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Cool Retro Original 1950's English Kitchen Habberdashery Larda Cupboard Cabinet
Located in GB
1950’s English housewives kitchen this is it! We have cleaned waxed and polished it, there will be
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Pine

Mid Century Retro circa 1950's Duck Egg Blue Kitchen Larder Cupboard or Unit
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very cool and collectable retro circa 1950’s duck egg blue kitchen
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Ash Gothic Revival Cupboard with Integrated Clock, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival cupboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Solid
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1950s Dutch Gothic Revival Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Robin Day for Hille, Teakwood Cupboard, 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Teakwood cupboard, Robin Day, 1950s; with 4 drawers on the left side, ideal for file storage, and a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

Vintage Robin Day for Hille, Teakwood Cupboard, 1950s
Robin Day for Hille, Teakwood Cupboard, 1950s
H 27.56 in W 36.03 in D 17.92 in
1950s Scottish Baker's Cupboard Douglas Fir Pine and Marble
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
marble top. Fabulous piece from the 1950s.  Would look great in a kitchen, utility room or bathroom
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Country Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Pine

A pair of Italian maple wood grissinato cupboards made in Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of elegant maple wood credenzas with a grissinato finish, manufactured in the 1950s in the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Maple

20th century Vietnamese Mother-of-pearl and Laquered Wood Cupboard, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Vietnamese cupboard dating from the 1950s in lacquered wood and mother-of-pearl inlays
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1950s Vietnamese Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Mid-Century Dressing Mirror, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, mirror Cleaned With aged patina Original condition.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Mirror, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Dressing Mirror, 1950's
Mid-Century Dressing Mirror, 1950's
H 66.93 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Oak cabinet by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson, Denmark 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Light oak cabinet consistent of six parts, so you can make different compositions. Model Oresund, designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson. The cabinet is in good conditiion, wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak

Vintage Bamboo Bar Cupboard
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage French 1950s bar or cupboard with linoleum table tops. Great for the kitchen, dining
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Bamboo Bar Cupboard
Vintage Bamboo Bar Cupboard
H 41.74 in W 48.43 in D 15.95 in
Industrial Steel Large circa 1950s Metal Workers Paint Cupboard Very Rare Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1940s Industrial steel metal workers paint cabinet A very good looking and well made cabinet with a good honest patina Th...
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1940s English Industrial Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Steel

Large Dutch Pine Cupboard, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large pine cupboard from the 1940s. With facet cut glass in the upper part. Two shelves in the
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1940s Dutch Rustic Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Pine

Large Dutch Pine Cupboard, 1940s
Large Dutch Pine Cupboard, 1940s
H 82.68 in W 74.81 in D 18.51 in
Vintage English Yew Wood Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Burr Yew Wood Corner Cabinet. This burr yew wood corner display cabinet is a stunning and elegant piece of furniture that boast...
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20th Century British Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Yew

Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Cupboard
By Jean Prouvé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sliding bypass doors, from the dormitories of the La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay, France circa 1950's.
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Bohemian 1950 Handmade Bentwood Bamboo, Reed & Cane Etagere, Bookcase, Cupboard
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern handcrafted 5 tier etagere, bookcase or cupboard made out of Bentwood
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1950s American Bohemian Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood

File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, PJ-050202, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
File Rack; Pierre Jeanneret; Le Corbusier; Low Cupboard; PJ-050202; Chandigarh; 1957; 1958; 1950s
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Danish Teak 1950s Corner Cabinet
Located in Frederick, MD
This Danish teak corner cabinet is from the 1950s. It has unique bakelite-like handles that are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak 1950s Corner Cabinet
Danish Teak 1950s Corner Cabinet
H 62 in W 33 in D 24 in
File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, D.I.H. 074, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
File Rack; Pierre Jeanneret; Le Corbusier; Low Cupboard; D.I.H. 074; PJ-050205; Chandigarh; 1957
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Paper Basket Oak, Birch Martin Aberg Sweden Servex 1950s, Elegant and Minimal
By Martin Åberg, Servex 1
Located in Forest, BE
Nice and elegant oak veneer paper waste bin with the inner and bottom in birch. Fine quality of bentwood. Fully stamped with burned fire "Servex" under at the bottom. The inside was ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Birch, Oak

Paper Basket Oak, Birch Martin Aberg Sweden Servex 1950s. Elegant and Minimal
By Martin Åberg, Servex 1
Located in Forest, BE
Nice and elegant oak veneer paper waste bin with the inner and bottom in birch. Fine quality of bentwood. Fully stamped with burned fire "Servex" under at the bottom. The inside was ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak, Birch

Mahogany 50s Building Mailbox
Located in Marseille, FR
1950s mahogany building mailbox height 64 cm length 127 cm depth 15 cm. Additional information
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20th Century Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Mahogany

