Corner Cupboards
Mid-20th Century North American Federal Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century English Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 18th Century European George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1930s African Islamic Vintage Corner Cupboards
Bone, Fruitwood
1780s French Louis XV Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Biedermeier Corner Cupboards
Maple
20th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1920s Swedish Chippendale Vintage Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Ceramic, Stained Glass, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Glass, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak
20th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards
Hardwood
1920s English Aesthetic Movement Vintage Corner Cupboards
Bamboo
20th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Bamboo
20th Century American Corner Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Renaissance Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards
Birch
Late 18th Century European Other Antique Corner Cupboards
Fir
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Brass
Late 18th Century Balkan Baroque Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Country Corner Cupboards
Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Oak, Birch
20th Century British Corner Cupboards
Glass, Yew
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1990s American Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
1780s English George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Corner Cupboards
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century Federal Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Fruitwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Corner Cupboards
Glass, Palisander
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
Late 18th Century Rustic Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Birch, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Glass, Hardwood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
20th Century English Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Corner Cupboards
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Corner Cupboards
Birch, Teak
20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Pine
Early 20th Century American Classical Corner Cupboards
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Spanish Corner Cupboards
Metal
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.