18th Century and Earlier Cabinets

George I cabinet with elevation English, in mahogany and partridge's eye 18th Century. Top with two interior doors with drawers, door and bins. Bottom with two drawers and two bi...

German; Baroque; leached walnut; three-door; cabinet; cupboard; German Design; Germany; 17th century; 18th century; A German Baroque leached walnut cupboard, carved and highly de...

An Italian hand-painted cabinet from the 18th century. This antique cabinets from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top which slightly overhangs the case below which is fitted with a si...

A charming Provincial Louis XV period confiturier with beautifully aged rich patina. Hand-crafted of solid fruitwood, likely cherry-wood case and a thick walnut slab top with front and side serpentine shaped molded edge, over a rectangular solid wooden case with quality pegged joinery, a single key locking large cabinet door adorded with raised panel, ornate escutcheon plate and original iron lock, opening to a spacious interior fitted with later added shelf, flanked by paneled sides, a plank boarded back, over gently curving scalloped apron, rising on shaped bracket feet. circa 1770 As warm and attractive as it is functional, originally used to house confit pots, which were clay vessels for jams and preserves, this versatile piece is the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses in today's contemporary interiors, including use as a side cabinet, kitchen pantry cupboard...

With square top with gallery with hand holds over a drawer and pair of doors and lower drawer, raised on square legs. Bellevue Ave Newport estate.

A Swedish Baroque period painted wood two-part cabinet from the mid 18th century, with angular pediment, four doors, inner shelves and ogee bracket feet. Created in Sweden during the...

19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made them easy to move outside during house fires, which were...

Gustavian two-parts bureau, richly carved, original hardware, lock and handles in both sides, circa 1790 - 1810 Measures: H. 194 H-open. 73 W. 122 D. 53 D-open. 95 D-top. 27 cm H. ...

An impressive and unusually tall Venetian black walnut and burled walnut secretary. The mirrored top cabinet doors opening to reveal a multi dr...

Set of 2 bookcases made in the 1950s/60s by an antique dealer in Turin, composed of 20th century elements (bookcases), covered with canvases painted...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important, Museum quality, Regency Rosewood & Italian Marble sideboard of monumental pro...

English Georgian Hepplewhite hanging Corner cupboard with glazed door and satinwood stringing and banding. This mahogany corner cabinet has gracefully curved flat glazing bars that a...

Title: French two-section cabinet. Date/Period: 18th century. Dimension: 248 x 146 x 66 cm. Materials: carved oak and other woods. Additional information: 18th century, in carved...

Fantastic and Rare display cabinet double dome Of English provenance, made of oak wood and walnut burl. Original hardware. No replacement work in either front or back. Cabinet in ex...

A Very Attractive Mid 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Bureau bookcase Of Very Attractive, Rare, Small Proportions, With Dental Cornice Above Shaped Mirror Door Within Gilded Slip, Ov...

A remarkable rather large 17th century French Louis XIII oak chest from Normandy with two drawers with iron pulls over two doors, and covered in hand-carved and turned elements. A f...

A charming George III yew wood, satinwood and floral marquetry bombe secretaire cabinet circa 1770 attributed to Ince and Mayhew. The shaped top has elegant eared corners above a pair of cupboard...

This magnificent three-drawer bombe commode dates to the mid-18th century and exemplifies the Swedish Rococo furniture style. The commode has a pleasing curvilinear shape, a sinuous line drawn by the high knees, flared legs, and outward swell of its three drawers. The serpentine shape is characteristic of Swedish Rococo commodes, as is the distinctive parquetry veneer and thin gilt handles. Each of the three wide drawers is decorated with parquetry borders...

A Swedish early Gustavian period two-part wooden cabinet from the late 18th century, with original paint, carved accents, dentil molding, four doors and distressed patina. Created in...

Beautiful rare large 17th century Italian Baroque Cabinet. In two parts with cabinet doors above and below and drawers in the middle. Carved with leaf design and cherubs or angels ar...

