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Step Back Wood Cupboards

Step Back Cupboard
Step Back Cupboard

Step Back Cupboard

$5,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 73 in W 37.5 in D 16 in

Step Back Cupboard

Located in Miami, FL

Painted pine step back cupboard, 19th century. Three open shelves above a cabinet with two doors

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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Step back cupboard
Step back cupboard

Step back cupboard

$5,500

H 77 in W 38 in D 23.5 in

Step back cupboard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Painted Pine step back cupboard

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

American 19th Century Step-back Cupboard
American 19th Century Step-back Cupboard

American 19th Century Step-back Cupboard

$1,850

H 73 in W 42 in D 19.5 in

American 19th Century Step-back Cupboard

Located in Doylestown, PA

A charming step-back pantry cupboard, circa 1870 in old green paint, two doors over 2 doors

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19thc Early Pine Step Back Cupboard
19thc Early Pine Step Back Cupboard

19thc Early Pine Step Back Cupboard

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 62 in W 37 in D 17 in

19thc Early Pine Step Back Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19thc amazing pine step back cupboard with fantastic shelving & plate rails. This fine

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19Thc Mini Step Back Child's Cupboard-2 Pcs.
19Thc Mini Step Back Child's Cupboard-2 Pcs.

19Thc Mini Step Back Child's Cupboard-2 Pcs.

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 23 in W 13 in D 8 in

19Thc Mini Step Back Child's Cupboard-2 Pcs.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing two pcs. child's step back cupboard with original hardware & ironstone or porcelain knobs

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Children's Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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1900 Vintage French Country Teal Painted Step-Back Cupboard
1900 Vintage French Country Teal Painted Step-Back Cupboard

1900 Vintage French Country Teal Painted Step-Back Cupboard

Located in Elloree, SC

Circa 1900. Remnants of beautiful teal blue paint remain throughout this one part form featuring a molded panel case, an upper cabinet with two beveled edge drawers over two dish she...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Early 19th C. Amish Cherry-Wood Step-Back Cupboard
Antique Early 19th C. Amish Cherry-Wood Step-Back Cupboard

Antique Early 19th C. Amish Cherry-Wood Step-Back Cupboard

Located in New Orleans, LA

A wonderful two part step back cupboard, the upper case with molded cornice surmounting two paneled

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Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Cherry

Peter Hunt Hand-Painted Step-Back Cupboard, Cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944
Peter Hunt Hand-Painted Step-Back Cupboard, Cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944

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

English Country Style Two-Part Step Back Pine Cupboard with Glass Doors
English Country Style Two-Part Step Back Pine Cupboard with Glass Doors

English Country Style Two-Part Step Back Pine Cupboard with Glass Doors

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This 19th century English two-part pine step back cupboard or buffet features an upper part with

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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

American Folk Art Carved and Paint-Decorated Step-Back and Mirror-Door Cupboard
American Folk Art Carved and Paint-Decorated Step-Back and Mirror-Door Cupboard

American Folk Art Carved and Paint-Decorated Step-Back and Mirror-Door Cupboard

Located in Nantucket, MA

The top section has three glazed doors opening to a shelved interior, with scrolling and pierced surround. The lower case has two doors and pierced panel and skirt on bracket feet, ...

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Fruit Wood Step Back Two Part Cubboard
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Fruit Wood Step Back Two Part Cubboard

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Fruit Wood Step Back Two Part Cubboard

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This honey colored Austrian fruit wood step back cupboard features an upper section with two doors

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Primitive Blue Painted Soft-Wood Step Back Cupboard 20th Century
Primitive Blue Painted Soft-Wood Step Back Cupboard 20th Century

Primitive Blue Painted Soft-Wood Step Back Cupboard 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A primitive style step back cupboard offers soft wood construction with distressed blue paint

Category

20th Century American Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Paint, Wood

1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard
1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard

1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard

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H 28 in W 17.25 in D 10.5 in

1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1900 Salesman sample of a step back cupboard.

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Antique Early 1900s Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique French Country Provincial Pine Wood Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet
Antique French Country Provincial Pine Wood Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet

Antique French Country Provincial Pine Wood Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Provincial Pine Wood Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet. Item features a

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Step Back Cupboard, circa 1890
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Step Back Cupboard, circa 1890

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Step Back Cupboard, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique oversized French Renaissance carved walnut step back cupboard with upper having pyramidal

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors
1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors

1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors

Located in Marbella, ES

Rustic 1970s Spanish step back cupboard with two glass panel cabinet door and two doors and drawers

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Late 20th Century Spanish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rare Early 19th Century Two Part Step Back Walnut Pie Safe Cupboard
Rare Early 19th Century Two Part Step Back Walnut Pie Safe Cupboard

Rare Early 19th Century Two Part Step Back Walnut Pie Safe Cupboard

Located in Milford, NH

A rare, married step back walnut pie safe cupboard with glazed doors, probably from Virginia, early

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Antique Early 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Irish Step Back Painted Cupboard
Irish Step Back Painted Cupboard

Irish Step Back Painted Cupboard

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H 68.75 in W 47 in D 14.5 in

Irish Step Back Painted Cupboard

Located in Essex, MA

Two-piece Irish step back painted cupboard with original blue or green paint and hardware.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tom Seely Pine Wood Step Back Hutch Cupboard China Cabinet
Vintage Tom Seely Pine Wood Step Back Hutch Cupboard China Cabinet

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

Large 19th Century Wood Tall Blind Doors Cupboard Cabinet Step Back Hutch
Large 19th Century Wood Tall Blind Doors Cupboard Cabinet Step Back Hutch

