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18th Century Painted Food Cupboard
18th Century Painted Food Cupboard

18th Century Painted Food Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful late 18th C French painted oak food cupboard with spindle doors. 1780. Internal depth is 15". Reference: 7441 Dimensions 53.5 inches (136 cms) Wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Painted Cupboard
18th Century Italian Painted Cupboard

18th Century Italian Painted Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A small late 18th Century Italian cupboard in original decoration.  The four shelves offer ample storage. There is some historical damage to the back of the cornice and general wear...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century French Painted Cupboard
Large 18th Century French Painted Cupboard

Large 18th Century French Painted Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Impressive 18th Century French painted cupboard. Shelved with a wonderful top interior.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century Original Painted Tyrolean Cupboard
18th Century Original Painted Tyrolean Cupboard

18th Century Original Painted Tyrolean Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th Century rare and exceptional example of a painted Tyrolean cupboard.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Finnish Folk / Peasent Painted Cupboard, Circa 18th Century
Finnish Folk / Peasent Painted Cupboard, Circa 18th Century

Finnish Folk / Peasent Painted Cupboard, Circa 18th Century

Located in Helsinki, FI

An impressive, late 18th century Finnish folk art cupboard, in full original condition featuring very heavy patina and signs of a long life. Amazingly the cupboard still retains the ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Finnish Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Painted Corner Cupboard
18th Century Dutch Painted Corner Cupboard

18th Century Dutch Painted Corner Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming 18th Century Dutch painted corner cupboard. Retaining the original paint, depicting flowers and birds.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Folk Art Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Very Large Painted 18th Century Estate Cupboard
Very Large Painted 18th Century Estate Cupboard

Very Large Painted 18th Century Estate Cupboard

Located in Jesteburg, DE

An impressive large painted cupboard with partly original paint. Found in a castle, where it had been installed in the dining room as part of the boiserie.  

Category

Antique 18th Century Louis XV Cupboards

18th Century Gustavian Painted Corner Cupboard
18th Century Gustavian Painted Corner Cupboard

18th Century Gustavian Painted Corner Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Gustavian bow fronted corner cupboard from the North of Sweden. Refreshed old paint to the exterior, later painted interior. Circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Wood Corner Cupboard, Late 18th Century
Swedish Painted Wood Corner Cupboard, Late 18th Century

Swedish Painted Wood Corner Cupboard, Late 18th Century

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Curved form with shaped and molded cornice, four doors with internal shelves, one drawer and a recessed shelf, blue paint.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Corner Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard Cabinet
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard Cabinet

18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard Cabinet

Located in San Angelo, TX

Stunning 18th century baroque Swedish cabinet. This amazing piece has been dry scrapped down to showcase traces of the original paint.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Italian Cupboard or Armoire, 18th Century
Italian Cupboard or Armoire, 18th Century

Italian Cupboard or Armoire, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large antique Italian theatre canvas armoire cupboard with 34 drawers. Doors of the cupboard feature decorative neoclassical design painted on canvas and framed in wood. This antique...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Canvas, Wood

18th century painted cupboard, circa 1790, English
18th century painted cupboard, circa 1790, English

18th century painted cupboard, circa 1790, English

Located in Central England, GB

A wonderful painted floor standing late 18th century two part corner cabinet. The top has simple astra glazed twin doors for display and below matching panelled twin doors for stor...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Corner Cupboard in Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Corner Cupboard in Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Corner Cupboard in Original Paint

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderfully sculptural 18th Century Swedish Rococo provincial painted corner cupboard, circa 1760.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Swedish Linen Cupboard
18th Century Swedish Linen Cupboard

18th Century Swedish Linen Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 18th C Swedish pine original painted linen cupboard. 1790. Reference: 8027 Dimensions 52 inches (132 cms) Wide 15 inches (38 cms) Deep 97 inches (246 cms) High

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Linen Cupboard
18th Century Swedish Linen Cupboard

18th Century Swedish Linen Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th C Swedish painted pine linen cupboard. 1780. Reference: 7952 Dimensions 47.5 inches (121 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 45.5 inches (116 cms) High

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Yorkshire Housekeepers Cupboard
18th Century Yorkshire Housekeepers Cupboard

18th Century Yorkshire Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 18th century Yorkshire housekeepers cupboard with very good storage. 1790. Splits into two parts for delivery. Code: 9131 Dimensions: W: 72.5" (184.2 cm) H: 84" (213.4...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Large 18th Century Painted and Gilded Corner Cupboard
Large 18th Century Painted and Gilded Corner Cupboard

Large 18th Century Painted and Gilded Corner Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 18th Century painted and gilded corner cupboard.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Housekeepers Cupboard
18th Century English Housekeepers Cupboard

18th Century English Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th C painted English housekeepers cupboard. 1790. Reference: 7581 Dimensions 78 inches (198 cms) Wide 23 inches (58 cms) Deep 85.5 inches (217 cms) High.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Swedish Baroque Corner Cupboard, c.18th Century
Swedish Baroque Corner Cupboard, c.18th Century