A large, museum-quality, late-16th century, cedar, Venetian, cassone on its original stand ; the sea creature ornament probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568 • This is the only, known, cassone of this type retaining its original stand. • The collection in Italy that it originally came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. • The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. • The inner lid is very practical and can be used for display or serving. The interior offers masses of storage space which is particularly suitable for textiles being cedar which repels moths. • The cassone is a beautiful, rich colour and has developed a lustrous patina. • The cassone is Illustrated & discussed in discussed in ‘Woods in British Furniture Making’, (Bowett) c13 Provenance: Private collection, Mayorca. Private collection, Italy Related to: Cassone in V&A collection, no 4886-1858 Width 177 cm., 70 in., Height 87 cm., 34 ½ in. Depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. With lid open 155 cm., 61 in “Late 16th and 17th century, London inventories confirm that cypress wood chests were relatively common in prosperous households. In 1598 there was a cypress chest in the hall of John Mason, a vintner, valued at 50 shillings. It was the most expensive piece of furniture in the house. Similarly there was a ‘fair cypress chest’ in the great chamber of Adrian Moore, haberdasher, in 1618, and a cypress chest worth £ 9 in the hall of Thomas Willis, a clotherworker in 1630. The chests were sometimes described as ‘great’ or ‘small’ but not otherwise described – presumably they were familiar to the compilers of the inventories. They were placed in halls, chambers and parlours, places where they would have been on prominent view. It is noteworthy that only the chests were imported and not, apparently, the wood. “ (p282, Cypress, Woods in British Furniture making) The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. I have never seen one of these chests on its original stand. The collection in Italy that it came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. In practical terms, the stand makes the chest a comfortable height to use. The exterior of the chest is a beautiful, mellow colour and has developed a lustrous patina. The top comprises three planks faced with a shallow, cleated, moulded edge nailed on. The front retains its original hasp and lockplate and, as is commonly found, the lock has been removed but, unusually the original ring hinges have survived. The top opens to reveal an inner lid with ring hinges and a brass ring, revealing a large open storage compartment below, the bottom lined with an old fabric. The underside of the lid retains its original penwork and pierced decoration. The central panel depicts sea creatures, sharks, flatfish, monster fish, sea horses, Neptune and mermaids, probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568. The panels either side depicting a crown, the sun and unicorns amongst stylised floral sprays. The surrounding naive penwork border features repeats of three naked ladies in the sea, a man wearing an animal mask with two dogs in a forest and a huntsman with two dogs. The floor of the inside of the cassone is upholstered in an 18th century red and yellow striped woven textile the colours of the Catalan flag. The front is decorated with pierced, silhouettes of beasts, trees and figures. The sides are plain with iron carrying handles. On its original stand, with similar decoration, and bearing a cartouche which would have been decorated with the arms of its original owner. Italian, last quarter of the 16th century. Condition Report : Old repair to bottom left moulding of top. Some hairline cracks to top. The hasp, lockplate and ring hinges are original, the lock has been removed. Handles probably 18th century. The inner lid was probably added in the 18th century and supporting mechanism in the 19th century. Exceptional original, lustrous colour and patina. Measures: Width 177 cm. 70 in., height 87 cm. 34 ½ in., depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. The cassone was the principal piece of furniture in 16th century, Italy. These chests were made as bridal gifts for nobles and aristocrats from cedar specifically for storing their much prized and valued hangings, clothing and linens, as the wood repels moths and the sweet fragrance delicately scents fabrics. Consquently the cassone, as in this example might be decorated with the family coat of arms or with depictions of virtue and edifying episodes from the Bible. A young woman could not be allowed to enter marriage without some instruction. Later, many cassoni were taken apart so that the decorated front panel could be hung as a painting. The stand of this cassone has a cartouche that would have contained a painted coat of arms in the centre which shows that it was conceived for a noble family. Such cypress or cedar chests, incised in bas relief and pyrographically engraved, have long been associated with Venice and typically have a naïve decoration on the exterior. Literature: The 'cypress chests' containing 'arras, counterpoints, costely apparel, tents, and canopies, fine linen, Turkey cushions...

Late 17th century Dutch Coffer in Oak A 17th-century Dutch oak coffer with black painted panels, presented in a Baroque style. Dimension: H 69.5 x ...

