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18th Century Primitive Cupboard

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse
Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

$2,749Sale Price|50% Off

H 56.89 in W 48.43 in D 13.78 in

Wabi-Sabi 18th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard Rustic Farmhouse

Located in London, GB

A statement 18th century cupboard from the Carpathian Mountain region. Primitively constructed from

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Antique 18th Century Balkan Primitive Cupboards

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Beech, Oak, Pine

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Rustic Primitive Oak Cupboard from around 1800
Rustic Primitive Oak Cupboard from around 1800

Rustic Primitive Oak Cupboard from around 1800

$4,373

H 59.06 in W 55.32 in D 19.69 in

Rustic Primitive Oak Cupboard from around 1800

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Original provincial cupboard from the late 18th century or early 19th century. Belgium/ Northern

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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Continental Pine Cupboard Probably German c. Early 18th Century
Antique Continental Pine Cupboard Probably German c. Early 18th Century

Antique Continental Pine Cupboard Probably German c. Early 18th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

This antique continental pine cupboard, likely German and dating to the early 18th century, is a

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Antique Early 18th Century German Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Eighteenth Century Painted Cupboard With Richly Patinated Surface
Eighteenth Century Painted Cupboard With Richly Patinated Surface

Eighteenth Century Painted Cupboard With Richly Patinated Surface

Located in London, GB

An eighteenth century painted cabinet, the exterior retaining its remarkable historic and patinated

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Antique 18th Century English Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th-C. Early American Primitive Grain Faux Bois Painted Corner Wall Cabinet
18th-C. Early American Primitive Grain Faux Bois Painted Corner Wall Cabinet

18th-C. Early American Primitive Grain Faux Bois Painted Corner Wall Cabinet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an excellent example of a 18th century grain painted corner cabinet. I love the finish and

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Antique Late 18th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th-Century Painted Corner Cabinet, Trysil, Norway
18th-Century Painted Corner Cabinet, Trysil, Norway

18th-Century Painted Corner Cabinet, Trysil, Norway

$2,733

H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 13.78 in

18th-Century Painted Corner Cabinet, Trysil, Norway

Located in Hønefoss, 30

details reveal centuries of use and quiet beauty. A rare survivor of rural Norwegian craftsmanship

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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century
French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century

French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century

$7,750

H 79.53 in W 46.07 in D 15.95 in

French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

quiet strength of French rural craftsmanship, this 18th-century rustic cupboard exudes an enduring charm

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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

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Primitive 18th Century Irish Sold Elm Cupboard C. 1750
Primitive 18th Century Irish Sold Elm Cupboard C. 1750

Primitive 18th Century Irish Sold Elm Cupboard C. 1750

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H 64.5 in W 54 in D 20.5 in

Primitive 18th Century Irish Sold Elm Cupboard C. 1750

Located in Heathfield, GB

hinge – the H hinges are 18th century and hand forged iron. Such a beautiful cupboard thoroughly

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Antique 18th Century Cupboards

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Elm

18th Century American Pine Slant Back Cupboard
18th Century American Pine Slant Back Cupboard

18th Century American Pine Slant Back Cupboard

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H 81 in W 49 in D 19.5 in

18th Century American Pine Slant Back Cupboard

Located in Carmel, CA

This early cupboard has rustic charm. The paint and hardware are original. The cupboard sides are

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Antique Late 18th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Corner Cabinet with Original Feather Painted Finish
18th Century Corner Cabinet with Original Feather Painted Finish

18th Century Corner Cabinet with Original Feather Painted Finish

Located in Carmel, CA

This two-piece corner cupboard has a barrel front. The "Turkey Breast" cupboard will fit into any

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard
18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard

18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard

Located in Zagreb, HR

cupboard", from the 18th century. One of a kind antique rustic piece with loads of rustic patina

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Antique 18th Century European Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Primitive Cupboard
18th Century Primitive Cupboard

18th Century Primitive Cupboard

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H 78.75 in W 41.74 in L 78.75 in

18th Century Primitive Cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A late 18th century primitive cupboard. Made from chestnut in Spain cupboards like these would have

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century Primitive Spanish Cupboard
18th Century Primitive Spanish Cupboard

18th Century Primitive Spanish Cupboard

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H 43.25 in W 35.63 in D 15.13 in

18th Century Primitive Spanish Cupboard

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming and primitive cupboard from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century New England Primitive Blue Painted Pewter Cupboard or Hutch
18th Century New England Primitive Blue Painted Pewter Cupboard or Hutch

18th Century New England Primitive Blue Painted Pewter Cupboard or Hutch

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Primitive American open top pewter cupboard in old blue paint, with molded cornice

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Antique 18th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Primitive Cupboard
Primitive Cupboard

Primitive Cupboard

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H 43 in W 40 in D 16 in

Primitive Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unusual cabinet with tons of character! This cupboard was very well made using dove-tail and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Primitive mountain cupboard
Primitive mountain cupboard

Primitive mountain cupboard

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H 69.3 in W 47.64 in D 19.69 in

Primitive mountain cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare mountain cupboard from the Pyrinees. Pieces like this were made on the countryside in

