Antique Cabinet & Case Furniture

83 products

83 products
Early 18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with three drawers and ornate rococo handles on carved paw feet.
Early 18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with three drawers, parquetry top, rococo handles, and carved paw feet circa 1740.
Early 18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Collection CK30
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Anglo Indian Teak Pedestal Desk with intricate carved vines, leaves, and fruit, featuring green tooled leather top.
Anglo Indian Teak Pedestal Desk detailed with intricate carved scrolling vines, leaves, and fruit motifs on teak wood.
Anglo Indian Teak Pedestal Desk
Collection NE10
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Louis XIV commode with marble top and ornate carvings by Collection NE10, showcasing 18th-century French craftsmanship
Louis XIV commode with bombe silhouette, marble top, and intricate carving by Collection NE10 in refined Baroque style
Louis XIV Commode
Collection NE10
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A French provincial Louis XVI commode with burr walnut veneer, Nero Portoro marble top, and three drawers stamped COURTE.
Close-up of stamped COURTE on the French provincial Louis XVI commode with burr walnut veneer and marble top.
Louis XVI Burr Walnut commode ||| Stamped COURTE
Collection TH30
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George I Walnut Kneehole Desk with brass handles, feather banding, kneehole cupboard, and ogee bracket feet circa 1715.
George I Walnut Kneehole Desk with feather banding, brass handles, cupboard, and drawers on ogee bracket feet.
George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
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Napoleon III secretaire cabinet with gilt bronze mounts and intricate parquetry by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III fall front secretaire cabinet with gilt bronze mounts by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Fall Front Secretaire Cabinet
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Imposing French Directoire commode with brass details and Carrara marble top by Collection EE40
Imposing French Directoire commode with crotch mahogany, brass accents, Carrara marble top by Collection EE40.
Imposing French Directoire Commode
Collection EE40
19th Century Rosewood Bureau Cabinet by Gillows with cabriole legs, brass castors, and satinwood pigeon holes circa 1850.
19th Century Rosewood Bureau Cabinet by Gillows with satinwood pigeon holes, secret drawers, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
19th Century Rosewood Bureau Cabinet | Gillows
Collection EE40
Chinese export Metamorphic Scholars Campaign Chest Desk black lacquer with gold silver decoration circa 1800 open red interior
Chinese export Metamorphic Scholars Campaign Chest Desk black lacquer dome-topped trunk with gold and silver decor circa 1800
Chinese export Metamorphic Scholars Campaign Chest / Desk
Collection TH20
Chinoiserie Hall Stand - French Faux Bamboo Antique
Collection TH10
Early 19th Century Berlin Mahogany Armoire with stepped pediment, glazed doors, flame veneer, and painted interior.
Early 19th Century Berlin Mahogany Armoire with glazed doors and flame mahogany veneer display cabinet circa 1825.
Early 19th Century Berlin Mahogany Armoire
Collection TH20
Louis XV Marquetry Vitrine on Chest with floral marquetry, glazed doors, drawers, and cabriole legs, Dutch circa 1730.
Louis XV Marquetry Vitrine on Chest, 18th century Flemish floral marquetry, glazed doors, serpentine chest, cabriole legs.
Louis XV Marquetry Vitrine on Chest
Collection NE10
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant with brass fluting and rosewood accents, early 19th century design.
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant with brass details and multiple drawers, early 19th century antique furniture.
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant
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Napoleon III marquetry secretaire with gilt bronze mounts and mirrored back by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1870 France
Napoleon III marquetry secretaire with gilt bronze mounts and detailed veneer by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Marquetry Secretaire
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German Secessionist cabinet by G. Ritter Dresden circa 1900 with geometric design, from Collection EE40.
Tall German Secessionist cabinet by G. Ritter, Dresden circa 1900 with geometric design, from Collection EE40.
German Secessionist Cabinet by G. Ritter, Dresden
Collection EE40
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase by Nicholas Wells Antiques with rich wood and elegant design
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase by Nicholas Wells Antiques in polished mahogany finish
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase
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Japanese style open display shelves with intricate cutouts and multiple platforms by Collection EE40 in dark lacquered wood
Close-up of intricate carved detail on the Japanese style open display shelves by Collection EE40 showcasing lacquered wood finish
Japanese style Open Display Shelves
Collection EE40
George I Oak Low Boy with thumb molded top, five drawers, gothic brass handles, ogee apron, and ball claw feet.
George I Oak Low Boy with thumb molded top, gothic brass handles, ogee apron, and ball claw feet with shell motif.
George I Oak Low Boy
Collection CK40
Rare late 17th century inlaid satinwood and ebony coffer on stand by Collection EE40 with intricate floral designs
Rare late 17th-century inlaid satinwood and ebony coffer on stand from Collection EE40 with intricate craftsmanship
Rare Late 17th Century Inlaid Satinwood and Ebony Coffer on Stand
Collection EE40
Late 19th century Calamander wood vitrine cabinet with ormolu and porcelain accents by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Ornate ormolu lion head detail and porcelain medallion on Nicholas Wells Antiques calamander wood cabinet