18th century French transition Louis XVI small writing cabinet Meuble Ecritoire Rectangular cabinet with canted corners standing on four high cabriole legs with gilt bronze sabots; a sliding door underneath a frieze drawer revealing a removable writing slide with green leather lining and compartments for ink bottles opens to one large compartment. The bottom of the cabinet consists of another, hidden drawer which opens to the side. The cabinet is topped by a red marble slab...

Dutch oak cabinet on stand An exceptional late 17th-century Dutch oak cabinet-on-stand with an ornately carved interior, depicted in the Baroque man...

Remarkable and rare late 17th century ebonized Baroque cabinet in it's original finish with wonderful patination. Ca 1690 Sweden, possibly Norwa...

18th century walnut buffet from France with gorgeous burl walnut details throughout the piece. The top is banded and has a beveled edge, following down to hand paneled sides with sca...

Circa 1770. An English George III pine two tier corner cupboard with swan neck pediment, fitted four shaped shelves enclosed by two pairs of panelled doors...

Charles II walnut and mulberry marquetry cabinet on giltwood stand, c. 1650-1670. Giltwood cresting and stand appear to be from a few decades later. The form of furniture now described as a cabinet developed across Spain and France in the 16th Century. In architecture, a cabinet is a small private room for the housing or display of precious objects, hence the term could be aptly applied to the small, portable pieces of furniture made for the carriage and display of valuable items and able to stand upon a table, trestle stand...

Unique, Massive Wardrobe from the 2nd Half of the 18th Century We present you a three-leaf piece of furniture with two drawers in the bottom section ...

A beautiful bleached oak chest, from circa 1780 Germany. Refined in its old age, this rustic yet stylish chest offers a roomy storage compartment and ...

This German Baroque display or kitchen cabinet has a beautiful warm brown color with soft gloss and a rich patina. The cabinet consists of two pieces. ...

A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar) Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century elements, likely originating in the south of France / Mediterranean region, featuring pegged solid wooden construction of warm, rich fruitwood, chesnut, oak, and maple. Having a slant-front bureau with tall raised back decorated with three Renaissance Revival style high relief panels, the center depicting religious scene comprising Jesus and winged Saint, the side panels with foliate floral fruit pendant carvings, flanked by classical turned baluster-form columns, surmounted with highly stylized hand carved and turned finials. Over a slant-front with star parquetry, the hinged drop-front opens to reveal a distressed leather writing desk / lectern / pulpit on which the holy books can be laid open and allows to shelter the books, which were considered precious goods at that time. The lower sacristy cabinet has a pair of slide-out supports flanking a paneled cupboard door decorated with a large stepped base Christian cross parquetry inlay, affixed with later decorative forged iron faux escutcheon overtop. The door opening with key to a single fixed shelf on which holy items...

18th century Italian inlaid cabinet made from Kingwood and other exotic woods, the inlaid top above a frieze drawer and a two door cupboard below with a fixed single shelf inside, th...

These Directoire period metal doors were once window shutters on an 18th century French chateau that now have been repurposed and made into doors for this cabinet which can lend itse...

A Dutch 18th century oak corner cabinet. A late 18th century Dutch oak corner cabinet with a door. The interior consists of a shelf in the middl...

Gregorius 17th century Italian Louis XIV solid walnut wood sideboard with plate rack. In the lower part equipped with three comfortable drawe...

- Rare 17th century interpretation of a Gothic cupboard - Probably made for family living space due to unusual, small proportions with narrow size and height or made to store expensive, luxury, items - Lovely color and patina Top in two sections with a solid moulded edge. The front with an upper cupboard with door with linenfold panel...

This is a beautiful antique late 18th Century Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid display cabinet dating from circa 1780. The cabinet is superbly inlaid all over with the most wonder...

A Swedish period Rococo painted wood tall cabinet from the 18th century. This antique cabinet from Sweden is crowned by a gracefully arched pediment cornice at top, has beautifully carved raised panel doors, and is presented upon curvy-carved bracket style feet. The upper portion of this cabinet, which is recessed back from the lower portion, is fitted with a pair of arched doors...

Cabinet Gustavian Swedish original paint greenish yellow 18th century Sweden. A cabinet made during the 18th century in Sweden. Glassed doors ...