Swedish Baroque Corner Cupboard, c.18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Swedish baroque corner cupboard, mid-18th century. Two pieces with smaller glazed upper cabinet and large lower cabinet.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

An 18th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Painted Gustavian Corner Cupboard - Cabinet
An 18th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Painted Gustavian Corner Cupboard - Cabinet

An 18th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Painted Gustavian Corner Cupboard - Cabinet

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An exceptional 18th century original painted Swedish bowed corner cupboard, featuring slightly raised carved floral and geometric decorations.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Paint

18th c. Italian Housekeeper's Cupboard in Original Paint
18th c. Italian Housekeeper's Cupboard in Original Paint

18th c. Italian Housekeeper's Cupboard in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

An Italian cabinet from the 18th century in original aged ochre paint. Two large, full length doors open to 8 fixed shelves on each side with 2 lower drawers. Circa 1780

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Late 18th century Cerulean Blue painted Italian Cupboards
Pair of Late 18th century Cerulean Blue painted Italian Cupboards

Pair of Late 18th century Cerulean Blue painted Italian Cupboards

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous Possibly Florence, Italy; 18th century Wood, iron Approximate size: 37 (h) x 48 (w) x 21 (d) in. each These Late 18th-century Italian cupboards stand as a captivating tes...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Cupboards

Materials

Pine

An 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboard
An 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboard

An 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboard

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian corner cupboard, featuring an original dry-scraped finish that reveals a delicate patina with subtle tones of white and light grey. The elegant desi...

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Painted Narrow Swedish Corner Cupboard with Niche
Late 18th Century Painted Narrow Swedish Corner Cupboard with Niche

Late 18th Century Painted Narrow Swedish Corner Cupboard with Niche

Located in Mckinney, TX

Swedish corner cupboard in a tall, narrow two-piece form with an open display niche and heart-shaped cutout. Dry-scraped to reveal layers of historic paint and wear, the surface car...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Early 18th-Century Pine and Oak Painted German Baroque Hanging Cupboard
Antique Early 18th-Century Pine and Oak Painted German Baroque Hanging Cupboard

Antique Early 18th-Century Pine and Oak Painted German Baroque Hanging Cupboard

Located in Casteren, NL

This very rare and exceptional antique baroque hanging cupboard was made in central Germany in the early 18th century circa 1720.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Late 18th Century Dutch Painted Bow Front Pine Corner Cupboard
Late 18th Century Dutch Painted Bow Front Pine Corner Cupboard

Late 18th Century Dutch Painted Bow Front Pine Corner Cupboard

Located in Middleburg, VA

A rare and charming late 18th-century Dutch bow-front corner cupboard, beautifully hand-crafted in pine and retaining its original painted decoration.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Iron

Welsh Painted Hanging Cupboard
Welsh Painted Hanging Cupboard

Welsh Painted Hanging Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century Welsh painted oak hanging cupboard with internal rail. 1780.

Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Painted Folk Art Cupboard
19th Century Swedish Painted Folk Art Cupboard

19th Century Swedish Painted Folk Art Cupboard

Located in Houston, TX

19th century two-piece Swedish painted Folk Art cupboard from Northern Sweden. Beautiful hand channelled detail on doors on the facade. Original paint. Wonderful proportions.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Pine

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. Painted finish is a greenish-white or greenish-light ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

18th century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet
18th century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet

18th century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A late 18th century Italian painted and gilt Corner Cabinet with serpentine shape and floral decoration, ca. 1780 William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interior...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Paint

18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet
18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet

18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

18th century Italian painted corner cabinet. This stunning antique Italian two part corner cabinet, cupboard or duex corp with original painted finish is simply stunning.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

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 paint finish, the cupboard doors with iron strap hinges opening to reveal arsenic ...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Rare Monumental Architectural 18th Century Painted Corner Cabinet Secretary
Rare Monumental Architectural 18th Century Painted Corner Cabinet Secretary

Rare Monumental Architectural 18th Century Painted Corner Cabinet Secretary

Located in Houston, TX

A monumental mid-18th century corner cabinet of architectural scale and sophistication, likely New England in origin, with rare integrated secretary interior. Beautifully weathered ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Federal Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Painted English Housekeepers Cupboard
Original Painted English Housekeepers Cupboard

Original Painted English Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Amazing 18th century original painted pine housekeepers cupboard with a clock.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

English Original Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
English Original Painted Housekeepers Cupboard

English Original Painted Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 18th century original painted low housekeepers cupboard, 1780.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Georgian Pine Housekeepers Cupboard in Original Paint
Georgian Pine Housekeepers Cupboard in Original Paint

Georgian Pine Housekeepers Cupboard in Original Paint

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Georgian Pine Housekeepers Cupboard in Original Paint. Rare survivor in totally untouched original condition. Westcountry. Circa. 1800 The cupboard is in totally unrestored origi...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Painted Buffet Deux Corps with Wire Mesh Doors
18th Century French Painted Buffet Deux Corps with Wire Mesh Doors

