Corner Cupboards
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Metal
2010s Adirondack Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Corner Cupboards
Glass, Palisander
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Glass, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Birch, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Pine
2010s American Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Other
2010s American Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Other
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
2010s French Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Federal Corner Cupboards
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Brass
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Corner Cupboards
Stained Glass, Oak
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
1960s Dutch Gothic Revival Vintage Corner Cupboards
Oak
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Polish Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Corner Cupboards
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Corner Cupboards
Carrara Marble
2010s Dutch Modern Corner Cupboards
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Corner Cupboards
Carrara Marble
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Maple
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Corner Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Corner Cupboards
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Corner Cupboards
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Corner Cupboards
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Corner Cupboards
Stainless Steel
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Corner Cupboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Corner Cupboards
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
2010s Portuguese Industrial Corner Cupboards
Iron
1930s American Chinoiserie Vintage Corner Cupboards
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
1960s Canadian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Corner Cupboards
Maple
1930s Italian Vintage Corner Cupboards
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Cherry
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.