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut

Early 18Th C. Primitive Wabi Sabi Basque Mountain Cupboard
Early 18Th C. Primitive Wabi Sabi Basque Mountain Cupboard

Early 18Th C. Primitive Wabi Sabi Basque Mountain Cupboard

Located in London, GB

A large early 18th C. Hewn chestnut cupboard from the mountains of the Basque Country. Primitively

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Armoire
Spanish 18th Century Primitive Armoire

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Armoire

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H 62 in W 34.25 in D 13.25 in

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Armoire

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century primitive armoire from Spain. Wonderful diminutive scale. Soundly

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Painted 18th Century Scandinavian Corner Cupboard
Painted 18th Century Scandinavian Corner Cupboard

Painted 18th Century Scandinavian Corner Cupboard

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

18th century Scandinavian pine painted corner cupboard. Discovered in a farm house near the village

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Early American Country Pine Primitive Dry Sink, Late 18th Century
Early American Country Pine Primitive Dry Sink, Late 18th Century

Early American Country Pine Primitive Dry Sink, Late 18th Century

Located in Louisville, KY

This very early American pine dry sink is a primitive beauty. The impressive craftsmanship that

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Antique Late 18th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard
Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard

Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard

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H 78.5 in W 38.5 in D 17 in

Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard

Located in Houston, TX

Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard, circa 1780-1809, Mexico City. Tall, thin profile rustic

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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Early American Two-Part Pine Corner Cupboard
Early American Two-Part Pine Corner Cupboard

Early American Two-Part Pine Corner Cupboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

The top part has behind double paneled doors four triangular shelves, three with plate railings parallel to back walls; three drawers, and two secret compartments. Below, there are ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Primitive Antique Pine Pewter Cupboard Stepback Hutch China Display Bookcase
Primitive Antique Pine Pewter Cupboard Stepback Hutch China Display Bookcase

Primitive Antique Pine Pewter Cupboard Stepback Hutch China Display Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 18th century American pine pewter cupboard. Features a stepback from with removable shelves

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Antique Late 18th Century Primitive Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Antique Primitive Welsh Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet Linen Press Bookcase
Antique Primitive Welsh Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet Linen Press Bookcase

Antique Primitive Welsh Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet Linen Press Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive 18th century Welsh oak bookshelf or cabinet. Features three interior shelves, internal

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Antique 18th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century Rustic Kitchen Cupboard
18th Century Rustic Kitchen Cupboard

18th Century Rustic Kitchen Cupboard

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H 78.75 in W 48.04 in D 16.54 in

18th Century Rustic Kitchen Cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A late 18th century primitive cupboard. Made from chestnut in Spain cupboards like these would have

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century Primitive Wabi-Sabi Carpathian Cupboard
18th Century Primitive Wabi-Sabi Carpathian Cupboard

18th Century Primitive Wabi-Sabi Carpathian Cupboard

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H 53.15 in W 27.17 in D 11.42 in

18th Century Primitive Wabi-Sabi Carpathian Cupboard

Located in London, GB

A primitive, late 18th century cupboard originating from the Carpathian Mountains. Constructed from

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Antique Late 18th Century European Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard in Kiefer Pine
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard in Kiefer Pine

18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard in Kiefer Pine

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Great example of an open back Baroque dishrack and cupboard in pine, circa 1750. Dishes slot into

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Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Blind Door Large Hudson Valley Cupboard with Original Blue Paint
18th Century Blind Door Large Hudson Valley Cupboard with Original Blue Paint

18th Century Blind Door Large Hudson Valley Cupboard with Original Blue Paint

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is a wonderful large late 1700s blind door Hudson Valley cupboard, with original paint, it was

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Antique 1780s American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Primitive Portuguese Cupboard
18th Century Primitive Portuguese Cupboard

18th Century Primitive Portuguese Cupboard

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H 42.5 in W 36.5 in D 10.25 in

18th Century Primitive Portuguese Cupboard

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming and Primitive Portuguese cupboard soundly constructed from painted wood. Wonderful

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Cupboard Door
18th Century Spanish Cupboard Door

18th Century Spanish Cupboard Door

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H 51.58 in W 27.96 in D 2.37 in

18th Century Spanish Cupboard Door

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Spanish cupboard door with traces of its original color. Great decorative statement in a

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Swedish Primitive  Corner Cabinet
Swedish Primitive  Corner Cabinet

Swedish Primitive Corner Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Primitive piece with ribbed door panels and dentil moldings.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Stepback Cupboard
18th Century Stepback Cupboard

18th Century Stepback Cupboard

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H 78 in W 37 in D 19 in

18th Century Stepback Cupboard

Located in Bridport, CT

Primitive stepback cupboard with elegant trim. Original red milk paint, blue green painted addend

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Antique 1770s American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

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By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in London, GB

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By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

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Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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By Town & Emanuel

Located in London, GB

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Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia

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$2,480

H 43.71 in W 40.16 in D 9.45 in

Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.

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Located in Bozeman, MT

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18th Century Primitive Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century primitive cupboard for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every 18th century primitive cupboard was constructed with great care. Each 18th century primitive cupboard bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Primitive Cupboard?

Prices for a 18th century primitive cupboard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $10,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,600.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

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