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Cupboard
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Carved oak and ebony cupboard with tortoiseshell inlay, walnut and rosewood parquetry. Doors
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Cupboard
Cupboard
H 62 in W 65.5 in D 26.5 in
Gustavian Cupboard
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique original Swedish Gustavian cabinet or cupboard with two doors and shelves. This beautiful
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1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Gustavian Cupboard
Gustavian Cupboard
H 38.98 in W 51.19 in D 19.1 in
Gustavian Cupboard
Located in Hellerup, DK
Beautiful antique Swedish Gustavian (1770-1810) cupboard scraped back to the original color
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1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Gustavian Cupboard
Gustavian Cupboard
H 43.31 in W 45.28 in D 17.52 in
Hungarian Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century blue and green painted jelly cupboard from Hungary. Heavy wear throughout on wood
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Hungarian Cupboard
Hungarian Cupboard
H 33.75 in W 36.5 in D 23.5 in
Small Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming single-door cabinet.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Small Cupboard
Small Cupboard
H 48 in W 32 in D 20 in
Harlequin Painted Cupboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
This 19th Century Italian cupboard has been recently repainted by our friend Giorgio who is based
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Late 19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Harlequin Painted Cupboard
Harlequin Painted Cupboard
H 74.02 in W 50.01 in D 16.54 in
Chinease carved cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese carved cupboard of small proportions, the rectangular figured top to the frieze fitted with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinease carved cupboard
Chinease carved cupboard
H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 15 in
Victorian Watchmakers Cupboard
Located in Faversham, GB
watch movements and repairs. The top cupboard section has a pair of doors with original closing latches
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Watchmakers Cupboard
Victorian Watchmakers Cupboard
H 63.78 in W 32.49 in D 23.63 in
Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 18th Century painted oak housekeepers cupboard. This cupboard provides excellent storage
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18th Century British Country Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
H 96.07 in W 89.77 in D 21.26 in
Swiss Alp Cupboard
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted cupboard.
Category

1830s Swiss Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swiss Alp Cupboard
Swiss Alp Cupboard
H 76.78 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
Simple Mountain Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good 19th century Pyrinee cupboard. Beautiful in its simplicity. Sturdy and ready to use.
Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Simple Mountain Cupboard
Simple Mountain Cupboard
H 59.06 in W 33.47 in D 21.66 in
Rare Modernist Cupboard
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Rare modernist cupboard made of oak wood in The Netherlands in the 1920s. This high cabinet was
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Oak

Rare Modernist Cupboard
Rare Modernist Cupboard
H 90.56 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
English Narrow Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty original painted narrow cupboard, 1810. Dimensions: 34 inches (86 cms) wide 18.5 inches
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

English Narrow Cupboard
English Narrow Cupboard
H 36 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
English Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine cupboard, has a beautifully carved cornice with wave carving in the frieze. The fluted
Category

1820s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine, Braid

English Pine Cupboard
English Pine Cupboard
H 81 in W 64 in D 24 in
French Oak Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
Early French oak cupboard with extra fine carved detailing. Scrolled and flowered lower cupboard
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19th Century French Antique Cupboards Furniture

French Oak Cupboard
French Oak Cupboard
H 96 in W 56.5 in D 20.5 in
English Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine cupboard has exposed peg construction. The top and bottom doors have recessed molded
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Early 1800s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Pine Cupboard
English Pine Cupboard
H 78 in W 50.5 in D 22.5 in
Step back cupboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted Pine step back cupboard
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19th Century Canadian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Step back cupboard
Step back cupboard
H 77 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
Indian Teak Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This four door/two drawer cupboard has exposed peg construction. There are raised panels on the
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1860s Indian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

Indian Teak Cupboard
Indian Teak Cupboard
H 73.75 in W 44.75 in D 26.34 in
English Bamboo Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English bamboo cupboard, the front decorated with real English leather book bindings. The top has
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1880s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Paint, Paper

English Bamboo Cupboard
English Bamboo Cupboard
H 36 in W 23.25 in D 14 in
Pine European Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
Pine European cupboard, with the drawer having large dove tail construction, and there is exposed
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1820s Hungarian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pine European Cupboard
Pine European Cupboard
H 36 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
French Walnut Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This four door/two drawer cupboard has exposed peg construction throughout. The sides each have
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1790s French Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Cupboard
French Walnut Cupboard
H 81.5 in W 60 in D 23 in
Painted English Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
The interior of this cupboard has one shelf and is framed inside with a fretwork frieze and fluted
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1830s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

