British Cabinets

Superb quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid bow fronted side cabinet having a shaped back, quality mahogany bow fronted top crossbanded in satinwood above a mahogany bow fronted...

In an unusual pentagon shape, this fine Victorian example of the Aesthetic Movement is constructed of burled walnut and ebonized wood. Features include a raised beveled mirrored ba...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home, the Althorp Estate, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights of Nettlebed The Althorp estate is widely considered one of, if not the finest English country home left standing. You can see clips of the tours online, the place is an absolute marvel of English history. The estate is owned, and has been by the Spencer family’s for over 500 years, I’ll include the history below. The estate is currently in the stewardship of the Earl of Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother The bookcase itself is very fine, in flamed mahogany with a very regal oxblood velour lining. The handles inside the top section are leopard’s heads, you have two hidden drawers to the top, the right one has the Althorp family crest inside. The piece also has a removable coat of arms, armorial crest to the middle top Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been cherished since new and is a very fine piece indeed Dimensions Height:- 202cm Width:- 81.5cm Depth:- 41cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Althorp History  Althorp (popularly pronounced /'??l???rp/ AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London, situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992. It was also the home of Lady Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) from her parents' divorce until her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. Althorp is mentioned as a small hamlet in the Domesday Book as "Olletorp", and by 1377 it had become a village with a population of more than fifty people. By 1505 there were no longer any tenants living there, and in 1508, John Spencer purchased Althorp estate with the funds generated from his family's sheep-rearing business. Althorp became one of the prominent stately homes in England. The palace dates to 1688, replacing an earlier house that was once visited by Charles I. The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were regularly held, attracting many prominent members of Great Britain's ruling class. George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, who owned Althorp between 1783 and his death in 1834, developed one of the largest private libraries in Europe at the palace, which grew to over 100,000 books by the 1830s. After falling on hard times, John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as the Red Earl, in 1892 sold much of the collection to Enriqueta Rylands, who was building the University of Manchester Library. Many of Althorp's furnishings were sold off during the twentieth century, and between 1975 and 1992 alone approximately 20% of the contents were auctioned. The house at Althorp was a "classically beautiful" red brick Tudor building, but its appearance was radically altered, starting in 1788, when the architect Henry Holland was commissioned to make extensive changes. Mathematical tiles were added to the exterior, encasing the brick, and four Corinthian pilasters were added to the front. The grand hall entrance to the house, Wootton Hall, was cited by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the noblest Georgian room in the county". The Great Dining Room in the east wing extension of the house was added in 1877 to designs by John Macvicar Anderson, its walls hung with faded, red damask silk. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to Althorp from Spencer House in London during the Blitz for safekeeping and still remain. The Picture Gallery stretches for 115 feet (35 m) on the first floor of the west wing, and is one of the best remaining examples of the original Tudor oak woodwork and ambiance in the mansion. It has an extensive collection of portraits, including Anthony van Dyck's War and Peace, a John de Critz...

Antique early-20th Century English hand crafted mahogany haberdashery, this piece has forty open drawers protected by later painted glass. A very practical and a truly wonderful conv...

Liberty & Co. A quality Arts & Crafts oak glazed bookcase with stylized heart details and stylized copper handles, flanked by side shelves with twin architectural supports united to ...

This is a fantastic antique Art Deco satinwood demi lune cocktail cabinet by Hille and suit of Cut Crystal Glasses circa 1920 in date. It is of architectural form, made in figure...

