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Hunt Cupboard

Hunt Cupboard Oak, Bar Cabinet
Hunt Cupboard Oak, Bar Cabinet

Hunt Cupboard Oak, Bar Cabinet

$2,840

H 88 in W 21 in D 45 in

Hunt Cupboard Oak, Bar Cabinet

Located in Toronto, CA

An oak hunt cupboard crafted in oak. This piece was recently restored. With lots of storage it

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20th Century Canadian Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Hunt-Themed Corner Cabinet
19th Century French Hunt-Themed Corner Cabinet

19th Century French Hunt-Themed Corner Cabinet

$5,800

H 77 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in

19th Century French Hunt-Themed Corner Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Revival hunt-themed corner cabinet from a hunting lodge. Adorned with intricate, ornate carvings featuring

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet
Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet

Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet

Located in Evergreen, CO

display carvings of the day's hunt and catch suspended from ribbon bows. Raised on bun feet, the height of

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Antique Late 19th Century European Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Exceptional Antique 19th Century French Henry II / Renaissance Revival Hunt Cabinet. Hand carved

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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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H 101 in W 66 in D 26 in

Hunt Cupboard

Located in Austin, TX

Intricately carved cupboard with various detailed references to aristocratic gluttony and

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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Hunts Bookcase Gun Cupboard, circa 1880
Carved Oak Hunts Bookcase Gun Cupboard, circa 1880

Carved Oak Hunts Bookcase Gun Cupboard, circa 1880

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H 89 in W 57 in D 25 in

Carved Oak Hunts Bookcase Gun Cupboard, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A good black forest style hand carved oak bookcase or gun cabinet circa 1880. This piece is presently set up as a book case however if you wish to use it as a gun cabinet we will con...

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Antique 1880s French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Rococo Carved Walnut Step Back Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century
Antique French Rococo Carved Walnut Step Back Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century

Antique French Rococo Carved Walnut Step Back Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Rococo carved walnut step back hunt cupboard with arched and asymmetrical foliate

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Renaissance carved walnut cabinet with dental and foliate frieze surmounting upper with double doors having stylized fan and foliate motif with double full barley twis...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Figural Carved Walnut Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century
Antique French Renaissance Figural Carved Walnut Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century

Antique French Renaissance Figural Carved Walnut Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Renaissance carved walnut cabinet with upper having central door with mask and flanked by foliate carved doors, surmounting double drawer and double door lower with br...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

French Renaissance Carved Walnut and Beveled Glass Hunt Cupboard, circa 1890
French Renaissance Carved Walnut and Beveled Glass Hunt Cupboard, circa 1890

French Renaissance Carved Walnut and Beveled Glass Hunt Cupboard, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Renaissance carved walnut court cupboard with scroll and foliate decorated crest

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Carved Oak & Mirrored Hunt Board, c1890
Antique French Renaissance Carved Oak & Mirrored Hunt Board, c1890

Antique French Renaissance Carved Oak & Mirrored Hunt Board, c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Renaissance hunt cupboard offers oak construction with upper having central

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Peter Hunt Hand-Painted Step-Back Cupboard, Cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944
Peter Hunt Hand-Painted Step-Back Cupboard, Cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944

Peter Hunt Hand-Painted Step-Back Cupboard, Cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944

By Peter Hunt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Peter Hunt hand-painted step-back cupboard, cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944; With overall paint decoration

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Vintage 1940s American Cupboards

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German Black Forest Figural Carved Oak Hunt Court Cupboard, circa 1890
German Black Forest Figural Carved Oak Hunt Court Cupboard, circa 1890

German Black Forest Figural Carved Oak Hunt Court Cupboard, circa 1890

By Black Forest

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique German Black Forest figural hunt board breakfront cabinet offers oak construction with

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Antique 19th Century German Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Deeply Carved Figural Oak Hunt Board with Chariot, Horse & Knight C1890
Antique Deeply Carved Figural Oak Hunt Board with Chariot, Horse & Knight C1890

Antique Deeply Carved Figural Oak Hunt Board with Chariot, Horse & Knight C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

*** Antique hunt board with foliate carved crest over upper with deeply carved cabinet doors surmounting lower

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Antique Late 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Hunt Lodge Carved FOX c1890
Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Hunt Lodge Carved FOX c1890

Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Hunt Lodge Carved FOX c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French hunt cabinet carved oak black forest lodge foyer sideboard. Directly

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique German Figural Carved Oak & Leaded Glass Court Cabinet circa 1890
Antique German Figural Carved Oak & Leaded Glass Court Cabinet circa 1890

Antique German Figural Carved Oak & Leaded Glass Court Cabinet circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique German figural hunt cupboard in the manner of Black Forest, offers oak construction with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Glass

c.1880 French Henri II Walnut Cupboard or Hunt Cabinet
c.1880 French Henri II Walnut Cupboard or Hunt Cabinet

c.1880 French Henri II Walnut Cupboard or Hunt Cabinet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Spectacular antique French Henri II solid walnut hunt cabinet with magnificent carvings throughout

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

American Federal Mahogany Hunt Board with Flanking Hinged Cupboards, Circa 1800
American Federal Mahogany Hunt Board with Flanking Hinged Cupboards, Circa 1800

American Federal Mahogany Hunt Board with Flanking Hinged Cupboards, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany hunt board with a carved molded edge one board top, single lined interior

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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique French Oak Bookcase Black Forest Hunt Display Cabinet Jacobean Buffet
Antique French Oak Bookcase Black Forest Hunt Display Cabinet Jacobean Buffet

Antique French Oak Bookcase Black Forest Hunt Display Cabinet Jacobean Buffet

Located in Tyler, TX

Exquisite 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest "hunt" cabinet, bookcase

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

Superb 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest "Hunt" cabinet, bookcase, cupboard

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C
Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C

Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

Superb 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest "Hunt" cabinet, bookcase, cupboard

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, cupboard

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest 19th C Petite
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest 19th C Petite

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest 19th C Petite

Located in Tyler, TX

Superb 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest petite "hunt" cabinet, bookcase

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Hunt Style Black Forest Petite Oak 19C
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Hunt Style Black Forest Petite Oak 19C

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Hunt Style Black Forest Petite Oak 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, Cupboard

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, Buffet, Cupboard or

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Step-Back Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Step-Back Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Step-Back Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Renaissance carved mahogany step-back court cupboard with upper having triple

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

George S Hunt Solid Walnut Handmade Solid Walnut Cupboard
George S Hunt Solid Walnut Handmade Solid Walnut Cupboard

George S Hunt Solid Walnut Handmade Solid Walnut Cupboard

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

George S hunt solid walnut handmade solid walnut cupboard Doors open and close with ease

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Early 20th Century North American Country Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Elizabethan Style Oak Hunt Board Circa 1900
Antique English Elizabethan Style Oak Hunt Board Circa 1900

Antique English Elizabethan Style Oak Hunt Board Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Elizabethan style hunt cupboard offers oak construction with upper having shaped

Category

Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Glass

French Hunt Corner Cabinet
French Hunt Corner Cabinet

French Hunt Corner Cabinet

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H 90 in W 28.5 in D 16 in

French Hunt Corner Cabinet

Located in Evergreen, CO

A distinct feature of this elegant corner cabinet is the grouse carved among grasses on the lower door. The crown of the cabinet displays ornate carvings with opposing lilies. The ca...

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Mid-20th Century French Black Forest Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Baroque
Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Baroque

Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Baroque

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Baroque. Direct from France

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Confiturier Barley Twist Rabbit
19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Confiturier Barley Twist Rabbit

19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Confiturier Barley Twist Rabbit

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Confiturier Barley Twist Rabbit. Directly imported

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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Cupboards

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Oak

Black Forest Hunt Carved Oak Bookcase or Gun Cupboard, circa 1870
Black Forest Hunt Carved Oak Bookcase or Gun Cupboard, circa 1870

Black Forest Hunt Carved Oak Bookcase or Gun Cupboard, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

This stunning hand carved bookcase or gun cupboard is carved in the Black Forest Hunt style circa

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Hunt Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hunt cupboard available at 1stDibs. A hunt cupboard — often made from wood, walnut and oak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hunt cupboard, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A hunt cupboard, designed in the Rococo or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Hunt Cupboard?

Prices for a hunt cupboard start at $1,960 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,760.

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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. 

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