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Pewter Cupboard

Dutch Oak Pewter Cupboard ca 1700
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful early Pewter cupboard or Plate cabinet dates from around 1700. Made of solid oak in the
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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Dutch Oak Pewter Cupboard ca 1700
Dutch Oak Pewter Cupboard ca 1700
$10,772
H 78.35 in W 61.82 in D 19.3 in
Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted Step Back Pewter Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing undisturbed original blue painted early 19thc step back or pewter cupboard comes to us
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Stepback Cupboard in Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted open pewter cupboard is in fine condition with lots of space for your
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Stepback Cupboard in Original Painted Surface
19th Century Stepback Cupboard in Original Painted Surface
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 84 in W 56 in D 18 in
Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century to early 19th century Welsh Dresser or pewter cupboard. Made from oak with a
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Antique Early 19th Century Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
H 80 in W 57 in D 22 in
Early Walnut Pewter Cupboard
Located in West Chester, PA
Straight sides with lollypop top, four shelves and panelled doors below with nice base molding and a wonderful patina overall.
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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Early Walnut Pewter Cupboard
$15,500
H 77 in W 47 in D 17 in

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Antique 18th Century English Oak William & Mary Style Pewter Cupboard Hutch
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 18th Century pewter cupboard in the William & Mary style, unbranded. Solid oak, brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century English William and Mary Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Oak Pewter Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak pewter cupboard with lovely molded crown at the top and a scalloped apron
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Pewter Cupboard
19th Century Oak Pewter Cupboard
H 70.75 in W 47.38 in D 17 in
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE/GREY PAINTED COUNTRY PEWTER CUPBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE/GREY OPEN TOP PEWTER CUPBOARD WITH GREAT PAINTED SURFACE AND PATINA/PICTURE
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oak Pewter Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
18th century, English oak pewter cupboard with an open-back plate rack. The top has been restored
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Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Oak Pewter Cupboard
18th Century Oak Pewter Cupboard
H 76.5 in W 58 in D 17.5 in
18th Century New England Primitive Blue Painted Pewter Cupboard or Hutch
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Primitive American open top pewter cupboard in old blue paint, with molded cornice
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Antique 18th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE/GREY PAINTED COUNTRY PEWTER CUPBOARD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE /GREY OPEN TOP PEWTER CUPBOARD WITH GREAT PAINTED SURFACE AND PATINA/PICTURE
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Antique 19th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Primitive Antique Pine Pewter Cupboard Stepback Hutch China Display Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century American pine pewter cupboard. Features a stepback from with removable shelves
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Antique Late 18th Century Primitive Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Early Antique Welsh Oak & Mahogany Stepback Pewter Cupboard, 18th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique Welsh cupboard offers oak and mahogany construction with scalloped crest over
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Antique 18th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Charming 19th Century British Welsh Kitchen Dresser China Hutch or Sideboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful example of a Welsh dresser or china hutch, sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th C. Oak Step Back Pewter China Hutch Farmhouse Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century American Primitive pewter hutch or china cupboard. 2 piece design made from oak
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Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Wallace Nutting Colonial Pewter Welsh or Jelly Cupboard Cabinet
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wallace Nutting two-piece hutch with three shelves, four drawers and two drawers.
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20th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Carlo Bugatti corner shelves with hidden mirror 1900
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Bruxelles, BE
walnut and marquetry of pewter . Silk and small copper pieces are just before a round small mirror
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Copper, Pewter

18th Century English Oak Pewter Dresser or Cupboard
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part English oak pewter dresser or cupboard, its upper case with a cornice adorned with
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Antique 18th Century English Dressers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Napoleon III Boulle vitrine showcase cupboard cabinet by Pretot with support height in red
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Vintage Welsh Oak Dresser Cabinet Sideboard, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
drawers over three cupboards with plenty of storage space below. It is an elegant piece which would
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Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English Pewter Cupboard, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
English pewter cupboard with shoe feet and interesting decorative cut work on top front. Made of
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Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Pine

English Pewter Cupboard, circa 1820
English Pewter Cupboard, circa 1820
H 76.5 in W 55 in D 20 in
English Antique Oak Welsh Cupboard Cabinet, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
oxidized and very early dark green paint of the pewter cupboard top is most attractive. The lower case
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Antique Early 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
a china hutch (American English), sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a
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Antique Late 18th Century Welsh George III Dressers

Materials

Elm, Oak, Sycamore

18th Century Welsh Dresser
18th Century Welsh Dresser
H 88 in W 68 in D 19 in
Early American Pewter Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Open-top pewter cupboard, pine, having a nice Spanish Brown color with a beautiful patina. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Cupboards

