Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Early 19th Century American Country Mercantile Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
store cupboard / mercantile cabinet.
Born in PA in the early 19th century, featuring rustic hand
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Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Victorian Oak Lighted Mercantile Showcase
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique oak showcase on cabriole legs.
This piece features a lighted and elevated display area housed within a glass-paneled case with an oak frame. The display sits on the aforemen...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Felt, Glass, Wood
circa 1920 Bromann Brothers Mercantile Display
Located in Dekalb, IL
cabinet including small scratches and wears to the finish.
72"W x 24"D x 41.5"H
Interior: 71"W x 20"D x
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1920s American Industrial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Mercantile Rolltop Grain Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
large storage area that runs down to the base of the cabinet. A faded shop tag on the back shows an
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Brass
1890 Oak Mercantile Counter / Sorting Bin
Located in Surrey, BC
A very unusual store counter no doubt from a general store featuring lined bins for fruit or vegetables. The counter style was used in a country kitchen for the last 25 years.
Made ...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
Rare Antique Schmitt Co Mahogany Mercantile Jewelry Display Curio Showcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive monumental American Victorian mercantile retail showcase or display cabinet
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1890s American Baroque Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Oak & Cast Metal Butcher Shop Mercantile Wrapping Wall Mounted Shelf
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique butcher's shop shelf was made by an unknown maker, but is believed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art De...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Metal
H 19 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century Bromann Bros. Butcher Shop Counter with Milk Glass Tiles
Located in Dekalb, IL
manufactured by Bromann Bros., a renowned butcher shop and manufacturer of mercantile pieces, refrigerated
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Milk Glass, Oak
Custom American Antique Industrial Farm Clipper Now Work Table Kitchen Island
Located in Forney, TX
carpenter shop carpentry bench Americana advertising commercial business fixture merchant mercantile display
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Metal
H 44.5 in W 60.5 in D 35.5 in
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Impressive Large 19th Century Italian Mercantile Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
an incredible mid-19th century large Italian mercantile cabinet, with a base of four banks of 20
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Hardwood
German Nouveau Chifforobe, circa 1910
Located in Hudson, NY
A mixed woods cabinet with two full length doors, center mounted turned pulls with ebonized carved
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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Mercantile Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English mercantile cabinet from a French department store. This cabinet were used to display gloves
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Early 20th Century English Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Brass
1920 General Store Mercantile Cabinet in Original Red Paint
Located in Surrey, BC
A store cabinet (open on one side) from 1920 with original red/burgundy paint.
Console table
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1850s Canadian Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Fir
Glass Front Mercantile Display Case, circa 1900
Located in Surrey, BC
mercantile cabinet from the turn of the last century.
provenance available... Californias oldest jewellery
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Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Maple
Retail Store Showcase Display Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Surrey, BC
An antique mercantile cabinet elevated on cast copper feet. The cabinet features glass on three
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1910s Canadian Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
1920s Nickel-Plated Countertop Display Showcase
Located in Surrey, BC
An antique mercantile cabinet with rare and intact nickel plating on the showcase’s frame. Glass on
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1920s American Machine Age Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1920’s Mercantile French Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
60 drawers cabinet used to store buttons and threads in a French Mercantile store
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Steel
1920 Mercantile Merchandising Display Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nice solid wood fir cabinet found in historic Gas Town in Vancouver.
This piece retains a
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1920s Canadian Other Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Fir
19th Century Victorian Curved Glass Display Case by Curtis, Leeds, England
Located in Surrey, BC
A beautiful curved glass and mahogany mercantile cabinet, circa 1900, made by John Curtis and Son
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1890s English Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Mercantile/Library Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
A substantial (8 x 11 foot) French display cabinet that comes in two distinct sections — an upper
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1880s French Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
1920s Large Fir Mercantile Storage Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
An oversized store counter, circa 1920, with six drawers as well as shelves and two pull-out ‘desk tops’. Made from fir, with an untouched, age-cracked surface and original brass har...
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1920s American Machine Age Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Fir
1920 Art Deco Retail Mercantile Store Display Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
A stately Art Deco era mercantile display cabinet with upper sliding glass doors (approx. 7 H” x 4
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1920s Canadian Art Deco Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Wood
1930 Mercantile General Store Open Shelving Storage Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Great old cabinet with open back salvaged from a General store in PNW. Built of fir and pine this
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1920s American Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Fir
Large 1920 Mercantile General Store Display Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Two-piece wooden sliding top door display unit with open bottom for storage. This piece retains it's original finish. Found in Ohio where it was salvaged from an old hardware store.
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Early 1900s American American Colonial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood
1920 Large Mercantile Mult-Door Storage Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
This four-door unit is built of heavy fir with multi-panel doors and sides.
The interior is set up with multiple adjustable shelves. The existing finish is an old cream/white over o...
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1920s American Industrial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Fir
Oak Mercantile Counter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an incredible carved oak cabinet. The carvings are in perfect condition. The cabinet has
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
1920 Mercantile Merchandising Store Display Apothecary Hardware Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Excellent 8 ft store display salvaged from a hardware store in the mid-west. This piece is oak fronted contraction with dual action solid hardware, bevelled glass fronts and excellen...
