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Country French Vintage Wine Rack Two-Piece Pine Step-Back Hutch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Vintage wine rack two-piece pine step-back hutch.
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20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards

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Pine

Antique Country Farmhouse White Painted 2 Piece Step Back Hutch Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Country Primitive White/Gray Painted 2 Piece Step Back Hutch Kitchen Cupboard. Item
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Vintage 1910s Country Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Two-Piece Austrian Pine Step-Back Hutch, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique step-back cupboard offers Austrian pine construction with upper hutch having pierced
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Craftsman Style Hutch Made from Cherrywood
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom step back hutch in solid hand-selected cherrywood. Because this piece is bench-made in
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2010s American American Craftsman Cupboards

Materials

Cherry

Antique American Wooden Cupboard Storage Cabinet, Late 1800s
Located in Detroit, MI
an upper step-back hutch with nine glass pane double doors opening on storage with one shelf over
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
upper step-back hutch has six adjustable and removable shelves over two fixed lower shelves. The lower
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Bookshelf Cabinet in Rosewood by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Detroit, MI
wood grain. The two-piece cabinet has an upper step-back hutch with three horizontal adjustable and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Georgian Mahogany Watch Hutch in the Form of a Columned Portico
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III mahogany watch hutch of architectural form having fluted columns on a stepped base and
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern 1 Piece Walnut Veneer China Hutch Attributed to Garrison Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
or stepped back from the lower storage cabinet buffet piece. Three display surfaces run the length of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Spanish Colonial Revival Style Oak Cupboard Hutch Cabinet or Dry Bar Hand Carved
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Spanish Colonial Revival style oak cupboard, hutch, cabinet, or dry bar comprised
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20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak China Cabinet or Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak lighted china cabinet or display case wall unit was
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Pine Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
style, waterfall dresser Antique Step-Back Pine Hutch. American, United Kingdom, Scandinavian
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Antique 19th Century English Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Dresser
19th Century English Pine Dresser
H 73.25 in W 53.5 in D 14 in
19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront
Located in Sheffield, MA
dresser, classic cottage style, farmhouse style, waterfall dresser Antique Step-Back Pine Hutch. American
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Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak secretary bookcase or wall unit cabinet was made in
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Vintage 1980s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern to Modern Chrome & Mirrored Etagere Cabinet Style DIA or Ello
By Ello Furniture, Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
step back to the shelves... It’s got some awesome angles going on!! The lower cabinet stands on eight
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
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Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid. Priced and sold individually. We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

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Italian Shabby White Piedmontese Wardrobe Sideboard Pantry Cabinet Shelves
Located in Buggiano, IT
Antique Piedmontese wardrobe with two doors, with movable shelves, original, shabby white, shallow. Size cm: 124 + 12 frame x 41 x 221 height Age: circa 1880. The cabinet can be disa...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fir

19th Century Swedish Country Pine Bureau Clock Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique bureau clock cabinet from northern Sweden. The cabinet is dated 1863 but is likely older than that, from around 1840 to 1860. A good example of old ingenuity and compact livi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets

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Pine

English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English bleached pine housekeepers cupboard with sliding doors. 1840. Internal top depth is 12.5". Reference: 7823 Dimensions 79 inches (201 cms) Wide 22 inch...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

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Pine

Tulip 520 Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic, Minimal, Artisanal
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Artisanal Tulip 520 Pendant is custom made to order Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, signature hand-stitched Italian linen pendant lamp is a refined example of 21st ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Copper, Brass

Massive Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Conference Dining Table by J. M. Young
By Gustav Stickley, J. M. Young and Sons
Located in New York, NY
Impressive massive Mission, Arts & Crafts conference table by note American Arts and Crafts maker J.M. Young. The table features two large drawers on each of the two longer ( W ) sid...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables

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Oak

Waring & Gillows Style of M.H. Baillie Scott. Arts & Crafts Oak Inlaid Sideboard
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows, in the style of M.H. Baillie Scott. a chequer, ebony and boxwood inlaid oak sideboard, in the manner of M.H. Baillie Scott, with makers metal label. Under close...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Sideboards

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Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak

19th Century French Elm Farm Table
Located in Bournemouth, GB
This beautiful and very sturdy 19th century French elm farmhouse table of large proportions boasts excellent golden colour and good patina. Its three plank and purely solid elm const...
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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Farm Tables

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Elm

19th Century French Elm Farm Table
19th Century French Elm Farm Table
H 31.11 in W 118.12 in D 34.26 in
18th Century French Country Cupboard
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century step-back cupboard, French Provincial Louis XV period in oak, with brass mounts and pulls, and carved wood spindles. Nice original patina.
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

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Oak

18th Century French Country Cupboard
18th Century French Country Cupboard
H 76.5 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Welsh Dresser, English Oak, Traditional
Located in Toronto, CA
A traditional English oak Welsh dresser crafted in Oak and made in England. This display cabinets is in two pieces and the base can be used minus the hutch top. The finish is a lovel...
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20th Century English Tudor Cupboards