Late 19th Century Calamander Wood Vitrine Cabinet
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Regency flame mahogany shelf set with brass wire panels and castors by Collection CK20 in classic English style.
Close-up of carved sunken paw foot in polished flame mahogany on shelves by Collection CK20 Regency style
Regency flame mahogany set of shelves
Collection CK20
Early 18th Century Figured Walnut Bureau Cabinet with brass handles and escutcheons, English Georgian antique wood furniture.
Early 18th Century Figured Walnut Bureau Cabinet with brass handles and book matched walnut veneer on bracket feet.
Early 18th Century Figured Walnut Bureau Cabinet
Collection CK30
17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno on stand with intricate drawers by Nicholas Wells Antiques
17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno on stand with iron handles by Nicholas Wells Antiques, elegant Baroque craftsmanship
Spanish walnut Vargueno on stand | 17th Century
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Anglo Indian Ebonised Console Table with Portoro marble top, floral carved details, fluted scrolls, and cupboard doors circa 1850.
Anglo Indian Ebonised Console Table with veined marble top, carved scrolls, floral details, and double shelf cupboard circa 1850.
Anglo Indian Ebonised Console Table – Side Cabinet
Collection EE40
William IV Mahogany Etagere three-tier mid-19th-century shelf with carved legs and wheels England circa 1840
William IV Mahogany Etagere close-up showing detailed carved woodwork and polished mahogany finish on three tiers.
William IV Mahogany Etagere
Collection CK30
Pair of George III Period Tray Top Mahogany Bedside Cabinets with tambour doors and commode drawers, circa 1770s England.
Pair of George III Period Tray Top Mahogany Bedside Cabinets with galleried tops and tambour cupboard doors.
Pair of George III Period Tray Top Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
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A metamorphic set of library steps
Collection TH10
Mid 18th century Louis XV walnut commode with ornate brass handles and hoof feet from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of Louis XV walnut veneered commode with ornate drawer handles by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid 18th Century French Commode
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Louis Philippe figured walnut commode with Bleu Turquin marble top by Nicholas Wells Antiques, mid-19th century French design
Louis Philippe figured walnut commode with Bleu Turquin marble top by Nicholas Wells Antiques elegant mid-19th century design
Louis Philippe Figured Walnut Commode
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Regency leather fitted table top casket with intricate detailing and brass handles by Collection CK10
Regency leather fitted tabletop casket with ornate detailing and brass feet by Collection CK10
Regency leather Fitted Table Top Casket
Collection CK10
Pair of mid-19th century burr thuya bedside cabinets with marble tops and ebonised details by Collection CK20
Pair of mid-19th century Continental burr thuya bedside cabinets with white marble tops from Collection CK20
Pair of Continental Burr Thuya Bedside Cabinets
Collection CK20
French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet with cross-hatched gallery, three vertical divisions, shelf, and scroll legs.
French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet with cross-hatched gallery, three vertical divisions, and elegant scroll legs.
French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet
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Pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets by de Coenes Frères with mahogany veneer and bun handles from Nicholas Wells Antiques.
Pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets by de Coenes Frères with mahogany and boxwood detailing from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets By de Coenes Frères
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George I Oak Lowboy with three drawers, original brass hardware, pierced apron, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
George I Oak Lowboy showing thumb molding top, brass hardware drawers, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
George I Oak Lowboy
Collection CK30
18th century oak Welsh dresser with three drawers and shelves, classic design by Collection CK20
18th century oak Welsh dresser with three drawers and shelves in original condition by Collection CK20
Oak Welsh Dresser | 18th Century
Collection CK20
Pair of 19th century neo classical walnut side cabinets with tapered legs by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Single walnut side cabinet with two drawers and brass ring handles by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1880
Pair of Walnut Side Cabinets
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Victorian Rosewood Whatnot Etagere with three tiers, carved gallery top, drawer, turned legs, and brass castors circa 1850.
Victorian Rosewood Whatnot Etagere with turned columns, pierced gallery top, and bobbin handle drawer, circa 1850 England.
Victorian Rosewood Whatnot Etagere
Collection CK30
Late 18th-Century Swedish/Baltic Apprentice Chest of Drawers
Collection NE10
Elegant Dutch 18th century bombe commode with marquetry, bronze mounts, and serpentine top from Collection CK40 circa 1750
Dutch 18th century bombe commode with marquetry and bronze mounts by Collection CK40 circa 1750 elegant design
Dutch 18th Century Bombe Commode
Collection CK40
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Regency mahogany chiffonier with scroll ends and gadrooned bun feet by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1815 England
Early 19th century Regency mahogany chiffonier with flame wood panels and gadrooned bun feet by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Regency Mahogany Chiffonier
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Masterpieces of Storage and Display