Charles Sydney Spooner, probably made by J H Brandt. A rare oak secretaire cabinet on stand, with quarter veneered panels to the doors and drawers with black and green diamond shaped handles. The doors open to reveal adjustable shelves. The sides and lower stand are all made from solid quarter sawn oak with beautiful figuring. The slightly graduated mouldings to the waist frame the tidy little writing area. Standing on squashed ball feet, united with serpentine entwined stretchers. This is an oak variation of the cabinet Charles Spooner exhibited at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society in 1910. One can see that both cabinets are essentially the same design, one with drawers one with a pull down writing area. Both have quartered veneered panels to the doors, the Mahogany one with applied moulded decoration to the doors. See : illustration below from : Arts and Crafts Furniture by John Andrews. See also : Charles Spooner Arts and Crafts Architect, page 209 illustration 10:28. : Fine Art Society for a Coromandel variation and Puritan Values : Important Furniture Page 1, for a larger four door lacquered panelled variation. Charles Spooner is noted as one of the most influential people and also credited as one of the fathers of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Born at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington (London), Spooner was the second of 5 children of Charles Spooner and Sarah Frances Trinder, who lived at Brook Green, Hammersmith. Spooner became an architect and an instructor of furniture design at the London County Council's Central School of Arts and Crafts. He was a pupil and then assistant of Sir A W Blomfield and in 1890 won the RIBA’s Soane Medallion (Proc RIBA). He specialised in smaller churches and houses turning out some beautiful and complete buildings. He was influenced by E W Godwin and contemporary American architects such as H H Richardson. He was a member of the Society and Protection of Ancient Buildings and the Art Workers Guild, he worked in the tradition of William Morris, teaching...

This Maitland Smith hommage to Paul Frankl's "Skyscraper Furniture" Features 18 Drawers two drawers and a pull-out shelf. It is a post-modern mast...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Timothy Oulton Globetrekker style polished aluminium & brown leather nightstand side e...

An English oak gun cabinet from the 19th century, with single glass door, felt interior, wooden doors and inner drawers. Created in England during the...

Circa 1890 Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers open Pine Bookcase Cabinet in original colour Measures: W 286 x D 25 x H 113 cm.    

A Fine Pair of Regency Mahogany Side Cabinets by Gillows, c.1815, This fine pair of mahogany side cabinets have all of the fine qualities associated with Gillows furniture of this pe...

A wonderful antique leather bound cocktail cabinet by Maple and Co. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of outstanding quality and has an smar...

A 19th century English bamboo bedside cabinet from the 19th century with parquetry décor. This 19th-century English bamboo small cabinet exudes charm with its intricate design and ti...

A stylish and quite unusual pair of vintage walnut tambour front bedside cabinets. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s. They have a wonderful design, with ama...

Rectangular top with brass stringing over a frieze with brass stringing and flanked by paterae, over a pair of grill doors with shelf flanked by fluted columns and raised on a plinth...

Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.

Elongated D shaped Sienna marble top with reeded edge over a conforming case with a pair of brass grill cabinet doors enclosing two shelves. The sides de...

17th century William and Mary burr walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1690. England. Concealing two secret compartments. The Cabinet The cross-grain cornice...

A good example with rectangular original grey and white marble top over a drawer with central geometric string inlay and two brass ring handles over a pair of grill doors flanked by ...

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...

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

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

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...

Exquisite antique english oak 18th century Georgian era chest of drawers~~brass lion pulls with upper shelf and gallery~~pre-1800 A must have~~gorg...

Book-matched bedside or living room cabinets in Mappa Burr. A pair of bedside cabinets in Mappa Burr (Poplar) with bronze handles. Internally there is a single adjustable shelf. The doors are held closed by earth magnets and have traditional bronze pull handles...

A Rare English 'Grand Tour' Cabinet with Florentine Pietra Dura Panels The 19th century black marble top inlaid with a central cartouche of Sicilian Jasper surrounded by Brocatelle...

Antique English Mahogany Display Cabinet with Glass Doors and Fitted Shelves, Circa 1890.

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan chinoiserie style cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful cab...

A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands. English, Charles II period, ca 1685. Both with f...

18th century English oak dresser base with a two plank top which has a beveled edge, following down to wonderful dentil detail over si...

Pair of Regency style rosewood and inlaid marble top side cabinets. Mirrored door reveal rosewood shelves. Carved feet.

The top of this serving cabinet has a shaped rear gallery. The two doors have recessed panels with raised carved scrollwork designs. The side stiles are turned with free standing col...

