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Why is it called a step back cupboard?

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Why is it called a step back cupboard?
A step back cupboard is called a step back cupboard because the top half of the cupboard is set back from the bottom half, making it look like it stepped back. Browse 1stDibs to discover an array of stately step back cupboards from top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Step back cupboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted Pine step back cupboard
Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pine Step Back Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine step back cupboard is made of heart pine and has traces of the original red paint
Category

Antique 1830s Russian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Painted Step Back Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
Unique painted step back cupboard has signed initials and is dated 1839. It has sponge painted
Category

Antique 1830s Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Tin, Steel

Primitive Open Step-back Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic early American step-back cupboard with open shelving. Hand made and painted in the United
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19thc Early Pine Step Back Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc amazing pine step back cupboard with fantastic shelving & plate rails. This fine
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Russian Step Back Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This cupboard has exposed peg, and mortise and tenon joints. The doors are constructed of heavy 1 1
Category

Antique 1820s Russian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

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