In addition to tables and seating, Nicholas Wells Antiques offers an exceptional collection of fine English and European cabinet and case furniture. Our range spans the 17th through to the 20th centuries, encompassing early walnut examples alongside later Georgian and Victorian pieces in highly figured mahogany, rosewood, satinwood, and other rare timbers.

Cabinet furniture embodies both artistry and practicality. From the elegance of bureau cabinets and bookcases designed to store and display collections, to the refinement of side cabinets, commodes, and chests of drawers crafted for everyday use, these works represent the height of functional design. Each piece we offer has been carefully selected for its quality, craftsmanship, and decorative impact, ensuring that it can be appreciated both as a practical object and as a work of art in its own right.

At Nicholas Wells Antiques, we work with collectors, interior designers, and institutions to source only the finest cabinet furniture. Whether you are seeking a Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, a Regency bookcase, or a Victorian side cabinet, our collection provides access to rare and important examples from across four centuries of European furniture making.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of cabinet and case furniture do you offer?
A: Our collection includes bureau cabinets, bookcases, commodes, side cabinets, and chests of drawers, as well as rare collectors’ cabinets and vitrines.

Q: From what periods do your pieces come?
A: We handle examples from the 17th century through to the 20th, with a focus on Georgian, Regency, and Victorian case furniture.

Q: What woods are most common in your cabinets?
A: Early walnut pieces are highly prized, while later works often feature richly figured mahogany, rosewood, satinwood, and other exotic timbers.

Q: Do you provide provenance and authenticity details?
A: Yes. Each item is fully researched and accompanied by a description of its style, maker (if known), and historical context.

Q: Are antique cabinets suitable for everyday use?
A: Absolutely. Many were originally designed for functional storage and, with proper care, can still be used daily while adding historic charm to your home.

Q: How do you ship large cabinet furniture?
A: We partner with trusted art shippers who specialise in handling large-scale antiques, ensuring secure, insured delivery worldwide.

Explore our Cabinet & Case Furniture collection to discover exquisite works that unite beauty, history, and practicality—masterpieces of design spanning four centuries.
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