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1920s Machine Age Antique Mercantile Cabinet
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Mercantile Apothecary Display Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Victorian solid mahogany and brass mercantile shop display cabinet. This outstanding large cabinet
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1860s English Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Brass
H 94 in W 84 in D 20 in
1920 Mercantile Hardware Store Retail Cabinet with Rolling Ladder
Located in Surrey, BC
A fantastic 20-foot wide store cabinet with oak front, multiple compartments, and original rolling
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1920s Canadian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak, Pine
An Authentic British-Colonial Bookcase Made From Teakwood
Located in Chicago, IL
bookcases became mercantile cabinets, ideal for displaying imported boxed goods and keeping the packaging
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Early 1900s Burmese British Colonial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Teak
1910 Oak Mercantile Show Case Countertop General Store Display Cabinet, Vitrine
Located in Surrey, BC
A beautiful and practical oak countertop display cabinet from circa 1910. Glassed on three sides
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1910s American Late Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
H 15.5 in W 70 in D 22 in
Antique American Clark's O.N.T. Oak Spool Cabinet/Mercantile Desk, 1892
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Clark's O.N.T. oak spool cabinet/mercantile desk, circa 1900. The top with fitted
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
Antique French Mercantile Showcase with 4 Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
A large and handsome solid wood mercantile display cabinet found in France. This beauty boasts four
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Mercantile General Store Counter
Located in Surrey, BC
Solid fir counter salvaged in the Pacific North West in original old oxidized red paint.
Some restoration can be completed in house.
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1890s American Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood, Fir
1900 Wooden Glass Mercantile Display Showcase
By G. F. Stephens Co. 1
Located in Surrey, BC
Great original display case with four working sliding doors, nickel hi-lights, walnut construction.
Note bottom felt has been removed. (Not restorable).
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Early 1900s Canadian Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Nickel
1920 Nickel-Plated Brass Mercantile Counter Top Display Case
Located in Surrey, BC
Tabletop display cabinet with glass on four slides and an intact, nickel-plated wood frame, circa
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1920s American Machine Age Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Nickel
19th Century French Mercantile country General Store Counter
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice rare 19th c store counter from France, showing multi panels , tall detailed mouldings work, all in original painted finish .
Counter has original floor and small cash ...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak, Pine
19th Century Rare Mercantile Haberdashery Glass Showcase
Located in Surrey, BC
Rare, high quality oak-and-glass Victorian-era showcase with interior lighting. Original, untouched finish and absolutely one-of-a-kind. Once believed to be part of a store display f...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
19th Century Pine Large Wall Hanging Mercantile Mail Sorter
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful original divided cubbies in their solid wood mercantile piece. Ideal for displaying a
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1880s Canadian Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
Antique Walnut Store Glass Mercantile Display Case, Nashville History
Located in Surrey, BC
Glass large tagged counter top showcase featuring mirrored doors large glass and walnut case.
Manufactured in the late 19th century by Nashville Showcase Co.
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1890s American Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
Antique Country Store Mirror-Back Oak Mercantile Showcase by Waddell, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique country store mercantile display showcase by Waddell W. W. Works, Greenfield, Ohio
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Late 19th Century American Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
H 38 in W 50 in D 26 in
Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a substantial antique mercantile chest. An English, pine shipping trunk with tin lined
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Late 19th Century British Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
H 20.08 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
1910 Ornate Oak Mercantile Showcase Back Bar with Curved Glass
Located in Surrey, BC
cabinet: curved glass end pieces; glass front doors; adjustable shelves; and even a few drawers. Lovely
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1910s American Late Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
Painted French Worktable/Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Massive Hardware/Mercantile Low Cabinet with a well-worn plank top and eight equal size (21 x 10 x
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood
1920 Wooden General Store Merchandise Sorting Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice solid mercantile sorting cabinet used for display in a general store in Western Ontario
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Early 20th Century Canadian Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Large Black Painted Display Cabinet, Denmark 1900-1920
Located in Kastrup, DK
Outstanding large ebonized wood mercantile shop display cabinet. In two parts.
The top section
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Clark's Country Store Advertising Two Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Clark's country store mercantile advertising thread spool cabinet offers mahogany
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Late 19th Century American Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Brass
H 9.5 in W 22.25 in D 15.5 in
1900 Oak Mercantile Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Oak cabinet found in Montreal, with multi drawers, sliding glass doors, adjustable shelving in two
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Early 1900s Canadian American Craftsman Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
19thc American Oak Mercantile Country Store Desktop Clark's Spool Cabinet
Located in Savannah, GA
This late Victorian era oak spool cabinet was made to be a desk to fit on the counter of a country
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Brass
H 15 in W 29.75 in D 21.25 in
Antique American Mercantile Store Curved Glass Oak Counter Top Display Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique American oak and curved glass mercantile counter top display case, circa 1900
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 36 in W 30 in D 24 in
Antique Oak Mercantile Store Ribbon Spool Wine Cabinet A N Russell New York 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique oak mecantile store ribbon spool cabinet, wine or liquor cabinet, A.N. Russell Ilion, NY
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
Folding / Combination Table Mercantile Shelf, circa 1900
Located in Surrey, BC
A multi-position merchandising display shelf that collapses into a table (or vice versa), circa 1900, and made from solid wood with metal extension brackets. Not an easy find in toda...
