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What is a stepback cupboard?

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What is a stepback cupboard?
A stepback cupboard is a type of cabinet that consists of a dovetailed case, enclosed cupboards, and a shelving unit on top of this construction. It is most commonly used in the kitchens to display china, glass and pewter-ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stepback cupboards.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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A Rare French Elm, Walnut & Pearwood Stepback Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare French Elm, Walnut and Pearwood Stepback Cupboard with Clock From Bresse Region of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets

French Carved Stepback Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
The cornice of this oak cupboard has a carved stag head with leaf carvings in a central cartouche
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Antique 1860s French Cupboards

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Fabric, Glass, Oak

English Oak Carved Stepback Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
The doors in the upper section of this cupboard have applied carved moldings and panels. The lower
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Antique 1870s English Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Central European Painted Stepback Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This cupboard has weathered green paint throughout with geometric and floral designs painted on the
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Antique 1830s European Cupboards

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Glass, Pine, Paint

19th Century Stepback Cupboard in Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted open pewter cupboard is in fine condition with lots of space for your
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Cupboards

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Wood

Vintage Pine Stepback Country Farmhouse Cupboard Hutch Display Cabinet 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage stepback cupboard in the manner of Pennsylvania Dutch. Made of pine featuring early
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Late 20th Century Country Cupboards

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Pine

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