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Plate Rack Cupboard

Early 19th Century Swedish Hand-Painted Narrow Cupboard with Plate Rack
Early 19th Century Swedish Hand-Painted Narrow Cupboard with Plate Rack

Early 19th Century Swedish Hand-Painted Narrow Cupboard with Plate Rack

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century Swedish narrow cupboard crafted in pine, featuring an upper plate rack, three

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

A Primitive Plate Rack, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.
A Primitive Plate Rack, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

A Primitive Plate Rack, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

$1,808

H 37.8 in W 38.19 in D 7.49 in

A Primitive Plate Rack, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Wonderful Primitive Plate Rack, Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Romantic Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Georgian Oak Plate Rack, Hand-Crafted, Late 18th Century, UK, 1770s
Georgian Oak Plate Rack, Hand-Crafted, Late 18th Century, UK, 1770s

Georgian Oak Plate Rack, Hand-Crafted, Late 18th Century, UK, 1770s

Located in Ross, CA

Late eighteenth century oak plate rack with a molded cornice over three shelves flanked by five

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint
American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint

American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint

Located in Richmond, VA

American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint. Nice shaped cornice and

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

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18th Century Plate Rack Cupboard Dark Walnut Baroque Sculptures, 1700s
18th Century Plate Rack Cupboard Dark Walnut Baroque Sculptures, 1700s

18th Century Plate Rack Cupboard Dark Walnut Baroque Sculptures, 1700s

Located in Torino, Torino

Plate rack / sideboard from the 18th century, double body, Louis XV style of the Baroque period

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

English Georgian Sussex Oak Dresser and Plate Rack, 18th Century
English Georgian Sussex Oak Dresser and Plate Rack, 18th Century

English Georgian Sussex Oak Dresser and Plate Rack, 18th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

The English oak dresser is in two sections, plate rack and base; base with three drawers, brass

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Buffet du Corps with Plate Rack 18th c
Antique French Buffet du Corps with Plate Rack 18th c

Antique French Buffet du Corps with Plate Rack 18th c

Located in South Coast, CA

figural hardware, and seperate plate rack. Hand hewn solid walnut panel throughout, beautifully figured

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Country Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Oak Welsh Dresser of Small Size
Oak Welsh Dresser of Small Size

Oak Welsh Dresser of Small Size

Unavailable

H 78.35 in W 60.24 in D 22.45 in

Oak Welsh Dresser of Small Size

Located in Folkestone, Kent

. The wavy-edge canopy above plate racks and two small cupboards, raised on a panelled two-door cupboard

Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh George II Dressers

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak English Dresser with Three Drawers, circa 1910
Solid Oak English Dresser with Three Drawers, circa 1910

Solid Oak English Dresser with Three Drawers, circa 1910

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H 72.45 in W 63 in D 18.9 in

Solid Oak English Dresser with Three Drawers, circa 1910

Located in Salisbury, GB

An English, solid oak dresser. The base fitted with three drawers. The plate rack incorporating a

Category

Vintage 1910s English Dressers

Materials

Oak

French Cherry Dressoire
French Cherry Dressoire

French Cherry Dressoire

Unavailable

H 81 in W 42 in D 16.25 in

French Cherry Dressoire

Located in Kirkland, WA

French Cherry Dressoire is a lovely kitchen addition with three narrow plate racks and a two door

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Dressers

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Walnut Plate Rack
Walnut Plate Rack

Walnut Plate Rack

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H 43.25 in W 51 in D 12 in

Walnut Plate Rack

Located in Dallas, TX

a plate rack of walnut with four shelves edged with turned dowel decoration and brass dots at sides

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Monumental Wood Plate Rack from England
Monumental Wood Plate Rack from England

Monumental Wood Plate Rack from England

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H 84 in W 60 in D 18.5 in

Monumental Wood Plate Rack from England

Located in Culver City, CA

Monumental plate / tray rack from an English Manor house, original painted surface.