Mahogany 50s Building Mailbox
Mahogany 50s Building Mailbox
H 25.2 in W 50.01 in D 5.91 in
Round Top Reed and Wicker Etagere
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-988 Hand crafted reed and wicker etagere with 5 shelves and folding upper doors Top 12" deep shelf Bottom 18" deep shelf One bottom shelf is removable.  
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1950s Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wicker, Reed

Round Top Reed and Wicker Etagere
Round Top Reed and Wicker Etagere
H 72 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Two-Piece Tall Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored two-piece China or display cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Bleached mahogany wood is finished in light saffron with a contrasting grain fill and glaze as was d...
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Cabinet in Wood and Glass
Located in Parma, IT
Cabinet in ash wood and black glass, 1950's Italian production. With shelves and two drawers
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Wood, Ash

Mid-Century Italian Cabinet in Wood and Glass
Mid-Century Italian Cabinet in Wood and Glass
H 45.67 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Chinoiserie Pagoda Style Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet painted bamboo pagoda style corner shelf. Finished in a Chinese red paint. This piece is in very good condition and has two shelves for display.
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Bamboo

Vintage Custom Black Walnut 1pc Corner Cabinet Federal Style
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features Quality handmade construction, beautiful black walnut wood grain, ( not signed ),broken arched pediment with finial, deep recessed panel doors, single dovetailed drawer, bra...
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Mid-20th Century Federal Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Walnut

Swedish Vintage Gustavian Ribbed Corner Cabinet Rosette Storage Mid-20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
massive storage in a normally unusable corner of the room. Lovely piece for a kitchen or other rooms
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Birch

1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet - Cupboard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet – Cupboard 1950s Crude Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet
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1950s English Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Metal

Cabinet From A Postoffice, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This compartment cabinet comes from a post office in Budapest. Originally a much larger cupboard of
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1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Pine

Cabinet From A Postoffice, 1950's
Cabinet From A Postoffice, 1950's
H 141 in W 125 in D 39 in
Mid Century Tallboy Cupboard Chest Decorated Range by VB Wilkins G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century cupboard chest / linen cabinet - designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan - 1960's Featuring
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

French Midcentury Formica Dinette Set by SIF
Located in Atlanta, GA
during the 1950s. This iconic, complete set includes a statement cupboard, an expanding kitchen table and
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Chrome

Vintage Italian Cabinet with Decorative Brass Mounts
Located in London, GB
from the 1950’s. It is of outstanding quality and is beautifully designed. It is tall and slim, with
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

20th Century Brown Italian Walnut M. Singer & Sons Dresser, Cabinet by Gio Ponti
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Cenutry Modern Italian, American geometric dresser cupboard made of hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Walnut

1970s Custom Built Gerrit Rietveld Style Oak and Acrylic Utility Cabinet
By Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl
Located in Garnerville, NY
, Leonard Buzz Wallace (1932-2021). Wallace was an accomplished artist and teacher throughout the 1950s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Acrylic, Oak, Pine

Dutch 1950's cupboard
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Marvelous and steady designed cupboard. The glass sliding doors are original and Ocher of color
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1950s Dutch Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Beech, Teak, Wenge, Glass

Dutch 1950's cupboard
Dutch 1950's cupboard
H 74.81 in D 19.69 in
czech 1950s cupboard - buffet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
solid ash and beech construction, cream enamel; plastic laminate top in faint gray and white striped pattern; nickel hardware; top compartment has a drop-down door with hinge along i...
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1950s Czech Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

czech 1950s cupboard  - buffet
czech 1950s cupboard  - buffet
H 34 in W 41.25 in D 23.5 in
Cupboard possibly designed by De Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Cupboard part of an entire Dining set possibly designed by Carlo De Carli. 4 drawers and 2
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood, Ceramic

Cupboard possibly designed by De Carli
Cupboard possibly designed by De Carli
H 63 in W 41.5 in D 18.5 in
Small Vintage Industrial Grey Steel Cupboard with Wooden Top
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
This quirky grey steel side cupboard was sourced from the Czech Republic. These useful Industrial
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Steel

Cabinet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Italian cabinet from the 1950s fully original and in very good condition. Interesting and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Cabinet, Italy, 1950s
Cabinet, Italy, 1950s
H 25.2 in W 28.75 in D 13.78 in
1950s Italy Corner Bar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original corner representing a fireplace, 1950s, Italy. The upper part opens in two parts and
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

1950s Italy Corner Bar
1950s Italy Corner Bar
H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
Italian Cupboard Attributed to Ico Parisi Blonde Oak Wood and Majolica Tiles
By Ico Parisi
Located in Fregene, IT
Italian cupboard attributed to Ico Parisi, produced in Italy in 1950s. The two frontal openable
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Majolica, Oak