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Oak

English Arts and Crafts Style Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale Arts & Crafts period fire surround salvaged from a large country house near Petersfield, Hampshire. The frieze panel with seven hand carved panels, with column supports...
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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Mohair, Velvet, Oak

19thC Large English Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 19thC large English housekeepers cupboard (Two central doors replaced)   Measures: W219 x D61 x H240 cm.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Dressers

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Pine

19thC Large English Housekeepers Cupboard
19thC Large English Housekeepers Cupboard
H 94.49 in W 86.23 in D 24.02 in
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940 Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase with replaced keys/locks Measures: W219 x D50 x H215 cm Base W216 x D50 x H81 cm Top W219 x D43 x H134 cm.  
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Vintage 1940s English Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
H 84.65 in W 86.23 in D 19.69 in
Long Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long undulating 'Méandre' wrought iron and glass console by Design Frères. Elegant and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Console Tables

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Steel

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Mid-Century Danish Cabinet Storage Cabinet Teak Sideboard Hutch Buffet
Located in Asheville, NC
) between the step back hutch and the bottom drawers are sculpturally carved. The cabinetmaker’s pencil
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Teak

Continental Step-Back Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great buffet in two parts separated by turned columns. Has glass paneled doors above drawers and two doors below standing on bun feet. Locks are intact and functional.
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Antique 19th Century Czech Buffets

Materials

Wood

Continental Step-Back Hutch
Continental Step-Back Hutch
H 76 in W 49 in D 21.25 in
Glass top step back hutch
Located in Sheffield, MA
We are so pleased to offer you this wonderful glass top step back Canadian hutch. Its wonderful
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards

Glass top step back hutch
Glass top step back hutch
H 79.5 in W 51.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Statton Trutype Cherry 2-Piece Step Back Hutch Cupboard Cabinet Buffet
By Statton Trutype
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Statton Trutype cherry 2-piece step back hutch cupboard cabinet buffet. Item features solid
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Cherry

British Colonial, Teak Step Back Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved sunburst details adorn this charming cupboard with two arched and glazed doors in upper cabinet, two doors and two drawers in lower half. Great hardware, nice patina.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Painted Country Buffet, Step Back Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful buffet was made in Latvia around 1880. Please note the intricate carvings on the finials. The painted design is traditional of this region and has been skillfully rest...
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Buffets

Materials

Pine, Birch

Art Nouveau Hutch or Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back hutch with adjustable shelves.
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Antique 19th Century Lithuanian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Hutch or Buffet
Art Nouveau Hutch or Buffet
H 81.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Buffet, Hutch ca. 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back hutch in pine with lots of character. We have added an adjustable shelf in the upper
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Buffet, Hutch ca. 1880
Buffet, Hutch ca. 1880
H 82 in W 53.5 in D 23.5 in
Victorian Hutch with Glass Upper
Located in Mckinney, TX
Traditional step-back hutch having handsome, straightforward features. Found in England, circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian Hutch with Glass Upper
Victorian Hutch with Glass Upper
H 82.25 in W 55.88 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Display Cabinets with Glass Doors & Drop-down
By Sejling Skabe
Located in Detroit, MI
step-back hutch with two upper doors with distinctive rounded glass windows opening on three interior
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Custom Painted Step Back 2 Piece Hutch
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted hutch with classical styling, glazed top and buffet,sideboard, dresser base, deux corps
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Vintage 1950s American Vitrines

Custom Painted Step Back 2 Piece Hutch
Custom Painted Step Back 2 Piece Hutch
H 74.25 in W 61.5 in D 20 in
Midcentury Danish Wood Storage Cabinets with Glass Doors & File Drawer
Located in Detroit, MI
cabinets have fully finished interiors and backside and each cabinet is three pieces - upper step-back
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Bookcase in Rosewood by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Detroit, MI
upper step-back hutch has four shelves - the two uppermost shelves are adjustable and removable. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Antique Pine Step Back Farmhouse China Hutch Bookcase Console Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive pine country farmhouse china hutch or cupboard featuring serpentine form with
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Early 20th Century Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Country Step Back Server / Hutch or Cupboard, Possibly Canadian
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful form country step back cupboard or server, possibly Canadian in origin, with shaped
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Country Sideboards

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Antique 19th C. Oak Step Back Pewter China Hutch Farmhouse Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
cabinets and an upper unit comprising step-back open shelves held together with wooden boarded back
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Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Wood

