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Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

19th Century Painted Primitive Corner Cupboard
19th Century Painted Primitive Corner Cupboard

19th Century Painted Primitive Corner Cupboard

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century painted primitive corner cupboard, or cabinet, constructed circa 1840-1859 in walnut with mortise and tenon joints.

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Late 18th Century French Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Walnut

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Wonderful Primitive Pine PA corner cupboard. 12 panels of early wavy glass.

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Early 19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Wood

Antique Early American Primitive Pine Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard 90"
Antique Early American Primitive Pine Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard 90"

Antique Early American Primitive Pine Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard 90"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique early 19th century American primitive country farmhouse corner cabinet. Made of pine featuring a large 12 pane rolled glass arcaded door that opens to a blue painted inte...

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19th Century American American Colonial Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Glass, Pine

Primitive Antique American Corner Hutch
Primitive Antique American Corner Hutch

Primitive Antique American Corner Hutch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Well made and solid Antique Corner Hutch in Stained Pine with later interior paint is a pleasing Slate Blue. The Hutch has a gently rounded top board, Canted sides, four fixed shelv...

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19th Century Rustic Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Wood, Pine

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet
1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is a spectacular primitive corner cupboard. Layers and layers of paint on this piece.

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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet
1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

1850s Cherry Corner Cupboard Farm House Rustic Cabinet

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Another wonderful early corner cupboard. 4 shelves on top and 2 on the bottom. Stunning Patina on this cupboard. 1 small repair. Another true antique piece that came out of my histor...

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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Cherry

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 the surprise of opening to a pop of blue. It is in very good antique condition. Whe...

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Late 18th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Wood

Fine Antique 1780s Italian Burled Walnut Primitive Corner Cabinet Rustic Lock
Fine Antique 1780s Italian Burled Walnut Primitive Corner Cabinet Rustic Lock

Fine Antique 1780s Italian Burled Walnut Primitive Corner Cabinet Rustic Lock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

There are pieces of furniture that politely occupy space, and then there are pieces that seem to remember every room they’ve ever stood in. This Italian corner cupboard—over two cent...

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1780s Italian Baroque Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Walnut

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

18th-Century Painted Corner Cabinet, Trysil, Norway

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Late 1700s corner cabinet from Trysil, Norway. Handcrafted in pine with original painted surfaces in deep green and red tones, decorated with traditional floral motifs. The worn pain...

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18th Century Norwegian Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

A Primitive Plate Rack, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.
A Primitive Plate Rack, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

A Primitive Plate Rack, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Wonderful Primitive Plate Rack, Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

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19th Century Norwegian Romantic Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Blue Painted Interior
Antique Pine Wood Primitive Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Blue Painted Interior

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Blue Painted Interior

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pine wood Primitive Rustic corner China cabinet cupboard blue painted interior.

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19th Century North American Rustic Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Glass, Pine, Wood

c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue
c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue

c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue

Located in Dekalb, IL

Primitive corner cupboard in worn blue paint over red wash, with true hand-cut joinery and panel doors.

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Mid-19th Century American Georgian Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Wood

Antique Corner Cupboard top Circa 1830's Farmhouse
Antique Corner Cupboard top Circa 1830's Farmhouse

Antique Corner Cupboard top Circa 1830's Farmhouse

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is an absolutely stunning early 1800's corner cupboard top, someone many years ago separated this from the base.

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Early 19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Softwood

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Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet
Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

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H 77.325 in W 46 in D 33.325 in

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in Alexandria, VA

A beautiful primitive corner cabinet. Very dramatic with wide boards, square nails and original shelves.

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19th Century American Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

Painted Hand Made Primative Style Corner Cupboard
Painted Hand Made Primative Style Corner Cupboard

Painted Hand Made Primative Style Corner Cupboard

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H 86 in W 36 in D 13 in

Painted Hand Made Primative Style Corner Cupboard

Located in Bedford, NY

Made of solid pine wood with cedar back slats forming the curved back. Wood lathe on outside back to support slats. Black paint by brush with gold striping. Burgundy interior, Thi...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Corner Cabinet, American, Mid-19th Century
Corner Cabinet, American, Mid-19th Century

Corner Cabinet, American, Mid-19th Century

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H 88 in W 61 in D 24 in

Corner Cabinet, American, Mid-19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

We are offering a New England Classic corner cabinet made primarily of walnut with some cherry and poplar. The cabinet came from the Connecticut area. It features four doors with she...

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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Walnut

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 sized corner. It has wooden peg construction. Inside the upper cabinet there are t...

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18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Wood

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet
Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

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H 30 in W 25 in D 18 in

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in New Windsor, NY

Handmade 19th century pine primitive corner cabinet. It's a bit of an oddity possibly meant to obscure precious items. There is a trick to opening the doors. The two sets of doors al...