Category

Early 20th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Pine Cupboard
Pine Cupboard

Pine Cupboard

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H 78 in W 59 in L 78 in

Pine Cupboard

Located in Nantucket, MA

English pine cupboard with plate rack. Very nice detail,

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Cupboards

Antique Georgian Chippendale Carved Inlay Mahogany Welsh Dresser Plate Rack 1790
Antique Georgian Chippendale Carved Inlay Mahogany Welsh Dresser Plate Rack 1790

Antique Georgian Chippendale Carved Inlay Mahogany Welsh Dresser Plate Rack 1790

Located in Portland, OR

freize below, the plate rack with three shelves flanked by a pair of locking cupboards with inlaid

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Antique 1790s English Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique 19th Century French Blue Painted Pine Wood Cupboard c.1880
Antique 19th Century French Blue Painted Pine Wood Cupboard c.1880

Antique 19th Century French Blue Painted Pine Wood Cupboard c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

craftsmanship. Complete with two drawers, shelves, and a plate rack in the top cupboard, and additional shelves

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Antique White Painted Gustavian Buffet Cupboard with Plate Rack, Sweden
Antique White Painted Gustavian Buffet Cupboard with Plate Rack, Sweden

Antique White Painted Gustavian Buffet Cupboard with Plate Rack, Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

. The upper rack is used to display dishes and serving platters. This item is part of our “un-restored

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oak Cupboard Dresser and Rack
18th Century Oak Cupboard Dresser and Rack

18th Century Oak Cupboard Dresser and Rack

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H 79.5 in W 61 in D 20 in

18th Century Oak Cupboard Dresser and Rack

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th century oak cupboard dresser and rack, having a panelled plate rack sitting on a cupboard base

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Dressers

18th Century Country English Oak Welsh Dresser with Cupboard
18th Century Country English Oak Welsh Dresser with Cupboard

18th Century Country English Oak Welsh Dresser with Cupboard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Imposing late 18th century country English Georgian period welsh dresser with cupboards and plate

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps c. 1880
French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps c. 1880

French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps c. 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

flanked by cupboard doors, on turned tapered supports flanking a back with a spindled plate rack, on a

Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Charming Late 18th Century English Oak and Mahogany Accented Welsh Dresser
Charming Late 18th Century English Oak and Mahogany Accented Welsh Dresser

Charming Late 18th Century English Oak and Mahogany Accented Welsh Dresser

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

scalloped frieze above three plate rack shelves flanked by cupboards and small drawers with mahogany banded

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Baroque Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Country Plate Rack / Cupboard with Base Table, Rustic Green
Antique French Country Plate Rack / Cupboard with Base Table, Rustic Green

Antique French Country Plate Rack / Cupboard with Base Table, Rustic Green

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Here is a gorgeous unique Late 18th / Early 19th Century dish drying rack with lower table. Can be

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Welsh Dresser Plate Rack
19th Century Welsh Dresser Plate Rack

19th Century Welsh Dresser Plate Rack

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H 56.75 in W 73.75 in D 12 in

19th Century Welsh Dresser Plate Rack

Located in Sheffield, MA

19th century welsh dresser plate rack made from oak with crown molding at the top over a hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Large 20th Century Country Pine English/ Welsh Dresser w/ Open Plate Rack
Large 20th Century Country Pine English/ Welsh Dresser w/ Open Plate Rack

Large 20th Century Country Pine English/ Welsh Dresser w/ Open Plate Rack

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

. Imported from England this charming and functional cupboard offers ample storage. England, circa 1990's. 96

Category

Late 20th Century English Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Country Swedish Painted Farmhouse Cabinet Cupboard
19th Century Country Swedish Painted Farmhouse Cabinet Cupboard

19th Century Country Swedish Painted Farmhouse Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

plate rack. The cabinet features a colorful festive folk art style painted finish with a floral motif

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Country English Pine Dresser with Cupboard
19th Century Country English Pine Dresser with Cupboard

19th Century Country English Pine Dresser with Cupboard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand two-part 19th century country English farmhouse dresser with cupboard or plate rack. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Painted Cupboard Dresser with Plate Rack
19th Century Swedish Painted Cupboard Dresser with Plate Rack