Hawker Aircraft Ltd. (British, 1920-1963) Aluminum Cabinet, circa 1940, steel handles, apparently unmarked. 49.75" H x 32" W x 17" D. Provenance: From...

Liberty & Co. George Walton attributed. An Arts & Crafts mahogany display cabinet with original liberty label to the back and 'Liberty & Co. Ltd, London' stamped on the brass locks....

Abruzzo green straw Marquetry cabinet by Simon Orrell Design Measures: Width 120cm Depth 45cm Height 83cm Dimension can be customized according to specific needs. Finish: Straw Marquetry - Interiors in dark American Walnut with single adjustable shelf Made bespke with a 12 - 14 weeks lead time. Beautiful handmade straw marquetry cabinet , entirely make in the UK by skilled artisans based in London. Exclusive Design by Simmon Orrell as featured in several magazines including House & Garden, Vogue, Elle Decor, Homes & Interiors, Country & Town House. The interiors are in dark American walnut with a single adjustable shelf. Simon Orrell Designs has been creating exquisite furniture...

Late Georgian inlay satinwood and mahogany "Beau Brummel" or gentleman's dressing table, an unusual piece is of typical form, with a two-part hinged top o...

Mahogany inlaid display cabinet the swan neck pediment above a pair of glazed doors opening to reveal upholstered silk interior with two glazed shelves. flanked by serpentine ends. T...

Antique English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo And Rattan Wall Cabinet C.1890 In very good condition, commensurate with age. A replacement handle. (please refer to photos)

Display case with "Jerry York" engraved on both sides. Pair of sliding doors at the back. An extra glass shelf. England 1920-1930- Original untouched condition.

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Bevan Funnell Reprodux brown mahogany bookcase, cupboard, cabinet with glazed door. A well made, sturdy and rich Mahogany colour c...

This is a beautifully articulated and unusual English Regency mahogany chiffonier secretaire. The top section containing two shelves with round b...

This is a beautiful Victorian burr walnut and tulipwood double door low display cabinet, circa 1860 in date. It has been accomplished in the very ...

A handsome two part cabinet . Great display piece.

A superb quality late 19th century Mahogany Display cabinet, of imposing large proportions, having profusely carved top section, incorporating foliate, ribbons, shell, cartouche and ...

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

Mahogany collectors cabinet, the square top with moulded edge above large glazed door enclosing twenty drawers with glazed covers and mahogany knobs the internal height of the drawer...

19th century pine cabinet from England with glazed doors. The top has a lovely crown molding, following over simple sides and double doors in the front, both framed with glass panel...

English Chippendale mahogany swan neck breakfront with a carved molded edge cornice, centered carved foliage fret work, patera inlaid floral medalli...

Antique Victorian quality mahogany bedside cabinet having a quality attractive swan neck gallery back, mahogany top with a thumb moulded edge, single door with a shaped moulded panel...

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 ...

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

Unusual pair of antique George III quality inlaid mahogany and kingwood pedestals having quality mahogany polished top above an inlaid mahogany and kingwood door opening to reveal a ...

Antique English Gothic Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880.

An Art Deco pair of console/side cabinets. Birdseye maple veneered throughout with an ebonised banding to base. Interior adjustable shelves. Original bakelite handles.

This is an elegant antique Regency period brass inlaid goncalo alves  chiffonier, circa 1820 in date. This magnificent cabinet has an arched shaped back and features a pair of grilled doors with powder pink silk linings that open to reveal a cupboard with a central shelf. There are two useful drawers in the frieze, the cabinet stands on elegant turned feet and the inlaid brass decoration compliments this piece beautifully. The chiffonier is equipped with the original working lock and key. Add a touch of class to a special place in your home with this beautiful antique sideboard...

George IV early 19th century chiffonier made of fine rosewood featuring a double tiered back supported by delicate carved columns. The bottom p...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of highly collectable hand painted duck egg blue Victorian pine pot cupboards A very charming and highly collectable pair, th...