Hammar Plast
Vintage 1960s Swedish Other Cupboards
Wood, Glass
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Maple
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1830s Belgian Stone Sinks
Stone
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Post-Modern North and South American Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Other
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Corner Cupboards
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Chrome
2010s Indian Other Dining Room Sets
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
Finding the Right cupboards for You
In any kitchen, dining room or other area of your home, antique and vintage cupboards can help you organize your space as well as support your endeavors to show off your prized collectibles and decorative objects.
Cupboards have long been staples in interior design as reliable and versatile case pieces, which have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Cupboards appeared in the Middle Ages and by the 17th century had eclipsed the chest in popularity as a piece of furniture for storage. New techniques in woodworking allowed furniture manufacturers to build pieces that were more complex than simple chests.
Early cupboards were often tall and were typically used to store linens. By the 18th century, there was more variety in the available shapes and sizes, with some pieces combining a chest of drawers with a tall cabinet.
Cupboards became large and heavy as their importance as furniture grew, frequently making them the biggest piece in a home. They could involve decorative elements like columns and cornices. Over the years, more features were added by furniture makers, such as glass panels for displaying items like porcelain ware.
Besides keeping the room tidy, a cupboard can set the tone through its size. Antique and vintage cupboards are built to last, and, with centuries of design choices, these structures are easy to match with existing furniture.
On 1stDibs, find a range of options for your home including new and custom cupboards, mid-century modern cupboards and original creations, like the weave quilt cupboards by Jim Rose. Contemporary cupboards with unexpected shapes and colors can add an element of surprise to a room. They also provide versatile storage while creating a modern effect.