Freestanding Kitchen Cupboard
Antique 17th Century English Cupboards
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Cupboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1790s English George III Corner Cupboards
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards
Other
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
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Bronze
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Softwood
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Wrought Iron, Brass
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Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Cabinets
Plastic
Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Corner Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1780s English Cabinets
Early 20th Century British Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Antique Early 19th Century Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Corner Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1790s Scottish Industrial and Work Tables
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Primitive Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 1810s English George III Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 1810s English George III Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch William and Mary Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Iron
20th Century French Cupboards
Beech, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards
Mahogany, Oak
Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo-Indian Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Elm
Vintage 1940s British Rustic Cupboards
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Pine
20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Country Cupboards
Fruitwood, Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century French Cupboards
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best way to organize kitchen cupboards is by keeping in mind how you will use the contents. When you take a look at the items inside the cabinet, think about how frequently you use each item. Store the items you use most often in easy to reach locations — the front of the cabinet is best for an everyday item, or perhaps in canisters on the counter. The back of the cupboard, or higher shelves, should be reserved for items that you use less frequently. Shop a range of antique and vintage kitchen cupboards on 1stDibs.
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