Corner Cupboards
18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Corner Cupboards
Lacquer
Early 1800s English Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Corner Cupboards
Other
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Glass, Hardwood
1920s Swedish Chippendale Vintage Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
18th Century English George II Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak
1830s Dutch Louis Philippe Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Metal
1750s French Louis XV Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Corner Cupboards
Iron
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
20th Century English Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century Rustic Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
19th Century George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Corner Cupboards
Brass
18th Century European George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Lacquer
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Corner Cupboards
Bronze
1870s British Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Cupboards
Mirror, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Corner Cupboards
Cut Steel
19th Century French Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
19th Century American Colonial Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Cherry, Oak
Mid-20th Century Corner Cupboards
Birch, Teak
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century American Classical Corner Cupboards
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Unknown American Classical Antique Corner Cupboards
Cherry
Late 20th Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Corner Cupboards
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Paint
1780s English Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Country Corner Cupboards
Fir
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Oak
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Corner Cupboards
Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
Late 19th Century Antique Corner Cupboards
Walnut, Textile, Glass, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Satinwood
18th Century English George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
2010s Polish Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1880s English Antique Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Maple
Early 19th Century Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine, Walnut
Vintage, New and Antique Corner Cupboards
Storage space is crucial in any home and proper antique, new and vintage corner cupboards can make all the difference.
Corner cupboards are different from standard cupboards in that they are tall, spacious cupboards with curved or diagonal fronts and triangular backs that are designed specifically to fit into a room’s corner, or they’re not freestanding and have been built directly into the room. This kind of case piece — one of the offerings in what was deemed “corner furniture” — rose to popularity during the 18th century in England and America, occupying a prominent position in dining rooms before they were later moved into kitchens. Overhanging tops and urn-shaped finials adorned Chippendale-style corner cupboards in the mid- to late 1700s, while Victorian corner cupboards were made in woods such as walnut and mahogany and featured decoratively hand-carved cabinet doors.
There is a case piece for every storage conundrum, and in dining rooms it was helpful to have items for meals on hand in a tall corner cupboard. Smaller corner cupboards were built to hang from ceilings while larger versions stretched from floor to ceiling to make the most of the area.
Behind cabinet doors with curved glass, the top section of a corner cupboard might house several shelves on which a family’s silver or dishware would be displayed, while the bottom half’s doors concealed whatever home goods were stored below. While corner cupboards are roomy and robust — and an antique freestanding piece is going to be heavy to move — it was the ideal way to keep serveware on hand while taking advantage of little-used corner space. Not unlike a stylish credenza or buffet, a corner cupboard isn’t merely a storage solution.
Crafted in a range of woods and embellished with brass or bronze accents, corner cupboards were striking furnishings of a certain era and will surely command attention in your home.
On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage corner cupboards in a number of styles, including mid-century modern corner cupboards, Georgian versions and more.