18th Century French Painted Buffet Deux Corps with Wire Mesh Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large yransitional louis XV/XVI buffet deux corps with fluting & wire mesh doors in distressed/stripped finish and french blue accents / cornice.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Italian Brasserie Cupboard
19th Century Italian Brasserie Cupboard

19th Century Italian Brasserie Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very decorative mid 19th Century Italian cupboard from a brasserie or restaurant in old paint with later line decoration. Unusually having two tall bi-fold doors enclosing shallow ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Exemplary 18th Century Paint Decorated Corner Cabinet, Christie's Provenance
Exemplary 18th Century Paint Decorated Corner Cabinet, Christie's Provenance

Exemplary 18th Century Paint Decorated Corner Cabinet, Christie's Provenance

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With a Christies, New York auction sticker on the back. The cabinet with carved cornice and openwork frieze. Carved sinuous floral vine supports flank the glass door with mullions in...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Rustic Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color to any room, and provide both abundant storage and display for a delightful combinat...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Antique Painted Hanging Corner Cupboard
Antique Painted Hanging Corner Cupboard

Antique Painted Hanging Corner Cupboard

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Antique painted hanging corner cupboard Late 18th century bow front corner cupboard with its original painted front depicting a classical scene

Category

Antique 1750s Dutch Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Provincial Painted Bonnetiere Cabinet from Normandy
18th Century French Provincial Painted Bonnetiere Cabinet from Normandy

18th Century French Provincial Painted Bonnetiere Cabinet from Normandy

Located in Middleburg, VA

A charming and well-proportioned 18th-century French Provincial bonnetiere, handcrafted in Normandy circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint, Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Buffet, Hand-Painted Faux Marble, Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Buffet, Hand-Painted Faux Marble, Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Buffet, Hand-Painted Faux Marble, Wood

Located in PARIS, FR

This exquisite 18th-century Italian buffet is a remarkable example of the art of faux marble painting, a technique in which Italian artisans excelled. With meticulous craftsmanship, ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish 18th Century Baroque Painted Four Door Cabinet With Middle Drawer
Swedish 18th Century Baroque Painted Four Door Cabinet With Middle Drawer

Swedish 18th Century Baroque Painted Four Door Cabinet With Middle Drawer

Located in Round Top, TX

This early cabinet was in many households used to store dishes and linens. It's from the 18th century originally from Sweden. Notice the beautiful original colors that newer paint ha...

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Pine

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...

Category

Antique 18th Century Norwegian Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Farmhouse Painted Pine Corner Cabinet
18th Century Swedish Farmhouse Painted Pine Corner Cabinet

18th Century Swedish Farmhouse Painted Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A most charming nearly 300 year old Swedish country farmhouse painted corner cupboard with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina!

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century George III English Bow Front Beech Wood Corner Cupboard
Late 18th Century George III English Bow Front Beech Wood Corner Cupboard

Late 18th Century George III English Bow Front Beech Wood Corner Cupboard

Located in Middleburg, VA

A stately and beautiful, aged late 18th-century George III bow front corner cupboard, made in England circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Metal

George I Polychrome Corner Cupboard, Hand-Painted, Baroque, 1700
George I Polychrome Corner Cupboard, Hand-Painted, Baroque, 1700

George I Polychrome Corner Cupboard, Hand-Painted, Baroque, 1700

Located in London, GB

A beautiful George I bow fronted polychrome corner cupboard. Made in Holland and exported to England. Naïve allegorical scene depicting Christ being presented to the Magi. Minor Hist...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Cabinet
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Cabinet

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking late 18th-century Gustavian period corner cabinet from Sweden, featuring the classic neoclassical elegance of the era. Crafted in two parts, the cabinet showcases paneled ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps is a wonderfully preserved historically significant piece that is destined to enthrall your family for several more generation...

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet Depicting Saint John the Baptist
18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet Depicting Saint John the Baptist

18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet Depicting Saint John the Baptist

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful antique encoignure was created in Italy circa 1780. The triangular corner cabinet, which may also hang on a wall, features two bowed front doors hand-painted with a dra...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

English Bowfront Corner Cupboard
English Bowfront Corner Cupboard

English Bowfront Corner Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very narrow late 18th C English pine bowfronted glazed corner cupboard. 1790 Fits into a corner that 47.5cm (measured along the back)

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Pine

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Painted 18th Century Cupboards For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of painted 18th century cupboards available for sale. Each of these unique painted 18th century cupboards was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. There are all kinds of painted 18th century cupboards available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Baroque and Rococo painted 18th century cupboards are consistently popular styles. Painted 18th century cupboards have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Delorme, Petersen Antiques and Porte Italia are consistently popular.

How Much are Painted 18th Century Cupboards?

Prices for painted 18th century cupboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, painted 18th century cupboards begin at $0 and can go as high as $348,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,546.

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.

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.

Questions About Painted 18th Century Cupboards
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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