Harvey Probber Sideboard or Hutch
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This Mid-Century Modern tall cabinet features step back top lit cabinet with glass shelves and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Harvey Probber Sideboard or Hutch
Harvey Probber Sideboard or Hutch
H 63 in W 42 in D 18 in
19thc Unusual Original Painted Three Piece Hutch/sink Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC VERY UNUSUAL THREE PIECE STEP BACK CUPBOARD WITH A COMBINED SINK CABINET FROM
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Antique English Pine Country Farmhouse Cupboard China Hutch Welsh Style Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English step back cupboard or china hutch featuring upper shelves with plate grooves and
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Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Primitive Antique Pine Pewter Cupboard Stepback Hutch China Display Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
an upper unit comprising step-back open shelves held together with wooden boarded back. Measures
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Antique Late 18th Century Primitive Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Empire Style Biblioteque Secretaire Display Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
base unit. Slight step back, 2 separate units. Perfect as a library bookcase, hutch or buffet
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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Mckinney, TX
Found in Wales, circa 1850, this antique Welsh step-back cupboard is crafted from solid English
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Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
H 83 in W 57 in D 20 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak & Glass China Cabinet by Kai Winding
By Kai Winding, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional step-back teak wood china cabinet or "cabinet a deux corps" was designed by Kai
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Russian Step Back Hutch or Buffet, circa 1870
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back hutch from Western Russia with adjustable shelf above, two doors with additional shelf
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Antique 19th Century Russian Buffets

Materials

Birch

Rustic Pine Step Back Hutch Cupboard
Located in Southampton, NY
Rustic Pine step back Hutch cupboard A lovely pine piece with charming incised floral design
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Late 20th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Rustic Pine Step Back Hutch Cupboard
Rustic Pine Step Back Hutch Cupboard
H 86 in W 57.88 in D 19 in
Original Condition Primitive Antique American Step Back Hutch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A time-softened American pine step back Hutch with a desirable Chestnut and fine soft hand. With
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Vintage Tom Seely Pine Wood Step Back Hutch Cupboard China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tom Seely pine wood step back hutch cupboard china cabinet. Listing features solid wood
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine

Monumental Pine Step Back Hutch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and Architectural Pine Hutch consisting of an original Antique base unit and a top
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20th Century Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Monumental Pine Step Back Hutch
Monumental Pine Step Back Hutch
H 92 in W 102.5 in D 26.5 in
Large 19th Century Wood Tall Blind Doors Cupboard Cabinet Step Back Hutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 19th century wood tall blind doors cupboard cabinet step back hutch. Item features desirable
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Painted Buffet, Step Back Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful buffet was made in Latvia, circa 1880. Please note the intricately carved violin scroll finials. The painted design is traditional of this region and has been skillful...
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Antique 1880s Latvian Baltic Buffets

Materials

Pine, Birch

Swedish Baroque Hutch / Buffet, circa 1706
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step-back hutch in oak built in 1706 and restoration by A Johansson completed on March 4, 1905.
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Antique Early 1700s European Baroque Buffets

Materials

Oak

Baltic Buffet or Hutch Painted Gustavian Gray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk Art painted step back hutch with adjustable shelves, two drawers and two doors. Could be used
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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Vintage Kitchen Cabinet Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, boasts a rich patina and rustic charm. Its exquisite design includes an upper step-back hutch with two
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Early 20th Century North American Country Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Kitchen Cabinet Hutch
Vintage Kitchen Cabinet Hutch
H 68 in W 38 in D 19 in
Antique Pine Wood Step Back Childs Size Small Colonial Hutch Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique pine wood step back Childs size small Colonial Hutch cupboard cabinet. Item features a
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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Davis Cabinet Lighted Display Cabinet China Hutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Topeka, KS
. Comprised of four solid mahogany carved doors topped by a glass door lighted and stepped back display
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Step-Back Hutch Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Hutch. We have modified this cabinet so that it has an adjustable or removable shelf (we
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Antique 19th Century Russian Cupboards

Materials

Birch, Pine

Antique Step-Back Hutch Cupboard
Antique Step-Back Hutch Cupboard
H 82 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Painted Step Back Glass Door Hutch
Located in Hudson, NY
original barn red paint. Paint has nice craquellure showing through to under color of pale green. A step
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Glass

Painted Step Back Glass Door Hutch
Painted Step Back Glass Door Hutch
H 88 in W 39.5 in D 19 in
Country Green Hutch
Located in Aurora, OR
This early country style hutch has beautiful color and great character. A single unit step back
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Early 20th Century Country Cupboards

Country Green Hutch
Country Green Hutch
H 74 in W 44.25 in D 19.5 in
Antique French China Hutch HP ROSE GARLANDS & BASKETS
Located in Palm Springs, CA
kind”…. The cupboard is a step back, with a demilune base; a single full width drawer separating the
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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Hutch
Located in Aurora, OR
A magnificent example of the Black Forest style, this beautiful two-piece step back hutch is
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Black Forest Hutch
Black Forest Hutch
H 95 in W 55 in D 23.5 in
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Step Back Hutch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic step back hutch available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every step back hutch was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect step back hutch — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right step back hutch, those designed in Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made step back hutch over the years, but those crafted by Statton Trutype are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Step Back Hutch?

A step back hutch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,275, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $8,800.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Step Back Hutch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A step back cupboard is called a step back cupboard because the top half of the cupboard is set back from the bottom half, making it look like it stepped back. Browse 1stDibs to discover an array of stately step back cupboards from top sellers.

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