Early American Pewter Cupboard
Early American Pewter Cupboard
H 80 in W 38 in D 23 in
Painted Step-Back Pewter Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted step-back pewter cupboard, having an open top over two blind doors below that open onto a
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Painted Step-Back Pewter Cupboard
Painted Step-Back Pewter Cupboard
H 73 in W 49 in D 19.25 in
Carved Pewter Cupboard with Star Inlaid Doors
Located in Stamford, CT
Nicely Carved Pewter Cupboard with Star Inlaid Doors, retaining original hardware. Nicely
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cupboards

Beautiful 19th Century Americain Pewter Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very nice original pewter cupboard .To the base it has a door and a drawer below, at some
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Superb 1800's American Pewter Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very nice original pewter cupboard made in USA in the 1800s To the base it has a door
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

George III Period Oak Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
. Provenance: A Welsh Dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cupboards

Materials

Oak

George III Period Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
. A Welsh dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Cupboards

Materials

Oak

20th Century Pine Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden furniture consisting
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Late 20th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Pine

20th Century Pine Dresser and Rack
20th Century Pine Dresser and Rack
H 88 in W 79 in L 88 in
Painted Pine Corner Cupboard from Alsace. Original hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming painted country corner cupboard from Alsace. Pewter hinges. Primitive painting on doors
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Antique 19th Century French Corner Cupboards

18th Century Style Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
panels, mid 20th century. A Welsh Dresser, sometimes known as a kitchen Dresser or Pewter Cupboard, is
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20th Century British Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very nice primitive solid pine welsh dresser some times called a pewter cupboard. It has
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Antique 19th Century British Buffets

19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser
19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser
H 75 in W 64 in D 18 in
George III Period Oak Dresser Base
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
. A Welsh Dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

George III Period Oak Dresser Base
George III Period Oak Dresser Base
H 36.5 in W 84.5 in D 22 in
George III Period Oak Dresser Base
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Welsh dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden furniture
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

George III Period Oak Dresser Base
George III Period Oak Dresser Base
H 36.5 in W 84.5 in D 22 in
Late 18th Century-Early 19th Century Encoignure (Corner Cabinet)
Located in New Orleans, LA
carvings, original pewter hardware and French paint.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pewter

George III Period Oak Dresser Base
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden furniture consisting of drawers and cupboards in the
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

George III Period Oak Dresser Base
George III Period Oak Dresser Base
H 30 in W 73 in D 21 in
Mid-18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
paneling to the base. Restored. A Welsh dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard
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Antique 1750s British George II Dressers

Materials

Oak

Welsh Dresser, Antique Furniture Sideboard, Antique Welsh Dresser, Scotland, B925
Located in Vancouver, BC
pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden furniture consisting of drawers and cupboards in the lower part
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Antique 1850s Scottish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
panels to the base section. A Welsh dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard
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Antique 19th Century British Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Dresser and Rack
Late 18th Century Dresser and Rack
H 80 in W 61 in D 19 in
18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Welsh Dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden furniture
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Antique 1780s British George III Cupboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
H 79 in W 62 in D 16 in
18th Century Period Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
of pottery plates. A Welsh dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard is a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Cupboards

George III Period Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
pewter cupboard is a piece of wooden furniture consisting of drawers and cupboards in the lower part
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard is a piece of wooden furniture consisting
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Antique 19th Century British Dressers

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Oak Dresser Base
Late 19th Century Oak Dresser Base
H 41 in W 72 in D 20 in
Late 18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden furniture consisting of drawers and cupboards in
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Antique 1760s British Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden furniture consisting
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Antique 19th Century British Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
19th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
H 87 in W 65 in D 20 in
Late 18th Century Oak Dress with Delft Rack
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
. A Welsh dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden
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Antique Late 18th Century English Dressers

Late 18th Century Oak Dress with Delft Rack
Late 18th Century Oak Dress with Delft Rack
H 78.5 in W 72.5 in D 20.25 in
George III Period Dresser Base
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
. A Welsh dresser sometimes known as a kitchen dresser or pewter cupboard, is a piece of wooden
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Antique 1760s British George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

George III Period Dresser Base
George III Period Dresser Base
H 33 in W 71 in D 19 in

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Pewter Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pewter cupboard for your home. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every pewter cupboard was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pewter cupboard — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A pewter cupboard, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made pewter cupboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wallace Nutting are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pewter Cupboard?

A pewter cupboard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,750, while the lowest priced sells for $2,100 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.

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.

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