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Monumental Antique Mercantile Counter Top Display Case c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique Oak mercantile display case with all original glass and mirrors. The four sliding
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Brass
1920 Counter Top Mercantile Glass Showcase with Mirror Slidding Doors
Located in Surrey, BC
This wooden, solid showcase is in near perfect condition and once was the main merchandise display in a hat and glove store in Portland.
The mirrored slidding doors are in working c...
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1920s American Industrial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique 73" Oak Curved Glass Store Mercantile Display Case Counter Oregon 1895
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique oak and curved glass mercantile store display case and table base, R. Lutke & Co
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1890s American American Craftsman Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 48 in W 73 in D 26.75 in
Antique American Oak Mercantile Country Store Desk Spool Cabinet, Willimantic
By Willimantic
Located in Portland, OR
The spool cabinet circa 1890, having a shaped gallery and an inset covered brass inkwell, the lift
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak
H 14 in W 31.5 in D 24 in
Antique 19th Century Italian Mercantile Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful late 19th century large three door Italian mercantile cabinet, in its original dark
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Antique Mercantile Display Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome antique late 19th century 2 door display cabinet with a pair of divided pane glass
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19th Century American Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Antique Mercantile Shelving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Mercantile bookcase
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Country Store Mercantile Counter
Located in Hudson, NY
Country Store Mercantile Counter/Sideboard Chestnut
A wonderful piece with great patina. Found in
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19th Century American Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Chestnut
French Industrial 20-Drawer Mercantile Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Narrow green painted pine wood 20-drawer Industrial mercantile cabinet with metal pulls and label
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case with Shelves
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Art Deco inlaid mercantile display case with shelves
AA# 48814
circa 1920s
Condition: Good
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Rococo Period Cabinet in two pieces with wonderful arched cornice and original hardwares .Upper unit features three shelves in blue patina. All resting on two sm...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Bronze
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Brass
19thC English Inverted Ebonised Breakfront Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870
19thC English Inverted Ebonised Pine Breakfront Housekeepers Cupboard
sku 880
W187 x D45 x H213 cm
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1870s British Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
19thC English Pine Glazed Dresser Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
19thC English pine glazed dresser cabinet - Arts & Crafts
Two parts
Measures: W 157 x D 50 x H 229cm
Base W 152 x D 50 x H 84cm
Top W 157 x D 34 x H 145cm.
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19th Century Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
Monumental 19thC English Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850
Monumental 19thC English Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
sku 1349
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19th Century Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of an R.J. Horner & Co. Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo bed. The bed is beautifully designed utilizing various type of maple--birds-eye maple, curly maple,...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish Baroque cabinet from the province of Bergsalgen.
This charming cabinet comprises of two sections, the top being slimmer than the bottom. The top section offers two panelled ...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique 19th century butler’s pantry made in England circa 1860. Beautifully crafted of English pine, these Victorian era cupboards provide abundant storage with classic style. Feat...
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Wood, Pine
English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English bleached pine housekeepers cupboard with sliding doors. 1840.
Internal top depth is 12.5".
Reference: 7823
Dimensions
79 inches (201 cms) Wide
22 inch...
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Antique Hungarian Hand Painted Housekeepers Linen Cupboard / Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very well made antique Hungarian hand painted Housekeepers pot cupboard circa 1880
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers wi...
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1880s Hungarian Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
H 69.1 in W 46.07 in D 22.64 in
Hand Painted Antique Victorian circa 1860 Pine Kitchen Pot Cupboard Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning highly collectable hand painted duck egg blue Victorian pine pot cupboard or bookcase
A very charming and highly collectable piece...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
H 71.66 in W 33.27 in D 16.15 in
Pine Scalloped Hanging Plate Rack
Located in West Chester, PA
A pine scalloped hanging plate rack in original blue paint.
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Early 1800s American Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
English Farmhouse Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century original painted pine potboard farmhouse dresser, 1820
Dimensions
90 inches (229 cms) wide
22.5 inches (57 cms) deep
100 inches (254 cms) high.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
Mid 1700s Swedish Pine Painted Redwood Baroque Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish baroque cabinet in painted redwood made during the mid 1700s. The paint is from the mid 1800s and the cabinet has wrought iron hardware with the original locks. Made with two...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Mercantile Cabinet
Materials
Pine
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Antique Mercantile Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mercantile cabinet you’re looking for. Each antique mercantile cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique mercantile cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mercantile cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial, Baroque and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Antique Mercantile Cabinet?
An antique mercantile cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $785 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Antique Mercantile Cabinet
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
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