A very simple and plain Chinese round corner and tapered cabinet produced early 18th century from mixed hardwoods, with later restorations and rep...

Important Renaissance sideboard-credence. This piece of furniture, originally a very large chest from the 16th century chest from the 16th century has three panels carved with mascar...

Walnut burl veneered cabinet, the uprights on the front, also in walnut wood, are richly carved: starting from the bottom there is a shelf in the s...

19th Century swedish Gustavian Hanging corner cabinet from Råneå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A beautiful cabinet scraped by hand to its well preserved original paint. Stunning blu...

Spanish console with niche in carved and polychrome wood. End 17th Century Good condition Measurements: 185 x 55 x 85 cm.

This extraordinary cabinet is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a four-door cab...

Early 18th century Spanish vargueno from the McNair family collection. Very good quality and detail, this collectors cabinet is made of rosewood, tortoise shell, and bone and was pho...

Exceptional 19th century Renaissance Style Vargueno on stand. Of classical design this papelero style vargueno, serves well as a book case, the fron...

Unusual and rare “Lacca Povera” Cabinet in two parts, Italian, 18th century (ca. 1730), pine / poplar The upper part with two louvered doors opening to a shelved interior, bottom pa...

Circa 1790 Georgian English Pine Housekeepers Cupboard Panelled sides, pillar columns, bracket feet and original hardware, signs of past repair. (2 piece) Measures: W158 ...

Very rare antique closet dating from the Rococo period of the 1700s, made of walnut wood with brass details, very elegant, fine Italian manufacture. The antique closet is totally made of the finest walnut wood. The base is supported by 4 square feet, placed diagonally, which create a very fine angle. Their workmanship is reminiscent of that of capitals, given the curly detail present on each of them. The wooden base supports the central body of the cabinet composed of a clear glass display case, set into the wood. On the frame is a brass lock. Inside the display case we find a storage space also complete with two drawers below. A brass bar in patina is present. The centerpiece of the closet is its top: it is finely crafted through shapely and sinuous decorations. There are 4 ornamental capitals, one for each corner of the cabinet, also placed diagonally. The top is decorated with a finely worked and curved frieze, also made of walnut wood. On the two front capitals are two decorative wooden structures, reminiscent of those on an ancient cup...

Flemish casket-bin, 17th century In walnut wood and ebonized. Nine drawers with painted mirror fronts. 38 x 73.5 x 30 cm. good condition.

Exceptional 18th Century Renaissance Style Vargueno on stand. The stand is in the style of a bridge the front cover depicts the columns and lions of...

Two piece antique Dutch cabinet crafted from walnut and mahogany and newly restored. This three drawer chest offers up plenty of storage while al...

Outstanding quality George III antique mahogany bureau having a quality mahogany fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of eight drawers (one fitted with the original in...

Elegant lines and a wealth of charming details gives this antique cabinet a perennial freshness. Made in France in the 1780s, the wood has retained its original finish — a rich aubur...

An 18th-century mahogany bureau cabinet of impressive architectural form and lovely rich color. George II period, circa 1740. The top surmounted by a bold architectural pediment and centered by a brass finial. The two arched panel doors reveal three adjustable shelves which have candle slides below them. Furthermore, the bureau section is fitted with a stepped interior. This has two secret compartments, drawers and pigeon holes, and the fall is conventionally supported on two lopers. Lined in the best quality English oak. The blind doors of this Georgian cabinet have well-figured mahogany panels of very good rich color which reflect beautifully in the candle light. The chamfered and arched doors display a further level of sophistication and quality. The beautifully-drawn arched pediment is in perfect proportion with the rest of the cabinet / bookcase. In excellent condition overall. Architectural furniture designs on the continent commenced with the arrival of the Renaissance, and they have their origins in Roman and Greek architecture. Nb. Bureau bookcases display books, china or silver behind glazed doors, but are described more accurately as bureau cabinets when they are fitted with blind doors. We often refer to antique bookcases / cabinets as ''secretary desks'' in the US. Information on pediments: 'Illustrated Dictionary...

A provincial wooden trunk from 1800s Germany. The charming case is decorated with carved spiral patterns intertwined in a floral embrace. The chest is ele...