Painted English Cupboard
Painted English Cupboard
H 82 in W 60.5 in D 25 in
English Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This cupboard has exposed peg construction throughout. The doors have raised panels framed with
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1840s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Pine Cupboard
English Pine Cupboard
H 89 in W 55 in D 25.5 in
English Oak Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This cupboard has a top that has an inset panel covered with a floral fabric protected by a glass
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1890s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Oak Cupboard
English Oak Cupboard
H 32.63 in W 19.13 in D 17.25 in
Mahogany Regency Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This mahogany Regency cupboard has four adjustable shelves. The original shelves have been replaced
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1820s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

Mahogany Regency Cupboard
Mahogany Regency Cupboard
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 11.63 in
French Fruitwood Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
19th century French fruitwood cupboard with inset panels in a chevron pattern outlined with curved
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19th Century French Antique Cupboards Furniture

French Fruitwood Cupboard
French Fruitwood Cupboard
H 92 in W 55 in D 22.5 in
English Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine cupboard has the original carved rosewood knob, the door has the original carved
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1890s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Pine, Paint

English Pine Cupboard
English Pine Cupboard
H 36 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
English Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This English pine cupboard has two upper doors having two recessed panels framed with carved
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1840s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Pine Cupboard
English Pine Cupboard
H 31.63 in W 66 in D 24.63 in
English Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This very unusual English pine cupboard is one of a kind. There is a lift top compartment that is 3
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1860s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Pine Cupboard
English Pine Cupboard
H 35 in W 29.75 in D 17 in
Oak Welsh Cupboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Welsh dresser in two parts. The upper section with a rectangular molded cornice above an open section with three plate racks and notched sides. The lower section with three short dra...
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Early 18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Oak

Oak Welsh Cupboard
Oak Welsh Cupboard
H 78.5 in W 59 in D 21 in
Rococo Period Swedish Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
Rococo Swedish Cupboard circa 1770-1780. Scraped back to original paint. Sturdy, stable. Includes
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Rococo Period Swedish Cupboard
Rococo Period Swedish Cupboard
H 79 in W 45 in D 18.75 in
Rustic Patinated French Cupboard
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional, rustic French Cupboard in a original patinated Wood, from the Eastern part of France
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Late 18th Century French Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Nutwood

Rustic Patinated French Cupboard
Rustic Patinated French Cupboard
H 87.41 in W 104.34 in D 20.08 in
Spanish Painted Food Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C Spanish food cupboard. Great distressed paint finish. 1820. Reference: 8351
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19th Century Spanish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Spanish Painted Food Cupboard
Spanish Painted Food Cupboard
H 65 in W 42 in D 19 in
17th Century Spanish Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 17th Century Spanish cupboard with original polychrome finish. Aside from minor
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17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

17th Century Spanish Cupboard
17th Century Spanish Cupboard
H 68.51 in W 56.7 in D 26.38 in
English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th C English painted pine housekeepers cupboard from a West Country estate. 1820
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
H 102.5 in W 21 in D 129 in
Two Door Mustard Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American mustard hued two door cupboard with a gallery top circa 1880. Interior compartment
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Late 19th Century American Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Metal

Two Door Mustard Cupboard
Two Door Mustard Cupboard
H 62.5 in W 33.5 in D 15 in
English Country House Cupboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 19th century English country house cupboard in oak with wonderful patination and superb color
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Oak

English Country House Cupboard
English Country House Cupboard
H 59.5 in W 56.5 in D 20.5 in
English Heart Pine Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English heart pine cupboard, with gallery around the top having cut out handles on the sides for
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1870s English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Heart Pine Cupboard
English Heart Pine Cupboard
H 29.75 in W 19 in D 12.5 in
Corner Cupboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two concave panelled doors open to shelves and interior base cupboard.
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Corner Cupboard
Corner Cupboard
H 108 in D 30 in
Vintage Baker's Proofing Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Vintage baker’s cupboard with pull out drawers, behind 4 sets of bi-fold doors, and raised on
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Baker's Proofing Cupboard
Vintage Baker's Proofing Cupboard
H 62.5 in W 61 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite antique French housekeeper's cupboard
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Early 18th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique French Housekeepers Cupboard
Antique French Housekeepers Cupboard
H 83.86 in W 66.93 in D 27.96 in
Swiss alp painted cupboard
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted cupboard
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1750s Swiss Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swiss alp painted cupboard
Swiss alp painted cupboard
H 72.05 in W 55.12 in D 25.2 in
English Original Painted Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Funky English original painted pine food / linen cupboard. 1860. Reference: 8180 Dimensions 49.5
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

