Antique Corner Storage
Antique corner storage solves awkward room layouts with timber corner cabinets, cupboards and washstands built to make use of neglected wall spaces.
Antique Corner Storage
When you search for antique corner storage, you find pieces designed to fit neatly into room junctions, ranging from wall-hanging cupboards to floor-standing cabinets.
The pieces on this page span the Georgian, Victorian and 18th-century periods, with oak, mahogany and walnut forming the backbone of the selection.
Cupboards with bow fronts, glass doors and architectural cornices sit alongside campaign chests and washstands with marble tops.
Construction and proportion
The distinction between ordinary and superior pieces rests on the choice of timber grain, the precision of dovetail joints, and the restraint applied to decorative marquetry or brass work.
Architectural proportions and original brass hardware elevate standing and wall-hung cabinets above standard utility pieces.
Antique Corner Storage Retail Price Guide 2026
Typical asking prices for corner storage among the pieces listed under this phrase on Sellingantiques today, from the lower quarter to the upper quarter. They describe what is for sale here now, not the wider market.
Listings feature woods spanning oak, mahogany, walnut, camphor wood, pine, elm and teak across the Georgian, Victorian and 19th-century periods.
Walker And Sons
The Antique Corner Storage Glossary
- Bow front
- A convex curved cabinet front that projects outward in a smooth arc. This curved profile adds visual softness to corner furniture.
- Campaign chest
- A portable chest of drawers built in sections with recessed brass handles for military transport. These pieces dismantle easily for travel.
- Japanned
- European wood finished with Oriental-style lacquering and raised metallic decoration. Chinoiserie scenes often feature on these surfaces.
- Marquetry
- Decorative veneer patterns assembled from thin slices of various coloured woods. Craftsmen cut these pieces to form intricate floral or geometric pictures.
- Whatnot
- An open set of tiered shelving used for displaying small ornaments. These tall stands fit well in unused room corners.
Antique Corner Storage: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I hang a wall corner cupboard?
Wall-hanging corner cupboards require secure fixing to solid masonry or internal wall studs using robust brackets. The weight of heavy timber doors places strain on the top fixings.
Check that the internal hanging points or strap hinges are firmly attached to the carcase before mounting the cupboard at eye level.
What rooms suit corner cabinets?
Dining rooms, hallways and studies benefit from corner cabinets because they utilise dead space without blocking foot traffic. Tall floor-standing versions provide display space for glassware and china.
Smaller wall-mounted cupboards fit above side tables or desks to hold books and papers.
Why use camphor wood for campaign chests?
Camphor wood naturally repels insects and resists dampness, making it practical for colonial travel. British officers relied on these durable trunks during military campaigns.
The distinct aromatic scent remains present in many surviving camphor chests.