What is considered an antique china cabinet?

For a china cabinet to be antique, it should be over 100 years old. You can still have a beautiful, valuable china cabinet even if it’s not antique. Any piece from a previous or distinct time period that is not 100 years old are considered vintage.

How do you date antique cabinets?

How to Determine the Age of Antique Furniture
  1. Look Past the Style of a Piece.
  2. Examine Bottoms, Insides, and Backs.
  3. Check for Perfectly Matching Elements.
  4. Try to Figure Out What Tools Were Used.
  5. Look at the Wood and Upholstery Fabric.
  6. Investigate the Screws and Other Hardware.

What are old china cabinets made of?

The most common type of wood used in antique china cabinets is oak. However, you can also find cabinets made from mahogany, maple, cherry, walnut, pine and other types of wood. Glass is often used in the doors and windows of china cabinets, and metal is sometimes used for the hardware.