Danish Highboard RY 20 by Hans Wegner RY Møbler, Teak, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Munster, DE
Highboard by Hans J. Wegner in teak and oak wood. Beautifully crafted and perfectly divided by different drawers and two large upper compartments. The interior is veneered with oak w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak, Teak

NK Bar Cabinet with Golden Mirror Inside, circa 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Alvesta, SE
Very luxury bar cabinet sold by NK, Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm Sweden during the 1950s. Golden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Boockcase
Located in Glendale, CA
Beautiful mahogany breakfront, with four upper glazed doors and glass adjustable shelf's.Four bottom doors with rosette's and decoration's, Amazing wood grain shown on the doors. Re...
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1950s American Regency Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Wood

Art Deco, Two-Door Storage Cabinet with Chrome Handles on Ebonized Plinth
Located in Kent, GB
, escutcheons and key, circa 1930s-1950s.
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Rosewood

Mid Century Teak & Oak Cabinet, Danish Design 1950’s
Located in London, GB
A fine Danish teak cabinet made in the 1950’s. A lovely mid century design the teak has a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak, Teak

Vintage French Archive Cupboard 2 available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage French Archive Cupboard 2 available wooden top perfectly restored
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Vintage French Archive Cupboard 2 available
Vintage French Archive Cupboard 2 available
H 31.11 in W 34.26 in D 13 in
Midcentury Oak French Utility School Wall Cupboard Bookcase Cabinet Sliding Door
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Delivery: Free delivery in the UK. Description: Rare French School cupboard with glass
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1950s French Industrial Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Other, Brass

Red and Black Wardrobe by Kurt Thut, Swiss Modernism 1950s '1 Piece Left'
By Kurt Thut
Located in Zürich, CH
designed and manufactured by Kurt Thut in the early 1950s. The frame is made of black lacquered beech wood
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Beech

Cabinet, Danish Furniture Manufacturer
Located in Paris, FR
Sideboard with cupboard in walnut wood. Danish furniture manufacturer. Two sliding doors and
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1950s Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Cabinet, Danish Furniture Manufacturer
Cabinet, Danish Furniture Manufacturer
H 61.03 in W 51.97 in D 17.33 in
Green and Yellow Vintage Iron Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Porto, PT
Green and yellow vintage iron Industrial storage cabinet Industrial cupboard of iron with character
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1950s Portuguese Industrial Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Iron

Art Deco Original Skyscraper Cabinet in Hungarian Ash and Walnut
Located in Kent, GB
the cupboard sides and plinth. It offers three drawers with a cupboard over in Hungarian Ash veneers
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Ash, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Retro circa 1950s Duck Egg Blue Kitchen Sideboard Cupboards
Located in GB
egg blue kitchen sideboard cupboards A good looking well made and decorative pair, they have a
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Midcentury France Metal Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Beautiful vintage kitchen cupboard or wardrobe from 1950s, France. It has been restored and treated
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Metal

Farmhouse Style Oak Cupboard, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Farmhouse style oak dresser with 3 draw 2 door cupboard base with separate shelved top section. The
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1950s French Rustic Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak

Farmhouse Style Oak Cupboard, 1950s
Farmhouse Style Oak Cupboard, 1950s
H 79.53 in W 50.01 in D 16.93 in
Cupboard Exotic Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with flap and hinged doors, visible drawers; exotic wood veneer, glass and brass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Cupboard Exotic Wood, Italy, 1950s
Cupboard Exotic Wood, Italy, 1950s
H 58.08 in W 106.3 in D 19.69 in
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with drop-down door in the middle, hinged doors and exposed drawers. Mahogany and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Mahogany

Cupboard Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
H 58.67 in W 79.14 in D 16.54 in
Teak Cupboard by Brantorps, Sweden, 1950s
By Brantorps Möbelfabrik AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful detached bookshelf. This cabinet is designed by Brantorps, Sweden. The cupboard has
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1950s Swedish Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

Teak Cupboard by Brantorps, Sweden, 1950s
Teak Cupboard by Brantorps, Sweden, 1950s
H 68.51 in W 33.08 in D 16.15 in
Cupboard Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard, top part with swing doors, middle part with doors in decorated clear glass, lower part
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Cupboard Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Cupboard Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s-1960s
H 55.12 in W 118.12 in L 55.12 in
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with flap doors, mahogany veneer, brass caps and handles.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s
H 71.66 in W 44.1 in D 16.93 in
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Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, Tubax and UMS Pastoe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard?

The average selling price for a vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard at 1stDibs is $2,339, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $46,779 for the highest priced.

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.

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