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American Cabinets

In its simplest form a cabinet is a box with shelves or drawers used for storing items, but cabinets come in a vast array of shapes, sizes, and styles. There are specialty pieces for every conceivable purpose.

The modern cabinets so treasured for their utility today were first crafted in England during the William and Mary period (1688-1702). Borrowing from designs that employed walnut, ebony, holly, and satinwood for inlays and marquetry, Northeastern American cabinetmakers began making cabinets in the Queen Anne, Chippendale, and Vernacular styles. Prominent early producers include Duncan Phyfe, Samuel McIntire, and John and Thomas Seymour.

American cabinet styles were also influenced by European immigrants. British, French, and German furniture makers spawned a stream of new cabinet designs that cropped up in the United States at the turn of the 20th century.


Quick Facts

  • In August 2013, a large tramp art cabinet by Sicilian-American artist Samuel Annino sold at Skinner for $2,400
  • In September 2010 at Bonhams, an American late-19th Century mahogany and cross-banded side cabinet sold for £312
  • In a 2004 Neal auction, a Greek Revival-style carved walnut cabinet attributed to Daniel Pabst brought $17,625 at auction

Recommended Items at Auction

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Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet 1950s Midcentury Walnut and Aluminum
Feb 16, 10:00 AM PST
Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet 1950s Midcentury Walnut and Aluminum
by Hughes Auctions
Est: $500- $700
$2501 Bid
Stickley Mission Oak Display Cabinet
Mar 20, 11:00 AM EDT
Stickley Mission Oak Display Cabinet
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $1,000- $2,000
$1001 Bid
2PCS AMERICAN MODERN. CREDENZA SIDEBOARD AND CHINA DISPLAY CABINET. MID CENTURY MODERN
Feb 11, 10:00 AM EST
2PCS AMERICAN MODERN. CREDENZA SIDEBOARD AND CHINA DISPLAY CABINET. MID CENTURY MODERN
by Uniques & Antiques
Est: $120- $200
$1000 Bids
SMALL SHUTTERED FILING CABINET, 20TH CENTURY.
Feb 13, 4:00 PM CET
SMALL SHUTTERED FILING CABINET, 20TH CENTURY.
by Subarna Subastas
Est: €120- €350
€1200 Bids
BASSETT AMERICAN MODERN WALNUT CURIO CHINA DISPLAY CABINET.
Feb 12, 10:00 AM EST
BASSETT AMERICAN MODERN WALNUT CURIO CHINA DISPLAY CABINET.
by Uniques & Antiques
Est: $150- $250
$1250 Bids
1920s Art Deco Wardrobe with Drawer
Feb 09, 11:00 AM EST
1920s Art Deco Wardrobe with Drawer
by Kaminski Auctions
Est: $450- $750
$2250 Bids
SHUTTER FILING CABINET, 20TH CENTURY.
Feb 13, 4:00 PM CET
SHUTTER FILING CABINET, 20TH CENTURY.
by Subarna Subastas
Est: €160- €450
€1600 Bids
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Mueble cubertero realizado en madera de nogal y Ébano. Holanda.
Feb 13, 5:30 PM CET
Mueble cubertero realizado en madera de nogal y Ébano. Holanda.
by Arte Subastas Bilbao
Est: €0- €0
€1500 Bids
A Heywood Wakefield Maple Wood Cabinet, Mid Century
Feb 09, 10:00 AM EST
A Heywood Wakefield Maple Wood Cabinet, Mid Century
by Topwells
Est: $100- $200
$500 Bids
B. ROHNE FOR MASTERCRAFT 'TREE OF LIFE' CREDENZA
Feb 20, 10:00 AM EST
B. ROHNE FOR MASTERCRAFT 'TREE OF LIFE' CREDENZA
by Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Est: $800- $1,600
$4000 Bids
BROYHILL SCULPTRA SIDEBOARD CREDENZA CABINET. AMERICAN MODERN
Feb 11, 10:00 AM EST
BROYHILL SCULPTRA SIDEBOARD CREDENZA CABINET. AMERICAN MODERN
by Uniques & Antiques
Est: $250- $350
$1750 Bids
AMERICAN MODERN WALNUT CREDENZA SIDEBOARD CABINET. SLIDING DOORS. MCM.
Feb 12, 10:00 AM EST
AMERICAN MODERN WALNUT CREDENZA SIDEBOARD CABINET. SLIDING DOORS. MCM.
by Uniques & Antiques
Est: $300- $400
$2000 Bids
Paul McCobb Walnut Marble Top Credenza. Cabinet. Trifold Doors. Unmarked.
Feb 12, 10:00 AM EST
Paul McCobb Walnut Marble Top Credenza. Cabinet. Trifold Doors. Unmarked.
by Uniques & Antiques
Est: $200- $300
$1500 Bids
Marvin Arenson Brutalist Cabinet
Mar 01, 12:00 PM EST
Marvin Arenson Brutalist Cabinet
by Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Est: $1,500- $2,500
$1,2000 Bids
Paul McCobb x The Planner Group Mahogany Credenza
Mar 06, 11:00 AM EST
Paul McCobb x The Planner Group Mahogany Credenza
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $800- $1,200
$1000 Bids
Mobilier Vitrine double-corps Restauration en placage d'acajou ouvra
Feb 18, 6:30 PM CET
Mobilier Vitrine double-corps Restauration en placage d'acajou ouvra
by Vanderkindere
Est: €300- €450
€2400 Bids
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HENKEL HARRIS CHIPPENDALE STYLE BREAKFRONT
Feb 16, 11:00 AM CST
HENKEL HARRIS CHIPPENDALE STYLE BREAKFRONT
by Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Est: $650- $1,250
$4000 Bids
Phyllis Morris (American) Silver Giltwood Wardrobe
Feb 13, 11:00 AM EST
Phyllis Morris (American) Silver Giltwood Wardrobe
by DuMouchelles
Est: $500- $800
$3750 Bids
Phyllis Morris (American) Baroque Silvered Wood Bed Side Cabinet
Feb 13, 11:00 AM EST
Phyllis Morris (American) Baroque Silvered Wood Bed Side Cabinet
by DuMouchelles
Est: $300- $400
$1500 Bids
Phyllis Morris (American) Baroque Style Silvered Wood Baroque Bedside Cabinet
Feb 13, 11:00 AM EST
Phyllis Morris (American) Baroque Style Silvered Wood Baroque Bedside Cabinet
by DuMouchelles
Est: $300- $400
$1500 Bids
Phyllis Morris (American) Giltwood & Glass Custom Breakfront
Feb 13, 11:00 AM EST
Phyllis Morris (American) Giltwood & Glass Custom Breakfront
by DuMouchelles
Est: $300- $1,500
$2500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell American Cabinets


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Uniques & Antiques

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Kamelot Auctions

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Palm Beach Modern Auctions