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

French Painted Step Back Hinged Cabinet Cupboard on Orig. Bracket Feet, C. 1820
French Painted Step Back Hinged Cabinet Cupboard on Orig. Bracket Feet, C. 1820

French Painted Step Back Hinged Cabinet Cupboard on Orig. Bracket Feet, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

French painted step back cupboard with a carved molded edge cornice, three upper removable shelves

Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Encore Step Back Cupboard by Heywood Wakefield, Wheat, 20th C
Mid-Century Modern Encore Step Back Cupboard by Heywood Wakefield, Wheat, 20th C

Mid-Century Modern Encore Step Back Cupboard by Heywood Wakefield, Wheat, 20th C

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

Mid-Century Modern, China cabinet or step back cupboard by Heywood Wakefield in Encore features

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early American Step-Back Cupboard
Early American Step-Back Cupboard

Early American Step-Back Cupboard

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H 85.25 in W 52.25 in D 22 in

Early American Step-Back Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American salmon painted step back cupboard. Oversize cabinet with ample storage. Cupboard is

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Antique 19th Century North American American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Primitive Open Step-back Cupboard
Primitive Open Step-back Cupboard

Primitive Open Step-back Cupboard

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H 73.25 in W 31.5 in D 13.75 in

Primitive Open Step-back Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic early American step-back cupboard with open shelving. Hand made and painted in the United

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Step Back Cupboard
19th Century Painted Step Back Cupboard

19th Century Painted Step Back Cupboard

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H 69.75 in W 35 in L 69.75 in

19th Century Painted Step Back Cupboard

Located in Wilson, NC

19th century painted step back cupboard, with double glass doors above 9 inch deep platform, single

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Step-Back Cupboard in Two Parts
Step-Back Cupboard in Two Parts

Step-Back Cupboard in Two Parts

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H 92 in W 64 in D 19 in

Step-Back Cupboard in Two Parts

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large Swedish cupboard, circa 1820, in two sections. The upper section has three raised panel doors

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Early American Four Door Step Back Cupboard
Early American Four Door Step Back Cupboard

Early American Four Door Step Back Cupboard

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H 86 in W 58.5 in D 21.5 in

Early American Four Door Step Back Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mint green painted early American four door step back cupboard with four doors and scalloped

Category

Early 20th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Early American Painted Step Back Cupboard
19th Century Early American Painted Step Back Cupboard

19th Century Early American Painted Step Back Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An attractive Early American four door cupboard with original paint. This cupboard is a wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century English Paint Decorated Step-Back Cupboard
Mid-19th Century English Paint Decorated Step-Back Cupboard

Mid-19th Century English Paint Decorated Step-Back Cupboard

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A very charming mid-19th century English paint decorated step-back cupboard from the estate of a

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Steel step back cabinet
Steel step back cabinet

Steel step back cabinet

Located in Spokane, WA

Mid-west metal kitchen queen or Hoosier cabinet with butcher block serving area. Rusty patina throughout gives a warm beauty to this lovely piece. Would make a great side bar.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Period Gustavian Step-back Cabinet
Period Gustavian Step-back Cabinet

Period Gustavian Step-back Cabinet

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H 81.5 in W 46.25 in D 16 in

Period Gustavian Step-back Cabinet

Located in Sheffield, MA

Period Gustavian cabinet, Sweden circa 1820, with step-back form and glass cabinet doors. The upper

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Heart Pine Step Back Cupboard
19th Century Heart Pine Step Back Cupboard

19th Century Heart Pine Step Back Cupboard

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H 71.75 in W 45.88 in D 23.25 in

19th Century Heart Pine Step Back Cupboard

Located in Wilson, NC

19th century heart pine step back cupboard, cove cornice above double doors, each with two raised

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Antique Early 19th Century Romanian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Pine Step Back Cupboard
English Pine Step Back Cupboard

English Pine Step Back Cupboard

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H 80.88 in W 65.63 in D 16.63 in

English Pine Step Back Cupboard

Located in High Point, NC

Simple pine step back cupboard in two parts upper part with three shelves over two drawer two door

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Antique Late 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Early American White Step Back Cupboard
Early American White Step Back Cupboard

Early American White Step Back Cupboard

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H 75 in W 50 in D 21.5 in

Early American White Step Back Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American paneled white step back cupboard with four doors. The cupboard boasts original paint

Category

Early 20th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Painted Russian Painted Step Back Cupboard
Painted Russian Painted Step Back Cupboard

Painted Russian Painted Step Back Cupboard

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H 53 in W 31 in D 16.5 in

Painted Russian Painted Step Back Cupboard

Located in Wilson, NC

Painted Russian painted step back cupboard, with raised panels in the top section, exposed double

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Painted Step Back Cupboard
19th Century Painted Step Back Cupboard

19th Century Painted Step Back Cupboard

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H 87.75 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Painted Step Back Cupboard

Located in Wilson, NC

19th century painted step back cupboard, with arched top above double glass doors, upper interior

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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$5,900

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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$3,606

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Located in Cirencester, GB

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$5,200

H 90.25 in W 77.25 in D 13.5 in

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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$7,582

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$3,450

H 80 in W 47.5 in D 15.5 in

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Step Back Wood Cupboards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of step back wood cupboards for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct step back wood cupboards — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Step back wood cupboards have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Step back wood cupboards bearing Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Ferdinando Meccani, Ken Petersen and Henning Kjærnulf each produced beautiful step back wood cupboards that are worth considering.

How Much are Step Back Wood Cupboards?

Prices for step back wood cupboards start at $850 and top out at $115,000 with the average selling for $5,900.

Finding the Right Cupboards for You

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.

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