19th Century Swedish Painted Cupboard Dresser with Plate Rack

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautifully weathered late 19th century country Swedish two-part cupboard dresser with a plate rack

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Dressers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Washed Pine Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack
19th Century Washed Pine Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack

19th Century Washed Pine Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack

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H 90.5 in W 65.25 in D 21.625 in

19th Century Washed Pine Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack

Located in Houston, TX

19th century washed pine welsh dresser with plate rack. Dresser has two cupboard doors and three

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Pine

Delightful 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dresser
Delightful 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dresser

Delightful 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dresser

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H 79.93 in W 44.49 in D 16.93 in

Delightful 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dresser

Located in Allerum, SE

great patinated surface. The dresser has four plate racks and two cupboard doors containing one shelf

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dressers

Materials

Pine

Tall Cupboard Plate Rack
Tall Cupboard Plate Rack

Tall Cupboard Plate Rack

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H 87.75 in W 43.5 in D 19 in

Tall Cupboard Plate Rack

Located in Washington Depot, CT

A tall Finnish Cupboard Platerack with five shelves. Two drawers with metal pulls and a two door

Category

Antique 19th Century Finnish Cupboards

Antique Oak Plate Rack, Delft Plate Rack, Scotland 1920, B2423
Antique Oak Plate Rack, Delft Plate Rack, Scotland 1920, B2423

Antique Oak Plate Rack, Delft Plate Rack, Scotland 1920, B2423

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak plate rack, Delft plate rack, Scotland 1920, B2423 Scotland 1930 Solid oak

Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Irish pine dresser with plate rack.
Antique Irish pine dresser with plate rack.

Antique Irish pine dresser with plate rack.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Irish pine dresser with plate rack.

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Cupboards

Materials

Pine

A Louis XV Style Vaisselier or Plate Rack
A Louis XV Style Vaisselier or Plate Rack

A Louis XV Style Vaisselier or Plate Rack

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H 88 in W 53.5 in D 23 in

A Louis XV Style Vaisselier or Plate Rack

Located in New Orleans, LA

A two piece cabinet, composed of a buffet and a plate rack. The two door buffet has exuberantly

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Oak Vaisellier
Oak Vaisellier

Oak Vaisellier

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H 85.5 in W 66.5 in D 20 in

Oak Vaisellier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Oak sideboard with plate rack and cupboard below. Eastern France from around Lorraine area

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sideboards

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Welsh Oak Dresser, England, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Welsh Oak Dresser, England, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Welsh Oak Dresser, England, Mid 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Plate Racks Flanked by Two Cupboards; Dresser Base Has Three Working Drawers with Brass Handles; All

Category

Vintage 1950s English Dressers

Materials

Oak

Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920, B602
Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920, B602

Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920, B602

Located in Vancouver, BC

Overhang Cornice on Top Four plate rack shelves Pair of panelled cupboard doors open to reveal single

Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Wall Hanging Plate Rack Delft Rack, Scotland, 1910
Antique Oak Wall Hanging Plate Rack Delft Rack, Scotland, 1910

Antique Oak Wall Hanging Plate Rack Delft Rack, Scotland, 1910

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak wall hanging plate rack delft rack, Scotland 1910, B2649 Scotland 1910 Solid oak

Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Cupboards

Materials

Oak

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Located in Greenwich, CT

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$925 / item

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

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Located in San Antonio, TX

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$690 / item

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$3,630

H 54.53 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in

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Located in Cirencester, GB

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Located in Dallas, TX

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$5,062 / item

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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$3,020

H 51.38 in W 31.5 in D 22.05 in

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Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Corner cabinet of 1830s. It can also be used by being attached to a wall. Even though it is simple, facial expressions have a wonderfully sophisticated atmosphere.

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Plate Rack Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the plate rack cupboard you’re looking for. A plate rack cupboard — often made from wood, oak and pine — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer plate rack cupboard, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right plate rack cupboard, those designed in Georgian, Louis XV and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Plate Rack Cupboard?

A plate rack cupboard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,550, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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