EXQUISITE ANTiQUE 1800 SHERATON INLAID HOUSEKEEPERS CUPBOARD WARDROBE DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Housekeepers cupboards were used for the staff and servants in their quarters to store linens in, they were worker day pieces made in Pine usually, this is in oak with sublime inlay ...
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age. Topped with its original thick slab of bla...
Walnut
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 43 in W 35 in D 21 in
Antique 18th Century George III Scottish String Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
This handsome antique Scottish George III provincial chest of drawers, dating from the late 18th century, is an exceptional showcase of period British cabinetmaking. Constructed with...
Brass
$6,308
H 80.71 in W 52.17 in D 24.61 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Linen Press Housekeepers Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
An antique Georgian mahogany satinwood inlaid linen press housekeepers wardrobe of outstanding quality and elegant proportions. This fine English linen press features beautifully fig...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$3,055
H 42.52 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. Made in England, dating from C.1800. Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
Wood
$4,095
H 71.26 in W 51.58 in D 24.81 in
1800 ANTIQUE ENGLISH GEORGIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LINEN PRESS WARDROBE ARMOIRE j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1800 Antique Georgian Linen Press Wardrobe. The 1800 Antique English Georgian Flamed Hardwood Linen Press Wardrobe Armoire is a luxurious a...
Hardwood
$3,753
H 83.86 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Rare Victorian Flamed Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian flamed mahogany library bookcase with built in secrataire desk and chest of drawers A good looking and multifunctional pie...
Hardwood
$2,995
H 56.5 in W 32 in D 15 in
Early 20th C. George III Style Parquetry Mahogany 7-Drawer Chest with Stone Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III style Parquetry Mahogany, walnut and pine Seven-Drawer Chest with removable stone Top. Original Stone top might have been replaced, along with drawers pulls. Very good v...
Mahogany, Walnut, Pine
$9,213
H 108.67 in W 101.19 in D 25.2 in
Antique Victorian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Breakfront Wardrobe 19th Century
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique Victorian Sheraton Revival flame mahogany, satinwood and boxwood breakfront wardrobe, by Marsh Jones Cribb & Co, of Leeds and Cavendish Square Londo...
Mahogany
$2,847Sale Price|30% Off
H 75.6 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers Elegant
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – a beautifully crafted piece that has been historically restored to a high standard. This lovely chest featur...
Wood
$2,797Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique chest of drawers, late 19th century. On the front four useful drawers. Characterized by a simple but elegant line with walnut feather on the front of the drawers. Ref...
Walnut
Antique Dresser Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique mahogany dresser from the 1840s exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate inlaid wood detailing, it showcases the exquisite artistry and attenti...
Mahogany
$7,280Sale Price|28% Off
H 95 in W 55 in D 23 in
Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Fine 18th century George III period mahogany gentleman’s cabinet on chest with inlaid swan neck pediment above two oval paneled doors opening to reveal five graduated draws. The base...
Wood
$3,750
H 60.5 in W 37 in D 21.5 in
Fine Quality Kittinger Satinwood English Regency Inlaid Gentleman's Dresser
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality Kittinger gentleman’s dresser is a superb example of English Regency style, executed in rich satinwood with elegant inlays and refined proportions. Kittinger, renow...
Brass
$2,372Sale Price|30% Off
H 72.84 in W 46.26 in D 22.05 in
Antique High-Quality Mahogany Housekeeper's Cupboard with Secretaire, circa 1800
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Georgian housekeeper's cupboard secretaire bookcase chest crafted during the George III era around 1800. Also known as an estate cupboard, this rare period piece showcases ex...
Wood
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Important richly inlaid chest of drawers with a display cabinet. Probably from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Attributed to the region around the border triangle of Germany, Belgi...
Maple, Oak, Burl
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers. The chest has six drawers profusely inlaid and each with brass ring handles. The sides of the chest are also intrica...
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful late 18th century cabinet in the best quality solid oak. This is a typical 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. Pillow refers to the shape of the raised panels on the doors. I...
Oak
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.