English Original Painted Cupboard
English Original Painted Cupboard
H 88.5 in W 49.5 in D 17.5 in
Beautiful Cupboard from Scotland
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Impressive 4 doors, paneled Scottish kitchen cupboard, the pine has a great old original finish
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Cupboard from Scotland
Beautiful Cupboard from Scotland
H 92.92 in W 70.87 in D 23.23 in
Painted Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An American primitive painted cupboard, circa 1840s. 47 ¼ inches wide by 21 inches deep by 83
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Cupboard, 19th Century
Painted Cupboard, 19th Century
H 83.75 in W 47.25 in D 21 in
Bleached Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Bleached Pine Housekeepers Cupboard sku 1517 W147 x D35 x H198 cm.
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19th Century Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Bleached Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
Bleached Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
H 77.96 in W 57.88 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Mahogany Cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century mahogany cupboard the large rectangular well-figured top above two large panelled
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19th Century British Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Cupboard
19th Century Mahogany Cupboard
H 49.5 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Swedish Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Substantial 19th century three part Swedish cupboard with decorative cornice. The upper cupboard
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19th Century Swedish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Cupboard
19th Century Swedish Cupboard
H 84.26 in W 60.63 in D 24.61 in
Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish painted pine linen cupboard. 1820. Reference: 7957 Dimensions 50.5 inches
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19th Century Swedish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard
Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard
H 76 in W 50.5 in D 17.5 in
Painted Pine Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English painted pine four door shelved linen cupboard. 1890. Reference: 7970 Dimensions 39
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Linen Cupboard
Painted Pine Linen Cupboard
H 95.5 in W 39 in D 25.5 in
English Painted Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English painted pine two door shelved linen cupboard. 1890. Reference: 7969 Dimensions 38
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

English Painted Linen Cupboard
English Painted Linen Cupboard
H 95.5 in W 38 in D 25 in
Small English Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusually small 4 door English painted pine housekeepers cupboard. 1810. Reference: 7839
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19th Century English George III Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Small English Housekeepers Cupboard
Small English Housekeepers Cupboard
H 86.5 in W 56.5 in D 14.5 in
Swedish Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual late 19th C Swedish painted pine housekeepers cupboard. 1890. Dimensions 66 inches (168
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19th Century Swedish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Swedish Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
H 83 in W 66 in D 17.5 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Arts & Crafts oak cupboard the moulded pediment and carved frieze above a pair of panelled doors
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Early 20th Century British Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Cupboard
Arts & Crafts Oak Cupboard
H 64.5 in W 55 in D 26 in
English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English bleached pine housekeepers cupboard with sliding doors. 1840. Internal top
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Irish Painted Pine Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Irish painted pine kitchen cupboard. 1820. Internal depth of 15". Dimensions 70
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19th Century Irish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Irish Painted Pine Cupboard
Irish Painted Pine Cupboard
H 77 in W 70 in D 19 in
Dutch Pine Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 19th C Dutch pale pine linen cupboard. 1860. Internal shelf depth is 18 inches (46 cms
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19th Century Dutch Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Dutch Pine Linen Cupboard
Dutch Pine Linen Cupboard
H 91 in W 77.5 in D 22 in
Swedish Dome Topped Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish painted pine dome topped cupboard. 1820. Dimensions 47.5 inches (121 cms
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19th Century Swedish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Dome Topped Cupboard
Swedish Dome Topped Cupboard
H 79 in W 47.5 in D 20.5 in
George III Housekeeper's Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large scale George III painted housekeeper's cupboard. Of architectural form, this cupboard
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18th Century English Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Wood

George III Housekeeper's Cupboard
George III Housekeeper's Cupboard
H 79.34 in W 73.04 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish painted pine linen cupboard. Lovely distressed paint finish. 1810. Internal
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19th Century Swedish Antique Cupboards Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard
Swedish Painted Linen Cupboard
H 71 in W 50.5 in D 21 in
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Antique Cupboards Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique cupboards furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique cupboards furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique cupboards furniture made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique cupboards furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Europa Antiques and Howard & Sons Ltd produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Cupboards Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique cupboards furniture start at $1 and top out at $222,000 with the average selling for $3,921.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Cupboards Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

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