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1880s Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

Antique Primitive Rustic Brown Distressed Painted Corner Cupboard Cabinet
Antique Primitive Rustic Brown Distressed Painted Corner Cupboard Cabinet

Antique Primitive Rustic Brown Distressed Painted Corner Cupboard Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique primitive brown distress painted corner cupboard cabinet.

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Early 1900s American Rustic Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Wood

Primitive Antique 19th C. American Walnut Distressed Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Primitive Antique 19th C. American Walnut Distressed Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Primitive Antique 19th C. American Walnut Distressed Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive American corner cupboard, circa 1870s. Made from walnut and constructed using hand cut nails.

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Late 19th Century American Classical Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Walnut

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 of Kong just South of Copenhagen this late 18th century Danish corner cupboard wit...

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Late 18th Century Danish Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Pine

A Tall Antique (Americana) Pine Corner Cupboard
A Tall Antique (Americana) Pine Corner Cupboard

A Tall Antique (Americana) Pine Corner Cupboard

Located in Bellport, NY

Americana Corner Cupboard from New England.Solid pine woods,the piece is in two parts,the top slots in to the bottom part (held firmly) two opening doors,both with original solid bra...

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19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

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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18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

A Primitive Cupboard, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.
A Primitive Cupboard, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

A Primitive Cupboard, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Wonderful Primitive Cupboard, Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1800s. This case piece embraces the wabi-sabi lifestyle and brings warmth to your space.

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19th Century Norwegian Romantic Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Freestanding Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Cupboard, 17th Century
Large Antique Freestanding Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Cupboard, 17th Century

Large Antique Freestanding Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Cupboard, 17th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE OAK CORNER CUPBOARD A country-made piece with charming folk art style carving depicting stylised dolphins, roses and geometric patterns.

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17th Century English Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Colonial Primitive Cherry Wood Glass Front Corner China Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Colonial Primitive Cherry Wood Glass Front Corner China Cabinet Cupboard

Antique Colonial Primitive Cherry Wood Glass Front Corner China Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Colonial Primitive Solid Cherry Wood 2 Part Corner China Cabinet Cupboard with Individual Panes of Glass.

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Late 19th Century Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Primitive American Corner Cupboard
Primitive American Corner Cupboard

Primitive American Corner Cupboard

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H 87 in W 51 in D 16.5 in

Primitive American Corner Cupboard

Located in Savannah, GA

Primitive walnut corner cupboard from the mid Atlantic region.

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Early 19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

A Primitive Corner Cupboard, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.
A Primitive Corner Cupboard, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

A Primitive Corner Cupboard, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

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H 60.24 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in

A Primitive Corner Cupboard, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Wonderful Primitive Corner Cupboard, Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

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19th Century Norwegian Romantic Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

Antique Pinewood Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet Cupboard with Blue Painted Interior
Antique Pinewood Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet Cupboard with Blue Painted Interior

Antique Pinewood Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet Cupboard with Blue Painted Interior

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pinewood wall hanging corner cabinet cupboard with blue painted interior. Item features blue painted interior, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, 2 swing doors, n...

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19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

Corner Cupboard
Corner Cupboard

Corner Cupboard

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H 83 in W 49 in D 24 in

Corner Cupboard

Located in Hudson, NY

From Stephanie Lloyd, a great-looking early corner cupboard from a Scoharie county, New York house. Warm honey patina to the pine case with apple red painted backboards and creamy wh...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Corner Cupboard from Alsace. Original hardware
Painted Pine Corner Cupboard from Alsace. Original hardware

Painted Pine Corner Cupboard from Alsace. Original hardware

Located in San Francisco, CA

Charming painted country corner cupboard from Alsace. Pewter hinges. Primitive painting on doors and drawer fronts.

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19th Century French Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver

Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
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Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Walnut

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$1,395 / item

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By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

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2010s Italian Renaissance Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Glass

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$500 / item

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By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Glass

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$14,950 / item

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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

Located in New York, NY

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Velvet, Walnut

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$8,616Sale Price / item|20% Off

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Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Cirencester, England

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

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$2,504 / item

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Located in London, GB

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Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
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Located in Dayton, OH

An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular serpentine fronted case with four hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass batwing hardware...

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Brass

19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Crock Sipe & Sons Cake Crock
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Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine Sipe & Nichols decorated stoneware cake crock has amazing hand painted blue decoration and in very good condition.Minor rim chip as you can see in the close up photo.This i...

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
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Located in London, GB

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Wrought Iron

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
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By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Metal

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Located in Tiverton, RI

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Summer Birches  - Atmospheric Nature Painting, Framed
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By Grzegorz Wójcik

Located in Salzburg, AT

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2010s Contemporary Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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19Thc Amazing Brass & Iron Large Bakers Rack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans

Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive

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Brass, Copper

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Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the corner cupboard antique primitive you’re looking for. Each corner cupboard antique primitive for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Your living room may not be complete without a corner cupboard antique primitive — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Corner Cupboard Antique Primitive?

Prices for a corner cupboard antique primitive can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $12,995, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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