieze and a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing 8 height adjustable shelves and fitted with original working lock and a key, all flanked by fluted columns, the projecting base having 2...